Anzu Partners

Anzu Partners is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 2014 and based in Washington, DC. The firm primarily invests in industrial and life science technology companies, including early stage opportunities across the United States and Canada. Anzu supports its portfolio with a portfolio support platform that provides capital alongside deep expertise in business development, market positioning, global connectivity, and operations to help entrepreneurs develop and commercialize technological innovations. The firm aims to transform its industries by building long term relationships with portfolio companies and guiding them through growth, commercial scaling, and market entry.

Jenna Abelli

Principal

Chris Birmingham

Associate

Henk Both

Senior Associate

Gautham Chandrasekar

Investor

Juliette Chevallier

Investor

Aaron Delahanty

Associate

R. David Edelman

Venture Partner

Rob Haralson

Principal, Government Relations and Strategic Communications

Whitney Haring-Smith

Managing Partner

Patrick Harrington

Investor

John Ho

Partner

Logan Jackson

Senior Associate

Jimmy Kan

Partner

Abhiram Kannan

Investor

Tawanda Mahachi

Associate

M. Jaione Maiz

Principal

David Michael

Managing Partner

Sonal Naik

Investment Director

Luke O'Hare

Associate

Cathryn Paine

Partner, People

Katrina Sample

Analyst

Tayo Sanders II

Investor

David Seldin

Managing Partner

Sashank Shivakumar

Analyst

Kritika Singh

Associate

Ben Slotkin

Analyst

Josh Stiling

Investor

Bill Strong

Partner

Alan Yang

Associate

73 past transactions

CytoTronics

Seed Round in 2024
CytoTronics is focused on designing and developing advanced cell culture plates that incorporate embedded high-density electronic systems. This innovative technology enables researchers to visualize live cell functions on a large scale and obtain real-time data on cell behavior. By facilitating detailed studies of complex biological processes, CytoTronics aims to support significant advancements in fields such as drug discovery and personalized medicine. The company's semiconductor-based systems provide a valuable tool for researchers, enhancing their ability to investigate cellular dynamics and improve the understanding of cellular interactions.

6K

Series E in 2024
6K is a company that specializes in advanced microwave plasma technology, focusing on the development of engineered materials for diverse industries such as additive manufacturing, renewable energy, aerospace, and consumer electronics. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in North Andover, Massachusetts, 6K utilizes its proprietary Unimelt systems to produce high-purity materials rapidly, significantly reducing production time from days to seconds while cutting energy consumption by two-thirds and eliminating wastewater. The company's innovative approach allows for the creation of premium powders and battery cathode materials tailored to specific industry needs, emphasizing sustainability throughout its processes. By leveraging sustainable input streams and precise manufacturing techniques, 6K aims to minimize waste and enhance the quality and performance of the materials it produces, thereby advancing various sectors in the materials engineering landscape.

e-Zinc

Series A in 2024
e-Zinc develops innovative electrochemical technology for energy storage using zinc metal. This low-cost, flexible solution enables long-duration energy storage, facilitating a transition to renewable energy and a zero-carbon future.

Framework

Series A in 2024
Framework designs consumer electronics products with sustainability and customization in mind. Their flagship product is the Framework Laptop, available in 13" and 16" variants, offering modularity for easy upgrades, repairs, and personalization.

Voxeljet

Post in 2024
Voxeljet specializes in manufacturing industrial 3D printing systems and operates one of Europe's largest service centers for on-demand production of moulds and models for metal casting. Its product range includes high-speed large-format 3D printers, catering to industries such as automotive, aerospace, foundries, and architecture.

EnCharge AI

Series A in 2023
EnCharge AI specializes in AI compute solutions, spanning from edge to cloud. The company focuses on delivering efficient and sustainable technology for AI computation, empowering businesses to utilize advanced AI models without constraints of power, space, or cost. Their products support diverse applications, facilitating enhanced performance and scalability in AI-driven initiatives.

Aspinity

Series B in 2023
Aspinity, Inc. is a technology company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializing in the development of reconfigurable analog modular processor (RAMP) chips for ultra-low-power electronics. These compact, analog machine learning chips analyze raw, unstructured sensor data to identify significant events while filtering out background noise before the data is digitized. By directly processing analog signals, Aspinity's technology reduces the need for higher-power processing and optimizes power consumption in always-on, battery-powered devices. Their products are suited for various applications, including voice recognition, industrial machine health monitoring, and wearable health devices in consumer, industrial, and biomedical markets. Since its incorporation in 2012, Aspinity has aimed to transform the architecture of sensing devices through neuromorphic all-analog integrated circuit technology, significantly lowering power requirements and enhancing efficiency in continuous sensing applications.

