Alumni Ventures Group, LLC is a venture capital firm based in Manchester, New Hampshire, founded in 2013. The firm specializes in seed and early-stage investments, as well as late-stage pre-IPO opportunities, with a flexible approach that is sector and geographic agnostic. Alumni Ventures aims to provide high-quality, diversified venture portfolios to individual investors, particularly accredited alumni from top entrepreneurial schools, who may not have had access to venture capital previously. The firm focuses on backing companies that have an alumni connection and are led by established institutional investors with expertise in their respective fields. Additionally, Alumni Ventures offers focused funds that enable accredited investors to access a diverse portfolio of investments across various types, sectors, stages, and geographies.
Senior Associate, Seed Fund and Doctors Innovate Fund
Drew Wandzilak
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Ray Wu
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Director of Investment Operations
Past deals in California
CytoVale
Series D in 2024
CytoVale, Inc. is a medical technology company based in San Francisco, California, established in 2012. The company specializes in developing biomarkers that leverage the mechanical properties of individual cells, a field known as mechanomics. By utilizing microfluidics technology, CytoVale can efficiently route and physically probe single cells to measure multiple biomarkers simultaneously. This innovative approach aims to enhance early detection of immune-mediated diseases, particularly sepsis, thereby improving patient outcomes and reducing treatment costs. CytoVale's integration of cell mechanics with machine learning positions it at the forefront of revolutionizing diagnostic practices in healthcare.
Rypplzz
Seed Round in 2024
Rypplzz Inc. is a 3D-geospatial technology company based in Los Angeles, California, established in 2016. It specializes in developing and installing Interlife, a 3D geospatial Internet system that allows for the creation and manipulation of data linked to specific locations in airspace. Rypplzz has created a patented software platform that connects digital files to precise geolocations, enabling clients to transform their airspace into monetizable engagement opportunities. The technology is particularly relevant in industries such as sports, entertainment, and hospitality, where it enhances fan engagement and generates new revenue streams for large venues and content owners. Additionally, Rypplzz's platform offers applications in security for large commercial spaces, making it valuable amid the growing emphasis on augmented reality, web3, and geo-location services.
Magnetic Insight
Series B in 2024
Magnetic Insight, Inc. specializes in magnetic particle imaging (MPI), an innovative imaging technology that utilizes iron oxide nanoparticle tracers and time-varying magnetic fields. The company has developed several products, including the MOMENTUM imager, a pre-clinical MPI solution that produces high-quality images through advanced magnet geometry and a proprietary reconstruction process. Additionally, Magnetic Insight offers VivoTrax, a nanoparticle designed for cell tracking and as a blood pool agent in pre-clinical studies, and Hyper, an add-on module for the MOMENTUM system that assists in identifying treatment targets and administering localized magnetic hyperthermia. Another product, Relax, serves as a particle relaxometry module. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Alameda, California, Magnetic Insight aims to enhance preclinical diagnostic research by enabling quantitative cell tracking, imaging of vascular functions, and visualization of various biological processes, thereby addressing challenges in clinical and translational research.
Grayce
Series A in 2024
Grayce, Inc. is a health care agency based in San Francisco that specializes in providing personalized support for families and employees managing the care of aging adults and children. Established in 2019, Grayce offers a comprehensive range of services, including assistance with insurance, finances, legal plans, medical care, home care, housing, and daily needs. The company emphasizes individualized guidance, ensuring that each member receives dedicated support from a social worker who helps manage their overall care. This includes planning, resource identification, care coordination, and advocacy, empowering family caregivers to effectively navigate the complexities of caring for their loved ones.
Atom Computing
Venture Round in 2024
Atom Computing Inc. is a company based in Berkeley, California, that focuses on manufacturing scalable quantum computers utilizing individual atoms. Founded in 2018, the company harnesses the quantum mechanical properties of atoms to process information and address complex problems that traditional computers cannot solve. Atom Computing's technology allows for the optical control, scaling, and stabilization of these atoms, facilitating efficient quantum calculations in various fields, including drug design, computational chemistry, and general computing. Through its innovative approach, Atom Computing aims to advance the development of quantum technology and expand its applications across multiple industries.
Frore Systems
Series C in 2024
Frore Systems is a technology company based in San Jose, California, with additional offices in Taiwan and South Korea. It specializes in the development of advanced thermal solutions for consumer devices, focusing on active cooling technologies. The company's flagship products, AirJet® Mini and AirJet® Pro, utilize piezoelectric MEMS technology to provide efficient and silent heat dissipation. These cooling chips significantly enhance device performance and offer a solid-state alternative to traditional fans, setting new benchmarks for the computing industry. Frore Systems aims to improve the overall user experience by enabling device manufacturers to implement high-performance cooling solutions in their products.
Bionaut Labs
Series B in 2024
Bionaut Labs, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2016. The company specializes in developing a novel intra-tissue navigation platform utilizing Bionaut nano/micro robots that operate within the body. This innovative technology enables precise anatomical targeting for the treatment of central nervous system disorders, offering a new approach to precision medicine. By employing remote-controlled micro-robots, Bionaut Labs enhances the development of therapeutics, making advanced technologies like gene therapy and CRISPR-Cas9 feasible in challenging clinical scenarios. The Bionaut platform allows medical professionals to access any anatomic location within the body, facilitating the automation of complex procedures while eliminating the need for external incisions, thereby improving patient outcomes for those with limited treatment options.
SafeBase
Series B in 2024
SafeBase, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in cloud-based security software aimed at helping organizations establish and enhance their security programs. The company’s offerings include a smart trust center platform that facilitates the sharing of security posture and automates access to sensitive documents. SafeBase provides solutions such as SafeBase Inspected, which features a website badge linking to a custom security status page, as well as custom security checklists and continuous monitoring of security systems. Additionally, the software assists organizations in configuring security policies, thereby enabling them to implement robust security practices effectively.
Rally Reader
Seed Round in 2024
Rally Reader is an AI-powered e-reading platform designed for K-12 students, founded in 2020 and based in Palo Alto, California. The platform aims to enhance independent reading by providing real-time support and feedback, enabling children to build reading fluency. It features an AI Reading Coach that identifies errors and tracks accuracy on a word-by-word basis. Additionally, Rally Reader allows users to set goals, monitor progress, and share feedback through notifications. This approach offers children a flexible reading experience, reduces stress, and encourages the development of their own ideas.
SIQ Basketball
Seed Round in 2024
SIQ Basketball, based in Los Angeles, California, specializes in developing innovative sports technology. The company has created a smart basketball that is approved for official gameplay by the International Basketball Federation. In addition to its hardware, SIQ Basketball offers sports analytics software tailored for sports organizations. This technology includes applications that provide customized video content, data collection, and advanced analysis through real-time tracking of players, teams, and equipment. By integrating statistics with video, SIQ Basketball enables teams, broadcasters, and fans to analyze games more efficiently, allowing coaches to deliver prompt feedback to players and significantly reducing scouting time.
