Astia

Astia is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 1999. The organization is dedicated to sourcing and investing in women-led companies across various sectors, including cleantech, software as a service, life sciences, and the Internet of Things. Astia employs a data-driven approach to eliminate bias in the investment process, aiming to create a more equitable investment landscape. Through its investment vehicles, such as Astia Angels, a global network of angel investors, Astia actively supports entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds. The firm fosters inclusive teams and is committed to driving impactful growth within the businesses it invests in.

Leanne Case

Managing Director

Jill Greenwald

Investor

Angela Holter

Managing Director

Evie Mulberry

Managing Partner

Victoria Pettibone

Managing Partner

Chandra Roxanne

Managing Director

Sharon Vosmek

Managing Director

Joukje (Jo) Baur

Managing Director

65 past transactions

Aralez Bio

Series A in 2024
Aralez Bio is a biotechnology company specializing in the sustainable production of noncanonical amino acids (ncAAs), also known as unusual or unnatural amino acids. The company has developed a novel enzymatic method that allows for the synthesis of over 100 ncAAs with perfect enantiopurity in a single step, producing water as the sole byproduct. This proprietary approach provides clients in various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and functional materials, with access to essential amino acids needed for innovation and development in their respective fields.

Ocon Healthcare

Series A in 2024
OCON Healthcare, also known as OCON Medical Ltd., specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative women's health products centered around its proprietary Intra Uterine Ball (IUB) platform. Key offerings include the IUB Ballerine, a hormone-free, copper-based intrauterine contraceptive effective for five years, and the OCON SEAD, which is currently undergoing Phase II clinical studies for treating abnormal uterine bleeding. The IUB platform, constructed from a super-elastic alloy, serves as an effective carrier for various therapeutic substances targeting conditions such as heavy menstrual bleeding, fibroids, and infertility. The company distributes its contraceptive products primarily in Europe, South Africa, and Israel. Founded in 2011, OCON Healthcare operates from its headquarters in Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, Israel, and maintains an additional office in Zürich, Switzerland.

Mae Health

Seed Round in 2024
Mae is a women's health care center providing pregnancy and postpartum support, tailored to women's needs. Mae is establishing a world in which high-quality, proactive care is the norm. Mae improves the quality of care for Black women by providing a trusted, digital-first health platform.

Goalsetter

Series A in 2024
Goalsetter is a fintech company that provides a comprehensive digital platform designed to educate families about personal finance and help children develop healthy savings habits. The platform offers goal-based savings tools, including automatic savings features like round-ups and scheduled deposits, along with spending trackers to monitor budgets. It also incorporates engaging educational content such as financial quizzes and videos tailored for kids. Additionally, Goalsetter Classroom serves as an in-school learning management system for K-12 students, offering a teacher-led curriculum focused on financial literacy.

Catch+Release

Series A in 2023
Catch&Release, Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates the searching and licensing of web content for videos and commercials. Founded in 2008 and based in San Francisco, the company streamlines the licensing process through its Content Exchange, allowing users to organize and acquire content from various online sources. Catch&Release tracks down copyright owners, negotiates rights, and provides essential clearances for brands and advertisers. The platform offers features such as Clearance Ratings to help users identify licensable content, and it manages all documentation and transactions related to the licensing process. By curating a portfolio of story-driven content from a diverse range of creators, including artists and cinematographers, Catch&Release enables clients to efficiently promote their brands while ensuring compliance with copyright laws.

Candesant Biomedical

Series B in 2023
Candesant Biomedical, Incorporated is a medical device company focused on developing innovative solutions for excessive sweating and hyperhidrosis. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, the company offers a proprietary device known as CDX-101, which utilizes water-activated technology to target and inactivate active sweat glands without causing discomfort to patients. The technology operates on the principle that alkali metals generate energy upon contact with water, allowing for precise energy delivery to the specific areas where sweat glands are most active. This approach not only aims to reduce excessive sweating but also helps inhibit bacterial growth associated with hyperhidrosis, providing a significant improvement in the quality of life for affected individuals.

Repurpose

Series B in 2023
Repurpose, Inc. is a consumer packaged goods company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2011. The company specializes in developing and manufacturing disposable and compostable tableware made from plants, offering products such as plates, cups, bowls, utensils, spoons, and forks. Repurpose emphasizes sustainability by providing plant-based alternatives to conventional plasticware, aiming to reduce environmental impact. Its product line caters to consumers and businesses alike, with items available for purchase online and through grocery and retail stores across the United States. The company is committed to innovation, with plans to expand its offerings to include additional compostable products like trash bags and sandwich bags, contributing to a cleaner and healthier world.

