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
Senior Associate, Green D and Yard and Strategic Tech Fund
Sarah Worden
Venture Scout
Ray Wu
Managing Partner-Web3 / Blockchain Fund
Michael Yuann
Director of Investment Operations
Past deals in Midwestern US
Beam
Venture Round in 2024
Beam Technologies Inc. is a dental benefits company based in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 2012. It specializes in providing digital-first dental insurance plans that emphasize preventive care and ease-of-use. Beam’s offerings include dental insurance, which features perks such as floss, toothpaste, and the Beam Brush—a wirelessly connected toothbrush that allows users to track and monitor their brushing habits through a smartphone app. The company incorporates rewards for maintaining good dental hygiene into its policy pricing, making it a unique player in the dental benefits market.
EeroQ
Seed Round in 2024
EeroQ is a company focused on the design and development of quantum computer chips, specifically utilizing a novel approach that involves trapping and controlling individual electrons on superfluid helium. This technology, which forms the basis for qubits, aims to harness the unique properties of electrons to deliver powerful quantum computing capabilities. EeroQ's core technology is patent-protected and was developed in collaboration with Michigan State University. Founded with the goal of constructing a large-scale quantum computer, EeroQ is positioned to advance this field after overcoming previous technical limitations that hindered similar efforts in the late 1990s. Additionally, the company is committed to establishing ethical and policy guidelines to ensure that quantum computing has a positive societal impact.
Ocient
Series B in 2024
Ocient Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in analytical software solutions for database management. Founded in 2018, Ocient has developed a data analytics platform capable of rapidly analyzing massive datasets, ranging from tens of terabytes to exabytes, which can contain trillions or quadrillions of rows. The platform is designed to efficiently ingest billions of rows per second while filtering and computing aggregate results at speeds of up to trillions of rows per second. This capability allows organizations to effectively leverage large datasets, enabling them to gain insights at scale and with high velocity.
Hallow
Series C in 2024
Hallow is a Catholic prayer and meditation app that hopes to help folks grow closer to God. It helps in finding peace, deepen the relationship with God, and sleeping soundly every night. It was founded in 2018 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
Dom's Kitchen & Market
Seed Round in 2023
Dom's Kitchen & Market is a grocery store chain based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2021. The company aims to create a unique food destination that integrates shopping, restaurant dining, and home delivery services. It focuses on providing well-crafted, locally sourced, and globally inspired food, fostering a welcoming environment for customers to explore and enjoy diverse culinary experiences. Dom's Kitchen & Market emphasizes community engagement and hospitality, encouraging consumers to share and learn about food while relaxing in a vibrant atmosphere.
Dentologie
Venture Round in 2023
Dentologie, founded by Dr. Hany Kurdi in 2013 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, aims to transform the dental experience by creating safe and inclusive environments for patients. The company specializes in urban dental solutions, providing a range of tech-enabled services that include general dentistry, Invisalign treatment, oral surgery, and cosmetic dentistry. Dentologie is committed to exceptional customer service and thoughtful design, ensuring that each patient receives personalized care and convenient access to dental solutions. By prioritizing compassion and competence, Dentologie seeks to change the perception of dental visits and enhance overall oral health.
Bridge Money
Seed Round in 2023
Bridge Money, Inc. is a financial technology company founded in 2018 and based in Chicago, Illinois. It has developed a mobile banking platform that offers a variety of services including account activation, mobile check deposits, and free access to Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). The platform also features a secure debit card with no associated fees, and users benefit from the absence of overdraft charges. Bridge Money focuses on empowering users to enhance their financial well-being on a daily basis.
Dimension Inx
Series A in 2023
Dimension Inx Corp. focuses on designing and developing three-dimensional (3D) printable materials and painted objects for research and commercial applications. The company specializes in creating regenerative microenvironments that aid the body in self-healing. Its biomaterials platform incorporates a complex interplay of material composition, microstructure, and microarchitecture to enhance biofunctionality. Dimension Inx offers a range of products, including Hyperelastic Bone for bone regeneration, 3D printable elastomers, bioactive ceramics, and solutions for soft tissue regeneration. Founded in 2016 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company aims to provide innovative therapeutic products that restore tissue and organ function, potentially reducing the need for organ transplantation through advanced bio-fabrication processes.
