Alumni Ventures

Alumni Ventures Group, LLC is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 and based in Manchester, New Hampshire, with additional offices in major cities across North America. The firm specializes in seed, early-stage, and late-stage pre-IPO investments, focusing on companies with an alumni connection and supported by established institutional lead investors. Alumni Ventures aims to provide accredited investors, particularly alumni from top entrepreneurial schools, with access to diversified venture portfolios that span various sectors and geographic regions. The firm typically invests between $0.01 million and $3 million and does not require board or observer seats in its portfolio companies. Through its managed fund families, Alumni Ventures enables investors to participate in a collaborative investment approach, fostering connections among alumni while facilitating investment opportunities in innovative ventures.

Rob Adams

Managing Partner

Gail Ball

Venture Scout

Andrew Baum

Vice President, Treasury and Capital Management

David Beazley

Executive Partner

Ali Byrd

Investor Advisory Council Member

Matt Caspari

Managing Partner, Strawberry Creek and amp; Deep Tech

Matt Castellini

Senior Associate

Helen Chen

CEO Services Analyst

Cainon Coates

Managing Partner

Michael Collins

CEO

Thomas Edwards

Associate

Yev Gelfand

Investor

Mason Hale

Senior Associate, Chestnut Street and Triphammer Ven

Jin Kim

Senior Vice President, Office of Investments

Lucas Kirshenbaum

VC Investor

Ron Levin

Managing Partner, AV Seed Fund and Doctors Innovate Fund

Jess Liu-Brown

Principal

Michael Madden

Co-Founder and Investment Professionals

Jonathan Meltzer

Managing Partner

Tom Meyer

Managing Partner, Nassau Street

Keith Murphy

Director, Video Programs

David Muson

CFO

Aisha Robinson

Comms Team VP of Strategic Communications

Saad Shaheen

Investor Operations Manager

Stephen Stolzenberg

Senior Associate

Justin Strausbaugh

Managing Partner, Lakeshore

Brittney Wade

Senior Associate, Seed Fund

Sarah Worden

Venture Scout

Wesley Yiu

Partner

Henri Yuan

Investor

Michael Yuann

Director of Investment Operations

Past deals in Washington

Prophia

Venture Round in 2022
Prophia is a technology company that specializes in transforming the commercial real estate leasing process through its innovative digital platform. Established in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, Prophia aims to simplify the negotiation, administration, and management of commercial leases. The platform facilitates collaboration between landlords and tenants by enabling them to agree on essential terms and efficiently engage with legal teams to finalize leases. With a team that brings over 50 years of combined experience in commercial real estate and technology, Prophia focuses on providing actionable insights that help commercial property owners make informed decisions. The company's operations extend to key cities such as Seattle, New York, and Chicago, reflecting its commitment to enhancing the accessibility and effectiveness of commercial real estate data.

Indigov

Series B in 2022
Indigov is a modern constituent experience management platform designed specifically for government entities, aiming to enhance the efficiency of constituent services. By leveraging automation and innovative systems, Indigov effectively addresses complex challenges, allowing government representatives to respond to inquiries and issues in a matter of minutes or hours, rather than weeks or months. The platform utilizes multi-channel integration and smart tagging to streamline workflows, enabling representatives to gain valuable insights and improve their operational effectiveness. Through these advancements, Indigov is transforming the interaction between government and constituents, fostering a more responsive and efficient public service environment.

Included

Seed Round in 2022
Included is a platform designed to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within organizations by providing comprehensive employee analytics. The platform gathers and analyzes demographic data throughout the employee lifecycle, offering insights into performance and engagement. By leveraging a machine learning-driven projection engine, Included identifies trends and generates actionable recommendations to help organizations improve their DEI initiatives. This all-in-one solution enables companies to effectively measure their diversity efforts, track progress, and connect with their workforce, ultimately supporting the scaling of their diversity programs and enhancing employee retention.

Copper Banking

Series A in 2022
Developer of a financial education platform intended to provide financial literacy and baking services to teenagers. The company's platform educates teens on how to make financial decisions by developing patterned behaviors in a supervised app experience, allowing the transfer of money, direct deposits, and payments, enabling teenagers to become financially literate and parents and teens to achieve financial freedom.

Xplore

Series A in 2022
Xplore Inc is a space technology company that develops spacecraft and offers a range of space-related services, including mission planning, spacecraft engineering, flight financing, payload insurance, communications, data management, and spacecraft operations. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Mercer Island, Washington, Xplore conducts commercial missions in Earth orbits using their XCRAFT™ spacecraft. The company caters to government agencies, commercial space enterprises, and educational institutions, facilitating a variety of missions that include expeditions to the Moon, Mars, Venus, and asteroids. Xplore’s capabilities also encompass hosting mission-critical payloads, providing communication relay services, and delivering data through a multi-sensor platform designed for data fusion and on-orbit processing.

MontyCloud

Seed Round in 2022
MontyCloud Inc. is a technology company that specializes in creating an artificial intelligence-driven software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform for managing and governing cloud infrastructure, applications, and services. Founded in 2018 and located in Woodinville, Washington, MontyCloud offers solutions that simplify the management of cloud services, automate maintenance tasks, and streamline governance and compliance processes. Its platform employs an event-driven architecture, integrating AI and machine learning to provide automation and actionable insights. The company addresses key areas such as cloud cost management, security, compliance automation, and disaster recovery, enabling clients to achieve consistent, policy-driven management across diverse cloud environments.

