8VC

8VC is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The firm focuses on early-stage investments across various sectors, including healthcare, energy, consumer goods, logistics, biology, IT infrastructure, and government and defense. 8VC aims to catalyze industry transformation by promoting innovative platforms that can replace outdated technology infrastructures, thereby fostering greater innovation and global prosperity. Additionally, the firm manages co-investment funds that target software, telecommunications, media, technology, and 3D printing sectors. With a commitment to enabling significant advancements in these industries, 8VC positions itself as a key player in the venture capital landscape.

Sebastian Caliri

Partner

Brett Cummings

Partner and CFO

Wesley Friedman

Principal

Bhaskar Ghosh

Partner and CTO

Francisco Gimenez Ph.D

Partner

Vivek Gopalan

Investor

Jin-Young Kim

Partner

Seth Lieblich

Principal

Jake Medwell

Co-Founder & Partner

Alex Moore

Partner

Jack Moshkovich

Investor

David Moskowitz

Principal

Drew Oetting

Co-Founder & Partner

Allison Pavlick

Principal

Rachel Petersen

Account Director

Kimmy Scotti

Partner

Seetharam Venkatesh

Investor

Past deals in Early Venture Stage

Myeloid Therapeutics

Series A in 2023
Myeloid Therapeutics is an immunology company focused on combining immunologic insights with cutting-edge technologies to harness myeloid cells to eradicate cancer and other diseases. The Company's ATAKTM platform technology can be broadly applied, and it is initially advancing a cell therapy program for T cell lymphoma and a primed monocyte approach to treat glioblastoma. The ATAK platform is scalable to multiple treatment modalities and other disease areas in collaboration with partners.

Invisible AI

Series A in 2022
Invisible AI Inc. is a technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven cameras designed for logistics and manufacturing environments. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, the company provides a no-code, edge-based computer vision platform that enhances manual assembly processes by tracking body movement and posture. Its low-cost, low-bandwidth cameras can be deployed at workstations to facilitate real-time monitoring of assembly operations. Additionally, Invisible AI offers a web dashboard that ensures data security and provides clients with valuable insights by integrating, tracking, and analyzing operational data. This comprehensive approach helps organizations optimize their workflows and improve efficiency within their facilities.

KeyCare

Series A in 2022
KeyCare is a virtual care platform powered by Epic that was created to assist forward-thinking health systems in increasing patient access and quality by enhancing the alternatives available for virtual care.

Cartography Biosciences

Series A in 2022
Cartography is shaping a world in which cancer immunotherapies are designed around and directed toward the safest and most effective targets.

Fruitful

Series A in 2022
Fruitful is a financial wellness platform that helps people take more control over their money. Fruitful members receive personalized financial advice from a qualified specialist, hands-on investment management, and access to ultra-high-yield savings.

Felux

Series A in 2022
B2B Marketplace for Steel & Aluminum

Seaplane IO

Series A in 2022
Seaplane IO Inc. is a company that specializes in serverless cloud software systems tailored for modern enterprises. Founded in 2020 and based in Mountain View, California, Seaplane IO enables customers to deploy their functions across various environments, including both on-premises and cloud server deployments. The company's innovative solutions aim to streamline operations and enhance flexibility for businesses looking to leverage cloud technologies.

Fieldguide

Series A in 2022
Fieldguide, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based automation and collaboration software tailored for audit and advisory firms. Founded in 2020 and based in Sacramento, California, the company offers a comprehensive platform designed to digitize the entire project lifecycle. Its features include secure data requests, work plan management, reporting automation, and resource planning, which streamline workflow and improve collaboration between teams and clients. Additionally, the platform utilizes artificial intelligence to standardize templates and facilitate efficient report creation. By automating repetitive tasks, Fieldguide enhances productivity, enabling firms to improve their operational efficiency and client satisfaction.

OpenComp

Series A in 2022
OpenComp is a compensation solution combining software, trusted market data, and expert consultation in one easy-to-use tool. The company's tool helps to see how changes in the organization will affect a company's cash and equity burn, enabling companies to accurately benchmark by gender and ethnicity within workforce.

Standard Metrics

Series A in 2022
Quaestor Technologies, Inc. develops automated financial tools. It offers Quaestor, an automated data platform that enables financial transparency between startups and investors, empowering founders to make better decisions in scaling their companies. The company’s Quaestor fosters a collaborative relationship between founders and investors by automatically collecting, standardizing, and synthesizing startup data enabling both parties to make metrics-driven decisions. The company was incorporated in 2020 and is based in San Francisco, California.

hC Bioscience

Series A in 2022
hC Bioscience is an innovator and pioneer of protein editing using context agnostic engineered tRNA. Their First in Class approach for protein editing advances beyond genome editing to direct modification of the proteome.

Cellino

Series A in 2022
Cellino Biotech, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing intracellular delivery lasers and nanotechnology for gene editing applications. By leveraging advanced tools from optics, biology, and computation, Cellino transforms the process of stem cell differentiation into a digital format, allowing for the engineering of functionally mature cells. This innovative approach significantly accelerates the development time of engineered cells, reducing it from years to weeks.

Rocketlane

Series A in 2022
Rocketlane is building a unified workspace that enables customers to collaborate on onboarding projects. Rocketlane is building a unified workspace that enables customers to collaborate on onboarding projects.

