Cornelis Networks
Series B in 2022
Cornelis Networks designs and markets high-performance networking products and purpose-built fabrics that accelerate scientific, commercial, and government workloads. Its solutions enable efficient scaling of computing, data analytics, and artificial intelligence tasks by aggregating processing power across many devices. The company serves government, academic institutions, and commercial enterprises through more than 500 global installations, helping customers achieve faster results and improved efficiency at scale.
Champ Titles, established in 2018, specializes in digitizing vehicle titling processes. Its secure, patented SaaS technology connects state governments, insurance carriers, financial institutions, vehicle sellers, and consumers. Champ Titles offers solutions tailored to insurance carriers, automotive retailers, and state governments, reducing costs, enhancing security, and facilitating ownership transfers within the vehicle title ecosystem.
Aanika Biosciences
Seed Round in 2022
Aanika Biosciences is a biotechnology company founded in 2018 and based in Brooklyn, New York, that specializes in food security solutions for large agricultural and food enterprises. By integrating information technology and synthetic biology, the company develops innovative approaches to address various supply chain challenges. Aanika Biosciences employs customized microbial-based tags that serve as microscopic barcodes, enabling the tracking, tracing, and authentication of products throughout their supply chain journey. This technology helps businesses maintain the integrity of their supply chains, minimize losses, and gain valuable insights. Additionally, Aanika Biosciences supports companies in making informed consumption choices, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable food ecosystem.
Aanika Re
Seed Round in 2022
Aanika Re is an insurance vehicle owned by Aanika Biosciences.
Playter
Funding Round in 2022
Playter is a B2B platform that specializes in providing flexible payment solutions for businesses through invoice financing services. The company enables organizations to manage their cash flow more effectively by allowing them to spread the cost of invoices over periods of three, six, nine, or twelve months. This approach not only facilitates easier access to credit but also helps businesses attract new customers by offering them convenient payment options. By focusing on enhancing financial flexibility, Playter supports companies in navigating their financial obligations while maintaining operational efficiency.
Kaleidoco
Seed Round in 2022
Kaleidoco is a technology company built for Web3 experiences.
Forge Global is a private securities marketplace that serves the complex and emerging needs of the private market ecosystem by forging new connections through its technology, data, and expertise. Founded in 2014, the firm empowers investors and shareholders by facilitating liquidity in the private markets. Forge is backed by top Silicon Valley investors and large, global institutions including Deutsche Börse, Temasek, Wells Fargo, BNP Paribas, FT Partners, Draper Associates, Peter Thiel, Munich Re Ventures, and LUN Partners Group.
ReAlpha
Seed Round in 2021
ReAlpha is a company that specializes in the real estate sector, focusing on enhancing investment decisions in the single-family residential market. Utilizing machine learning and a comprehensive array of real estate and ancillary data, ReAlpha's platform aims to provide insights that support informed investment strategies. By leveraging advanced technology and data analytics, the company seeks to streamline the investment process, making it easier for individuals to navigate the complexities of real estate investments. Through its innovative approach, ReAlpha is positioned to influence the way investors engage with the real estate market.
Esme Learning
Series A in 2021
Esme Learning Solutions LLC, based in Charlestown, Massachusetts, specializes in online learning solutions for executives and working professionals. It delivers transformational learning experiences through video conference calls and online programs, supporting individual learners, universities, and corporations. The company's AI-based platform offers personalized courses in emerging fields like blockchain and fintech, enabling users to design engaging online teaching programs for time-pressed executives.
Aanika Biosciences
Series A in 2021
Aanika Biosciences is a biotechnology company founded in 2018 and based in Brooklyn, New York, that specializes in food security solutions for large agricultural and food enterprises. By integrating information technology and synthetic biology, the company develops innovative approaches to address various supply chain challenges. Aanika Biosciences employs customized microbial-based tags that serve as microscopic barcodes, enabling the tracking, tracing, and authentication of products throughout their supply chain journey. This technology helps businesses maintain the integrity of their supply chains, minimize losses, and gain valuable insights. Additionally, Aanika Biosciences supports companies in making informed consumption choices, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable food ecosystem.
Astrocast
Venture Round in 2021
Astrocast SA operates a pioneering nanosatellite IoT network designed to provide extensive global coverage without geographical limitations. The company focuses on addressing challenges across various industries, including agriculture, livestock, oil, gas, mining, maritime, environmental monitoring, and connected vehicles. Astrocast's advanced technology allows businesses to track, manage, and communicate with remote assets effectively. Their innovative Astronode S terminal features a low-profile L-band antenna, ultra-low power consumption, and a compact design, making it suitable for diverse applications. By partnering with organizations such as Airbus and the European Space Agency, Astrocast aims to enhance IoT strategies for companies like Marine Instruments and Wildlife Computers, enabling them to operate efficiently in challenging environments.
Cytocom, Inc. a specialty biotech company, founded by patients, specializing in repurposing of drugs that deploys their patented therapies focused on the activation and rebalancing of the body’s immune system. Stimulating the body’s immune system remains one of the most promising approaches in the treatment of Cancers, HIV, Autoimmune Diseases, inflammatory conditions and other chronic infectious diseases.
Klarna
Venture Round in 2021
Klarna Inc. is an e-commerce payment solutions provider that serves both merchants and consumers, specializing in flexible payment options. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with additional offices in New York City, Klarna offers a range of services including direct payments, pay-after-delivery options, and installment plans. The company is recognized for its "buy now, pay later" model, allowing shoppers to finance their retail purchases with interest-free payments. Klarna also enhances the shopping experience through its app, which offers features such as cashback rewards and on-site messaging for retailers. As a regulated bank, Klarna operates under a framework that supports a variety of payment processing and dispute resolution services, aiming to make transactions simple, safe, and smooth for users.