Kalderos
Venture Round in 2022
Kalderos, Inc. is a company that specializes in drug discount management solutions for various stakeholders in the U.S. healthcare system, including providers, manufacturers, and payers. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional location in Brookfield, Wisconsin, Kalderos offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform designed to analyze and streamline the complex coordination of drug discount programs. The platform employs advanced models and machine learning to identify and resolve non-compliance issues, detecting inconsistencies that traditional methods often miss. By providing data management capabilities and customizable insights, Kalderos enables clients to enhance their processes for claims verification, dispute resolution, and discount monitoring, ultimately reducing waste and improving operational efficiency.
Dom's Kitchen & Market
Convertible Note in 2022
Dom's Kitchen & Market is a grocery store chain based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2021. The company aims to create a unique food destination that integrates shopping, restaurant dining, and home delivery services. It focuses on providing well-crafted, locally sourced, and globally inspired food, fostering a welcoming environment for customers to explore and enjoy diverse culinary experiences. Dom's Kitchen & Market emphasizes community engagement and hospitality, encouraging consumers to share and learn about food while relaxing in a vibrant atmosphere.
EeroQ
Seed Round in 2022
EeroQ is a company focused on the design and development of quantum computer chips, specifically utilizing a novel approach that involves trapping and controlling individual electrons on superfluid helium. This technology, which forms the basis for qubits, aims to harness the unique properties of electrons to deliver powerful quantum computing capabilities. EeroQ's core technology is patent-protected and was developed in collaboration with Michigan State University. Founded with the goal of constructing a large-scale quantum computer, EeroQ is positioned to advance this field after overcoming previous technical limitations that hindered similar efforts in the late 1990s. Additionally, the company is committed to establishing ethical and policy guidelines to ensure that quantum computing has a positive societal impact.
Here
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Here Holdings, LLC, based in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in producing cold-pressed juices, dips, and spreads using Midwest-grown produce. Their product range includes a variety of flavors such as pineapple, celery, and apple, as well as beet, apple, and ginger. Additionally, Here operates as a financial services company, offering resources and assistance to investors interested in holiday rental real estate, particularly profitable Airbnb investment opportunities. The company is committed to trust, transparency, and community in both its food and beverage production and financial services.
Refraction AI
Seed Round in 2022
Refraction AI, Inc. is an autonomous delivery robot company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, founded in 2017. The company focuses on building and deploying robotic platforms designed for last-mile goods delivery in urban environments. Its primary product, the REV-1, autonomously navigates urban settings using a combination of cameras, radar, and ultrasonic sensors. The robot is capable of picking up items from restaurants, pharmacies, and grocery stores, delivering them directly to customers' homes. This service aims to provide a faster, cheaper, and safer delivery option, addressing the growing demand for efficient logistics solutions. Additionally, the robots can be remotely monitored and teleoperated, ensuring operational flexibility in diverse weather conditions.
Bridge Money
Seed Round in 2022
Bridge Money, Inc. is a financial technology company founded in 2018 and based in Chicago, Illinois. It has developed a mobile banking platform that offers a variety of services including account activation, mobile check deposits, and free access to Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). The platform also features a secure debit card with no associated fees, and users benefit from the absence of overdraft charges. Bridge Money focuses on empowering users to enhance their financial well-being on a daily basis.
