Alpha Edison

Alpha Edison is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 and based in Los Angeles, California, with an additional office in Santa Monica. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, primarily focusing on the technology sector, including software, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and behavioral science. Alpha Edison partners with innovative entrepreneurs to support the development of industry-changing technology platforms. By leveraging its research and expertise in business model innovation, the firm assists founders in creating new markets and scaling their businesses, ultimately aiming to drive technology-driven innovation that contributes to a better world.

Britt Danneman

Partner

Nick Grouf

Founder and Managing Partner

Steve Horowitz

Partner

Steve Lapin

CFO

Robey Miller

General Partner

Tara Nikkhoo

Principal

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Loti

Series A in 2025
Loti is a pioneering identity management solution focused on protecting individuals' identities online. The platform employs advanced facial recognition technology and automated processes to detect unauthorized uses of an individual's likeness, including deep fakes and other privacy infringements. By scanning the internet for instances of identity misappropriation, Loti empowers users to maintain control over their digital identity, ensuring their images are not misused without consent. The system facilitates the monitoring, reporting, and issuing of takedown notices, allowing for prompt action against unauthorized content across various online platforms. Committed to privacy, security, and ethical practices, Loti prioritizes the rights and consent of individuals while implementing robust technology to combat identity misuse.

Turbine Finance

Series A in 2025
Turbine Finance provides liquidity solutions to venture funds, enabling Limited Partners (LPs) to access their investments on their own timeline, maintain exposure, and gain financial flexibility. The platform facilitates loans against existing investments, allowing LPs to manage liquidity while investing in new opportunities without impacting their ongoing portfolio.

Supergut

Series B in 2025
Supergut is a nutrition company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2019. It specializes in producing and retailing nutritional products designed to address common health conditions. Supergut’s product line includes a variety of flavorful nutritional shakes that incorporate resistant starch, a prebiotic fiber known to support a healthy gut microbiome. These shakes aim to enhance the body's natural ability to manage blood sugar, satisfy hunger, and strengthen the immune system. The company emphasizes clinically validated solutions that have demonstrable health benefits, focusing on the critical role of gut health in overall well-being.

One.bio

Series A in 2024
One.bio is a biotechnology spinout from UC Davis that specializes in developing naturally-derived oligosaccharides for applications in food, agriculture, and biopharmaceuticals. Utilizing proprietary technology, the company creates innovative ingredients aimed at modulating the microbiome and enhancing immune function. This focus allows One.bio to provide clients with access to novel prebiotics and therapies that support both human and animal health. By unlocking the benefits of nutrition, One.bio aims to contribute to improved longevity and overall well-being.

Gestalt

Seed Round in 2024
Gestalt is a data warehousing and organization platform tailored for financial institutions, focusing on automating data management to facilitate rapid activation of artificial intelligence. By leveraging an AI-driven data infrastructure, Gestalt enables financial organizations to access and retrieve data more efficiently and cost-effectively. The platform serves as a reliable source of truth, assisting lenders in various critical areas, including compliance and bank reporting, where third-party certification of information can be beneficial.

Carro

Series B in 2024
Carro is a modern dropshipping marketplace that facilitates connections between retailers seeking to expand their product offerings and high-quality direct-to-consumer suppliers looking to enhance their sales channels. By eliminating the complexities and risks associated with traditional wholesale agreements, Carro allows retailers to avoid upfront costs, inventory commitments, and fulfillment challenges. Suppliers benefit by maintaining control over their partnerships, increasing brand visibility without heavy marketing investments, and obtaining customer data when their products are sold through partner stores. The platform is agnostic to e-commerce systems, enabling diverse retailers, including niche brands and marketplace businesses, to access a wide range of suppliers and products. With a vast network of thousands of retailers and suppliers, and an extensive catalog of products, Carro has positioned itself as the largest modern dropshipping marketplace globally, analyzing over $55 billion in orders.

Upwards

Series B in 2024
Upwards is a technology-driven care solutions company focused on making care accessible and affordable for families while supporting caregivers. By connecting families with suitable caregivers, Upwards facilitates access to childcare and other care services tailored to individual needs. The company employs a data-driven approach to enhance the care system's supply and capacity, enabling real-time connections among families, care providers, employers, and government resources. This platform not only helps families find affordable care options but also assists childcare providers in establishing sustainable businesses, ultimately enabling employers to offer valuable childcare benefits to their employees.

Quoherent

Seed Round in 2023
Quoherent develops a portable quantum computer processor using qubits made from topological insulators.

Trainwell

Series A in 2023
Trainwell offers a personalized online coaching platform that connects individuals with dedicated fitness coaches. This one-on-one coaching experience allows users to engage daily with their coach, fostering accountability and encouragement. Clients receive tailored workouts each week, designed to facilitate lasting lifestyle changes. The platform emphasizes continuous support, enabling individuals to receive guidance throughout their fitness journey and benefit from regular feedback.

Kin Insurance

Series D in 2023
Kin Insurance, Inc. is a digital insurance agency specializing in homeowners insurance and related products, including mobile home, condo, flood, manufactured home, landlord, umbrella, hurricane, wildfire, and second home insurance. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in St. Petersburg, Florida, Kin Insurance operates payment processing offices in Palatine and Chicago. By eliminating external agents, Kin Insurance offers a direct-to-consumer model that enhances the convenience and affordability of homeowners insurance. The company's technology platform provides a seamless user experience, personalized coverage options, and efficient claims processing. Kin leverages extensive property data to deliver precise pricing and improve underwriting outcomes.

Assembly

Series A in 2022
Assembly is a no code employee engagement platform that extends from recognition and rewards to productivity and performance management.

AIKON

Series A in 2022
AIKON, founded in 2017 and based in San Mateo, California, specializes in developing blockchain technologies and solutions aimed at decentralizing the global digital economy. The company was established by experts from encryption technology, political strategy, and banking, with a vision to facilitate worldwide collaboration and equal opportunity, irrespective of geographic or financial barriers. AIKON's technology mitigates the volatility often associated with cryptocurrencies, enabling businesses to receive payments seamlessly without the need for traditional banking infrastructure. The company has successfully raised $2 million in funding from various investors, including the Palo Alto-based OVO Fund and angel investors from the U.S., Japan, and Europe.

Revea

Seed Round in 2022
Revea is a us-based one-of-its-kind precision skincare company.

Vyng

Venture Round in 2022
Vyng Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Monica, California, that specializes in developing a video ringtones application and a next-generation Caller ID platform for mobile phones. Founded in 2014, Vyng allows users to set video channels as ringtones, which play on the lock screen with incoming calls. Since its launch in 2018, the platform has gained significant traction, with 4 billion videos played across 170 countries. Vyng's innovative approach visualizes calling systems by replacing traditional dialers with videos, animations, and stickers, enhancing the user experience during calls. The company aims to facilitate better conversations among friends, family, and businesses, particularly targeting the next half billion smartphone users in India and beyond. Vyng has successfully raised $7 million in funding from investors including March Capital and Omidyar Network, as well as notable figures from Giphy and GroupMe.