Proxi

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Proxi specializes in personalized navigation through its no-code mapping software, which enables users to create and share custom interactive maps. The platform allows local experts and influencers to curate geographic recommendations by customizing map content with unique colors, icons, and branding. By facilitating the embedding of these interactive maps into social media accounts, websites, and applications, Proxi makes it easy for individuals and businesses to enhance their location-based experiences. The company's focus on crowdsourced content helps to foster community engagement and empowers users to share valuable geographic insights.

Houwzer

Series B in 2021
Houwzer, LLC is a real estate brokerage based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with additional offices in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Maryland, and Haddonfield, New Jersey. Established in 2014, Houwzer provides comprehensive services for buying and selling homes, emphasizing a customer-centric approach. The company employs salaried agents and loan officers, enabling them to prioritize client service over sales commissions. Houwzer utilizes proprietary technology to streamline the entire real estate transaction process, offering an integrated platform that includes communication tools, featured listings, and transaction management services. With a focus on transparency and efficiency, Houwzer has achieved a high Net Promoter Score and consistently receives positive client reviews. Since its inception, the company has helped clients in the Mid-Atlantic region save significantly when selling their homes and has facilitated thousands of successful transactions.

Dance Church

Seed Round in 2021
Dance Church is a provider of high-energy dance-focused movement classes designed to create joyful and connective experiences. It operates both in-person and online, offering live classes and an extensive library of on-demand sessions led by professional dancers. Participants engage in a series of movement cues set to curated multi-genre pop music, allowing for a dynamic and enjoyable workout. The company is dedicated to empowering individuals by promoting the idea that everyone is a dancer and that dance is an inclusive activity meant for all. Its online subscription platform enables users to access fitness coaching and dance classes at their convenience, fostering a community of dancers regardless of experience level.

Humanly.io

Seed Round in 2021
Humanly.io is a hiring platform that specializes in screening and scheduling job candidates through an AI-based system. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, Humanly engages with candidates visiting a company’s job pages and social media, facilitating their qualification and addressing their inquiries. This innovative technology allows organizations to enhance candidate conversion rates across various recruitment channels while significantly reducing the time spent by human resources on each open role. With its focus on efficiency and automation, Humanly streamlines the hiring process for businesses, making it easier to manage candidate interactions at scale.

Radian

Seed Round in 2021
Radian Aerospace is innovating the aerospace sector with its next-generation spaceplane, which is the first fully reusable vehicle designed for horizontal takeoff and landing. This single-stage to orbit spacecraft aims to facilitate the transportation of people and light cargo to low Earth orbit as well as various terrestrial locations, operating in a manner similar to conventional aircraft. Radian's vehicles are constructed from advanced materials that can endure extreme conditions and are equipped with propulsion technologies that enhance maneuverability and overall performance. Additionally, they incorporate satellite systems that improve communication capabilities, thereby supporting enhanced missions and operational efficiency within the space industry.

Strike Graph

Series A in 2021
Strike Graph, Inc. is a Seattle-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in providing a compliance Security-as-a-Service solution. Its flagship product, the Strike Graph platform, simplifies the process of obtaining security certifications, such as SOC 2 Type I/II, which are essential for B2B companies seeking to enhance their revenue potential. The platform allows users to organize security programs, manage compliance controls, and prepare for audits efficiently. By automating the collection of evidence required for auditor review through API-driven integrations with common business systems, Strike Graph streamlines the audit process, enabling collaboration among key stakeholders such as Risk Managers, CTOs, CISOs, and Auditors. This innovative approach allows companies to establish trust and close enterprise deals more quickly and cost-effectively than traditional methods.

Wrench

Series D in 2021
Wrench, Inc. is a mobile auto repair service provider that offers a wide range of car and truck repair services at customers' homes and offices. Founded in 2015 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company operates additional offices across several states, including Arizona, California, Florida, and Texas. Wrench specializes in services such as alternator and battery replacement, brake system repairs, diagnostic services, oil changes, and various other automotive repairs. The company also facilitates online appointment booking to enhance customer convenience. Wrench's mobile mechanics cater to the needs of both individual customers and fleet management, providing accessible and efficient automotive maintenance solutions.

AdaptX

Series A in 2021
AdaptX operates a healthcare data analytics platform that focuses on delivering automated analytics to frontline clinical staff. Founded in 2016 and based in Seattle, the company emerged from Seattle Children's Hospital and serves hospitals and surgery centers. Through its innovative solutions, AdaptX empowers medical leaders and clinicians to access and analyze data effectively, enabling them to enhance clinical and workflow outcomes. This approach not only improves patient care but also helps reduce costs, thereby transforming clinical operations within the healthcare sector.

Sorcero

Venture Round in 2021
Sorcero, Inc. develops and offers office suite software. The company's no code platform enables deploying of AI (artificial intelligence) powered decision support and knowledge management applications. Sorcero, Inc. was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Washington, District Of Columbia.

