Cambium Carbon
Seed Round in 2022
Cambium Carbon is an early-stage social enterprise focused on addressing climate change through innovative reforestation and urban wood reuse initiatives. The company collaborates with cities and various public and private partners to salvage fallen city trees that would otherwise end up in landfills. By transforming this wood waste into valuable resources, Cambium Carbon establishes reforestation hubs that create a circular economy for urban forests. These hubs not only generate revenue to support tree planting and maintenance projects but also foster sustainable job creation and contribute to the development of resilient urban environments. Through its efforts, Cambium Carbon aims to implement systems-level natural climate solutions that benefit both the environment and local communities.
Humu, Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Mountain View, California, specializes in developing behavioral-change software for human resources. The company's technology leverages scientific research and machine learning to help individuals become better leaders, managers, or teammates. Humu's software enables companies to recognize employee efforts, measure key aspects of workplace dynamics, and foster positive behavioral changes, ultimately aiming to increase productivity and improve the overall work environment.
Formlogic
Series A in 2021
Formlogic is an autonomous manufacturing technology company focused on delivering precision components for the space and frontier industries. By addressing the challenges of the domestic supply chain, Formlogic enhances manufacturing capabilities, allowing both novice and expert workers to achieve high levels of precision and productivity. The company's technology enables rapid turnaround times for custom machined components, with production orders completed in weeks rather than months. Additionally, Formlogic provides real-time order status updates, improving the overall customer experience. Through its innovative approach, Formlogic aims to revolutionize the manufacturing process, ensuring close tolerances and efficient production at scale.
Founded in 2016, Republic is a global equity crowdfunding platform headquartered in New York City. It provides access to startup, real estate, crypto, and gaming investments for over one million members worldwide, facilitating over $500 million in investments. Backed by prominent investors, Republic aims to create a diverse, sustainable, and connected world.
Beam Technologies Inc., founded in 2012 and based in Columbus, Ohio, operates as a dental benefits company with a focus on digital-first solutions. The company designs and develops the Beam Brush, a wirelessly connected toothbrush that allows users to track and monitor their brushing habits through a smartphone app. In addition to this innovative product, Beam offers dental insurance plans that include perks such as floss, toothpaste, and the Beam Brush itself. The company's approach emphasizes ease-of-use and tailored pricing, with a strong emphasis on preventive care and rewards for good dental hygiene.
Artiphon
Venture Round in 2021
Artiphon, Inc. is a Nashville-based company founded in 2011 that focuses on the design and manufacturing of innovative musical instruments aimed at making music accessible and engaging for everyone. The company has developed products like the INSTRUMENT 1 and Orba, which utilize intuitive gestures such as tapping, sliding, and waving to facilitate musical expression. These instruments can easily switch between various sounds like guitar, violin, piano, and drums, allowing users to adapt their playing style. Artiphon gained significant recognition with record-setting Kickstarter campaigns, where both products raised over $1 million in pre-orders. The INSTRUMENT 1 was notably recognized as a TIME Best Invention of the Year and a NAMM Best in Show. The company’s design philosophy is inspired by feedback from its community of creators, and its team includes experienced professionals from notable companies in the technology and music industries. Dr. Mike Butera, the founder, leverages his extensive background in sound studies to inform Artiphon's innovative approach to music technology.
MainStreet
Venture Round in 2021
MainStreet, founded in 2019 by Daniel Griffin, Doug Ludlow, and Dan Lindquist in San Jose, California, is a company that assists startups and small to medium-sized businesses in identifying and claiming government incentives, tax credits, deductions, and stimulus funds. Its platform analyzes payroll and accounting systems to align clients with applicable federal, state, and local tax credits while managing legal workflows, ultimately aiming to save clients both time and money. MainStreet charges a flat success fee of 20% upon the disbursement of incentives. In addition to its core services, the company also provides personal finance tips and advice to help consumers grow their wealth and improve their financial well-being. Headquartered in the United States, MainStreet is supported by prominent investors, including SignalFire and Gradient Ventures.
BlueSpace.ai
Venture Round in 2021
BlueSpace.ai, Inc. is an urban mobility company based in Palo Alto, California, focused on developing software systems for autonomous mass transit fleets. Founded in 2019, the company specializes in autonomous vehicle technology, utilizing an innovative approach to perception and prediction that allows it to accurately capture the full motion of various objects. Through its advanced software solutions, BlueSpace.ai aims to enhance the efficiency and safety of urban transportation systems.