Path
Series A in 2021
Path is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor that allows anyone to access automated crypto portfolios. After completing a suitability assessment, Path builds your portfolio and manages it for you. You can also buy, hold, and swap cryptos directly from the app. Regulated, safe, trusted. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
TripleBlind
Series A in 2021
TripleBlind, Inc. is a Kansas City-based company incorporated in 2019 that provides an online platform enabling organizations to collaborate while safeguarding sensitive data and algorithms. The company specializes in privacy-enhancing computation, offering a software-only solution delivered through a simple API. TripleBlind focuses on sectors such as healthcare and financial services, utilizing innovations like federated learning and multi-party computation to enhance the scalability and efficiency of privacy-preserving technology. Its platform allows institutions to share and monetize regulated data without compromising privacy, ensuring compliance with regulations like HIPAA and GDPR. By facilitating collaboration around sensitive data without decryption, TripleBlind enables clients to generate new revenue, derive deeper insights, and improve modeling and analysis. The company is supported by notable investors including Accenture, General Catalyst, and The Mayo Clinic, and it integrates seamlessly with major cloud platforms.
Civis Analytics
Series B in 2021
Civis Analytics, Inc. is a data science software company that empowers organizations to make data-driven decisions. Founded in 2013 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Civis offers a range of tools designed to enhance data analysis and audience engagement. Its Civis platform provides predictive analytics capabilities, facilitating end-to-end data science workflows. Key offerings include the Community Outreach and Engagement Hub, which assists government and nonprofit teams in effectively reaching and influencing their target audiences, and the Census Intelligence Center, a resource for supporting census efforts. Additionally, the company features tools such as the Audience Center for customer targeting, Creative Focus for message testing, and Civis Media Optimizer for optimizing TV advertising strategies. Civis Analytics also delivers consumer insights, market research, and data science consulting services, helping clients leverage data to gain a competitive edge in their operations.
newtrul
Seed Round in 2021
Newtrul is a shipment aggregation platform founded in 2018 and based in Chicago, Illinois. The company connects shippers, brokers, and freight carriers through a centralized portal aimed at simplifying the process of truckload freight matching. By digitizing and aggregating shipment information into a spot marketplace, Newtrul enables trucking companies to easily search for and digitally book their next loads, enhancing efficiency in the freight industry.
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.
Paro
Series B in 2021
Paro is a platform that connects businesses with freelance finance professionals, including bookkeepers, accountants, and analysts, offering remote, on-demand support. Founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Paro utilizes artificial intelligence to match companies with experts who can address various financial needs. Their services encompass month-end accounting, tax preparation, financial modeling, cash flow management, and strategic advisory, among others. By leveraging a community of highly vetted finance specialists, Paro aims to provide tailored solutions that help businesses navigate immediate challenges and drive growth. This approach combines industry expertise with advanced technology, allowing companies to efficiently access the finance and accounting support they require to manage and expand their operations.
Leo Cancer Care
Series B in 2021
Leo Cancer Care is focused on revolutionizing cancer radiation therapy by offering a treatment system designed to enhance patient experience and outcomes. Founded in Australia, the company leverages global research that highlights the benefits of upright patient positioning during treatment. This innovative approach shifts the traditional paradigm of machine rotation to patient rotation, allowing for a more controlled and efficient therapy process. The system integrates advanced 3D imaging and precise radiation beam management, ensuring that the appropriate amount of energy is delivered to targeted tissues. By streamlining cancer treatment and connecting patients to centralized care centers, Leo Cancer Care aims to reduce both the physical discomfort and costs typically associated with chemotherapy and radiation therapy, ultimately putting patients in control of their treatment journey.
Refraction AI
Seed Round in 2021
Refraction AI, Inc. is an autonomous delivery robot company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, founded in 2017. The company focuses on building and deploying robotic platforms designed for last-mile goods delivery in urban environments. Its primary product, the REV-1, autonomously navigates urban settings using a combination of cameras, radar, and ultrasonic sensors. The robot is capable of picking up items from restaurants, pharmacies, and grocery stores, delivering them directly to customers' homes. This service aims to provide a faster, cheaper, and safer delivery option, addressing the growing demand for efficient logistics solutions. Additionally, the robots can be remotely monitored and teleoperated, ensuring operational flexibility in diverse weather conditions.