Observe
Series B in 2024
Observe Inc. is a technology company based in San Mateo, California, founded in 2017. It offers an online platform designed for log analytics, infrastructure monitoring, and application performance management. The platform consolidates fragmented logs, metrics, and traces into a unified data lake, enhancing the storage, management, and analysis of business data. Its unique Data Graph technology allows users to quickly diagnose issues in distributed applications, significantly improving the speed of issue resolution compared to traditional observability solutions. By leveraging an elastic cloud architecture, the platform simplifies troubleshooting and reduces outages, allowing engineers to focus more on development and less on incident investigation.
Pendulum Therapeutics
Series C in 2024
Pendulum Therapeutics Inc. is a microbiome-focused company based in San Francisco that specializes in developing medical probiotics and prebiotics aimed at managing chronic illnesses, particularly type 2 diabetes. The company's flagship product, Pendulum Glucose Control, was introduced in 2020 and has demonstrated effectiveness in lowering blood sugar spikes and reducing A1C levels, as evidenced by published clinical trials. Pendulum utilizes evidence-based microbiome science and DNA sequencing to create targeted interventions, allowing clinicians to identify specific microbiome markers for disease treatment. Founded in 2013, Pendulum holds 13 patents and has 42 pending, with significant backing from prominent investors. The company sells its products online, focusing on improving healthcare through innovative microbiome therapies.
Kyte
Series B in 2024
Kyte is a technology and operations company that specializes in providing on-demand car rentals delivered directly to customers' locations. Founded in 2019 in San Francisco by Francesco Wiedemann, Ludwig Schoenack, and Nikolaus Volk, Kyte allows customers to rent vehicles for varying durations, from a single day to several weeks or months. Operating in over ten cities across the United States, the company aims to simplify travel by offering services that include car delivery, cleaning, and refueling, thus eliminating the necessity for individuals to purchase their own vehicles for longer trips. Kyte is experiencing rapid growth as it expands its reach and services.
Heart Aerospace
Series B in 2024
Heart Aerospace AB, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, with an additional location in Palo Alto, California, focuses on developing an electric regional airliner aimed at enhancing sustainable transportation for regional travel. The company's flagship aircraft, the ES-19, is designed to accommodate nineteen passengers and boasts an operational range of 400 kilometers. Heart Aerospace seeks to significantly reduce fuel and maintenance costs compared to traditional aircraft while achieving zero operational emissions. The innovative design allows for a low infrastructural footprint, facilitating the use of small airports located near city centers. Heart's objective is to secure certification for the ES-19 for commercial operations by 2026, aligning with its mission to provide affordable and environmentally friendly travel options across the globe.
Lightship
Series B in 2024
Lightship is an early-stage hardware startup founded in 2020 by former Tesla employees, based in San Francisco. The company is focused on revolutionizing the recreational vehicle (RV) industry, which is valued at $26 billion, by developing an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer. This innovative vehicle aims to provide an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional gas-powered RVs, alleviating issues such as noise, emissions, and range anxiety. By prioritizing sustainability, Lightship seeks to enhance outdoor travel experiences while promoting the preservation of nature. The company’s approach allows travelers to reduce fuel costs and minimize their environmental impact, making it easier to explore the outdoors responsibly.
AvantStay
Venture Round in 2024
AvantStay, Inc. is a hospitality company founded in 2016 and based in Los Angeles, California, specializing in vacation rental homes. The company operates a next-generation platform that redefines travel and investment experiences by offering a highly curated selection of short-term rental properties tailored to guests' needs. With a portfolio exceeding 450 premier properties across more than 60 cities, AvantStay utilizes proprietary technology to facilitate seamless bookings and efficient property management. The company has established partnerships with various online travel agencies, enabling direct bookings and enhancing accessibility for travelers. AvantStay aims to provide an elevated and authentic experience for its customers while maintaining an asset under management exceeding $800 million.
Mythical Games
Series C in 2024
Mythical Games Inc. is a game technology studio founded in 2018 and based in Sherman Oaks, California, with an additional office in Seattle, Washington. The company develops blockchain-based games and aims to create a new generation of gaming experiences by enabling true ownership of digital assets, verifiable scarcity, and integrated secondary markets. Its flagship title, Blankos, is a casual multiplayer game where players can buy, trade, and sell their unique designs. Mythical Games also provides tools for content creators and brands, allowing them to customize and own game assets. By fostering a decentralized gaming ecosystem, the company brings players, developers, and content creators together, promoting personalized experiences and driving consumer adoption of distributed ledger technology through innovative gaming products.
CytoVale
Series C in 2023
CytoVale, Inc. is a medical technology company based in San Francisco, California, established in 2012. The company specializes in developing biomarkers that leverage the mechanical properties of individual cells, a field known as mechanomics. By utilizing microfluidics technology, CytoVale can efficiently route and physically probe single cells to measure multiple biomarkers simultaneously. This innovative approach aims to enhance early detection of immune-mediated diseases, particularly sepsis, thereby improving patient outcomes and reducing treatment costs. CytoVale's integration of cell mechanics with machine learning positions it at the forefront of revolutionizing diagnostic practices in healthcare.
Divergent
Series D in 2023
Divergent Technologies, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of 3D printed vehicles. Incorporated in 2014, Divergent has pioneered the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS™), an innovative software-hardware platform designed to revolutionize industrial digital manufacturing. This system enables customers to design, additively manufacture, and automatically assemble complex structures for a variety of applications, including automotive, aerospace, and defense. By optimizing designs and dematerializing structures, DAPS significantly enhances manufacturing efficiency while reducing waste and environmental impact. The company's approach eliminates the need for traditional tooling, facilitating radical innovation and capital reduction in vehicle manufacturing.
Ellipsis Health
Series A in 2023
Ellipsis Health, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2013. It specializes in developing analytics solutions that utilize artificial intelligence to enhance behavioral health assessments by analyzing patient speech and clinical data. The company's platform offers a behavioral biomarker technology that generates clinical-grade evaluations of anxiety and depression severity, as well as sub-clinical assessments of stress. This innovative approach allows healthcare systems to continuously monitor their patient populations for mental health conditions, particularly depression, and facilitates timely support for patients in need. By integrating affective computing into patient and care team interactions, Ellipsis Health aims to create real-time behavioral health vital signs for improved patient outcomes.
Glydways
Series B in 2023
Glydways, formerly known as Wayfarer, is a transportation technology and clean energy company located in South San Francisco, California. The company focuses on designing, manufacturing, installing, and operating affordable autonomous transportation systems that cater to various capacity needs, including low, medium, and extremely high-capacity demands. Glydways aims to transform mobility and public transportation by providing a system that operates profitably at existing mass transit fares. Its solutions are designed for efficiency, featuring a small physical and environmental footprint, with zero greenhouse gas emissions. By offering a personal, private car experience, Glydways enhances passenger capacity while minimizing costs and environmental impact.
Chef Robotics
Funding Round in 2023
Chef Robotics is a robotics and artificial intelligence company serving the food industry. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Canvas
Series B in 2023
Canvas is a construction robotics company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing and manufacturing construction machinery that utilizes machine learning to automate the installation of drywall at construction sites. By integrating robots into the workflow of skilled workers, Canvas enhances the quality, speed, and predictability of drywall finishing, ultimately improving project outcomes. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to transform traditional construction practices and deliver superior results in the industry.
