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 Robotics

Rollup

Venture Round in 2023
Rollup is a software company that helps in the rapid development and optimization of complex hardware and systems. The company's platform makes use of model-based systems engineering, which facilitates the integration of engineering analysis, designs, and documentation.

Scythe

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

FarmWise

Series B in 2022
FarmWise Labs, Inc. develops innovative robotic machinery aimed at enhancing agricultural efficiency. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the company specializes in autonomous cultivation solutions, particularly focusing on weeding and thinning crops. FarmWise's technology utilizes machine learning and artificial intelligence to perform essential farming tasks such as weeding, planting, sowing, and soil tilling. Their autonomous vegetable weeder is designed to minimize the use of herbicides, allowing farmers to cultivate healthier crops while improving overall productivity. By streamlining farm operations, FarmWise aims to support sustainable farming practices and increase food production efficiency.

RGo Robotics

Series A in 2022
R-Go Robotics is pioneering an artificial perception technology that enables mobile robots to understand complex surroundings and operate autonomously just like humans. Our business model is to partner with robotics manufacturers who share our vision of a future where automation is unfettered but focused on real-world solutions. Our team is comprised of world-class leaders with deep academic and industry experience, and we have a proven track record in bringing world-class innovation to market. ​We are currently in stealth mode.

Replicant

Series B in 2022
Replicant is an AI voice technology that solves problems over the phone, improves customer experience, and reduces cost. Replicant was founded on the belief that machines are ready to have useful, complex conversations that will transform the way they interact with the world. The company's initial focus was making Replicant listen closely, think quickly, take actions, and reply fast enough to be conversational. The brain needed to understand complex and colloquial speech patterns and interpret slang and humor. Piece by piece we built elegant tools that allowed Replicant to listen, think, speak, act and interact with the world.

Unicorn Biotechnologies

Seed Round in 2022
Unicorn Biotechnologies is developing a fully automated manufacturing platform to enable cellular agriculture producers to seamlessly scale products from the lab bench to supermarket shelves. Our full stack platform combines hardware, software and analytics to completely automate cellular agriculture manufacturing, reducing costs and increasing product quality. By providing a clear path to scale cellular agriculture from grams to tons, we will improve human and planetary health and drive the transition to animal free agriculture.

Redbird

Seed Round in 2022
Developer of automation platform designed to automate data-intensive work in minutes, without writing code. The company's platform specializes in deeper automation, orchestration across the data lifecycle, and custom applications that solve the specific needs of different stakeholders, enabling technical and non-technical users to automate workflows to eliminate the need for manual tasks, improve productivity, and easy to use point and click interface.

Redbird

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Developer of automation platform designed to automate data-intensive work in minutes, without writing code. The company's platform specializes in deeper automation, orchestration across the data lifecycle, and custom applications that solve the specific needs of different stakeholders, enabling technical and non-technical users to automate workflows to eliminate the need for manual tasks, improve productivity, and easy to use point and click interface.

Skyline Robotics

Seed Round in 2022
Skyline Robotics specializes in automating all real estate maintenance work at heights. The company believes that humans are more than robots which is why they aim to automate all tasks that are dangerous, dirty, and dull. By providing industrial robots senses like sight, hearing, touch, and a brain, Skyline Robotics enables the automation of multiple service sectors. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in New York.

Activ Surgical

Series B in 2022
Activ Surgical Inc. is a Boston-based company focused on developing innovative solutions for robotic surgery. Founded in 2014, the company has created a robotic surgery platform that leverages advanced computer vision, artificial intelligence, and robotics to assist surgeons during complex procedures. Its flagship product, the Smart Tissue Autonomous Robot (STAR), aims to improve surgical outcomes by enhancing intraoperative decision-making and reducing the risk of unintended surgical errors. By utilizing a patent-protected surgical software platform, Activ Surgical strives to transform surgical vision and enable safer, more efficient surgeries through the integration of augmented reality and AI-driven technologies.

