FYTO provides innovative solutions which improve the economic and environmental sustainability of agriculture for farmers around the world. FYTO is developing:
NOVEL NUTRIENT-DENSE CROPS that have ultra-high yields and ultra-low resource requirements, STATE-OF-THE ART CULTIVATION AND HARVESTING SYSTEMS for exceptional quality and consistency, CLIMATE-FRIENDLY METHODOLOGIES for resiliency and long-term sustainability, and a range of GROUNDBREAKING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS such as animal feed and biofertilizer.
Vention Inc. operates a cloud platform to design and order custom machines. The company provides 3D Machine Builder, a cloud based assembly software; MachineMotion that allows automation specialists and first timers to automate their design; and T-slot aluminum extrusion systems for precision and rigidity. Its products and services allow mechanical designers to design, order, and share their custom machines directly from web browsers. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
Droplette is their patent-pending transdermal delivery system for delivery of drugs up to 60% larger than current treatments deep into skin over large surface areas. Their unique device is painless, contact free, portable and generates no disposables. It is designed to deliver antibiotics for serious ulcers and skin infections, reducing risk secondary complications or antibiotic resistance. Future applications include localized delivery of chemotherapeutics for skin cancer and drugs for anti-aging.
Point One Navigation is building a localization service accurate down to a few centimeters at a cost 100x less than existing solutions. Using proprietary sensor fusion algorithms between computer vision and satellite navigation data coupled with a network of sensors, the solution out performs inferior single sensor techniques and does so without the need for special hardware.
More info available at info@pointonenav.com
VergeSense Inc. builds deep learning sensors that capture occupancy data on the market. It builds a software that translates data into real-insights. The company also provides wireless and wired sensors; and agile workplace design, portfolio optimization, smart cleaning, and enhanced employee experience services. VergeSense Inc. was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Maka Autonomous Robotic Systems, Inc. designs and develops mobile robots for weed control. The company’s products specialize in robotics, autonomous, and deep learning technologies focused on eliminating weeds and unwanted plants, enabling cultivators to optimize crop yield. Maka Autonomous Robotic Systems, Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Seattle, Washington.
We started Foundation Devices to make beautifully designed, open source hardware for Bitcoin and the decentralized Internet. To bring great design and UX to hardware wallets, nodes, and more. To empower individuals to securely use and store Bitcoin while maintaining their sovereignty. To help our industry cross the chasm while staying true to its founding ideals. We call this open hardware. And we are excited to bring it to the world!
We started Foundation Devices to make beautifully designed, open source hardware for Bitcoin and the decentralized Internet. To bring great design and UX to hardware wallets, nodes, and more. To empower individuals to securely use and store Bitcoin while maintaining their sovereignty. To help our industry cross the chasm while staying true to its founding ideals. We call this open hardware. And we are excited to bring it to the world!
Safehub Inc. specializes in technology and structural health monitoring services aimed at enhancing property-related risk modeling and planning. The company offers the Safehub Global Platform, which utilizes physics-based technology, sensors, and artificial intelligence to provide real-time, building-specific data on structural health. This platform enables corporations to manage catastrophe risk effectively, refine insurance and risk reduction strategies, and expedite emergency response and recovery efforts shortly after a disaster occurs. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Safehub is dedicated to delivering critical risk information that supports risk managers in their decision-making processes.
Pair Eyewear makes wearing prescription and nonprescription glasses and sunglasses exciting, empowering and playful for children. Pair believes glasses for children can be more than a static medical device. Glasses can be a canvas on which children express their evolving interests and growing personalities. Through an e-commerce platform, Pair is redesigning the glasses experience, making it engaging for children and painless for parents.
Pair Eyewear is redefining the eyewear experience for children by bringing continual customizability, freedom of choice, and affordability to kids' glasses.
Koya Medical, Inc. develops technology device to treat cancer related chronic lymphedema and venous diseases. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Oakland, California.
Safehub Inc. specializes in technology and structural health monitoring services aimed at enhancing property-related risk modeling and planning. The company offers the Safehub Global Platform, which utilizes physics-based technology, sensors, and artificial intelligence to provide real-time, building-specific data on structural health. This platform enables corporations to manage catastrophe risk effectively, refine insurance and risk reduction strategies, and expedite emergency response and recovery efforts shortly after a disaster occurs. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Safehub is dedicated to delivering critical risk information that supports risk managers in their decision-making processes.
