Amazon Alexa Fund

The Amazon Alexa Fund, established in 2015 and based in Seattle, Washington, serves as Amazon's corporate venture capital arm. It focuses on investing in early- to growth-stage companies that are innovating in various sectors, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, healthcare, wellness, the Internet of Things, fintech, property technology, gaming, robotics, and voice technology. The fund aims to support advancements that enhance voice-powered interactions and improve customer experiences. In addition to financial investments, the Alexa Fund also operates the Alexa Accelerator, in collaboration with Techstars, which invites selected startups to participate in a 13-week program designed to foster innovation in voice technology.

Hanns Anders

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Paul Bernard

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Zain Gulamali

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131 past transactions

Heyboss

Seed Round in 2024
AI engineer for non-coders, backed by OpenAI. Get your personal AI engineer to build apps, websites and games without you writing any code.

DatologyAI

Series A in 2024
DatologyAI specializes in AI-driven data curation. It develops deep learning tools to automate dataset creation and improve model training efficiency. Its tools identify optimal data for AI models, suggest dataset augmentation strategies, and optimize batching or splitting processes.

BP-FLAC

Venture Round in 2023
BP-FLAC is an AI and a vast computing pool, provides limitless expansion possibilities for web3.

Imbue

Series B in 2023
Imbue is an independent research laboratory focused on developing artificial intelligence systems that empower computers to code intelligently. The company trains foundational models designed to excel in reasoning and understanding, enabling these systems to grasp user goals, communicate effectively, and operate seamlessly in the background. By optimizing its AI models for internal benchmarks, Imbue aims to assist users in creating customized AI agents that enhance productivity and incorporate human values into their functionality. Through its innovative approach, Imbue seeks to transform the interaction between humans and technology, making advanced AI capabilities more accessible.

Scriptic

Seed Round in 2023
Scriptic operates a Generative AI-powered mobile app platform specializing in interactive dramas. Users can engage as the main character in high-quality dramas, with the flagship experience being a crime drama where they investigate and solve murders through the victim's smartphone.

Hyper

Seed Round in 2023
Building the hyperverse. We let people stream, make content, and make friends as an avatar.

Sunrise

Series A in 2023
Sunrise is a medical technology company focused on improving the diagnosis and management of sleep disorders, particularly sleep apnea, which affects nearly one billion people worldwide. The company has developed a 3-gram sensor that allows for rapid and accurate at-home diagnosis of sleep conditions, utilizing trigeminal drive analysis to detect respiratory events. This innovative device is clinically validated for use in both adults and children and provides a cost-effective alternative to traditional in-lab sleep studies. Users receive a single-use sensor delivered to their home, which connects easily to their phone for seamless operation. Following the test, Sunrise facilitates consultations with certified sleep doctors or connections to local sleep centers, addressing a critical need in a healthcare landscape where 80% of sleep apnea cases remain undiagnosed.

Span

Venture Round in 2023
Span develops intelligent hardware and software solutions that transform traditional electrical panels into modern smart hubs. Their AI-powered system enables homeowners to optimize energy usage, reduce bills, and future-proof their homes for growing energy demands.

Osmo

Venture Round in 2023
Osmo is a technology company that equips computers with the ability to sense smell using advanced AI and olfactory science. Initially focused on enhancing fragrance products, Osmo's long-term goal is to improve human health and well-being through innovative applications of smell detection.

Scythe

Series B in 2023
Scythe Robotics, Inc. is a company based in Longmont, Colorado, that specializes in the development of autonomous robots. Established in 2017, Scythe focuses on creating highly intelligent machines designed to operate in unstructured outdoor environments. Their robots are emission-free and utilize electric motors, which allows them to effectively handle tasks such as mowing without damaging sensitive turf. This technology enables clients to work efficiently while minimizing their environmental impact.

Ask DOSS

Seed Round in 2022
Ask DOSS is a digital real estate marketplace that improves the way people list and search for homes. They give people the tools they need to search for buy and sell real estate. They provide transactions for buyers and sellers, and they serve people.

co:census

Seed Round in 2022
co:census develops software for collaborative data analysis and decision-making. Its platform enables users to upload, clean, analyze datasets, collaborate across organizations, build interactive reports, and visualize insights using a no-code interface.

TRIPP

Series A in 2022
TRIPP is a digital wellness company that develops immersive experiences for virtual reality, augmented reality, and mobile devices to support emotional well-being. The platform combines mindfulness structures, sound frequencies, visuals, and interactive elements to influence mood—helping users feel calmer, more focused, and less stressed. Aimed at consumer households, TRIPP delivers these experiences through VR, AR, and mobile formats, grounded in research-based content. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with a satellite development office in Chicago.

LIV

Series A in 2022
LIV is a Prague-based company that develops virtual reality software and extended reality capture technology for creating, publishing, and sharing immersive VR experiences. Its platform provides a full-stack content creation toolset that enables developers and creators to build immersive VR games and entertainment content and to share these experiences with audiences. The company focuses on empowering VR creators to live stream experiences in real time, turning passive viewers into active participants. Since launching in 2018, LIV has driven over 1.5 billion views, reflecting strong engagement with its audience-centric approach to VR storytelling and gameplay.

Syntiant

Series D in 2022
Syntiant designs neuromorphic semiconductors to enable artificial intelligence and machine learning at the edge. It develops ultra-low-power, high-performance neural network processors for always-on applications in battery-powered devices such as hearing aids, earbuds, smartphones, smart speakers and laptops, enabling on-device AI for sensor, voice, and video processing.