Arduino

Series B in 2023
Arduino is an open-source electronics prototyping platform that enables users to create interactive electronic objects or environments. It offers flexible, easy-to-use hardware and software tools, making advanced technologies accessible for artists, designers, hobbyists, and innovators across various industries.

South 8 Technologies

Venture Round in 2023
South 8 Technologies, Inc. is a San Diego-based company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of lithium batteries and electrochemical capacitors utilizing an innovative liquefied gas electrolyte known as LiGas. Founded in 2015, South 8's LiGas technology addresses critical safety concerns associated with traditional lithium-ion batteries, effectively reducing fire risk and enabling operation across a wide temperature range of -60 to 60 °C. The LiGas electrolyte enhances energy density, supports fast charging, and is compatible with existing battery materials, making it a cost-effective solution for manufacturers. South 8's battery products, including the Arctic LiGas 18650 cell, cater to a diverse array of applications, including electric vehicles, energy storage, and sectors such as aerospace and defense. The company holds 23 patents in multiple jurisdictions, reflecting its commitment to innovation and advancing the capabilities of battery technology.

XGS Energy

Series A in 2023
XGS Energy develops innovative geothermal technology to generate competitively priced renewable energy worldwide. Its clean, green, and climate-friendly solution enables clients to harness geothermal heat and power from deep earth formations globally.

Terapore Technologies

Venture Round in 2023
Founded in 2013, Terapore Technologies develops innovative membrane technology for research and development scale bioprocessing applications. Its core product facilitates the rapid and efficient purification of biological fluids, enabling high-value product recovery with fast processing times.

Opscura

Series A in 2023
Founded in 2011, Opscura specializes in developing real-time information encryption solutions. Its technology enhances video conferencing transmissions with a 95% more efficient encryption, providing robust security at reduced costs.

EnCharge AI

Series A in 2022
EnCharge AI specializes in AI compute solutions, spanning from edge to cloud. The company focuses on delivering efficient and sustainable technology for AI computation, empowering businesses to utilize advanced AI models without constraints of power, space, or cost. Their products support diverse applications, facilitating enhanced performance and scalability in AI-driven initiatives.

MedCrypt

Series B in 2022
Founded in 2016, MedCrypt specializes in cybersecurity software for medical devices. Its solutions ensure data security and protect against unauthorized access across a wide range of devices, from pacemakers to surgical robots.

OTI Lumionics

Series B in 2022
OTI Lumionics Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2011, specializing in the development of lighting solutions utilizing organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs). The company focuses on innovative product applications, such as transparent displays, under panel sensors, and under display cameras. OTI Lumionics has introduced the aerelight A1 OLED Lamp and a LED desk lamp design that incorporates a wireless charger. Its products leverage proprietary technologies known as HaloTorr and ElektroTorr, aiming to unlock the full potential of OLED technology. The founding team comprises award-winning researchers and engineers from the University of Toronto's Department of Materials Science & Engineering.

AM Batteries

Series A in 2022
Founded in 2016, AM Batteries specializes in the manufacture of Li-ion batteries using solvent-free electrode technology. This innovative approach aims to enhance energy efficiency, enable faster charging, and reduce production costs.

ImmunoScape

Venture Round in 2022
ImmunoScape develops immune profiling systems and analytical tools to support immunotherapy clinical development. Its Deep Immunomics platform integrates mass cytometry, single-cell sequencing, and proprietary computational analytics to profile immune cells with high resolution and to identify antigen-specific T cells, delivering an online data analysis pipeline. The platform provides reproducible immune profiling information used to understand safety and efficacy of immunotherapies and to identify drug targets across oncology and infectious diseases, applicable throughout research, development, and clinical testing.

XENDEE Corporation

Series A in 2022
XENDEE develops advanced software for optimizing the financial and technical aspects of resilient microgrids and renewable energy systems. Headquartered in San Diego, California.

Arduino

Series B in 2022
Arduino is an open-source electronics prototyping platform that enables users to create interactive electronic objects or environments. It offers flexible, easy-to-use hardware and software tools, making advanced technologies accessible for artists, designers, hobbyists, and innovators across various industries.

Azumo

Venture Round in 2022
Azumo front light is here to light the way to the new era of high efficiency, durable displays that don’t fight the environment but work in tandem with it. The time has come for all of us to reflect on what displays can do for devices.

CytoTronics

Seed Round in 2022
CytoTronics is focused on designing and developing advanced cell culture plates that incorporate embedded high-density electronic systems. This innovative technology enables researchers to visualize live cell functions on a large scale and obtain real-time data on cell behavior. By facilitating detailed studies of complex biological processes, CytoTronics aims to support significant advancements in fields such as drug discovery and personalized medicine. The company's semiconductor-based systems provide a valuable tool for researchers, enhancing their ability to investigate cellular dynamics and improve the understanding of cellular interactions.