Cyrus Biotechnology

Venture Round in 2021
Cyrus Biotechnology builds software tools to accelerate basic research in biotech, pharma, and industrial biotechnology. Cyrus Bench delivers an enterprise version of the Rosetta molecular modeling and design toolkit, with the associated array of bio-molecular computation tools. It was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Cabana

Series A in 2021
Cabana opens up the flexibility of travel plans so that travelers can book once and go anywhere. The company has built out a fleet of upscale custom-made mobile hotel rooms, using 2019 Ford Transit vans, to give travelers the freedom to travel and sleep where they want and when they want. Every element, from the bed to the storage, to the bathroom to the internet, is designed from the ground up for a tailored and premium experience. Simplified lodging often translates to lower quality, but Cabana has taken the luxurious amenities of a thoughtfully designed suite and outfitted it for a small space. Enabled through tech, Cabana brings travelers digital convenience and peace of mind through contact-free check-in. The app lets travelers reserve, check-in, pick-up, and check-out of their mobile hotel room without having to make a pit stop to the front desk.

Formlogic

Series A in 2021
Provider autonomous precision manufacturing services intended to revolutionize the way space and frontier industries produce parts. The company's technology addresses the root cause of the collapsing domestic supply chain, it enhances worker capability across the board, novices achieve expert-level tolerances, and experts gain even greater productivity, enabling industries to avail close tolerances and rapid turnaround of products at scale.

Mythical Games

Series B in 2021
Mythical Games Inc. is a gaming studio based in Sherman Oaks, California, with an additional office in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 2018, the company develops blockchain-based games for personal computers, mobile devices, and consoles. Its flagship product, Blankos, is a casual multiplayer game that allows players to buy, trade, and sell their custom designs. Mythical Games also provides tools that enable content creators and brands to customize and retain ownership of game assets, fostering a new economy centered on digital ownership and verifiable scarcity. The studio aims to drive consumer adoption of distributed ledger technology through innovative gaming experiences, leveraging a team of experienced game and platform developers.

The Mentor Method

Seed Round in 2021
The Mentor Method is a social enterprise that provides curated mentor matches, connecting the next generation of tech leaders with change-making mentors at the top of their game. ​ Their process focuses on people and value-fit first, to foster authentic, lasting connections. The result is stronger teams and inclusive workplace cultures. ​ They started The Mentor Method because they wanted to create a world where minorities and women in tech are viewed as assets, not a way to check a box.

Picnic

Series A in 2021
Picnic is an innovator of food production technology and Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) solutions. Vivid Robotics, Inc. Picnic(hellopicnic.com), has collected an experienced team of food and technology industry veterans to develop and provide specialized intelligent technology and exclusive solutions for the food service and hospitality industries. Picnic's Pizza Production System is the first automated pizza system designed for commercial kitchen retrofit or new installations, producing hundreds of custom pizzas per hour with chef-chosen ingredients and recipes.

Embed (Brokerage)

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of financial market services platform intended to transfer funds to the seller and securities to the buyer. The company's platform offers a clearing and custody application programming interface for broker-dealers, registered investment advisors, banks, and fintech startups, enabling clients to meet the demands of today's traders and investors.

Boundless

Series B in 2021
Boundless operates in two distinct sectors: education and immigration services. In the education sector, Boundless Learning, Inc. offers an online platform that provides a wide range of study materials, including content in subjects such as accounting, biology, history, and computer science, along with quizzes and PowerPoint templates. The platform aims to enhance the accessibility and utility of open educational resources for students. In the immigration sector, Boundless empowers families by offering tools, information, and personalized support to help them navigate the immigration system efficiently and affordably. The company's platform connects immigrants with resources, including access to immigration lawyers and online filing options. Founded in 2011 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Boundless has expanded its focus to include immigration services since its inception in 2017, with headquarters in Seattle, Washington.

Funnel IQ

Venture Round in 2021
Funl is a revenue operations platform built for RevOps teams at B2B SaaS companies, allowing them to finally connect the dots between marketing, sales, and customer success. The platform also provides a GTM data platform that delivers a single source of truth for all their GTM data, along with end-to-end full-funnel insights and analytics so their marketing, sales, and customer success teams can work seamlessly together. Funl also delivers a platform that can be used by RevOps teams at SaaS and subscription-based businesses, both big and small - think of it as an operating system for revenue. It was founded in 2020 by Matt Volm and Ganesh Sridharan in Seattle, Washington, USA.

Funnel IQ

Seed Round in 2021
Funl is a revenue operations platform built for RevOps teams at B2B SaaS companies, allowing them to finally connect the dots between marketing, sales, and customer success. The platform also provides a GTM data platform that delivers a single source of truth for all their GTM data, along with end-to-end full-funnel insights and analytics so their marketing, sales, and customer success teams can work seamlessly together. Funl also delivers a platform that can be used by RevOps teams at SaaS and subscription-based businesses, both big and small - think of it as an operating system for revenue. It was founded in 2020 by Matt Volm and Ganesh Sridharan in Seattle, Washington, USA.