Software.com

Series A in 2021
Software.com is an online retailer of software solutions based in Manhattan Beach, California. As a subsidiary of Internet Real Estate Group, LLC, the company focuses on enhancing software development by collecting and analyzing data across the development stack. This approach aims to assist developers and teams in learning from their experiences, thereby increasing productivity and improving coding practices.

Petra

Series A in 2021
Petra is a Robotics company that focuses solely on underground utilities. Petra enables undergrounding critical utilities by boring utility tunnels through previously impenetrable geologies.

Surglogs

Series A in 2021
Surglogs INC. is a software development company focused on enhancing the administrative efficiency of ambulatory surgery centers and healthcare facilities. Founded in 2015 and based in San Diego, California, Surglogs provides a comprehensive digital platform that replaces traditional pen-and-paper methods with a HIPAA-compliant application. The software organizes compliance-related documents for accreditation, facilitates device authorization, and automates daily checks and notifications. Additionally, it offers customizable solutions and electronic report export services, streamlining the management of logbooks, medications, supplies, staff training, and drills. By serving healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and administrators, Surglogs aims to simplify regulatory compliance and improve operational workflows within healthcare organizations.

Quince

Series A in 2021
Quince is a new e-commerce company that focuses on leveraging an M2C supply chain to deliver premium essentials at the lowest market price. It acts as a thin storefront to bring manufacturers and artisans closer to their customers through shared partnership in brand or marketing. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Spartan Radar

Series A in 2021
Spartan Radar is a next-gen automotive radar system solutions provider—with extensive aerospace and defense radar chops—we understand how radar fits into your sensor stack better than anyone.

Better Health

Series A in 2021
Better Health Supplies is a medical supplier offering an e-commerce experience and service. Better Health provides individuals with chronic conditions with medical supplies from home.

Mindbloom

Series A in 2021
Mindbloom is a Seattle-based interactive media company that focuses on personal development through innovative and engaging methods. Founded in 2008 by Chris Hewett and Brent Poole, Mindbloom combines behavioral science with personalized media and social gaming techniques to make personal growth accessible and enjoyable. The company has expanded its offerings to include a healthcare platform that provides guided at-home ketamine therapy for anxiety and depression. This platform connects clients with licensed clinicians who assess their health history to determine the suitability of ketamine therapy, facilitating lasting improvements in mental well-being. Mindbloom has garnered a user base of over 30,000 individuals and has partnered with various enterprises, including Aetna and Sacramento State University, as well as academic research institutions like UC Santa Barbara and Stanford.

Esper

Series A in 2021
Esper Technologies, Inc. is a software development company based in Redwood City, California, founded in 2013. The company specializes in creating solutions for executive assistants, enabling them to tag calendar events with relevant objectives and milestones while automatically generating data from calendar metadata. One of its key products is the Esper Executive application, which streamlines communication for executives by allowing them to assign tasks and access essential context before meetings with minimal effort. In addition to its focus on enhancing productivity for executives and their assistants, Esper partners with government agencies to foster innovation in public policy. The company's policy collaboration platform aids government officials in transforming policy data into actionable insights, promoting transparency and informed decision-making in public administration.

Airbyte

Series A in 2021
Airbyte is an open-source data integration platform that syncs data from applications, APIs, and databases to warehouses. Airbyte is an open-source data integration engine that helps users consolidate their data in their warehouses.

Appia Bio

Series A in 2021
Appia Bio is an early-stage biotechnology company located in Los Angeles, California, dedicated to the discovery and development of engineered allogeneic cell therapies for various medical conditions. The company utilizes its ACUA technology platform to harness the biology of lymphocyte development, employing chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T-cell receptor (TCR) gene engineering. This approach enables the generation of CAR-engineered invariant natural killer T (CAR-iNKT) cell subtypes from hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs). By maturing and scaling healthy stem cells into invariant T-cell therapies, Appia Bio aims to provide safe and targeted cancer treatments, offering physicians access to allogeneic off-the-shelf cell therapies that can increase patient access to innovative treatments.

Seed Health

Series A in 2021
Seed Health, Inc. is a microbial sciences company pioneering applications of bacteria to impact human and environmental health. In collaboration with leading academic partners, our foundry model accelerates breakthrough science to develop live biotherapeutics and consumer innovations. Our Scientific Advisory Board is comprised of leading scientists with expertise in microbiology, immunology, genetics, metabolomics, gastroenterology, pediatrics, environmental sciences, and women’s health. Learn more—seedhealth.com Our consumer portfolio, Seed®, develops next-generation probiotics for specific developmental stages and various ecosystems of the body—seed.com

Polly

Series A in 2021
PollyEx, Inc. operates a loan trading platform specifically designed for mortgage capital markets. The platform connects buyers and sellers of mortgage loans, facilitating efficient loan sale transactions for mortgage lenders. By leveraging cloud-based technology and API integration, PollyEx enhances liquidity and automates various functions within the capital markets. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company aims to improve loan sale execution and streamline the trading process in the mortgage industry.

Polly

Series A in 2021
Polly is a fun way to create anonymous polls for your friends on Snapchat and Instagram stories. Create a poll, attach it to your story, and discover what your friends think.