Pallet

Series A in 2022
Pallet is a social purpose corporation that builds equal opportunity access to housing and employment. It provides portable shelter systems intended to prevent and reduce homelessness. The company's shelter is made from durable aluminum and composite materials, giving customers cost-effective and portable shelter systems.

ORNA

Seed Round in 2022
ORNA offers an end-to-end platform for small and mid-sized businesses to automate detection, response, and prevention of cyberattacks. It uses AI-led threat detection, automated incident response playbooks, and NIST-based compliance tools to minimize financial and reputational damage.

Full Harvest

Series B in 2021
Full Harvest Technologies, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that operates a B2B platform designed to connect large farms with food businesses to market surplus and imperfect produce. Established in 2016, the company addresses the significant issue of food waste in the United States, where approximately 20 billion pounds of produce are discarded annually due to strict aesthetic standards. By creating a marketplace for this edible but often overlooked produce, Full Harvest enables growers to generate additional revenue while helping food companies reduce costs. The company's innovative online distribution platform uses proprietary technology and a novel supply chain model to facilitate the sale of excess produce, thereby improving sustainability in the food industry and minimizing waste.

Cooler Heads

Seed Round in 2021
Cooler Heads develops a portable scalp cooling system for chemotherapy patients. Its product Amma™ offers people with cancer the choice of maintaining their hair during chemotherapy, empowering them to control how they experience treatment side effects.

Bone Health Technologies

Venture Round in 2021
Bone Health Technologies, Inc. is a health technology company based in Redwood City, California, focused on developing innovative solutions for individuals with low bone density. Incorporated in 2018, the company has created OsteoBoost, a wearable medical device that provides a non-invasive treatment to prevent osteoporosis. This FDA-cleared device is designed to be worn on the lower back and utilizes whole-body vibration technology to deliver mechanical stimulation to the hips and spine, mimicking the effects of weight-bearing exercise. Clinical studies have demonstrated OsteoBoost's efficacy in significantly slowing down the loss of bone density and strength, particularly in postmenopausal women with osteopenia. By offering a convenient, pain-free alternative to pharmacological treatments, Bone Health Technologies aims to improve health outcomes for the approximately 64 million Americans at risk of osteoporotic fractures.

Zenflow

Series B in 2021
Founded in 2014 by Stanford University Biodesign Fellows collaborating with leading urologists, Zenflow develops a novel spring device to alleviate permanent benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) symptoms in men. Its minimally invasive solution preserves natural anatomy and improves patient experience.

BRAINBox Solutions

Series A in 2020
BRAINBox Solutions develops and manufactures diagnostic tests for traumatic brain injury, focusing on mild TBI. The company offers a multi-modality platform that combines blood biomarker panels with neurocognitive testing and point-of-care instruments to provide objective assessments of injury and recovery potential. Its quantitative test integrates injury-related blood biomarkers with computerized neurological assessments and delivers an AI-driven score to aid clinicians in predicting recovery and identifying ongoing symptoms. Founded in 2002 and based in Richmond, Virginia, BRAINBox Solutions serves healthcare providers with tools designed to improve diagnostic accuracy and prognosis for patients with mild TBI.

Tivic Health

Seed Round in 2019
Tivic Health is a bioelectronic therapeutics company that specializes in developing non-invasive medical devices aimed at enhancing healthcare through neuroscience. The company's flagship product, ClearUP Sinus Pain Relief, is a handheld device designed to provide temporary relief from sinus pain and congestion associated with conditions such as nasal allergies and chronic sinusitis. This clinically proven device utilizes ultra-low current electrical waves to activate the body’s natural healing mechanisms, offering an alternative to conventional pharmaceutical treatments. Tivic Health received FDA clearance for ClearUP on January 2, 2019, and began shipping the product in September 2019, marking a significant advancement in the field of bioelectronic medicine.

Terviva

Series D in 2019
Terviva, established in 2010, is a food and agriculture company focused on producing sustainable plant-based food ingredients derived from the pongamia tree. The company specializes in high-yielding, patented pongamia trees and employs proprietary processing techniques to create oil and protein ingredients that are both nutritious and environmentally friendly. By restoring farmland to productive use, Terviva supports farmers in their efforts to provide food while promoting sustainable agricultural practices. The company's approach emphasizes responsible sourcing and sustainability, positioning it as a leader in the development of alternative food ingredients that contribute to healthier ecosystems and communities.

CreditEnable

Seed Round in 2019
CreditEnable Ltd is a credit insights firm based in London, with an additional office in Mumbai, that specializes in providing cloud-based solutions for lenders and small to medium enterprises (SMEs). Founded in 2016, the company focuses on enhancing the credit evaluation process by gathering financial data from various sources to create detailed credit profiles. These profiles assess a company's ability to meet its financial obligations, based on historical cash positions and performance metrics compared to peers. CreditEnable's offerings for lenders streamline the underwriting process, facilitate loan eligibility assessments, and improve the quality of SME loan portfolios. Simultaneously, its solutions for SMEs help businesses understand lender requirements and better prepare for securing loans. By targeting the SME sector, CreditEnable aims to foster efficient access to capital, ultimately supporting profitable growth for both lenders and borrowers.