Logically

Series A in 2022
Logically is a UK-based technology startup that utilizes artificial intelligence to combat misinformation and enhance civic discourse. The company has developed a platform that employs AI and machine learning to detect false information, identify manipulated images, and extract text from visuals. By providing a fact-checking service, Logically aims to improve the media landscape and help government and enterprise organizations effectively detect, respond to, and prevent the spread of misinformation and deliberate disinformation. The platform is designed to reduce the harmful impact of fake news, fostering a more informed public discourse.

Aglet

Venture Round in 2022
Aglet is a digital platform based in Los Angeles, California, connecting sneaker enthusiasts, creators, and brands through virtual sneakers. Users can collect, trade, and sell digital versions of limited edition shoes using an in-game currency.

Mojo Vision

Series B in 2022
Founded in 2015, Mojo Vision specializes in developing and commercializing advanced micro-LED display technology for various applications. The company is renowned for creating the world's smallest dynamic display for augmented reality smart contact lenses. Headquartered in Saratoga, California, Mojo Vision aims to disrupt the $160 billion display industry with its proprietary quantum-dot technology.

Labrador Systems

Seed Round in 2022
Labrador Systems, Inc. is a technology company based in Oak Park, California, that specializes in developing assistive robots aimed at improving the quality of life for individuals. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on creating practical applications of advanced robotics technology to address daily needs, particularly in the home health sector. By combining innovative hardware and software systems, Labrador Systems aims to enhance everyday living for its users through the deployment of personal robots designed to provide support and assistance.

Cognixion

Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2014, Cognixion develops neurotech platforms that enhance communication for individuals with disabilities. Its flagship product is an assisted reality headset featuring Brain-Computer Interface technology, enabling users to translate brain signals into words and actions, facilitating effortless expression and environmental control.

Splash

Series A in 2021
Splash develops AI-powered video games that lets anyone create and perform music to live audiences inside virtual venues.

WattBuy

Series A in 2021
WattBuy is a technology company focused on providing households with access to cleaner and more affordable electricity. Headquartered in New York City, Washington D.C., and Seattle, the company comprises a team of product leaders and engineers with backgrounds from major tech firms. WattBuy has developed an electricity management platform that allows users to take control of their electricity consumption. Through a personalized recommendation engine, the platform helps residents select electricity plans tailored to their preferences and usage patterns, enabling them to save money and switch to the most cost-effective suppliers in their regions. The company's mission centers on leveraging technology to address energy inequality and contribute positively to climate change.

Geopipe

Seed Round in 2021
Geopipe is a New York-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in creating immersive digital twins of the real world using advanced machine learning techniques. The company develops subscription-based algorithmic tools that process large volumes of geographic and numeric data, including satellite imagery, maps, and laser scans. By employing these tools within a cloud-based distributed system, Geopipe is able to reconstruct entire cities in a matter of hours. This innovative approach enables various industries, such as gaming, simulation, and architecture, to leverage interactive 3D models for enhanced visualization and efficiency, ultimately helping real estate developers complete their projects more quickly and cost-effectively.

Inpher.io

Venture Round in 2021
Inpher, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in secret computing technology, focusing on privacy-preserving analytics and machine learning. Established in 2015, Inpher has developed a unique platform that allows users to perform data searches and analytics without exposing sensitive information to cloud service providers. Its innovative Secret Computing™ technology enables businesses to analyze and process private data securely while maintaining compliance with privacy regulations. This technology facilitates confidential data management, search, and sharing of encrypted content without revealing any details to untrusted servers. By providing a secure framework for cloud services, Inpher empowers organizations to leverage their data for insights and monetization while ensuring that privacy and security remain paramount.

Rise Gardens

Series A in 2021
Rise Gardens designs and markets modular hydroponic gardening systems for home use. Their systems facilitate year-round growing of various vegetables, herbs, and flowers, guided by an accompanying app that tracks plant progress and provides care instructions.

Fiddler AI

Series B in 2021
Fiddler Labs, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence platform designed to help businesses analyze, manage, and deploy their machine learning models effectively. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Fiddler offers an Explainable AI Engine that promotes transparency and understanding in AI solutions. This platform allows users across data science, product, and business teams to comprehend, validate, and manage their AI implementations, ensuring that these systems deliver reliable and trustworthy experiences for end-users. By providing statistical metrics, performance monitoring, and centralized controls, Fiddler aims to make AI more accessible and trustworthy for enterprises, ultimately unlocking the complexities of AI and enhancing user confidence in its applications.

Spinn

Series B in 2021
Internet of things meets coffee marketplace. Spinn makes connected coffee machines that makes coffee using patented centrifugal technology. The taste of the coffee is consistently described by coffee professionals as smooth, creamy and velvety. The machine auto-replenishes using a 'beanlist' users compile from a marketplace for local coffee roasters. A better version of coffee.

IXI

Seed Round in 2021
IXI is a company focused on advancing optical eyeglasses technology to enhance vision. It specializes in innovative lenses designed to offer a wide and clear field of view for both near and intermediate distances, effectively addressing the shortcomings of conventional progressive lenses. By providing a farsighted eyeglass prescription, IXI enables users to read and work with optimal vision without the need for multifocal lenses or constant switching of eyeglasses. The company aims to modernize traditional eyeglass optics, ensuring that individuals can experience vision as nature intended.

One Stop Wellness

Pre Seed Round in 2021
One Stop Wellness is a digital platform that encourages employees to embrace healthier lifestyles. It tracks chronic health risks and provides personalized guidance to enhance overall wellbeing, helping companies improve employee health and reduce healthcare costs.