Bambee

Series C in 2022
Bambee, Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2016. It provides a platform that enables small and medium-sized businesses to access affordable human resource management services. Bambee allows clients to hire an HR manager starting at $99 per month, assisting them in crafting HR policies and ensuring compliance with regulations. The platform includes features such as HR Autopilot, Guided Payroll, and a suite of powerful HR tools designed to help businesses maintain compliance and enhance performance management. Additionally, Bambee serves a diverse range of industries, including food and beverage, retail, healthcare, technology, education, and manufacturing, among others. By offering these services, Bambee aims to empower businesses to operate efficiently and effectively, akin to Fortune 500 companies.

Kin Insurance

Series D in 2022
Kin Insurance, Inc. is a digital insurance agency specializing in homeowners insurance and related products, including mobile home, condo, flood, manufactured home, landlord, umbrella, hurricane, wildfire, and second home insurance. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in St. Petersburg, Florida, Kin Insurance operates payment processing offices in Palatine and Chicago. By eliminating external agents, Kin Insurance offers a direct-to-consumer model that enhances the convenience and affordability of homeowners insurance. The company's technology platform provides a seamless user experience, personalized coverage options, and efficient claims processing. Kin leverages extensive property data to deliver precise pricing and improve underwriting outcomes.

Kintsugi

Series A in 2022
Kintsugi is a developer of innovative voice biomarker software that identifies signs of depression and anxiety from short clips of free-form speech. The company's technology aims to enhance mental healthcare infrastructure by validating voice biomarkers, which assists medical practitioners in addressing mental health care gaps within risk-bearing health systems. Recognized for its advancements in artificial intelligence, Kintsugi has received multiple awards and was named one of Forbes' Top 50 AI companies to watch in 2022. By streamlining the detection of mental health issues, Kintsugi seeks to improve patient outcomes and ultimately save time and lives.

Standard Metrics

Series A in 2022
Standard Metrics is an automated financial platform that streamlines data management for investors and startups. By eliminating data silos commonly found in spreadsheets and outdated applications, it provides a centralized system for accessing essential financial metrics and investment information. The platform enables real-time engagement between investors and founders, fostering transparency and facilitating informed decision-making. With automated data collection and comprehensive portfolio management services, Standard Metrics empowers startups to analyze their performance effectively, ultimately aiding in strategic scaling and maximizing returns for investors.

Trainwell

Series A in 2022
Trainwell offers a personalized online coaching platform that connects individuals with dedicated fitness coaches. This one-on-one coaching experience allows users to engage daily with their coach, fostering accountability and encouragement. Clients receive tailored workouts each week, designed to facilitate lasting lifestyle changes. The platform emphasizes continuous support, enabling individuals to receive guidance throughout their fitness journey and benefit from regular feedback.

Alto Solutions

Series B in 2022
Alto Solutions, Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates the management of self-directed individual retirement accounts (IRAs). The company offers various IRA products, including Alto IRA, which allows users to invest in alternative assets such as private equity, venture capital, real estate, loans, and cryptocurrency. Its Checkbook+ IRA provides customers with check-writing control, enhancing the management of real estate investments. Additionally, Alto CryptoIRA connects users directly to Coinbase for cryptocurrency trading. The platform features a user-friendly dashboard for managing accounts and investments, and assists investors in determining their eligibility for different types of investments while identifying financial trust companies for asset custody. Serving a diverse clientele that includes wealth managers, registered investment advisors, real estate owners, and entrepreneurs, Alto Solutions aims to democratize access to alternative asset investing. Founded in 2015 and based in Nashville, Tennessee, the company was previously known as Saltvest, Inc.

Ursa Major

Series C in 2021
Ursa Major Technologies specializes in developing advanced propulsion solutions tailored for the microsatellite and nanosatellite launch market. Founded in 2015 and based in Berthoud, Colorado, the company focuses on creating high-performance propulsion engines that utilize a combustion system powered by liquid oxygen and kerosene. By employing innovative manufacturing techniques, over 80% of its engines are produced using additively manufactured components crafted from proprietary materials. Ursa Major aims to provide aerospace clients with reliable, cost-effective engines that enhance boost propulsion capabilities for various vehicles within the microsatellite category, as well as for hypersonic applications.

Fanaply

Seed Round in 2021
Fanaply is a company that specializes in creating digital collectibles and fan engagement tools for the music, sports, and entertainment industries. These collectibles, akin to virtual goods in video games, allow fans to showcase their fandom and receive rewards both online and offline. Fanaply partners with celebrities and athletes to offer official collectibles, while also providing free items based on user behavior. The company licenses its technology to festivals, teams, and conferences, enabling them to integrate collectibles into their platforms. Additionally, Fanaply has launched unique initiatives, such as being Coachella's Official Digital Collectibles Partner and collaborating with various sports organizations for their first digital collectible launches. Founded in 2019 and based in New York, Fanaply aims to enhance fan loyalty through innovative digital ownership and interactive experiences.

Coterie Insurance

Series B in 2021
Coterie Insurance is an InsurTech company focused on simplifying commercial insurance for small businesses through an API-based platform. By leveraging data-backed underwriting and automation, Coterie delivers accurate pricing and a streamlined submission-to-bind process. This technology allows clients to efficiently obtain coverage, receive quotes, and issue policies, ultimately saving time and alleviating the complexities associated with managing insurance audits. Coterie's approach aims to remove unwanted risks for businesses, enhancing their overall insurance experience.

Rize

Series A in 2021
Rize develops customer-centric financial applications aimed at fintechs, established financial institutions, and non-financial brands. Its innovative technology features patent-pending Synthetic Account capabilities, which integrate checking, saving, and brokerage services into a single, flexible platform. This allows clients to create tailored products and user experiences that address the specific needs of their customers. By offering a unified application programming interface (API), Rize enables businesses to efficiently build across various account types, simplifying the development process and enhancing financial service delivery.

NovaSignal

Series C in 2021
NovaSignal Corporation is a medical device company that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of advanced diagnostic systems for brain health management. Founded in 2013 and based in Los Angeles, California, with a location in Bengaluru, India, NovaSignal's key products include the Lucid robotic system and the Lucid M1 system. These innovative devices utilize a combination of non-invasive ultrasound, robotics, and artificial intelligence to facilitate the early detection of conditions such as stroke, trauma, and dementia by analyzing real-time cerebral blood flow. The company's technology enables clinicians to accurately assess brain health by automatically adjusting the orientation and position of the device to capture critical data. Formerly known as Neural Analytics, Inc., the company rebranded to NovaSignal Corporation in July 2020.

Thankful

Series A in 2021
Thankful, Inc. is a company based in Los Angeles, California, that develops an artificial intelligence platform aimed at enhancing online customer service. The platform is designed to address and deflect a significant portion of repetitive customer inquiries, allowing customer care agents to focus on more complex issues. Its features include automated responses to questions, information gathering, ticket routing, and advanced script management. By improving the efficiency of customer service operations, Thankful's software helps eCommerce businesses increase customer satisfaction and reduce operational costs. The platform supports various written communication channels, providing customers with flexibility in how they engage with support services.