WaveOne, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in developing advanced video and image compression software. Founded in 2016, the company leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence to create custom-tailored, context-dependent solutions for digital media compression. WaveOne's technology utilizes a codec that operates significantly faster than traditional methods, enabling the processing of images at high speeds while maintaining clarity. This innovation allows digital media industries to efficiently process, print, upload, and share high-quality images, positioning WaveOne at the forefront of digital media technology.
KarmaCheck
Venture Round in 2020
KarmaCheck is a San Francisco-based software company that provides background screening and credential verification services for staffing and hiring. It offers both online and offline background checks, including criminal checks, employment and education verifications, motor vehicle records, reference checks, and drug testing, as well as lite checks. The company emphasizes an API-first platform with a mobile-friendly candidate experience, real-time status tracking, and AI-driven automation to accelerate screenings and reduce administrative burden. KarmaCheck integrates with applicant tracking systems and HRIS to streamline workflows and help ensure compliance across hiring processes.
E25Bio
Venture Round in 2020
E25Bio Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2018, that focuses on developing rapid diagnostic tests for epidemic fever viruses. The company designs paper-based diagnostic systems and kits that facilitate the detection of viruses such as dengue, chikungunya, and Zika. E25Bio's innovative platform enables multiplexed testing that quickly identifies viral antigens during infections, allowing for real-time data reporting through a mobile application. This capability supports epidemiologic predictions and disease mapping, empowering governments and health organizations to respond effectively to outbreaks and manage public health crises. Through its commitment to fast, mobile testing solutions, E25Bio aims to prevent severe health outcomes associated with viral epidemics.
Astra
Venture Round in 2020
Astra, Inc., established in 2016 and based in Menlo Park, California, specializes in budgeting automation. Its platform connects to users' bank accounts, providing personalized financial recommendations and enabling automated money transfers or notifications based on user-defined rules and triggers.
BlueSpace.ai
Seed Round in 2019
BlueSpace.ai, Inc. is an urban mobility company based in Palo Alto, California, focused on developing software systems for autonomous mass transit fleets. Founded in 2019, the company specializes in autonomous vehicle technology, utilizing an innovative approach to perception and prediction that allows it to accurately capture the full motion of various objects. Through its advanced software solutions, BlueSpace.ai aims to enhance the efficiency and safety of urban transportation systems.
Jock MKT
Venture Round in 2019
Jock MKT is a fantasy gaming platform that enables users to engage in real-time trading of athlete shares during live sports events. The company offers an online sports betting application tailored for daily fantasy sports, where users can buy and sell shares of favored players while competing against friends for real money. Prices for these shares fluctuate in real time based on user activity and trade offers, providing a dynamic and engaging experience. Additionally, Jock MKT facilitates team creation, registration, and payment management, allowing users to immerse themselves fully in the competitive landscape of fantasy sports.
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.
Hello Alice
Venture Round in 2019
Hello Alice is a FinTech platform established in 2017 and headquartered in Houston, Texas. It focuses on supporting small business owners by providing access to credit, loans, grants, and business planning services. The platform utilizes machine learning to connect entrepreneurs with the necessary resources, regardless of their gender, ethnicity, geography, or stage of growth. Through its partnerships with enterprise business services, government agencies, and institutions, Hello Alice aims to enhance revenue opportunities for small and medium businesses. The platform offers curated mentorship, events, tools, and resources tailored to meet the specific needs of founders, thereby facilitating their path to success.
User Interviews
Series A in 2019
User Interviews, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing a platform for recruiting participants for product tests and market research. Founded in 2013 and based in Brooklyn, New York, it offers tools such as Recruit, which facilitates flexible participant recruitment across various research types, and Research Hub, a centralized system for managing research participants. Additionally, User Interviews provides resources like the UX Research field guide to assist researchers, designers, and product managers at all levels of experience. The platform enables users to easily access a diverse panel of participants through features like screener surveys, calendars, incentives, and messaging, and it allows for the creation of a Research CRM that can accommodate up to 100 contacts free of charge. The company was previously known as MobileSuites, Inc. before rebranding in 2015.
Hydrow Inc., established in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in manufacturing high-end virtual rowing machines for home workouts. The company's flagship product, Hydrow, offers users an immersive rowing experience akin to being on the water, complete with adjustable resistance, real-time visuals, and audio, guided by expert instructors via on-demand digital courses. Hydrow sells its products directly to consumers through its online platform.
