AME Cloud Ventures

AME Cloud Ventures, LLC is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 and based in Palo Alto, California. The firm specializes in investments in seed to later-stage companies that are heavily focused on technology and are involved in building infrastructure and value chains around data. AME Cloud Ventures targets sectors such as artificial intelligence, robotics, aerospace, genomics, new-generation medical devices, big data, computing, mobility, sensors, and cloud ecosystems. Under the leadership of Jerry Yang, co-founder of Yahoo!, the firm aims to discover and support innovative entrepreneurs, offering a blend of operational expertise and access to a robust network of mentors and international partners, particularly in China.

Wretch Chien

Principal

Jeff Chung

Managing Director

Chih-Yuan Yang

Founding Partner

Jerry Chih Yuan Yang

Founding Partner

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Galatea Bio

Venture Round in 2025
Galatea Bio is a biotechnology company based in the United States, founded by Carlos Bustamante, Nicholas Katsanis, and Alexander Ioannidis. The company focuses on improving diagnostic testing and accelerating drug discovery specifically for diverse and underserved populations that have historically been underrepresented in genetics research. Galatea Bio operates a biobank that serves as a biosample and bioinformatics platform, utilizing advanced algorithms and innovative analyses to facilitate genomic discoveries. Through its world-class clinical network, the company aims to identify patients at risk for severe multi-inflammatory syndromes or infections, ultimately working to develop new tests, treatments, and cures that enhance healthcare outcomes for all.

Eikon Therapeutics

Series D in 2025
Eikon Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Hayward, California, focused on developing innovative treatments for chronic and life-threatening diseases. Established in 2019, the company employs advanced super-resolution microscopy and live-cell imaging techniques to discover drugs targeting previously intractable proteins. By directly measuring the interactions of chemical compounds with individual proteins within a live cellular environment, Eikon Therapeutics enhances the understanding of biological processes and supports the development of targeted therapies. The integration of biology, engineering, and chemistry in its proprietary platforms allows Eikon Therapeutics to streamline the drug discovery process, advance clinical programs, and expand its pipeline of potential medications.

Elegen

Series B in 2024
Elegen is a biotechnology company founded in 2017 and led by Dr. Matthew Hill, specializing in the development of microfluidic technology. The company focuses on creating innovative DNA synthesizers that enhance the engineering of entire genomes. By leveraging its advanced technology, Elegen aims to accelerate biomedical advancements and facilitate DNA sequence testing within the healthcare industry. Through its commitment to disrupting synthetic biology, Elegen is positioned to play a pivotal role in the future of genetic research and applications.

Pandion

Series B in 2024
Pandion has developed a logistics technology platform designed to assist e-commerce businesses in managing capacity challenges during peak periods. Its delivery management software leverages machine learning to optimize delivery networks and minimize shipping delays, allowing retailers of all sizes to offer one and two-day shipping. By providing affordable and efficient shipping services, Pandion enables companies to enhance customer satisfaction through faster and more reliable deliveries.

Ema

Seed Round in 2024
Ema offers a Universal AI employee designed to automate complex workflows and improve productivity within organizations. Utilizing the Generative Workflow Engine, Ema integrates seamlessly with enterprise applications, allowing users to delegate repetitive tasks efficiently. The platform combines multiple AI models to ensure accuracy and security, making it a valuable asset for various business functions such as customer support, HR, and finance.

Elemental Cognition

Series B in 2023
Elemental Cognition is a pioneering company in the field of artificial intelligence, founded in 2015 by Dr. David Ferrucci, the architect behind IBM's Watson technology. The company develops a hybrid AI platform that enhances natural language understanding to facilitate expert problem-solving in various sectors, including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, financial services, and travel. Elemental Cognition focuses on creating AI that can transparently engage with users, allowing individuals to comprehend and analyze complex issues while deriving and explaining solutions. The company's mission is to elevate AI beyond traditional capabilities, promoting ethical interactions that prioritize clarity and reliability. By integrating a variety of AI strategies, Elemental Cognition offers a unique approach that fosters dynamic collaboration in decision-making. This enables users to tackle high-stakes problems with trust and accuracy, enhancing their ability to make informed choices in a comprehensible manner. The company aims for its technology to serve as a cognitive partner, ensuring the rationale behind decisions is as significant as the decisions themselves.

AnthologyAI

Series A in 2023
AnthologyAI is the breakthrough Artificial Intelligence Consumer Insights & Predictions Platform with billions of real-time data sourced directly and ethically from consumers. Access previously unavailable levels of intelligence about retail spending, geolocation, media consumption, travel, ride sharing and more — in realtime, at scale.

Noah Medical

Series B in 2023
Noah Medical is a manufacturer of medical robotic devices specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of patients across various medical conditions. The company's innovative devices facilitate early diagnoses and treatments within advanced clinical environments, empowering hospitals to address health issues promptly. This capability not only enhances patient outcomes but also contributes to reduced scarring, thereby improving the overall quality of care.

Rock The Bells

Series B in 2023
Rock The Bells is a multifaceted hip-hop brand that focuses on celebrating and amplifying classic hip-hop culture. The company operates an online store that offers merchandise related to hip-hop, along with curated news and exclusive products. Additionally, it organizes festivals and iconic collaborations to foster a vibrant community for hip-hop enthusiasts. By igniting passion for legendary artists and connecting fans, Rock The Bells plays a significant role in honoring the genre's golden age and preserving its cultural significance.

Ronbow

Series A in 2023
Ronbow is a company that specializes in the design, manufacture, and distribution of luxury decorative bathing products, such as sinks, vanities, and medicine cabinets. Founded in 2002 by Jason Chen and headquartered in Livermore, California, Ronbow is known for its commitment to quality, utilizing high-grade hardwoods that undergo a meticulous 10-step finishing process before assembly. The company offers a wide range of styles, catering to various aesthetic preferences, from contemporary to traditional designs. Ronbow's products feature interchangeable sinks and countertops made from diverse materials, including wood, glass, stone, and ceramic, allowing for a customizable experience that enhances home decor. With over a decade of experience, Ronbow has established a reputation for meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail in the luxury bathroom furnishings market.

Coactive AI

Series A in 2023
Coactive AI is a machine learning platform focused on transforming unstructured image and video data into actionable insights. By providing an application programming interface, the company empowers data practitioners and teams to effectively utilize visual data alongside conventional big data tools. Coactive AI employs advanced techniques in data-centric artificial intelligence to enhance the usability of visual data, allowing analysts to derive meaningful insights quickly and efficiently. The platform aims to simplify the challenges associated with managing unstructured data, making it accessible and valuable for data-driven decision-making.

Coactive AI

Seed Round in 2023
Coactive AI is a machine learning platform focused on transforming unstructured image and video data into actionable insights. By providing an application programming interface, the company empowers data practitioners and teams to effectively utilize visual data alongside conventional big data tools. Coactive AI employs advanced techniques in data-centric artificial intelligence to enhance the usability of visual data, allowing analysts to derive meaningful insights quickly and efficiently. The platform aims to simplify the challenges associated with managing unstructured data, making it accessible and valuable for data-driven decision-making.