DISQO

Series B in 2021
DISQO, Inc. is a consumer data provider based in Glendale, California, with additional operations in Danbury, Connecticut. Established in 2018, the company specializes in delivering insights and measurement tools that assist market research agencies, analytics firms, and brands in understanding customer experiences. DISQO's platform harnesses a vast opt-in consumer data set, allowing businesses to analyze customer interactions and outcomes effectively. By offering agile testing and advertising measurement solutions, DISQO enables organizations to make informed decisions that enhance operational efficiency and improve customer touchpoints. The company has garnered recognition in Deloitte’s Fast 500 and is noted as a Top 100 Next Gen Workplace.

Greenfly

Venture Round in 2021
Greenfly, Inc. is a digital asset management company that specializes in content collaboration and distribution for sports and entertainment organizations. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, with an additional office in Paris, France, Greenfly offers a software platform and mobile app designed to automate the collection, organization, and distribution of short-form digital media. This platform empowers users, including athletes and brand ambassadors, to create and share media content in real-time, thereby enhancing social engagement and expanding audiences. By streamlining content workflows, Greenfly enables organizations to improve fan engagement and drive revenue through effective media management.

Paradromics

Seed Round in 2021
Paradromics, Inc. is focused on developing advanced brain-machine interfaces aimed at enhancing communication between the brain and external devices, particularly for individuals with neurodegenerative diseases. The company specializes in creating implantable systems that facilitate neural data decoding, allowing complex brain signals to be translated into data streams suitable for various neural prostheses. Paradromics is dedicated to providing high data-rate brain-computer interface technology that supports bidirectional data transmission, enabling patients to regain functionality lost due to neurological conditions. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

JOON

Seed Round in 2021
JOON is a developer of a reimbursement platform that streamlines the process of employee benefits management by allowing employees to self-direct their wellness reimbursements. The platform addresses various aspects of employee well-being, covering categories such as health and wellness, food and groceries, learning and development, student loan repayment, and donations. JOON's software automates ongoing validation processes, thereby reducing administrative burdens associated with managing these benefits. This empowers employees to manage their benefit dollars more effectively and enhances their overall experience with company-sponsored programs.

DRESSX

Seed Round in 2021
DressX is a pioneering platform for digital garments, addressing the significant environmental impact of the traditional fashion industry. By offering a sustainable alternative, DressX enables the creation and consumption of fashion without generating waste, carbon emissions, or harmful chemicals. The platform integrates advanced 3D technology to allow users to wear digital clothing across various online environments, promoting a fun and innovative shopping experience. Additionally, DressX supports fashion influencers and designers, providing them with resources for distribution, retail development, and creative direction, thereby fostering growth in the digital fashion sector. The company is committed to shaping the future of fashion through its digital offerings.

Frame

Seed Round in 2021
Frame is a mental wellness network that provides a multifaceted approach to therapy.

Trainwell

Seed Round in 2021
Trainwell offers a personalized online coaching platform that connects individuals with dedicated fitness coaches. This one-on-one coaching experience allows users to engage daily with their coach, fostering accountability and encouragement. Clients receive tailored workouts each week, designed to facilitate lasting lifestyle changes. The platform emphasizes continuous support, enabling individuals to receive guidance throughout their fitness journey and benefit from regular feedback.

Kin Insurance

Series C in 2021
Kin Insurance, Inc. is a digital insurance agency specializing in homeowners insurance and related products, including mobile home, condo, flood, manufactured home, landlord, umbrella, hurricane, wildfire, and second home insurance. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in St. Petersburg, Florida, Kin Insurance operates payment processing offices in Palatine and Chicago. By eliminating external agents, Kin Insurance offers a direct-to-consumer model that enhances the convenience and affordability of homeowners insurance. The company's technology platform provides a seamless user experience, personalized coverage options, and efficient claims processing. Kin leverages extensive property data to deliver precise pricing and improve underwriting outcomes.

Avibra

Series B in 2021
Avibra, Inc. is a well-being and protection advisory platform that focuses on enhancing life insurance coverage through positive health habits. Founded in 2017 and based in Iselin, New Jersey, Avibra provides users with an application that leverages artificial intelligence to monitor daily habits across various aspects of life, including health, finance, career, and community involvement. The platform offers a range of no-cost and affordable benefits, accessible directly to consumers via the app or through enterprise distribution. Users can select from an array of options, which include increased life and accidental death coverage, telehealth services, and other lifestyle benefits, often for a minimal fee. Avibra aims to address the challenges faced by individuals seeking affordable insurance solutions and promotes overall well-being through its innovative approach.

Alto Solutions

Series A in 2021
Alto Solutions, Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates the management of self-directed individual retirement accounts (IRAs). The company offers various IRA products, including Alto IRA, which allows users to invest in alternative assets such as private equity, venture capital, real estate, loans, and cryptocurrency. Its Checkbook+ IRA provides customers with check-writing control, enhancing the management of real estate investments. Additionally, Alto CryptoIRA connects users directly to Coinbase for cryptocurrency trading. The platform features a user-friendly dashboard for managing accounts and investments, and assists investors in determining their eligibility for different types of investments while identifying financial trust companies for asset custody. Serving a diverse clientele that includes wealth managers, registered investment advisors, real estate owners, and entrepreneurs, Alto Solutions aims to democratize access to alternative asset investing. Founded in 2015 and based in Nashville, Tennessee, the company was previously known as Saltvest, Inc.

United Dwelling

Convertible Note in 2021
United Dwelling, Inc., founded in 2019 and based in Los Angeles, California, focuses on addressing the affordable housing crisis by transforming underutilized spaces, such as garages and backyards, into additional dwelling units. The company assists property owners and developers in maximizing the value of their land by adding these units to rental or vacant properties. United Dwelling manages the entire process, which includes design, permitting, construction, tenant placement, property management, and maintenance. By utilizing data to identify suitable lots, the company primarily targets low-income and middle-income neighborhoods, contributing to workforce housing solutions. This approach not only provides affordable homes but also enables homeowners to generate additional income through monthly rent and increases their property value.

Clovers

Seed Round in 2021
Clovers operates an interview intelligence platform designed to streamline recruitment processes in today's hybrid work environment. Its solution facilitates collaboration among recruiters and hiring teams, mitigates unconscious biases, provides real-time interview feedback and coaching, aiming to enhance the candidate experience and enable companies to select the most suitable hires efficiently.

Coterie Insurance

Series A in 2021
Coterie Insurance is an InsurTech company focused on simplifying commercial insurance for small businesses through an API-based platform. By leveraging data-backed underwriting and automation, Coterie delivers accurate pricing and a streamlined submission-to-bind process. This technology allows clients to efficiently obtain coverage, receive quotes, and issue policies, ultimately saving time and alleviating the complexities associated with managing insurance audits. Coterie's approach aims to remove unwanted risks for businesses, enhancing their overall insurance experience.