Beam
Venture Round in 2019
Beam Mobility Holdings Pte. Ltd. is a micro-mobility company that offers electric scooters for rent through a user-friendly mobile application. Established in 2018 and based in Singapore, Beam aims to enhance urban mobility by providing a network of shared e-scooters that can be easily accessed on a pay-per-use basis. The company promotes responsible parking by incentivizing users to return scooters to designated parking spots, thereby minimizing clutter on city streets. By leveraging Internet of Things technology, Beam contributes to improved last-mile connectivity, helps alleviate traffic congestion, and supports environmental sustainability efforts.
ConcealFab Corporation
Venture Round in 2018
Founded in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 2007, ConcealFab designs, engineers, and produces radio frequency transparent shelters and enclosures. It specializes in pre-fabricated polyvinyl chloride (PVC) concealment solutions for federal contractors and commercial wireless carriers, aiming to protect and conceal sensitive communication equipment while blending into the environment.
Thirty Madison
Series A in 2018
Thirty Madison is a digital health company specializing in personalized treatments for chronic conditions. It operates platforms like Keeps (hair loss), Cove (migraines), Picnic (allergies), Facet (skin conditions), and Nurx (sexual health). Founded in 2016, it aims to empower individuals with accessible, effective care tailored to their specific needs.
Humatics develops microlocation technology and a Spatial Intelligence Platform that enables precise locating, navigation and collaboration for people and machines. Using simple radio-frequency technology, a Humatics system can track multiple moving transponder targets at ranges up to thirty meters with centimeter to millimeter precision, at a fraction of the cost of traditional systems. The platform networks multiple units to provide broad, ultra-precise positioning coverage from single work cells to large facilities, and its extensible architecture with APIs supports an ecosystem of position-based products and services. The company combines proprietary software and hardware, on-board sensors, and advanced algorithms to connect the physical and digital worlds, aiming to improve safety, efficiency, and productivity across sectors such as manufacturing and logistics. Humatics was founded in 2015 by MIT professor David Mindell and Gary Cohen and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
AvantStay
Series A in 2018
Founded in 2016, AvantStay specializes in vacation home rentals. It operates across over 60 cities worldwide, offering a curated experience through its proprietary tech platform, which facilitates bookings and manages properties.
Wasabi Technologies, Inc. is a Boston-based company that offers a cloud storage platform tailored for hybrid and multi-cloud media workflows. Founded in 2016, Wasabi provides hot storage solutions that utilize an Amazon S3 compatible API, enabling organizations to store and access data quickly, with average time-to-first-byte speeds under 15 milliseconds. The company's platform is designed to be simple and affordable, allowing customers to access unlimited data without complex pricing tiers or unpredictable egress fees. Wasabi's services cater to various industries, including media and entertainment, education, scientific research, law enforcement, healthcare, and energy. The company has gained recognition for its rapid growth and innovative approach to cloud storage, serving tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
OpenInvest
Series A in 2018
Backed by capital from Andreessen Horowitz, Y Combinator, and QED, OpenInvest was founded in 2015 with a core focus on helping advisors unlock the true impact of their clients’ investments.
On June 29, 2021, J.P. Morgan announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire OpenInvest. OpenInvest will retain its own brand and be integrated into J.P. Morgan’s Private Bank and Wealth Management client offerings
Dataminr is a technology company that leverages artificial intelligence to monitor public information sources. It specializes in detecting and alerting clients to high-impact events and emerging risks in real-time, enabling them to make informed decisions across various sectors including finance, security, crisis management, and news.
RealSelf, Inc. operates a platform that serves individuals considering elective cosmetic treatments. Founded in 2005 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company aims to enhance transparency in the cosmetic and aesthetic treatment market, which encompasses a diverse range of services from skin treatments to cosmetic surgeries. The platform allows users to access detailed information about various procedures, share personal experiences, and connect with medical providers. RealSelf features contributions from thousands of medical professionals who have answered over two million questions, provided educational videos, and shared patient testimonials, including before and after photos. This community-driven approach helps potential patients make informed decisions about their cosmetic treatment options.