Refraction AI

Seed Round in 2022
Refraction AI, Inc., an autonomous delivery robot company, builds and deploys robotic platforms to provide goods delivery in urban areas. It offers The REV-1, a delivery robotic vehicle that picks up goods from restaurants, pharmacies, and grocery stores, and bring them directly to the customers’ house. Refraction AI, Inc. was founded in 2017 and is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Overview

Series A in 2022
Overview Corporation specializes in developing advanced computer vision systems and smart cameras aimed at enhancing operational efficiency in wire and cable manufacturing. The company's technology focuses on real-time error detection and equipment monitoring, utilizing artificial intelligence to learn normal machine routines and identify deviations, crashes, and anomalies. Its inspection and monitoring systems are designed to prevent significant damage to products or machinery by catching issues such as misalignments and breakages early in the manufacturing process. Additionally, Overview Corporation's platform offers built-in analytics for remote factory tracking and provides users with live video feeds, event detection, and custom alerts, ensuring comprehensive operational visibility. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company serves the manufacturing sector across the United States.

Phantom Auto

Series B in 2022
Phantom Auto Inc. specializes in developing teleoperation software that enables trained operators to remotely control autonomous vehicles when they cannot operate independently. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with an additional research and development center in Tel Aviv, Israel, Phantom Auto's technology is applicable to a wide range of vehicles, including passenger cars, trucks, shuttles, industrial vehicles, and delivery robots. The company's platform features low-latency communication software, an application programming interface for real-time driving assistance, and training services for remote operators. By facilitating remote control of vehicles in challenging conditions, such as construction zones or adverse weather, Phantom Auto supports the safe testing and deployment of autonomous vehicles globally.

Lincode

Venture Round in 2022
Lincode Labs Inc. is a technology company focused on providing software solutions for manufacturing enterprises to enhance product quality by identifying and eliminating defects. Its primary offering, LIVIS, is an AI-driven computer vision system designed to detect surface imperfections across a range of materials, including plastic, fabric, semiconductors, and metals. In addition to defect detection, LIVIS supports visual inspections, product efficiency improvements, warehouse automation, employee automation, as well as reporting and analysis functions. The company serves various sectors such as automotive, pharmaceutical, electronics, garments, steel, and print and packaging. Founded in 2018, Lincode is headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with an additional office located in Bengaluru, India.

Basil Systems

Seed Round in 2021
Basil Systems is an Internet of Things (IoT) company specializing in smart switches that enhance user convenience, energy efficiency, and security. The company aims to make automation accessible and affordable for a wide audience, facilitating an easy transition from traditional switches to smart alternatives. Users can control their appliances remotely via a dedicated application or locally through touch buttons on the switch panel. Additionally, Basil Systems offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that utilizes machine learning to deliver analytics and insights tailored for medical device and pharmaceutical companies, leveraging insights from product, market, and regulatory data.

SkySafe

Series B in 2021
SkySafe, Inc. is a San Diego-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in airspace security through the development of anti-drone devices. These systems utilize radio waves to take control of unauthorized drones, safely landing them while providing real-time notifications and detailed event history. By employing advanced radio technology and deep threat analysis, SkySafe enables clients to detect and manage malicious drone activity, thereby enhancing security for various environments. The team comprises experts from prestigious institutions including MIT and UC San Diego, as well as the Air Force Research Lab, all dedicated to creating safe airspaces amidst the growing landscape of drone innovation.

Point One Navigation

Series A in 2021
Point One Navigation is building a localization service accurate down to a few centimeters at a cost 100x less than existing solutions. Using proprietary sensor fusion algorithms between computer vision and satellite navigation data coupled with a network of sensors, the solution out performs inferior single sensor techniques and does so without the need for special hardware. More info available at info@pointonenav.com

Quantum Machines

Series B in 2021
Quantum Machines is a start-up focused on creating advanced control and operation systems for quantum computers. Founded in 2018 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company develops a combination of software, hardware, and electronics that integrates classical engineering techniques with the principles of quantum computing. Their innovative quantum controllers translate quantum algorithms into pulse sequences, facilitating the execution of complex quantum algorithms and experiments across various industries. By leveraging expertise in algorithm development, digital signal processing, RF microwave engineering, machine learning, and quantum physics, Quantum Machines aims to enhance the capabilities and accessibility of quantum computing technology.

Zordi

Series A in 2021
Developer of a forefront agricultural technology designed to create autonomous greenhouse techniques that integrate robots. The company leverages its proprietary AI (Artificial intelligence) and robotics technology, redefining agricultural operations through automation, ranging from precise pest management to the meticulous process of harvesting and packing, and a return on investment for distributed greenhouse farms near major urban centers, enabling consumers to get fresh, high-quality fruits and vegetables.