Sidecar Health

Series C in 2021
Sidecar Health is an insurtech company that provides a personalized health insurance platform designed to enhance transparency and customization in healthcare coverage. The platform allows users to create tailored insurance plans that align with their specific coverage needs and financial situations. It emphasizes clarity regarding medical costs and payout structures, ensuring users understand their expenses. Additionally, Sidecar Health facilitates quick and seamless transactions, enabling consumers to pay for medical services directly at their chosen doctor's office or pharmacy using a credit card. This approach empowers individuals to access suitable and affordable health insurance options while streamlining the payment process.

Uplifting Results Labs

Series A in 2021
UR Labs is a consumer health and food tech company that focuses on nutrition solutions to address chronic health conditions. The company’s first product line launched in May 2020 and started with a meal replacement shake. It is named Muniq in honor of Washington’s late sister, Monica, who suffered from diabetes and chronic illnesses. Since launching Muniq in May, UR Labs has experienced quicker traction than anticipated, not only financially, but in feedback from consumers that are using the products regularly. Next up, the company is working on new applications for its products, such as controlling blood sugar and weight.

3DEO

Venture Round in 2021
3DEO, Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Gardena, California, specializes in the high-volume production of small stainless steel metal components through advanced 3D metal printing technology. The company focuses on facilitating a seamless transition from prototyping to final production for its clients by utilizing patented methods and Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM). In addition to its core manufacturing capabilities, 3DEO offers a data analytics platform that enables users to capture, store, and interact with location-based data. This platform integrates information from various applications and IoT devices, providing businesses with customizable insights to inform strategic decisions. Through this dual offering of manufacturing and data analytics, 3DEO assists clients in innovating and improving their product development processes.

NCX

Seed Round in 2021
NCX operates a forest carbon marketplace that facilitates the connection between landowners and carbon credit buyers. By measuring every acre of American forests annually through advanced technologies such as remote sensing and artificial intelligence, NCX generates reliable carbon credits. This approach allows landowners of all sizes, from family-owned to larger institutional forests, to participate in natural capital markets. The company's commitment to rigorous data practices ensures that carbon buyers can make tangible progress toward their sustainability goals. By democratizing access to carbon markets, NCX drives meaningful climate action and supports both community and environmental benefits.

Bambee

Series B in 2020
Bambee, Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2016. It provides a platform that enables small and medium-sized businesses to access affordable human resource management services. Bambee allows clients to hire an HR manager starting at $99 per month, assisting them in crafting HR policies and ensuring compliance with regulations. The platform includes features such as HR Autopilot, Guided Payroll, and a suite of powerful HR tools designed to help businesses maintain compliance and enhance performance management. Additionally, Bambee serves a diverse range of industries, including food and beverage, retail, healthcare, technology, education, and manufacturing, among others. By offering these services, Bambee aims to empower businesses to operate efficiently and effectively, akin to Fortune 500 companies.

Ursa Major

Series B in 2020
Ursa Major Technologies specializes in developing advanced propulsion solutions tailored for the microsatellite and nanosatellite launch market. Founded in 2015 and based in Berthoud, Colorado, the company focuses on creating high-performance propulsion engines that utilize a combustion system powered by liquid oxygen and kerosene. By employing innovative manufacturing techniques, over 80% of its engines are produced using additively manufactured components crafted from proprietary materials. Ursa Major aims to provide aerospace clients with reliable, cost-effective engines that enhance boost propulsion capabilities for various vehicles within the microsatellite category, as well as for hypersonic applications.

Carro

Series B in 2020
Carro is a modern dropshipping marketplace that facilitates connections between retailers seeking to expand their product offerings and high-quality direct-to-consumer suppliers looking to enhance their sales channels. By eliminating the complexities and risks associated with traditional wholesale agreements, Carro allows retailers to avoid upfront costs, inventory commitments, and fulfillment challenges. Suppliers benefit by maintaining control over their partnerships, increasing brand visibility without heavy marketing investments, and obtaining customer data when their products are sold through partner stores. The platform is agnostic to e-commerce systems, enabling diverse retailers, including niche brands and marketplace businesses, to access a wide range of suppliers and products. With a vast network of thousands of retailers and suppliers, and an extensive catalog of products, Carro has positioned itself as the largest modern dropshipping marketplace globally, analyzing over $55 billion in orders.

Vurbl

Seed Round in 2020
Vurbl is a creator-focused, free streaming audio platform that facilitates the discovery and organization of various audio types, including user-generated content, across 40 categories. The platform enables users to create, upload, and share podcasts and audio commentary on a wide range of topics, such as conspiracies, wellness, business, and history. By providing these capabilities, Vurbl revolutionizes the distribution and consumption of audio-centric information, allowing content creators to engage audiences, earn subscribers, and monetize their work effectively.

Kin Insurance

Series B in 2020
Kin Insurance, Inc. is a digital insurance agency specializing in homeowners insurance and related products, including mobile home, condo, flood, manufactured home, landlord, umbrella, hurricane, wildfire, and second home insurance. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in St. Petersburg, Florida, Kin Insurance operates payment processing offices in Palatine and Chicago. By eliminating external agents, Kin Insurance offers a direct-to-consumer model that enhances the convenience and affordability of homeowners insurance. The company's technology platform provides a seamless user experience, personalized coverage options, and efficient claims processing. Kin leverages extensive property data to deliver precise pricing and improve underwriting outcomes.

Olive & June

Debt Financing in 2020
Olive & June is a company dedicated to improving the at-home nail care experience through innovative products and services. It offers a variety of nail care essentials, including tools, polishes, and educational resources, designed to help individuals achieve salon-quality results in the comfort of their own homes. In addition to its product offerings, Olive & June provides personalized manicure services at accessible prices, appealing to a diverse customer base. The combination of online and offline services allows customers to enjoy a comprehensive nail care experience tailored to their needs.

Syntiant

Series C in 2020
Syntiant specializes in developing neuromorphic semiconductors that bring artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities directly to edge devices, reducing reliance on cloud-based processing. The company's advanced chip solutions combine deep learning with semiconductor design to create ultra-low-power, high-performance processors for deep neural networks. These processors are ideal for always-on applications in battery-powered devices such as smartphones, smart speakers, earbuds, hearing aids, and laptops, enabling the development of AI technology for sensor, voice, and video applications across a wide range of products.

AI Foundation

Series B in 2020
AI Foundation is a company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence software solutions aimed at identifying malicious content online. Its flagship product, Reality Defender, employs advanced AI-driven analysis techniques to scan images, videos, and other media for signs of alteration or artificial generation. Additionally, the company provides tools that help content creators establish an honest AI watermark, which identifies AI-generated deepfakes. AI Foundation serves a diverse clientele, including academia, corporations, individuals, traditional media, social media networks, governments, and cultural organizations. Founded in 2017, the company has established partnerships with notable entities such as Marvel filmmakers, Google, Microsoft, and various universities. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, with an additional office in San Francisco, AI Foundation is focused on revolutionizing how people interact with AI and creating new opportunities for AI-powered jobs.