Burrow, Inc. is a New York-based company that designs, manufactures, and supplies luxury furniture for residential use. Founded in 2016, Burrow specializes in creating easy-to-move and customizable seating options such as sofas, sectionals, loveseats, and armchairs, as well as tables, rugs, and various accessories. The furniture is crafted from sustainably-sourced hardwood and features non-toxic, scratch- and stain-resistant fabrics. Burrow aims to provide customers with comfortable and stylish furnishing alternatives while avoiding traditional retail markups. The company operates showrooms in several states, including Washington, Massachusetts, Texas, and California, and also sells its products online. Additionally, Burrow has a manufacturing facility located in Mexico City, Mexico.
Agile Stacks
Venture Round in 2017
Agile Stacks, Inc. is a technology company based in San Mateo, California, founded in 2016. It specializes in providing a DevOps automation platform designed to optimize cloud infrastructure and enhance machine learning processes. By offering composable, automated stacks, Agile Stacks enables enterprises to accelerate software delivery and streamline data science initiatives. The company's cloud-based services facilitate the implementation of multi-cloud infrastructure-as-code, allowing organizations to deploy comprehensive software infrastructure in a matter of minutes. Agile Stacks aims to simplify and improve the efficiency of managing cloud resources for its clients.
Ursa Major Technologies
Series A in 2017
Founded in 2015, Ursa Major Technologies specializes in manufacturing advanced propulsion solutions for microsatellite and nanosatellite launch markets. Its products include the Hadley and Ripley engines, which are over 80% additively manufactured using innovative materials and processes.
Panorama Education
Series B in 2017
Panorama Education, Inc. is a data analytics company based in Boston, Massachusetts, that focuses on K-12 education. Founded in 2012, the company provides a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that enables school districts, charter networks, and state governments to conduct comprehensive surveys of students, parents, teachers, and staff. Through its research-based surveys, Panorama collects valuable feedback on various aspects of the educational environment, including teacher performance and school climate. The platform generates detailed reports that allow educators and administrators to analyze results across different demographics. Additionally, Panorama offers implementation consultation, technical assistance, and training to enhance the effectiveness of its services. By leveraging stakeholder feedback, the company aims to support professional development and improve student outcomes in schools.
Optimus Ride
Series A in 2017
Optimus Ride is a self-driving vehicle company located in Boston, Massachusetts, focused on developing technologies that promote efficient, sustainable, and equitable mobility systems. As a spinoff from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the company leverages over 30 years of interdisciplinary research in self-driving technologies, electric vehicles, and Mobility-on-Demand Systems. Optimus Ride specializes in creating self-driving technology systems tailored for geofenced environments, utilizing innovations in complex sensor fusion, mapping, computer vision, and machine learning. The company's expertise is further enhanced by a team with extensive industrial and entrepreneurial experience in manufacturing robots, urban design, and shared vehicle fleet management, allowing it to offer versatile transportation solutions that range from commercial vessel operations to transit options.
Deserve offers mobile-first credit card services, leveraging cloud-native architecture and APIs for personalized experiences. It partners with financial institutions and others to provide credit cards that use machine learning and alternative data to assess creditworthiness, particularly for international students in the U.S.
Tethr is a company that specializes in providing an AI-driven communications intelligence platform designed to enhance enterprise decision-making by harnessing the Voice of the Customer. By analyzing customer interactions from various communication channels, including phone calls and chats, Tethr extracts valuable insights that help organizations understand customer sentiment and behavior. With a foundation built on over a decade of best-practice customer experience research, Tethr equips businesses to measure key performance indicators that affect sales, customer loyalty, operating costs, compliance, and risk management. The platform enables organizations to share these insights across their teams, fostering a culture of informed decision-making that directly impacts overall business performance.
Jopwell, Inc. is a career platform founded in 2015 by former Goldman Sachs employees Porter Braswell and Ryan Williams, based in New York. The company focuses on connecting Black, Latino/Hispanic, and Native American professionals and students with a variety of employers across multiple industries, including technology, finance, education, management consulting, and medicine. Jopwell aims to facilitate career advancement at all stages, providing a streamlined pathway for underrepresented candidates to access job opportunities. By partnering with companies seeking to diversify their workforce, Jopwell not only helps fill roles from internships to experienced positions but also fosters a national dialogue about workplace diversity. The company has received recognition for its innovative approach and commitment to leveraging technology to enhance access to career opportunities.