Bridge (a Foro company)

Venture Round in 2023
Bridge, a technology platform owned by Foro Holdings, Inc., specializes in optimizing the process of finding and selecting commercial debt financing opportunities for businesses. Catering to companies seeking loans between $1 million and over $20 million, Bridge connects them with suitable financial institutions, streamlining the complexities of commercial lending. The platform leverages data and technology to enhance financial relationships, allowing businesses to make informed decisions tailored to their specific needs and industry. Additionally, Bridge assists financial institutions by identifying businesses in need of growth capital that align with their lending criteria, fostering connections to underserved markets. Overall, Bridge aims to empower businesses with insights and guidance throughout the lending process, facilitating more predictable and profitable financial outcomes.

Bridge (a Foro company)

Series A in 2023
Bridge, a technology platform owned by Foro Holdings, Inc., specializes in optimizing the process of finding and selecting commercial debt financing opportunities for businesses. Catering to companies seeking loans between $1 million and over $20 million, Bridge connects them with suitable financial institutions, streamlining the complexities of commercial lending. The platform leverages data and technology to enhance financial relationships, allowing businesses to make informed decisions tailored to their specific needs and industry. Additionally, Bridge assists financial institutions by identifying businesses in need of growth capital that align with their lending criteria, fostering connections to underserved markets. Overall, Bridge aims to empower businesses with insights and guidance throughout the lending process, facilitating more predictable and profitable financial outcomes.

Atomic AI

Series A in 2023
Atomic AI is a company focused on advancing drug discovery through the innovative integration of machine learning and structural biology, specifically targeting RNA. The firm operates a content intelligence platform that facilitates the rational design of new molecules and medicines using artificial intelligence. By leveraging engagement data from clients' analytics, Atomic AI gathers valuable insights and generates predictive reports regarding relevant topics, optimal publishing times, and effective distribution channels. This approach equips users with strategies to develop therapies aimed at treating or curing diseases through the manipulation of RNA structures.

Presso

Seed Round in 2023
Presso specializes in automated laundry solutions, providing ultra-fast, on-demand dry-cleaning services through robotics and vending machines. Their technology is designed to efficiently remove sweat, smell, and bacteria from clothes, pressing garments in a short time frame. Presso targets hotels, offering a time-saving, labor-cost reducing solution for their laundry needs.

AnthologyAI

Seed Round in 2022
AnthologyAI is the breakthrough Artificial Intelligence Consumer Insights & Predictions Platform with billions of real-time data sourced directly and ethically from consumers. Access previously unavailable levels of intelligence about retail spending, geolocation, media consumption, travel, ride sharing and more — in realtime, at scale.

Haven

Series A in 2022
Haven Technology, Inc. is a company based in Riverside, California, focused on developing a platform for managing mortgages. Established in 1993, Haven utilizes machine learning to accurately predict mortgage prepayments and enhance conversion rates through effective digital marketing strategies. The platform offers features that allow users to align debits with their payroll schedules, set up automatic payments, and receive reminders for mortgage dues. By prioritizing consumer-facing experiences, Haven aims to build trust and loyalty among its users. The company was co-founded by Aditya Acharya and Nipun Kant.

Kojo

Series C in 2022
Kojo is a cloud-based construction management software company that provides an all-in-one platform for contractors to manage their material and inventory needs. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, Kojo's system focuses on streamlining materials management and procurement processes, enhancing profitability for construction companies. By integrating various stakeholders, including field teams, procurement, and distributors, Kojo simplifies the supply chain through automation, facilitating the ordering and tracking of materials. This approach enables contractors to ensure timely delivery of materials to job sites, thereby improving operational efficiency.

Headroom

Series A in 2022
Headroom, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2020. It specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-driven virtual meeting platform designed to enhance remote collaboration. The platform features tools such as automatic transcripts, smart summaries with highlighted points, and gesture recognition, which allows participants to express approvals non-verbally without disrupting the flow of conversation. By focusing on improving the meeting experience, Headroom enables users to concentrate on building relationships, fostering creativity, and solving problems, while the AI manages various distracting tasks. This innovative approach aims to facilitate more effective communication and engagement during virtual meetings.

Genecis

Series A in 2022
Genecis is an early-stage organic waste processing startup that uses biotechnology to convert waste into biodegradable plastics and other high-value materials. It converts organic waste into PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoate), a biodegradable, compostable, and non-toxic polymer that can be tuned to replace a wide variety of traditional plastics. PHA can be used for single-use plastics, clothing and textiles, automotive interiors, medical tools and products, and food contact applications.

BigHat Biosciences

Series B in 2022
BigHat Biosciences, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Carlos, California, founded in 2019. The company specializes in developing an automated platform that combines a wet laboratory with artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques for the production and characterization of antibodies. This innovative platform empowers drug developers to engineer antibodies and other therapeutic proteins with improved biophysical properties and complex functions. By leveraging AI-guided design capabilities, BigHat aims to create safer and more effective treatments for patients facing challenging diseases, thereby advancing the field of biotherapeutics.

Cartography Biosciences

Series A in 2022
Cartography Biosciences is a biotechnology company focused on developing cancer therapies through precision medicine. The company aims to revolutionize cancer immunotherapies by identifying the safest and most effective targets for treatment. Utilizing a platform-based cell therapy approach, Cartography employs single-cell analysis to discover novel CAR-T targets. This methodology empowers clients to enhance their molecular biology and computational methods, facilitating the advancement of innovative cancer immunotherapies. By prioritizing precision and safety, Cartography Biosciences is dedicated to transforming the landscape of cancer treatment.

Swing Therapeutics

Series A in 2022
Swing Therapeutics is focused on developing innovative digital therapeutics aimed at improving the lives of individuals with chronic conditions. The company assembles a team of scientists, clinicians, and technologists who collaborate with leading researchers to create evidence-based treatments. These digital solutions are designed to empower patients, allowing them to manage their health more effectively and regain control over their illnesses. By providing transformative therapeutic options, Swing Therapeutics seeks to enhance the overall well-being of patients, enabling them to lead healthier and more fulfilling lives.

Zephyr AI

Seed Round in 2022
Zephyr AI is a healthcare technology company focused on transforming drug discovery and precision medicine. By leveraging large complex datasets and proprietary algorithms, Zephyr AI aims to redefine drug development and streamline clinical trials. The company collaborates with leading health systems, health insurance plans, and biotechnology innovators to enhance healthcare quality, improve patient outcomes, and reduce costs. Through its innovative approach, Zephyr AI seeks to address challenges in disease treatment and clinical decision support, ultimately contributing to advancements in the healthcare sector.

Single Origin

Seed Round in 2022
Single Origin is a technology company focused on enhancing the productivity of data-driven organizations while reducing cloud computing costs. Its innovative query optimization platform operates between data warehouses and various data tools, automatically analyzing and optimizing an organization's queries to make them significantly simpler, faster, and more cost-effective. The platform addresses the complexities and high expenses associated with data infrastructure by identifying inefficient queries and offering solutions that streamline operations. Established by a team with a strong background in data infrastructure development at major companies like Uber, Snap, Reddit, Amazon, and Microsoft, Single Origin also provides services for standardizing data definitions across multi-cloud environments. This allows cross-functional teams to effectively define, manage, and consume metrics and machine learning features through a unified web portal.