Doorkee

Seed Round in 2020
Doorkee Inc. operates an online rental platform designed to connect departing tenants, apartment seekers, and landlords, effectively eliminating the need for brokers. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, the platform aims to streamline the apartment rental process by aligning the interests of all parties involved. Departing tenants are incentivized to show their units, landlords benefit from reduced vacancy costs, and apartment seekers can move in without additional fees. Doorkee's technology facilitates online notices, leasing processes, and property tours, ensuring a seamless and efficient experience for users. Through its innovative approach, Doorkee enhances the moving experience for everyone involved.

Fresco

Series A in 2020
Fresco is a technology company that integrates appliances, home cooks, and recipes through its innovative KitchenOS platform. By collaborating with major appliance manufacturers such as BOSCH, Electrolux, GE Appliances, and others, Fresco acknowledges the diverse brands present in modern kitchens. Their interactive recipe application simplifies the cooking process, guiding users step-by-step in discovering, preparing, and sharing dishes, regardless of their cooking experience. Founded in 2012, Fresco operates globally, with offices located in Dublin, Ireland, and Zaragoza, Spain. The company's mission is to enhance the cooking experience by seamlessly connecting various kitchen elements, making it easier for users to create and share culinary delights.

Aspiration

Series C in 2020
Aspiration is a sustainable financial platform focused on helping consumers and businesses achieve carbon neutrality. It offers a range of financial products, including debit and credit cards, that incorporate carbon reduction solutions, enabling users to automatically offset the carbon footprint of their purchases. With over 6 million consumers, Aspiration addresses the growing demand for climate action by providing accessible tools for individuals and enterprises to engage in environmentally responsible practices. For its enterprise clients, Aspiration delivers software-based carbon footprint monitoring, a comprehensive inventory of carbon-reducing assets, and features designed to make their products carbon neutral. Through these services, Aspiration aims to facilitate climate action in everyday activities.

Brainbase

Series A in 2020
Brainbase Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a platform for managing intellectual property licensing. Founded in 2016 and based in Los Angeles, California, the platform provides tools for users to efficiently manage their licensing business, track key metrics such as sales and royalties, and assess licensee performance. Brainbase Assist, one of its key offerings, facilitates collaboration and decision-making among teams while enabling them to measure growth rates over time. The platform serves various industries, including consumer product licensing, sports, and entertainment, by streamlining the process of managing licensing, partnerships, and sponsorship agreements. By fostering a more open and accessible licensing environment, Brainbase empowers brands to effectively manage and monetize their intellectual property.

United Dwelling

Series B in 2020
United Dwelling, Inc., founded in 2019 and based in Los Angeles, California, focuses on addressing the affordable housing crisis by transforming underutilized spaces, such as garages and backyards, into additional dwelling units. The company assists property owners and developers in maximizing the value of their land by adding these units to rental or vacant properties. United Dwelling manages the entire process, which includes design, permitting, construction, tenant placement, property management, and maintenance. By utilizing data to identify suitable lots, the company primarily targets low-income and middle-income neighborhoods, contributing to workforce housing solutions. This approach not only provides affordable homes but also enables homeowners to generate additional income through monthly rent and increases their property value.

Superkind

Seed Round in 2020
Superkind is a women-led technology company focused on developing AI-powered solutions that enhance user experiences. The company operates a scanning platform that allows users to identify clothing details by scanning images. This innovative platform helps individuals quickly find information about the products they see others wearing, significantly reducing the time spent searching for such details. Through its advanced technology, Superkind aims to streamline the process of discovering fashion items, thereby creating a more efficient and user-friendly experience in the realm of apparel identification.

HouseCanary

Series C in 2020
HouseCanary, Inc. is a technology company that operates an online data platform focused on providing home valuations, forecasts, and market analytics specifically for the residential real estate sector. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in San Antonio, Texas, and Boulder, Colorado, HouseCanary's platform offers a range of services including mortgage leads, valuation reports, and a specialized tool for appraisers to generate necessary documentation and analyses at property sites. By leveraging extensive historical data and proprietary analytics, the company delivers actionable insights to its users, which include Fortune 100 banks, homebuilders, and real estate professionals. Additionally, HouseCanary provides an Analytics API that allows users to integrate detailed market data into their enterprise systems and workflows, thereby enhancing decision-making in buying and selling properties.

MOJO Sports

Series A in 2020
Mojo Sport is a developer of a sports application aimed at enhancing the experience of sports for participants of all ages. The application features activities created by youth coaches and child development experts, providing quality coaching content and feedback from coaches and players after each practice. This platform facilitates the sharing of ideas and tips, promoting improvement and engagement in sports. By combining educational resources with user-friendly technology, Mojo Sport aims to make sports more enjoyable and accessible for everyone involved.

AIKON

Venture Round in 2020
AIKON, founded in 2017 and based in San Mateo, California, specializes in developing blockchain technologies and solutions aimed at decentralizing the global digital economy. The company was established by experts from encryption technology, political strategy, and banking, with a vision to facilitate worldwide collaboration and equal opportunity, irrespective of geographic or financial barriers. AIKON's technology mitigates the volatility often associated with cryptocurrencies, enabling businesses to receive payments seamlessly without the need for traditional banking infrastructure. The company has successfully raised $2 million in funding from various investors, including the Palo Alto-based OVO Fund and angel investors from the U.S., Japan, and Europe.

Coral

Seed Round in 2019
Coral is an app designed to help cultivate sexuality and transform relationships with sex. It provides couples with guided intimacy exercises and playful daily prompts to complete together, in-person or virtually. The app uses a playful, habit-building approach to gradually improve communication, curiosity, and sensual awareness through exercises like guided eye-gazing developed by sex educator Zo Kors and mindfulness practices for sexual desire developed in collaboration with UBC Sexual Health Laboratory Director Lori Brotto. Coral has helped more than 250,000 users create their best intimate lives. It was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Bambee

Series A in 2019
Bambee, Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2016. It provides a platform that enables small and medium-sized businesses to access affordable human resource management services. Bambee allows clients to hire an HR manager starting at $99 per month, assisting them in crafting HR policies and ensuring compliance with regulations. The platform includes features such as HR Autopilot, Guided Payroll, and a suite of powerful HR tools designed to help businesses maintain compliance and enhance performance management. Additionally, Bambee serves a diverse range of industries, including food and beverage, retail, healthcare, technology, education, and manufacturing, among others. By offering these services, Bambee aims to empower businesses to operate efficiently and effectively, akin to Fortune 500 companies.

Inside Weather

Seed Round in 2019
Inside Weather is a designer and manufacturer of home and office furniture products. Customers can order products online, customize every detail, and have them delivered to their door in a few days. It was founded in Rancho Cordova, California in 2018 by Andy Beering and Cristian Petrus.