South 8 Technologies

Series A in 2022
South 8 Technologies, Inc. is a San Diego-based company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of lithium batteries and electrochemical capacitors utilizing an innovative liquefied gas electrolyte known as LiGas. Founded in 2015, South 8's LiGas technology addresses critical safety concerns associated with traditional lithium-ion batteries, effectively reducing fire risk and enabling operation across a wide temperature range of -60 to 60 °C. The LiGas electrolyte enhances energy density, supports fast charging, and is compatible with existing battery materials, making it a cost-effective solution for manufacturers. South 8's battery products, including the Arctic LiGas 18650 cell, cater to a diverse array of applications, including electric vehicles, energy storage, and sectors such as aerospace and defense. The company holds 23 patents in multiple jurisdictions, reflecting its commitment to innovation and advancing the capabilities of battery technology.

BioFlyte

Series A in 2022
BioFlyte is a company focused on developing advanced bio-threat detection devices aimed at enhancing safety and security against biological and low-volatility chemical threats. Their innovative instruments utilize a new class of fieldable aerosol mass spectrometers, equipped with state-of-the-art biodefense technologies. These devices are capable of identifying a wide range of airborne threats, including microbes, spores, vegetative bacteria, viruses, biotoxins, and opioids. By employing an efficient aerosol sample collector, BioFlyte's systems can analyze air, liquid, and powder samples, providing timely alerts to clients regarding potential bio-chemical dangers. This technology enables effective countermeasures against various threats, reinforcing the importance of safety in diverse environments.

e-Zinc

Series A in 2022
e-Zinc develops innovative electrochemical technology for energy storage using zinc metal. This low-cost, flexible solution enables long-duration energy storage, facilitating a transition to renewable energy and a zero-carbon future.

Codetta Bio

Series A in 2022
Codetta Bio develops innovative multi-omic analysis tools for comprehensive biomarker measurement. Its platform combines digital PCR and qPCR technologies to understand genetic, environmental, lifestyle, and clinical factors contributing to individual health, enabling accurate insights from a single specimen.

BioSkryb Genomics

Convertible Note in 2022
BioSkryb Genomics develops single-cell genome and transcriptome amplification technologies that enable analysis of cellular heterogeneity. Its tools perform whole-genome and whole-transcriptome amplification within individual cells, providing researchers with a comprehensive view of the genome, transcriptome, and proteome at single-cell resolution. The company aims to advance understanding of the drivers and mechanisms of complex diseases and to support discovery and analysis of pathology in the cellular context.

Nuburu

Private Equity Round in 2022
Nuburu, Inc. develops high-power blue laser technology for metal processing, including cutting, welding, and additive manufacturing. Its blue laser systems, such as the NUBURU AO and AI-Series, weld copper, aluminum, and dissimilar metals and are used in aerospace, automotive, energy, consumer electronics, healthcare, and research. The company targets applications in e-mobility, battery manufacturing, and 3D printing, supporting laser welding and additive manufacturing of metals such as copper, gold, and aluminum. Based in Centennial, Colorado, Nuburu was founded in 2015 and focuses on delivering high-brightness blue laser solutions for industrial materials processing.

XENDEE Corporation

Series A in 2021
XENDEE develops advanced software for optimizing the financial and technical aspects of resilient microgrids and renewable energy systems. Headquartered in San Diego, California.

6K

Series C in 2021
6K is a company that specializes in advanced microwave plasma technology, focusing on the development of engineered materials for diverse industries such as additive manufacturing, renewable energy, aerospace, and consumer electronics. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in North Andover, Massachusetts, 6K utilizes its proprietary Unimelt systems to produce high-purity materials rapidly, significantly reducing production time from days to seconds while cutting energy consumption by two-thirds and eliminating wastewater. The company's innovative approach allows for the creation of premium powders and battery cathode materials tailored to specific industry needs, emphasizing sustainability throughout its processes. By leveraging sustainable input streams and precise manufacturing techniques, 6K aims to minimize waste and enhance the quality and performance of the materials it produces, thereby advancing various sectors in the materials engineering landscape.

NanoCellect Biomedical

Series D in 2021
NanoCellect Biomedical, Inc., established in 2009 and headquartered in San Diego, California, specializes in developing innovative flow cytometry and cell sorting solutions for life science researchers. The company's flagship product, the WOLF Cell Sorter, employs a unique closed fluid-path microfluidic cartridge to facilitate efficient cell sorting while mitigating biohazard risks and shear stress issues common in traditional methods. Their portfolio of affordable, compact, and user-friendly instruments and consumables caters to various applications such as drug discovery, single-cell omics, cloning, antibody discovery, and basic research, empowering biomedical scientists with simplified cellular analysis and sorting capabilities.