Yousician

Series B in 2021
Yousician is the largest music educator globally, boasting over 25 million users. The company specializes in advanced music learning software that provides real-time feedback for users learning to play instruments such as guitar and piano. Its innovative audio technology can recognize both acoustic and electric guitars without requiring additional equipment. Yousician's platform combines engaging game-like features with structured exercises, making the learning experience enjoyable and motivating. In addition to its main service, Yousician also develops the guitar tuner app Guitar Tuna. The company has received multiple international accolades, recognizing its contributions to music education and technology. Yousician is driven by the mission to make musicality as accessible as literacy, aiming to transform how people learn and engage with music.

Inpher.io

Venture Round in 2021
Inpher, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in secret computing technology, focusing on privacy-preserving analytics and machine learning. Established in 2015, Inpher has developed a unique platform that allows users to perform data searches and analytics without exposing sensitive information to cloud service providers. Its innovative Secret Computing™ technology enables businesses to analyze and process private data securely while maintaining compliance with privacy regulations. This technology facilitates confidential data management, search, and sharing of encrypted content without revealing any details to untrusted servers. By providing a secure framework for cloud services, Inpher empowers organizations to leverage their data for insights and monetization while ensuring that privacy and security remain paramount.

Weel Autonomy

Seed Round in 2021
Weel Autonomy manufactures autonomous and self-driving electric bicycles. The company was founded in 2018 by Justin Corbett and David Hansen.

Span

Series A in 2021
Span develops intelligent hardware and software solutions that transform traditional electrical panels into modern smart hubs. Their AI-powered system enables homeowners to optimize energy usage, reduce bills, and future-proof their homes for growing energy demands.

Betty Labs

Seed Round in 2020
Betty Labs is a developer of a sports trivia application aimed at enhancing live sports experiences. The company’s flagship product, Sideline, is a mobile game that allows viewers to win money by predicting future events during sports broadcasts. This application generates real-time questions based on the ongoing game, transforming mundane moments into engaging opportunities to compete with friends and ascend leaderboards. Additionally, Betty Labs offers a social audio platform where fans can join live discussions with sports insiders and athletes, facilitating conversations about their favorite teams and topics. Through these innovative offerings, Betty Labs seeks to enrich the way fans engage with sports.

Rise Gardens

Seed Round in 2020
Rise Gardens designs and markets modular hydroponic gardening systems for home use. Their systems facilitate year-round growing of various vegetables, herbs, and flowers, guided by an accompanying app that tracks plant progress and provides care instructions.

Endel

Series A in 2020
Endel is a cross-platform audio ecosystem that specializes in creating personalized, sound-based adaptive environments aimed at enhancing focus and relaxation. The company employs a core algorithm that incorporates elements such as circadian rhythms, pentatonic scales, and sound masking. By adapting to various inputs like time, weather, heart rate, and location, Endel's platform generates tailored soundscapes that help users improve their productivity and cognitive functions. Founded by a small team of artists, developers, and scientists, Endel has built on a foundation of previous digital projects, including the award-winning children's app series, BUBL. Established in 2018, Endel emerged from the Techstars Music Accelerator program.

Aspinity

Series A in 2020
Aspinity, Inc. is a technology company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializing in the development of reconfigurable analog modular processor (RAMP) chips for ultra-low-power electronics. These compact, analog machine learning chips analyze raw, unstructured sensor data to identify significant events while filtering out background noise before the data is digitized. By directly processing analog signals, Aspinity's technology reduces the need for higher-power processing and optimizes power consumption in always-on, battery-powered devices. Their products are suited for various applications, including voice recognition, industrial machine health monitoring, and wearable health devices in consumer, industrial, and biomedical markets. Since its incorporation in 2012, Aspinity has aimed to transform the architecture of sensing devices through neuromorphic all-analog integrated circuit technology, significantly lowering power requirements and enhancing efficiency in continuous sensing applications.

Zwift

Series C in 2020
Zwift is a California-based developer of an interactive fitness platform that transforms indoor cycling and running into social, immersive experiences. The platform pairs with stationary trainers and treadmills to let users ride or run in virtual landscapes, train together, and compete with friends online. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on bringing outdoor exercise indoors through gaming technology and also markets gear, clothing, accessories, and gift cards online.

Fiddler AI

Venture Round in 2020
Fiddler Labs, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence platform designed to help businesses analyze, manage, and deploy their machine learning models effectively. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Fiddler offers an Explainable AI Engine that promotes transparency and understanding in AI solutions. This platform allows users across data science, product, and business teams to comprehend, validate, and manage their AI implementations, ensuring that these systems deliver reliable and trustworthy experiences for end-users. By providing statistical metrics, performance monitoring, and centralized controls, Fiddler aims to make AI more accessible and trustworthy for enterprises, ultimately unlocking the complexities of AI and enhancing user confidence in its applications.

Fiddler AI

Venture Round in 2020
Fiddler Labs, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence platform designed to help businesses analyze, manage, and deploy their machine learning models effectively. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Fiddler offers an Explainable AI Engine that promotes transparency and understanding in AI solutions. This platform allows users across data science, product, and business teams to comprehend, validate, and manage their AI implementations, ensuring that these systems deliver reliable and trustworthy experiences for end-users. By providing statistical metrics, performance monitoring, and centralized controls, Fiddler aims to make AI more accessible and trustworthy for enterprises, ultimately unlocking the complexities of AI and enhancing user confidence in its applications.

ALBA Robot

Pre Seed Round in 2020
ALBA Robot develops self-driving micromobility technology and a fleet of mobility robots and autonomous people movers for indoor and outdoor transportation, including airports, hospitals and museums, enabling the transport of people and goods in pedestrian environments.