Beam
Series E in 2021
Beam Technologies Inc. is a dental benefits company based in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 2012. It specializes in providing digital-first dental insurance plans that emphasize preventive care and ease-of-use. Beam’s offerings include dental insurance, which features perks such as floss, toothpaste, and the Beam Brush—a wirelessly connected toothbrush that allows users to track and monitor their brushing habits through a smartphone app. The company incorporates rewards for maintaining good dental hygiene into its policy pricing, making it a unique player in the dental benefits market.
Ocient
Series B in 2021
Ocient Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in analytical software solutions for database management. Founded in 2018, Ocient has developed a data analytics platform capable of rapidly analyzing massive datasets, ranging from tens of terabytes to exabytes, which can contain trillions or quadrillions of rows. The platform is designed to efficiently ingest billions of rows per second while filtering and computing aggregate results at speeds of up to trillions of rows per second. This capability allows organizations to effectively leverage large datasets, enabling them to gain insights at scale and with high velocity.
Beam
Venture Round in 2021
Beam Technologies Inc. is a dental benefits company based in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 2012. It specializes in providing digital-first dental insurance plans that emphasize preventive care and ease-of-use. Beam’s offerings include dental insurance, which features perks such as floss, toothpaste, and the Beam Brush—a wirelessly connected toothbrush that allows users to track and monitor their brushing habits through a smartphone app. The company incorporates rewards for maintaining good dental hygiene into its policy pricing, making it a unique player in the dental benefits market.
Cultured Decadence
Seed Round in 2020
Cultured Decadence is a startup based in Madison, Wisconsin, focused on cellular aquaculture to produce crustacean products. Founded in 2020, the company employs innovative cell culture and tissue engineering techniques to create lobster and crab meat directly from the animals' cells, eliminating shell, organs, and waste. This approach addresses the increasing global demand for sustainable and nutritious seafood, offering a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional fishing methods.
Loadsmart
Series C in 2020
Loadsmart operates an online platform designed to streamline the process of booking trucks for shippers and carriers. The company's technology enables users to obtain real-time bookable rates instantly, facilitating efficient interactions between shippers and carriers. Loadsmart was founded in 2014 by Felipe Capella and Ricardo Salgado and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in New York, New York.
Civis Analytics
Series A in 2020
Civis Analytics, Inc. is a data science software company that empowers organizations to make data-driven decisions. Founded in 2013 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Civis offers a range of tools designed to enhance data analysis and audience engagement. Its Civis platform provides predictive analytics capabilities, facilitating end-to-end data science workflows. Key offerings include the Community Outreach and Engagement Hub, which assists government and nonprofit teams in effectively reaching and influencing their target audiences, and the Census Intelligence Center, a resource for supporting census efforts. Additionally, the company features tools such as the Audience Center for customer targeting, Creative Focus for message testing, and Civis Media Optimizer for optimizing TV advertising strategies. Civis Analytics also delivers consumer insights, market research, and data science consulting services, helping clients leverage data to gain a competitive edge in their operations.
Rise Gardens
Seed Round in 2020
Rise Gardens LLC specializes in creating and marketing indoor hydroponic gardening systems that enable consumers to grow their own food year-round. The company offers a modular system that can accommodate various types of plants, including herbs, greens, vegetables, and flowers. Each system includes a physical appliance and The Rise Gardens application, which assists users in tracking plant growth and provides guidance on fertilization. By making home gardening more accessible and enjoyable, Rise Gardens aims to strengthen the connection between individuals and the food they consume. Founded in 2017 and based in Skokie, Illinois, the company previously operated under the name Harvest2O, LLC, and primarily sells its products online.
Forager
Series A in 2020
Forager Logistics LLC, established in 2018 and based in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in freight brokerage and logistics services for the automotive and aerospace industries. The company offers a range of truckload services, including standard, expedited, and cross-border transportation, catering to supply chain networks with seamless and modern solutions. Forager's innovative web-based transportation management platform further enhances its service, targeting the complexities of cross-border shipping, particularly to and from Mexico and Canada.