BioSkryb Genomics

Convertible Note in 2021
BioSkryb Genomics develops single-cell genome and transcriptome amplification technologies that enable analysis of cellular heterogeneity. Its tools perform whole-genome and whole-transcriptome amplification within individual cells, providing researchers with a comprehensive view of the genome, transcriptome, and proteome at single-cell resolution. The company aims to advance understanding of the drivers and mechanisms of complex diseases and to support discovery and analysis of pathology in the cellular context.

InterVenn

Series C in 2021
InterVenn is a life science company focused on revolutionizing healthcare through the study of glycoproteomics, which involves glycosylated proteins that significantly influence protein function. By developing an innovative AI-powered platform, InterVenn decodes the complex glycoproteome, providing critical biological insights that were previously unattainable. This technology enables the identification, quantification, and classification of glycoproteomic signals in human blood and tissue, facilitating early detection and triaging of cancers, particularly ovarian cancer. InterVenn’s platform supports the creation of a diverse range of clinical applications, from disease screening to diagnostics, and has the potential to contribute to therapeutics. Founded by renowned experts, including Nobel Laureate Dr. Carolyn Bertozzi, InterVenn aims to advance personalized, predictive, and preventative healthcare solutions, enhancing patient outcomes and aiding pharmaceutical partners in their research and development efforts.

Niron Magnetics

Venture Round in 2021
Niron Magnetics, Inc. is a Minneapolis-based company founded in 2013, specializing in the development and manufacturing of permanent magnets made from advanced iron nitride materials. These innovative magnets are designed for various industrial applications, including motors and generators, where they offer enhanced performance and efficiency. Niron's iron nitride magnets feature high magnetization and greater magnetic flux density compared to traditional ferrite and NdFeB-based magnets, enabling manufacturers in sectors such as automotive and computing to reduce size and weight without sacrificing power or torque. Additionally, Niron Magnetics collaborates with government entities and investors to promote national security initiatives through their cutting-edge technology.

Liquid Instruments

Series B in 2021
Liquid Instruments designs and manufactures Moku:Lab, an all-in-one test and measurement platform that blends FPGA-based signal processing with high-speed analog inputs and outputs. The software-configurable hardware enables precise testing, measurement, and advanced digital signal processing, providing flexible, multi-function devices that improve workflow and productivity in manufacturing, defense, and education.

ImmunoScape

Venture Round in 2021
ImmunoScape develops immune profiling systems and analytical tools to support immunotherapy clinical development. Its Deep Immunomics platform integrates mass cytometry, single-cell sequencing, and proprietary computational analytics to profile immune cells with high resolution and to identify antigen-specific T cells, delivering an online data analysis pipeline. The platform provides reproducible immune profiling information used to understand safety and efficacy of immunotherapies and to identify drug targets across oncology and infectious diseases, applicable throughout research, development, and clinical testing.

Excision BioTherapeutics

Venture Round in 2021
Excision BioTherapeutics Inc. is a life science company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, established in 2015. The company is dedicated to the development and commercialization of gene editing therapeutics aimed at treating life-threatening diseases caused by neurotropic viruses. Utilizing CRISPR-based technology, Excision BioTherapeutics focuses on creating advanced gene-editing medicines that can eradicate or disrupt viral genes in human patients. The company's mission is to advance these therapeutics into safe and effective treatments, significantly improving the lives of individuals affected by viral infections globally.

Excision BioTherapeutics

Series A in 2021
Excision BioTherapeutics Inc. is a life science company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, established in 2015. The company is dedicated to the development and commercialization of gene editing therapeutics aimed at treating life-threatening diseases caused by neurotropic viruses. Utilizing CRISPR-based technology, Excision BioTherapeutics focuses on creating advanced gene-editing medicines that can eradicate or disrupt viral genes in human patients. The company's mission is to advance these therapeutics into safe and effective treatments, significantly improving the lives of individuals affected by viral infections globally.

Azumo

Venture Round in 2020
Azumo front light is here to light the way to the new era of high efficiency, durable displays that don’t fight the environment but work in tandem with it. The time has come for all of us to reflect on what displays can do for devices.

Nuburu

Series B in 2020
Nuburu, Inc. develops high-power blue laser technology for metal processing, including cutting, welding, and additive manufacturing. Its blue laser systems, such as the NUBURU AO and AI-Series, weld copper, aluminum, and dissimilar metals and are used in aerospace, automotive, energy, consumer electronics, healthcare, and research. The company targets applications in e-mobility, battery manufacturing, and 3D printing, supporting laser welding and additive manufacturing of metals such as copper, gold, and aluminum. Based in Centennial, Colorado, Nuburu was founded in 2015 and focuses on delivering high-brightness blue laser solutions for industrial materials processing.