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.

Spartan Radar

Seed Round in 2021
Spartan Radar specializes in advanced radar technology, focusing on the development of high-resolution, real-time radar imagery. The company employs a biomimetic perception model and innovative digital signal processing techniques to enhance the functionality of its radar systems. With a background in aerospace and defense, Spartan Radar offers solutions tailored for both drone and automotive applications, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of how radar integrates within broader sensor systems.

ANRA Technologies

Venture Round in 2021
ANRA Technologies, LLC specializes in developing a cloud-based platform for commercial drone operations. Founded in 2014 and based in Tysons, Virginia, the company offers various solutions including DroneOSS, which provides real-time flight planning, automated notifications, autonomous execution, and data analytics. The platform also facilitates the integration of processed data back into enterprise systems. Additionally, ANRA Technologies features the DroneUSS UTM platform for unmanned operations and SmartSkies CTR, which allows drone pilots to secure approvals for operations in controlled airspace through a mobile application or web portal. The company further extends its services by offering consultancy in urban air mobility and integration of drone operations, catering to the needs of commercial entities managing multiple unmanned aerial vehicles.

Canvas

Series C in 2021
Canvas, founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in the development and manufacturing of construction machinery, particularly focused on robotics technology. The company's innovative products aim to enhance the construction of infrastructure by transforming processes such as dry-wall finishing. By delivering robotic solutions to skilled workers, Canvas enables construction companies to reduce costs while also improving working conditions for laborers. This approach not only increases efficiency in building projects but also aligns with the goal of making construction work more affordable and sustainable.

Metrobi

Seed Round in 2021
Metrobi Inc. is a company specializing in pre-scheduled delivery services designed for business-to-business transactions. Founded in 2016 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Metrobi utilizes a mobile platform that incorporates artificial intelligence to optimize local deliveries for businesses. The company's technology enables efficient routing and pairing of deliveries, allowing for bulk product pickups from stores or warehouses and subsequent delivery to various destinations. This innovative approach increases driver productivity by 23% and reduces mileage by up to 50%. By facilitating a shared delivery service and providing an on-demand fleet, Metrobi aims to lower delivery costs for businesses while ensuring fair compensation for drivers.

Big Room

Seed Round in 2021
Big Room is an innovative company that has developed a video editing platform aimed at automating the complete production process of live video content. Utilizing proprietary artificial intelligence technology that is hardware-independent, the platform employs a deep neural learning approach to transform static video feeds into engaging dynamic content. Through features such as digital zoom technology and intelligent camera selection, Big Room enables clients to streamline and automate their video production efforts, making it more efficient and accessible. This unique capability positions Big Room as a leader in the field of real-time video production.

Woebot Health

Series B in 2021
Woebot Health develops digital mental health solutions aimed at making mental health support widely accessible. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company utilizes chatbot technology to provide personalized support for mood-based disorders. Its platform integrates natural language processing with established therapeutic techniques, creating engaging interactions that deliver tailored responses to users facing specific mental health challenges. This innovative approach allows individuals to access effective mental health support conveniently, fitting seamlessly into their daily lives. Woebot Health is backed by several venture capital firms, emphasizing its commitment to advancing mental health care through technology.

Inkbit

Series B in 2021
Inkbit Corporation is a Medford, Massachusetts-based company focused on the research, development, and manufacturing of advanced 3D printers. Founded in 2017, the company has created a next-generation additive manufacturing platform that integrates machine learning and artificial intelligence with material jetting technology. By leveraging the expertise of MIT-trained scientists and engineers in industrial systems, design software, and material science, Inkbit aims to bridge the gap between prototyping and full-scale production. Its platform utilizes machine vision to offer rapid, on-demand manufacturing of multi-material and end-use polymer parts, catering to the needs of demanding industrial applications.

Algolux

Series B in 2021
Algolux is a Canadian AI software company specializing in advanced perception technology for vision systems across various sensor types and challenging conditions. Founded by a team of recognized researchers led by Dr. Felix Heide, Algolux develops machine learning tools that enhance the performance and safety of vision systems while reducing costs and time-to-market. Their flagship product, Eos, offers superior accuracy in complex scenarios, enabling advanced multi-sensor fusion and serving as a cost-effective alternative to Lidar when paired with depth-sensing cameras. Additionally, their Atlas solution automates camera tuning, streamlining the process of achieving optimal image quality for computer vision tasks. By leveraging deep perception technology and computational imaging, Algolux provides clients with improved capabilities in camera design and image processing, addressing challenges in various environments, including extreme lighting and adverse weather.