Blerp

Seed Round in 2020
Blerp, Inc. is an audio expression platform that allows users to find, create, and share short soundbites, audio memes, and soundboards. Founded in 2016 and based in Sandy, Utah, the company provides a user-friendly interface for discovering and sharing audio content across various messaging platforms and social networks. Blerp enables users to enhance their communication through engaging audio clips, facilitating a more dynamic interaction in voice chats, messaging, and live streams. By offering a wide range of soundbites, Blerp enhances social media content creation, making it easier for users to express themselves and share memorable moments.

nFlux AI

Pre Seed Round in 2020
nFlux AI is a developer of an artificial general intelligence platform focused on enhancing human capabilities through advanced technology. The company specializes in computer vision operations, providing intelligent video analytics that automate the extraction of contextual insights from unstructured data within video footage. This innovative approach allows clients to leverage proprietary machine comprehension services, enabling a deeper understanding of their data. nFlux's first significant collaboration was with NASA, where the company was tasked with creating a cognitive architecture to support deep space missions, allowing intelligent systems to assist astronauts autonomously when communication with Earth is not feasible. The company's vision is to advance intelligence in ways that positively impact humanity, supported by investments from prominent organizations and venture capital firms.

Amira Learning

Venture Round in 2020
Amira Learning is a provider of artificial intelligence powered reading assistance software that acts as an intelligent reading coach for students. The platform listens to students as they read aloud, assesses oral reading fluency, identifies errors, and offers targeted tutoring and story recommendations to build vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. It generates diagnostic reports after each reading session to inform teachers and parents, enabling more efficient instruction and personalized practice. The system automates curriculum-based measurement assessments and continuously tracks progress, delivering data-driven instructional recommendations to guide individual or small-group tutoring. Based in San Francisco, it serves educators and caregivers seeking data-driven support for developing young readers.

SmartRent

Series C in 2020
SmartRent is an enterprise home automation company specializing in smart home and smart building technology tailored for multifamily communities. The company develops a comprehensive platform that enables property owners and managers to monitor and control their assets effectively, enhancing operational efficiencies while also creating opportunities for additional revenue. SmartRent’s offerings include software and hardware solutions that provide seamless visibility and control for property managers, while also delivering an integrated home control experience for residents. Operating primarily in the United States, SmartRent is committed to improving the management of multifamily properties through innovative technology solutions.

Blerp

Grant in 2020
Blerp, Inc. is an audio expression platform that allows users to find, create, and share short soundbites, audio memes, and soundboards. Founded in 2016 and based in Sandy, Utah, the company provides a user-friendly interface for discovering and sharing audio content across various messaging platforms and social networks. Blerp enables users to enhance their communication through engaging audio clips, facilitating a more dynamic interaction in voice chats, messaging, and live streams. By offering a wide range of soundbites, Blerp enhances social media content creation, making it easier for users to express themselves and share memorable moments.

Sweepr Technologies Limited

Series A in 2020
Sweepr Technologies Limited designs and develops a cloud‑based platform that diagnoses and resolves issues for homeowners of connected homes. The system combines artificial intelligence, natural language processing, voice assistance and behavioral psychology to deliver context‑aware support. By enabling manufacturers and service providers to embed AI‑powered customer‑care capabilities into their products, the platform reduces support costs and improves user experience. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Celbridge, Ireland, the company focuses on simplifying technical assistance for non‑technical homeowners while allowing businesses to concentrate on innovation and product engagement.

Bamboo Learning

Seed Round in 2019
Bamboo Learning is an education-focused software and services company that operates a voice-powered learning platform for math practice and broader subjects. The platform presents exercises, visuals, and interactive content via voice-first devices, with Alexa skills such as Bamboo Math and Bamboo Music that increase in difficulty as users master material. Serving children, families, teens, and adults, the company aims to guide lifelong learning by providing engaging, on-demand learning experiences across subjects. The solution combines audio, imagery, and adaptive challenges to support self-paced practice and skill development in an accessible, family-friendly format.

Conservation Labs

Seed Round in 2019
Conservation Labs is a technology company based in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, founded in 2016. It develops smart water technology to help reduce water waste and detect leaks. Its non-invasive water monitor can be attached to any water pipe and integrates with an application to transmit data on water consumption, potential leaks, and appliance usage. This enables property owners and managers to monitor water use, identify conservation opportunities, and lower operating costs. The company's solutions focus on making water usage transparent and proactive, supporting efficient resource management and cost savings across residential and commercial built environments.

Labrador Systems

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Labrador Systems, Inc. is a technology company based in Oak Park, California, that specializes in developing assistive robots aimed at improving the quality of life for individuals. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on creating practical applications of advanced robotics technology to address daily needs, particularly in the home health sector. By combining innovative hardware and software systems, Labrador Systems aims to enhance everyday living for its users through the deployment of personal robots designed to provide support and assistance.

Drivetime

Series A in 2019
Drivetime, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in designing and developing interactive audio games for the entertainment industry. Founded in 2018, Drivetime offers an online platform that allows users to engage in trivia games and challenge friends, family, and co-workers while driving. The company focuses on creating non-distracting, voice-driven gameplay, enabling users to participate in hands-free gaming experiences that can be enjoyed during their commutes.

