Augment Ventures

Crowdz provides invoice-financing opportunities to companies in global supply chains—a $9 trillion market that SMEs traditionally have been excluded from. The need for such financing is greater than ever before. Some 93% of all supply-chain participants are SMEs, and half of these suffer cashflow shortages as they wait for 90 to 120 days or more to be paid. Crowdz’s global invoice auction solves this problem by directing competitive, low-cost financing to SMEs while offering high returns to funders seeking better investments.

ConverSight.ai is artificial intelligence and analytics-based platform that uncovers actionable business insights for enterprises through natural language conversations and enables them to take action instantly. The platform generates tremendous efficiencies across organizational hierarchies from junior to senior leadership, reducing our customer report generation costs by over 50%. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Indianapolis.

Crowdz provides invoice-financing opportunities to companies in global supply chains—a $9 trillion market that SMEs traditionally have been excluded from. The need for such financing is greater than ever before. Some 93% of all supply-chain participants are SMEs, and half of these suffer cashflow shortages as they wait for 90 to 120 days or more to be paid. Crowdz’s global invoice auction solves this problem by directing competitive, low-cost financing to SMEs while offering high returns to funders seeking better investments.

LARQ, Inc. manufactures and sells self-cleaning water bottles and water purification systems. The company’s bottles use UV-C LED light to eliminate bio-contaminants from water and bottle. It sells its bottles online. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Foster City, California.

Cloud Agronomics Inc. is a geospatial imaging and analytics company focused on enhancing agricultural practices through real-time data. Established in 2017 and based in Lewes, Delaware, the company utilizes remote sensing technology to provide actionable insights for farm management. Its services include monitoring crop performance, predicting yields, and assessing carbon levels, all aimed at optimizing agricultural outcomes. Additionally, Cloud Agronomics offers tools for detecting crop diseases, allowing farmers to address issues promptly and effectively, minimizing the risk of widespread outbreaks. Through its innovative approach, the company is positioned to support sustainable farming and improve crop health.

Crowdz provides invoice-financing opportunities to companies in global supply chains—a $9 trillion market that SMEs traditionally have been excluded from. The need for such financing is greater than ever before. Some 93% of all supply-chain participants are SMEs, and half of these suffer cashflow shortages as they wait for 90 to 120 days or more to be paid. Crowdz’s global invoice auction solves this problem by directing competitive, low-cost financing to SMEs while offering high returns to funders seeking better investments.

Ringo AI is a spectral imaging technology revolution. The company is based in Santa Cruz, California.

Flume, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in San Luis Obispo, California, develops an innovative monitoring device that attaches to existing water meters, providing real-time usage data accessible across users' devices. This patent-pending Internet of Things (IoT) system helps users set up usage notifications, receive leak warnings, and analyze historical and current water usage, including a breakdown by appliances. Flume aims to enhance connectivity and intelligence in the water management sector, addressing critical issues such as water conservation and leak detection. The company has established partnerships with major insurers and is focused on expanding its reach into the consumer market, as well as forming additional collaborations with service providers and water utilities.

GeoTix Network, Inc. offers software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions aimed at generating non-advertising revenue streams for media companies by facilitating local event discovery and ticket purchases. The GeoTix platform enables these companies to connect more effectively with their audiences and enhance their community engagement. By removing national ticket sellers from the sales process, GeoTix allows media companies to capitalize on their existing content and build new revenue avenues. The platform provides valuable insights through ticket sales data, enabling users to visualize trends with graphs and statistics, and it helps organize customer information while maintaining brand consistency across online ticket sales pages. Founded in 2015 and based in Traverse City, Michigan, GeoTix Network, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of evvnt Inc.

Slive focuses on medical platform development for detecting biomarkers from saliva. The platform that the company provides allows users to monitor diseases. The company was formerly known as Salvme before it changed to Slive. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Palo Alto, California.

Iteros is an energy software company that models, controls and manages sustainable energy systems by optimizing distributed generation, energy storage, and other complementary distributed energy resource technologies. It provides an end-to-end software platform with modules for modeling and simulation, monitoring and visualization, and controls/management, enabling their customers to develop a comprehensive energy strategy to maximize profitability and reduce energy spend.

Fluid-Screen, Inc. is an early-stage company based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in rapid microbiology testing solutions through innovative microchip technology. Originating from Yale, the company has developed a lab-on-a-chip system that significantly reduces bacterial testing times from days to mere minutes, making it applicable across various industries such as water testing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and medical diagnostics. Fluid-Screen's technology enables the detection of bacteria in liquids, including water, blood, and urine, with exceptional sensitivity, identifying a single bacterium in just 30 minutes. The company is currently focused on launching its first product, a bacterial detection chip aimed at enhancing sterile manufacturing processes and microbiome drug development. Fluid-Screen has received notable recognition for its advancements, including the Grand Prize in the Create the Future NASA Design contest and a Gold Prize in the Mass Challenge, among other accolades, highlighting its commitment to improving safety in microbiology testing and promoting public health globally.

RayVio Corp. is an advanced health and hygiene company that delivers clean water and environments. RayVio helps protect billions from germs and creates new markets and revenue streams by enabling a new class of products. Its powerful and efficient UV LED technology can be integrated into a variety of applications, powering versatile on-demand solutions that give consumers control over health without chemicals or costly consumables. To learn more, please visit www.rayvio.com.