Plastiq Inc. is a payment service provider that allows users to make payments with credit and debit cards, regardless of whether the recipient accepts card payments. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, Plastiq facilitates transactions for various expenses, including tuition, taxes, rent, utilities, and insurance, targeting businesses, institutions, and individual consumers in the United States and Canada. The platform enables users to earn credit card rewards, access early-payment discounts, and manage their cash flow more effectively. By automating B2B payments, Plastiq offers small and medium-sized enterprises a comprehensive suite of services that simplifies the payment process, allowing them to pay or receive payments via credit cards without incurring additional fees. The company aims to provide innovative payment solutions on a global scale, serving customers in over 150 countries.
Manus Bio
Venture Round in 2017
Manus Bio recreates plant processes in microorganisms using fermentation technology. This enables the production of natural ingredients such as flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, bio-pesticides, and pharmaceuticals, offering businesses affordable and sustainable solutions.
High Brew Coffee
Series B in 2017
High Brew Coffee, Inc., founded in 2013 and based in Austin, Texas, specializes in producing cold-brewed coffee beverages. The company offers ready-to-drink coffee made from Arabica beans that are cold brewed over an extended period, which results in a naturally sweeter flavor profile, higher antioxidant content, and lower acidity. This unique brewing process allows consumers to enjoy a refreshing, low-sugar coffee experience. High Brew Coffee serves its customers through retail stores and online channels, aiming to provide a convenient and enjoyable coffee option. Additionally, the company emphasizes sustainable practices, helping farmers improve profitability while minimizing environmental impact.
Genome Medical
Series A in 2017
Genome Medical operates a platform that connects individuals and healthcare providers with genetic specialists. It offers virtual genetic care services, including clinical consultations for various health areas like cancer, cardiology, and reproductive health. The company uses its Genome Care Delivery technology to facilitate efficient genetic assessments and personalized treatment plans.
Tamr
Venture Round in 2017
Tamr is an enterprise data unification company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It builds a platform that uses machine learning and human insight to connect and enrich disparate data sources at scale. The solution supports data preparation, mastering, and integration for industries such as financial services, life sciences, government, oil and gas, manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, telecommunications, and media. It offers applications for procurement analytics, clinical data conversion, media analytics, and customer data integration. The platform helps organizations derive actionable insights and improve decision-making. Founded in 2013 by database experts, it has deployed in production at information services providers, pharmaceutical firms, and retailers.
Capella Space
Series A in 2017
Capella Space is an information services company based in San Francisco that operates a constellation of small satellites equipped with synthetic aperture radar, delivering on-demand, high-resolution radar imagery of the Earth's surface. The SAR imagery can be acquired through clouds, smoke, fog, and darkness, enabling continuous global monitoring and rapid insight across industries. Capella's services support infrastructure monitoring, agriculture, disaster response, maritime domain awareness, city planning and mapping, and business intelligence, helping customers detect sub-meter surface changes, track economic activity, and monitor environmental and security-related conditions. Founded in 2016, Capella Space provides timely earth observation for commerce, conservation, and safety.
OpenGov is a provider of cloud-based software for public sector operations, focusing on budgeting, procurement, performance management, and transparency. Its platform combines budgeting and financial management tools with analytics and visualization capabilities, enabling decision makers to streamline the annual budget process, benchmark against other governments, and share insights. It offers ERP-like modules for local governments to improve financial management, and OpenGov Transparency to publish financial data for public accountability. The company also provides open data solutions using CKAN for government data portals and OpenGov Comparisons for benchmarking across the OpenGov Network. Additional capabilities cover automated procurement, streamlined permitting and licensing workflows, asset management, and community engagement to improve service delivery. OpenGov serves finance directors, administrators, and elected officials, and is based in Redwood City, California.
Wasabi Technologies, Inc. is a Boston-based company that offers a cloud storage platform tailored for hybrid and multi-cloud media workflows. Founded in 2016, Wasabi provides hot storage solutions that utilize an Amazon S3 compatible API, enabling organizations to store and access data quickly, with average time-to-first-byte speeds under 15 milliseconds. The company's platform is designed to be simple and affordable, allowing customers to access unlimited data without complex pricing tiers or unpredictable egress fees. Wasabi's services cater to various industries, including media and entertainment, education, scientific research, law enforcement, healthcare, and energy. The company has gained recognition for its rapid growth and innovative approach to cloud storage, serving tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
Rhone Apparel
Venture Round in 2017
Rhone was born out of a need-created to fill the void in the modern mens lifestyle offering. To provide an attire option with purpose-clothing that refuses to be designated as business or leisure or any pursuit between. For the man that values form and function alike. For the man that demands something technical enough to keep up with him in his active pursuits and stylish enough to keep up with the rest of his lifestyle. Our aim is to deliver the most premium quality mens active apparel that leaves you inspired.