Parsley Health

Series B in 2019
Parsley Health, Inc. offers personalized holistic healthcare services focused on addressing the root causes of diseases. By considering patients' personal histories, lifestyles, environments, and genetic factors, the company creates comprehensive health regimens that may include dietary changes, lifestyle adjustments, stress management techniques, supplements, botanical medicines, and prescription drugs. Their services encompass functional medicine assessments, personalized nutrition consultations, health coaching, specialized testing, bioidentical hormone therapy, and online access to labs and medical records. Parsley Health also provides various diagnostic tests and sells health-related products online. Founded in 2015 by Dr. Robin Berzin, M.D., the company operates clinics in New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, integrating technology with wellness and preventive care to offer a subscription-based model that emphasizes chronic disease management and personalized treatment.

Alloy

Series A in 2019
Alloy Digital LLC is a prominent media company focused on the 12-34 demographic, recognized for its digital media and video network that creates and delivers original content across various platforms. In addition to its media operations, Alloy has developed an identity verification platform designed to enhance security and streamline fraud prevention for banks and financial institutions. This platform offers a single API and dashboard that simplifies the management of customer data, enabling organizations to automate their identity compliance and fraud decision processes. By integrating multiple data sources and providing tools for case management and reporting, Alloy supports financial institutions and FinTech companies in effectively addressing identity and compliance challenges.

Sidecar Health

Venture Round in 2019
Sidecar Health is an insurtech company that provides a personalized health insurance platform designed to enhance transparency and customization in healthcare coverage. The platform allows users to create tailored insurance plans that align with their specific coverage needs and financial situations. It emphasizes clarity regarding medical costs and payout structures, ensuring users understand their expenses. Additionally, Sidecar Health facilitates quick and seamless transactions, enabling consumers to pay for medical services directly at their chosen doctor's office or pharmacy using a credit card. This approach empowers individuals to access suitable and affordable health insurance options while streamlining the payment process.

Gallant Pet

Series A in 2019
Gallant Pet, Inc. is a pet service company based in San Diego, California, that specializes in stem cell preservation services for dogs. Founded in 2018, the company collects and banks stem cells from tissue during routine spay or neuter procedures. Gallant Pet also provides a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) kit for dogs suffering from osteoarthritis and other musculoskeletal issues. In addition to its preservation services, the company is engaged in clinical research to develop effective stem cell therapies for various conditions. Through its innovative approach, Gallant Pet enables pet owners to preserve their pets' young stem cells for future medical treatments.

Ursa Major

Series B in 2019
Ursa Major Technologies specializes in developing advanced propulsion solutions tailored for the microsatellite and nanosatellite launch market. Founded in 2015 and based in Berthoud, Colorado, the company focuses on creating high-performance propulsion engines that utilize a combustion system powered by liquid oxygen and kerosene. By employing innovative manufacturing techniques, over 80% of its engines are produced using additively manufactured components crafted from proprietary materials. Ursa Major aims to provide aerospace clients with reliable, cost-effective engines that enhance boost propulsion capabilities for various vehicles within the microsatellite category, as well as for hypersonic applications.

Carro

Series A in 2019
Carro is a modern dropshipping marketplace that facilitates connections between retailers seeking to expand their product offerings and high-quality direct-to-consumer suppliers looking to enhance their sales channels. By eliminating the complexities and risks associated with traditional wholesale agreements, Carro allows retailers to avoid upfront costs, inventory commitments, and fulfillment challenges. Suppliers benefit by maintaining control over their partnerships, increasing brand visibility without heavy marketing investments, and obtaining customer data when their products are sold through partner stores. The platform is agnostic to e-commerce systems, enabling diverse retailers, including niche brands and marketplace businesses, to access a wide range of suppliers and products. With a vast network of thousands of retailers and suppliers, and an extensive catalog of products, Carro has positioned itself as the largest modern dropshipping marketplace globally, analyzing over $55 billion in orders.

Madrona Venture Labs

Funding Round in 2019
Madrona Venture Labs is a startup studio based in Seattle, Washington, established in 2014. It specializes in enterprise AI and partners with entrepreneurs from the inception of their ideas to develop and fund new companies. The studio offers comprehensive support throughout the entrepreneurial journey, including idea validation, early traction development, and funding acquisition. By leveraging extensive investment experience and a network of industry experts, Madrona Venture Labs aims to assist founders in creating successful businesses from the ground up.

NovaSignal

Series C in 2019
NovaSignal Corporation is a medical device company that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of advanced diagnostic systems for brain health management. Founded in 2013 and based in Los Angeles, California, with a location in Bengaluru, India, NovaSignal's key products include the Lucid robotic system and the Lucid M1 system. These innovative devices utilize a combination of non-invasive ultrasound, robotics, and artificial intelligence to facilitate the early detection of conditions such as stroke, trauma, and dementia by analyzing real-time cerebral blood flow. The company's technology enables clinicians to accurately assess brain health by automatically adjusting the orientation and position of the device to capture critical data. Formerly known as Neural Analytics, Inc., the company rebranded to NovaSignal Corporation in July 2020.

AIKON

Venture Round in 2019
AIKON, founded in 2017 and based in San Mateo, California, specializes in developing blockchain technologies and solutions aimed at decentralizing the global digital economy. The company was established by experts from encryption technology, political strategy, and banking, with a vision to facilitate worldwide collaboration and equal opportunity, irrespective of geographic or financial barriers. AIKON's technology mitigates the volatility often associated with cryptocurrencies, enabling businesses to receive payments seamlessly without the need for traditional banking infrastructure. The company has successfully raised $2 million in funding from various investors, including the Palo Alto-based OVO Fund and angel investors from the U.S., Japan, and Europe.

Bambee

Series A in 2019
Bambee, Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2016. It provides a platform that enables small and medium-sized businesses to access affordable human resource management services. Bambee allows clients to hire an HR manager starting at $99 per month, assisting them in crafting HR policies and ensuring compliance with regulations. The platform includes features such as HR Autopilot, Guided Payroll, and a suite of powerful HR tools designed to help businesses maintain compliance and enhance performance management. Additionally, Bambee serves a diverse range of industries, including food and beverage, retail, healthcare, technology, education, and manufacturing, among others. By offering these services, Bambee aims to empower businesses to operate efficiently and effectively, akin to Fortune 500 companies.

DoltHub

Seed Round in 2019
DoltHub is a software company established in 2018 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California. It specializes in developing Dolt, an open-source SQL database that incorporates native Git versioning. This innovative platform allows users to clone, branch, and merge data seamlessly while maintaining a familiar SQL interface, serving as a drop-in replacement for MySQL. DoltHub also offers collaboration tools that facilitate efficient data sharing and teamwork. Users can create and host public Dolt repositories with customizable write permissions, enhancing collaborative efforts in data management. The company's focus on reducing friction in data distribution positions it as a valuable resource for teams seeking an effective database solution.

Vyng

Series A in 2018
Vyng Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Monica, California, that specializes in developing a video ringtones application and a next-generation Caller ID platform for mobile phones. Founded in 2014, Vyng allows users to set video channels as ringtones, which play on the lock screen with incoming calls. Since its launch in 2018, the platform has gained significant traction, with 4 billion videos played across 170 countries. Vyng's innovative approach visualizes calling systems by replacing traditional dialers with videos, animations, and stickers, enhancing the user experience during calls. The company aims to facilitate better conversations among friends, family, and businesses, particularly targeting the next half billion smartphone users in India and beyond. Vyng has successfully raised $7 million in funding from investors including March Capital and Omidyar Network, as well as notable figures from Giphy and GroupMe.