Alydia Health

Series B in 2018
Alydia Health, Inc. is a medical device company focused on addressing postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), a leading cause of maternal mortality. Founded in 2010 and based in Menlo Park, California, the company designs and manufactures the Jada System, a device that helps control excessive bleeding after childbirth by promoting normal uterine contractions. This innovative approach provides an effective solution without the need for pharmaceuticals, hysterectomy, or other surgical interventions, thereby improving treatment options for women experiencing PPH. Alydia Health aims to significantly enhance the management of postpartum hemorrhage, ultimately improving maternal health outcomes worldwide.

Mi Padrino

Seed Round in 2018
Mi Padrino is an event planning service dedicated to assisting families in organizing and funding celebrations rooted in Hispanic traditions, such as Quinceañeras, weddings, and baptisms. Founded by Kim Gamez, who recognized the complexities involved in coordinating these significant events, Mi Padrino offers a user-friendly platform that allows users to manage and share event details with friends and family worldwide. This innovative service streamlines the planning process by providing an all-in-one solution for event organization, enabling users to easily share their special moments and receive financial contributions from loved ones, regardless of their location. Through Mi Padrino, families can celebrate their traditions with greater ease and efficiency.

On Second Thought

Seed Round in 2018
On Second Thought is a messaging application that allows users to undo and edit messages before they reach the recipient. The iOS app supports sending and receiving SMS and MMS, group messaging, and automatic synchronization of contacts and existing conversations. Founded in 2014, the company also holds patented technology to delay or recall messages and payments, enabling users to correct errors before they are delivered or processed.

RenovoRx

Series D in 2018
RenovoRx, Inc. is a medical device company based in Los Altos, California, established in 2012. The company focuses on innovative solutions for the targeted delivery of therapeutic and diagnostic agents to specific sites within the peripheral vascular system. Its flagship product, RenovoCath, is an endovascular catheter designed for use in the visceral and peripheral vascular systems. RenovoRx has received FDA clearance for its RenovoCath RC120 and is actively introducing this technology to the clinical market. The company aims to improve therapeutic outcomes, particularly for cancer patients, through its proprietary Trans-Arterial Micro-Perfusion therapy platform, which allows for precise delivery of treatments directly to tumors while reducing potential toxicities associated with systemic therapies. Supported by a team of experienced management and a diverse Advisory Board of medical professionals, RenovoRx is committed to advancing its clinical development strategies and addressing high unmet medical needs in cancer treatment.

RowAnalytics

Seed Round in 2018
RowAnalytics is delivering a range of highly innovative data analytics platforms, which power the next generation of precision medicine, IoT and digital health solutions. RowAnalytics’ tools and components allow the delivery of fully personalized solutions for scientists, clinicians, carers and patients in a secure, faster and cost effective manner. We focus on delivering analytical tools that are powerful enough to manage huge, complex datasets, and efficient enough to be deployed across PC, wearable, mobile and embedded devices.

Optisys

Seed Round in 2018
Optisys is a manufacturer specializing in RF design and metal additive manufacturing, focusing on the production of 3D printed antenna products for aerospace and defense applications. The company emphasizes creating integrated antenna and radar products that optimize size, weight, power, and cost (SWaP-C), thus enhancing overall system performance. By employing innovative design processes and advanced metal additive manufacturing techniques, Optisys allows clients to maintain control over the design and manufacturing process, ensuring high product performance and consistency.

Sandstone Diagnostics

Series A in 2018
Sandstone Diagnostics, Inc. is a technology and healthcare company based in Pleasanton, California, that specializes in developing medical products and research tools focused on male fertility management. Founded in 2012, the company manufactures innovative devices such as the Torq ZDrive, which separates blood cells from liquid plasma at the point of collection, and the Torq Microvolume Rotor, a tool for remote blood sampling that facilitates comprehensive diagnostic testing. Additionally, Sandstone offers the Trak fertility system, which includes an engine, a disposable test plate, a sample collection cup, and a dropper, enabling men to monitor their sperm quality and take proactive steps toward improving their fertility. The accompanying Trak mobile application allows users to track their fertility data over time, identify potential fertility issues, and enhance their chances of conception. Sandstone Diagnostics aims to empower couples to manage their reproductive health in the comfort and privacy of their homes.