Asto CT
Venture Round in 2019
Asto CT LLC specializes in developing advanced X-ray computed tomography (CT) systems aimed at enhancing equine healthcare. Founded in 2015 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, the company focuses on preventing fractures and improving the overall well-being of thoroughbreds, show horses, recreational horses, and older equines. Asto CT's technology enhances fracture risk detection, facilitates the diagnosis of lameness, and aids in the management of dental and sinus conditions. Their flagship product, Equina, delivers rapid 3D imaging of the lower limbs, head, and neck of standing horses without the need for general anesthesia, ensuring a safer and more comfortable experience for the animals. By integrating cutting-edge robotics with fan-beam CT technology, Asto CT is committed to providing high-quality diagnostic imaging that supports veterinarians in delivering effective treatments.
NuCurrent
Series C in 2019
NuCurrent, Inc. is a developer based in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in high-efficiency antennas and inductive components for wireless power applications. Founded in 2009, the company designs, fabricates, and integrates wireless power antennas and surface-mount inductors for various applications, including power electronics, RF devices, and frequency synthesizers. NuCurrent's products comply with industry standards such as the Alliance for Wireless Power and the Wireless Power Consortium, ensuring broad compatibility. The company collaborates closely with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and integrators to provide custom-designed, rapid-prototype solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce size, and lower costs. By employing patented designs and advanced manufacturing techniques, NuCurrent aims to improve the durability and performance of wireless power systems, facilitating the evolution of electronic devices.
Fast Radius
Venture Round in 2019
Fast Radius, Inc. is a cloud manufacturing and digital supply chain company based in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 2014, it specializes in additive manufacturing solutions that encompass application discovery, product design, testing, production-grade manufacturing, and global fulfillment. Fast Radius offers a range of manufacturing services, including additive thermoplastic, elastomeric, and metal production, as well as CNC machining, injection and cast urethane molding, and reverse engineering. The company's innovative Cloud Manufacturing Platform integrates design, production, and fulfillment operations within a unified digital infrastructure, enhancing the accessibility and sustainability of manufacturing processes. Fast Radius also operates micro-factories in Chicago and at the UPS Worldport facility in Louisville, Kentucky, with additional offices in Atlanta and Singapore.
Civic Eagle
Venture Round in 2019
Civic Eagle, Inc. is a software company that provides a workflow solution for advocates and policy teams, enabling them to discover, analyze, and manage state and federal legislation. Founded in 2015 and based in Minnesota, Civic Eagle offers a platform called Enview that consolidates legislative information and team communications, allowing lobbyists and policy professionals to streamline their efforts without manual data entry. The platform helps users track and engage with legislation across the country, empowering policy advocates to focus on their campaigns and promote more effective democratic outcomes for their communities.
StemoniX
Series B in 2019
StemoniX Inc. is a biotechnology company specializing in stem cell technologies to enhance drug discovery and personalized medicine. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with an additional office in La Jolla, California, StemoniX offers a platform that focuses on the 3-D printing of stem-cell derived human tissues. This innovative approach allows for the creation of custom drug discovery models and facilitates the development of living cells in larger formats, addressing various medical conditions such as heart disease, dementia, breast cancer, autism, and ALS. The company's platform also operationalizes human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) disease models for high-throughput screening, improving the research process for neurotoxicity and other drug screening efforts.
Somna Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2018
Somna Therapeutics, established in 2012 in Germantown, Wisconsin, specializes in medical devices for treating laryngopharyngeal and extraesophageal acid reflux diseases. Its flagship product, the Reza Band, is a non-pharmacological, investigational device designed to prevent reflux into the larynx, pharynx, and lungs. The company, founded in partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin, aims to enhance the quality of life for LPR and EERD patients. Currently, Somna Therapeutics is refining the Reza Band's design and conducting clinical trials to secure FDA clearance. Post-clearance, the company plans to sell its device to hospitals, clinics, and home healthcare providers.