Nitra

Seed Round in 2022
Nitra is a financial technology company focused on transforming the healthcare industry through innovative and efficient solutions. It provides a suite of machine learning-powered financial software that includes credit cards, loans, accounts, payments, and expense management tools specifically designed for medical professionals. Nitra's platform enables healthcare providers to streamline their financial operations, allowing them to balance patient care with practice management. Its offerings include a business card that rewards spending and fosters partnerships with various service providers, as well as user-friendly accounting and receipt reconciliation tools. Nitra is committed to equipping the healthcare sector with advanced technology and dedicated support, ensuring that financial management can be both effective and straightforward.

Mojo Vision

Series B in 2022
Mojo Vision Inc. is a technology company based in Saratoga, California, founded in 2015. The company specializes in the development of augmented reality solutions, focusing on high-performance micro-LED display technology. Mojo Vision has created the world's smallest and densest dynamic display for smart contact lenses, which are designed to provide users with timely information seamlessly and hands-free, without the distractions associated with traditional mobile devices. The company is also engaged in a joint development agreement with Menicon Co., Ltd. to explore smart contact lens products, further enhancing its innovative offerings. By combining advanced display and semiconductor expertise with proprietary quantum-dot technology, Mojo Vision aims to revolutionize the display industry, addressing diverse applications across consumer, enterprise, and government sectors.

Addressable

Series A in 2021
Addressable LLC, founded in 1999 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in innovative robot technology that produces handwritten communications using actual ballpoint pens. The company has developed a full-stack growth automation platform designed to facilitate high-value relationships through personalized campaigns. By employing patented technology that mimics various human handwriting styles, Addressable aims to bridge the gap between digital advertising strategies and physical outreach. The management team, composed of experts from notable companies such as Facebook, Snowflake, and UJet, focuses on delivering measurable and impactful marketing solutions tailored to industries that prioritize relationship-building.

Spect

Seed Round in 2021
Spect is a data science company specializing in end-to-end eye disease screening solutions aimed at preventing blindness through early detection. The company's innovative technology focuses on identifying early signs of various eye diseases, including diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration, while also serving as an indicator for broader health issues such as stroke and Parkinson's disease. Spect's AI-enabled telemedicine platform enhances the efficiency of medical assistants, allowing for rapid diagnostic reporting. By addressing critical gaps in healthcare access and affordability, Spect aims to improve patient outcomes and optimize the financial performance of clinics.

MosaicML

Venture Round in 2021
MosaicML is a company focused on creating an efficient infrastructure for training large language models and improving the overall efficiency of neural networks. It develops software and artificial intelligence training algorithms that enhance the training process by utilizing algorithmic techniques such as sparsity and network pruning. These innovations allow users to effectively and securely train large-scale AI models on their proprietary data, while also optimizing for speed, quality, and cost. MosaicML aims to streamline the machine learning model recomposition process, making it easier for organizations to harness the power of AI in their operations.

Pandion

Series A in 2021
Pandion has developed a logistics technology platform designed to assist e-commerce businesses in managing capacity challenges during peak periods. Its delivery management software leverages machine learning to optimize delivery networks and minimize shipping delays, allowing retailers of all sizes to offer one and two-day shipping. By providing affordable and efficient shipping services, Pandion enables companies to enhance customer satisfaction through faster and more reliable deliveries.

Geopipe

Seed Round in 2021
Geopipe is a New York-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in creating immersive digital twins of the real world using advanced machine learning techniques. The company develops subscription-based algorithmic tools that process large volumes of geographic and numeric data, including satellite imagery, maps, and laser scans. By employing these tools within a cloud-based distributed system, Geopipe is able to reconstruct entire cities in a matter of hours. This innovative approach enables various industries, such as gaming, simulation, and architecture, to leverage interactive 3D models for enhanced visualization and efficiency, ultimately helping real estate developers complete their projects more quickly and cost-effectively.

SalaryBox

Seed Round in 2021
SalaryBox is a mobile application designed to facilitate salary and attendance tracking for business owners and their employees. The application offers a user-friendly platform that simplifies salary calculations and payment processes, enabling business owners to efficiently manage wage disbursements. Additionally, SalaryBox assists in meeting government compliance requirements, making it a valuable tool for employers. By combining functionality with ease of use, SalaryBox aims to streamline employee management and enhance the overall payroll experience.

Osaro

Series C in 2021
Osaro, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence software aimed at automating manual picking and assembly tasks in distribution centers and manufacturing environments. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, Osaro's solutions integrate advanced machine learning and vision-based technology to enhance the efficiency of robotic systems. The software is designed to automatically process complex, unstructured data, enabling machines to learn and adapt in real-time, thereby improving decision-making capabilities. By enhancing the intelligence and adaptability of machines, Osaro aims to increase industrial productivity while allowing human workers to concentrate on more complex tasks, ultimately contributing to a safer workplace and more resilient supply chains.

Lucid Lane

Series A in 2021
Lucid Lane, Inc. is a telehealth provider based in Los Altos, California, specializing in services for individuals with medication dependence and substance use disorders. Founded in 2017, the company offers a comprehensive approach that combines data-driven personalized health planning, real-time interventions, and coach-based support. Lucid Lane's services facilitate ongoing access to therapists and utilize advanced technologies for continuous measurement and monitoring, enabling tailored treatment plans and timely interventions. By providing a safe and private environment for mental health therapy, pain relief, and relapse prevention, Lucid Lane aims to empower individuals to successfully manage their conditions and lead healthier lives.

Metrist

Seed Round in 2021
Metrist is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that specializes in monitoring the performance and availability of cloud applications and APIs. Its platform provides real-time visibility into the functionality of these services, ensuring that application developers and users can understand the impact of external services on their operations. The software features actionable data and service level agreement (SLA) reporting, which helps businesses optimize customer experiences. Additionally, Metrist offers an infrastructure that supports embedded analytics, payment processing, and user identity management, facilitating a comprehensive approach to application performance monitoring.

ClimateAI

Series A in 2021
ClimateAI, established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in enterprise software designed to predict and mitigate physical risks associated with climate change on assets. Their platform employs an intuitive climate decision engine, open-source satellite imagery, statistical analysis, and machine learning to help investors, insurers, governments, and other stakeholders develop climate-resilient strategies. The company aims to reduce, monitor, and adapt to climate risks across various industries, including agriculture, energy, construction, and asset management.

Global Predictions

Seed Round in 2021
Global Predictions is an innovative financial technology company founded by a team with deep expertise in artificial intelligence and finance. The company leverages its proprietary Economic Insights Engine to deliver a comprehensive suite of investing insights and financial advice. Global Predictions offers its services through an API and provides customized insights, making its fintech solutions accessible to millions. Its flagship product, PortfolioPilot.com, serves as a personal AI financial advisor for individuals, managing over $30 billion in assets. By combining advanced AI capabilities with financial expertise, Global Predictions aims to empower policymakers, corporations, and investors to navigate economic shifts and effectively manage their investment portfolios.