Crate
Seed Round in 2023
Crate is an AI-driven platform that transforms content consumption and sharing. Founded in 2021 and based in Los Angeles, California, the company offers a solution that allows users to collect and save content from various apps and websites. Its platform enables individuals to organize, group, label, and annotate articles, podcasts, videos, and tweets. By streamlining the process of importing content from other platforms, Crate empowers content creators to customize, curate, and share their work effortlessly. The company aims to enhance how users interact with digital content, making it more accessible and engaging.
Ossium Health
Series C in 2023
Ossium Health, Inc. is engaged in the development and manufacturing of cell therapy products aimed at treating leukemia, other blood cancers, and tissue damage, as well as addressing radiation poisoning. The company offers a range of innovative therapies, including HPC, Marrow, which features HLA-matched bone marrow stem cells for hematopoietic reconstitution in blood cancer patients; Chimera, which enhances organ transplantation; and Chymalis, composed of mesenchymal stem cells that promote the healing of damaged bone and muscle tissue. Additionally, Ossium provides bone marrow cells for research purposes in oncology and immunology. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Ossium Health focuses on improving health outcomes and longevity through advanced bioengineering techniques.
PharmaCCX
Seed Round in 2023
PharmaCCX, Inc. is a company that operates a market access platform designed to streamline the pricing and procurement of medicines for healthcare payers, thereby facilitating quicker patient access to necessary treatments. The platform primarily supports oncology pharmaceutical companies and various healthcare systems in the United States and Europe. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, PharmaCCX also maintains offices in Stockholm, Sweden; San Mateo, California; and Zug, Switzerland. The company's software enhances the efficiency of market access teams within pharmaceutical companies and payers, enabling them to effectively plan, negotiate, and manage innovative payment models.
SafeBase
Series A in 2023
SafeBase, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in cloud-based security software aimed at helping organizations establish and enhance their security programs. The company’s offerings include a smart trust center platform that facilitates the sharing of security posture and automates access to sensitive documents. SafeBase provides solutions such as SafeBase Inspected, which features a website badge linking to a custom security status page, as well as custom security checklists and continuous monitoring of security systems. Additionally, the software assists organizations in configuring security policies, thereby enabling them to implement robust security practices effectively.
Praxis Labs
Series A in 2023
Praxis Labs, Inc. specializes in developing virtual reality-based software aimed at enhancing diversity and inclusion training in the workplace. The company combines research-backed curriculum with advanced VR technology to create immersive training modules that address unconscious bias. Its offerings include designing educational content, producing high-quality training materials, and providing measurable metrics to assess improvements in understanding and empathy regarding implicit bias. Established in 2019 and headquartered in Stanford, California, Praxis Labs focuses on embedding equity and inclusion throughout the employee lifecycle, ultimately striving to improve workplace culture and outcomes.
BlueX Trade
Venture Round in 2023
BlueX Trade, Inc. operates an online freight marketplace that connects carriers, trade service providers, and shippers. The company's digital platform allows carriers to monetize their networks while enabling trade service providers to expand their customer reach. It offers enterprise shippers access to top-tier services and competitive rates. Additionally, BlueX provides a Rate Management System (RMS) that automatically updates shippers' spot and contract rates through direct digital connections with ocean carriers. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Diamond Bar, California, with an office in Taiwan, BlueX also functions as a trade finance platform that enhances cash flow for small and medium-sized enterprises involved in the global supply chain. By leveraging artificial intelligence, BlueX automates the trade finance process, facilitating streamlined access to capital for buyers and sellers.
Chef Robotics
Seed Round in 2023
Chef Robotics is a robotics and artificial intelligence company serving the food industry. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Chef Robotics
Seed Round in 2023
Chef Robotics is a robotics and artificial intelligence company serving the food industry. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Aviator
Seed Round in 2023
Aviator is a developer productivity platform founded in 2021 by Ankit Jain in San Francisco, California. The company focuses on enhancing the efficiency of software teams by automating tedious workflows and repetitive tasks involved in the software development process. Aviator's tools assist teams in managing various development activities, such as validating, testing, reviewing, merging, and monitoring, while also providing analytics on workflow efficiency. By streamlining these necessary actions, Aviator aims to improve team velocity, reduce time to production, and maintain healthy systems, enabling software teams of all sizes to build faster and more effectively.
Headroom
Seed Round in 2023
Headroom, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-driven virtual meeting platform. Founded in 2020, Headroom's platform enhances remote collaboration by managing distracting meeting tasks, such as providing transcripts and smart summaries with highlights. It features gesture recognition technology, allowing participants to express approvals non-verbally, which facilitates smoother interactions. By optimizing video quality and increasing awareness of participants' surroundings, Headroom enables users to focus on building relationships and solving problems rather than being sidetracked by technicalities.
Zoo
Seed Round in 2023
Zoo is an infrastructure company that focuses on creating solutions for hardware design. Founded in 2021 and based in Inglewood, California, Zoo integrates various tools and technologies to support hardware designers. Its offerings include automation, websites, and applications that facilitate the development of innovative hardware design tools. By providing a cohesive platform, Zoo aims to enhance the capabilities available to developers in this sector, enabling a new generation of hardware design tools that share common functionalities.
Bitwave
Series A in 2022
Bitwave is a financial software developer based in San Francisco, California, established in 2018 by Amy Kalnoki and Patrick White. The company specializes in providing tools that enable businesses to incorporate digital assets into their accounting and operational workflows. Its platform simplifies and streamlines tasks related to cryptocurrency, including tax tracking, bookkeeping, and decentralized finance monitoring. Bitwave's software integrates with various accounting systems and blockchains, facilitating efficient management of cryptocurrency transactions and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Through its solutions, Bitwave aims to enhance the financial management of enterprises engaging with digital assets.
Operative Intelligence
Seed Round in 2022
Operative Intelligence is an artificial intelligence-based operations management platform founded in 2021 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company specializes in customer analytics software designed to enhance the performance of contact centers. Its platform analyzes and quantifies opportunities for performance improvement, enabling organizations to systematically manage their customer operations. By offering a detailed understanding of call behaviors and outcomes, the software helps clients identify the root causes of customer demand. This insight allows businesses to prioritize opportunities for improvement based on the quantifiable benefits associated with each customer interaction, thereby driving efficiency and effectiveness in customer service operations.
Citrine Informatics
Venture Round in 2022
Citrine Informatics, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance materials development. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with an additional office in Pittsburgh, the company operates a platform that aggregates and analyzes extensive datasets related to materials, chemicals, and devices. This platform aims to streamline research and development, manufacturing, and supply chain processes for organizations involved in producing physical products. By employing data science and machine learning, Citrine Informatics accelerates the discovery of new materials and helps identify defects early in the research process, thereby improving product design and development efficiency across various sectors, including energy, aerospace, and electronics.
