Cala Health
Series C in 2024
Cala Health is a bioelectronic medicine company that develops wearable neuromodulation therapies for chronic diseases. Its primary product, Cala Trio therapy, is a non-invasive prescription treatment for essential tremor.
Vedanta Biosciences
Series E in 2023
Vedanta Biosciences is a clinical-stage microbiome company focused on developing therapies for immune-mediated and infectious diseases using live bacteria derived from the human microbiome. The company designs orally delivered defined bacterial consortia, leveraging libraries of microbiome-derived strains, proprietary datasets from human interventional studies, and tools for selecting potent strains. Its platform encompasses consortium design and CGMP manufacturing of bacterially defined products, enabling physicians to access live bacteria drugs for autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Vedanta Biosciences aims to create a new category of oral therapies arising from defined bacterial communities grown from clonal cell banks.
TAE Technologies
Series G in 2022
Founded in 1998, TAE Technologies is dedicated to developing clean fusion energy through advanced particle accelerator and plasma physics. Its mission is to create a sustainable energy source with no harmful byproducts.
GrubMarket
Series E in 2021
GrubMarket, Inc. is an online marketplace that connects sellers with customers by offering a wide range of food and related products at wholesale prices. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, GrubMarket specializes in organic, vegan, gluten-free items, fresh produce, snacks, beverages, pantry staples, home goods, health and beauty products, and items for pets and children. The company sources food from local farms, fisheries, commercial kitchens, and restaurants, emphasizing quality and sustainability. In addition to its marketplace, GrubMarket provides a Software-as-a-Service platform designed for food delivery services and also features a gaming application called GrubMarket FarmBox. As a significant player in the B2B eCommerce sector of the American food supply chain, GrubMarket leverages artificial intelligence to enhance its services and operations.
Founded in 2017, Mekonos specializes in the development of gene and cell therapies. The company designs integrated system-on-a-chip technology to create predictive models for discovery and development, and operates a proprietary cell-engineering platform based on scalable silicon technology.
NovaSignal
Series C in 2021
NovaSignal Corporation is a medical device company that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of innovative diagnostic and monitoring systems for brain health management. Founded in 2013 and based in Los Angeles, California, with an additional location in Bengaluru, India, the company offers products such as the Lucid robotic system and the Lucid M1 system. These devices employ non-invasive ultrasound technology, robotics, and artificial intelligence to facilitate real-time assessment of cerebral blood flow. NovaSignal's systems are designed to aid in the early detection of conditions such as stroke, trauma, and dementia, providing clinicians with vital information to accurately evaluate brain health. Formerly known as Neural Analytics, Inc., the company rebranded in July 2020 to reflect its focus on advancing neurovascular diagnostics.
Outer, Inc. is a direct-to-consumer company based in Santa Monica, California, specializing in the manufacture of outdoor furniture. Founded in 2017 and originally known as Jia Outdoor, Inc., the company rebranded in 2018 to better reflect its mission of enhancing outdoor living. Outer designs its products with input from experienced furniture designer Terry Lin and produces them in a family-owned factory led by CEO Jiake Liu. The company focuses on creating durable, eco-conscious furniture from sustainable materials, ensuring that its offerings can withstand harsh outdoor conditions. Since its inception, Outer has experienced significant growth, increasing its revenue elevenfold by 2020 and expanding its workforce substantially in a short period.
Arcadia, Inc. is a technology company based in Washington, D.C., founded in 2014, that focuses on providing access to clean energy solutions. Through its platform, Arc, the company connects subscribers to renewable energy sources such as wind farms and community solar projects. By enabling users to manage their accounts, track energy usage, and participate in clean energy initiatives, Arcadia aims to democratize access to renewable energy and combat the fossil fuel monopoly. The platform aggregates energy data from over 125 utilities, representing more than 80% of U.S. electric utility accounts, thus facilitating a significant shift toward sustainable energy practices. Additionally, Arcadia's community solar program addresses energy injustice while promoting economic growth, contributing over five Terawatt-hours of energy demand from residential and commercial users.
Mintable is a blockchain-based NFT marketplace that enables users to create, buy, and sell non-fungible tokens. The platform supports a range of digital items and provides a unified dashboard to manage NFTs, enabling creators to efficiently interact with their digital assets and presence in the crypto ecosystem. Mintable emphasizes ease of use by offering zero gas fees, helping users participate in NFT markets with streamlined tools and processes.
Apollo Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2021
Apollo Therapeutics is a collaborative venture between leading UK universities and global pharmaceutical companies. It provides committed funding and drug discovery expertise to accelerate novel therapeutics sourced from top British academic research towards clinical trials.
SomaLogic
Series A in 2020
Founded in 1999, SomaLogic specializes in the discovery, development, and commercialization of life science research tools and clinical diagnostic products centered around its proprietary SOMAmer/SOMAscan technology. This platform enables protein measurement at scale, facilitating biomarker discovery for various diseases, drug development, and clinical diagnostics.