Digital Diagnostics

Series A in 2018
Digital Diagnostics Inc. is an artificial intelligence diagnostics company focused on enhancing healthcare through technology. Founded in 2010 by Michael Abramoff, MD, PhD, the company has developed a suite of autonomous algorithms that analyze medical images to detect various diseases. Its flagship products include IDx-DR, which identifies diabetic retinopathy; IDx-G, which monitors glaucoma indicators; and IDx-AMD, designed to detect age-related macular degeneration. The company also offers algorithms for diagnosing conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, cardiovascular disease, and stroke risk. By providing these innovative solutions, Digital Diagnostics aims to improve the quality, accessibility, equity, and affordability of healthcare worldwide. Operating from Coralville, Iowa, the company distributes its products both domestically and internationally, striving to integrate autonomous AI into standard clinical practices and enhance patient outcomes.

Alto Solutions

Seed Round in 2018
Alto Solutions, Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates the management of self-directed individual retirement accounts (IRAs). The company offers various IRA products, including Alto IRA, which allows users to invest in alternative assets such as private equity, venture capital, real estate, loans, and cryptocurrency. Its Checkbook+ IRA provides customers with check-writing control, enhancing the management of real estate investments. Additionally, Alto CryptoIRA connects users directly to Coinbase for cryptocurrency trading. The platform features a user-friendly dashboard for managing accounts and investments, and assists investors in determining their eligibility for different types of investments while identifying financial trust companies for asset custody. Serving a diverse clientele that includes wealth managers, registered investment advisors, real estate owners, and entrepreneurs, Alto Solutions aims to democratize access to alternative asset investing. Founded in 2015 and based in Nashville, Tennessee, the company was previously known as Saltvest, Inc.

Rize

Seed Round in 2018
Rize develops customer-centric financial applications aimed at fintechs, established financial institutions, and non-financial brands. Its innovative technology features patent-pending Synthetic Account capabilities, which integrate checking, saving, and brokerage services into a single, flexible platform. This allows clients to create tailored products and user experiences that address the specific needs of their customers. By offering a unified application programming interface (API), Rize enables businesses to efficiently build across various account types, simplifying the development process and enhancing financial service delivery.

DISQO

Series A in 2018
DISQO, Inc. is a consumer data provider based in Glendale, California, with additional operations in Danbury, Connecticut. Established in 2018, the company specializes in delivering insights and measurement tools that assist market research agencies, analytics firms, and brands in understanding customer experiences. DISQO's platform harnesses a vast opt-in consumer data set, allowing businesses to analyze customer interactions and outcomes effectively. By offering agile testing and advertising measurement solutions, DISQO enables organizations to make informed decisions that enhance operational efficiency and improve customer touchpoints. The company has garnered recognition in Deloitte’s Fast 500 and is noted as a Top 100 Next Gen Workplace.

Bambee

Seed Round in 2018
Bambee, Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2016. It provides a platform that enables small and medium-sized businesses to access affordable human resource management services. Bambee allows clients to hire an HR manager starting at $99 per month, assisting them in crafting HR policies and ensuring compliance with regulations. The platform includes features such as HR Autopilot, Guided Payroll, and a suite of powerful HR tools designed to help businesses maintain compliance and enhance performance management. Additionally, Bambee serves a diverse range of industries, including food and beverage, retail, healthcare, technology, education, and manufacturing, among others. By offering these services, Bambee aims to empower businesses to operate efficiently and effectively, akin to Fortune 500 companies.

Paradromics

Seed Round in 2018
Paradromics, Inc. is focused on developing advanced brain-machine interfaces aimed at enhancing communication between the brain and external devices, particularly for individuals with neurodegenerative diseases. The company specializes in creating implantable systems that facilitate neural data decoding, allowing complex brain signals to be translated into data streams suitable for various neural prostheses. Paradromics is dedicated to providing high data-rate brain-computer interface technology that supports bidirectional data transmission, enabling patients to regain functionality lost due to neurological conditions. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Emagispace

Series B in 2018
Emagispace, Inc. operates an online platform that innovates interior construction and design through its sustainable building block technology, EmagiBlock®. Founded in 2014 and based in Larkspur, Colorado, the company provides a modular system that allows for the creation of versatile, temporary, and non-permanent interior spaces. Its offerings include lightweight Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) products, interlocking blocks, and various assembly components such as doors and windows. Emagispace caters to multiple sectors, including office interiors, retail displays, tradeshows, galleries, and performance sets for film and television. The company aims to disrupt traditional construction methods by providing cost-effective and environmentally friendly solutions that facilitate easy reconfiguration and repurposing of spaces.

Novel Effect

Series A in 2018
Novel Effect is a Seattle-based company that specializes in voice-driven media and entertainment. Its primary offering is a voice interactive storytelling application that enhances the reading experience by synchronizing theme music and sound effects with voice recognition technology. This innovative application provides voice-activated companion audio that activates as children read, creating immersive and interactive experiences. By blending physical and digital worlds, Novel Effect aims to foster learning and engagement between children and parents in a manner that is both supportive and non-distracting. The company's focus is on enriching storytelling through technology, making it easier for families to enjoy books, videos, and games together.

Sagely Naturals

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Sagely Naturals specializes in plant-based wellness products designed to promote overall well-being. The company offers a range of hemp-derived, CBD-infused items that are crafted in certified facilities, ensuring adherence to stringent quality control standards. By incorporating potent botanicals and organic ingredients, Sagely Naturals aims to provide consumers with effective blends that support relaxation and improve sleep quality.

Carro

Seed Round in 2018
Carro is a modern dropshipping marketplace that facilitates connections between retailers seeking to expand their product offerings and high-quality direct-to-consumer suppliers looking to enhance their sales channels. By eliminating the complexities and risks associated with traditional wholesale agreements, Carro allows retailers to avoid upfront costs, inventory commitments, and fulfillment challenges. Suppliers benefit by maintaining control over their partnerships, increasing brand visibility without heavy marketing investments, and obtaining customer data when their products are sold through partner stores. The platform is agnostic to e-commerce systems, enabling diverse retailers, including niche brands and marketplace businesses, to access a wide range of suppliers and products. With a vast network of thousands of retailers and suppliers, and an extensive catalog of products, Carro has positioned itself as the largest modern dropshipping marketplace globally, analyzing over $55 billion in orders.

Greenfly

Series B in 2018
Greenfly, Inc. is a digital asset management company that specializes in content collaboration and distribution for sports and entertainment organizations. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, with an additional office in Paris, France, Greenfly offers a software platform and mobile app designed to automate the collection, organization, and distribution of short-form digital media. This platform empowers users, including athletes and brand ambassadors, to create and share media content in real-time, thereby enhancing social engagement and expanding audiences. By streamlining content workflows, Greenfly enables organizations to improve fan engagement and drive revenue through effective media management.