Medcrypt
Series B in 2022
MedCrypt Inc. is a cybersecurity company specializing in the protection of medical devices. Founded in 2016 and based in Encinitas, California, MedCrypt provides data security solutions for a wide range of medical devices, including implantable devices like pacemakers and various surgical robots. The company's platform offers data security as a service to medical device original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), enabling them to implement essential security features quickly and efficiently. These features include user authentication, data encryption, and transaction monitoring to detect potential malicious behavior. By integrating security capabilities into medical devices with minimal code, MedCrypt allows engineers to focus on developing innovative clinical functionalities while ensuring the safety and integrity of device operations.
Willow
Series D in 2022
Willow Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, specializes in the manufacture of wearable breast pumps for women. The company offers a range of products including milk bags, accessories such as flanges and tubes, and replacement parts. Willow's flagship product is an in-bra wearable breast pump designed to provide mothers with mobility and hands-free convenience during breastfeeding. The company also provides pumping bras, cases, and other breastfeeding essentials.
HopSkipDrive
Series D in 2022
HopSkipDrive, Inc. is a transportation service focused on providing ridesharing solutions for children aged five and older. Founded in 2014 and based in Los Angeles, California, the company offers safe and reliable transportation for schools, families, and government agencies. HopSkipDrive has established partnerships with over 400 school districts and operates in 21 major markets across 12 states. The platform allows parents to pre-schedule rides with vetted drivers, ensuring children are transported securely between school and extracurricular activities. With a focus on convenience, HopSkipDrive has successfully transported 2 million riders to more than 16,000 schools, covering over 20 million miles in total.
EvaBot
Series A in 2022
EvaBot Inc. operates an artificial intelligence platform designed to facilitate personalized gift-giving experiences. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including executives, real estate agents, event organizers, customer retention teams, recruiters, consultants, and agencies. By leveraging machine intelligence, EvaBot matches unique product offerings with the specific interests and preferences of recipients, ensuring that each gift is tailored and memorable. This service streamlines the gifting process, allowing users to easily send corporate gifts at scale without the hassle of managing preferences or delivery details. Founded in 2015 and initially named Vizzi Inc., the company rebranded to EvaBot Inc. in August 2017. It is headquartered in Fremont, California, with an additional office located in Calgary, Canada.
Health Note
Series A in 2022
Health Note is an AI chatbot platform that streamlines the process of collecting patient information and creating physician notes, thereby enhancing clinic workflows. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, the platform allows patients to engage in their own care by providing pre-visit information through a simple SMS link, eliminating the need for app downloads or sign-ins. This frictionless, platform-agnostic solution integrates seamlessly with electronic medical record systems, facilitating the documentation of physician-patient interactions and improving overall healthcare efficiency.
Lightship
Series A in 2022
Lightship is an early-stage hardware startup founded in 2020 by former Tesla employees, based in San Francisco. The company is focused on revolutionizing the recreational vehicle (RV) industry, which is valued at $26 billion, by developing an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer. This innovative vehicle aims to provide an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional gas-powered RVs, alleviating issues such as noise, emissions, and range anxiety. By prioritizing sustainability, Lightship seeks to enhance outdoor travel experiences while promoting the preservation of nature. The company’s approach allows travelers to reduce fuel costs and minimize their environmental impact, making it easier to explore the outdoors responsibly.
Finli
Seed Round in 2022
Finli, Inc. is a digital financial platform that simplifies payment management for family-oriented businesses, including daycare centers, preschools, and afterschool programs. Founded in 2018 and based in San Marino, California, Finli provides a comprehensive application that facilitates invoicing, tuition collection, and payment-related communications. The platform enables families to manage their bills and allows users to invite others to contribute towards their children's educational expenses. By streamlining administrative tasks such as billing, payment collection, and customer management, Finli helps small business owners, freelancers, and service providers improve their financial operations and enhance their community engagement.
Magnetic Insight
Series B in 2022
Magnetic Insight, Inc. specializes in magnetic particle imaging (MPI), an innovative imaging technology that utilizes iron oxide nanoparticle tracers and time-varying magnetic fields. The company has developed several products, including the MOMENTUM imager, a pre-clinical MPI solution that produces high-quality images through advanced magnet geometry and a proprietary reconstruction process. Additionally, Magnetic Insight offers VivoTrax, a nanoparticle designed for cell tracking and as a blood pool agent in pre-clinical studies, and Hyper, an add-on module for the MOMENTUM system that assists in identifying treatment targets and administering localized magnetic hyperthermia. Another product, Relax, serves as a particle relaxometry module. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Alameda, California, Magnetic Insight aims to enhance preclinical diagnostic research by enabling quantitative cell tracking, imaging of vascular functions, and visualization of various biological processes, thereby addressing challenges in clinical and translational research.
Mozza
Venture Round in 2022
Mozza is a Los Angeles-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing plant-based cheese products. The company focuses on creating dairy-identical cheese using plant proteins, aiming to replicate the taste, melt, and stretch of traditional animal-based cheese. Mozza's mission is to provide consumers with a viable alternative to dairy cheese, offering products that are indistinguishable from their animal-derived counterparts. By leveraging advancements in food science, Mozza seeks to revolutionize the cheese industry and cater to the growing demand for plant-based food options.
FarmWise
Series B in 2022
FarmWise, established in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in developing and manufacturing robotic machinery for agriculture. The company's primary product is a mechanical weeder, designed to efficiently remove weeds and thin crops, thereby enhancing agricultural productivity. FarmWise also provides comprehensive training and support to ensure the effective use of its technology.
Prismpop
Seed Round in 2022
PrismPop, Inc. is a social commerce platform focused on the beauty industry, facilitating the discovery of personalized beauty products through a mobile interface. Launched in 2018 and based in Pasadena, California, the platform fosters an online beauty community where users can engage with content and connect with third-party manufacturers to explore a variety of products and services tailored to their individual preferences.
Capella Space
Series C in 2022
Capella Space is a commercial satellite imaging company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2016. It operates a constellation of small satellites equipped with synthetic aperture radar (SAR) technology, capable of providing high-resolution Earth observation imagery at 50 centimeters. This technology allows for continuous monitoring of the Earth's surface, regardless of weather conditions, including clouds, smoke, and darkness. Capella Space's services support various industries, including maritime domain awareness, agriculture, infrastructure monitoring, and disaster response. The company aims to enhance decision-making related to commerce, conservation, and security by delivering timely and flexible geospatial data. Its capabilities are particularly valuable for applications involving economic activity estimation, urban planning, and search and rescue operations.
Divergent
Series C in 2022
Divergent Technologies, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of 3D printed vehicles. Incorporated in 2014, Divergent has pioneered the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS™), an innovative software-hardware platform designed to revolutionize industrial digital manufacturing. This system enables customers to design, additively manufacture, and automatically assemble complex structures for a variety of applications, including automotive, aerospace, and defense. By optimizing designs and dematerializing structures, DAPS significantly enhances manufacturing efficiency while reducing waste and environmental impact. The company's approach eliminates the need for traditional tooling, facilitating radical innovation and capital reduction in vehicle manufacturing.