Burrow

Series C in 2021
Burrow, Inc. is a furniture design and manufacturing company based in New York, founded in 2016. It specializes in creating luxury furniture for homes, offering a diverse range of products including sofas, sectionals, sleepers, loveseats, armchairs, and ottomans, as well as tables, rugs, and various accessories like pillows and throws. The furniture is handcrafted from sustainably-sourced hardwood and features non-toxic, scratch- and stain-resistant fabrics. Burrow sells its products through physical showrooms located in several states, including Washington, Massachusetts, Texas, and California, as well as online. The company also operates a manufacturing facility in Mexico City, Mexico.

Flexe

Series C in 2021
FLEXE, Inc. operates a cloud-based warehousing services marketplace that connects organizations needing additional storage and fulfillment capacity with those that have surplus space. Founded in 2013 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company provides a platform that facilitates efficient warehouse sourcing and setup, streamlining material handling operations for clients including retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, and logistics firms. By addressing inventory overflow and fulfillment challenges, FLEXE enhances the logistics industry and enables businesses to achieve greater structural flexibility in their operations. The company aims to optimize the global delivery of goods and improve access to affordable warehousing solutions, ultimately helping enterprises strengthen their distribution networks and maximize revenue potential.

SecureSave

Seed Round in 2021
Secure provides a purpose-built emergency savings solution. Emergency savings are the foundation of financial wellness. Help your employees get started. Make an immediate impact on your team for a fraction of the cost of other workplace savings programs.

Usermind

Series C in 2020
Usermind, Inc. is a company that develops a unified orchestration platform aimed at enhancing business operations and customer journeys. Established in 2013 and based in Seattle, Washington, Usermind addresses the challenges posed by fragmented enterprise systems and disorganized customer data. By providing a Customer Engagement Hub, the company integrates disparate systems and data sources into a cohesive customer data platform. This is complemented by a robust customer journey orchestration engine, machine learning capabilities, and closed-loop analytics. Usermind enables organizations to automate complex customer interactions, manage customer data effectively, and deliver data-driven, omnichannel engagement throughout the entire customer lifecycle. The firm is supported by notable investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Menlo Ventures, and CRV.

Strike Graph

Seed Round in 2020
Strike Graph, Inc. is a Seattle-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in providing a compliance Security-as-a-Service solution. Its flagship product, the Strike Graph platform, simplifies the process of obtaining security certifications, such as SOC 2 Type I/II, which are essential for B2B companies seeking to enhance their revenue potential. The platform allows users to organize security programs, manage compliance controls, and prepare for audits efficiently. By automating the collection of evidence required for auditor review through API-driven integrations with common business systems, Strike Graph streamlines the audit process, enabling collaboration among key stakeholders such as Risk Managers, CTOs, CISOs, and Auditors. This innovative approach allows companies to establish trust and close enterprise deals more quickly and cost-effectively than traditional methods.

Funnel IQ

Seed Round in 2020
Funl is a revenue operations platform built for RevOps teams at B2B SaaS companies, allowing them to finally connect the dots between marketing, sales, and customer success. The platform also provides a GTM data platform that delivers a single source of truth for all their GTM data, along with end-to-end full-funnel insights and analytics so their marketing, sales, and customer success teams can work seamlessly together. Funl also delivers a platform that can be used by RevOps teams at SaaS and subscription-based businesses, both big and small - think of it as an operating system for revenue. It was founded in 2020 by Matt Volm and Ganesh Sridharan in Seattle, Washington, USA.

Reflective

Seed Round in 2020
Reflective, Inc. is a workflow automation company based in Mercer Island, Washington, founded in 2020. The company specializes in developing an application that guides and automates work processes, enabling organizations to manage recurring tasks efficiently. Its platform features a no-code system, allowing users to design workflows across various software systems, both cloud-based and on-premise. By minimizing the need for multiple applications, Reflective's solution helps enterprise workers streamline their workflows, reduce context switching, and enhance overall productivity.

Okera

Series B in 2020
Okera Inc. is a data management company that operates the Okera Active Data Access Platform, which facilitates secure and efficient data provisioning, access, governance, and auditing. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Seattle, Okera focuses on addressing challenges related to data access and governance in hybrid and multi-cloud environments, including AWS and Azure. The platform features capabilities such as automatic discovery and auditing of data lakes, a no-code visual policy engine for creating access policies, and the enforcement of fine-grained access controls. This allows organizations to manage data security, privacy, and compliance effectively while empowering data teams to leverage their data for innovation and growth. The company was previously known as Cerebro Data, Inc. before rebranding in May 2018.

Clarent

Seed Round in 2020
Clarent is a software development company that specializes in creating safety and compliance solutions for businesses, particularly in the senior living sector. The company provides a platform designed for managing operations across multiple locations, allowing headquarters, district managers, and field managers to share critical information seamlessly. Clarent's software facilitates the collection of notes and photographs during onsite visits, automates record-keeping processes, and helps ensure adherence to brand policies and regulatory standards. Founded in 2019 and based in Seattle, Washington, Clarent emerged during the COVID pandemic and has since garnered a positive reputation among its customers across the United States for its user-friendly and effective compliance management tools.