Baton

Series A in 2021
Baton Trucking, Inc. provides a drop zone network to split long haul routes into sections that enable segment-specific vehicles. It also offers a real estate infrastructure that enables highway-only autonomous trucks to interchange loads with human drivers for the final mile of delivery. Baton Trucking, Inc. was incorporated in 2019 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Elemy

Series A in 2021
Sprout Therapy is a health and wellness company that specializes in the fields of information technology, medical, and treatments. Sprout is a tech-enabled platform for autism care that matches children with therapists who create customized treatment plans that can be administered both in-home and online. It was founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Edgybees

Series A in 2021
Edgybees Ltd. develops and operates an online platform that delivers augmented reality experience that moves, even at the highest speeds, from drones to cars, trains, and wearable devices. Its Industrial solutions include; search and rescue / homeland security, real estate, architecture and urban planning, construction and urban development, field view: agriculture and land management, industrial facilities, and automotive. The company’s gaming solution include; Droneprix AR, Drone FX, and Sky Skreemers. It caters to fire departments, police departments, and homeland security sectors. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Palo Alto, California.

BigHat Biosciences

Series A in 2021
BigHat Biosciences, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Carlos, California, that specializes in the development of an automated platform for producing and characterizing antibodies. Founded in 2019, BigHat utilizes an AI-guided protein therapeutic platform that combines a wet lab with machine learning techniques. This integration allows drug developers to engineer antibodies and biotherapeutics with enhanced functions and improved biophysical properties. The company's innovative design capabilities aim to create safer and more effective treatments for patients facing complex diseases.

Raydiant

Series A in 2021
Raydiant, Inc. designs, develops, and offers experience platform that connects employees and customers with brands. The company's solution includes kiosk, virtual agent, and multimedia device for connecting and controlling the screens. It offers its solutions to industries such as banking, casinos, government, healthcare, schools, offices, real estate, restaurants, retailers, and universities. Raydiant, Inc. was formerly known as Mira. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Myeloid Therapeutics

Series A in 2021
Myeloid Therapeutics is an immunology company focused on combining immunologic insights with cutting-edge technologies to harness myeloid cells to eradicate cancer and other diseases. The Company's ATAKTM platform technology can be broadly applied, and it is initially advancing a cell therapy program for T cell lymphoma and a primed monocyte approach to treat glioblastoma. The ATAK platform is scalable to multiple treatment modalities and other disease areas in collaboration with partners.

Kojo

Series A in 2020
Agora Systems, Inc. designs and develops materials management platform for modern construction companies. The company also offers modern materials management solution built for the electrical trade. Agora Systems, Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Cellares

Series A in 2020
Cellares Corporation develops cell therapy for the treatment of cancer. The company develops solution to overcome limitation of manufacturing to make cell therapies for patients. Cellares Corporation was founded in 2019 and is based in South San Francisco, California.

Twingate

Series A in 2020
Twingate is a solution for securing remote access to an organization’s private applications, data, and environments, whether they are on-premise or in the cloud. Built to make life easier for DevOps, IT, and infrastructure teams, as well as end users, it replaces outdated and insecure business VPNs which were not built to handle a world in which "work from anywhere" and cloud-based assets are now the norm. Twingate’s modern zero trust-based approach to securing remote access focuses on improving security, while not compromising on usability and maintainability.

Dren Bio

Series A in 2020
Dren Bio is a biotechnology company with a portfolio of attractive projects focused on powerful protein engineering technologies for the depletion of cells, protein aggregates, and other disease-causing agents. It is a holding company business model aimed at creating value with multiple projects as stand-alone assets.

Sonoma BioTherapeutics

Series A in 2020
Sonoma Biotherapeutics is a company invloved the development of adoptive Treg therapies cell for autoimmune and degenerative diseases. Using next generation genome editing and target-specific cell therapy, Sonoma is focused on developing its best-in-class platform across the entire spectrum of Treg cell therapeutic capabilities. Founded by pioneers in Treg biology and cell therapy, the company brings together leading expertise and proprietary methodologies for the discovery and development of disease modifying and curative therapies.

Sonoma Pharmaceuticals

Series A in 2020
Sonoma Pharmaceuticals develops and produces stabilized hypochlorous acid (HOCl) products for various healthcare applications, including wound care, animal health, eye care, oral care, and dermatological conditions. The company offers a range of products such as Epicyn, an antimicrobial facial cleanser; Levicyn, a prescription treatment for dermatoses; and Celacyn gel, which promotes healing of scars from surgical procedures and trauma. Additional offerings include SebuDerm for seborrhea management, Ceramax as a skin barrier cream, and Acuicyn for eye-related inflammation and cleanliness. Sonoma's Microcyn product line targets expedited healing of wounds and includes solutions for both human and animal care, addressing conditions such as hot spots and skin irritations. With over 100 commercialized products in 33 countries, Sonoma Pharmaceuticals aims to meet unmet medical needs while enhancing patient care and reducing healthcare costs. The company, originally known as Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc., was rebranded in December 2016 and is headquartered in Woodstock, Georgia.

Hexagon Bio

Series A in 2020
Hexagon Bio, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Menlo Park, California, that specializes in mining genomic data from fungal genomes to develop targeted small molecule therapeutics for diseases with unmet medical needs. Founded in 2016, the company leverages a proprietary platform that integrates data science, synthetic biology, and automation to discover and engineer novel drugs. By focusing on evolutionarily refined molecules and their corresponding protein targets, Hexagon Bio aims to identify and develop new medicines from the global metagenome, ultimately striving to enhance patient outcomes through innovative therapeutic solutions.