Pulsa, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in the manufacturing of telemetry sensors designed to provide real-time inventory tracking and management solutions. Established in 2017, Pulsa produces a range of sensors, including differential pressure sensors for bulk and cryogenic gases, high-pressure sensors for cylinder gases, and weight sensors for various hard goods such as fasteners and medical supplies. The company integrates purpose-built hardware with advanced machine learning technology to analyze consumption patterns, enabling customers to optimize their inventory management by receiving timely alerts for reordering or replacement needs.
VergeSense Inc. builds deep learning sensors that capture occupancy data on the market. It builds a software that translates data into real-insights. The company also provides wireless and wired sensors; and agile workplace design, portfolio optimization, smart cleaning, and enhanced employee experience services. VergeSense Inc. was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Born from the founders’ recognition that their diverse but complementary skills and experiences would enable them to successfully address challenges that others had not, the company set about solving a vexing problem: how to bring true proteomics to the world in a way that accelerates therapeutic development, dramatically improves medical diagnostics, and makes personalized and predictive medicine a reality. The extraordinary team at Nautilus represents a wide spectrum of disciplines and expertise, including protein chemists, chip designers, molecular biologists, data scientists, material scientists, biophysicists, optical engineers, microfluidics engineers, bioinformaticists, software engineers, and more. Nautilus is positioned to revolutionize proteomics, transform the way drugs are developed, and significantly improve the way human health is managed.
Flare Jewelry, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in personal safety solutions for women. Founded in 2016, Flare has developed a discreet smart bracelet designed to assist wearers in uncomfortable or unsafe situations. The bracelet features a secret escape button that, when pressed, activates a mobile application to alert designated contacts and utilizes global positioning tracking to enhance safety. This system empowers women by providing them with a sense of control and security, enabling them to navigate crowded environments more confidently. Flare's innovative approach combines personal safety with technology to create a user-friendly solution tailored to individual needs.
Field Trip Health, Inc. providing simple, evidence-based therapies for healing and heightening engagement with the world.
Audigo Labs, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops a pocket-sized recording studio designed for musicians, podcasters, and content creators. Founded in 2019, Audigo provides a platform that enables users to capture, edit, and share professional-quality audio and video recordings. The company offers a mobile audio and video creation device that enhances recording capabilities through additional hardware and software subscriptions. Its technology supports live streaming, multi-user collaboration, and efficient distribution, allowing content creators in the entertainment industry to produce high-quality content spontaneously and effectively.
Heroes Jobs Inc. develops a video job application that connects job seekers with employers. Its application enables users to answer a set of pre-recorded video questions of interview by re-recording their answers as many times as they want and send it to the employers. Heroes Jobs Inc. was founded in 2017 and is based in San Francisco, California.
Emme, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in San Francisco, California, dedicated to improving women's health through innovative solutions. The company has developed the Emme Smart Case and mobile application, designed to assist women in managing their birth control more effectively. This integrated system utilizes multi-sensor technology to track pill intake, alleviating the challenge of remembering to take medication and alerting users when back-up contraception is necessary. Additionally, the app provides a holistic view of women's health by enabling users to monitor their menstrual cycles, moods, and potential side effects. Founded in 2000, Emme aims to modernize women's health management by making birth control more accessible and user-friendly.
Blue Lake Packaging, Inc. specializes in the development and delivery of fiber-based sustainable packaging solutions aimed at reducing plastic waste throughout the supply chain. The company focuses on innovative cellulose fiber-based materials and manufacturing processes to create products such as ESD protective packaging, transparent protective film, food-grade waterproof packaging, and fine molded fiber. Additionally, Blue Lake Packaging offers consulting services to assist clients in designing biodegradable, compostable, or recyclable packaging options. With a commitment to sustainability, the company seeks to transform the entire supply chain and product life cycle, helping manufacturers and brands meet the increasing demand for environmentally friendly packaging solutions. Blue Lake Packaging operates from locations in both New York and California.
Eternal is a company that develops an avatar social network, which allows users to create and interact through personalized avatars. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, the company launched a private beta of its platform in January 2020. Eternal aims to provide a unique social experience by enabling users to express themselves and connect with others in a virtual environment.