Yourika Labs

Seed Round in 2019
Yourika Labs is a Canadian company based in Waterloo, established in 2016, that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based platforms focused on enhancing online learning experiences. By leveraging extensive AI research from the University of Waterloo, the company has created its proprietary platform, ORBITS, which aims to improve remote learning for high school, university, and college students. The platform offers real-time personalized content for STEM subjects, identifying specific learning gaps and providing machine-powered tutoring that mimics human interaction. Additionally, it delivers valuable learning analytics to instructors, facilitating better engagement between students and teachers while optimizing time management in the educational process.

EX-IQ

Venture Round in 2019
Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, EX-IQ develops application software and web platforms that convert documents into interactive audio files. Users can highlight content, add voice notes, and command via voice or touch using mobile apps or the web platform.

Midgame

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Midgame is a technology company focused on enhancing the gaming experience through voice-enabled applications and analytics tailored for gamers and esports teams. The company has developed an artificial intelligence-based gaming assistance application that aims to reduce friction in gameplay and improve immersion. This application captures player communication via a bot, utilizing machine transcription to analyze in-game dialogue. By identifying key decision moments, Midgame's technology allows gamers to track, review, and refine their performance. Currently, the company is in early access with its voice-enabled gaming assistant designed specifically for Stardew Valley.

Ambit

Venture Round in 2019
Ambit specializes in conversational AI platforms powered by natural language processing and machine learning. Headquartered in San Francisco, they empower organizations to meet strategic objectives through business-focused chatbots, enhancing customer service and internal communications.

Spiral

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Spiral Technologies Inc. is a software company based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2018. The company specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-driven platform that analyzes omnichannel customer feedback. This platform scans various voice and text channels to detect emerging issues and trends, allowing businesses to address problems proactively. By converting customer feedback into actionable insights, Spiral supports organizations in enhancing their customer-centric processes and improving overall satisfaction. The solution integrates seamlessly with customer relationship management systems, facilitating real-time tracking and enabling companies to effectively manage and respond to customer concerns.

VoiceHero

Seed Round in 2019
VoiceHero is an analytics platform designed to assist businesses in measuring performance and making informed, data-driven decisions related to voice technology. The company specializes in developing voice command tools that cater to voice application creators. By streamlining the discovery of voice products, VoiceHero enables developers to enhance their application designs, ultimately improving user experience and engagement in the rapidly evolving voice technology landscape.

Ejenta

Venture Round in 2019
Ejenta develops an intelligent personal assistant platform that uses AI to understand users' daily activities, monitor adherence to mission plans, and offer personalized advice. Initially applied in space missions like NASA's International Space Station, Ejenta now serves various industries including healthcare.

Anycart

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Anycart is a meal discovery and grocery shopping platform that simplifies the cooking process for users by integrating meal planning with grocery shopping. The application allows users to search for meals they wish to prepare, provides relevant recipes, and adds the necessary ingredients to their preferred grocery delivery service. It further enhances the cooking experience by offering step-by-step video instructions for each recipe. Founded in 2019 during the Amazon Alexa Accelerator and now based in Palo Alto, California, Anycart aims to make meal planning accessible and affordable, helping users efficiently utilize their grocery purchases by suggesting additional recipes that can use leftover ingredients.

Lightform

Series A in 2019
Lightform, Inc. is a computer vision and hardware company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2014. The company specializes in developing technology for projected augmented reality, offering sound-reactive projectors, projector kits, and creator products that transform spaces through projection mapping. Lightform's innovative hardware tools and desktop application enable users to create animated content for various scenes, control projectors wirelessly from laptops or phones, and seamlessly integrate real objects with projected light. The company also provides 3D scanning options that allow for the scanning of complex scenes, automatically fine-tuning alignment and enhancing the projection mapping workflow with AI-generated effects and filters.

Unruly Studios

Seed Round in 2019
Unruly Studios, Inc. is a Boston-based company that designs and manufactures interactive electronic floor tiles known as Unruly Tiles. These tiles light up, produce sounds, and can detect when stepped on, allowing children aged 6-12 to engage in active games, music, and light shows. The product encourages creativity and critical STEM skills by enabling kids to program their own games using Scratch, a programming language designed for children. In addition to its product offerings, Unruly Studios provides workshops in schools, after-school programs, and libraries, fostering social engagement and physical activity. Founded in 2014, the company was originally named JumpSmart, Inc. before rebranding to Unruly Studios, Inc. in June 2018.

Unruly Splats

Seed Round in 2019
Unruly Splats develops interactive educational tools combining physical activity and coding. Their programmable floor tiles enable kids to learn computer science concepts through active games, fostering skill development and social interaction.

Jargon

Seed Round in 2019
Jargon Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in software development for engineers and developers focused on voice content management. Established in 2017, Jargon's low-code platform allows users to create and manage chat and voice applications effectively. By integrating an integrated development environment (IDE) with content management system (CMS) capabilities, the company enhances the customization of voice applications, enabling tailored user interactions and facilitating localization across multiple languages. Jargon's solutions empower enterprise teams to streamline app production and minimize errors, thereby improving the overall efficiency of application development.

CTRL-Labs

Venture Round in 2019
CTRL-Labs develops neural interface technologies that enable humans to interact with machines using natural movements and thoughts. Their flagship product, CTRL-kit, is a wireless, non-invasive electromyography device that translates neural signals into control for applications in XR, robotics, productivity, and clinical research.

Mojio

Series B in 2019
Founded in 2012, Mojio is a technology company specializing in connected car services. It provides a cloud-connected device that plugs into vehicles to offer insights into driving behavior and vehicle health. Mojio's platform also includes safety features like personalized prompts and geo-location tracking for family and friends. The company serves both individual consumers and businesses, with strategic partnerships with major brands such as Amazon, Bosch, and T-Mobile.

