Founded in 2021, Tessell is a rapidly growing Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) company based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a significant presence in Bangalore. The company provides a fully managed platform for both open-source and commercial data technologies such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and SQL Server, supporting deployment across major cloud providers like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure. Tessell's innovative technology includes a zero-data loss availability machine that safeguards data, ensures its availability across regions, and offers time-travel capabilities for data cloning. This platform is designed to deliver a seamless experience for developers and data owners while maintaining robust enterprise-grade data governance and deployment models. With backing from notable venture capital, Tessell aims to enhance the way data is managed in the cloud, providing clients with a simple and elegant solution for their database needs.
Biosphere
Seed Round in 2025
Biosphere engages in manufacturing commercial-scale fermentation products and robotic greenhouses.
Vizit is a technology company that provides a visual AI platform aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of e-commerce content. By utilizing patented artificial intelligence and deep learning algorithms, Vizit's software analyzes audience preferences and visual cues in images to predict and measure content performance throughout the consumer journey. This approach enables brands to create and optimize visual content that resonates with their target audiences, ultimately driving engagement and sales. With real-time analytics, Vizit empowers businesses to make data-driven decisions about their visual strategies, ensuring that they effectively capture consumer attention and improve overall marketing outcomes.
Ansa is a technology company that specializes in developing a closed-loop payment platform aimed at enhancing customer loyalty for businesses. Its innovative technology enables marketers to create customer balances, load funds, and gain valuable insights into consumer spending habits. By financing customer accounts, Ansa's platform helps businesses reduce payment costs, increase transaction values, and foster repeat transactions. This approach supports brands in retaining and rewarding loyal customers, ultimately driving growth and profitability.
Windfall Bio
Series A in 2024
Windfall Bio is an innovative company based in San Mateo, California, that addresses climate change by transforming harmful methane emissions into organic fertilizer. Established in 2022, the company utilizes methane-eating microbes to capture methane from various sources, including agriculture, oil and gas, and waste management. This nature-based technology not only reduces the methane footprint of these industries but also improves their operational efficiency and profitability while minimizing the negative environmental impacts associated with synthetic fertilizers. By providing farmers and other producers with the means to convert methane into valuable soil nutrients, Windfall Bio fosters a sustainable agricultural future and contributes positively to environmental conservation. The company is backed by prominent venture capital firms, reflecting its potential to make a significant impact in the fight against climate change.
Metaplane
Series A in 2024
Metaplane is a company that specializes in data observability products, aimed at helping organizations enhance their trust in data. Its platform is utilized by data teams from notable companies, enabling them to monitor modern data stacks, from data warehouses to business intelligence dashboards. By automatically tracking normal behavior such as data lineage, volume, distribution, and freshness, Metaplane alerts relevant personnel when anomalies occur, allowing them to address issues proactively before they escalate. Founded by alumni from MIT and HubSpot, the company is supported by prominent investors, including Y Combinator and industry leaders from companies like Okta and Drift. Metaplane's solutions empower businesses to not only save engineering time but also improve their decision-making processes through better data insights.
Windfall Bio
Seed Round in 2023
Windfall Bio is an innovative company based in San Mateo, California, that addresses climate change by transforming harmful methane emissions into organic fertilizer. Established in 2022, the company utilizes methane-eating microbes to capture methane from various sources, including agriculture, oil and gas, and waste management. This nature-based technology not only reduces the methane footprint of these industries but also improves their operational efficiency and profitability while minimizing the negative environmental impacts associated with synthetic fertilizers. By providing farmers and other producers with the means to convert methane into valuable soil nutrients, Windfall Bio fosters a sustainable agricultural future and contributes positively to environmental conservation. The company is backed by prominent venture capital firms, reflecting its potential to make a significant impact in the fight against climate change.
Outrider, Inc. is a software company specializing in the automation of logistics hubs through the use of electric, self-driving trucks. Founded in 2017 and based in Golden, Colorado, the company provides a software-as-a-service solution tailored for customer-owned fully and semi-autonomous freight and transportation fleets. Outrider's innovative system comprises web-based management software, autonomous driving controls for electric yard trucks, and essential site infrastructure. The autonomous vehicles are equipped with advanced sensor technology, including radar, lidar, and cameras, enabling them to automate various yard operations such as the movement of trailers, engaging and unhooking trailers, and monitoring trailer locations. The company's focus is on enhancing safety and efficiency for large enterprises by replacing hazardous and repetitive manual tasks with automated processes, thereby driving the adoption of sustainable freight transportation.
Oobli is a food company focused on developing innovative protein sweeteners derived from exotic plants. These unique sweeteners offer a delicious taste while significantly reducing calories, making them a healthier alternative to traditional sugars. Produced through fermentation, Oobli's sweeteners have no glycemic impact and do not influence the gut microbiome, allowing consumers to enjoy sweetness without concerns related to blood sugar, insulin, or weight management. The company has successfully obtained regulatory approvals, including FDA "no questions" letters and GRAS status for multiple protein sources, which positions it as a leader in the healthy sweetener market. By transforming flavors, Oobli aims to enhance everyday food experiences while promoting better health outcomes for its users.