Humio

Series B in 2020
Humio Limited is a company that develops a live observability platform designed for real-time data aggregation, exploration, reporting, and analysis from various sources. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in London, it also has offices in Aarhus, Denmark, and San Francisco and Seattle in the United States. Humio specializes in time-series logging and offers a platform that supports unrestricted event analysis, deployable on any infrastructure, whether cloud-based or on-premises. The platform is capable of ingesting vast volumes of log data instantly, utilizing advanced data storage and in-memory search technologies. This allows customers to achieve cost-effective log management and analysis while minimizing hardware and engineering resource requirements. Humio serves multiple industries, including higher education, financial services, government, healthcare, transportation, and technology.

Houwzer

Series A in 2020
Houwzer, LLC is a real estate brokerage based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with additional offices in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Maryland, and Haddonfield, New Jersey. Established in 2014, Houwzer provides comprehensive services for buying and selling homes, emphasizing a customer-centric approach. The company employs salaried agents and loan officers, enabling them to prioritize client service over sales commissions. Houwzer utilizes proprietary technology to streamline the entire real estate transaction process, offering an integrated platform that includes communication tools, featured listings, and transaction management services. With a focus on transparency and efficiency, Houwzer has achieved a high Net Promoter Score and consistently receives positive client reviews. Since its inception, the company has helped clients in the Mid-Atlantic region save significantly when selling their homes and has facilitated thousands of successful transactions.

Securrency

Series A in 2020
Securrency, Inc. is a financial technology company that specializes in the tokenized issuance and trading of securities. Established in 2015 and based in Riva, Maryland, Securrency operates additional offices in Washington, D.C., New York City, and Abu Dhabi. The company’s platform integrates legacy financial services with modern distributed ledger technologies, allowing for efficient trading of illiquid asset classes. Its protocol supports various distributed ledgers, including Ethereum and Stellar, facilitating the seamless movement of tokens both on-chain and off-chain. By focusing on security and compliance, Securrency aims to enhance the transparency, efficiency, and accessibility of financial services, connecting investors seeking returns with asset owners, startups, and fund managers in need of capital.

Embed (Brokerage)

Seed Round in 2020
Developer of financial market services platform intended to transfer funds to the seller and securities to the buyer. The company's platform offers a clearing and custody application programming interface for broker-dealers, registered investment advisors, banks, and fintech startups, enabling clients to meet the demands of today's traders and investors.

Spiral

Seed Round in 2019
Spiral is a software company which is focused on building solutions for customer feedback using AI.

Spiral

Seed Round in 2019
Spiral is a software company which is focused on building solutions for customer feedback using AI.

Zeus Living

Series B in 2019
Zeus Living, Inc. is a property management company that specializes in renting furnished housing to startups, students, and companies in various locations, including the Bay Area, Seattle, Los Angeles, and the District of Columbia. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, the company partners with homeowners to manage and furnish their properties, allowing owners to maximize their rental income while providing clients with access to comfortable and ready-to-live-in homes for both business and personal travel. Zeus Living also offers a web-based application that provides detailed property information to enhance the user experience for both property owners and tenants.

Securrency

Venture Round in 2019
Securrency, Inc. is a financial technology company that specializes in the tokenized issuance and trading of securities. Established in 2015 and based in Riva, Maryland, Securrency operates additional offices in Washington, D.C., New York City, and Abu Dhabi. The company’s platform integrates legacy financial services with modern distributed ledger technologies, allowing for efficient trading of illiquid asset classes. Its protocol supports various distributed ledgers, including Ethereum and Stellar, facilitating the seamless movement of tokens both on-chain and off-chain. By focusing on security and compliance, Securrency aims to enhance the transparency, efficiency, and accessibility of financial services, connecting investors seeking returns with asset owners, startups, and fund managers in need of capital.

Usermind

Venture Round in 2019
Usermind, Inc. is a company that develops a unified orchestration platform aimed at enhancing business operations and customer journeys. Established in 2013 and based in Seattle, Washington, Usermind addresses the challenges posed by fragmented enterprise systems and disorganized customer data. By providing a Customer Engagement Hub, the company integrates disparate systems and data sources into a cohesive customer data platform. This is complemented by a robust customer journey orchestration engine, machine learning capabilities, and closed-loop analytics. Usermind enables organizations to automate complex customer interactions, manage customer data effectively, and deliver data-driven, omnichannel engagement throughout the entire customer lifecycle. The firm is supported by notable investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Menlo Ventures, and CRV.

Wrench

Series C in 2019
Wrench, Inc. is a mobile auto repair service provider that offers a wide range of car and truck repair services at customers' homes and offices. Founded in 2015 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company operates additional offices across several states, including Arizona, California, Florida, and Texas. Wrench specializes in services such as alternator and battery replacement, brake system repairs, diagnostic services, oil changes, and various other automotive repairs. The company also facilitates online appointment booking to enhance customer convenience. Wrench's mobile mechanics cater to the needs of both individual customers and fleet management, providing accessible and efficient automotive maintenance solutions.

Mythical Games

Series A in 2019
Mythical Games Inc. is a gaming studio based in Sherman Oaks, California, with an additional office in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 2018, the company develops blockchain-based games for personal computers, mobile devices, and consoles. Its flagship product, Blankos, is a casual multiplayer game that allows players to buy, trade, and sell their custom designs. Mythical Games also provides tools that enable content creators and brands to customize and retain ownership of game assets, fostering a new economy centered on digital ownership and verifiable scarcity. The studio aims to drive consumer adoption of distributed ledger technology through innovative gaming experiences, leveraging a team of experienced game and platform developers.