Habi

Series A in 2020
Habi operates a proprietary pricing algorithm and platform to simplify the homeownership lifecycle throughout Latin America. The company provides middle-class customers buy and sell their homes more quickly and efficiently, without the uncertainty of traditional real estate transactions. Habi was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia.
High Definition Vehicle Insurance offers next-generation truck insurance- real solutions for motor carriers in a rapidly changing world. High Definition Vehicle Insurance is an experienced team of insurance, technology, and trucking industry experts who deeply understand the challenges of today’s fleets. At its core, the HDVI team are composed of innovators who are passionate about developing game-changing solutions that support fleets in running safe, compliant, and profitable operations.

Mantra Bio

Series A in 2020
Mantra Bio, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing targeted therapeutics through its proprietary platform for engineering Targeted Exosome Vehicles (TEVs). Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, the company utilizes its REVEAL platform, which combines computational methods, wet biology, and automation. This innovative approach takes advantage of the inherent diversity of exosomes, allowing for the targeted design of therapeutics aimed at various tissue and cellular targets. Additionally, Mantra Bio has established a scalable biomanufacturing process to ensure that its next-generation therapeutics can be produced reproducibly and with high purity.

Calypso AI

Series A in 2020
Calypso AI Corp. develops software products to solve artificial intelligence risks for national security and highly-regulated industries. It offers Vespr software platform, an integrated model accreditation and model risk management system that enables users to monitor artificial systems for ongoing performance, compliance, and security thresholds. Its solution is also used by teams to validate, monitor, and secure their artificial intelligence. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in San Mateo, California with additional offices in New York, Virginia, and Ireland.

Beacon

Series A in 2020
Beacon Technologies Ltd., trading as Beacon, operates a platform that offers freight forwarding and supply chain financing services. It offers global ocean, air, and truck freight forwarding; real-time data of cargo deliveries; and marketplace view of international shipping costs. The company also offers credit facility to pay for international and local suppliers, deferred freight, VAT, and duty costs. Beacon Technologies Ltd. was formerly known as Global Technology Holdings Ltd and changed its name to Beacon Technologies Ltd. in May 2020. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Hearth

Series A in 2020
Shogun Enterprises Inc., doing business as Hearth Brokerage, operates as a financial services company which distributes credit and insurance. It provides brokerage and financial services related to home renovation insurance and consumer lending. The company offers personal loans, home equity loans, credit cards, and home improvement advice and financing. Its online marketplace enables users to compare rates on personal loans for financing roofs, bathrooms, kitchen remodeling, pool, basement, and HVAC improvement. The company also provides consumer lending and mortgage brokerage services. Shogun Enterprises Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Octant Bio

Series A in 2020
Octant, Inc. engages in engineering biology to design multi-targeted small molecule drug leads for complex diseases. Its polypharmacology discovery engine generates multi-receptor pathway data and predictive insights to inform rational drug design. The company also engineers biology using living cells as high-throughput signal networks to map, measure, and model chemical structures against G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). The company was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Unlearn

Series A in 2020
Unlearn is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in using artificial intelligence to enhance clinical research. It develops innovative software tools aimed at improving clinical trial design, including the creation of Digital Twins to generate Intelligent Control Arms. By utilizing historical datasets and disease-specific machine-learning models, Unlearn produces virtual placebo patients derived from actual patient baseline data, which helps to increase trial power, accelerate timelines, and provide patient-level insights. This approach reduces or eliminates the need for concurrent control arms in clinical studies, streamlining the research process. Unlearn has garnered significant attention, securing $20 million in funding and collaborating with leading pharmaceutical companies. Its work has been recognized in prestigious publications, including a peer-reviewed article in Nature, and it has been acknowledged as a key player in digital health innovation. The company continues to engage with regulators and industry leaders to drive advancements in clinical research through the application of AI technologies.

Motherly

Series A in 2020
Motherly is a lifestyle brand redefining motherhood on behalf of a new generation of mothers, empowering modern mamas with expert information, an inspiring community, and thoughtfully curated products to guide her through the journey of motherhood. The company is based in the United States and it is founded in 2015 by Jill Koziol and Elizabeth Tenety.

MycoWorks

Series A in 2020
MycoWorks LLC specializes in the research, design, and manufacturing of sustainable leather alternatives derived from natural mycelium. Established in 2013 and based in San Francisco, the company produces a proprietary material called Reishi, which is water-resistant and customizable in texture and features. Reishi is designed to mimic the performance and feel of traditional leather while being animal-free and environmentally friendly. MycoWorks employs a unique platform known as Fine Mycelium to create this innovative biomaterial, which boasts qualities such as strength, durability, and biodegradability. The company aims to provide natural alternatives to conventional materials like plastic foams, textiles, and leather, catering to industries such as aerospace, automotive, apparel, and architectural interiors. Through its carbon-negative production process, MycoWorks offers a rapidly grown solution that aligns with sustainable design principles.

Sonoma BioTherapeutics

Series A in 2020
Sonoma Biotherapeutics is a company invloved the development of adoptive Treg therapies cell for autoimmune and degenerative diseases. Using next generation genome editing and target-specific cell therapy, Sonoma is focused on developing its best-in-class platform across the entire spectrum of Treg cell therapeutic capabilities. Founded by pioneers in Treg biology and cell therapy, the company brings together leading expertise and proprietary methodologies for the discovery and development of disease modifying and curative therapies.

Legalpad

Series A in 2020
Legalpad Inc. develops a platform that bridges the gap between law and technology by focusing on repeatable legal tasks and workflows that are ripe for automation. Its platform supports O-1 and EB-1, H-1B, and B-1 visas. Legalpad Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

Nines

Series A in 2019
Nines is the first-of-its-kind teleradiology practice. Our radiologists and engineers are on a mission to build world-class tools in-house to enable the best radiologists to deliver the best patient care.

