Slash operates an online banking platform designed to facilitate seamless fund transfers between personal and business bank accounts. The platform offers a range of services, including deposits, payments, virtual cards, and expense tracking. Users benefit from features such as account and routing numbers, direct deposit capabilities, and detailed statements. Additionally, the platform incorporates bank-level security encryption and read-only access to ensure user information is protected. A mobile application enhances the user experience by allowing customers to manage both personal and business accounts from a single dashboard and to split subscription costs with friends. Support services are available to address customer inquiries via email.
Actual Veggies
Seed Round in 2022
Actual Veggies Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in processing plant-based vegetable burgers. The company aims to provide healthy, satisfying, and environmentally friendly meal options for a diverse consumer base, including vegans, flexitarians, and meat-eaters. Unlike typical processed veggie burgers, Actual Veggies focuses on using only natural ingredients, avoiding preservatives and additives. Its initial product line features large, 5-ounce vegetarian burgers crafted from real vegetables such as black beans, kale, sweet potato, beet, oats, and red onions. These burgers are designed to be both nutritious and visually appealing, showcasing vibrant colors and fresh ingredients. Actual Veggies offers its products through online sales, making them accessible to a wider audience.
Buzz Solutions
Seed Round in 2022
Buzz Solutions, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-based software platform designed for energy infrastructure applications, particularly in the inspection and maintenance of power lines. The company’s platform utilizes image-recognition technology to identify defects in utility infrastructure and automates the analysis of visual data captured by drones, helicopters, and field personnel. By providing actionable insights and predictive analytics, Buzz Solutions enables power utilities to efficiently detect faults and anomalies, resulting in significant cost and time savings. The platform streamlines the process of data organization and analysis, facilitating condition-based maintenance and enhancing safety while also contributing to the prevention of wildfires and power outages linked to infrastructure failures.
Cerebras Systems
Series F in 2021
Cerebras Systems Inc. is a technology company that specializes in manufacturing artificial intelligence chips specifically designed for deep learning applications. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Los Altos, California, the company is dedicated to creating advanced computing systems that significantly accelerate deep learning tasks. By integrating expertise in computer architecture with machine learning, Cerebras develops innovative technologies that aim to enhance AI performance and transform the landscape of artificial intelligence. Through its unique design principles, the company seeks to push the boundaries of what is possible in AI computing.
Golde is a producer of turmeric-infused superfoods and self-care products designed to enhance beauty and wellness. The company focuses on creating approachable and effective wellness essentials powered by single-origin golden turmeric and potent herbs known for their beautifying, healing, and mood-boosting properties. By offering these innovative products, Golde aims to help individuals improve their health and achieve both inner and outer radiance.
Materna Medical
Series A in 2021
Materna Medical, Inc. is a medical device company based in Mountain View, California, focused on developing innovative solutions to reduce maternal childbirth-related injuries during vaginal delivery. Established in 2010, the company addresses significant unmet needs in women's pelvic health, positioning itself within a $6 billion market. Materna Medical aims to transform the standard of care in obstetrics and gynecology by leveraging advanced technologies and a diverse team of engineers, scientists, and commercial leaders. The company’s mission is to empower women to safeguard their pelvic health through its novel medical devices.
Kushy
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Kushy delivers premium cannabis straight to your doorstep in Southern California. Coming in May 2021.
Ripple Labs
Series B in 2021
Ripple Labs, Inc. is a technology company that operates a global payments network leveraging blockchain technology. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Ripple develops RippleNet, an enterprise-level decentralized solution that connects banks, payment providers, digital asset exchanges, and corporations to facilitate international money transfers. Its offerings include XRP, a digital asset used for payments; xCurrent, which provides cross-border payment services for banks; xRapid, designed for payment providers and financial institutions to optimize liquidity costs; and xVia, a tool for corporates and payment providers to send payments using a standardized interface. Ripple aims to create a frictionless experience for global transactions, allowing financial institutions to transact directly with each other while minimizing foreign exchange exposure and counterparty risks. The company also maintains additional offices in major cities around the world, including New York, London, and Sydney.
Edly Inc. is an online marketplace that offers income share agreement (ISA) financing services aimed at students seeking alternative tuition funding. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Briarcliff Manor, New York, the company facilitates connections between ISA investors and issuers, including educational institutions such as colleges, skill academies, and vocational schools. By focusing on income-based repayment options, Edly enables students to access financial support while allowing impact investors to engage in funding educational opportunities.