Mythical Games

Venture Round in 2019
Mythical Games Inc. is a gaming studio based in Sherman Oaks, California, with an additional office in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 2018, the company develops blockchain-based games for personal computers, mobile devices, and consoles. Its flagship product, Blankos, is a casual multiplayer game that allows players to buy, trade, and sell their custom designs. Mythical Games also provides tools that enable content creators and brands to customize and retain ownership of game assets, fostering a new economy centered on digital ownership and verifiable scarcity. The studio aims to drive consumer adoption of distributed ledger technology through innovative gaming experiences, leveraging a team of experienced game and platform developers.

Aurora Insight

Series A in 2019
Aurora Insight, Inc., located in Washington, D.C., specializes in providing comprehensive insights into wireless infrastructure and radio frequency (RF) environments. The company serves as a reliable source of information on available spectrum and wireless connectivity, helping organizations make informed business decisions. By analyzing existing wireless infrastructure, Aurora Insight enables clients to understand and optimize their connectivity options, ultimately enhancing their operational capabilities.

Wrench

Venture Round in 2019
Wrench, Inc. is a mobile auto repair service provider that offers a wide range of car and truck repair services at customers' homes and offices. Founded in 2015 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company operates additional offices across several states, including Arizona, California, Florida, and Texas. Wrench specializes in services such as alternator and battery replacement, brake system repairs, diagnostic services, oil changes, and various other automotive repairs. The company also facilitates online appointment booking to enhance customer convenience. Wrench's mobile mechanics cater to the needs of both individual customers and fleet management, providing accessible and efficient automotive maintenance solutions.

Burrow

Venture Round in 2019
Burrow, Inc. is a furniture design and manufacturing company based in New York, founded in 2016. It specializes in creating luxury furniture for homes, offering a diverse range of products including sofas, sectionals, sleepers, loveseats, armchairs, and ottomans, as well as tables, rugs, and various accessories like pillows and throws. The furniture is handcrafted from sustainably-sourced hardwood and features non-toxic, scratch- and stain-resistant fabrics. Burrow sells its products through physical showrooms located in several states, including Washington, Massachusetts, Texas, and California, as well as online. The company also operates a manufacturing facility in Mexico City, Mexico.

Glow

Seed Round in 2019
Glow Technologies Inc. operates an online platform designed to support podcasters in building their media businesses. Established in 2019 and based in Seattle, Washington, Glow provides tools that enable podcast creators to foster direct relationships with their listeners. The platform allows users to create custom marketing web pages that align with their brand, while listeners can subscribe to premium content or make one-time payments directly from their preferred podcast player. By facilitating these subscriptions, Glow helps podcasters access new revenue streams, enhancing their content offerings and audience engagement beyond traditional advertising and sponsorships.

Burrow

Series B in 2019
Burrow, Inc. is a furniture design and manufacturing company based in New York, founded in 2016. It specializes in creating luxury furniture for homes, offering a diverse range of products including sofas, sectionals, sleepers, loveseats, armchairs, and ottomans, as well as tables, rugs, and various accessories like pillows and throws. The furniture is handcrafted from sustainably-sourced hardwood and features non-toxic, scratch- and stain-resistant fabrics. Burrow sells its products through physical showrooms located in several states, including Washington, Massachusetts, Texas, and California, as well as online. The company also operates a manufacturing facility in Mexico City, Mexico.

Aurora Insight

Venture Round in 2019
Aurora Insight, Inc., located in Washington, D.C., specializes in providing comprehensive insights into wireless infrastructure and radio frequency (RF) environments. The company serves as a reliable source of information on available spectrum and wireless connectivity, helping organizations make informed business decisions. By analyzing existing wireless infrastructure, Aurora Insight enables clients to understand and optimize their connectivity options, ultimately enhancing their operational capabilities.

AdaptX

Venture Round in 2019
AdaptX operates a healthcare data analytics platform that focuses on delivering automated analytics to frontline clinical staff. Founded in 2016 and based in Seattle, the company emerged from Seattle Children's Hospital and serves hospitals and surgery centers. Through its innovative solutions, AdaptX empowers medical leaders and clinicians to access and analyze data effectively, enabling them to enhance clinical and workflow outcomes. This approach not only improves patient care but also helps reduce costs, thereby transforming clinical operations within the healthcare sector.

Spruce Up

Seed Round in 2019
Spruce Up, Inc. is a home furniture and décor retailer based in Seattle, Washington, established in 2017. The company provides a personalized shopping service that combines artificial intelligence and design expertise to create tailored home and design solutions. By leveraging data science alongside a personal stylist, Spruce Up curates professionally designed looks featuring hand-picked items that align with individual customers' homes, budgets, and lifestyles.

Style Genome

Seed Round in 2019
Style Genome is an AI-driven online marketplace focused on personalized homeware shopping. Based in Seattle and developed by Spruce Up Inc., it creates a tailored shopping experience that helps customers discover and select quality items for their homes. The platform enables users to design their living spaces according to their preferences by providing a curated selection of everyday home decor products in real-time. This unique approach aims to simplify the process of home design and enhance customer satisfaction through personalization.