Dexterity
Series B in 2021
Dexterity Inc, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, specializes in developing robotic dexterity solutions tailored for logistics, warehousing, and supply chain applications. The company offers a 'robots as a service' model, enabling seamless integration of robotics into business operations. Its flagship product, DexR, is a two-armed robot designed for various tasks, including truck loading. Equipped with advanced machine vision and force sensing technologies, Dexterity's robots automate repetitive pick-and-pack tasks and supply full-stack systems for kitting, sorting, and order fulfillment. By delegating mundane tasks to robots, Dexterity helps clients optimize workforce productivity and enhance operational efficiency.
Ceres AI is a technology company that specializes in providing aerial spectral imagery and analytics services to farmers and agribusinesses. Utilizing proprietary sensors, advanced analytics, machine learning models, and plant science, Ceres delivers university-validated imagery-based intelligence. This allows customers to detect issues such as pests, diseases, water, and fertilizer problems weeks before they become visible to the naked eye. The company operates in the US, Australia, and South America, offering tools that help farmers monitor various aspects of their crops, including pest and disease levels, nitrogen, and hydration, ultimately aiding in protecting farm yield and advancing climate resiliency.
Parsable, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in workflow management solutions for industrial sectors, including consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, and energy. The company offers the Parsable Connected Worker Platform, which transforms static, paper-based procedures into mobile and interactive work instructions. This platform allows industrial workers to utilize multimedia formats and collaborate in real-time, improving productivity, quality, and safety. Additionally, Parsable's solutions facilitate the collection of operational data, enabling organizations to gain insights into human work activities and enhance efficiency through data analysis, change tracking, and process training. Founded in 2013 and originally known as Wearable Intelligence, Inc., Parsable has expanded its presence with offices in Austin, Texas; Vancouver, Canada; and Kildare, Ireland.
Dexterity
Series A in 2020
Dexterity Inc, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, specializes in developing robotic dexterity solutions tailored for logistics, warehousing, and supply chain applications. The company offers a 'robots as a service' model, enabling seamless integration of robotics into business operations. Its flagship product, DexR, is a two-armed robot designed for various tasks, including truck loading. Equipped with advanced machine vision and force sensing technologies, Dexterity's robots automate repetitive pick-and-pack tasks and supply full-stack systems for kitting, sorting, and order fulfillment. By delegating mundane tasks to robots, Dexterity helps clients optimize workforce productivity and enhance operational efficiency.
The EVERY Company
Series B in 2019
The EVERY Company, formerly known as Clara Foods, specializes in producing animal-free proteins for the food and beverage industry. Founded in 2014 and based in South San Francisco, California, the company utilizes advanced fermentation technology to create functional and nutritional proteins derived from microorganisms. Its product line includes baking ingredients, nutritional supplements, and egg white alternatives that are free from pathogens and suitable for various culinary applications, such as cakes and meringues. The EVERY Company aims to provide a sustainable, healthier, and kinder alternative to traditional animal agriculture by decoupling protein production from animals, thereby offering consumers healthy and affordable protein options without added sugars.
Parsable, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in workflow management solutions for industrial sectors, including consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, and energy. The company offers the Parsable Connected Worker Platform, which transforms static, paper-based procedures into mobile and interactive work instructions. This platform allows industrial workers to utilize multimedia formats and collaborate in real-time, improving productivity, quality, and safety. Additionally, Parsable's solutions facilitate the collection of operational data, enabling organizations to gain insights into human work activities and enhance efficiency through data analysis, change tracking, and process training. Founded in 2013 and originally known as Wearable Intelligence, Inc., Parsable has expanded its presence with offices in Austin, Texas; Vancouver, Canada; and Kildare, Ireland.
Relayr, Inc., established in 2014, specializes in Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technology. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in Europe, the company provides a middleware platform that connects and analyzes data from various industrial equipment. Relayr's platform enables businesses to customize deployments, detect anomalies, and optimize operations. Serving diverse industries such as manufacturing, automotive, and power generation, Relayr offers implementation services, IIoT starter programs, and equipment services. Since October 2018, Relayr has operated as a subsidiary of HSB Group, Inc.
Migo is a mobile search platform established in 2016 that focuses on on-demand personal transportation. The company provides a free mobile application designed to assist consumers in navigating their transportation options, allowing them to select the most efficient and suitable way to travel from one location to another. By offering comprehensive search capabilities, Migo streamlines the decision-making process for users seeking transportation solutions.
Handshake
Series B in 2016
Handshake Corp. is a B2B eCommerce platform founded in 2010 and based in New York, New York. The company provides an online sales order application designed to facilitate mobile order writing, web order management, and back office integration. Its platform empowers manufacturers and distributors across various industries, including music, gifts, toys, fashion, eyewear, healthcare, and outdoor products, by streamlining the buying and selling process. Handshake enables sales representatives and customers to quickly and intuitively place orders from any device, enhancing efficiency in both in-person and online trade. As of May 2019, Handshake operates as a subsidiary of Shopify Inc.