Epirus

Venture Round in 2019
Epirus, Inc. specializes in the design and development of advanced artificial intelligence-based defense systems aimed at countering drones and asymmetric technologies. Founded in 2018 and located in Hawthorne, California, the company produces high-powered microwave products, including its flagship technology, ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSE, which serves as a drone countermeasure. This innovative solution employs multiple simultaneous beams to neutralize unmanned aircraft systems, while also utilizing software-defined electromagnetic pulse technology to enhance its effectiveness. By integrating computer vision and machine learning, Epirus aims to optimize the detection and tracking of various threats, providing defense organizations with the capability to stun drones or disrupt swarms effectively. The company's products address critical national security challenges in both defense and commercial sectors.

Jacobi

Series A in 2019
Jacobi, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a customizable platform for the modeling and visualization of multi-asset investment portfolios. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Jacobi provides tools that streamline investment processes, allowing users to design, analyze, and engage with portfolios effectively. The platform aggregates portfolios and cash flows, enabling in-depth analysis of decision-making impacts, risk, and returns. Additionally, Jacobi offers customizable dashboards that simplify complex financial data into intuitive visualizations, enhancing communication between investment managers and their clients. The company also provides software development kits to further support portfolio design and management. Jacobi has expanded its presence with offices in Brisbane, Australia, and London, United Kingdom.

Vector

Series A in 2019
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Tetrate

Series A in 2019
Tetrate.io, Inc., founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in application management for hybrid and multi-cloud environments. The company provides an enterprise-ready service mesh platform that simplifies the management of modern application infrastructure for DevOps, security, and network administrators. By facilitating the development and management of microservices, Tetrate enables businesses to modernize their applications and adopt public cloud solutions more efficiently. Through its services, Tetrate partners with enterprises to navigate the complexities of application modernization, ensuring that organizations can seamlessly operate workloads across various environments.

Outrider

Series A in 2019
Outrider, Inc. specializes in developing a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution aimed at automating freight and transportation operations within logistics hubs such as distribution centers, warehouses, and rail yards. Founded in 2017 and based in Golden, Colorado, the company has created a comprehensive system that includes web-based management software, autonomous driving controls for electric yard trucks, and site infrastructure. This innovative technology enables the automation of various yard operations, including the movement of trailers and the engagement and disengagement of trailer systems. By focusing exclusively on automating yard operations, Outrider enhances safety and efficiency while minimizing manual, hazardous tasks. The company's commitment to sustainability is reflected in its deployment of zero-emission systems, contributing to the transition towards more environmentally friendly freight transportation. Outrider is backed by notable investors, further solidifying its position as a leader in the autonomous logistics sector.

Vontive

Series A in 2019
Vontive operates a digital platform that connects real estate investors with lenders, facilitating access to a range of financing options for single-family, multifamily, and commercial projects. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, the company aims to streamline the loan application process, making it easier for real estate entrepreneurs to evaluate their options and secure funding. By offering a comprehensive suite of mortgage products tailored for construction and real estate investments, Vontive enables users to make informed decisions and enhances the overall efficiency of closing transactions.

Socotra

Series A in 2019
Socotra, Inc. is a technology company that offers a modern cloud-based platform tailored for the insurance industry. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, Socotra's software facilitates various essential functions, including policy administration, underwriting, claims management, billing, and reporting. Designed for both property and casualty and life insurance sectors, the platform leverages advanced technologies to deliver a transparent, reliable, flexible, and secure solution. This enables insurers to efficiently develop and distribute products that meet the evolving needs of their customers.

Engie

Series A in 2019
Engie Motors Ltd. develops an application that connects to vehicle’s computer and communicates with smartphones via Bluetooth. The company’s application helps in diagnosing car malfunctions, collecting repair quotes, and tracking daily parameters. It allows customers to order online from their third party suppliers. The company is based in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Mojo Vision

Series A in 2018
Mojo Vision is a developer of augmented reality products and platforms intended to invent the future of computing. The company has developed a smart contact lens with a built-in display that gives timely information without interrupting the focus and delivers immediate, powerful, and relevant information without the intrusions of today's mobile devices, enabling users to connect with others at a glance, anytime, anywhere handsfree. Mojo Vision was founded in 2015 and headquartered in Saratoga, California.

Ushur

Series A in 2018
Ushur, Inc. develops a service engagement platform to automate backend processes and external conversations with customers. The company’s solutions include ServiceNow, an online platform for transforming incident management and ticketing with automated messaging; Salesforce, an artificial intelligence-based platform for integrations between customer communications and salesforce; Jira Service Desk for workflow; and slack that automates tasks and communications. Its automation platform provides customer support, claims processing, billing, agent assistance, and sales enablement services. It serves insurance, finance, telecommunication, and customer service industries. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Santa Clara, California with an additional office in Bengaluru, India.

People Data Labs

Series A in 2018
People Data Labs builds the standard end to end technology platform for enterprise technical teams who are building people data. Leverage our APIs and technology as your people data backend, or access over 1 Billion clean person records as you build internal analysis, predictive modeling, segment data, build recommendations and more.