Mercatus, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing an investment and asset management platform tailored for the energy sector. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a comprehensive solution that streamlines the entire energy investment life cycle, from asset origination to operation. Its platform enhances productivity across cross-functional teams and provides management with real-time insights into portfolio performance and risk metrics. Mercatus's innovative tools, including a technology-augmented PDF data extraction service, address the complexities of data management and analysis in private markets. The platform has successfully hosted over 110 gigawatts of energy projects worldwide, serving a diverse range of energy producers and facilitating improved investment compliance and decision-making processes.

RayVio Corp. is an advanced health and hygiene company that delivers clean water and environments. RayVio helps protect billions from germs and creates new markets and revenue streams by enabling a new class of products. Its powerful and efficient UV LED technology can be integrated into a variety of applications, powering versatile on-demand solutions that give consumers control over health without chemicals or costly consumables. To learn more, please visit www.rayvio.com.

Aperia Technologies, Inc. specializes in automatic tire inflation devices aimed at enhancing the safety and efficiency of commercial vehicles. The company's flagship product, the Halo Tire Inflator, is a self-powered, bolt-on device that uses the rotational motion of a wheel to maintain optimal tire pressure. This technology addresses pressure loss caused by minor leaks, valve stem issues, and temperature fluctuations. Aperia's products are utilized across various fleet vehicles, including buses, box trucks, tractors, trailers, and refuse vehicles, and are distributed through a network of dealers in the United States. Founded in 2010, Aperia Technologies is headquartered in Burlingame, California, and focuses on providing solutions that help fleet operators reduce fuel costs and minimize environmental impact.

Revolights, Inc. specializes in innovative lighting systems for bicycles, enhancing safety and visibility for cyclists. The company's flagship product features a patented design with LED rings that mount directly to bicycle wheels, providing 360 degrees of illumination and a wide vertical swath of light that effectively lights the ground and highlights road signs and obstacles. Revolights' products are available through retail locations in major cities across the United States, as well as online, making them accessible to a broad audience. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, the company aims to improve cycling safety by integrating technology into bicycle lighting.

Lumenetix, Inc. is a manufacturer based in Scotts Valley, California, specializing in LED light engines and components for fixture manufacturers globally. Established in 2008, the company produces a range of products including color tuning modules, dynamic dimming modules, and light commissioning tools. These offerings are utilized in various applications, such as outdoor and roadway lighting, architectural illumination, and retail environments. Lumenetix's products are designed to enhance energy efficiency and longevity while providing advanced lighting controls. The company is recognized for its innovative approach, integrating advanced thermal management, control systems, and optics into its designs. As of mid-2019, Lumenetix operates as a subsidiary of ERP Power LLC.

Mercatus, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing an investment and asset management platform tailored for the energy sector. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a comprehensive solution that streamlines the entire energy investment life cycle, from asset origination to operation. Its platform enhances productivity across cross-functional teams and provides management with real-time insights into portfolio performance and risk metrics. Mercatus's innovative tools, including a technology-augmented PDF data extraction service, address the complexities of data management and analysis in private markets. The platform has successfully hosted over 110 gigawatts of energy projects worldwide, serving a diverse range of energy producers and facilitating improved investment compliance and decision-making processes.

Mercatus, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing an investment and asset management platform tailored for the energy sector. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a comprehensive solution that streamlines the entire energy investment life cycle, from asset origination to operation. Its platform enhances productivity across cross-functional teams and provides management with real-time insights into portfolio performance and risk metrics. Mercatus's innovative tools, including a technology-augmented PDF data extraction service, address the complexities of data management and analysis in private markets. The platform has successfully hosted over 110 gigawatts of energy projects worldwide, serving a diverse range of energy producers and facilitating improved investment compliance and decision-making processes.

Aperia Technologies, Inc. specializes in automatic tire inflation devices aimed at enhancing the safety and efficiency of commercial vehicles. The company's flagship product, the Halo Tire Inflator, is a self-powered, bolt-on device that uses the rotational motion of a wheel to maintain optimal tire pressure. This technology addresses pressure loss caused by minor leaks, valve stem issues, and temperature fluctuations. Aperia's products are utilized across various fleet vehicles, including buses, box trucks, tractors, trailers, and refuse vehicles, and are distributed through a network of dealers in the United States. Founded in 2010, Aperia Technologies is headquartered in Burlingame, California, and focuses on providing solutions that help fleet operators reduce fuel costs and minimize environmental impact.

LLamasoft, Inc. specializes in developing supply chain design and analysis software aimed at enhancing operational efficiency for various industries, including aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and retail. Founded in 1998 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company offers a range of products such as Supply Chain Guru, a design software that helps businesses visualize and optimize their supply chains, and Transportation Guru, which focuses on transportation routing. Additionally, LLamasoft's platform leverages artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to provide insights for decision-making, enabling clients to address inefficiencies and improve cost, service, and risk management. The company's solutions have reportedly generated over $16 billion in value for its customers. LLamasoft also delivers consulting, training, and technical support services, and collaborates with humanitarian organizations to optimize health supply chains, aiming to positively impact millions of lives. As of late 2020, LLamasoft operates as a subsidiary of Coupa Software Incorporated.

Aperia Technologies, Inc. specializes in automatic tire inflation devices aimed at enhancing the safety and efficiency of commercial vehicles. The company's flagship product, the Halo Tire Inflator, is a self-powered, bolt-on device that uses the rotational motion of a wheel to maintain optimal tire pressure. This technology addresses pressure loss caused by minor leaks, valve stem issues, and temperature fluctuations. Aperia's products are utilized across various fleet vehicles, including buses, box trucks, tractors, trailers, and refuse vehicles, and are distributed through a network of dealers in the United States. Founded in 2010, Aperia Technologies is headquartered in Burlingame, California, and focuses on providing solutions that help fleet operators reduce fuel costs and minimize environmental impact.