Trak

Series A in 2018
Sandstone Diagnostics is a Bay Area biotech company developing instruments and consumables for point-of-care medical testing. Sandstone’s lead product, Trak, is a consumer semen analysis platform that provides a simple and accurate way to monitor sperm quality from the comfort of home. Trak is a tool for men to take charge of their fertility, boost their sperm quality, and improve their chances of conception. Sandstone was co-founded in 2012 by Ph.D. scientists developing medical technologies for national defense applications at Sandia National Laboratories.

DMOS Collective

Series A in 2018
DMOS Collective, Inc. is a company based in Jackson, Wyoming, that specializes in the development of portable terrain jump tools and multi-purpose shovels. Founded in 2015, it offers innovative products such as the Alpha Shovels and Stealth Shovels, commonly referred to as Kicker Tools. These tools are constructed from aircraft-quality aluminum alloy, making them lightweight and fully packable, with features that enhance their functionality for various outdoor activities. The shovelheads are designed to efficiently move, pack, and rake snow, facilitating the construction of jumps and other terrain features. DMOS Collective's products cater to a diverse range of users, including skiers, snowboarders, bikers, and individuals engaged in gardening and landscaping. The company ensures high-quality manufacturing standards through production in a Deming-certified factory in Oregon.

CNote

Angel Round in 2017
Founded in 2016, CNote is a women-led impact investment platform dedicated to fostering economic inclusion. It offers innovative financial products, such as CNote Savings, which provides competitive returns while investing in female-led businesses, affordable housing, and underserved communities across America.

Tivic Health

Angel Round in 2017
Tivic Health is a bioelectronic therapeutics company that specializes in developing non-invasive medical devices aimed at enhancing healthcare through neuroscience. The company's flagship product, ClearUP Sinus Pain Relief, is a handheld device designed to provide temporary relief from sinus pain and congestion associated with conditions such as nasal allergies and chronic sinusitis. This clinically proven device utilizes ultra-low current electrical waves to activate the body’s natural healing mechanisms, offering an alternative to conventional pharmaceutical treatments. Tivic Health received FDA clearance for ClearUP on January 2, 2019, and began shipping the product in September 2019, marking a significant advancement in the field of bioelectronic medicine.

Full Harvest

Seed Round in 2017
Full Harvest Technologies, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that operates a B2B platform designed to connect large farms with food businesses to market surplus and imperfect produce. Established in 2016, the company addresses the significant issue of food waste in the United States, where approximately 20 billion pounds of produce are discarded annually due to strict aesthetic standards. By creating a marketplace for this edible but often overlooked produce, Full Harvest enables growers to generate additional revenue while helping food companies reduce costs. The company's innovative online distribution platform uses proprietary technology and a novel supply chain model to facilitate the sale of excess produce, thereby improving sustainability in the food industry and minimizing waste.

SoapBox Labs

Seed Round in 2017
SoapBox Labs Ltd., established in 2013 and based in Dublin, Ireland, specializes in developing automated speech recognition solutions tailored to children's voices. The company offers a range of products, including reading and language learning tools, as well as gaming solutions that incorporate voice control, AR, VR, and IoT. Their technology, which is COPPA and GDPR compliant, is integrated into various applications such as toys, robotics, and educational platforms, catering to multiple languages and providing accurate, age-appropriate, and safe voice-enabled experiences for children.

Ellevest

Series B in 2016
Ellevest, Inc. is an investment management firm focused on providing financial services tailored specifically for women. Founded in 2014 and based in New York City, Ellevest aims to empower female investors by offering a digital platform that incorporates proprietary algorithms to develop customized investment plans. The firm employs fundamental analysis and a top-down approach to create client-focused portfolios that span various global asset classes. Ellevest's user-friendly interface reflects its commitment to engaging women in a thoughtful and accessible investing experience, allowing clients to prioritize their financial goals and make informed decisions regarding their investments.

Boku

Venture Round in 2016
Boku is a mobile payments and identity technology company offering carrier billing and mobile wallet payment solutions for mobile network operators and merchants, enabling consumers to make online purchases using their mobile devices. The company provides a platform for mobile payments across carrier billing and wallets and also delivers mobile identity and authentication through real-time connections to operator networks. Its Boku Identity solution aggregates and harmonizes operator systems to reduce identity fraud, improve conversions, and support privacy-preserving onboarding for customers worldwide. Serving enterprises across multiple industries, the company operates globally across the Americas, APAC, and EMEA. Founded in 2008 and based in San Francisco, Boku focuses on enabling seamless mobile payments and secure identity services on a single platform.

nVision Medical

Series B in 2016
nVision Medical Corporation is a privately-held medical device company based in Saratoga, California, focused on advancing women's health innovation. Established in 2009, the company specializes in developing devices to assess and treat female infertility resulting from fallopian tube dysfunction. nVision's products are designed not only to detect conditions such as ovarian cancer and tube blockage but also to address the challenges faced in diagnosing and treating issues within the female reproductive tract. By concentrating on these critical areas, nVision aims to improve clinical outcomes and enhance the overall health of women. As of 2018, nVision Medical operates as a subsidiary of Boston Scientific Corporation.