InterVenn

Series B in 2020
InterVenn is a life science company focused on revolutionizing healthcare through the study of glycoproteomics, which involves glycosylated proteins that significantly influence protein function. By developing an innovative AI-powered platform, InterVenn decodes the complex glycoproteome, providing critical biological insights that were previously unattainable. This technology enables the identification, quantification, and classification of glycoproteomic signals in human blood and tissue, facilitating early detection and triaging of cancers, particularly ovarian cancer. InterVenn’s platform supports the creation of a diverse range of clinical applications, from disease screening to diagnostics, and has the potential to contribute to therapeutics. Founded by renowned experts, including Nobel Laureate Dr. Carolyn Bertozzi, InterVenn aims to advance personalized, predictive, and preventative healthcare solutions, enhancing patient outcomes and aiding pharmaceutical partners in their research and development efforts.

Aspinity

Series A in 2020
Aspinity, Inc. is a technology company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializing in the development of reconfigurable analog modular processor (RAMP) chips for ultra-low-power electronics. These compact, analog machine learning chips analyze raw, unstructured sensor data to identify significant events while filtering out background noise before the data is digitized. By directly processing analog signals, Aspinity's technology reduces the need for higher-power processing and optimizes power consumption in always-on, battery-powered devices. Their products are suited for various applications, including voice recognition, industrial machine health monitoring, and wearable health devices in consumer, industrial, and biomedical markets. Since its incorporation in 2012, Aspinity has aimed to transform the architecture of sensing devices through neuromorphic all-analog integrated circuit technology, significantly lowering power requirements and enhancing efficiency in continuous sensing applications.

OTI Lumionics

Venture Round in 2020
OTI Lumionics Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2011, specializing in the development of lighting solutions utilizing organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs). The company focuses on innovative product applications, such as transparent displays, under panel sensors, and under display cameras. OTI Lumionics has introduced the aerelight A1 OLED Lamp and a LED desk lamp design that incorporates a wireless charger. Its products leverage proprietary technologies known as HaloTorr and ElektroTorr, aiming to unlock the full potential of OLED technology. The founding team comprises award-winning researchers and engineers from the University of Toronto's Department of Materials Science & Engineering.

ImmunoScape

Venture Round in 2020
ImmunoScape develops immune profiling systems and analytical tools to support immunotherapy clinical development. Its Deep Immunomics platform integrates mass cytometry, single-cell sequencing, and proprietary computational analytics to profile immune cells with high resolution and to identify antigen-specific T cells, delivering an online data analysis pipeline. The platform provides reproducible immune profiling information used to understand safety and efficacy of immunotherapies and to identify drug targets across oncology and infectious diseases, applicable throughout research, development, and clinical testing.

Weavr Health

Series B in 2020
Weavr Health develops blood collection devices that enable patients to collect clinical-grade blood samples without a phlebotomist, including at-home collection. The devices perform essential sample processing steps without trained professionals or specialized laboratory equipment, allowing diagnostic tests to be conducted at the point of care and expanding access to care.

BioFlyte

Seed Round in 2020
BioFlyte is a company focused on developing advanced bio-threat detection devices aimed at enhancing safety and security against biological and low-volatility chemical threats. Their innovative instruments utilize a new class of fieldable aerosol mass spectrometers, equipped with state-of-the-art biodefense technologies. These devices are capable of identifying a wide range of airborne threats, including microbes, spores, vegetative bacteria, viruses, biotoxins, and opioids. By employing an efficient aerosol sample collector, BioFlyte's systems can analyze air, liquid, and powder samples, providing timely alerts to clients regarding potential bio-chemical dangers. This technology enables effective countermeasures against various threats, reinforcing the importance of safety in diverse environments.

NTx

Series A in 2020
NTx is a biotechnology company specializing in a proprietary host-independent biological manufacturing platform. This technology extends beyond vaccines, potentially revolutionizing the production of protein-based therapies for cancer and autoimmune disorders.

GelSight

Series B in 2020
GelSight is a sensor technology company that develops advanced surface measurement solutions, including a benchtop GelSight scanner that captures the surface geometry of a wide range of materials. Its technology can visualize three-dimensional topography and provide micron-level dimensional measurements by digitizing tactile sensing on an elastomeric interface, enabling detailed measurements across four orders of magnitude. The company serves aerospace, electronics, universities, research institutions, and forensics applications, with prototypes and tools designed to reveal surface features invisible to the naked eye. Based in Waltham, Massachusetts, GelSight focuses on flexible metrology solutions for quality control, testing, and research, helping clients obtain reliable, high-resolution surface data for design, inspection, and material studies.