Eternal is a company that develops an avatar social network, which allows users to create and interact through personalized avatars. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, the company launched a private beta of its platform in January 2020. Eternal aims to provide a unique social experience by enabling users to express themselves and connect with others in a virtual environment.
Maka Autonomous Robotic Systems, Inc. designs and develops mobile robots for weed control. The company’s products specialize in robotics, autonomous, and deep learning technologies focused on eliminating weeds and unwanted plants, enabling cultivators to optimize crop yield. Maka Autonomous Robotic Systems, Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Seattle, Washington.
Faculty is a Modern Grooming company that creates products, routines, and habits to make skin look good. They believe feeling good in one’s skin, feeling fully and wholly yourself, lends a person the confidence to live free from constraint. So they’re reimagining grooming—with more tools to help them. Their vision of modern grooming is a daily practice of self-creation, designed from the ground up. Their purpose is to inspire connection, self-expression, daring, style, and confidence—all to improve one’s quality of life. They value cultural disruption, in its many forms of advocacy, conversation, and movements is the key to creating a better world.
Resident Boost is a funded mission-driven company that is focused on improving the leasing process for tenants, landlords, and property managers. Resident Boost was birthed from the frustrations the founders faced when trying to lease their own apartments. The process was fragmented and the workflow was broken. At Resident Boost, our mission is to make leasing frictionless by leveraging conversational AI and machine learning to reduce the time and involvement needed from tenants, landlords, and property managers.
Join, Inc. operates a preconstruction intelligence platform designed to enhance decision-making processes in the construction industry. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, the company serves a diverse clientele, including contractors, designers, owners, and suppliers. The platform optimizes product and material selection tailored to the unique characteristics of each project, providing clarity that facilitates collaboration among stakeholders. It offers real-time insights into cost trends, visualizes estimated budgets, and helps manage risks and opportunities. By empowering contractors and architects with deep material expertise, Join enhances whole-building performance and promotes efficient workflows, enabling faster and more informed decision-making throughout the preconstruction phase.
Maev, Inc. is a New York-based company focused on dog wellness through the provision of nutrition-rich food and supplements. Founded in 2018, Maev manufactures a variety of products, including raw food bowls, vitamin-enriched bars, and bone broth, all made from ingredients approved for human consumption. The company emphasizes a tailored approach to pet nutrition, offering diet consultancy services that consider factors such as breed, age, weight, activity level, and lifestyle. Maev operates primarily through an online platform, providing a daily bowl subscription model to help dog owners ensure their pets receive holistic nutrition. This approach aims to fill dietary gaps for urban dogs while fostering a supportive community in New York City.
FYTO provides innovative solutions which improve the economic and environmental sustainability of agriculture for farmers around the world. FYTO is developing:
NOVEL NUTRIENT-DENSE CROPS that have ultra-high yields and ultra-low resource requirements, STATE-OF-THE ART CULTIVATION AND HARVESTING SYSTEMS for exceptional quality and consistency, CLIMATE-FRIENDLY METHODOLOGIES for resiliency and long-term sustainability, and a range of GROUNDBREAKING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS such as animal feed and biofertilizer.
Bobbie Baby, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in organic infant nutrition products. Founded in 2018, the company offers a natural infant formula made from pasture-raised milk sourced from organic valley farms. Bobbie aims to provide parents with healthy and safe food options for their babies. Its products are available for purchase online through the company's website, and the company also offers food delivery services within California.
HUMM Technologies Pty Ltd is an Australian company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Perth. It specializes in developing a neurotechnology platform that integrates software and hardware to enhance human capabilities. The company's primary focus is on creating non-invasive wearable devices that leverage advances in machine learning and cloud processing. Its flagship product, a wearable patch, has demonstrated the ability to improve working memory by 20% in clinical trials conducted by researchers from UCSF and Berkeley. By combining artificial intelligence with neuroscience, HUMM aims to facilitate behavioral changes and provide a healthier alternative to traditional medications and supplements for cognitive enhancement, ultimately improving the quality of life for users.
Core Wellness, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company focused on mental wellness through guided meditation. Established in 2015, it specializes in developing innovative meditation devices that utilize haptic feedback and biosensors to enhance the meditation experience. These devices are designed to help users connect more deeply, manage stress, relax, and improve sleep quality by providing personalized techniques and real-time feedback. Core's technology aims to simplify daily meditation practices, making it accessible and effective for individuals seeking to improve their mental well-being.