Bioz

Seed Round in 2016
Bioz Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in cloud-based applications that utilize natural language processing (NLP) to aid scientific researchers. Established in 2013, Bioz operates a platform that serves as a search engine specifically for life science experimentation, allowing researchers in academia and biopharma to efficiently identify and compare reagents, instruments, and consumables for their experiments. The platform employs advanced AI to analyze data from the materials and methods sections of peer-reviewed articles, providing relevancy rankings, product ratings, and collaborative insights. By streamlining the process of finding and selecting appropriate scientific products, Bioz aims to accelerate drug discovery and enhance the success rate of finding cures for various diseases.

Naya Health

Seed Round in 2016
Naya Health, Inc. is a company based in Redwood City, California, founded in 2013, that specializes in manufacturing innovative breast pumps for nursing mothers. Naya Health aims to transform nutrition for both infants and families by developing consumer-focused health products that enhance the well-being and lifestyle of mothers and their children. Its flagship product features HydroComfort Technology, designed to simplify the breastfeeding experience for modern mothers. Additionally, the company offers a health tracking application that monitors a mother's sleep and feeding schedule, allowing her to integrate breastfeeding seamlessly into a busy lifestyle. Through these advancements, Naya Health supports mothers in achieving their breastfeeding goals while balancing their daily responsibilities.

Woven Orthopedic Technologies

Series A in 2016
Woven Orthopedic Technologies, LLC is a medical device company based in Manchester, Connecticut, established in 2013. The company specializes in the design and development of orthopedic technologies that enhance the fixation of screws used in orthopedic procedures. Its innovative approach focuses on improving the screw-to-bone interface by utilizing biopolymers and biotextile materials, which increase surface area contact between the bone and screw, distribute load transfer, and promote bone ingrowth. This technology addresses the challenges of screw fixation, particularly in patients with compromised fixation environments, offering solutions that are efficient, cost-effective, and widely accessible. Woven Orthopedic Technologies aims to improve patient care by providing standardized and repeatable solutions for orthopedic surgeons, ultimately enhancing the overall effectiveness of orthopedic treatments.

Modsy

Series A in 2016
Modsy is a home design company that leverages advanced 3D graphics and computer vision technology to offer personalized interior design solutions. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, the company enables customers, including new homeowners, remodelers, and renters, to visualize inspirational designs and decor within their own spaces before making any changes. Modsy's software allows users to see how furniture and decor will look in their homes, providing tailored room layouts and recommendations. It also features a shoppable marketplace, allowing customers to purchase items directly from their design plans, thereby simplifying the home design process and eliminating guesswork for both home renovators and interior designers.

Poshly

Convertible Note in 2016
Poshly Inc. is a consumer intelligence company based in New York that specializes in marketing and analytics for the beauty industry. Founded in 2011, Poshly develops personalization technologies designed to connect beauty brands with consumers. Its offerings include Poshly Precision, which facilitates sample and product trial campaigns; Poshly Insights, a real-time data platform that gathers information on consumers' physical attributes, lifestyle characteristics, and product preferences; and Poshly Giveaways, which allows brands to engage with Poshly's members through beauty product giveaways. The company's focus is on leveraging data to inform decision-making within the beauty sector.

RenovoRx

Series C in 2015
RenovoRx, Inc. is a medical device company based in Los Altos, California, established in 2012. The company focuses on innovative solutions for the targeted delivery of therapeutic and diagnostic agents to specific sites within the peripheral vascular system. Its flagship product, RenovoCath, is an endovascular catheter designed for use in the visceral and peripheral vascular systems. RenovoRx has received FDA clearance for its RenovoCath RC120 and is actively introducing this technology to the clinical market. The company aims to improve therapeutic outcomes, particularly for cancer patients, through its proprietary Trans-Arterial Micro-Perfusion therapy platform, which allows for precise delivery of treatments directly to tumors while reducing potential toxicities associated with systemic therapies. Supported by a team of experienced management and a diverse Advisory Board of medical professionals, RenovoRx is committed to advancing its clinical development strategies and addressing high unmet medical needs in cancer treatment.

