Valkyrie Industries
Acquisition in 2023
Valkyrie Industries Limited is a London-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing universal haptic technology for virtual simulations. The company creates proprietary wearable devices designed to enhance virtual interactions by providing a natural perception of touch. Utilizing machine learning, Valkyrie's technology analyzes individual muscle movements and sensory thresholds, thereby optimizing user experiences in various applications, including training, product testing, and applied engineering. By focusing on the integration of advanced haptic feedback in virtual environments, Valkyrie aims to revolutionize how users engage with digital content.
Njuko is a prominent registration engine specializing in sports events, particularly endurance and running competitions. The company processes approximately 2.5 million registrations annually across various locations worldwide, including offices in France, the UK, Germany, Italy, Hong Kong, and Singapore. By offering a comprehensive platform that simplifies event management, Njuko caters to a diverse range of mass participation sports, providing services such as online registration, team registration, and bib collection. Additionally, Njuko designs applications that enhance the digital experience for athletes participating in these events, ensuring a streamlined and engaging process for both organizers and participants.
Ashirase
Seed Round in 2022
Ashirase is a company focused on developing innovative walking navigation systems specifically designed for visually impaired individuals. Its technology enables users to navigate independently by providing discreet guidance through a vibration interface integrated into their shoes. This system allows users to receive directional cues without relying on voice prompts, thus enabling them to maintain greater awareness of their surroundings. By facilitating independent mobility, Ashirase empowers visually impaired individuals to move with confidence while paying attention to audible warnings in their environment. The company’s solution combines cutting-edge technology with a user-centric approach to enhance the safety and autonomy of its users.
Register Now
Acquisition in 2021
Register Now is a technology company specializing in online event registration and secure payment processing. They primarily cater to sports event planners, offering a comprehensive software solution that facilitates seamless participant registration, payment collection, and data management. The platform also provides valuable insights and analytics tools to help event organizers better understand their audience and enhance future events.
Bisu is a health technology company that offers a home health lab designed to enhance personal well-being through urine and saliva tests. Its devices monitor various health metrics, including dietary health, fat metabolism, and hydration levels, providing users with daily feedback on electrolytes, hydration, pH, ketones, and uric acid via a mobile application. This functionality enables individuals to track burned body fat, maintain metabolic health, achieve optimal ketosis, and improve physical endurance. Bisu has received recognition for its innovation, having been awarded by prestigious organizations such as Johnson & Johnson Innovation and MedTech Innovator, and it gained further acclaim at CES 2020 with the IHS Markit Innovation Award.
Lymb.io is a company dedicated to promoting physical activity through innovative technology. It develops mixed reality sports solutions that make exercise more appealing by combining it with gaming elements. The company's platform merges sensors, software, and display technologies to create an immersive training and gaming experience. This approach not only enhances fitness but also provides entertainment and educational value. Lymb.io aims to transform any wall into an interactive gym, making sports engaging for all ages, particularly targeting those who are typically inactive.
Seevix Material Sciences
Venture Round in 2020
Seevix Material Sciences Ltd. is a privately held biotechnology company based in Jerusalem, Israel, specializing in the development of high-strength, biocompatible spidersilk fibers through recombinant DNA technology. Founded in 2014, the company uniquely replicates the natural self-assembly process of spidersilk, producing fibers that possess superior mechanical properties compared to traditional materials such as Kevlar and steel. These innovative spidersilk fibers are designed for functional applications across various industries, addressing existing product limitations and providing solutions for unmet needs. Through its advanced materials, Seevix Material Sciences aims to transform the landscape of high-tensile applications, enhancing performance and safety in numerous commercial sectors.
Neutral
Venture Round in 2020
Neutral Co., Ltd., established in 2014 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in the development, manufacturing, and sale of handmade sports mouth guards. The company caters to a wide range of athletes, from juniors to elite university athletes, offering both integral and split-type mouthguards designed to support the oral cavity and cover the upper jaw.
Pulse Active Stations Network
Venture Round in 2020
Pulse Active Stations Network operates a connected network of IoT-based smart health kiosks, known as Pulse Active Stations. These kiosks are strategically placed in high-traffic public areas such as malls, hospitals, and railway stations, providing convenient access to health assessments. Each kiosk is equipped with advanced sensors that measure various body parameters, including body fat, blood pressure, pulse, and bone strength. The kiosks generate instant reports detailing over 21 health metrics and risk indicators for 12 lifestyle diseases, enhancing users' awareness of their physical fitness and potential health risks. By integrating hardware and a mobile application, Pulse Active Stations Network aims to facilitate timely health diagnostics and promote proactive health management in the community.
C Channel
Venture Round in 2020
C Channel is an online video media provider that focuses on delivering high-quality content tailored to women aged 20 to 34. The company offers a diverse range of lifestyle-related information, including topics such as hairstyling, food, fashion, and travel tips. By leveraging video as its primary medium, C Channel aims to engage its audience with relevant and inspiring content. Additionally, the company operates as a marketing and advertising agency, specializing in the production and management of impactful influencers to enhance its outreach and effectiveness in connecting with its target demographic.