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.

Strateos

Series B in 2021
Strateos operates a robotic cloud laboratory that automates chemistry, biology, and tissue analysis to enhance drug discovery processes. By integrating advanced robotics, control systems, and sophisticated imaging and analytics software, Strateos allows pharmaceutical companies to discover new drug candidates more efficiently. The company emerged from a merger between Transcriptic, known for its pioneering robotic cloud laboratory platform, and 3Scan, which specialized in using automation and machine learning to analyze tissue samples. This combination enables Strateos to provide a comprehensive suite of technologies designed to streamline the drug discovery and early development phases. By transforming life science methodologies into data-driven processes, Strateos aims to create a more efficient and cost-effective approach to scientific research, positioning itself as a valuable partner to biotechnology firms seeking to innovate in the field.

CompScience

Seed Round in 2021
Kinetic Eye is an artificial intelligence software company serving the warehouse and transportation industry. We create intelligent workplaces that improve business performance and employee safety and satisfaction. Our solutions solve real problems, for real people and organizations, using the most advanced technology available today.

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.

Canvas

Series B in 2021
Canvas, founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in the development and manufacturing of construction machinery, particularly focused on robotics technology. The company's innovative products aim to enhance the construction of infrastructure by transforming processes such as dry-wall finishing. By delivering robotic solutions to skilled workers, Canvas enables construction companies to reduce costs while also improving working conditions for laborers. This approach not only increases efficiency in building projects but also aligns with the goal of making construction work more affordable and sustainable.

Basil Systems

Seed Round in 2021
Basil Systems is an Internet of Things (IoT) company specializing in smart switches that enhance user convenience, energy efficiency, and security. The company aims to make automation accessible and affordable for a wide audience, facilitating an easy transition from traditional switches to smart alternatives. Users can control their appliances remotely via a dedicated application or locally through touch buttons on the switch panel. Additionally, Basil Systems offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that utilizes machine learning to deliver analytics and insights tailored for medical device and pharmaceutical companies, leveraging insights from product, market, and regulatory data.

Refraction AI

Seed Round in 2021
Refraction AI, Inc., an autonomous delivery robot company, builds and deploys robotic platforms to provide goods delivery in urban areas. It offers The REV-1, a delivery robotic vehicle that picks up goods from restaurants, pharmacies, and grocery stores, and bring them directly to the customers’ house. Refraction AI, Inc. was founded in 2017 and is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Big Room

Seed Round in 2021
Big Room is an innovative company that has developed a video editing platform aimed at automating the complete production process of live video content. Utilizing proprietary artificial intelligence technology that is hardware-independent, the platform employs a deep neural learning approach to transform static video feeds into engaging dynamic content. Through features such as digital zoom technology and intelligent camera selection, Big Room enables clients to streamline and automate their video production efforts, making it more efficient and accessible. This unique capability positions Big Room as a leader in the field of real-time video production.

Routable AI Inc.

Seed Round in 2020
Routable AI Inc., founded in 2019 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in fleet management software designed for on-demand transportation services, including shuttles and buses. The company aims to address the evolving mobility landscape, targeting the high-capacity mobility-as-a-service market, which is projected to be worth $30 billion. By leveraging advanced AI and patent-pending routing algorithms developed from extensive research at MIT, Routable AI provides a platform that significantly enhances operational efficiency for fleet operators. This technology enables dynamic routing of transportation services, leading to reductions in fleet sizes by up to 80% while offering a cost-effective and convenient alternative for commuters and corporations alike.

NeuReality

Seed Round in 2020
NeuReality is a semiconductor start-up that designs AI-as-a-service infrastructure. It addresses the challenges posed by the growing deployment of AI in the cloud, edge, and fog systems.

Gatik

Series A in 2020
Gatik is a startup founded in 2017 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, focused on developing technology for autonomous vehicles aimed at short-haul logistics. The company specializes in artificial intelligence and automotive technologies, creating software for SAE Level 4 autonomous commercial trucks and vans, specifically designed for middle-mile logistics. Gatik's solutions enable customers to efficiently fulfill scheduled deliveries, aiming to transform supply chain logistics and support the deployment of self-driving commercial fleets.