Doublefin

Seed Round in 2021
Doublefin is a developer of a collaborative people management and planning platform tailored for human resource teams, finance partners, and budget owners. The company provides a suite of solutions that includes headcount management, budget planning, finance process automation, and spend analytics. Its platform enables organizations to track headcount and hiring insights, facilitating intelligent growth planning through real-time analytics and intuitive management workflows. By streamlining finance workflows and enhancing budget management, Doublefin supports businesses in making informed decisions regarding their workforce and financial resources.

Osmind

Series A in 2021
Osmind Inc. is a San Francisco-based public benefit corporation founded in 2020 that specializes in developing healthcare software tailored for mental health providers and their patients. The company focuses on advancing evidence-based medicine to support individuals suffering from moderate to severe mental health conditions. Osmind's electronic health record platform is designed specifically for clinicians and researchers, facilitating interventional treatment workflows. It includes features such as journaling tools and support for health plan reimbursement, empowering healthcare professionals to implement innovative therapeutic approaches and precision psychiatry. By providing robust technology, Osmind aims to inform best practices in patient care and contribute to the development of new life-saving mental health treatments.

Molecule.one

Seed Round in 2021
Molecule.one is a biotechnology company that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven software for chemical synthesis. Its m1 platform enhances the preclinical pipeline by maximizing efficiency in chemistry-related processes. The company’s software predicts the likelihood of synthesizing novel small molecules and automates significant portions of the manual work involved in synthesis design. By leveraging vast datasets that exceed human processing capabilities, Molecule.one enables clients to concentrate on drug candidates that are not only cost-effective to synthesize but also have a higher probability of success in the development process. This integration of AI into chemical synthesis represents a significant advancement in the field, streamlining workflows for bench chemists, data scientists, and computational chemists alike.

Infras

Seed Round in 2021
iLife Technologies is a life insurance sales automation platform aimed at enhancing the efficiency of insurance producers in their sales processes. The company provides a comprehensive solution that enables agents and brokers to streamline operations, improve client engagement, and expedite sales cycles. By offering access to an extensive range of policy options, iLife allows consumers to compare over 500,000 plans and submit applications online with ease. The platform also features an application programming interface that supports new business acquisition, recruiting, retention, and engagement, consolidating key functions such as policy illustrations and marketing communications into a single interface. This cloud-based solution empowers insurance providers to create branded digital experiences, facilitating a more efficient workflow and ultimately making the process of selling and buying life insurance faster and more user-friendly for all parties involved.

Artificial

Series A in 2021
Artificial, Inc. is a software company that specializes in developing automation solutions for laboratory operations. Founded in 2017 and based in Palo Alto, California, it offers a comprehensive lab automation platform aimed at enhancing productivity while keeping human oversight in the process. The company’s key products include Flow Scheduler for optimizing lab operations, Flow Tools for managing robotic systems, Element SDK for creating customizable automation applications, and Substrate Core for controlling distributed cyber-physical systems. By providing these innovative tools, Artificial, Inc. supports scientists and automation engineers in achieving their research goals more efficiently and accurately.

Vida Health

Series D in 2021
Vida Health, Inc. is a virtual care company based in San Francisco, California, focused on addressing chronic physical and behavioral health conditions. The company provides a comprehensive platform that integrates mental and physical health treatment, utilizing a clinically validated approach that combines artificial intelligence with personalized support from human coaches and licensed therapists. Through its application, users have access to video sessions, messaging, and tailored digital content designed to help them prevent, manage, and reverse chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension, alongside related mental health issues like stress and anxiety. Founded in 2012 and originally known as Via Health, Inc., Vida Health aims to treat the whole health of individuals by tackling the root causes of their conditions.

Haven

Seed Round in 2021
Haven Technology, Inc. is a company based in Riverside, California, focused on developing a platform for managing mortgages. Established in 1993, Haven utilizes machine learning to accurately predict mortgage prepayments and enhance conversion rates through effective digital marketing strategies. The platform offers features that allow users to align debits with their payroll schedules, set up automatic payments, and receive reminders for mortgage dues. By prioritizing consumer-facing experiences, Haven aims to build trust and loyalty among its users. The company was co-founded by Aditya Acharya and Nipun Kant.

Vectra AI

Series F in 2021
Vectra AI, Inc. specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based solutions designed to detect and respond to cyberattacks across cloud, data center, and enterprise infrastructures. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company focuses on safeguarding cloud and data center workloads as well as user and IoT devices. Its Cognito platform enhances threat detection and investigation by leveraging AI to gather, store, and enrich network metadata, allowing for real-time identification and analysis of both known and unknown threats. Vectra AI offers three key applications within the Cognito platform: Cognito Stream, which transmits security-enriched metadata to data lakes and SIEMs; Cognito Recall, a cloud-based tool for storing and investigating threats; and Cognito Detect, which utilizes AI to uncover and prioritize hidden attackers swiftly. The company also has research and development centers located in Dublin, Austin, and Cambridge.

Boundless Immigration

Series B in 2021
Boundless Immigration is a Seattle-based company founded in 2017 that focuses on simplifying the immigration process for individuals, families, and businesses. It offers an innovative platform that empowers users to navigate the complexities of the immigration system with confidence and ease. By providing expert legal guidance and personalized support, Boundless ensures that clients have access to the necessary tools and information for their immigration journey. The company's commitment to affordability and accessibility allows users to connect with immigration lawyers and file their applications online, streamlining what can often be a challenging experience.

Tortuga AgTech

Series A in 2021
Tortuga AgTech is a company dedicated to enhancing agricultural practices through the development of digital horticulture systems. By integrating advanced technologies such as robotics, automation, precision data analytics, and machine learning, the company aims to empower growers to produce unique, nutritious, and sustainable food. Tortuga AgTech focuses on automating labor-intensive tasks such as picking, packing, and trimming, which significantly reduces the need for manual labor and increases crop yields by optimizing growing conditions and layouts. The company's mission is to foster a healthier society and thriving ecosystem by enabling farmers to compete with large-scale agriculture while providing fresher and healthier products to local communities. Additionally, Tortuga AgTech creates full-time local technical jobs, contributing to economic growth in agricultural regions.

Rewire

Series B in 2021
Rewire Ltd. is a fintech company that specializes in providing remittance and digital banking services primarily for migrants. Founded in 2015 and based in Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, Israel, Rewire offers a platform that enables users to send money from Israel to various countries, including the Philippines, India, Thailand, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Russia. The company's services include mobile and online remittance orders, money deposits, and notifications for beneficiaries upon receipt of funds. Rewire aims to enhance financial accessibility for immigrants by integrating banking services into its platform, which includes payment accounts, debit cards, and plans for additional services like bill payments, insurance, loans, and investments. Through its innovative technology and commitment to inclusivity, Rewire seeks to improve the financial security of international workers and their families, helping them manage their finances across borders more effectively.

AnthologyAI

Seed Round in 2021
AnthologyAI is the breakthrough Artificial Intelligence Consumer Insights & Predictions Platform with billions of real-time data sourced directly and ethically from consumers. Access previously unavailable levels of intelligence about retail spending, geolocation, media consumption, travel, ride sharing and more — in realtime, at scale.