Vorticity
Series A in 2022
Vorticity Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing domain-specific accelerators with an initial focus on fluid dynamics. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Vorticity aims to address the computational challenges faced by scientists and engineers across various sectors, including aerospace and defense, life sciences, nuclear energy, finance, cosmology, and climate modeling. The company's proprietary computing architecture offers solutions that enable fluid dynamics problems to be solved at speeds over 1,000 times faster than traditional CPU/GPU clusters. This innovative approach not only enhances computational efficiency but also facilitates significant advancements in system design and processor architecture for its clients. Vorticity's mission is to provide the necessary computing power to solve critical scientific and engineering problems.
Luminous Computing
Series A in 2022
Luminous Computing specializes in the development of photonics chips tailored for the artificial intelligence sector. Founded in 2018 and based in Mountain View, California, the company produces an AI training and inference chip that integrates the computing power of supercomputers into a single unit. This innovation helps organizations address significant communication bottlenecks associated with traditional processors, enhancing their ability to manage complex workloads efficiently.
Rigetti Computing
Post in 2022
Rigetti Computing is a full-stack quantum computing company that designs and manufactures quantum-integrated circuits, which are deployed in low-temperature environments. The company develops control systems that perform quantum logic operations and has created software to seamlessly integrate its quantum systems into existing cloud infrastructures. Rigetti is known for its development of the industry's first multi-chip quantum processor, enabling scalable quantum computing systems. Additionally, the company focuses on practical applications of quantum computing, particularly in computational chemistry and machine learning, and has introduced Forest, a comprehensive programming and execution environment for quantum and classical computing. The majority of its revenue is generated from the United States.
OpenGov
Venture Round in 2022
OpenGov, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based software solutions tailored for public sector clients, including local governments and state agencies. The company offers a suite of products designed to enhance budgeting, performance management, and transparency in government operations. Key offerings include OpenGov Intelligence, which provides analytics and visualizations to aid decision-making; OpenGov Comparisons, enabling benchmarking against other entities; and cloud-based ERP software to streamline financial management. Additionally, the OpenGov Transparency tool allows the public to access financial data and understand government spending. The company's platform is utilized by finance directors, administrators, and elected officials to improve efficiency and foster engagement through collaboration and transparency. Founded in 2011 and based in Redwood City, California, OpenGov has expanded its presence with offices in major U.S. cities, aiming to empower governments to operate more effectively and accountably.
Humu
Series C in 2022
Humu, Inc. is a human resource technology company based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing behavioral-change software that utilizes scientific research and machine learning to enhance workplace dynamics. Humu's platform enables employees to recognize each other's contributions, measure important factors that impact employee satisfaction, and promote positive behavioral changes within teams. By applying proven methodologies, Humu aims to help individuals become better leaders, managers, and teammates, ultimately driving productivity and fostering a supportive work environment.
MainStreet
Series B in 2022
MainStreet, headquartered in the United States, specializes in identifying and claiming government incentives, tax credits, deductions, and stimulus funds for startups and small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The company's platform analyzes payroll and accounting systems to uncover applicable federal, state, and local tax credits while managing legal workflows, thereby assisting clients in saving both time and money. MainStreet operates on a flat success fee model, charging 20% upon the disbursement of incentives. Founded in 2019 in San Jose, California, by Daniel Griffin, Doug Ludlow, and Dan Lindquist, MainStreet also provides personal finance tips and advice to help consumers grow their wealth. The company is supported by several prominent investors, including SignalFire, Gradient Ventures, and Sound Ventures.
Phantom Auto
Series B in 2022
Phantom Auto Inc. is a software company that specializes in remote operation solutions for autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with an additional office in Tel Aviv, Israel, Phantom Auto develops a platform that enables remote drivers to operate a variety of vehicles, including passenger cars, yard trucks, forklifts, and delivery robots. This technology allows for the remote monitoring and operation of these vehicles from significant distances, enhancing safety and productivity in diverse environments such as construction zones and adverse weather conditions. By facilitating the remote operation of unmanned vehicles, Phantom Auto aims to improve labor accessibility and operational efficiency across logistics and other industries.
SupplyHound
Seed Round in 2022
SupplyHound is a marketplace designed to streamline the delivery of construction materials, catering to the needs of contractors and vendors alike. Established in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the platform enables contractors to maintain skilled labor on job sites, thereby enhancing productivity and profitability. For vendors, SupplyHound offers a means to lower their sales costs and elevate customer satisfaction. By managing the flow of material orders and facilitating on-demand delivery, SupplyHound improves the efficiency of both construction and supplier operations, making it easier for all parties involved to access essential building supplies.
Ockam
Series A in 2022
Ockam Inc. is a provider of a serverless platform designed for secure Internet-of-Things (IoT) development. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers tools that enable the interconnection of hardware with software services, facilitating secure information exchange among connected systems. Ockam's platform manages identities, cryptographic keys, and credentials for devices and services while optimizing connectivity and messaging. It simplifies the development process by eliminating the complexities of system administration, such as managing IP backlogs and setting up public APIs. The platform is open-source, secure-by-design, and built in Rust, allowing for robust end-to-end encryption, key management, and mutual authentication. Ockam connects application developers, system integrators, hardware engineers, and cloud service product managers, providing a cohesive environment for building trustworthy applications across diverse networks.
KarmaCheck
Series A in 2022
KarmaCheck, Inc. is a technology-driven company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in offline and online background screening services. Established in 2018, it offers a comprehensive range of solutions, including criminal checks, employment and education verifications, motor vehicle reports, reference checks, and drug testing. Utilizing an API-first platform, KarmaCheck ensures a mobile-friendly candidate experience and rapid response times, delivering accurate background checks more efficiently. The company's innovative use of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology allows for real-time, actionable insights, helping businesses streamline their hiring processes and improve employee retention.
B Generous
Seed Round in 2022
B Generous is a California-based fintech company established in 2021, specializing in a philanthropic credit product platform that facilitates immediate capital access for nonprofit organizations. The platform allows nonprofits to receive the full amount of donations upfront, thereby enabling them to focus on their missions without the stress of fundraising. Donors benefit by obtaining full gross tax deductions immediately and can finance their charitable contributions through interest-free payments over time. This innovative approach helps bridge the gap between donors and nonprofits, ensuring that charitable organizations have the necessary funding to operate effectively while providing donors with a flexible giving option.
SkySafe
Series B in 2021
SkySafe, Inc. is a San Diego-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in manufacturing anti-drone devices. The company's technology employs radio waves to neutralize drones and provides a comprehensive airspace security system designed to protect various entities, including governments, law enforcement, airports, and corporations, from drone threats. By utilizing advanced radio technology, reverse engineering, and in-depth threat analysis, SkySafe enables clients to monitor and control their airspace effectively. The company aims to create safe and secure environments as drone technology continues to evolve, leveraging a team of experts from prestigious institutions such as MIT and UC San Diego, as well as former personnel from the Air Force Research Lab.