Linear Labs

Venture Round in 2020
Linear Labs, Inc. manufactures electric motors for electric vehicle, micro-mobility, robotics, wind turbine and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industries. The company offers its product under the name Hunstable Electric Turbine, which uses multiple rotors for various conditions in motion. The product has its application for autonomous robots, forklifts, light electric motorcycles, golf carts, e-bikes, e-scooters, and industrial applications. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Fort Worth, Texas.

Bandit ML

Seed Round in 2020
Gradient is an easy to use reinforcement learning powered decision making platform.

Frore Systems

Series B in 2020
Frore Systems is a operator of an engineering company intended to offer micro electromechanical systems.The company is currently operating in a Stealth mode.

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.

RIOS

Venture Round in 2020
RIOS, established in 2018 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, specializes in developing advanced artificial intelligence-powered robots designed to automate complex tasks in factories, warehouses, and supply chain operations. These robots are engineered to perform hard-to-automate tasks that typically require human-like dexterity and cognitive abilities, making them suitable for unstructured environments. RIOS aims to enhance operational efficiency for global customers by providing innovative automation solutions that streamline logistics and supply chain processes. The company also operates a pilot facility in San Carlos, California, to further refine its technology. More information can be found on their website.

Linear Labs

Venture Round in 2020
Linear Labs, Inc. manufactures electric motors for electric vehicle, micro-mobility, robotics, wind turbine and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industries. The company offers its product under the name Hunstable Electric Turbine, which uses multiple rotors for various conditions in motion. The product has its application for autonomous robots, forklifts, light electric motorcycles, golf carts, e-bikes, e-scooters, and industrial applications. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Fort Worth, Texas.

Fifth Season

Series B in 2020
RoBotany is transforming modern indoor agriculture with automated robotics and software analytics. Their patent-pending technology improves labor efficiency and crop output while also providing an unprecedented level of data analysis for optimization from seed to harvest.

AI.Reverie

Venture Round in 2020
AI.Reverie, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a simulation platform designed to generate synthetic data and simulations for businesses. Founded in 2016 and based in San Jose, California, the platform assists organizations in training their machine learning algorithms and enhancing their artificial intelligence applications. AI.Reverie's offerings include a suite of synthetic data and vision APIs that enable clients to create customized virtual environments. This technology supports various industries by facilitating the development of smart cities, sustainable farms, and safer homes. Through its innovative approach, AI.Reverie aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of AI solutions across diverse applications.

Dexai Robotics

Seed Round in 2020
Dexai Robotics, Inc. is a company that designs and develops artificial intelligence robotics specifically for commercial kitchen automation. Founded in 2018 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, Dexai focuses on streamlining operations within the food industry. The company's customized robots utilize advanced AI technology, machine vision, and machine learning to automate food assembly tasks. These robots can efficiently scoop or pick ingredients to prepare dishes like salads, ensuring that recipes remain unchanged. By simplifying daily operations in quick-serve restaurants and commercial kitchens, Dexai aims to enhance efficiency and productivity in the food service sector.

Confirm

Venture Round in 2020
Confirm is an engineering company that delivers automation and validation solutions for pharma, & medical device manufacturing industries.

AI.Reverie

Venture Round in 2020
AI.Reverie, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a simulation platform designed to generate synthetic data and simulations for businesses. Founded in 2016 and based in San Jose, California, the platform assists organizations in training their machine learning algorithms and enhancing their artificial intelligence applications. AI.Reverie's offerings include a suite of synthetic data and vision APIs that enable clients to create customized virtual environments. This technology supports various industries by facilitating the development of smart cities, sustainable farms, and safer homes. Through its innovative approach, AI.Reverie aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of AI solutions across diverse applications.

Nextdroid

Venture Round in 2020
NextDroid, Inc. is an information technology company that develops robotic systems and intelligent machines, focusing on autonomous vehicles and artificial intelligence. Founded in 2015 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, NextDroid aims to transform transportation through its innovative solutions. The company specializes in providing critical systems for the automotive and maritime industries, emphasizing mass-market autonomous driving services. Its robust testing and validation platforms offer a competitive advantage, enabling manufacturers to enhance the safety and reliability of autonomous vehicles. With a commitment to advancing technology in transportation, NextDroid is positioned to play a significant role in the future of mobility.