Ozo Innovations

Series A in 2015
Ozo Innovations Ltd. specializes in ozone-based sanitization and cleaning technologies aimed at various markets, including food production, agritechnology, and institutional cleaning. The company offers a diverse range of products, from small domestic devices that help reduce food spoilage to large-scale systems designed for hotels and restaurants. Notable offerings include the OZOCUBE system for ventilation retrofitting, the OPS-6 K9 HUGE FAN for large area ozone fulfillment, and portable units like OPS-3 and OPS-2 for specific odor control applications. Additionally, Ozo provides the EW-CUBE electrolyzed water system, which is particularly effective in the food industry. Founded in 2012 and based in Wallingford, United Kingdom, Ozo Innovations Ltd. aims to market its products across the UK, mainland Europe, and North America, emphasizing safe, energy-efficient, and eco-friendly solutions tailored to customer needs. The company was previously known as Ozone Purification Ltd. before rebranding in May 2016.

One Concern

Seed Round in 2015
One Concern develops an AI-based platform that helps governments prepare for and respond to natural disasters. Its predictive analytics engine creates post-disaster damage maps, provides daily situational reports, and offers planning modules. The company focuses on earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, fires, and chronic stresses like poverty and climate change.

Ellevest

Series A in 2015
Ellevest, Inc. is an investment management firm focused on providing financial services tailored specifically for women. Founded in 2014 and based in New York City, Ellevest aims to empower female investors by offering a digital platform that incorporates proprietary algorithms to develop customized investment plans. The firm employs fundamental analysis and a top-down approach to create client-focused portfolios that span various global asset classes. Ellevest's user-friendly interface reflects its commitment to engaging women in a thoughtful and accessible investing experience, allowing clients to prioritize their financial goals and make informed decisions regarding their investments.

Fischer Block

Angel Round in 2015
Fischer Block, Inc. is a technology provider for the electrical power industry, specializing in advanced high-speed sensor solutions designed to enhance the functionality of the electrical grid globally. Incorporated in 2013 and based in Royersford, Pennsylvania, the company offers a suite of products including the ASAP Grid Sensor Analytics System and ASAP Pro Software Analytics System, which facilitate the installation, operation, and maintenance of extensive sensor networks. These systems enable fault detection, substation monitoring, power quality analysis, and cybersecurity measures. Fischer Block's innovative technology allows for rapid installation without the need for new wiring, significantly reducing costs and installation time compared to traditional methods. This efficiency empowers utilities to modernize a greater number of substations annually. In addition to its primary focus on the electrical power sector, Fischer Block's sensor technology has versatile applications in transportation, manufacturing, mining, and chemical processing industries, positioning the company as a key player in the Industrial Internet.

Board on Track

Seed Round in 2015
BoardOnTrack provides expertise, training, powerful, web-based tools, and a membership community to the foot soldiers in the battle to improve our nation's public school system. The charter school is a multi-million dollar public enterprise. Running it with a group of volunteers is a daunting task. BoardOnTrack helps in leveraging the efforts of volunteer board members into real results: academic excellence and organizational sustainability. It was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Concord, Massachusetts.

Ciel Medical

Series A in 2015
Ciel Medical is a biotechnology company based in Redwood City, California, founded in 2012. The company focuses on developing innovative medical devices aimed at improving patient care in critical settings. Ciel Medical's primary product addresses ventilator-associated pneumonia, a significant complication for patients on mechanical ventilation. In addition to this, the company is engaged in creating technology to enhance the treatment of kidney stones and developing devices designed to improve the protection of patients in intensive care units. Through these initiatives, Ciel Medical aims to contribute to better health outcomes in challenging medical environments.

Modsy

Seed Round in 2015
Modsy is a home design company that leverages advanced 3D graphics and computer vision technology to offer personalized interior design solutions. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, the company enables customers, including new homeowners, remodelers, and renters, to visualize inspirational designs and decor within their own spaces before making any changes. Modsy's software allows users to see how furniture and decor will look in their homes, providing tailored room layouts and recommendations. It also features a shoppable marketplace, allowing customers to purchase items directly from their design plans, thereby simplifying the home design process and eliminating guesswork for both home renovators and interior designers.

Board on Track

Venture Round in 2015
BoardOnTrack provides expertise, training, powerful, web-based tools, and a membership community to the foot soldiers in the battle to improve our nation's public school system. The charter school is a multi-million dollar public enterprise. Running it with a group of volunteers is a daunting task. BoardOnTrack helps in leveraging the efforts of volunteer board members into real results: academic excellence and organizational sustainability. It was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Concord, Massachusetts.

Cloudamize

Convertible Note in 2015
Cloudamize is a cloud infrastructure analytics company that offers a SaaS platform for real-time analysis of cloud usage data to optimize cloud spending, performance, security, and availability. The platform uses predictive analytics to recommend right-sizing and right-pricing of cloud resources, provides monitoring with alerts and detailed system metrics, and enables root-cause analysis. It automates cloud assessments, total cost of ownership analysis, license optimization, workload migration planning, performance benchmarking, and ongoing monitoring to speed cloud migration, reduce operating costs, and support data-driven infrastructure decisions.