Orro

Venture Round in 2019
Orro designs and manufactures responsive lighting systems that adapt to natural light patterns and user presence. Its smart switches integrate with popular smart home devices like Alexa and Google Home, enhancing living environments while potentially increasing property values and reducing energy expenses.

Hatch

Series A in 2019
Hatch, Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Menlo Park, California, specializes in designing and developing sleep products aimed at promoting healthy sleep habits for users of all ages. The company's product line includes Hatch Grow, which tracks a baby's weight gain, feeding amounts, and diaper changes, as well as Hatch Rest, Rest+, and Hatch Restore, devices that incorporate smart lighting and soothing sleep sounds. Hatch's innovative approach to sleep solutions has benefited over a million individuals, making it easier for families to achieve restful nights. Additionally, Hatch operates as a curated marketplace, connecting professional makers and independent designers with buyers, allowing for the customization and personalization of products to meet unique needs.

Arrive

Series D in 2018
Arrive is a company that focuses on enhancing the last mile of mobility through innovative parking solutions. It offers a unique platform that predicts and recommends optimal parking options tailored to individual journeys, thereby simplifying the parking experience for drivers. This technology is accessible through various interfaces, including apps, websites, voice platforms, and in-dash vehicle integrations. Arrive serves a diverse range of clients, including smart cities, automakers, fleets, and venues, while also managing consumer brands like ParkWhiz and BestParking. The company aims to streamline parking processes, providing features that allow for easy reservations and drive-up access at numerous locations, ultimately making parking more efficient and user-friendly.

tado°

Series F in 2018
tado° GmbH is a technology company based in Munich, Germany, with an additional office in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 2010, it specializes in developing and marketing innovative home climate control systems that enhance the efficiency of heating and cooling in residential and small business environments. The company's products integrate a hardware-software combination that leverages real-time data on resident behavior, weather forecasts, and building characteristics to optimize climate management. tado° sells its solutions through both retail outlets and online platforms, effectively bringing Internet of Things technology to the cleantech market.

Syntiant

Series B in 2018
Syntiant designs neuromorphic semiconductors to enable artificial intelligence and machine learning at the edge. It develops ultra-low-power, high-performance neural network processors for always-on applications in battery-powered devices such as hearing aids, earbuds, smartphones, smart speakers and laptops, enabling on-device AI for sensor, voice, and video processing.

Sevenrooms

Venture Round in 2018
Sevenrooms Inc. is a data-driven operations, marketing, and guest engagement platform tailored for the global hospitality industry. Founded in 2011 and based in New York, the company offers an all-in-one CRM-driven solution that encompasses reservation, waitlist and table management, online ordering, contactless payment options, and reputation management. This comprehensive platform empowers hospitality operators, including restaurants, hotels, nightlife venues, and entertainment organizations, to leverage data for building direct relationships with guests, enhancing their experiences, and driving repeat visits and orders. With a client base exceeding 12,000, Sevenrooms collaborates with notable names such as Marriott International, MGM Resorts, and Wolfgang Puck, helping them increase sales and customer loyalty through advanced marketing automation and guest management features.

Endel

Seed Round in 2018
Endel is a cross-platform audio ecosystem that specializes in creating personalized, sound-based adaptive environments aimed at enhancing focus and relaxation. The company employs a core algorithm that incorporates elements such as circadian rhythms, pentatonic scales, and sound masking. By adapting to various inputs like time, weather, heart rate, and location, Endel's platform generates tailored soundscapes that help users improve their productivity and cognitive functions. Founded by a small team of artists, developers, and scientists, Endel has built on a foundation of previous digital projects, including the award-winning children's app series, BUBL. Established in 2018, Endel emerged from the Techstars Music Accelerator program.

Bamboo Learning

Seed Round in 2018
Bamboo Learning is an education-focused software and services company that operates a voice-powered learning platform for math practice and broader subjects. The platform presents exercises, visuals, and interactive content via voice-first devices, with Alexa skills such as Bamboo Math and Bamboo Music that increase in difficulty as users master material. Serving children, families, teens, and adults, the company aims to guide lifelong learning by providing engaging, on-demand learning experiences across subjects. The solution combines audio, imagery, and adaptive challenges to support self-paced practice and skill development in an accessible, family-friendly format.

Aiva Health

Venture Round in 2018
Founded in 2016, Aiva Health develops a mobile application that offers voice-powered care assistance for patients and healthcare providers. Its platform frees up clinicians to deliver faster, more personal care, improving caregiving for both patients and caregivers.

Plant Prefab

Series A in 2018
Plant Prefab specializes in custom single and multi-family home construction services using advanced digital modeling and prefabrication methods. Their Plant Building System enables contractors and developers to build homes up to 50% faster than traditional on-site methods, with improved quality control, design flexibility, and efficiency. Committed to sustainability, the company aims to achieve net-zero housing production and has maintained carbon-neutral operations since 2020.

Roby

Seed Round in 2018
Roby is a conversational AI platform that automates building management tasks, enhancing workplace efficiency. It integrates with existing systems like HVAC, lighting, calendars, and support ticketing, offering chat and voice interfaces for facility requests. Roby automates repetitive tasks, provides data-driven insights, and improves operational efficiency while reducing energy costs and increasing occupant satisfaction.

Defined.ai

Series A in 2018
Defined.ai facilitates the trading of high-quality, ethically sourced datasets through its platform. It offers comprehensive services for data collection, annotation, and validation, empowering AI developers and organizations to access reliable data for model training.