Lobby
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Lobby is a blockchain startup focused on developing management tools tailored for Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs). Founded in 2021 and based in San Francisco, the company provides a platform that facilitates knowledge management for numerous Web3 organizations. Its offerings include a community editor that allows users to share shortcuts within the community, thereby enabling the efficient creation of search shortcuts and the streamlined launching of workflows. Through its innovative approach, Lobby enhances collaboration and productivity among organizations operating within the decentralized ecosystem.
Luma Health
Series C in 2021
Luma Health Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing a patient engagement platform aimed at enhancing the connection between healthcare providers and patients. Founded in 2015, the platform facilitates smart scheduling and referral management while offering features such as appointment reminders, mobile patient intake, and care pathways. It enables healthcare systems and clinics to keep their schedules full and supports patient adherence to care plans. Additionally, Luma Health provides tools for patient communication and analytics, ensuring that healthcare providers can deliver continuous care and improve treatment outcomes. The company emphasizes a modern, mobile-first approach to patient engagement.
Deliverr
Series E in 2021
Deliverr, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in order fulfillment services for e-commerce retailers. The company provides shipping solutions designed to help online businesses meet shipping standards and avoid penalties associated with late shipments. By leveraging machine learning and predictive intelligence, Deliverr's platform enables sellers to offer various shipping options and access services such as warehousing, order handling, and packaging. This tech-enabled approach allows sellers of all sizes to fulfill orders efficiently, improve customer satisfaction, and expand their market reach through fast and cost-effective fulfillment solutions.
Sepion Technologies
Series A in 2021
Sepion Technologies is an advanced membrane company based in Emeryville, California, founded in 2015. The company specializes in developing a suite of highly-tunable nanoscale membranes for various industrial applications, particularly in the energy storage sector. Sepion focuses on manufacturing innovative products, including lithium-metal batteries, by integrating nanoscience, polymer chemistry, and cell engineering. Its proprietary composite membrane serves as a cost-effective alternative to traditional ceramic separators used in lithium batteries, offering improved performance and the capability to be produced in large-area formats. This innovation enables battery manufacturers to enhance energy density in their products, thereby advancing the overall efficiency of energy storage solutions.
Slingshot Aerospace
Series A in 2021
Slingshot Aerospace, Inc. is a technology company that develops online tools and platforms to provide geospatial information for the aerospace and defense industries. With its suite of platforms, including Slingshot Earth, Slingshot Orbital, Slingshot Edge, and Slingshot Imagery, the company integrates data streams from various sources, such as satellites, drones, and ground-based sensors, to deliver critical insights that enhance decision-making for its clients. Operating from its headquarters in El Segundo, California, and an additional office in Austin, Texas, Slingshot Aerospace serves a diverse range of sectors, including energy, aerospace, insurance, military, government, engineering services, and emergency management. The company's mission is to empower both government and commercial space organizations by providing simulation and analytics solutions that improve mission success and ensure safe, reliable operations in complex environments.
Point One Navigation
Series A in 2021
Point One Navigation, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing precise location services for autonomous systems such as self-driving vehicles, commercial drones, and robotics. Founded in 2016, the company offers a localization service that achieves accuracy within a few centimeters while being significantly more cost-effective than existing solutions. By integrating Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), inertial sensors, and computer vision technologies through proprietary algorithms, Point One Navigation aims to create high-performance navigation systems suitable for mass-market applications. Its innovative approach enables users to enhance the security and functionality of a variety of autonomous vehicles, including cars, drones, and delivery robots.
Wonderverse
Seed Round in 2021
Wonderverse is a task management system founded in 2021 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It is designed to assist decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) in launching and scaling their initiatives effectively. The platform facilitates process development, rights configuration, and transparent collaboration among team members. By providing tools for workflow creation and task setup, Wonderverse enables organizations to plan projects, manage contributor payments, and enhance teamwork across various initiatives.
GreenPark Sports
Series B in 2021
GreenPark Sports, Inc. is a company that develops and operates an online gaming platform aimed at sports and esports enthusiasts. Founded in 2018 and based in Burlingame, California, the company offers digital experiences and free-to-play mobile games that allow fans to engage with their favorite sports, teams, and athletes. Its flagship product enables users to participate in a competitive environment during live sporting events, where they can battle to become the "Best Fans" in their respective leagues and seasons. Through its innovative platform, GreenPark Sports creates an interactive virtual sports environment that connects fans with one another and enhances their overall gaming experience.
Openprise
Series A in 2021
Openprise, Inc. operates a data orchestration platform that automates various data management processes for marketing and sales teams. Founded in 2013 and based in San Mateo, California, the platform enhances efficiency by automating tasks such as data onboarding, cleansing, enrichment, and unification. It facilitates the ingestion of data from both internal systems and third-party providers, ensuring continuous cleansing and normalization of marketing data in real time. Openprise also enriches data by filling in missing values and allows for precise segmentation to support personalized marketing campaigns. By consolidating data from multiple sources into a comprehensive view, it enables organizations to streamline their marketing technologies, improve data quality, and focus on revenue growth. The platform is designed to simplify the marketing technology stack, making it accessible for users without programming expertise.
Fernish
Series B in 2021
Fernish is a furniture rental startup based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2017 by Michael Barlow and Lucas Dickey. The company offers a subscription model that caters to consumers with a mobile lifestyle, providing quality furniture and decor across various categories such as living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, and offices. Fernish aims to redefine furniture rental by positioning itself as a lifestyle brand, allowing subscribers to rent entire rooms or specific pieces. Customers have the flexibility to swap out items they do not like or wish to change at any time. Additionally, Fernish features a rent-to-own program, enabling subscribers to apply their previous payments toward the purchase of rented items at the end of their subscription.
Gordy Health
Convertible Note in 2021
Gordy Health is a virtual care provider specializing in blood pressure management to reduce the risk of serious health complications such as heart attacks, strokes, and kidney failure. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Pasadena, California, the company offers a healthcare platform that allows users to manage their blood pressure from home. This platform provides direct access to heart specialists, facilitates easy scheduling of virtual appointments, and includes features such as real-time diagnostics, prescription delivery, and continuous monitoring and medication adjustments. By focusing on proactive management of high blood pressure, Gordy Health aims to help individuals lead healthier lives and extend their longevity.
LeadIQ
Series B in 2021
LeadIQ, Inc. is a company that specializes in sales prospecting automation, offering tools designed to enhance lead management and sales productivity. Its main products include Prospector, which enables users to search for prospects on LinkedIn and other platforms while saving the information in CRM systems, and Scout, which helps find contact details directly from company websites. Additionally, LeadIQ provides personal intelligence APIs that allow for the comprehensive profiling of individuals, including their email, phone numbers, and job information. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Singapore and New Hampshire, LeadIQ aims to streamline the lead capture process, allowing sales teams to focus on high-quality leads and ultimately drive business growth. The platform integrates with various data sources to enrich profiles, reducing time spent on unqualified leads and enhancing sales efficiency.