Robyn

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Robyn Inc. operates a community-driven digital platform focused on integrative maternal wellness, catering to women at various stages of parenthood. The company connects aspiring, expecting, and new parents with a network of wellness providers across 14 service categories, including birth education, nutrition, mental health, and lactation support. Robyn also offers digital education courses, such as childbirth education and lactation classes, aiming to make parental wellness and education more accessible. By providing resources and tools, Robyn seeks to empower women in making informed decisions about their health and well-being during pre-pregnancy and throughout their parenting journey. Founded in 2019 and based in Los Angeles, Robyn was previously known as FertileGirl LLC.

ANRA Technologies

Seed Round in 2019
ANRA Technologies, LLC specializes in developing a cloud-based platform for commercial drone operations. Founded in 2014 and based in Tysons, Virginia, the company offers various solutions including DroneOSS, which provides real-time flight planning, automated notifications, autonomous execution, and data analytics. The platform also facilitates the integration of processed data back into enterprise systems. Additionally, ANRA Technologies features the DroneUSS UTM platform for unmanned operations and SmartSkies CTR, which allows drone pilots to secure approvals for operations in controlled airspace through a mobile application or web portal. The company further extends its services by offering consultancy in urban air mobility and integration of drone operations, catering to the needs of commercial entities managing multiple unmanned aerial vehicles.

FarmWise

Series A in 2019
FarmWise Labs, Inc. develops innovative robotic machinery aimed at enhancing agricultural efficiency. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the company specializes in autonomous cultivation solutions, particularly focusing on weeding and thinning crops. FarmWise's technology utilizes machine learning and artificial intelligence to perform essential farming tasks such as weeding, planting, sowing, and soil tilling. Their autonomous vegetable weeder is designed to minimize the use of herbicides, allowing farmers to cultivate healthier crops while improving overall productivity. By streamlining farm operations, FarmWise aims to support sustainable farming practices and increase food production efficiency.

Duality

Venture Round in 2019
Duality Robotics Inc. specializes in human-robot interaction and robotics simulation tools, focusing on industrial applications. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Hayward, California, with an additional office in Pittsburgh, the company offers an autonomy simulator for digital twins and an enterprise metaverse that facilitates the generation of synthetic data at scale. By leveraging artificial intelligence-powered human testers and simulation environments, Duality enables robotics teams to efficiently test and train autonomous vehicles, including sidewalks, cars, and trucks, in a virtual setting. This approach accelerates the time-to-market for various robotics applications, making advanced simulation accessible to machine learning, robotics, and engineering teams.

Tara.AI

Series A in 2019
Tara.AI is a software company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2016. It has developed a predictive product management platform that utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to assist organizations in software development. The platform connects projects with freelance programmers, simplifying the process of scoping, resource allocation, and product building. Tara.AI aims to enhance efficiency for cross-functional teams by providing a user-friendly solution that improves predictability in project delivery. Since launching its public beta in April 2020, the platform has gained traction among engineers and product teams, helping them meet deadlines and stay within budget.

Tempo Automation

Series C in 2019
Tempo Automation Inc. is a San Francisco-based electronics manufacturer specializing in the prototyping and low-volume production of printed circuit board assemblies. Founded in 2013, the company leverages a proprietary automation platform that integrates software, data analytics, and advanced manufacturing techniques to enhance speed, precision, and transparency in the development process. This innovative approach creates a seamless digital connection from design to delivery, allowing hardware developers to accelerate innovation and bring new products to market more efficiently. The company's smart factory is designed to optimize the complexities of electronics manufacturing, providing significant advantages in quality and agility for its clients. Tempo Automation is backed by various investors, including venture capital firms and individual investors, who support its mission to transform electronic product development.

Optimus Ride

Venture Round in 2019
Optimus Ride is a self-driving vehicle company based in Boston, Massachusetts, that focuses on developing technologies for efficient, sustainable, and equitable mobility systems. As a spinoff from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the company leverages over 30 years of interdisciplinary research in self-driving technologies, electric vehicles, and mobility-on-demand systems. Its technology integrates advancements in sensor fusion, mapping, computer vision, and machine learning, tailored for geofenced environments. The team comprises individuals with extensive industrial and entrepreneurial experience in areas such as manufacturing robotics, urban design, and shared vehicle fleet management, enabling diverse applications ranging from commercial vessel operations to transit solutions.