Wone, Inc. is a company that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling athletic wear for women. Founded in 2017 and based in Portland, Oregon, Wone offers a range of products including leggings, sports bras, shorts, and cardigans. The company aims to provide luxury sportswear at accessible prices, catering to customers through its online platform.
Vention Inc. operates a cloud platform to design and order custom machines. The company provides 3D Machine Builder, a cloud based assembly software; MachineMotion that allows automation specialists and first timers to automate their design; and T-slot aluminum extrusion systems for precision and rigidity. Its products and services allow mechanical designers to design, order, and share their custom machines directly from web browsers. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
DropGenie is a biotechnology company founded in 2018 and based in Montreal, Canada. The company focuses on developing connected hardware that automates gene editing processes, thereby enhancing the efficiency of genetic engineering. Its platform streamlines liquid handling and experimental conditions, which helps scientists reduce costs while improving the standardization and reproducibility of their work. By generating standardized and compatible scientific information, DropGenie aims to accelerate the pace of discovery in the field of genetics, making advancements in gene editing more accessible to researchers.
VergeSense Inc. builds deep learning sensors that capture occupancy data on the market. It builds a software that translates data into real-insights. The company also provides wireless and wired sensors; and agile workplace design, portfolio optimization, smart cleaning, and enhanced employee experience services. VergeSense Inc. was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Noctrix Health, Inc. is an early-stage medical device company based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 2018. The company specializes in the development of therapeutic wearable devices aimed at treating chronic neurological and sleep disorders. By focusing on innovative therapies, Noctrix Health seeks to address the unmet needs of patients suffering from these conditions.
Bobbie Baby, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in organic infant nutrition products. Founded in 2018, the company offers a natural infant formula made from pasture-raised milk sourced from organic valley farms. Bobbie aims to provide parents with healthy and safe food options for their babies. Its products are available for purchase online through the company's website, and the company also offers food delivery services within California.
Whym is an innovative text-based boutique that simplifies the shopping experience for career-focused women by allowing them to browse and purchase products through text messages. Founded by a team experienced in launching consumer products, Whym prioritizes convenience and personalization by enabling customers to interact with real people instead of automated systems. Users can initiate their shopping by texting a designated number, receiving a curated list of options that can be navigated using emojis. The unique Whym Wallet facilitates secure transactions without the need for passwords or PINs, streamlining the purchasing process. By focusing on niche, high-quality brands that align with modern values such as ethics and wellness, Whym caters specifically to the interests and needs of contemporary women. Products are shipped within one to four business days, and future purchases can be completed entirely via text, enhancing both ease and efficiency in shopping.
Pulsa, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in the manufacturing of telemetry sensors designed to provide real-time inventory tracking and management solutions. Established in 2017, Pulsa produces a range of sensors, including differential pressure sensors for bulk and cryogenic gases, high-pressure sensors for cylinder gases, and weight sensors for various hard goods such as fasteners and medical supplies. The company integrates purpose-built hardware with advanced machine learning technology to analyze consumption patterns, enabling customers to optimize their inventory management by receiving timely alerts for reordering or replacement needs.
Orbit Fab offers a supply of satellite propellant in Earth Orbit that expands the operational potential of new and existing space assets. It develops the infrastructure needed to grow a thriving in-space market for products and services that support both existing space businesses (communications and Earth observation) and new industries like space tourism, manufacturing, and mining. The future for satellites is no longer restricted to the fuel they are launched with.
Orbit Fab was founded in 2018 by its Co-Founders Daniel Faber and Jeremy Schiel.
Dor specializes in providing retail traffic counting solution. It democratizes the power of big data for every retailer with an affordable and accurate foot traffic counting system. Dor provides the tools needed to make better staffing and marketing decisions, increasing revenue while saving time.
The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
QSM Diagnostics, Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2014 as a spin-out from the Goluch Group at Northeastern University. The company specializes in developing and manufacturing point-of-care diagnostics aimed at identifying bacterial infections, particularly ear infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa in dogs. With decades of experience in the development and commercialization of medical devices, QSM Diagnostics focuses on electrochemical sensors and related medical devices to enhance diagnostic accuracy and speed. The company's expertise in sensor technology positions it to address critical needs in veterinary diagnostics.