January AI

Venture Round in 2021
January AI, founded in 2017 by Noosheen Hashemi, is a precision health start-up based in Menlo Park, California. The company focuses on empowering individuals to take control of their health by utilizing multi-omic science and artificial intelligence. January AI develops a platform that offers personalized biological insights, enabling users to understand their health through a suite of software and consumer products. One of its key innovations is a virtual continuous glucose monitor that provides real-time glucose insights and predictions, utilizing data from heart rate and glucose levels. This approach allows users to align their health habits with their unique biological needs, facilitating informed decisions regarding diet, exercise, and overall well-being. By prioritizing an integrated health strategy, January AI aims to transform the consumer health landscape, focusing on proactive management rather than reactive treatment.

BigHat Biosciences

Series A in 2021
BigHat Biosciences, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Carlos, California, founded in 2019. The company specializes in developing an automated platform that combines a wet laboratory with artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques for the production and characterization of antibodies. This innovative platform empowers drug developers to engineer antibodies and other therapeutic proteins with improved biophysical properties and complex functions. By leveraging AI-guided design capabilities, BigHat aims to create safer and more effective treatments for patients facing challenging diseases, thereby advancing the field of biotherapeutics.

Pandion

Seed Round in 2021
Pandion has developed a logistics technology platform designed to assist e-commerce businesses in managing capacity challenges during peak periods. Its delivery management software leverages machine learning to optimize delivery networks and minimize shipping delays, allowing retailers of all sizes to offer one and two-day shipping. By providing affordable and efficient shipping services, Pandion enables companies to enhance customer satisfaction through faster and more reliable deliveries.

Inspirit

Seed Round in 2021
Inspirit is an education technology company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in virtual reality tools for science and STEM education. Founded in 2019, the company provides a next-generation learning platform that includes a comprehensive library of immersive virtual labs and simulations accessible on various desktop, laptop, and VR platforms. Inspirit's software enables educators to create custom simulations and experiments using no-code creator tools, facilitating the integration of assessments and quizzes tailored to specific learning objectives. The platform is designed to enhance classroom management and supports group or networked lab sessions, fostering deep engagement and critical reasoning among students through active participation in virtual environments. By transforming traditional science courses, Inspirit aims to elevate the educational experience and improve knowledge retention in learners worldwide.

Dondo

Seed Round in 2021
Dondo is an innovative technology company specializing in artificial intelligence solutions for e-commerce sellers. The primary focus of Dondo is to streamline the process of creating and optimizing product listings across various platforms. By utilizing AI, Dondo enables sellers to generate thousands of platform-specific descriptions automatically, enhancing search engine optimization and facilitating effective engagement on marketplaces and social media, including Instagram, MercadoLibre, Shopify, and TikTok. This capability not only saves significant time but also reduces costs for sellers by allowing them to manage their listings with a single click. In addition to its e-commerce solutions, Dondo is also involved in providing technology-driven barter services, offering an application that facilitates the exchange of products, thus enabling users to trade items efficiently and meet their needs.

Atomic AI

Seed Round in 2021
Atomic AI is a company focused on advancing drug discovery through the innovative integration of machine learning and structural biology, specifically targeting RNA. The firm operates a content intelligence platform that facilitates the rational design of new molecules and medicines using artificial intelligence. By leveraging engagement data from clients' analytics, Atomic AI gathers valuable insights and generates predictive reports regarding relevant topics, optimal publishing times, and effective distribution channels. This approach equips users with strategies to develop therapies aimed at treating or curing diseases through the manipulation of RNA structures.

Scribe

Seed Round in 2021
Scribe is a developer of a workflow documentation platform that empowers users to share their work processes by automatically creating step-by-step guides. By leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence, Scribe analyzes, optimizes, and standardizes information processes. The platform captures the knowledge workers' expertise, facilitating the generation of documentation for repetitive tasks. This approach enhances productivity and fosters collaboration within organizations and communities, making it easier for teams to access and utilize essential know-how effectively.

Presso

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Presso specializes in automated laundry solutions, providing ultra-fast, on-demand dry-cleaning services through robotics and vending machines. Their technology is designed to efficiently remove sweat, smell, and bacteria from clothes, pressing garments in a short time frame. Presso targets hotels, offering a time-saving, labor-cost reducing solution for their laundry needs.

BioAge Labs

Series C in 2020
BioAge Labs, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing therapies to treat aging and age-related diseases. The company utilizes a proprietary systems biology and artificial intelligence platform to identify significant drug targets that influence aging, leveraging extensive datasets to uncover the molecular drivers of age-related pathologies. Among its key offerings is BGE-117, a hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase inhibitor that activates HIF-1 target genes involved in various biological processes, including tissue regeneration and vascular remodeling. Another notable product is BGE-175, an orally administered inhibitor targeting the prostaglandin D2 DP1 signaling pathway, which is linked to an increased risk of mortality and infections, including those associated with immune aging. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Richmond, California, BioAge Labs is dedicated to harnessing the biology of human aging to create innovative therapies for metabolic and age-related diseases.

EdgeQ

Series A in 2020
EdgeQ Inc., established in 2018 with headquarters in Santa Clara, California, develops and manufactures open and programmable 5G system-on-a-chip (SoC). The company specializes in converged connectivity and AI, offering fully software-customizable solutions. EdgeQ serves a diverse range of industries including manufacturing, construction, energy, automotive, warehousing, surveillance, and telecommunications. Its products enable collaborative robotics, automated guided vehicles, autonomous driving, traffic management, digital twins, and private networking for innovative applications across various sectors.

Flieber

Seed Round in 2020
Flieber is a New York-based supply chain technology startup founded in 2019 that focuses on addressing the challenges of stockouts and overstock in global retail. This issue results in annual losses exceeding $1.8 trillion. Flieber offers a multichannel inventory planning platform that enhances data visibility and improves inventory management decisions for modern commerce brands. Utilizing advanced data analytics and machine learning, the platform connects real-time sales forecasts with inventory availability and delivery choices, enabling online retailers to minimize stock-outs and optimize their supply chain operations. The company has secured $20 million in funding from notable investors to support its growth and innovation in inventory optimization.

DataFleets

Seed Round in 2020
DataFleets Ltd. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2018, that specializes in developing data analytics software focused on privacy preservation. Its core offering is a federated intelligence platform that enables organizations to unify and analyze distributed data while ensuring compliance with data protection standards. The platform allows data scientists and developers to create analytics, machine learning models, and applications using sensitive data sets without direct access to the data itself. By utilizing advanced techniques such as federated computation and differential privacy, DataFleets addresses the challenges of balancing data privacy with innovation, facilitating agile analytics and automated compliance for its clients. Additionally, the company provides a web-based notebook editor, allowing users to test hypotheses effectively.

GetSetUp

Venture Round in 2020
GetSetUp, Inc. is an online platform that connects seniors with their peers to facilitate private and engaging lessons on frequently used online tools. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, the platform offers a variety of classes aimed at enhancing the digital skills of older adults. These classes cover essential topics such as e-commerce, personal marketing, website development, government services, health and wellness, and technology usage. GetSetUp's mission is to empower older adults by providing them with the skills necessary to lead fulfilling, independent, and socially connected lives through learning. The company was formerly known as Walkabout Inc. before rebranding in January 2020.