Getaway
Funding Round in 2017
Getaway is a wellness hospitality company specializing in cabin rentals nestled in serene natural landscapes. Its primary focus is promoting disconnection from technology to encourage genuine conversation and appreciation of nature. Getaway provides lockboxes for guests' phones, aiming to create an immersive experience that helps individuals reconnect with themselves and nature. Strategically located near major cities like New York, Boston, and Washington D.C., its outposts offer convenient escapes for city-dwellers.
Divergent
Series A in 2017
Divergent develops and manufactures 3D-printed cars and has created the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS), an end-to-end software-hardware platform for industrial digital manufacturing. DAPS enables customers to design, additively manufacture, and automatically assemble complex vehicle structures for automotive, aerospace, and defense applications. The system aims to optimize designs, reduce material use, and eliminate upfront capital expenditure by removing tooling needs and dematerializing components, thereby improving manufacturing efficiency and environmental sustainability across vehicle programs. Divergent's approach targets radical reductions in cost and lead times while enabling scalable, custom manufacturing, addressing decarbonization and demand for lighter, stronger structures.
Thistle
Venture Round in 2017
Thistle, established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in delivering ready-to-eat, plant-based meals, snacks, and cold-pressed juices directly to customers. Its offerings are nutritious, gourmet, and sourced locally and organically, making healthy eating convenient and accessible.
Emerald Cloud Lab
Series A in 2016
Founded in 2010 by two scientists, Emerald Cloud Lab develops a life sciences laboratory platform designed to automate and optimize routine workflows. The company offers tools for various experiment types, aiming to accelerate innovation in the pharmaceutical sector.
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.
Unity Biotechnology
Series B in 2016
Unity Biotechnology is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing therapeutics that prevent, halt, or reverse age-related diseases. Its primary focus involves targeting senescent cells, designing senolytic medicines to clear these cells from the body while leaving normal cells unaffected. The company's pipeline includes UBX1325 for age-related eye diseases like diabetic macular edema.
EverQuote
Series B in 2016
EverQuote operates an online marketplace connecting consumers with insurance providers, offering auto, home, and life insurance quotes driven by data science.
Oura is a Finnish company that specializes in the development of a smart wellness ring designed to monitor and track various biometric data related to health and well-being. The ring incorporates advanced sensors to measure key metrics such as heart rate, sleep cycles, and activity levels, providing users with insights into their physiological and behavioral responses to sleep, rest, and recovery. This data is accessible through the accompanying Oura application, which enables users to understand their overall health status and make informed lifestyle choices. Oura operates within the health and wellness industry, focusing on enhancing the user's understanding of their body and promoting better health outcomes.
Honor is a leading senior care network and technology platform that focuses on enhancing the quality of life for older adults and their families. Founded in 2014 by Cameron Ring, Monica Lo, Sandy Jen, and Seth Sternberg in San Francisco, California, Honor has established itself as a pioneer in the home care industry. The company offers expert in-home care services for seniors, leveraging an integrated system of third-party care providers. By combining scalable workforce management with personalized care, Honor enables older adults to live safely and comfortably in their own homes. In 2021, Honor expanded its reach by acquiring Home Instead, enhancing its capabilities through a global network and a relationship-based care model. This strategic move positions Honor to address the evolving needs of aging adults and professional caregivers worldwide.
Flexe, Inc. operates a cloud-based warehousing services marketplace that connects organizations needing additional warehousing and fulfillment services with those that have excess capacity. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Seattle, the company specializes in omnichannel logistics, providing solutions for eCommerce fulfillment, retail distribution, same-day delivery, and network capacity. By integrating technology with an open logistics network, Flexe enables retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, and logistics companies to optimize their operations, address inventory overflow, and streamline material handling. This approach allows clients to enhance their distribution networks by accessing affordable warehouse spaces, thereby maximizing revenue potential while maintaining operational efficiency.
Long-Term Stock Exchange
Series A in 2016
The Long-Term Stock Exchange (LTSE) is a national securities exchange regulated by the SEC, established to foster alignment between companies and long-term investors with an emphasis on value creation. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, LTSE aims to reverse the decline in the number of public companies in the United States by offering a new venue for listings that prioritizes long-term growth and sustainability. The organization has assembled a team of experts in finance, regulation, law, and technology, strategically located in New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. Through its innovative approach, LTSE seeks to enhance the experience for public companies and investors, ultimately promoting a healthier financial ecosystem focused on enduring value.