NovaSignal

Series B in 2018
NovaSignal Corporation is a medical device company that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of advanced diagnostic systems for brain health management. Founded in 2013 and based in Los Angeles, California, with a location in Bengaluru, India, NovaSignal's key products include the Lucid robotic system and the Lucid M1 system. These innovative devices utilize a combination of non-invasive ultrasound, robotics, and artificial intelligence to facilitate the early detection of conditions such as stroke, trauma, and dementia by analyzing real-time cerebral blood flow. The company's technology enables clinicians to accurately assess brain health by automatically adjusting the orientation and position of the device to capture critical data. Formerly known as Neural Analytics, Inc., the company rebranded to NovaSignal Corporation in July 2020.

CABA Design

Venture Round in 2018
CABA specializes in the design and production of custom furniture. Their innovative eCommerce experience offers accessible custom furniture to the everyday customer.

Medal

Seed Round in 2017
Medal, Inc. is a healthcare company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in the extraction, transportation, translation, and sharing of medical information. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on facilitating the review, coordination, referral, analysis, billing, and auditing of medical data to enhance efficiency in healthcare administration. As of July 2020, Medal operates as a subsidiary of CIOX Health, further strengthening its capabilities in the healthcare industry.

Comparably

Venture Round in 2017
Comparably is an online platform that specializes in providing comprehensive compensation and culture data to enhance workplace transparency and employee satisfaction. The platform offers insights into compensation based on various factors such as gender, years of experience, region, and company size. By assessing employees' values and needs related to work-life balance, Comparably helps organizations understand what is important to their workforce. This information enables businesses to create more rewarding and sustainable work environments.

HouseCanary

Series A in 2017
HouseCanary, Inc. is a technology company that operates an online data platform focused on providing home valuations, forecasts, and market analytics specifically for the residential real estate sector. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in San Antonio, Texas, and Boulder, Colorado, HouseCanary's platform offers a range of services including mortgage leads, valuation reports, and a specialized tool for appraisers to generate necessary documentation and analyses at property sites. By leveraging extensive historical data and proprietary analytics, the company delivers actionable insights to its users, which include Fortune 100 banks, homebuilders, and real estate professionals. Additionally, HouseCanary provides an Analytics API that allows users to integrate detailed market data into their enterprise systems and workflows, thereby enhancing decision-making in buying and selling properties.

LifeCo

Venture Round in 2017
LifeCo, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in healthcare-as-a-service software. The company offers a fully integrated platform designed to simplify health management and insurance services. LifeCo's software facilitates both primary and catastrophic healthcare services, providing users with a comprehensive solution for ongoing health management. This platform aims to enhance the quality of care by consolidating various healthcare services into a single account, allowing users easy access to all necessary facilities. Additionally, LifeCo incorporates fitness services into its offerings, further supporting a holistic approach to health and wellness.

The Baby Box

Series A in 2016
The Baby Box Co. revives a cherished 80-year-old tradition from Finland, offering expectant parents a safe sleeping environment for their infants through the Baby Box. This initiative aims to replicate Finland's success in achieving one of the lowest infant mortality rates globally. The Baby Box Co. is dedicated to ensuring the safety of its products, which adhere to stringent international safety standards, including ASTM, CPSC, JPMA, Health Canada, and EN guidelines. Their manufacturing processes prioritize non-toxic and environmentally safe materials, ensuring that every component, from the ink on the exterior to the glue used, meets rigorous inspection criteria. In addition to offering Baby Boxes, the company provides an integrated program that includes online parenting classes and educational video courses, rewarding parental participation with essential products that support healthy infant and toddler development. Through these efforts, The Baby Box Co. seeks to equip parents with the resources needed to provide a safe and nurturing start for their children.

Emagispace

Series A in 2016
Emagispace, Inc. operates an online platform that innovates interior construction and design through its sustainable building block technology, EmagiBlock®. Founded in 2014 and based in Larkspur, Colorado, the company provides a modular system that allows for the creation of versatile, temporary, and non-permanent interior spaces. Its offerings include lightweight Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) products, interlocking blocks, and various assembly components such as doors and windows. Emagispace caters to multiple sectors, including office interiors, retail displays, tradeshows, galleries, and performance sets for film and television. The company aims to disrupt traditional construction methods by providing cost-effective and environmentally friendly solutions that facilitate easy reconfiguration and repurposing of spaces.

Bambee

Seed Round in 2016
Bambee, Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2016. It provides a platform that enables small and medium-sized businesses to access affordable human resource management services. Bambee allows clients to hire an HR manager starting at $99 per month, assisting them in crafting HR policies and ensuring compliance with regulations. The platform includes features such as HR Autopilot, Guided Payroll, and a suite of powerful HR tools designed to help businesses maintain compliance and enhance performance management. Additionally, Bambee serves a diverse range of industries, including food and beverage, retail, healthcare, technology, education, and manufacturing, among others. By offering these services, Bambee aims to empower businesses to operate efficiently and effectively, akin to Fortune 500 companies.

AirMap

Series A in 2016
AirMap, Inc. is a digital airspace and automation company that specializes in software solutions for managing low-altitude airspace and facilitating drone operations. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, with additional offices in Europe and Asia, AirMap offers a UAS Traffic Management (UTM) platform. This platform provides critical airspace information, including geometries, restrictions, and situational awareness, to various stakeholders, such as airspace authorities, enterprise operators, and developers. AirMap aims to enable safe and efficient drone flight by organizing and automating airspace management, thereby fostering innovation in applications ranging from agriculture to public safety. The company collaborates with industry partners and is actively involved in initiatives like the Small UAV Coalition and NASA's UTM program, ensuring it plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of low-altitude aviation.

Comparably

Series A in 2016
Comparably is an online platform that specializes in providing comprehensive compensation and culture data to enhance workplace transparency and employee satisfaction. The platform offers insights into compensation based on various factors such as gender, years of experience, region, and company size. By assessing employees' values and needs related to work-life balance, Comparably helps organizations understand what is important to their workforce. This information enables businesses to create more rewarding and sustainable work environments.

Fuigo

Seed Round in 2015
Fuigo is a technology platform and shared studio workspace designed to support interior designers by providing essential business management tools and resources. Established in April 2016 by Maury and Mickey Riad, Fuigo is headquartered in a custom-designed 18,000-square-foot studio on Park Avenue in New York. The platform facilitates various aspects of interior design management, including bookkeeping, project purchases, vendor payments, and order processing, allowing designers to efficiently handle everything from proposals to installations. The studio also offers dedicated workspaces and access to advanced technology specifically tailored for the interior design industry, fostering a collaborative environment for its resident designers.

AutoIVF

AutoIVF is a biotechnology research company focused on enhancing the in vitro fertilization (IVF) process through the development of microfluidic technologies. By automating key aspects of IVF procedures, AutoIVF aims to reduce costs and improve efficiency, making fertility treatments more accessible to patients facing infertility challenges. The company's innovations are designed to streamline time-consuming tasks, ultimately increasing the reliability of the IVF process and supporting a broader range of patients in their quest to conceive.
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