BioSkryb Genomics

Seed Round in 2020
BioSkryb Genomics develops single-cell genome and transcriptome amplification technologies that enable analysis of cellular heterogeneity. Its tools perform whole-genome and whole-transcriptome amplification within individual cells, providing researchers with a comprehensive view of the genome, transcriptome, and proteome at single-cell resolution. The company aims to advance understanding of the drivers and mechanisms of complex diseases and to support discovery and analysis of pathology in the cellular context.

Sofregen Medical

Venture Round in 2019
Founded in 2014, Sofregen Medical specializes in developing silk protein-based biomaterials for use in aesthetic procedures and surgeries. The company aims to enhance soft tissue regeneration, restoring function and cosmetic appearance for medical and aesthetic patients worldwide.

Weavr Health

Series A in 2019
Weavr Health develops blood collection devices that enable patients to collect clinical-grade blood samples without a phlebotomist, including at-home collection. The devices perform essential sample processing steps without trained professionals or specialized laboratory equipment, allowing diagnostic tests to be conducted at the point of care and expanding access to care.

6K

Series B in 2019
6K is a company that specializes in advanced microwave plasma technology, focusing on the development of engineered materials for diverse industries such as additive manufacturing, renewable energy, aerospace, and consumer electronics. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in North Andover, Massachusetts, 6K utilizes its proprietary Unimelt systems to produce high-purity materials rapidly, significantly reducing production time from days to seconds while cutting energy consumption by two-thirds and eliminating wastewater. The company's innovative approach allows for the creation of premium powders and battery cathode materials tailored to specific industry needs, emphasizing sustainability throughout its processes. By leveraging sustainable input streams and precise manufacturing techniques, 6K aims to minimize waste and enhance the quality and performance of the materials it produces, thereby advancing various sectors in the materials engineering landscape.

Amastan Technologies

Series B in 2019
Amastan Technologies LLC specializes in the development, commercialization and implementation of plasma technologies for the production and processing of nanomaterials. Amastan proudly relies on its highly educated scientists and engineers who combine industry and academic experience in a variety of fields such as plasma physics and plasma chemistry, industrial processes, material sciences, and engineering.

Zeteo Tech

Grant in 2019
Zeteo Tech LLC is a defense technology company that specializes in researching, developing, and commercializing innovative solutions for national security and biodefense applications. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Zeteo Tech focuses on countering unconventional threats through advanced technologies in applied chemical and biological sciences, high-performance distributed sensor systems, and biological mass spectrometry. The company develops a range of products, including instruments for assessing toxins, air and water purification systems, and technologies for remote detection and decontamination. Zeteo Tech serves a diverse clientele, including government agencies and private companies in the United States, leveraging a wide network of affiliates to facilitate prototyping and deployment of its solutions. Its innovations aim to enhance the detection and response capabilities in operational environments, particularly in identifying bio-threats and infectious diseases.

Liquid Instruments

Series A in 2019
Liquid Instruments designs and manufactures Moku:Lab, an all-in-one test and measurement platform that blends FPGA-based signal processing with high-speed analog inputs and outputs. The software-configurable hardware enables precise testing, measurement, and advanced digital signal processing, providing flexible, multi-function devices that improve workflow and productivity in manufacturing, defense, and education.

Voltaiq

Series A in 2018
Founded in 2012 by UC Berkeley PhDs, Voltaiq specializes in battery analytics software. Its Enterprise Battery Intelligence™ platform optimizes battery performance, enhances safety, and improves financing for customers across transportation, consumer electronics, energy storage, and the full battery supply chain.

Terapore Technologies

Series A in 2018
Founded in 2013, Terapore Technologies develops innovative membrane technology for research and development scale bioprocessing applications. Its core product facilitates the rapid and efficient purification of biological fluids, enabling high-value product recovery with fast processing times.

Nuburu

Venture Round in 2018
Nuburu, Inc. develops high-power blue laser technology for metal processing, including cutting, welding, and additive manufacturing. Its blue laser systems, such as the NUBURU AO and AI-Series, weld copper, aluminum, and dissimilar metals and are used in aerospace, automotive, energy, consumer electronics, healthcare, and research. The company targets applications in e-mobility, battery manufacturing, and 3D printing, supporting laser welding and additive manufacturing of metals such as copper, gold, and aluminum. Based in Centennial, Colorado, Nuburu was founded in 2015 and focuses on delivering high-brightness blue laser solutions for industrial materials processing.