RubiconMD
Series A in 2016
RubiconMD, Inc. is a healthcare technology company that offers an online platform facilitating communication between primary care clinicians and specialists through eConsults. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, RubiconMD enables primary care providers to quickly seek guidance and opinions on medical cases, thereby enhancing patient care and reducing costs. The platform allows clinicians to identify specialists based on various criteria, such as ratings and experience, ensuring informed decision-making in patient management. Additionally, RubiconMD provides continuing medical education (CME) programs, including live and on-demand webinars, and features RubiconRx, a clinical pharmacy service that supports medication management for patients. The company serves a diverse clientele, including employers, community health centers, health plans, and direct primary care practices, and also offers services related to electronic health records, workflow integration, and clinician engagement.
Wasabi
Venture Round in 2016
Wasabi Technologies, Inc. is a Boston-based company that offers a cloud storage platform tailored for hybrid and multi-cloud media workflows. Founded in 2016, Wasabi provides hot storage solutions that utilize an Amazon S3 compatible API, enabling organizations to store and access data quickly, with average time-to-first-byte speeds under 15 milliseconds. The company's platform is designed to be simple and affordable, allowing customers to access unlimited data without complex pricing tiers or unpredictable egress fees. Wasabi's services cater to various industries, including media and entertainment, education, scientific research, law enforcement, healthcare, and energy. The company has gained recognition for its rapid growth and innovative approach to cloud storage, serving tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
Lessonly is an enterprise educational platform that offers online education and training services tailored for organizations. Its software is designed to help companies create and manage step-by-step lessons, which can be assigned to employees for effective onboarding and ongoing training. By enabling teams to capture, measure, search, and update training content, Lessonly enhances the learning experience and improves employee performance. The platform aims to streamline the training process, making it easier for organizations to equip their workforce with the necessary skills and knowledge.
Emulate is a biotechnology company that develops organ-on-a-chip human emulation technology to model how diseases, medicines, chemicals, and foods affect human health. Its platform includes lung, intestinal, liver, and skin organ chips that reproduce normal biology and disease states, enabling human-relevant insights beyond traditional cell culture or animal models. The company also provides drug development tools and instrumentation software to support research and development workflows for researchers across biotechnology, pharmaceutical, consumer health, cosmetics, chemical, food, and agrochemical sectors, as well as government agencies and academic institutions. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Boston, Emulate aims to accelerate understanding of human biology and improve human health outcomes.
Domo operates a cloud-based platform that digitally connects employees at all levels with real-time data and insights, enabling business management via smartphones.
dataxu, inc. is a marketing analytics software company that provides solutions for brand marketers and agencies globally. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products including TouchPoint, a demand side platform for multi-channel marketing; OneView, which helps marketers build a comprehensive understanding of consumer behavior; and the Marketing Intelligence Center, a dashboard that consolidates data and performance metrics. Other offerings include ClearSight, an analytics platform for customer insights, and TotalTV, which facilitates audience-based targeting across various TV formats. dataxu also produces insights through white papers and reports, and provides training and managed services for its platform users. The company serves diverse industries such as automotive, financial services, and consumer packaged goods. As a subsidiary of Roku, Inc., dataxu continues to focus on enhancing marketing effectiveness through data-driven strategies.
STEM
Venture Round in 2016
Kano Computing Limited specializes in developing educational kits and a coding platform aimed at children and young learners. Founded in 2013 and based in London, the company provides a range of do-it-yourself hardware kits that allow users to create games, synthesize music, and animate characters. Its offerings include the Motion Sensor Kit, which uses a USB sensor to translate physical movements into data, enhancing the learning experience. Kano's products are designed to teach users about computers and coding through engaging, hands-on projects, fostering creativity and essential coding skills. The company sells its kits online and also exports its products internationally, making its educational tools accessible to a global audience.
Rigetti Computing
Series A in 2016
Rigetti Computing is a full-stack quantum computing company that designs, manufactures, and deploys quantum integrated circuits in low-temperature environments. It develops control systems for quantum logic operations and software to integrate its systems into existing cloud infrastructure. The company focuses on near-term applications in computational chemistry and machine learning, offering the world's first full-stack programming and execution environment for quantum/classical computing.