Headroom

Seed Round in 2020
Headroom, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2020. It specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-driven virtual meeting platform designed to enhance remote collaboration. The platform features tools such as automatic transcripts, smart summaries with highlighted points, and gesture recognition, which allows participants to express approvals non-verbally without disrupting the flow of conversation. By focusing on improving the meeting experience, Headroom enables users to concentrate on building relationships, fostering creativity, and solving problems, while the AI manages various distracting tasks. This innovative approach aims to facilitate more effective communication and engagement during virtual meetings.

Exer Labs

Seed Round in 2020
Exer Labs uses AI on mobile and tablet devices as well as computer vision to help fitness users experience a more interactive and affordable at-home workout.

Juni Learning

Series A in 2020
Juni Learning, Inc. is an online education platform that specializes in providing private coding courses tailored for children and teenagers aged 7 to 18. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Boston, the company offers a diverse curriculum that includes beginner courses like Juni Jr and Scratch: Game Superstar, as well as advanced topics such as AP Computer Science A and training for the USA Computing Olympiad. Juni Learning emphasizes personalized education through tailored lesson plans that accommodate individual learning styles and interests, delivered by experienced instructors from top universities. The platform fosters a community-oriented approach, utilizing project-centered learning and advanced technology to prepare students for future success in STEM fields.

Fox Robotics

Series A in 2020
Founded in 2017, Fox Robotics specializes in autonomous pallet workflows, enhancing safety and productivity in warehouses throughout the U.S. and Canada. The company develops and manufactures the FoxBot, the world's first autonomous trailer loader and unloader, which allows for the automated loading and unloading of trailers. Fox Robotics' self-driving forklifts significantly boost workplace productivity, reportedly increasing efficiency by two to three times. These forklifts are designed for seamless integration into existing warehouse systems, enabling businesses to automate their operations while also minimizing environmental impact.

Auransa

Series A in 2020
Auransa Inc. is a clinical stage drug development company founded in 2014 and based in Palo Alto, California. The company focuses on inventing novel drugs for challenging diseases, including cancer, autoimmune disorders, and neurological conditions, utilizing its proprietary AI-driven drug discovery platform. This platform enables Auransa to analyze extensive genomics data from human disease tissues, facilitating the study of molecular disease subtypes and the prediction of effective compounds and targets for specific patient populations. Auransa's current pipeline includes a first-in-class investigational new drug for cancer that is undergoing clinical trials. Additionally, the company collaborates with various partners in the biopharma industry to enhance its research and development efforts.

Atomwise

Series B in 2020
Atomwise, Inc. is a biotechnology company specializing in deep learning artificial intelligence technology for small molecule drug discovery. Based in San Francisco and founded in 2012, the company has developed AtomNet, a pioneering AI platform that facilitates virtual screening of molecules by predicting the binding of small molecules to proteins through a statistical analysis of experimental affinity measurements and protein structures. Atomwise is focused on addressing over 600 unique disease targets and has established collaborations with over 250 partners, including prominent pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms. By leveraging its advanced technology, Atomwise aims to revolutionize the drug discovery process and advance a pipeline of small-molecule drug candidates into preclinical studies. The company was previously known as Chematria, Inc. and rebranded to Atomwise, Inc. in 2015.

Vicarious Surgical

Series A in 2020
Vicarious Surgical Inc. is a robotics company based in Charlestown, Massachusetts, established in 2014. The company specializes in developing advanced technologies for minimally invasive surgical procedures, focusing on enhancing surgical efficiency, improving patient outcomes, and reducing healthcare costs. Its flagship product, the Vicarious Surgical Robotic System, integrates virtual reality software with human-like robotic capabilities, enabling surgeons to perform complex surgeries with greater precision and control. Designed for abdominal access through a single port, the system is compact and portable, facilitating easy integration into existing operating rooms. By minimizing invasiveness, Vicarious Surgical aims to accelerate patient recovery times and decrease post-operative discomfort, thereby transforming the landscape of surgical care.

Endpoint Health

Venture Round in 2020
Endpoint Health, Inc. is a precision immunology company focused on researching and developing therapies that enhance outcomes for patients with critical and immune-driven illnesses, including sepsis, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and COVID-19. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Detroit, Livonia, and Chicago, the company aims to overcome the limitations of traditional drug development by creating precision therapies tailored to individual patient needs. Utilizing its proprietary AI-powered platform, OMNAI, Endpoint Health identifies and matches high-potential therapies to patients most likely to benefit, ensuring personalized treatment that significantly improves health outcomes. The company is committed to delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions.

Hum Capital

Seed Round in 2020
Hum Capital is the funding platform that connects great companies with the right capital. Hum offers companies raising up to $50 million the most efficient, transparent path to growth. Hum’s Intelligent Capital Market uses AI to translate volumes of a company’s financial data into the clearest picture of their value, so they can fundraise with confidence, on the best terms for their business. Investors on Hum’s platform gain investment insights and a personalized deal flow built on company data they can trust. For more information, visit HumCapital.com.

Nautilus Biotechnology

Series B in 2020
Nautilus Biotechnology Inc. is a development stage life sciences company focused on advancing proteomics to enhance therapeutic development and medical diagnostics. The company aims to create a platform technology that quantifies and unlocks the complexity of the human proteome, ultimately facilitating personalized and predictive medicine. Nautilus has developed a prototype of its innovative single-molecule instrument, the Proteomic Analysis System, which is designed to address challenges in protein analysis that have previously hindered progress in the field. The diverse expertise of its team, which includes professionals from various scientific disciplines such as protein chemistry, molecular biology, and bioinformatics, positions Nautilus to significantly impact drug development and improve human health management.

Vida Health

Venture Round in 2020
Vida Health, Inc. is a virtual care company based in San Francisco, California, focused on addressing chronic physical and behavioral health conditions. The company provides a comprehensive platform that integrates mental and physical health treatment, utilizing a clinically validated approach that combines artificial intelligence with personalized support from human coaches and licensed therapists. Through its application, users have access to video sessions, messaging, and tailored digital content designed to help them prevent, manage, and reverse chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension, alongside related mental health issues like stress and anxiety. Founded in 2012 and originally known as Via Health, Inc., Vida Health aims to treat the whole health of individuals by tackling the root causes of their conditions.

Sonantic

Seed Round in 2020
Sonantic is a startup focused on creating advanced synthetic voice technologies tailored for the video game and entertainment industries. The company specializes in developing expressive and hyperrealistic text-to-speech capabilities, allowing game developers to access realistic voice acting that enhances the immersive experience of their projects. By leveraging machine learning, Sonantic produces believable human voices on-demand, which can be easily edited and directed in real-time. This innovative approach streamlines the workflow for creative professionals, enabling them to sculpt and refine voice performances efficiently.