Downstream

Venture Round in 2019
Downstream Impact Inc. specializes in developing software designed to enhance brands' presence on Amazon. Founded in 2017 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company provides a comprehensive Amazon advertising suite that includes paid search services, analytics, automation, and catalog optimization. By leveraging machine learning, Downstream enables brands to effectively manage their advertising efforts, automating inputs and translating outputs to maximize market share and profitability in the competitive e-commerce landscape.

Hatch Apps

Seed Round in 2018
Hatch Technologies, Inc. is an enterprise software company that operates a cloud-based application management platform, designed to simplify and automate the software development process. Founded in 2015 and based in Washington, D.C., the company enables users to create custom native mobile applications for web, iOS, and Android. Hatch Apps serves various sectors, including education, hospitality, non-profit, law, and travel, providing a content management system that allows businesses to easily update and manage their application's design and content. This platform enhances efficiency and promotes growth while significantly reducing the time and cost associated with traditional application development methods.

Wrench

Series B in 2018
Wrench, Inc. is a mobile auto repair service provider that offers a wide range of car and truck repair services at customers' homes and offices. Founded in 2015 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company operates additional offices across several states, including Arizona, California, Florida, and Texas. Wrench specializes in services such as alternator and battery replacement, brake system repairs, diagnostic services, oil changes, and various other automotive repairs. The company also facilitates online appointment booking to enhance customer convenience. Wrench's mobile mechanics cater to the needs of both individual customers and fleet management, providing accessible and efficient automotive maintenance solutions.

Conversica

Series C in 2018
Conversica, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based artificial intelligence solutions aimed at enhancing sales conversion management for various industries, including automotive, education, finance, and technology. The company's flagship product, the Conversica AI Sales Assistant, automates the process of lead engagement by contacting, nurturing, qualifying, and following up with leads through natural, two-way email conversations. This AI-driven software integrates natural language processing, generation, and machine learning to facilitate interactions across multiple communication channels and languages. By automating routine business conversations, Conversica enables sales teams to operate more efficiently and effectively, ultimately helping organizations secure customers faster. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Foster City, California, Conversica also maintains offices in Bellingham, Seattle, and Kansas City.

Conversica

Series C in 2018
Conversica, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based artificial intelligence solutions aimed at enhancing sales conversion management for various industries, including automotive, education, finance, and technology. The company's flagship product, the Conversica AI Sales Assistant, automates the process of lead engagement by contacting, nurturing, qualifying, and following up with leads through natural, two-way email conversations. This AI-driven software integrates natural language processing, generation, and machine learning to facilitate interactions across multiple communication channels and languages. By automating routine business conversations, Conversica enables sales teams to operate more efficiently and effectively, ultimately helping organizations secure customers faster. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Foster City, California, Conversica also maintains offices in Bellingham, Seattle, and Kansas City.

Leaftail Labs

Seed Round in 2018
Leaftail Labs Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Seattle, Washington, specializes in developing video games. The company focuses on creating engaging content that merges innovative technology with a distinct artistic style. Leaftail Labs is driven by the belief that the most compelling opportunities arise at the intersection of accessible content and emerging technologies. The founders of Leaftail Labs bring extensive experience from working with leading entertainment companies and talent, reflecting their commitment to pushing the boundaries of creative entertainment.

ZeroCater

Series B in 2018
ZeroCater, Inc. is a food service company that specializes in providing personalized meal solutions for workplaces. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a subscription-based and on-demand platform that delivers meals from independent restaurants, caterers, and private chefs. ZeroCater caters to various occasions, including meetings, events, and celebrations, with menu options ranging from breakfast and lunch to desserts and happy hour selections, as well as alcoholic beverages from craft breweries. The company serves clients in major cities such as New York, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Austin, and Los Angeles, and aims to foster workplace culture and community through food. ZeroCater has established itself as a prominent provider in the office catering sector, partnering with various businesses across industries.

RealSelf

Series B in 2018
RealSelf brings transparency to the elective medical & aesthetic treatment market which represents a wide range of services—from a simple skin treatment to cosmetic surgery. At the heart of RealSelf is a community of people sharing personal experiences, unbiased stories, and candid advice. Thousand of medical experts also participate on RealSelf. Doctors and clinicians have posted over two million answers to questions and routinely upload educational videos, special offers, and patient before & after photos. The company is a Seattle based startup, backed by world-class investors and has achieved profitability.

Zeus Living

Series A in 2018
Zeus Living, Inc. is a property management company that specializes in renting furnished housing to startups, students, and companies in various locations, including the Bay Area, Seattle, Los Angeles, and the District of Columbia. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, the company partners with homeowners to manage and furnish their properties, allowing owners to maximize their rental income while providing clients with access to comfortable and ready-to-live-in homes for both business and personal travel. Zeus Living also offers a web-based application that provides detailed property information to enhance the user experience for both property owners and tenants.

Hatch Apps

Seed Round in 2018
Hatch Technologies, Inc. is an enterprise software company that operates a cloud-based application management platform, designed to simplify and automate the software development process. Founded in 2015 and based in Washington, D.C., the company enables users to create custom native mobile applications for web, iOS, and Android. Hatch Apps serves various sectors, including education, hospitality, non-profit, law, and travel, providing a content management system that allows businesses to easily update and manage their application's design and content. This platform enhances efficiency and promotes growth while significantly reducing the time and cost associated with traditional application development methods.