Tonal Systems, Inc. is a manufacturer and provider of innovative fitness training equipment designed for home use. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company specializes in a smart home gym system that incorporates artificial intelligence and expert coaching to deliver personalized strength training workouts. The equipment is wall-mounted and utilizes a unique technology that offers adjustable resistance through magnets and electricity, making it unnecessary to use traditional weights. Tonal provides customized workout plans tailored to individual goals, such as muscle building and improving athletic performance, along with live-recorded classes led by professional coaches. The company operates in several states, including California, New Jersey, Florida, New York, Texas, Massachusetts, Washington, and Minnesota.
Mightier is a gaming platform and family program scientifically-proven to help kids regulate their emotions. It is a bioresponsive program that harnesses the mind-body connection to build emotional regulation in its players. Its program of bioresponsive video games, developed at Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, aims to help children with behavioral and emotional challenges learn how to harness emotions in daily life. Mightier was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
Emme, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in San Francisco, California, dedicated to improving women's health through innovative solutions. The company has developed the Emme Smart Case and mobile application, designed to assist women in managing their birth control more effectively. This integrated system utilizes multi-sensor technology to track pill intake, alleviating the challenge of remembering to take medication and alerting users when back-up contraception is necessary. Additionally, the app provides a holistic view of women's health by enabling users to monitor their menstrual cycles, moods, and potential side effects. Founded in 2000, Emme aims to modernize women's health management by making birth control more accessible and user-friendly.
Pair Eyewear makes wearing prescription and nonprescription glasses and sunglasses exciting, empowering and playful for children. Pair believes glasses for children can be more than a static medical device. Glasses can be a canvas on which children express their evolving interests and growing personalities. Through an e-commerce platform, Pair is redesigning the glasses experience, making it engaging for children and painless for parents.
Pair Eyewear is redefining the eyewear experience for children by bringing continual customizability, freedom of choice, and affordability to kids' glasses.
Grow Labs Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in developing innovative gardening solutions, particularly a smart planter designed for home use. Founded in 2015, the GROW planter assists users in cultivating organic vegetables and herbs by providing a comprehensive gardening experience. It simplifies the process for individuals, including those who may lack gardening expertise, by supplying essential materials such as seeds, soil, and nutrients. Additionally, the GROW system actively monitors the growing environment to ensure optimal conditions for plant health, facilitating successful gardening outcomes for users.
Pair Eyewear makes wearing prescription and nonprescription glasses and sunglasses exciting, empowering and playful for children. Pair believes glasses for children can be more than a static medical device. Glasses can be a canvas on which children express their evolving interests and growing personalities. Through an e-commerce platform, Pair is redesigning the glasses experience, making it engaging for children and painless for parents.
Pair Eyewear is redefining the eyewear experience for children by bringing continual customizability, freedom of choice, and affordability to kids' glasses.
Core Wellness, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company focused on mental wellness through guided meditation. Established in 2015, it specializes in developing innovative meditation devices that utilize haptic feedback and biosensors to enhance the meditation experience. These devices are designed to help users connect more deeply, manage stress, relax, and improve sleep quality by providing personalized techniques and real-time feedback. Core's technology aims to simplify daily meditation practices, making it accessible and effective for individuals seeking to improve their mental well-being.
Safehub Inc. specializes in technology and structural health monitoring services aimed at enhancing property-related risk modeling and planning. The company offers the Safehub Global Platform, which utilizes physics-based technology, sensors, and artificial intelligence to provide real-time, building-specific data on structural health. This platform enables corporations to manage catastrophe risk effectively, refine insurance and risk reduction strategies, and expedite emergency response and recovery efforts shortly after a disaster occurs. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Safehub is dedicated to delivering critical risk information that supports risk managers in their decision-making processes.
Vention Inc. operates a cloud platform to design and order custom machines. The company provides 3D Machine Builder, a cloud based assembly software; MachineMotion that allows automation specialists and first timers to automate their design; and T-slot aluminum extrusion systems for precision and rigidity. Its products and services allow mechanical designers to design, order, and share their custom machines directly from web browsers. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
Droplette is their patent-pending transdermal delivery system for delivery of drugs up to 60% larger than current treatments deep into skin over large surface areas. Their unique device is painless, contact free, portable and generates no disposables. It is designed to deliver antibiotics for serious ulcers and skin infections, reducing risk secondary complications or antibiotic resistance. Future applications include localized delivery of chemotherapeutics for skin cancer and drugs for anti-aging.