MayaData

Venture Round in 2020
MayaData, Inc. is a developer of virtualized file and block storage software solutions specifically designed for private cloud, backup, file sharing, and archival applications. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional offices in Reading, United Kingdom, and Bengaluru, India, the company offers products such as ElastiStor 2.0, a ZFS-based storage solution that enhances management and performance in cloud environments, and OpenEBS.io, an open-source project focused on containerized storage. MayaData's MDAP commercial offering facilitates the adoption of stateful workloads in Kubernetes environments, leveraging OpenEBS and other tools to provide developers and DevOps teams with the ability to manage their own storage seamlessly across various deployment scenarios. Additionally, the company manufactures a range of appliances, including ElastiStor FX-2, FX-4, A50, and A10, designed for easy integration into diverse virtualization environments.

Remrise

Seed Round in 2019
Remrise, Inc. is a health and wellness company founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in personalized sleep aids that utilize drug-free, plant-based ingredients to enhance sleep quality. Customers begin their experience by taking a quiz that helps identify their specific sleep challenges, allowing Remrise to provide tailored sleep formulas. The key ingredients in these formulas include Reishi, Spine Date Seed, and L-Theanine. Additionally, Remrise offers a user-friendly application for tracking sleep patterns, helping individuals monitor their progress over time. The company focuses on integrating both Eastern and Western herbal traditions to support holistic health and improve overall well-being.

Flieber

Seed Round in 2019
Flieber is a New York-based supply chain technology startup founded in 2019 that focuses on addressing the challenges of stockouts and overstock in global retail. This issue results in annual losses exceeding $1.8 trillion. Flieber offers a multichannel inventory planning platform that enhances data visibility and improves inventory management decisions for modern commerce brands. Utilizing advanced data analytics and machine learning, the platform connects real-time sales forecasts with inventory availability and delivery choices, enabling online retailers to minimize stock-outs and optimize their supply chain operations. The company has secured $20 million in funding from notable investors to support its growth and innovation in inventory optimization.

Convictional

Seed Round in 2019
Convictional, Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2017 that operates a multi-channel B2B e-commerce platform tailored for high-growth suppliers. The platform facilitates various business models, including drop-shipping, marketplace, and wholesale integrations. It provides essential features such as electronic data interchange, quick order processing, dropship automation, and order financing, enabling seamless sourcing and transactions between enterprise retailers and B2B distributors. By addressing the Decision Context Problem, Convictional enhances how business leaders make informed decisions and how teams collaborate, ultimately improving overall business performance in an increasingly digital marketplace.

Osaro

Series B in 2019
Osaro, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence software aimed at automating manual picking and assembly tasks in distribution centers and manufacturing environments. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, Osaro's solutions integrate advanced machine learning and vision-based technology to enhance the efficiency of robotic systems. The software is designed to automatically process complex, unstructured data, enabling machines to learn and adapt in real-time, thereby improving decision-making capabilities. By enhancing the intelligence and adaptability of machines, Osaro aims to increase industrial productivity while allowing human workers to concentrate on more complex tasks, ultimately contributing to a safer workplace and more resilient supply chains.

A-Alpha Bio

Seed Round in 2019
A-Alpha Bio, Inc. is a biotechnology company specializing in synthetic biology and advanced quantitative measurement of protein interactions to facilitate drug development. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company offers its proprietary AlphaSeq platform, which enables high-throughput mapping of protein-protein interactions. This technology allows for the simultaneous identification and quantification of interactions among thousands of protein pairs, streamlining the drug discovery process by aiding in the identification of potential drug targets and enhancing the understanding of disease mechanisms. By providing biologics and molecular glue discovery and optimization services, A-Alpha Bio supports pharmaceutical companies in optimizing binding and specificity to multiple target proteins. The team comprises synthetic biologists, structural biologists, and next-generation sequencing experts dedicated to overcoming challenges in the drug development process.

Lacework

Series C in 2019
Lacework, Inc. is a cloud security platform based in Mountain View, California, that specializes in providing automated threat defense and intrusion detection for cloud workloads. Founded in 2015, the company offers a comprehensive solution known as Polygraph, which secures customer accounts, workloads, and data while detecting anomalies and delivering actionable insights for incident remediation. Lacework's platform automates critical security functions, including configuration assessment, behavior monitoring, anomaly detection, and incident investigation. It continuously monitors various cloud components, such as workloads, applications, processes, containers, machines, users, and accounts, enabling security teams to effectively protect their data and maintain ongoing compliance in a rapidly evolving digital environment.

Neurotrack

Series C in 2019
Neurotrack Technologies, Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, specializes in digital health solutions for early detection and ongoing monitoring of cognitive impairment, particularly Alzheimer's and other dementias. The company offers a computer-based cognitive test, validated clinically and guided by patients, which can be administered in clinics or at home, fitting various workflows. Neurotrack's proprietary technology has been recognized with 11 patents and is registered as an FDA Class II medical device. The company has published 27 peer-reviewed papers, demonstrating its commitment to scientific rigor and innovation in transforming dementia diagnosis and management.

Pendulum Therapeutics

Series B in 2019
Pendulum Therapeutics Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in developing microbiome-targeted therapies for managing chronic illnesses, with a focus on type 2 diabetes. The company's flagship product, Pendulum Glucose Control, is a medical probiotic clinically proven to lower blood sugar spikes and reduce A1C levels. Pendulum Therapeutics uses evidence-based microbiome science and DNA sequencing, backed by a portfolio of patents and pending applications, to create targeted probiotics and prebiotics. The company sells its products online and has raised over $111 million in funding from prominent investors.

Tortuga AgTech

Venture Round in 2019
Tortuga AgTech is a company dedicated to enhancing agricultural practices through the development of digital horticulture systems. By integrating advanced technologies such as robotics, automation, precision data analytics, and machine learning, the company aims to empower growers to produce unique, nutritious, and sustainable food. Tortuga AgTech focuses on automating labor-intensive tasks such as picking, packing, and trimming, which significantly reduces the need for manual labor and increases crop yields by optimizing growing conditions and layouts. The company's mission is to foster a healthier society and thriving ecosystem by enabling farmers to compete with large-scale agriculture while providing fresher and healthier products to local communities. Additionally, Tortuga AgTech creates full-time local technical jobs, contributing to economic growth in agricultural regions.

Vicarious Surgical

Series B in 2019
Vicarious Surgical Inc. is a robotics company based in Charlestown, Massachusetts, established in 2014. The company specializes in developing advanced technologies for minimally invasive surgical procedures, focusing on enhancing surgical efficiency, improving patient outcomes, and reducing healthcare costs. Its flagship product, the Vicarious Surgical Robotic System, integrates virtual reality software with human-like robotic capabilities, enabling surgeons to perform complex surgeries with greater precision and control. Designed for abdominal access through a single port, the system is compact and portable, facilitating easy integration into existing operating rooms. By minimizing invasiveness, Vicarious Surgical aims to accelerate patient recovery times and decrease post-operative discomfort, thereby transforming the landscape of surgical care.

BioAge Labs

Series B in 2019
BioAge Labs, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing therapies to treat aging and age-related diseases. The company utilizes a proprietary systems biology and artificial intelligence platform to identify significant drug targets that influence aging, leveraging extensive datasets to uncover the molecular drivers of age-related pathologies. Among its key offerings is BGE-117, a hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase inhibitor that activates HIF-1 target genes involved in various biological processes, including tissue regeneration and vascular remodeling. Another notable product is BGE-175, an orally administered inhibitor targeting the prostaglandin D2 DP1 signaling pathway, which is linked to an increased risk of mortality and infections, including those associated with immune aging. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Richmond, California, BioAge Labs is dedicated to harnessing the biology of human aging to create innovative therapies for metabolic and age-related diseases.