Xaptum
Seed Round in 2018
Xaptum, Inc. is a Chicago-based company founded in 2013 that focuses on enhancing the security and management of Internet of Things (IoT) deployments. The company offers a messaging platform that facilitates the authentication, authorization, and auto-configuration of IoT devices over a single TCP connection. By providing a multi-tenant, network-as-a-service solution, Xaptum enables enterprises to connect their IoT devices to a secure, logical middle-mile network, effectively keeping them and their data shielded from the public Internet. This approach addresses key challenges in provisioning and managing IoT devices by implementing zero-touch identity and key management, thus allowing enterprises to scale their deployments securely. Xaptum's architecture is designed to simplify the complexities of IoT security, providing visibility, control, and flexibility for organizations looking to adopt and expand IoT technologies.
Conversica
Series C in 2018
Conversica is a company based in Foster City, California, specializing in artificial intelligence-driven lead engagement software. Its flagship product, the Conversica AI Sales Assistant, automates routine business conversations to augment the workforce by engaging prospects through natural, multi-channel, two-way conversations. This software contacts, engages, qualifies, and follows up with leads until they convert into opportunities or opt out. The solution is designed to personalize interactions at scale, supporting multiple languages and communication channels. Conversica serves various industries, including automotive, education, finance, insurance, real estate, and technology, helping businesses secure customers more efficiently.
Conversica
Series C in 2018
Conversica is a company based in Foster City, California, specializing in artificial intelligence-driven lead engagement software. Its flagship product, the Conversica AI Sales Assistant, automates routine business conversations to augment the workforce by engaging prospects through natural, multi-channel, two-way conversations. This software contacts, engages, qualifies, and follows up with leads until they convert into opportunities or opt out. The solution is designed to personalize interactions at scale, supporting multiple languages and communication channels. Conversica serves various industries, including automotive, education, finance, insurance, real estate, and technology, helping businesses secure customers more efficiently.
FinLocker
Seed Round in 2018
FinLocker, LLC is a financial technology company founded in 2014 and based in St. Louis, Missouri. It develops a consumer-enabled financial data platform that facilitates the loan process for mortgages and other financial products. The platform serves both businesses and consumers by streamlining loan transactions and enhancing the overall financial experience. For businesses, FinLocker provides tools that cut costs, reduce fraud, and mitigate risks while improving customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. For consumers, the platform simplifies the loan application process, minimizes paperwork, and enables better management of personal finances. Using consumer consent, FinLocker captures essential borrower data and employs intelligent analytics to offer tailored loan product recommendations based on individual financial profiles.
HealthMyne
Series B in 2018
HealthMyne, Inc. is a healthcare informatics company based in Madison, Wisconsin, established in 2013. It specializes in providing innovative imaging solutions and analytics primarily for cancer care providers. The company's technology enhances clinical decision-making by offering real-time, evidence-based imaging insights that facilitate improved patient care while also reducing delivery costs. HealthMyne's platform includes features such as tumor image manipulation, automatic tumor staging, specialized reporting, and management of incidental findings, all aimed at streamlining clinical workflows. By integrating electronic health records and image repositories, HealthMyne supports physicians in diagnosing and treating patients more effectively, ultimately enhancing clinical collaboration and quality assurance in patient management.
Farcast
Series C in 2018
Farcast Biosciences, established in 2019, is a clinical diagnostic company based in Boston, Massachusetts, with a lab in Bangalore, India. The company specializes in developing and utilizing a proprietary Human Tumor Micro Dynamics (HTMD) platform. This platform preserves the tumor microenvironment using fresh, unmodified human tumor fragments and autologous blood samples, enabling oncologists and drug developers to test individual tumors and predict patient response to treatments with higher accuracy. Farcast's mission is to illuminate personalized treatment paths for cancer patients by providing precise, patient-specific data.
Mezu
Venture Round in 2018
Mezu, Inc., established in 2017 and based in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, operates in the banking industry with a focus on mobile payments. The company offers a secure and private mobile payment app that allows users to send and receive money without revealing personal information. This platform enables users to pay, tip, earn, and donate easily and at no cost, prioritizing user privacy and discretion in financial transactions. Mezu's app is accessible on both iOS and Android devices in the United States, reflecting its commitment to providing a cash-like experience in digital payments.