NanoCellect Biomedical

Series B in 2017
NanoCellect Biomedical, Inc., established in 2009 and headquartered in San Diego, California, specializes in developing innovative flow cytometry and cell sorting solutions for life science researchers. The company's flagship product, the WOLF Cell Sorter, employs a unique closed fluid-path microfluidic cartridge to facilitate efficient cell sorting while mitigating biohazard risks and shear stress issues common in traditional methods. Their portfolio of affordable, compact, and user-friendly instruments and consumables caters to various applications such as drug discovery, single-cell omics, cloning, antibody discovery, and basic research, empowering biomedical scientists with simplified cellular analysis and sorting capabilities.

6K

Series B in 2017
6K is a company that specializes in advanced microwave plasma technology, focusing on the development of engineered materials for diverse industries such as additive manufacturing, renewable energy, aerospace, and consumer electronics. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in North Andover, Massachusetts, 6K utilizes its proprietary Unimelt systems to produce high-purity materials rapidly, significantly reducing production time from days to seconds while cutting energy consumption by two-thirds and eliminating wastewater. The company's innovative approach allows for the creation of premium powders and battery cathode materials tailored to specific industry needs, emphasizing sustainability throughout its processes. By leveraging sustainable input streams and precise manufacturing techniques, 6K aims to minimize waste and enhance the quality and performance of the materials it produces, thereby advancing various sectors in the materials engineering landscape.

Amastan Technologies

Series B in 2017
Amastan Technologies LLC specializes in the development, commercialization and implementation of plasma technologies for the production and processing of nanomaterials. Amastan proudly relies on its highly educated scientists and engineers who combine industry and academic experience in a variety of fields such as plasma physics and plasma chemistry, industrial processes, material sciences, and engineering.

MultiMechanics

Seed Round in 2017
MultiMechanics, Inc. is a software development company based in Omaha, Nebraska, that specializes in material microstructure modeling and analysis. Founded in 2010, the company utilizes its TRUE Multiscal technology to address complex engineering challenges related to material behavior, providing tools that capture non-linearity and damage. Its flagship product, MultiMech, integrates with platforms like Abaqus and Ansys to facilitate virtual testing of materials, enabling engineers to innovate in sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and consumer products. By simulating microstructures and damage mechanisms, MultiMech aids in optimizing product design and manufacturing processes while significantly reducing the costs associated with physical prototyping and testing. MultiMechanics operates as a subsidiary of Siemens Aktiengesellschaft, enhancing its capacity to deliver advanced solutions for engineering applications.

SLIPS Technologies

Series B in 2017
SLIPS Technologies (slipstechnologies.com) is the leader in providing customized solutions for sticky problems in materials. We create highly-repellent slippery surfaces for customers in all industries including: energy, packaging, consumer, automotive and environmental. Our portfolio of pioneering and award-winning technologies and our years of know-how were created at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering and the Harvard University School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

Slyce

Acquisition in 2017
Slyce is a technology company specializing in visual search and image recognition solutions for retailers and brands. Founded in 2012 and based in Toronto, Ontario, Slyce offers a platform that enables users to identify products in real time through visual recognition, as well as video and audio recognition, QR and barcode scanning, and NFC technology. This platform allows retailers and brands to facilitate transactions at the moment of consumer inspiration, enhancing the shopping experience. Additionally, Slyce's services enable businesses to target new customers and optimize engagement with existing ones. The company also develops tools that harmonize data across food delivery platforms, empowering restaurants to increase their delivery revenue through machine learning and AI-driven marketing strategies. Overall, Slyce aims to simplify and enhance the shopping and dining experiences for consumers while providing valuable insights and operational efficiencies to brands and restaurants.

Banyan Biomarkers

Venture Round in 2017
Banyan Biomarkers, Inc. is a San Diego-based company that specializes in developing biomarkers for the diagnosis, management, and treatment of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Founded in 2002, Banyan aims to enhance patient outcomes through its innovative approaches, including a point-of-care diagnostic blood test designed to detect mild and moderate brain trauma in patients. The company's research has identified proprietary biomarkers that can provide early indications of brain injury, which is crucial for timely intervention and effective management. Additionally, Banyan's biomarkers may help reduce unnecessary CT scans for patients with suspected mild TBIs, thereby minimizing radiation exposure and allowing for more objective assessments by healthcare professionals. With a focus on advancing neurological care, Banyan Biomarkers is also exploring applications for stroke, depression, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, and chronic TBI management.

Niron Magnetics

Series B in 2016
Niron Magnetics, Inc. is a Minneapolis-based company founded in 2013, specializing in the development and manufacturing of permanent magnets made from advanced iron nitride materials. These innovative magnets are designed for various industrial applications, including motors and generators, where they offer enhanced performance and efficiency. Niron's iron nitride magnets feature high magnetization and greater magnetic flux density compared to traditional ferrite and NdFeB-based magnets, enabling manufacturers in sectors such as automotive and computing to reduce size and weight without sacrificing power or torque. Additionally, Niron Magnetics collaborates with government entities and investors to promote national security initiatives through their cutting-edge technology.