Usermind

Series C in 2018
Usermind, Inc. is a company that develops a unified orchestration platform aimed at enhancing business operations and customer journeys. Established in 2013 and based in Seattle, Washington, Usermind addresses the challenges posed by fragmented enterprise systems and disorganized customer data. By providing a Customer Engagement Hub, the company integrates disparate systems and data sources into a cohesive customer data platform. This is complemented by a robust customer journey orchestration engine, machine learning capabilities, and closed-loop analytics. Usermind enables organizations to automate complex customer interactions, manage customer data effectively, and deliver data-driven, omnichannel engagement throughout the entire customer lifecycle. The firm is supported by notable investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Menlo Ventures, and CRV.

Deako

Convertible Note in 2017
Deako, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in manufacturing electrical switches, including modular light, dimmer, rocker, scene controller, and motion sensor switches. Founded in 2015, Deako has developed an innovative lighting system that enhances convenience for homeowners by enabling control of lights through a smartphone application or smart speakers. Their products are designed to automatically illuminate spaces, eliminating the need for users to manually operate switches or rely on remote controls. By offering customizable designs that fit seamlessly into homes, Deako aims to make lighting personalization more accessible and user-friendly. The company's products are available for purchase online, catering to the growing demand for smart home technology.

Sparkfund

Series B in 2017
SparkFund is a financial technology company that lets businesses pay overtime for energy-efficient products and services. It offers software platforms and tools that are necessary to sell products "As a Service". It was founded in 2013 and headquartered in the District of Columbia, United States.

Conversica

Series B in 2016
Conversica, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based artificial intelligence solutions aimed at enhancing sales conversion management for various industries, including automotive, education, finance, and technology. The company's flagship product, the Conversica AI Sales Assistant, automates the process of lead engagement by contacting, nurturing, qualifying, and following up with leads through natural, two-way email conversations. This AI-driven software integrates natural language processing, generation, and machine learning to facilitate interactions across multiple communication channels and languages. By automating routine business conversations, Conversica enables sales teams to operate more efficiently and effectively, ultimately helping organizations secure customers faster. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Foster City, California, Conversica also maintains offices in Bellingham, Seattle, and Kansas City.

EnergySavvy

Series D in 2016
EnergySavvy, Inc. is a cloud software company that specializes in providing utility solutions focused on customer intelligence, engagement, and operational efficiency. Founded in 2008 and based in Seattle, with additional offices in Colorado and Massachusetts, EnergySavvy offers a range of cloud-based platforms and software products designed to enhance home energy management and reduce utility costs. Its key offerings include Program Optix and Online Audit applications, which assist utilities in running energy efficiency programs. The company also provides insights on home energy rebates, tax credits, and financing options, helping customers lower their energy consumption and carbon footprint. Nearly 40 utilities and state programs across the United States utilize EnergySavvy's solutions to improve customer experiences in a digital era. EnergySavvy operates as a subsidiary of Tendril Networks, Inc. since 2019.

Lish

Convertible Note in 2016
Lish, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in providing food delivery services tailored for businesses. Founded in 2014, it creates a platform that connects offices with local chefs, restaurants, and caterers to develop customized workplace food programs. Lish offers a variety of meal options including lunches, team breakfasts, happy hour spreads, and dinners, catering to companies of all sizes. Additionally, the company provides gift cards and facilitates both recurring office catering and one-time meal orders for employees at their homes or workplaces. By focusing on local partnerships, Lish aims to deliver healthy, home-cooked meals that enhance the workplace dining experience.

Sparkfund

Venture Round in 2016
SparkFund is a financial technology company that lets businesses pay overtime for energy-efficient products and services. It offers software platforms and tools that are necessary to sell products "As a Service". It was founded in 2013 and headquartered in the District of Columbia, United States.

Lish

Venture Round in 2015
Lish, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in providing food delivery services tailored for businesses. Founded in 2014, it creates a platform that connects offices with local chefs, restaurants, and caterers to develop customized workplace food programs. Lish offers a variety of meal options including lunches, team breakfasts, happy hour spreads, and dinners, catering to companies of all sizes. Additionally, the company provides gift cards and facilitates both recurring office catering and one-time meal orders for employees at their homes or workplaces. By focusing on local partnerships, Lish aims to deliver healthy, home-cooked meals that enhance the workplace dining experience.

Koru

Series A in 2015
Koru is a developer of a predictive recruitment processing platform used to transform the process of talent recruitment. The company's predictive hiring software gauges performance of the applicants before hiring them using signals far more indicative of early career success than the traditional GPA and college brand. Their main differentiator is that they have identified and can measure the skills that are most predictive of workplace performance in today’s innovative employers: Grit, Rigor, Impact, Teamwork, Curiosity, Ownership, and Polish - collectively the Koru7. Koru customers increase the performance and ramp to the productivity of their early career workforce, increase diversity, and reduce the cost of bad hires. Their customers have seen 30-60% increases in high performing hires using Koru, with associated ROI in the millions per year.
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