GrubMarket
Series D in 2020
GrubMarket, Inc. is an online marketplace that connects sellers with customers by offering a wide range of food and related products at wholesale prices. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, GrubMarket specializes in organic, vegan, gluten-free items, fresh produce, snacks, beverages, pantry staples, home goods, health and beauty products, and items for pets and children. The company sources food from local farms, fisheries, commercial kitchens, and restaurants, emphasizing quality and sustainability. In addition to its marketplace, GrubMarket provides a Software-as-a-Service platform designed for food delivery services and also features a gaming application called GrubMarket FarmBox. As a significant player in the B2B eCommerce sector of the American food supply chain, GrubMarket leverages artificial intelligence to enhance its services and operations.
Exo is a medical device startup specializing in handheld ultrasound technology. It combines advanced materials, sensors, signal processing, and computation with semiconductor manufacturing economies to deliver affordable, high-quality imaging. This empowers healthcare professionals to make critical real-time decisions, enhancing patient outcomes.
Outer, Inc. is a direct-to-consumer company based in Santa Monica, California, specializing in the manufacture of outdoor furniture. Founded in 2017 and originally known as Jia Outdoor, Inc., the company rebranded in 2018 to better reflect its mission of enhancing outdoor living. Outer designs its products with input from experienced furniture designer Terry Lin and produces them in a family-owned factory led by CEO Jiake Liu. The company focuses on creating durable, eco-conscious furniture from sustainable materials, ensuring that its offerings can withstand harsh outdoor conditions. Since its inception, Outer has experienced significant growth, increasing its revenue elevenfold by 2020 and expanding its workforce substantially in a short period.
Mobile Doorman
Series A in 2019
Mobile Doorman is a company that specializes in developing custom-branded mobile applications for apartment communities. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company aims to enhance communication between residents and property managers through its innovative app. The application is designed to address the limitations of traditional web portals, allowing residents to interact with building management directly from their smartphones. It offers features such as streamlined communication, package notifications, maintenance request management, and a virtual bulletin board, all integrated with major property management software. By providing a user-friendly platform, Mobile Doorman enables property owners to efficiently monitor and manage their properties, enhancing the overall living experience for residents.
Cloud9 is a professional multi-game esports organization based in Los Angeles, California, founded in May 2013. It operates competitive gaming teams across a range of titles, providing training and development pathways for players to compete at elite levels and cultivate a strong competitive edge.
Mobile Doorman
Series A in 2018
Mobile Doorman is a company that specializes in developing custom-branded mobile applications for apartment communities. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company aims to enhance communication between residents and property managers through its innovative app. The application is designed to address the limitations of traditional web portals, allowing residents to interact with building management directly from their smartphones. It offers features such as streamlined communication, package notifications, maintenance request management, and a virtual bulletin board, all integrated with major property management software. By providing a user-friendly platform, Mobile Doorman enables property owners to efficiently monitor and manage their properties, enhancing the overall living experience for residents.
The Crown League
Series A in 2018
The Crown League is professionalizing fantasy sports by creating the first investment gaming platform – owned by the public and managed by experts.
Coupang is South Korea's largest e-commerce platform, offering a wide range of products including electronics, fashion, food, and furniture. It operates primarily in South Korea and Taiwan, with an extensive logistics network ensuring timely delivery.
Vetted PetCare
Seed Round in 2017
Vetted PetCare, Inc. is an online platform based in Venice, California, that facilitates connections between pet owners and veterinarians for in-home pet care services in Los Angeles. Founded in 2015, the company offers a range of services including veterinary exams, treatments, vaccinations, blood work, post-hospital care, and video follow-ups. This comprehensive approach enables pet owners to receive essential care for their pets conveniently at home.
NovaSignal
Venture Round in 2017
NovaSignal Corporation is a medical device company that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of innovative diagnostic and monitoring systems for brain health management. Founded in 2013 and based in Los Angeles, California, with an additional location in Bengaluru, India, the company offers products such as the Lucid robotic system and the Lucid M1 system. These devices employ non-invasive ultrasound technology, robotics, and artificial intelligence to facilitate real-time assessment of cerebral blood flow. NovaSignal's systems are designed to aid in the early detection of conditions such as stroke, trauma, and dementia, providing clinicians with vital information to accurately evaluate brain health. Formerly known as Neural Analytics, Inc., the company rebranded in July 2020 to reflect its focus on advancing neurovascular diagnostics.
Canvs AI offers an insights platform that transforms open-ended text from various sources such as surveys, customer reviews, and social media into actionable business intelligence. It uses patented natural-language algorithms to accelerate time-to-insights and deepen consumer understanding for brands, research agencies, and media companies.