Rever, Inc. operates an online platform designed to enhance employee engagement in frontline innovation. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with additional offices in Barcelona, Spain, and a development center in Guadalajara, Mexico, Rever offers a suite of tools aimed at fostering organizational improvement and innovation. Its key products include the Rever Cycle, which encourages experimentation and learning; Rever Score, a benchmarking standard for innovation; and Rever Challenge, which sets targeted objectives for teams. The platform also features a mobile application that enables frontline employees and supervisors to identify and address operational inefficiencies, thereby enhancing productivity and collaboration across organizations. Rever's clientele includes notable global manufacturers such as Thermo Fisher Scientific, Grupo Bimbo, and GlaxoSmithKline, all of which leverage the platform to achieve frontline excellence.
The EVERY Company
Series A in 2016
The EVERY Company, formerly known as Clara Foods, specializes in producing animal-free proteins for the food and beverage industry. Founded in 2014 and based in South San Francisco, California, the company utilizes advanced fermentation technology to create functional and nutritional proteins derived from microorganisms. Its product line includes baking ingredients, nutritional supplements, and egg white alternatives that are free from pathogens and suitable for various culinary applications, such as cakes and meringues. The EVERY Company aims to provide a sustainable, healthier, and kinder alternative to traditional animal agriculture by decoupling protein production from animals, thereby offering consumers healthy and affordable protein options without added sugars.
Authentise
Convertible Note in 2016
Authentise Inc. is a technology company based in Mountain View, California, specializing in process automation software for additive manufacturing. Founded in 2012, the company provides solutions that facilitate the preparation, optimization, and secure streaming of 3D designs directly to printers, while also enabling real-time production monitoring. Its core product is a Manufacturing Execution System that integrates with data from 3D printers and other digital manufacturing devices to automate various processes, such as order status updates and traceability reporting. Authentise also offers SendShapes, allowing users to send STL files for printing, and the Authentise Streaming API, which enables the distribution of 3D design products. The company's technology serves a diverse clientele, including retailers, brands, 3D design sellers, and printing bureaus, ensuring secure production of a wide range of items from spare parts to customized products.
Foxtrot Systems
Convertible Note in 2016
Foxtrot Systems, Inc., founded in 2014, is a software service company based in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in developing route optimization software designed to enhance the efficiency of last-mile delivery fleets. Its primary product, Foxtrot, is an API that provides optimized route manifests for drivers, specific estimated times of arrival (ETAs) for each stop, and calculations for driving time, driver cost, mileage, and fuel cost. This technology caters to logistics, transport, and supply chain industries, particularly benefiting drivers who deliver food, beverages, or laundry. Foxtrot Systems leverages real-time data streams and algorithms to minimize delivery times and improve overall operational efficiency.
1517 Fund
Venture Round in 2015
1517 Fund is a venture capital investment firm established in 2015 and based in Telluride, Colorado. The firm specializes in providing pre-seed and seed funding to technology startups, particularly those led by makers, hackers, and scientists who operate outside traditional educational institutions. 1517 Fund aims to empower individuals who may not follow conventional paths by supporting their passion projects and encouraging a learn-by-doing approach. The fund focuses on early-stage companies in the software, hardware, and deep tech sectors, specifically targeting dropouts, renegade students, and innovative scientists. Through its investments, 1517 Fund seeks to foster the development of new technologies and ideas.
Singularity University
Series A in 2015
Singularity University, officially known as Singularity Education Group, is a benefit corporation based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2008. It operates as a learning and innovation community that collaborates with entrepreneurs, corporations, nonprofits, governments, investors, and academic institutions. The organization provides a range of educational programs, including executive and exponential innovation programs, an incubator, and a global startup program. Its offerings encompass online courses focused on exponential thinking and behavioral transformation, as well as international summits and events aimed at fostering collaboration and innovation. Singularity University aims to equip individuals and organizations with the knowledge and tools to leverage advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and biotechnology to address significant global challenges like education, health, and environmental sustainability. Through its global network, which includes numerous chapters and alumni, Singularity University seeks to inspire and empower individuals to create impactful solutions that benefit humanity.
Crowdfunder
Series A in 2014
Crowdfunder, Inc. operates Crowdfunder.com, an online equity crowdfunding platform that connects entrepreneurs with investors to facilitate business funding on a global scale. Founded in 2011 and based in Los Angeles, California, the company offers a structured process and a comprehensive investor network to assist entrepreneurs in raising capital. It primarily targets small businesses, technology startups, social enterprises, and the film and entertainment sectors, among others. With a community of over 130,000 entrepreneurs and investors, Crowdfunder enables both direct investments in individual ventures and access to a diversified portfolio of early-stage startups through its VC Index Fund, which is supported by leading venture capital firms and private investors.