Zerocater
Series B in 2018
Zerocater, Inc. operates a subscription-based and on-demand food ordering platform designed for companies and their employees. Established in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company specializes in delivering personalized and diet-specific meals from independent restaurants, caterers, food trucks, and private chefs. Zerocater caters to various occasions, including meetings, events, and celebrations, offering a diverse range of menus that include breakfast, lunch, desserts, and beverages from craft breweries. The company serves clients in key cities such as New York, Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Austin, Texas, aiming to foster a collaborative office culture by providing convenient and varied food options to small and medium-sized enterprises.
Ocient
Series A in 2018
Ocient Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in analytical software solutions for database management. Founded in 2018, Ocient has developed a data analytics platform capable of rapidly analyzing massive datasets, ranging from tens of terabytes to exabytes, which can contain trillions or quadrillions of rows. The platform is designed to efficiently ingest billions of rows per second while filtering and computing aggregate results at speeds of up to trillions of rows per second. This capability allows organizations to effectively leverage large datasets, enabling them to gain insights at scale and with high velocity.
Relayr
Series C in 2018
Relayr, Inc., established in 2014, specializes in Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technology. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in Europe, the company provides a middleware platform that connects and analyzes data from various industrial equipment. Relayr's platform enables businesses to customize deployments, detect anomalies, and optimize operations. Serving diverse industries such as manufacturing, automotive, and power generation, Relayr offers implementation services, IIoT starter programs, and equipment services. Since October 2018, Relayr has operated as a subsidiary of HSB Group, Inc.
Groups Recover Together
Venture Round in 2017
Recover Together, Inc. operates private clinics that specialize in treating opioid addiction through a comprehensive approach that includes medication-assisted treatment and therapy. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Manchester, New Hampshire, the company offers services across multiple states, including California, Indiana, Maine, Michigan, West Virginia, and North Carolina. Its treatment model combines the use of Suboxone (buprenorphine) with weekly group therapy sessions, allowing patients to engage in a supportive community while working toward their recovery goals. The organization is committed to making addiction treatment respectful, accessible, and affordable, empowering individuals to regain control of their lives and improve their overall quality of life.
HealthMyne
Venture Round in 2017
HealthMyne, Inc. is a healthcare informatics company based in Madison, Wisconsin, established in 2013. It specializes in providing innovative imaging solutions and analytics primarily for cancer care providers. The company's technology enhances clinical decision-making by offering real-time, evidence-based imaging insights that facilitate improved patient care while also reducing delivery costs. HealthMyne's platform includes features such as tumor image manipulation, automatic tumor staging, specialized reporting, and management of incidental findings, all aimed at streamlining clinical workflows. By integrating electronic health records and image repositories, HealthMyne supports physicians in diagnosing and treating patients more effectively, ultimately enhancing clinical collaboration and quality assurance in patient management.
NewLeaf Symbiotics
Series C in 2017
NewLeaf Symbiotics, Inc. is an agriculture technology company based in Saint Louis, Missouri, dedicated to the research, development, and commercialization of beneficial symbiotic bacteria aimed at enhancing plant health and increasing crop yields. The company focuses on naturally occurring bacteria, particularly pink pigmented facultative methylotrophs, which are utilized across various agricultural sectors, including row crops, vegetables, fruits, and ornamental plants. NewLeaf Symbiotics conducts extensive laboratory, greenhouse, and field trials to validate the effectiveness of its products, providing farmers with sustainable solutions to combat plant diseases and improve agricultural productivity. Originally founded as TrophoMax, LLC in 2011, the company rebranded in July 2012 to better reflect its mission and objectives in the agricultural biotechnology space.