SimpleMachines

Series A in 2018
SimpleMachines, Inc. is a semiconductor design and development company based in Madison, Wisconsin, established in 2016. It specializes in creating a Software-Defined Compute platform that addresses the evolving demands of artificial intelligence, virtual reality, machine learning, robotics, and big data. As traditional computing systems face limitations due to the end of Moore's Law and the increasing complexity of software, SimpleMachines offers a programmable platform that allows for real-time hardware optimization. This innovative approach contrasts with conventional single-purpose systems, which are costly, time-consuming to develop, and often become obsolete upon deployment. The company's platform enables software developers to enhance application performance by dynamically reconfiguring hardware, thus supporting a wide range of use cases and ensuring adaptability in rapidly changing technological environments.

Modbot

Venture Round in 2018
Modbot brings industrial precision and power to consumer assembled robots. Imagine automated manufacturing and consumer robots within reach of everybody, assembled like Lego. Modbot is a system of affordable and re-usable modules that snap together, filling the gap between $100 hobby and $20,000 industrial motion equipment.

Humatics

Series B in 2018
Humatics’ breakthrough microlocation system and analytics software comprise a Spatial Intelligence Platform™ that will revolutionize how people and machines locate, navigate and collaborate. A single Humatics system, using simple, inexpensive radio-frequency technology, can pinpoint multiple, moving transponder targets at ranges up to thirty meters with millimeter-scale precision, vastly outperforming existing systems at a fraction of the cost. These systems can network together to provide broader, ultra-precise positioning coverage – from factory work cells to entire distribution centers and beyond. With its extensible architecture and application programming interfaces (APIs), the Spatial Intelligence Platform™ will power an ecosystem of new position-based products and services. Humatics was founded in 2015 by Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor David Mindell and technology industry veteran Gary Cohen. Headquartered in Kendall Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts, Humatics has grown to include a world-class team of radar experts, programmers, roboticists, software engineers, and product development leaders.

Kano

Series B in 2018
Kano Computing Limited specializes in developing educational kits and a coding platform aimed at children and young learners. Founded in 2013 and based in London, the company provides a range of do-it-yourself hardware kits that allow users to create games, synthesize music, and animate characters. Its offerings include the Motion Sensor Kit, which uses a USB sensor to translate physical movements into data, enhancing the learning experience. Kano's products are designed to teach users about computers and coding through engaging, hands-on projects, fostering creativity and essential coding skills. The company sells its kits online and also exports its products internationally, making its educational tools accessible to a global audience.

Horsepower Technologies

Venture Round in 2017
Horsepower Technologies Inc. is a Massachusetts-based company specializing in the manufacture of rehabilitative orthotics for horses. Founded in 2008, the company develops innovative products designed to promote safe movement and expedite recovery for injured horses. One of its key offerings, FastTrack, includes protective padding, a hard shell cuff for structural support, and a mechanism to limit excessive movement of the fetlock joint. By redirecting weight-bearing forces away from injured flexor tendons and ligaments, Horsepower Technologies' orthotics enable horses to engage in moderate exercise during their rehabilitation, thereby enhancing recovery outcomes. The company's products are available for purchase online.

Prenav

Series A in 2017
Prenav, Inc. specializes in developing automated systems for infrastructure inspection, leveraging advanced drone technology and AI. Founded in 2013 and based in San Carlos, California, the company’s innovative platform combines commercial drones, ground guidance robots, and sophisticated software to conduct precise inspections of complex structures such as cell towers, wind turbines, and bridges. Their technology enables drones to navigate with centimeter-level accuracy, allowing for the inspection of critical components like bolts and cabling, while also capturing detailed imagery to create accurate 3D models of industrial assets. This approach significantly enhances safety and efficiency by replacing traditional inspection methods, which often involve climbing or scaffolding, with automated, cost-effective solutions. With a strong team of experts in robotics and computer vision, Prenav is focused on addressing fundamental challenges in the field and expanding its capabilities for various industrial applications.