Cambridge Cancer Genomics

Seed Round in 2018
Cambridge Cancer Genomics Limited is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, focused on developing innovative diagnostic tests for cancer patients. Founded in 2016, the company leverages liquid biopsy techniques, artificial intelligence, and genomics to create personalized tests that monitor treatment responses in real-time. By analyzing circulating tumor DNA from simple blood draws, Cambridge Cancer Genomics enables clinicians to detect cancer relapses earlier than conventional methods, predict patient responses to therapies, and adjust treatment regimens promptly to enhance patient outcomes. The company collaborates with cancer clinics, academic institutions, biotech startups, and pharmaceutical firms to transform cancer care and improve the overall quality of life and survival rates for patients.

BIOS

Seed Round in 2018
BIOS Health is a pioneering company focused on developing neural digital therapies by harnessing data-driven insights from the human nervous system. Co-founded by researchers from Cambridge University, the firm aims to revolutionize precision medicine through the identification of neural biomarkers that link nerve activity to various medical conditions. BIOS's innovative approach holds promise for treating chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and neurodegenerative disorders like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. The company's expertise encompasses a diverse range of fields, including neuroscience, machine learning, software engineering, and biotechnology, allowing it to create advanced solutions for improving the quality of life for individuals suffering from these conditions. Additionally, BIOS is engaged in developing prosthetic connectors that standardize the interface between bionic devices and the body's nervous and soft-tissue systems, enabling enhanced control and feedback for patients with prosthetics.

Aibee

Series A in 2018
Aibee is a prominent AI startup founded in November 2017 by Dr. Yuanqing Lin. Specializing in speech recognition, big data analysis, and natural language processing, Aibee focuses on providing comprehensive AI solutions to enhance and modernize vertical industries, particularly in the retail sector. The company aims to transform the operational efficiency and business value of its clients by integrating advanced technologies, including computer vision and predictive analytics. By thoroughly understanding the specific challenges and needs of various industries, Aibee crafts tailored solutions that empower clients to harness the potential of artificial intelligence. This strategic approach not only addresses current pain points but also facilitates the discovery of new business opportunities, positioning Aibee as a key player in the AI landscape in China.

Primer

Series B in 2018
Primer Technologies, Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in developing software that leverages machine learning and natural language processing to analyze vast amounts of textual data across multiple languages. Its platform automates the parsing and collation of documents, uncovering insights and generating reports comparable to those produced by human analysts. This enables governments and corporations to better understand and monitor global information, facilitating informed decision-making.

Mojo Vision

Series A in 2018
Mojo Vision Inc. is a technology company based in Saratoga, California, founded in 2015. The company specializes in the development of augmented reality solutions, focusing on high-performance micro-LED display technology. Mojo Vision has created the world's smallest and densest dynamic display for smart contact lenses, which are designed to provide users with timely information seamlessly and hands-free, without the distractions associated with traditional mobile devices. The company is also engaged in a joint development agreement with Menicon Co., Ltd. to explore smart contact lens products, further enhancing its innovative offerings. By combining advanced display and semiconductor expertise with proprietary quantum-dot technology, Mojo Vision aims to revolutionize the display industry, addressing diverse applications across consumer, enterprise, and government sectors.

Lacework

Series B in 2018
Lacework, Inc. is a cloud security platform based in Mountain View, California, that specializes in providing automated threat defense and intrusion detection for cloud workloads. Founded in 2015, the company offers a comprehensive solution known as Polygraph, which secures customer accounts, workloads, and data while detecting anomalies and delivering actionable insights for incident remediation. Lacework's platform automates critical security functions, including configuration assessment, behavior monitoring, anomaly detection, and incident investigation. It continuously monitors various cloud components, such as workloads, applications, processes, containers, machines, users, and accounts, enabling security teams to effectively protect their data and maintain ongoing compliance in a rapidly evolving digital environment.

Dor

Series A in 2018
Dor Technologies, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing innovative solutions for retail traffic counting. Founded in 2015, Dor offers a wireless, thermal-sensing sensor that accurately tracks customer foot traffic in stores. The company's platform provides real-time analytics through a web and mobile application, allowing retailers and store operators to make informed decisions regarding staffing, marketing, and overall store performance. By leveraging big data, Dor enables its clients to enhance revenue, optimize operational efficiency, and improve marketing return on investment.

Team SoloMid

Series A in 2018
Team SoloMid, founded in 2009 and based in Los Angeles, operates as a prominent esports organization that manages several competitive gaming teams across various titles, including League of Legends, Hearthstone, Overwatch, Super Smash Bros., and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. In addition to its esports teams, Team SoloMid runs gaming strategy websites like ProBuilds, which cater to players at all skill levels, from beginners to professionals. The organization is recognized for its commitment to excellence, aiming to enhance the gaming experience through high-quality content that is both educational and entertaining, thereby engaging a wide audience of esports fans and aspiring gamers.

Embark Trucks

Series B in 2018
Embark Trucks Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in the development of self-driving truck technology for the commercial trucking industry. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on creating artificial intelligence software that enhances long-haul transportation efficiency. Embark has achieved significant milestones in automation, including successful cross-country drives and the ability to operate in various weather conditions such as rain and fog. The company employs a skilled team of engineers with backgrounds from leading organizations like Tesla, Google, Audi, and NASA, and its operations team has an impressive track record, averaging over a million miles per driver. By collaborating with trucking carriers, manufacturers, and suppliers, Embark aims to deliver operational savings and improve logistics for freight and transportation services.

Vicarious Surgical

Series A in 2018
Vicarious Surgical Inc. is a robotics company based in Charlestown, Massachusetts, established in 2014. The company specializes in developing advanced technologies for minimally invasive surgical procedures, focusing on enhancing surgical efficiency, improving patient outcomes, and reducing healthcare costs. Its flagship product, the Vicarious Surgical Robotic System, integrates virtual reality software with human-like robotic capabilities, enabling surgeons to perform complex surgeries with greater precision and control. Designed for abdominal access through a single port, the system is compact and portable, facilitating easy integration into existing operating rooms. By minimizing invasiveness, Vicarious Surgical aims to accelerate patient recovery times and decrease post-operative discomfort, thereby transforming the landscape of surgical care.

Holberton School

Series A in 2018
Holberton School is an innovative educational institution that serves as a project-based alternative to traditional college for aspiring software engineers. Founded in 2016 by Sylvain Kalache and Julien Barbier, it offers a rigorous two-year program designed to train students as full-stack software engineers. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning and collaborative problem-solving, allowing students to engage in real-world projects and develop their own applications. With campuses in San Francisco, New Haven, Bogotá, and Medellín, Holberton School combines modern educational techniques and tools to equip learners with the essential skills needed to thrive in the technology sector. Its approach fosters creativity and teamwork, enabling students to effectively tackle practical challenges in their future careers.
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