Noveto Systems
Series A in 2021
Noveto Systems Ltd. is an innovative technology company based in Petah Tikva, Israel, established in 2011. The company specializes in developing advanced human-machine vocal interfaces and focused audio solutions. Its flagship product, Virtual Headphones, delivers an immersive audio experience without the need for physical headphones, making it suitable for various applications in home, automotive, office, and lifestyle environments. By providing a new way to experience sound, Noveto Systems aims to transform how users interact with technology and enhance the overall user experience in different settings.
One Earth Rising™
Pre Seed Round in 2021
One Earth Rising is a video game development and entertainment company dedicated to creating immersive gaming experiences that raise awareness of social issues. The company focuses on social impact gaming, incorporating educational elements into its games with narratives centered around causes such as disaster relief, ocean preservation, environmental protection, and mental health. By merging entertainment with meaningful storytelling, One Earth Rising aims to engage players in important social conversations while promoting a positive culture. As a B-Corp, the company is committed to generating profit while adhering to high standards of social and environmental responsibility, positioning itself as a force for good in the gaming industry.
Symmetry Systems
Series A in 2021
Symmetry Systems, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in San Mateo, California, specializing in data security and privacy solutions. Established in 2015, the company offers a platform tailored to address modern data security challenges by providing organizations with comprehensive visibility into their data assets. Symmetry’s platform assists in tracking data access and usage, thereby safeguarding against misuse, insider threats, and cyberattacks. It accommodates both structured and unstructured data across major cloud services, SaaS platforms, and on-premise databases. The platform operates as a read-only service, inheriting existing security and compliance controls, making it suitable for highly regulated environments. Its advanced AI capabilities equip organizations to manage data security risks, ensure compliance, and respond to threats effectively. Symmetry's innovations are trusted by leading financial service providers, manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, and government agencies. The company has roots in the Spark Research Lab at UT Austin and has received recognition as a "Cool Vendor in Data Security" by Gartner.
Isometric Technologies
Seed Round in 2021
Isometric Technologies is a performance management solution for the supply chain industry.
Fictiv Inc. is a digital manufacturing platform that streamlines the design, development, and delivery of custom parts. Established in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, the company provides an online interface that allows users to obtain instant quotes, manage orders, and receive manufacturing feedback from a network of vetted partners globally. Fictiv’s platform specializes in leveraging distributed manufacturing techniques, utilizing both 3D printing and CNC machining to produce high-quality parts efficiently. It caters to a diverse clientele, including engineers, designers, startups, and established companies, with a focus on facilitating rapid product development and market introduction. To date, Fictiv has successfully manufactured over 25 million parts, demonstrating its role as a vital resource in the custom manufacturing sector.
Adomni is a technology company specializing in digital billboard advertising services for brands and agencies. It has developed a self-service online platform that simplifies the advertising process on digital signage, making it accessible and cost-effective. The platform enables advertisers to execute programmatic buying through a demand-side platform, while also offering managed services and a supply-side platform for automated transactions. Adomni's marketplace features transparent pricing and audience targeting capabilities, allowing users to launch campaigns within minutes. The company's innovative approach enables geo-targeting of ad content and synchronizes advertisements across various digital out-of-home screens, including billboards and cartops, enhancing the effectiveness of marketing strategies for advertisers.
Aanika Biosciences
Convertible Note in 2021
Aanika Biosciences is a biotechnology company founded in 2018 and based in Brooklyn, New York, that specializes in food security solutions for large agricultural and food enterprises. By integrating information technology and synthetic biology, the company develops innovative approaches to address various supply chain challenges. Aanika Biosciences employs customized microbial-based tags that serve as microscopic barcodes, enabling the tracking, tracing, and authentication of products throughout their supply chain journey. This technology helps businesses maintain the integrity of their supply chains, minimize losses, and gain valuable insights. Additionally, Aanika Biosciences supports companies in making informed consumption choices, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable food ecosystem.
Esme Learning
Series A in 2021
Esme Learning Solutions LLC, based in Charlestown, Massachusetts, specializes in online learning solutions for executives and working professionals. It delivers transformational learning experiences through video conference calls and online programs, supporting individual learners, universities, and corporations. The company's AI-based platform offers personalized courses in emerging fields like blockchain and fintech, enabling users to design engaging online teaching programs for time-pressed executives.
NWO.ai is an intelligence amplification platform that utilizes machine learning and human metadata to monitor and predict shifts across multiple sectors. By analyzing underlying fears, motivations, and demand drivers, NWO.ai provides clients with valuable insights that highlight the reasons behind emerging narratives. The company's technology is employed by Fortune 500 brands, assisting them in making informed decisions regarding resource allocation. NWO.ai's platform also enables clients to track the evolution of trends throughout their lifecycle, delivering critical information applicable to various industries, including consumer products and global conflicts.
Cornelis Networks
Series A in 2020
Cornelis Networks designs and markets high-performance networking products and purpose-built fabrics that accelerate scientific, commercial, and government workloads. Its solutions enable efficient scaling of computing, data analytics, and artificial intelligence tasks by aggregating processing power across many devices. The company serves government, academic institutions, and commercial enterprises through more than 500 global installations, helping customers achieve faster results and improved efficiency at scale.