Duffl
Series A in 2021
Duffl is a delivery service that specializes in providing snacks and drinks to college students within a rapid 10-minute timeframe. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Duffl operates at several major universities, including UCLA, USC, UCSB, and UC Berkeley. The service utilizes electric scooters to navigate routes that are inaccessible to cars, allowing for quick and efficient delivery. By eliminating the need for mandatory sign-ups or credit card information, Duffl offers a convenient solution for students seeking easy access to packaged food on campus.
Trust.co
Seed Round in 2021
Trust.co allows you to compare your data to businesses across the platform to see how your business stacks up, even as markets change. The company allows its clients to get an immediate, full picture of your business and financial metrics so you always know how your business is performing. Trust.co was established in 2019 in Los Angeles, California.
Humanly.io
Seed Round in 2021
Humanly’s conversational AI engages with every single candidate. By automating the repetitive candidate screening and selection tasks, you reclaim valuable time. And by creating visibility into the interview, you make more confident and equitable hiring decisions using clear-cut evidence. The company was founded in 2019 and is Co-Headquartered in Seattle, Washington , and Sacramento, California.
GritWell
Seed Round in 2021
GritWell Ltd is a digital health platform established in 2018, based in San Francisco, California. The company focuses on addressing chronic health conditions by shifting the emphasis from symptom management to identifying and treating root causes. GritWell connects patients suffering from various chronic symptoms, such as insomnia, migraines, digestive issues, anxiety, and joint pain, with nutritionists, health coaches, and holistic practitioners. Its platform offers personalized care through clinically validated symptom assessments and facilitates secure video consultations, direct messaging, and an online portal for scheduling and managing patient records. By integrating natural treatments and providing tailored treatment plans, GritWell aims to enhance patient outcomes and support a holistic approach to health.
Vouch
Series C in 2021
Vouch, Inc. is a provider of insurance products and services specifically designed for startups and high-growth companies in the United States. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a comprehensive range of insurance solutions, including general liability, business property, directors and officers, errors and omissions, cyber coverage, crime coverage, employment practices liability, hired and non-owned auto, and fiduciary liability. Vouch operates a tech-enabled platform that facilitates access to multiple insurance carriers and provides instant quoting capabilities through its MGA brand, Corix. By integrating technology and industry expertise, Vouch aims to help startups and technology-driven businesses effectively manage risk as they scale and adapt to emerging challenges.
Juno
Series A in 2021
Juno Residential, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, focused on the development of residential apartments. Established in 2018, Juno Residential specializes in creating prefabricated housing solutions that prioritize environmental sustainability. The company employs innovative prefabrication techniques and utilizes organic, low-carbon materials such as mass timber to construct modern and curated living spaces. By offering these eco-friendly and efficient housing alternatives, Juno aims to address the growing demand for sustainable residential options.
Blue Note Therapeutics
Series A in 2021
Blue Note Therapeutics is a prescription digital therapeutics company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2018. The company focuses on enhancing mental health care for cancer patients through its innovative digital therapeutics platform. By collaborating with medical researchers and patient advocacy organizations, Blue Note Therapeutics delivers evidence-based therapeutic interventions via mobile devices. This approach allows patients to access effective treatments designed to prevent, manage, and address their medical conditions, enabling healthcare providers to utilize these digital solutions as primary or supplementary therapies for serious illnesses.
unspun
Series A in 2021
Unspun, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in the development of a platform that creates customized jeans using advanced body scanning technology, fit algorithms, and additive manufacturing. The company aims to address environmental concerns by reducing global carbon emissions through automated and localized manufacturing processes. Unspun’s innovative approach not only eliminates pattern-cutting waste and unsold inventory but also allows for the production of jeans in under ten minutes in a zero-waste manner. Their technology is showcased through the unspun.io platform, which provides digital customization solutions for various apparel brands. With a mission to make fashion more sustainable, Unspun is positioned at the intersection of robotics and digital apparel, striving to transform the industry with its unique approach to on-demand manufacturing.
Enable
Series B in 2021
Enable is a cloud-based software platform that specializes in rebate management for distributors, manufacturers, and retailers. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Enable offers a solution that allows businesses to calculate, plan, and manage rebate deals effectively, thereby facilitating profitable growth. The platform provides actionable insights for more informed decision-making, streamlines the execution of trading agreements, and enhances financial reporting with transparent and auditable results. By fostering collaboration between trading partners through integrated planning and incentive programs, Enable helps companies acquire, retain, and serve their customers more efficiently.
Wrench
Series D in 2021
Wrench, Inc. is a mobile auto repair service provider that specializes in offering car and truck repair services directly at customers' homes and offices. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company operates in multiple states, including Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington. Wrench offers a comprehensive range of services, including alternator and battery replacement, brake repair, oil and filter changes, diagnostic services, and more. Customers can conveniently book appointments online, making the process accessible and efficient.
Baffle
Series B in 2021
Baffle, Inc. is a software company based in Santa Clara, California, that specializes in data encryption solutions. Founded in 2015, Baffle offers a range of products including advanced data protection, application tier solutions, and secure multi-party compute options. Its platform is designed to simplify data-centric encryption, allowing organizations to share sensitive information securely while ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations. Baffle's technology enables applications to process encrypted data without the need for decryption, which facilitates privacy-preserving analytics in artificial intelligence and machine learning. The company’s solutions help organizations move data to the cloud efficiently and responsibly, without compromising user experience or security.
Graphite
Series A in 2021
Graphite, Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects organizations with a vetted pool of finance and consulting professionals for project-based work. The platform enables businesses to find and engage top-tier experts across various industries, including finance, manufacturing, technology, healthcare, and telecommunications. By providing access to highly skilled independent consultants and executives, Graphite helps companies alleviate bandwidth constraints, drive organizational change, and enhance innovation. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York and Boston, Graphite was formerly known as SpareHire, Inc. and rebranded in July 2019. The company serves a diverse clientele, including investment firms and Fortune 1000 companies, facilitating the acceleration of business performance through on-demand expertise.
RocketCart
Seed Round in 2021
RocketCart is a grocery delivery service specializing in a diverse range of Korean products, offering free next-morning delivery to customers. The service currently operates in all of Los Angeles and Orange County, California, and extends to various areas in Riverside, Ventura, and San Bernardino Counties. With a focus on convenience, RocketCart allows customers to access ethnic grocery items from the comfort of their homes. The company plans to expand its reach with a nationwide rollout in the near future.
Kenshō Health
Seed Round in 2021
Kenshō is a health company based in Los Angeles that operates an online platform designed to connect users with verified wellness providers. Founded by entrepreneurs Krista Berlincourt and Danny Steiner, the company emphasizes a holistic approach to health, integrating mind, body, and spirit. Kenshō's platform allows users to easily find and book a variety of wellness services, including acupuncture, massage, yoga, naturopathy, and meditation, facilitating access to curated professionals without the need for in-person visits. By combining scientific research with personalization technology, Kenshō aims to simplify the journey toward holistic health, providing users with trustworthy answers and resources for maintaining a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
Lightship
Seed Round in 2021
Lightship is an early-stage hardware startup founded in 2020 by former Tesla employees, based in San Francisco. The company is focused on revolutionizing the recreational vehicle (RV) industry, which is valued at $26 billion, by developing an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer. This innovative vehicle aims to provide an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional gas-powered RVs, alleviating issues such as noise, emissions, and range anxiety. By prioritizing sustainability, Lightship seeks to enhance outdoor travel experiences while promoting the preservation of nature. The company’s approach allows travelers to reduce fuel costs and minimize their environmental impact, making it easier to explore the outdoors responsibly.