Deliverr

Series A in 2018
Deliverr, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in order fulfillment services for e-commerce retailers. Founded in 2017, it offers a technology-driven platform that facilitates affordable and efficient fulfillment solutions for multi-marketplace sellers. Deliverr's services include storage, shipping, and order management, allowing online businesses to meet shipping standards and avoid penalties for late shipments. The company leverages machine learning and predictive intelligence to provide various shipping options and enhance the overall fulfillment process. By enabling sellers of all sizes to deliver fast and cost-effective services, Deliverr aims to improve customer satisfaction and support the growth of e-commerce businesses.

IDx

Series A in 2018
Digital Diagnostics is an AI diagnostics company that transforms the quality, accessibility, and affordability of healthcare. Founded in 2010 by a team of world-renowned clinician-scientists, the company is focused on developing clinically-aligned autonomous algorithms that detect disease in medical images. By enabling diagnostic assessment in primary care settings, it aims to increase patient access to high-quality, affordable disease detection. The company’s first product, IDx-DR, is an FDA-cleared AI-based diagnostic system designed for use at the front lines of care to detect diabetic retinopathy. It is developing additional AI-based diagnostic algorithms for the detection of macular degeneration, glaucoma, Alzheimer’s disease, cardiovascular disease, and stroke risk. Digital Diagnostics was formerly known as IDx.

Socotra

Series A in 2018
Socotra, Inc. is a technology company that offers a modern cloud-based platform tailored for the insurance industry. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, Socotra's software facilitates various essential functions, including policy administration, underwriting, claims management, billing, and reporting. Designed for both property and casualty and life insurance sectors, the platform leverages advanced technologies to deliver a transparent, reliable, flexible, and secure solution. This enables insurers to efficiently develop and distribute products that meet the evolving needs of their customers.

Mammoth Biosciences

Series A in 2018
Mammoth Biosciences, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing advanced CRISPR solutions, including its proprietary DETECTR technology, which allows for the detection of specific nucleic acids in samples, aiding in diagnostics for various conditions such as bacterial infections, cancer, and viral infections. The company focuses on democratizing disease detection through accessible point-of-care tests that can simultaneously identify multiple health issues. Additionally, Mammoth offers CRISPR-Cas systems for genome editing, targeting therapeutic applications in immuno-oncology, autoimmune diseases, and liver diseases. Its innovative solutions are utilized across diverse sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, environmental monitoring, and biodefense. Co-founded by CRISPR pioneer Jennifer Doudna, Mammoth Biosciences is supported by notable institutional and individual investors, reflecting its commitment to harnessing CRISPR technology for significant advancements in life sciences.

Platform Science

Series A in 2018
Platform Science, Inc. specializes in developing and integrating hardware and software solutions, along with Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure, tailored for the transportation industry. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in La Jolla, California, the company offers a connected vehicle platform that includes essential telematics functionalities such as applications for compliance, safety, and productivity. This platform supports dynamic hardware configurations and partner integrations, facilitating innovations within the ecosystem. Additionally, Platform Science provides fleet management applications designed to enhance compliance, improve the driver experience, and optimize productivity. The company operates as a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America LLC, positioning itself at the forefront of the evolving landscape of connected trucks and the digital supply chain.

Penrose Studios

Series A in 2018
Penrose Studios, Inc. is a company that specializes in creating and producing virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) experiences for the entertainment industry. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, Penrose collaborates with leading storytellers and technologists to innovate and shape the narrative techniques of real-time cinema in immersive environments. The company's focus is on developing compelling stories that engage audiences through cutting-edge VR and AR technology.

FreightWaves

Series A in 2018
FreightWaves is a data and content forum that provides market participants with near-time analytics on the state of the freight market. The company offers current digital intelligence and context to the freight community on a central platform. The company's​ SaaS product, SONAR, is a freight market analytics tool and dashboard, aggregating billions of data points from hundreds of sources to provide the fastest data in the transportation and logistics sector. The platform is mode agnostic and has time-series and geo-based data from all modes of freight, including truck, rail, ocean, air, and warehouse. FreightWaves was founded to provide transparency and risk-management products to the freight markets. As a provider of aggregated data-sets across the North American freight markets, FreightWaves' SaaS platform helps companies take action based on the signals in the market.

Anduril Industries

Series A in 2018
Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance. Anduril commits top technical talent to solving the most complex national security challenges. We’re building the next generation of technology that will aid and protect those who serve on the front lines defending the nation and its interests. Our mission is to develop cutting edge technology that enables America and its allies to maintain global leadership now and into the future.

Bestow

Series A in 2018
Bestow Inc. is a digital insurance company based in Dallas, Texas, specializing in life insurance services. Founded in 2016, Bestow leverages data-driven technology and algorithmic underwriting to assess risks and streamline the insurance process. The company's fully digital platform allows individuals and families to access and purchase affordable life insurance policies quickly, often within minutes, using their mobile devices. In addition to serving consumers directly, Bestow offers APIs that enable partner companies to seamlessly integrate life insurance coverage into their own offerings, thereby expanding market access and enhancing distribution channels.

Opencare

Series A in 2018
Opencare Inc. operates a healthcare discovery platform that enables patients to connect with the healthcare providers in North America. Its platform allows patients to find health care providers and clinics in the areas of dentist, chiropractor, massage therapist, physiotherapist, optometrist, and more; and make appointments online. Opencare Inc. was formerly known as HealthKiwi Inc. and changed its name to Opencare Inc. in March 2018. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Toronto, Canada.