Shuttl

Series B in 2018
Shuttl is a company focused on enhancing the daily commute experience through its app-based office shuttle service. It aims to provide a safe, reliable, and affordable transportation option for commuters. The service features air-conditioned minibuses that operate frequently on designated routes, alleviating the challenges associated with traditional public transport. By offering a mobile platform for bus bookings, Shuttl allows users to reserve seats at flat rates, ensuring a comfortable journey without the hassle of long wait times. The company envisions a future of mass transit that is shared, eco-friendly, and technology-driven, positioning itself as a progressive alternative in public transport.

Aaptiv

Series C in 2018
Aaptiv Inc. is a digital health company that has revolutionized fitness with its audio-based application, providing personalized training sessions for users. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, Aaptiv offers a diverse range of workouts, including running, indoor cycling, elliptical training, and yoga, all featuring expert guidance paired with motivating music. This format allows users to engage in classes at their convenience, making it easier to stay focused on their fitness goals. With over 230,000 paying members and more than 20 million classes completed, Aaptiv combines flexibility and expert instruction to enhance users' workout experiences. In addition to its digital offerings, the company also sells fitness apparel and accessories online. Aaptiv was previously known as Skyfit Sports, Inc. and adopted its current name in November 2016.

Blutag

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Blutag Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in providing online applications to enhance voice shopping experiences for retailers and brands. The company focuses on developing cloud-based solutions that enable the creation of branded voice assistants, allowing retailers to connect with their product catalogs through simple voice commands without the need for coding. With over 20 years of experience in eCommerce and advanced technology, Blutag aims to help consumers quickly find products suited to their needs, thereby transforming the way shopping is conducted in a voice-first environment.

Jargon

Seed Round in 2018
Jargon Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in software development for engineers and developers focused on voice content management. Established in 2017, Jargon's low-code platform allows users to create and manage chat and voice applications effectively. By integrating an integrated development environment (IDE) with content management system (CMS) capabilities, the company enhances the customization of voice applications, enabling tailored user interactions and facilitating localization across multiple languages. Jargon's solutions empower enterprise teams to streamline app production and minimize errors, thereby improving the overall efficiency of application development.

Novalia

Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2006, Novalia specializes in creating thin, self-adhesive touch sensors using printed conductive ink and silicon microcontrollers. Based in Cambridge, UK, the company designs bespoke interactive solutions that connect brands with audiences across various sectors such as out-of-home advertising, magazines, retail, direct mail, and music.

HelixAI

Seed Round in 2018
HelixAI, LLC specializes in developing artificial intelligence-powered, voice-enabled digital assistants tailored for scientific laboratories. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, the company offers a platform that responds to natural language queries with real-time auditory feedback. Its digital assistants facilitate various laboratory tasks, including managing inventory, setting timers, recording experimental notes, and accessing customized content. Additionally, the platform features a web dashboard that allows laboratories to curate their own Helix knowledge base, streamlining workflows and enhancing efficiency for scientists. By enabling users to easily recall formulas, navigate scientific protocols, and perform calculations, HelixAI aims to improve productivity in laboratory environments.

Conservation Labs

Seed Round in 2018
Conservation Labs is a technology company based in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, founded in 2016. It develops smart water technology to help reduce water waste and detect leaks. Its non-invasive water monitor can be attached to any water pipe and integrates with an application to transmit data on water consumption, potential leaks, and appliance usage. This enables property owners and managers to monitor water use, identify conservation opportunities, and lower operating costs. The company's solutions focus on making water usage transparent and proactive, supporting efficient resource management and cost savings across residential and commercial built environments.

Presence AI

Seed Round in 2018
Presence AI develops an artificial intelligence-driven platform that automates business-to-customer communication via messaging. Based in San Francisco and New York, the company creates intelligent assistants to handle customer inquiries, appointments, and orders across SMS, Twitter, and Facebook, enabling businesses to operate efficiently around the clock.

Tact.ai

Series C in 2018
Tact.ai is an enterprise AI company that develops a conversational AI platform, Tact.ai, enabling connectivity between applications and devices for sales teams. The platform includes AI Sales Assistance, which uses chat and voice to automate administrative tasks, and Intelligent Workspace, a seller-controlled workspace for coordinating deal teams, partners, and customers. It enhances sales workflows by connecting data with email, calendar, and social channels through natural text, touch, and voice interactions. The company serves technology, sales, and life sciences customers, including Fortune 500 companies, across the United States, Europe, and India. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Silicon Valley, it is backed by venture firms such as Microsoft M12, Salesforce Ventures, Novartis, Lilly, and McKesson Ventures.

Aaptiv

Series C in 2018
Aaptiv Inc. is a digital health company that has revolutionized fitness with its audio-based application, providing personalized training sessions for users. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, Aaptiv offers a diverse range of workouts, including running, indoor cycling, elliptical training, and yoga, all featuring expert guidance paired with motivating music. This format allows users to engage in classes at their convenience, making it easier to stay focused on their fitness goals. With over 230,000 paying members and more than 20 million classes completed, Aaptiv combines flexibility and expert instruction to enhance users' workout experiences. In addition to its digital offerings, the company also sells fitness apparel and accessories online. Aaptiv was previously known as Skyfit Sports, Inc. and adopted its current name in November 2016.

Embodied

Series A in 2018
Embodied, Inc. is a robotics company based in Pasadena, California, specializing in the development of personal companion robots aimed at enhancing care and wellness. Founded in 2016 and formerly known as CareBots, Inc., the company has created Moxie, an interactive robot designed for children that promotes social, emotional, and cognitive development through play-based learning. Drawing on over 14 years of research in socially assistive robotics from the University of Southern California and extensive experience in consumer robotics, Embodied combines advanced artificial intelligence with engaging storytelling and animation techniques. The company's mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals and families by providing life-like, interactive robots that serve as motivators, coaches, and companions, empowering users to improve their own well-being.