SpinLaunch Inc., a spaceflight technology development company, focuses on the development of an alternative launch system that uses a large mass accelerator to hurl payloads to space. It builds a kinetic space launch system that allows for on-demand launches of small satellites in any weather. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Long Beach, California.
Barking Labs Corp., doing business as Fi, offers a GPS (Global Positioning System) enabled dog collar. The company develops a dog collar that provides pet activity tracking through a mobile application for pet parents. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Brooklyn, New York.
Point One Navigation is building a localization service accurate down to a few centimeters at a cost 100x less than existing solutions. Using proprietary sensor fusion algorithms between computer vision and satellite navigation data coupled with a network of sensors, the solution out performs inferior single sensor techniques and does so without the need for special hardware.
More info available at info@pointonenav.com
Xenio Corp. is a technology company specializing in Internet of Things (IoT) solutions designed to enhance customer engagement in physical spaces. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, the company offers a comprehensive platform that integrates hardware and software to provide precise indoor positioning and analytics. Its products, such as Xenio Point and Xenio Dash, facilitate advanced tracking of visitor behavior in environments like retail stores, hotels, and healthcare facilities. The platform combines various technologies to deliver real-time insights into customer interactions, enabling businesses to implement targeted marketing strategies based on actual behaviors. Additionally, Xenio Corp. offers tools for campaign management and marketing zone oversight through its cloud-based services. This innovative approach allows retailers to optimize the shopping experience by bridging the gap between online and offline marketing efforts, ultimately transforming physical spaces into strategic assets.
Mightier is a gaming platform and family program scientifically-proven to help kids regulate their emotions. It is a bioresponsive program that harnesses the mind-body connection to build emotional regulation in its players. Its program of bioresponsive video games, developed at Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, aims to help children with behavioral and emotional challenges learn how to harness emotions in daily life. Mightier was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
Bringing the Internet to Low Earth Orbit
VNYL, Inc., doing business as Vinylgram, provides subscription-based music services. The company delivers curated playlists and physical vinyl records based on the user's connected streaming music accounts. It also provides TRNTBL, a smart-record player that identifies the music played on the actual vinyl record to socialize analog audio listeners and enhance the user’s new music discovery experience. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in El Segundo, California.
Spark Grills features proprietary wood and charcoal Briq system, loading and quick ignition is simple, while clean-up is seamless and mess-free. Spark is a design-forward charcoal grill that fires up in seconds and has oven-like temperature control, allowing grilling enthusiasts, and home chefs alike, to dial in their culinary creativity.
It was founded in 2017 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado.
Flare Jewelry, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in personal safety solutions for women. Founded in 2016, Flare has developed a discreet smart bracelet designed to assist wearers in uncomfortable or unsafe situations. The bracelet features a secret escape button that, when pressed, activates a mobile application to alert designated contacts and utilizes global positioning tracking to enhance safety. This system empowers women by providing them with a sense of control and security, enabling them to navigate crowded environments more confidently. Flare's innovative approach combines personal safety with technology to create a user-friendly solution tailored to individual needs.
Vention Inc. operates a cloud platform to design and order custom machines. The company provides 3D Machine Builder, a cloud based assembly software; MachineMotion that allows automation specialists and first timers to automate their design; and T-slot aluminum extrusion systems for precision and rigidity. Its products and services allow mechanical designers to design, order, and share their custom machines directly from web browsers. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
Sense Labs, Inc. is a technology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in home energy monitoring solutions. Established in 2013, the company develops and manufactures electronic devices that analyze electricity usage in households. Its flagship product, Sense, utilizes current sensors installed on main breakers to capture the electronic signatures of various appliances. This system employs advanced algorithms to identify and differentiate individual devices, providing users with insights into their energy consumption. Sense also offers a range of related products, including Sense Solar, add-on sensors, and various replacement components. The data collected by these devices is transmitted to users via a dedicated mobile application, enhancing the home automation experience.
Byte Foods, Inc. manufactures automatic vending machines and refrigerators that serve food on-site at businesses. It serves customers in the San Francisco Bay Area. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in San Rafael, California. As of January 14, 2020, Byte Foods, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Oh My Green, Inc.