OTI Lumionics

Series A in 2016
OTI Lumionics Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2011, specializing in the development of lighting solutions utilizing organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs). The company focuses on innovative product applications, such as transparent displays, under panel sensors, and under display cameras. OTI Lumionics has introduced the aerelight A1 OLED Lamp and a LED desk lamp design that incorporates a wireless charger. Its products leverage proprietary technologies known as HaloTorr and ElektroTorr, aiming to unlock the full potential of OLED technology. The founding team comprises award-winning researchers and engineers from the University of Toronto's Department of Materials Science & Engineering.

Pivotal Systems

Series D in 2016
Pivotal Systems Corporation specializes in designing, developing, manufacturing, and selling gas flow controllers for the semiconductor industry, primarily serving markets in Asia and North America. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Fremont, California, the company offers a technology platform that includes gas flow controllers, monitors, and sensors, which facilitate real-time monitoring and control of critical parameters in wafer processing. By leveraging advanced machine learning, Pivotal Systems enhances preventive diagnostics, significantly improving productivity and capital efficiency in semiconductor fabrication. Its customer base comprises integrated device manufacturers, foundries, and original equipment manufacturers, with a notable revenue concentration in the Asia region.

Terapore Technologies

Seed Round in 2016
Founded in 2013, Terapore Technologies develops innovative membrane technology for research and development scale bioprocessing applications. Its core product facilitates the rapid and efficient purification of biological fluids, enabling high-value product recovery with fast processing times.

Pivotal Systems

Convertible Note in 2016
Pivotal Systems Corporation specializes in designing, developing, manufacturing, and selling gas flow controllers for the semiconductor industry, primarily serving markets in Asia and North America. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Fremont, California, the company offers a technology platform that includes gas flow controllers, monitors, and sensors, which facilitate real-time monitoring and control of critical parameters in wafer processing. By leveraging advanced machine learning, Pivotal Systems enhances preventive diagnostics, significantly improving productivity and capital efficiency in semiconductor fabrication. Its customer base comprises integrated device manufacturers, foundries, and original equipment manufacturers, with a notable revenue concentration in the Asia region.

Axsun Technologies

Private Equity Round in 2015
Axsun Technologies, LLC specializes in the design, manufacture, and sale of photonics products that utilize MEMS and other micro-scale optical devices. Based in Billerica, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products including OCT swept laser engines, OCT data acquisition systems, optical channel monitors, and NIR spectroscopy engines. These products serve various industries, including medical therapies, petroleum production, telecommunications, and industrial process control. Axsun Technologies is notable for its development of high-performance, miniaturized spectroscopic instruments that facilitate on-line and at-line measurements, thereby enhancing measurement capabilities in fields such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and homeland security. Established in 1998, Axsun Technologies operates as a subsidiary of Excelitas Technologies Corp.

Osperity

Series A in 2015
Osperity Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Calgary, Canada, specializes in enterprise visual monitoring solutions for managing field operations, assets, and facilities across various industrial sectors such as mining, construction, oil and gas, and security. The company's core offering is the Osprey Reach platform, a cloud-based system that integrates sensor data, analyzes images and videos using advanced computer vision, and delivers actionable insights to stakeholders via visual reports and alerts. This enables clients to enhance operational efficiency, security, safety, and remote inspections while optimizing labor productivity and managing assets more effectively.

Lightship Works

Seed Round in 2015
Lightship Works, Inc. is a cloud-based platform that specializes in worksite management, offering solutions for communication, team coordination, and emergency response across various industries. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Kamloops, Canada, with an additional office in Washington, D.C., the company provides tools for monitoring worker and sensor activity on complex worksites. Its platform features an interactive map that consolidates real-time information, allowing users to manage personnel, assets, and incidents efficiently. Lightship's clientele includes industrial manufacturing and mining operations, local and municipal governments, federal agencies, and entertainment organizations, making it a versatile solution for diverse operational needs. Through its innovative technology, Lightship Works enhances safety and productivity by facilitating effective communication and coordination among teams.

Pivotal Systems

Series C in 2014
Pivotal Systems Corporation specializes in designing, developing, manufacturing, and selling gas flow controllers for the semiconductor industry, primarily serving markets in Asia and North America. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Fremont, California, the company offers a technology platform that includes gas flow controllers, monitors, and sensors, which facilitate real-time monitoring and control of critical parameters in wafer processing. By leveraging advanced machine learning, Pivotal Systems enhances preventive diagnostics, significantly improving productivity and capital efficiency in semiconductor fabrication. Its customer base comprises integrated device manufacturers, foundries, and original equipment manufacturers, with a notable revenue concentration in the Asia region.
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