Autochrome Ventures

Autochrome Ventures, founded in 2016 and based in Los Angeles, California, is a venture capital firm that focuses on inception and seed stage investments. The firm targets transformative companies that leverage technology for significant advancements in their respective fields. Autochrome employs systems thinking as a strategic framework to identify and support businesses that aim to drive systemic and behavioral changes in traditional industries, as well as those utilizing frontier technology to achieve substantial outcomes in emerging sectors.

Vaughn Blake

Founder and Managing Director

6 past transactions

Phase Four

Seed Round in 2018
Phase Four LLC, founded in 2015 and based in Pasadena, California, specializes in the manufacture of satellite propulsion systems, particularly for small satellites. The company is known for its innovative Radio Frequency Thruster (RFT), which distinguishes itself by omitting traditional components such as hollow cathodes and high voltage electronics. This design leads to substantial benefits, including a tenfold reduction in materials costs compared to legacy electric propulsion systems, a significant decrease in the size of power electronics, and versatility in propellant use. Phase Four's propulsion solutions are utilized in various space missions, including commercial, civil, and scientific endeavors, and are engineered to optimize performance while maintaining a competitive thrust-to-power ratio. The company also offers products like the CubeSats ambipolar thruster and the Maxwell plasma propulsion solution, contributing to the efficient maneuvering of satellites across diverse orbital trajectories.

SUPAspot

Convertible Note in 2017
SUPA pays GenZ for their lifestyle data with tokens and offers stakeholder health through contextualized kits.

Kubos

Seed Round in 2017
Kubos Corporation, established in 2014 and headquartered in Denton, Texas, specializes in developing software solutions tailored for the satellite industry. The company's flagship product is KubOS Platform, a flight software designed to manage satellites efficiently. This platform includes features such as command sending through ground stations and laptops, telemetry beacon functionality, data collection and storage, and remote updates. Additionally, Kubos offers service level agreements to satellite operators, ensuring support with guaranteed response times, onsite integration, and operational hours during the satellite's orbit. The company also provides a cloud-native mission control platform for satellite operations, along with an open-source space flight software platform that simplifies the development of satellite software by integrating core flight-critical functions and providing necessary tools for spacecraft builders and operators.

Emerge

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Emerge, Inc. is a consumer technology company founded in 2015 and based in Mountain View, California. The company specializes in developing a multi-sensory communication platform designed to enhance virtual interactions by integrating touch, sight, sound, and emotional connectivity. Emerge's flagship product line, the Wave-series, utilizes patented technology to create ultrasonic forcefields that users can physically feel, enabling experiences such as a "virtual high five" or the sensation of holding hands across distances, all without the need for gloves or controllers. This innovation aims to address the widespread feelings of disconnection experienced by over two billion people globally, focusing on fostering emotional connections in communications. Emerge boasts a diverse team of industry veterans and former entrepreneurs with expertise in consumer electronics, augmented reality, gaming, and brain-computer interfaces.

Drop

Seed Round in 2016
Drop Software Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing 3D and immersive internet search solutions tailored for virtual and augmented reality environments. Positioned as a leader in immersive computing, Drop aims to enhance the browsing experience for users in these advanced digital spaces. The company's offerings are often likened to a virtual reality version of traditional web browsers, providing innovative tools for discovery and interaction in immersive settings. As part of the HTC portfolio, Drop is at the forefront of creating technologies that redefine how users engage with the internet in virtual contexts.

FTSY

Pre Seed Round in 2016
FTSY, based in Vancouver, Canada, is an innovative footwear matching platform that simplifies the shoe shopping experience for customers. By utilizing proprietary AI technology, FTSY provides accurate size and style recommendations akin to those of an experienced salesperson, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty. The platform facilitates seamless integration with major point-of-sale, e-commerce, and customer relationship management systems, allowing footwear brands to quickly implement its services. FTSY's unique approach eliminates the need for traditional sizing methods, enabling users to match their feet to shoes effortlessly by simply taking a photo. Founded in 2015, the company leverages a skilled team with expertise in retail, e-commerce, computer vision, AI, and CRM to drive sales, reduce returns, and create memorable shopping experiences.
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