Sensible Object

Venture Round in 2018
Sensible Object Ltd is a London-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in developing innovative hardware and software solutions for games. The company focuses on creating connected tabletop games that merge physical components with digital applications, enhancing the gaming experience through imaginative play. Sensible Object's products are designed to offer unique and engaging gameplay by leveraging voice-augmented technology and custom hardware. As of June 2019, Sensible Object operates as a subsidiary of Niantic, Inc.

ecobee

Series C in 2018
ecobee, Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2007 that specializes in manufacturing Wi-Fi enabled smart thermostats and light automation equipment for both residential and commercial applications. The company’s product lineup includes the SmartThermostat with voice control, ecobee3 lite, SmartSensor, and ecobee Switch+, all designed to enhance energy conservation and provide customizable temperature settings. These devices allow users to manage their home or office environments remotely via a mobile application compatible with various platforms, including iOS, Android, and BlackBerry. Ecobee's offerings aim to empower consumers to monitor and reduce their energy consumption while maintaining comfort in their spaces. The company sells its products primarily through online channels.

CTRL-Labs

Series B in 2018
CTRL-Labs develops neural interface technologies that enable humans to interact with machines using natural movements and thoughts. Their flagship product, CTRL-kit, is a wireless, non-invasive electromyography device that translates neural signals into control for applications in XR, robotics, productivity, and clinical research.

Novel Effect

Series A in 2018
Novel Effect is a Seattle-based company specializing in voice-driven media and entertainment. It has developed an interactive storytelling application that utilizes voice recognition technology to synchronize theme music and sound effects with the reading experience. This innovative application provides voice-activated audio enhancements for children's books, allowing sound effects and music to play in real-time as a child reads. By blending the physical and digital worlds, Novel Effect creates immersive and engaging experiences that foster learning and interaction between children and parents, while ensuring that the content remains accessible and non-distracting.

Pulse Labs - The Best Insights Have a Pulse

Seed Round in 2018
Pulse Labs is a Seattle-based company that specializes in user testing for voice applications within the voice ecosystem, including platforms like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Founded in 2017, Pulse Labs offers a comprehensive platform that enables developers and designers to conduct rigorous testing of their voice applications with real users from diverse demographics. By capturing real-time interactions and analyzing user behavior, the company provides valuable insights that help businesses enhance user experience and satisfaction. Pulse Labs has positioned itself as a premier solution for obtaining user feedback, facilitating informed product development in the rapidly evolving voice application market. The company was also selected as one of the nine startups in the inaugural Alexa Accelerator, which is supported by Amazon's Alexa Fund and Techstars Seattle.

Rachio

Series B in 2018
Rachio is a Denver-based company that develops intelligent sprinkler controllers and related hardware and software to improve home water efficiency. Its offerings include WiFi-enabled controllers and the Iro device for remote watering and automated scheduling based on weather data, soil characteristics, sun exposure, and water budgets. The company provides cloud-based software and a mobile app that enable users to manage sprinkler systems from anywhere, helping conserve water and reduce irrigation costs.

ecobee

Series C in 2018
ecobee, Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2007 that specializes in manufacturing Wi-Fi enabled smart thermostats and light automation equipment for both residential and commercial applications. The company’s product lineup includes the SmartThermostat with voice control, ecobee3 lite, SmartSensor, and ecobee Switch+, all designed to enhance energy conservation and provide customizable temperature settings. These devices allow users to manage their home or office environments remotely via a mobile application compatible with various platforms, including iOS, Android, and BlackBerry. Ecobee's offerings aim to empower consumers to monitor and reduce their energy consumption while maintaining comfort in their spaces. The company sells its products primarily through online channels.

June

Series B in 2018
June Life Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in the manufacturing of smart ovens, having pioneered this market in 2016 with the introduction of its innovative countertop convection oven. The June Oven combines multiple cooking functionalities, serving as an air fryer, slow cooker, roaster, broiler, baker, dehydrator, toaster, reheater, and warming device, effectively replacing seven kitchen appliances and reducing clutter. The company aims to enhance the cooking experience by leveraging technology, elegant design, and exceptional performance, making cooking accessible and easy for everyone. Established in 2013, June Life Inc. continues to focus on transforming the culinary landscape through its advanced kitchen solutions.

Aspinity

Seed Round in 2018
Aspinity, Inc. is a technology company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializing in the development of reconfigurable analog modular processor (RAMP) chips for ultra-low-power electronics. These compact, analog machine learning chips analyze raw, unstructured sensor data to identify significant events while filtering out background noise before the data is digitized. By directly processing analog signals, Aspinity's technology reduces the need for higher-power processing and optimizes power consumption in always-on, battery-powered devices. Their products are suited for various applications, including voice recognition, industrial machine health monitoring, and wearable health devices in consumer, industrial, and biomedical markets. Since its incorporation in 2012, Aspinity has aimed to transform the architecture of sensing devices through neuromorphic all-analog integrated circuit technology, significantly lowering power requirements and enhancing efficiency in continuous sensing applications.

Mojio

Series B in 2017
Founded in 2012, Mojio is a technology company specializing in connected car services. It provides a cloud-connected device that plugs into vehicles to offer insights into driving behavior and vehicle health. Mojio's platform also includes safety features like personalized prompts and geo-location tracking for family and friends. The company serves both individual consumers and businesses, with strategic partnerships with major brands such as Amazon, Bosch, and T-Mobile.
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