Poshly

Seed Round in 2015
Poshly Inc. is a consumer intelligence company based in New York that specializes in marketing and analytics for the beauty industry. Founded in 2011, Poshly develops personalization technologies designed to connect beauty brands with consumers. Its offerings include Poshly Precision, which facilitates sample and product trial campaigns; Poshly Insights, a real-time data platform that gathers information on consumers' physical attributes, lifestyle characteristics, and product preferences; and Poshly Giveaways, which allows brands to engage with Poshly's members through beauty product giveaways. The company's focus is on leveraging data to inform decision-making within the beauty sector.

EmbraceHer Health

Seed Round in 2015
EmbraceHer Health helps women track their health with mobile technology and personalized support from medical experts for every stage of the journey from fertility to motherhood through menopause. Their expertly curated, physician-endorsed mobile health apps and quantified health tracking tools provide a woman the trusted information she needs daily to make the best decisions for her own health and ultimately the health of her baby, children and family.

Nodexus

Seed Round in 2014
Nodexus is a biotech startup focused on providing innovative solutions for live single-cell isolation in the industrial, biopharma, clinical research, and academic sectors. The company commercializes the NX One platform, which features a low-cost, low-infrastructure hardware system and single-use disposable microfluidic cartridges. This platform is designed to enhance workflows related to gene editing, cell line and antibody development, and studies on tumor heterogeneity. By offering affordable automated cell isolation, Nodexus aims to accelerate biological research and make advanced technologies more accessible to a wider range of clients.

Cocomama

Series A in 2014
Cocomama is a women-owned business specializing in the production of fair trade and fully traceable hot cocoa and baking mixes. The company crafts organic cocoa products, cocoa powders, and brownie thins, which are used to produce cakes, pastries, and cookies. Cocomama sources its ingredients from countries such as the Dominican Republic, Madagascar, and Indonesia, ensuring that customers receive high-quality, delicious chocolate products.

DailyWorth

Venture Round in 2014
DailyWorth is a prominent financial media company focused on empowering women through financial education and advisory services. It offers a multi-platform approach that includes publications and resources covering various aspects of personal finance, such as saving, investing, and retirement planning. By providing tailored financial content, DailyWorth aims to engage women and enhance their financial literacy, helping them build their net worth and self-worth. The company's mission is to support women in making informed financial decisions, ultimately contributing to their overall joy and financial well-being.

Traklight

Angel Round in 2014
Founded in 2011, Traklight offers online tools for identifying and protecting intellectual property. Its core products include 'Identifying Your Intellectual Property', a DIY tool for IP identification, and 'IP Vault', an encrypted storage solution designed specifically for intellectual property.

Poshly

Seed Round in 2014
Poshly Inc. is a consumer intelligence company based in New York that specializes in marketing and analytics for the beauty industry. Founded in 2011, Poshly develops personalization technologies designed to connect beauty brands with consumers. Its offerings include Poshly Precision, which facilitates sample and product trial campaigns; Poshly Insights, a real-time data platform that gathers information on consumers' physical attributes, lifestyle characteristics, and product preferences; and Poshly Giveaways, which allows brands to engage with Poshly's members through beauty product giveaways. The company's focus is on leveraging data to inform decision-making within the beauty sector.

AbbeyPost

Seed Round in 2014
AbbeyPost is a New York-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in custom-made apparel for plus size women. It operates an online marketplace that offers fully custom, made-to-measure clothing, manufactured in the USA and priced competitively with department store offerings. AbbeyPost addresses a significant gap in the fashion market, catering to the approximately 70 million plus size women in the United States who collectively spend $18 billion on apparel annually. The company aims to enhance the shopping experience for these consumers by providing well-fitting, stylish options that are often difficult to find. With a focus on mass customization, AbbeyPost employs a software-driven platform that allows for scalable and affordable production, delivering products within two weeks. The business model has proven successful, achieving a gross profit margin of 70% and a high repeat purchase rate of 50% within 30 days, indicating strong customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Trak

Angel Round in 2014
Sandstone Diagnostics is a Bay Area biotech company developing instruments and consumables for point-of-care medical testing. Sandstone’s lead product, Trak, is a consumer semen analysis platform that provides a simple and accurate way to monitor sperm quality from the comfort of home. Trak is a tool for men to take charge of their fertility, boost their sperm quality, and improve their chances of conception. Sandstone was co-founded in 2012 by Ph.D. scientists developing medical technologies for national defense applications at Sandia National Laboratories.