NuCurrent
Venture Round in 2017
NuCurrent, Inc. is a developer based in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in high-efficiency antennas and inductive components for wireless power applications. Founded in 2009, the company designs, fabricates, and integrates wireless power antennas and surface-mount inductors for various applications, including power electronics, RF devices, and frequency synthesizers. NuCurrent's products comply with industry standards such as the Alliance for Wireless Power and the Wireless Power Consortium, ensuring broad compatibility. The company collaborates closely with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and integrators to provide custom-designed, rapid-prototype solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce size, and lower costs. By employing patented designs and advanced manufacturing techniques, NuCurrent aims to improve the durability and performance of wireless power systems, facilitating the evolution of electronic devices.
Upstart
Series C in 2017
Upstart is a peer-to-peer online lending platform that utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance the lending process. Founded in 2012 and based in San Mateo, California, the company focuses on providing fixed-rate personal loans by employing a proprietary underwriting model that evaluates factors such as education, area of study, and employment history, allowing it to identify borrowers with limited credit backgrounds. Upstart connects consumer loan demand with its network of AI-enabled bank partners, facilitating a streamlined borrowing experience. The platform supports a variety of loan offerings, including personal loans, automotive financing, home equity lines of credit, and small-dollar loans, enabling banks to achieve higher approval rates and reduced loss rates while enhancing customer satisfaction through a digital-first approach.
Conversica
Series B in 2016
Conversica is a company based in Foster City, California, specializing in artificial intelligence-driven lead engagement software. Its flagship product, the Conversica AI Sales Assistant, automates routine business conversations to augment the workforce by engaging prospects through natural, multi-channel, two-way conversations. This software contacts, engages, qualifies, and follows up with leads until they convert into opportunities or opt out. The solution is designed to personalize interactions at scale, supporting multiple languages and communication channels. Conversica serves various industries, including automotive, education, finance, insurance, real estate, and technology, helping businesses secure customers more efficiently.
Relayr
Series B in 2016
Relayr, Inc., established in 2014, specializes in Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technology. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in Europe, the company provides a middleware platform that connects and analyzes data from various industrial equipment. Relayr's platform enables businesses to customize deployments, detect anomalies, and optimize operations. Serving diverse industries such as manufacturing, automotive, and power generation, Relayr offers implementation services, IIoT starter programs, and equipment services. Since October 2018, Relayr has operated as a subsidiary of HSB Group, Inc.
Groups Recover Together
Series B in 2015
Recover Together, Inc. operates private clinics that specialize in treating opioid addiction through a comprehensive approach that includes medication-assisted treatment and therapy. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Manchester, New Hampshire, the company offers services across multiple states, including California, Indiana, Maine, Michigan, West Virginia, and North Carolina. Its treatment model combines the use of Suboxone (buprenorphine) with weekly group therapy sessions, allowing patients to engage in a supportive community while working toward their recovery goals. The organization is committed to making addiction treatment respectful, accessible, and affordable, empowering individuals to regain control of their lives and improve their overall quality of life.
FinLocker
Venture Round in 2014
FinLocker, LLC is a financial technology company founded in 2014 and based in St. Louis, Missouri. It develops a consumer-enabled financial data platform that facilitates the loan process for mortgages and other financial products. The platform serves both businesses and consumers by streamlining loan transactions and enhancing the overall financial experience. For businesses, FinLocker provides tools that cut costs, reduce fraud, and mitigate risks while improving customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. For consumers, the platform simplifies the loan application process, minimizes paperwork, and enables better management of personal finances. Using consumer consent, FinLocker captures essential borrower data and employs intelligent analytics to offer tailored loan product recommendations based on individual financial profiles.
Smart Lunches
Venture Round in 2014
Smart Lunches, Inc. is an online food ordering and delivery service that specializes in providing lunches for children at schools, child care centers, and summer camps across several regions including Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, New Jersey, Georgia, and Washington D.C. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers a diverse menu that includes hot and cold main dishes, sides, snacks, soups, and drinks, all prepared by local catering partners. Smart Lunches aims to simplify the process of ordering nutritious meals for students, ensuring convenience for parents and enhancing the lunch experience for children. The platform allows parents to customize their children's meals, which are then hand-delivered to schools before lunchtime.
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