Alloy.ai

Series A in 2018
Alloy is a purpose-built platform enabling consumer goods companies to evaluate, predict, and respond to true demand with agility and efficiency. With Alloy, brands can analyze sales and inventory at both macro and micro levels, down to the individual store and SKU, to accelerate sales insights, drive future growth, and optimize the supply chain. A breadth of customers have benefited from the end-to-end insight into their business, ranging from Fortune 100 enterprises to fast-growing startups like eero, Walker & Company, and Soludos.

MindBridge

Series A in 2018
MindBridge Analytics Inc. is a Canadian FinTech company that specializes in financial analytics software for audit, assurance, and commercial enterprises. Utilizing machine learning and artificial intelligence, the MindBridge platform identifies anomalous transactions and patterns within financial datasets, which aids organizations in detecting unintentional errors and intentional misstatements. The MindBridge AI Auditor provides risk-weighted analysis and deep insights into monetary flows, enabling companies to enhance their internal controls and improve decision-making processes. Through these capabilities, MindBridge helps organizations minimize financial losses and strengthen their overall financial integrity.

Indio Technologies

Series A in 2018
Indio Technologies simplifies the insurance application process for brokers and clients. It makes insurance fast, easy, and E&O free, saving agency time and money. The white-labeled platform comes pre-loaded with a library of 5,000+ digitally enhanced smart insurance forms and applications, a full e-signature solution, and secures document sharing. To date, brokers, big and small, use Indio to service more than 300,000 business clients. The company focuses on leveraging an intelligent software to transform workflows into delightful experiences for customers. It helps win more business and spend less time on redundant operational tasks. Indio Technologies was founded on 2016 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Platform Science

Series A in 2017
Platform Science, Inc. specializes in developing and integrating hardware and software solutions, along with Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure, tailored for the transportation industry. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in La Jolla, California, the company offers a connected vehicle platform that includes essential telematics functionalities such as applications for compliance, safety, and productivity. This platform supports dynamic hardware configurations and partner integrations, facilitating innovations within the ecosystem. Additionally, Platform Science provides fleet management applications designed to enhance compliance, improve the driver experience, and optimize productivity. The company operates as a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America LLC, positioning itself at the forefront of the evolving landscape of connected trucks and the digital supply chain.

Nylas

Series A in 2017
Nylas, Inc. is a technology company that offers a communications platform designed to facilitate seamless integration of email, calendar, and contact data into applications. The platform provides developers with secure access to user data from various providers, including Gmail, Outlook, Microsoft Exchange, and IMAP. Nylas enables the rapid creation of embedded calendar features, bi-directional data synchronization, and event management from emails, allowing developers to integrate complex communications data efficiently. The company's solutions are built with compliance in mind, meeting standards such as SOC 2, GDPR, and HIPAA. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Nylas also maintains additional offices in New York and Denver.

Edgybees

Series A in 2017
Edgybees Ltd. develops and operates an online platform that delivers augmented reality experience that moves, even at the highest speeds, from drones to cars, trains, and wearable devices. Its Industrial solutions include; search and rescue / homeland security, real estate, architecture and urban planning, construction and urban development, field view: agriculture and land management, industrial facilities, and automotive. The company’s gaming solution include; Droneprix AR, Drone FX, and Sky Skreemers. It caters to fire departments, police departments, and homeland security sectors. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Palo Alto, California.

PathAI

Series A in 2017
PathAI, Inc. develops artificial intelligence-based technology solutions for pathology laboratories. It develops a technology that assists pathologists in making rapid and accurate diagnoses for patients. The company also builds solutions to help identify patients that benefit from novel therapies, to make scalable personalized medicine a reality. PathAI, Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts with an additional office in Austin, Texas.

Airside

Series A in 2017
Airside Mobile, Inc. is a technology company based in Arlington, Virginia, that focuses on enhancing the travel experience through innovative digital identity products and mobile applications. Founded in 2009, the company offers a platform that allows users to download mobile boarding passes and check flight status, departure and arrival gates, and weather updates. One of its key applications, Airside Express, helps travelers navigate the airport by providing access to services such as express security queues and on-site dining options. Additionally, the award-winning Mobile Passport app, developed in collaboration with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and other partners, streamlines the customs entry process for visitors arriving in the U.S. at nearly 30 major airports and cruise ports. Airside Mobile prioritizes data privacy and security while working with both private and public entities to create seamless travel experiences.

Maven Clinic

Series A in 2017
Maven Clinic Co. operates an on-demand digital care clinic that assists mothers and families during conception, throughout pregnancy, and postpartum. It offers video appointments and private messaging with its women's and family health practitioner network, as well as a family benefits platform. The company also provides its services for IVF and egg-freezing tracks; pregnancy, postpartum, partner, adoption, surrogacy, and loss tracks; and career coaching and support, and customized manager training for HR. It serves individuals, employers, and healthcare professionals. Maven Clinic Co. was founded in 2014 and is based in New York, New York.

BuildZoom

Series A in 2017
BuildZoom is an online marketplace focused on the construction industry, connecting homeowners with qualified contractors and architects across the United States. The platform simplifies the pre-construction process by helping clients identify and select the right professionals to realize their construction projects, whether for new builds, remodels, or repairs. By providing a comprehensive community of home improvement contractors, BuildZoom enables customers to find suitable contractors for both commercial and residential purposes, ensuring that their visions are effectively translated into completed projects.

Affinity

Series A in 2017
Project Affinity, Inc. develops network and customer relationship management solutions for enterprises. Its solutions feature relationships management, email detection, Omni search, network intelligence, automatic data capture, collaboration and reminders, and chrome extension. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Redwood City, California.