Hire An Esquire

Angel Round in 2014
Hire An Esquire, Inc., founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York, New York, with additional offices in San Francisco, California, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, operates as an online marketplace that connects law firms and in-house legal departments with a vetted network of top attorneys. The platform facilitates the hiring, management, and payment of a flexible legal workforce, enabling law firms and corporate legal teams to efficiently meet their staffing needs. Additionally, it provides attorneys with opportunities to pursue a more independent and entrepreneurial career path, fostering a dynamic and adaptable legal industry.

Poshly

Seed Round in 2014
Poshly Inc. is a consumer intelligence company based in New York that specializes in marketing and analytics for the beauty industry. Founded in 2011, Poshly develops personalization technologies designed to connect beauty brands with consumers. Its offerings include Poshly Precision, which facilitates sample and product trial campaigns; Poshly Insights, a real-time data platform that gathers information on consumers' physical attributes, lifestyle characteristics, and product preferences; and Poshly Giveaways, which allows brands to engage with Poshly's members through beauty product giveaways. The company's focus is on leveraging data to inform decision-making within the beauty sector.

Ciel Medical

Venture Round in 2014
Ciel Medical is a biotechnology company based in Redwood City, California, founded in 2012. The company focuses on developing innovative medical devices aimed at improving patient care in critical settings. Ciel Medical's primary product addresses ventilator-associated pneumonia, a significant complication for patients on mechanical ventilation. In addition to this, the company is engaged in creating technology to enhance the treatment of kidney stones and developing devices designed to improve the protection of patients in intensive care units. Through these initiatives, Ciel Medical aims to contribute to better health outcomes in challenging medical environments.

RenovoRx

Series B in 2014
RenovoRx, Inc. is a medical device company based in Los Altos, California, established in 2012. The company focuses on innovative solutions for the targeted delivery of therapeutic and diagnostic agents to specific sites within the peripheral vascular system. Its flagship product, RenovoCath, is an endovascular catheter designed for use in the visceral and peripheral vascular systems. RenovoRx has received FDA clearance for its RenovoCath RC120 and is actively introducing this technology to the clinical market. The company aims to improve therapeutic outcomes, particularly for cancer patients, through its proprietary Trans-Arterial Micro-Perfusion therapy platform, which allows for precise delivery of treatments directly to tumors while reducing potential toxicities associated with systemic therapies. Supported by a team of experienced management and a diverse Advisory Board of medical professionals, RenovoRx is committed to advancing its clinical development strategies and addressing high unmet medical needs in cancer treatment.

PlateJoy

Seed Round in 2013
PlateJoy, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company established in 2012 that provides an online meal planning platform tailored to individual user preferences and lifestyles. By analyzing 50 data points related to eating habits and personal goals, PlateJoy generates customized meal plans and shopping lists, accommodating various dietary styles such as paleo, vegan, ketogenic, and more. The service aims to facilitate healthy eating and weight management while simplifying the cooking process for busy individuals. Users can receive their shopping lists directly through Instacart for same-day grocery delivery, ensuring convenience and efficiency in meal preparation.

nVision Medical

Series A in 2013
nVision Medical Corporation is a privately-held medical device company based in Saratoga, California, focused on advancing women's health innovation. Established in 2009, the company specializes in developing devices to assess and treat female infertility resulting from fallopian tube dysfunction. nVision's products are designed not only to detect conditions such as ovarian cancer and tube blockage but also to address the challenges faced in diagnosing and treating issues within the female reproductive tract. By concentrating on these critical areas, nVision aims to improve clinical outcomes and enhance the overall health of women. As of 2018, nVision Medical operates as a subsidiary of Boston Scientific Corporation.

EcoTensil

Angel Round in 2013
EcoTensil is a manufacturer of innovative disposable cutlery that offers an eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastic spoons. By utilizing smooth paperboard, EcoTensil's products are designed to be sustainable, space-efficient, and recyclable. The company focuses on creating highly brandable utensils that cater to various applications, including lunch boxes and food demonstrations. EcoTensil's cutlery provides consumers with low-cost, compostable options, contributing to efforts to reduce plastic waste while maintaining functionality and convenience.

FINsix

Series A in 2012
FINsix Corporation, founded in 2010 as a spinout from the MIT LEES Laboratory, specializes in developing advanced power electronic systems. The company is recognized for its innovative high-frequency power conversion technology, which has positioned it as a leader in VHF power conversion. FINsix's flagship product, the DART adapter, is a highly miniaturized power solution that is four times smaller and six times lighter than traditional laptop adapters, making it the smallest in the world. The DART features a built-in USB port, allowing it to simultaneously charge a laptop and a mobile device while occupying only one electrical socket. With twenty issued and pending patents, FINsix is committed to transforming power delivery for consumer electronics, enhancing both performance and efficiency. The company is headquartered in Menlo Park, California, and has established a strategic partnership with Toyota Industries Corporation.
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