Lumanu
Series A in 2021
Lumanu, Inc. is a digital marketing platform that facilitates connections between companies and brand ambassadors, primarily serving brand marketers, performance marketers, agency marketers, and creators. Founded in 2016 and based in Oakland, California, with an additional office in Milwaukee, the company offers a range of solutions including SocialCert, which enables influencers to share content and usage rights with marketers; Content Manager, which helps in content ingestion from influencers; and SmartBoost, which generates advertisements using influencer-created content. In addition to its marketing solutions, Lumanu provides financial management tools that simplify payment processes and compliance for creators and freelancers, enabling them to efficiently manage their business operations while fostering a supportive community.
Subspace
Series B in 2021
Subspace Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in network optimization solutions, primarily for the gaming industry. Founded in 2011, Subspace develops a software platform that enhances online experiences by optimizing traffic routing and minimizing latency, effectively replacing traditional network infrastructure hardware. The company's services encompass networking-as-a-service, which supports a variety of applications, including multiplayer online games, video, voice, fintech, and transportation solutions. By leveraging cloud capabilities, Subspace creates a parallel internet that bypasses congested traffic, allowing clients to deliver faster and more reliable online experiences to their users.
unspun
Seed Round in 2021
Unspun, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in the development of a platform that creates customized jeans using advanced body scanning technology, fit algorithms, and additive manufacturing. The company aims to address environmental concerns by reducing global carbon emissions through automated and localized manufacturing processes. Unspun’s innovative approach not only eliminates pattern-cutting waste and unsold inventory but also allows for the production of jeans in under ten minutes in a zero-waste manner. Their technology is showcased through the unspun.io platform, which provides digital customization solutions for various apparel brands. With a mission to make fashion more sustainable, Unspun is positioned at the intersection of robotics and digital apparel, striving to transform the industry with its unique approach to on-demand manufacturing.
ZeroAvia
Venture Round in 2021
ZeroAvia, Inc. is a company focused on developing zero-emission aircraft and hydrogen-electric propulsion systems aimed at transforming short-haul commercial aviation. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Hollister, California, with an additional office in Cranfield, United Kingdom, ZeroAvia is dedicated to eliminating aviation emissions while maintaining operational efficiency. The company's innovative powertrain utilizes a hydrogen fuel-cell system, allowing for retrofitting of existing aircraft and facilitating the adoption of sustainable aviation practices. By emphasizing scalable technologies, ZeroAvia seeks to partner with various stakeholders in the aviation industry to provide cleaner, more efficient flight options, thereby reducing costs and carbon dioxide emissions associated with air travel.
Zone7
Convertible Note in 2021
Zone7 is a technology company founded in 2017 and based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in artificial intelligence-driven sports injury prediction software. The platform leverages data from wearable devices, medical records, and fitness profiles to forecast potential injuries, allowing for proactive measures to enhance athlete safety and performance. Zone7 serves over 30 professional sports franchises, offering insights that enable coaching staff to monitor athlete performance and injury risk effectively. Additionally, the technology is utilized in hospitals to ensure the well-being of medical staff by providing actionable recommendations for optimizing workload and recovery. By analyzing various data sources, Zone7 aims to protect and enhance the health and performance of both athletes and the elite workforce.
Zendar
Venture Round in 2021
Zendar Inc. specializes in the manufacture of high-resolution radar systems for autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2017 and located in Berkeley, California, the company offers a product that merges the advantages of radar technology, such as long-range capabilities and all-weather functionality, with the resolution typically associated with lidar systems. Zendar's radar solutions are designed to enhance the safety and reliability of self-driving cars, allowing them to operate effectively in adverse weather conditions. Through its innovative technology, Zendar aims to enable true all-weather autonomy for autonomous vehicles, ensuring safer driving experiences in challenging climatic environments.
Mythical Games
Series B in 2021
Mythical Games Inc. is a game technology studio founded in 2018 and based in Sherman Oaks, California, with an additional office in Seattle, Washington. The company develops blockchain-based games and aims to create a new generation of gaming experiences by enabling true ownership of digital assets, verifiable scarcity, and integrated secondary markets. Its flagship title, Blankos, is a casual multiplayer game where players can buy, trade, and sell their unique designs. Mythical Games also provides tools for content creators and brands, allowing them to customize and own game assets. By fostering a decentralized gaming ecosystem, the company brings players, developers, and content creators together, promoting personalized experiences and driving consumer adoption of distributed ledger technology through innovative gaming products.
Ayraa
Seed Round in 2021
Ayraa AI is a company based in Silicon Valley, with plans for engineering operations in Mumbai and Pune, India. It focuses on simplifying and modernizing various aspects of workplace management, including security, compliance, facilities, and operations. Ayraa AI has developed an intelligent workplace platform that enhances safety and employee satisfaction. The platform includes features such as enterprise security, employee engagement tools, a collaborative inbox, announcement flows, and search and archiving capabilities. By leveraging deep learning AI, Ayraa AI aims to help organizations create a well-orchestrated and efficient workplace environment.
Synthesis
Series A in 2021
Synthesis is a software company based in San Mateo, California, that specializes in creating customized educational simulation programs aimed at students aged 8 to 14. Founded in 2020 by Josh Dahn, Synthesis School focuses on nurturing future innovators through an online enrichment platform. The company's offerings include collaborative thinking games and game-based curricula designed to enhance strategic thinking and student engagement. By promoting teamwork and effective communication, Synthesis aims to empower students to become better decision-makers and active participants in their learning processes.
Future Family
Series A in 2021
Future Family, Inc. is a subscription-based fertility company founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It provides comprehensive healthcare solutions for individuals and couples navigating fertility challenges, offering plans that cover all associated costs. The company's services include personalized fertility planning, clinic matching, and a dedicated nurse concierge, ensuring 24/7 access to a care team. Future Family specializes in on-demand medical support for procedures such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) and egg freezing, and it features a digital health platform for managing fertility care. By combining financial assistance with expert guidance, Future Family aims to deliver a stress-free fertility experience for its clients.
Prima
Seed Round in 2021
Prima is a science-driven wellness brand focused on whole body health, offering a range of plant-based skincare, body care, and supplements that incorporate organic hemp CBD and functional botanicals. The company's mission is to address stress and other health issues at their source using clinically validated ingredients. Prima is committed to sustainability and transparency, as evidenced by its certifications as a Climate Neutral and Plastic Neutral company, in addition to being a certified B Corp. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Prima operates as a privately held Public Benefit Corporation, emphasizing the integration of science and nature in its products while promoting education and social impact in the wellness sector.
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