Neighborly

Series A in 2017
Neighborly Corporation, based in San Francisco, operates an online community investment marketplace that connects individual retail investors with the municipal bond market. This platform facilitates funding for essential public projects such as schools, parks, and infrastructure, enabling individuals to invest directly in their communities. Founded in 2012, Neighborly aims to democratize access to public finance and help issuers attract a diverse range of investors while managing ongoing relations. In contrast, Neighborly, Inc., established in Waco, Texas, provides a wide range of residential and commercial restoration and cleaning services through its extensive network of franchises. Originally known as The Dwyer Group, Inc., it has expanded significantly since its founding in 1970. Neighborly, Inc. serves clients across multiple countries, offering services that include plumbing, HVAC maintenance, electrical repairs, and various cleaning and landscaping solutions, all aimed at enhancing the quality of life for homeowners and businesses.

Ascend.io

Series A in 2017
Ascend.io develops a platform that introduces new cognitive models for working with big data pipelines. The company is based in Palo Alto, California.

People Data Labs

Series A in 2017
People Data Labs builds the standard end to end technology platform for enterprise technical teams who are building people data. Leverage our APIs and technology as your people data backend, or access over 1 Billion clean person records as you build internal analysis, predictive modeling, segment data, build recommendations and more.

Hive

Series A in 2016
Hive is a full-stack AI company established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in computer vision and deep learning, providing practical AI solutions and data labeling services. Hive operates through several key products, including Hive Media, Hive Security, Hive Auto, and Hive Retail. Hive Media offers an analytics platform tailored for broadcasters, brands, and advertising agencies, while Hive Security delivers video analytics and visual intelligence software for security applications. Hive Auto focuses on autonomous vehicles, providing data labeling and visual perception solutions. Hive Retail utilizes deep learning to create customized analytics solutions for retail operations, integrating seamlessly with client systems. Additionally, Hive Data serves as a two-sided marketplace for machine learning data labeling, leveraging a network of over two million workers to generate high-quality datasets for various applications, including autonomous driving and robotics.

Super

Series A in 2016
Super Home Inc. is a subscription-based service that offers care and repair solutions for homes, primarily serving members in Washington, DC, and Maryland. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company facilitates access to repair and replacement services for appliance and home system breakdowns through a convenient online platform. Subscribers can easily request assistance via desktop, tablet, or mobile devices, ensuring prompt support when needed. Additionally, Super provides a maintenance schedule to help homeowners understand and manage their home care requirements effectively.

Ladder

Series A in 2016
Ladder Financial Inc. operates an online platform that provides term life insurance services in the United States. Founded in 2015 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company offers instant, fully underwritten life insurance policies with competitive pricing and transparency, featuring no hidden fees. Ladder's model allows customers to adjust or cancel their coverage at any time, addressing the significant life insurance gap affecting underinsured families and communities. By leveraging artificial intelligence and a direct-to-consumer approach, Ladder aims to make life insurance more accessible and fair for its clients.

Progressly

Series A in 2016
Progressly, Inc. is a cloud-based operational performance management platform that focuses on enhancing business processes. Founded in 2013 and based in Redwood City, California, Progressly assists organizations in transitioning from paper-based systems to digital solutions, facilitating a more efficient and intelligent operation. The platform enables companies to unify their workforce, streamline processes, and improve performance by centralizing work for better collaboration. It addresses various business areas, including human resources, marketing, sales, management, finance, and customer success. Progressly's services help organizations reduce operational costs, increase transparency, and enhance information security. As of June 2018, Progressly operates as a subsidiary of Box, Inc., and its solutions are utilized by prominent brands such as Comcast, Shell, and Valero.

Showroom

Series A in 2016
Showroom is a tech company that has leveraged 35 years of manufacturing experience to empower interior designers to leverage their brand by creating their own furniture.

Blink Health

Series A in 2016
Blink Health LLC is a web-based platform that allows patients to search for and purchase medications online, enabling them to pick up prescriptions at local pharmacies across the United States. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company aims to provide access to prescription medications at lower prices, helping to make healthcare more affordable for millions of people. By leveraging its technology, Blink Health offers discounts compared to average retail prices, facilitating a more accessible approach to obtaining necessary medications.

Call9

Series A in 2016
Call9, Inc. offers a mobile technology platform designed to connect patients in skilled nursing facilities with emergency physicians. The company's flagship service, the Call9 tele-EM platform, allows nursing home staff to activate on-site Clinical Care Specialists when a patient experiences an acute medical event, eliminating the need to call 911. Within moments, these specialists are at the patient’s bedside and are linked to board-certified emergency medicine physicians through Call9’s proprietary technology. This innovative approach facilitates expedited treatment and point-of-care testing, enabling over 80% of patients to remain in their nursing home beds during emergencies. By reducing unnecessary hospital transfers, Call9 not only enhances patient care but also contributes to significant cost savings for the healthcare system and taxpayers. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York.

Crunchbase

Series A in 2015
Crunchbase is a comprehensive platform designed to provide business information about both private and public companies. It offers valuable insights into investments, funding details, founding members, leadership positions, mergers and acquisitions, industry news, and trends. Initially created to track startups, Crunchbase has expanded its scope to encompass a wide range of companies globally. The platform gathers its data through various methods, including a venture program, machine learning technology, an in-house data team, and contributions from the Crunchbase community. Users can submit information to the database, which undergoes a registration process, social validation, and moderation to ensure accuracy and reliability.