Humatics

Series A in 2017
Humatics’ breakthrough microlocation system and analytics software comprise a Spatial Intelligence Platform™ that will revolutionize how people and machines locate, navigate and collaborate. A single Humatics system, using simple, inexpensive radio-frequency technology, can pinpoint multiple, moving transponder targets at ranges up to thirty meters with millimeter-scale precision, vastly outperforming existing systems at a fraction of the cost. These systems can network together to provide broader, ultra-precise positioning coverage – from factory work cells to entire distribution centers and beyond. With its extensible architecture and application programming interfaces (APIs), the Spatial Intelligence Platform™ will power an ecosystem of new position-based products and services. Humatics was founded in 2015 by Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor David Mindell and technology industry veteran Gary Cohen. Headquartered in Kendall Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts, Humatics has grown to include a world-class team of radar experts, programmers, roboticists, software engineers, and product development leaders.

Smartvid io

Series A in 2017
Smartvid.io enables the AEC industry to significantly reduce jobsite risk by combining the best of human and artificial intelligence. Smartvid.io's Safety Suite includes Safety Observations, Safety Monitoring and Predictive Analytics products that combine to give project teams and management the ability to predict and prevent incidents - saving lives and preserving timely project delivery. Getting started is easy with pre-built integrations to Autodesk BIM360, Procore, Oracle Aconex, SharePoint, Egnyte, Box, and other data sources. See it in action at www.smartvid.io.

Newmetrix

Series A in 2017
Developer of a video management platform designed to significantly reduce job site risk with the power of human and artificial intelligence. The company's platform uses machine learning to develop software that analyzes all images and videos in each project and matches them to a set of construction-specific tags, enabling clients to solve the management, collaboration, search, and analysis challenges associated with industrial videos and photos.

Aatmunn

Venture Round in 2017
Guardhat is a multi-product, feature-packed intelligent safety system that integrates cutting edge wearable technology and advanced proprietary software. It is equipped to detect, alert and help prevent hazardous industrial work-related incidents. It is designed to collect and analyze data to support and improve industrial worker safety programs.

Vantage Robotics

Seed Round in 2017
Vantage Robotics, LLC, founded in 2013 and based in San Leandro, California, specializes in the development and manufacture of camera drones. The company's flagship product, Snap, is designed for capturing high-quality aerial photos and videos while simplifying the user experience. This innovative flying camera has received significant attention, achieving over $1 million in pre-sales and securing a landmark FAA waiver for commercial operations near people. Vantage Robotics aims to address the $7 billion camera drone market by offering differentiated technology that enhances usability. Major companies, including prominent retailers, have expressed interest in distributing Snap, with projected annual sales exceeding $100 million. Vantage began shipping Snap in the second quarter of 2017, and it has garnered positive reviews since its launch. The company has attracted investments from notable figures in the drone industry and venture capital firms.
Cognitive Operational Systems, LLC, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, specializes in developing inventory management solutions for the retail sector through the use of robotics, artificial intelligence, and computer vision. Founded in 2012, the company’s technology enables robots to efficiently navigate retail environments, managing inventory, ensuring compliance with planograms and promotions, and providing indoor localization and navigation. Additionally, it offers mapping capabilities that detail store layouts and architecture. By leveraging university research, Cognitive Operational Systems aims to bridge the gap between academic advancements and practical applications in the fields of artificial intelligence and machine perception.

BinaryVR

Convertible Note in 2016
BinaryVR, Inc. specializes in facial expression tracking technology designed for virtual reality and mobile applications. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, the company allows users to create personalized 3D representations of their faces from 2D images, enabling real-time tracking and animation of facial expressions in various computer-generated characters and avatars. By focusing on the intersection of artificial intelligence and computer vision, BinaryVR continuously evolves its offerings, balancing research and development with practical applications. In 2020, BinaryVR became a subsidiary of Epic Games, further enhancing its capabilities and market reach.

BinaryVR

Seed Round in 2015
BinaryVR, Inc. specializes in facial expression tracking technology designed for virtual reality and mobile applications. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, the company allows users to create personalized 3D representations of their faces from 2D images, enabling real-time tracking and animation of facial expressions in various computer-generated characters and avatars. By focusing on the intersection of artificial intelligence and computer vision, BinaryVR continuously evolves its offerings, balancing research and development with practical applications. In 2020, BinaryVR became a subsidiary of Epic Games, further enhancing its capabilities and market reach.
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