The Bouqs Company
Series C in 2017
The Bouqs Company is an online flower delivery service founded in 2012 by John Tabis and Juan Pablo Montúfar, aimed at transforming the floral industry. Headquartered in Marina Del Rey, California, the company sources flowers directly from eco-friendly and sustainable farms worldwide. By connecting these farms with a curated network of artisan florists, The Bouqs Company eliminates traditional supply chain intermediaries, such as warehouses and distributors, thereby reducing costs and enhancing the quality of its offerings. The platform provides a variety of bouquets and floral arrangements for weddings, events, and business services, striving to deliver fresh, responsibly-sourced flowers directly to consumers' doorsteps across the United States.
Bridg
Convertible Note in 2016
Bridg is a customer data platform designed to help marketers gain deeper insights into their customers by utilizing SKU-level data. The platform aggregates customer identities derived from point-of-sale transactions and enriches these profiles with additional information from a comprehensive database. This enables businesses to engage in targeted, personalized marketing strategies that drive direct revenue generation across both digital and traditional advertising channels. By providing marketers with detailed customer insights, Bridg enhances their ability to reach and connect with consumers effectively.
Vertical Mass
Series A in 2016
Vertical Mass, Inc. is an online data management platform based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2013. The company specializes in serving celebrities and businesses in the music, entertainment, and sports industries by enabling them to collect, manage, and store data on their fans across various digital channels, including social media, websites, mobile applications, ecommerce, and content streaming services. By leveraging this proprietary audience data, clients can gain insights into fan affinities, allowing for more effective advertising and content distribution. Vertical Mass empowers its users to enhance engagement with their audience, optimize marketing strategies, and ultimately drive revenue through data monetization options such as aggregation, sales, or licensing. The platform is tailored to meet the unique needs of a diverse clientele, from emerging influencers to established industry leaders.
Nucleus develops a wireless home intercom system designed to enhance family communication. Inspired by traditional intercoms, the system integrates features such as video calling and smart home management, providing a comprehensive communication tool for modern households. By connecting to the home’s WiFi, Nucleus enables instant, hands-free communication among family members, whether they are in different rooms or located far away. The devices can be easily installed in various rooms, ensuring seamless interaction and connectivity within the home.
Petnet, Inc. is a company that specializes in intelligent pet care devices, focusing on innovative solutions to enhance pet well-being. Its flagship product, the SmartFeeder, is an advanced feeding system that allows users to remotely manage their pets' feeding schedules, portion sizes, and food dispensing through smartphones, tablets, or laptops. The device provides notifications regarding feeding times, meal confirmations, food inventory, and battery life, ensuring that pets receive appropriate nutrition. In addition to the SmartFeeder, Petnet offers a pet analytics platform designed to help caregivers monitor and understand their pets' eating habits. Founded in December 2012 and based in Los Angeles, California, Petnet operates as a subsidiary of Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. as of June 2015.
Vow To Be Chic
Series A in 2016
Vow To Be Chic is an online platform specializing in the rental of designer bridesmaid dresses and Little White Dresses, providing an accessible solution for the bridesmaid experience. By offering services such as at-home try-on, shipping, dry cleaning, and insurance, the company alleviates the financial burden typically associated with being a bridesmaid, which averages around $1,700 when considering dress purchases and related expenses. This service also addresses the logistical challenges of coordinating dress selection and fittings for bridesmaids located across the country. Vow To Be Chic aims to enhance convenience and affordability in the wedding planning process, allowing bridesmaids to wear stylish dresses without the pressure of significant costs or time commitments.
Rent The Runway
Series D in 2014
Rent the Runway, Inc. is an e-commerce platform that allows women to rent designer apparel and accessories, offering a transformative approach to fashion consumption. Founded in 2008 and based in New York, the company provides a range of options including party dresses, gowns, jumpsuits, outerwear, and accessories such as jewelry and handbags. Rent the Runway operates both an online platform and physical stores in locations like New York City, San Francisco, Santa Monica, and Washington, D.C. Through its subscription model, users can access an extensive collection of clothing for various occasions, while also having the option to rent items a-la-carte or purchase them outright. The company emphasizes sustainability and empowerment, catering to modern women's needs in a rapidly evolving fashion landscape.
Petnet, Inc. is a company that specializes in intelligent pet care devices, focusing on innovative solutions to enhance pet well-being. Its flagship product, the SmartFeeder, is an advanced feeding system that allows users to remotely manage their pets' feeding schedules, portion sizes, and food dispensing through smartphones, tablets, or laptops. The device provides notifications regarding feeding times, meal confirmations, food inventory, and battery life, ensuring that pets receive appropriate nutrition. In addition to the SmartFeeder, Petnet offers a pet analytics platform designed to help caregivers monitor and understand their pets' eating habits. Founded in December 2012 and based in Los Angeles, California, Petnet operates as a subsidiary of Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. as of June 2015.