Orphe Inc. is a developer of innovative smart footwear tailored for performers and artists. The company's products are equipped with built-in sensors and high-density LED strips embedded in the soles, enabling the shoes to produce a range of colors and patterns. These dynamic lighting features can be controlled through a dedicated application, allowing users to manipulate settings in real-time. The footwear responds to the movements of the wearer, facilitating a unique form of self-expression by creating interactive experiences that blend movement, light, and sound. Orphe's technology provides a creative platform that enhances artistic performances and personal expression.
Euphoria
Corporate Round in 2019
Euphoria is a sports marketing company specializing in IT solutions tailored for the sports industry. It develops a comprehensive sports data management platform designed to connect sports data with social issues. The platform records and manages essential information for conditioning and training athletes, offering performance analysis that includes nutritional menus and injury status. This enables coaches and managers to provide athletes with optimal leadership and advice.
PYRATES
Venture Round in 2019
PYRATES Established in 2014 and run by Y-generation women, PYRATES smart fabrics provides the solution to protecting their bodies from the polluted, aggressive external elements that surround us through its PYRATEX®: a textile, health-benefitting armour that protects and cares for the wearer’s body.
Curv Health
Seed Round in 2019
Curv Health is a multidisciplinary virtual clinic founded in 2017, with offices located in Toronto and Halifax. The company provides a health technology platform that enables healthcare providers to create and manage their own digital practices. Curv Health focuses on enhancing mental performance coaching accessibility, allowing young athletes to receive comprehensive support for their mental health. Through its platform, patients can schedule both virtual and in-person sessions with a range of allied healthcare professionals, including physiotherapists, dietitians, psychotherapists, and counselors. By facilitating this digital care network, Curv Health aims to improve the overall well-being of individuals and increase the number of meaningful years lived globally.
Aura Vision
Seed Round in 2019
Aura Vision Labs, established in 2017, is a London-based company with offices in San Francisco. It specializes in a video AI platform that transforms existing security camera footage into valuable retail insights. The platform tracks customer and employee behavior in-store, providing data on demographics, movement, engagement, and campaign impact. This information helps retailers optimize store layouts, staffing, marketing, and overall customer experience to drive sales and improve performance.
A-Champs
Angel Round in 2019
A-Champs Ltd specializes in the manufacturing and development of innovative sports goods and wearable technology aimed at enhancing training experiences for individuals of all ages and fitness levels. Founded in 2008 and based in Menlo Park, California, the company offers a range of products that integrate Internet of Things (IoT) technology, gamification, and sports science. Key offerings include ROXs Pro, a smart training assistant that utilizes multi-sensory cues such as light, sound, and vibration to simulate real-life scenarios and improve athletic performance in areas like reaction time, agility, and coordination. Additionally, A-Champs provides tools like aerofloor, designed to support rehabilitation and training for athletes with joint issues, and cardiocage, which features interactive sensors that enhance training through sensory stimulation. The company is committed to creating engaging, effective, and user-friendly training solutions that promote a healthy lifestyle.
CitiXsys Americas, Inc. is a prominent provider of software solutions tailored for the retail and wholesale distribution supply chain sectors. The company specializes in retail management software, with its flagship product, iVend Retail, recognized globally for its extensive functionality and flexibility. This platform enables retailers to streamline operations, enhance customer engagement, and respond to market trends effectively. CitiXsys also offers a range of inventory management solutions, business intelligence tools, and various SAP Business One add-ons that facilitate improved inventory processes and financial management. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York, the company has established a strong international presence, with offices in multiple countries and a research and development center in New Delhi, India. Through strategic alliances with SAP in various regions, CitiXsys continues to support retailers in optimizing their business operations and increasing profitability.
Euphoria
Venture Round in 2018
Euphoria is a sports marketing company specializing in IT solutions tailored for the sports industry. It develops a comprehensive sports data management platform designed to connect sports data with social issues. The platform records and manages essential information for conditioning and training athletes, offering performance analysis that includes nutritional menus and injury status. This enables coaches and managers to provide athletes with optimal leadership and advice.
Ookami Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Tokyo, Japan, specializes in providing sporting entertainment solutions. The company's primary focus is on integrating social, sports, and new media technology to enhance community engagement. Ookami has developed Player!, a social sports entertainment platform that enables users to follow their favorite teams across various sports categories, join fan communities, and receive real-time game updates. This platform aims to create new value in the sports industry by harmonizing individual experiences with advanced IT technology.
AI Silk
Venture Round in 2018
AI Silk Corporation, established in 2015 and based in Sendai, Japan, specializes in the manufacture and sale of innovative conductive fibers. The company's flagship product, AI Silk, is created using a unique dyeing technique that imbues natural silk with conductivity. This advancement allows for the production of electrodes that address common issues associated with traditional medical electrodes, such as discomfort, skin irritation, and measurement inaccuracies caused by sweat. AI Silk’s technology not only enhances the comfort of conductive clothing but also minimizes the risk of allergic reactions, making it suitable for a wide range of applications beyond the healthcare sector. The company also offers simplified manufacturing kits, further promoting the use of its advanced materials in various industries.