tagSpace
Seed Round in 2018
tagSpace is a company that specializes in providing a no-code solution for location-based Augmented Reality (AR). Targeting markets such as music festivals, large events, and urban experiences, tagSpace's platform enhances navigation in crowded spaces by overlaying real-time information, including queue times, to guide users effectively. This technology not only offers practical assistance but also creates opportunities for promotional marketing, allowing big brands and local businesses to engage with potential customers in immersive ways. Additionally, tagSpace supports its platform with a custom content management system (CMS) and a comprehensive suite of analytics, ensuring that users can develop and manage AR content effectively. The company’s technology is proprietary and protected by multiple international patents, underscoring its innovative approach in the AR landscape.
Yobe, Inc. is a software company based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in artificial intelligence-powered algorithmic solutions for audio and signal processing. Founded in 2014, Yobe develops a downloadable SaaS application that enhances studio-level audio manipulation. Its technologies focus on improving communication signals in various environments, including mobile devices, telecommunications, and streaming media. By utilizing advanced algorithms, Yobe's software can identify and track individual voices within noisy signals, enhancing the listening experience and enabling superior performance in automatic speech recognition. The company's innovations allow for effective manipulation of audio content, facilitating sophisticated voice interactions across multiple applications, such as VoIP, audio equipment, gaming, and hearing aids.
Aspinity
Seed Round in 2018
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.
Aterian is a platform specializing in consumer product development and management. Established in 2014, it operates globally with offices across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Aterian builds, acquires, and partners with brands to create top-selling products across categories like home appliances, beauty products, and electronics. It leverages proprietary software and agile supply chains for efficient product creation.
ArmorText
Convertible Note in 2017
ArmorText offers secure text messaging for businesses, enhancing collaboration while ensuring data protection and compliance. It safeguards against data-mining, bulk-hacks, invoicing scams, and unauthorized access via subpoenas.