Our fully automated manufacturing analytics solution provides visualizations of real-time manufacturing production data, predictive notifications, as well as historical analytics, allowing factory workers to make faster, smarter, more confident decisions based on real-time data. We've simplified IoT for the shop floor and are empowering manufacturers with the easiest to use and simplest to integrate software on the market. MachineMetrics is driving manufacturing efficiency by more than 20% on average for our customers.
Embedded sensors analyze data from concrete as it is curing to report the strength of the concrete in real time. Using known methods from ASTM and their library of concrete mixes, all you need is their sensor and a smartphone.
With real-time feedback about the curing status of concrete, you will know:
- Concrete cured under acceptable conditions
- Concrete is not too cold
- Concrete is not too hot
- When to take the forms down
- When to move on with work
Tive is a Boston-based startup that helps companies take the surprises out of their supply chains through true end-to-end visibility. It is the easiest way for companies to manage their supply chain – and get results. Unlock unparalleled insight and enhanced visibility. They help companies improve efficiency and meet regulatory requirements by providing an end-to-end sensor solution to visualize, optimize, and monitor operations in real-time.
Core Wellness, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company focused on mental wellness through guided meditation. Established in 2015, it specializes in developing innovative meditation devices that utilize haptic feedback and biosensors to enhance the meditation experience. These devices are designed to help users connect more deeply, manage stress, relax, and improve sleep quality by providing personalized techniques and real-time feedback. Core's technology aims to simplify daily meditation practices, making it accessible and effective for individuals seeking to improve their mental well-being.
Core Wellness, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company focused on mental wellness through guided meditation. Established in 2015, it specializes in developing innovative meditation devices that utilize haptic feedback and biosensors to enhance the meditation experience. These devices are designed to help users connect more deeply, manage stress, relax, and improve sleep quality by providing personalized techniques and real-time feedback. Core's technology aims to simplify daily meditation practices, making it accessible and effective for individuals seeking to improve their mental well-being.
Aluna develops a portable spirometry test device paired with an interactive iPhone game. The company offers a health platform to help users and their child to track asthma symptoms, and monitor medication and treatment. Its solution also provides real-time data to share with doctor, and parents and doctors with insights into asthma event triggers. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in San Francisco, California.
With over $150 billion spent on delivered fuels (i.e. Propane, Heating Oil, Diesel, etc.) every year, fuel distribution companies struggle to efficiently plan deliveries with more than 50% of all delivery miles (or about 1/6th of total market spend) being unnecessary. Tank Utility uses real-time tank level measurements from IoT monitors and innovative business intelligence software to eliminate wasted delivery miles while helping fuel providers provide a better customer experience through greater transparency..
Muvr simplifies diagnostics and big data for orthopedic practices. Muvr was designed specifically for orthopedics in close collaboration with surgeons, physical therapists, and patients. It is a state-of-the-art healthcare platform that improves care and advance transparency and knowledge of the recovery process. It empowers patients to take control of their own recovery and seamlessly communicate highly granular mobility metrics while adding zero administrative burden to the care team.
Spyce is an original restaurant concept featuring a robotic kitchen that cooks and serves delicious meals. It is an intersection of technology and hospitality, making cravable or tasty and nutritious food at a broadly accessible price point. Spyce was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Somerville, MA, USA.
Lumos has developed the first smart sleep mask so people have a natural way to control their sleep cycle and wake up rested, restored, and ready to take on the day. Based on scientific research coming out of Stanford University, our mask uses low intensity light flashes to adjust the body’s internal clock and restore your sleep cycle naturally. It’s designed to shift the body clock of jet lagged business travelers, elite pro and college athletes, shift-workers, and teenagers so they can perform at their peak, focus, and work effectively throughout the day. Unlike pharmaceutical solutions, light therapy is a natural, validated remedy for sleep problems with no side effects.
Tempo Automation Inc. is a San Francisco-based electronics manufacturer specializing in the prototyping and low-volume production of printed circuit board assemblies. Founded in 2013, the company leverages a proprietary automation platform that integrates software, data analytics, and advanced manufacturing techniques to enhance speed, precision, and transparency in the development process. This innovative approach creates a seamless digital connection from design to delivery, allowing hardware developers to accelerate innovation and bring new products to market more efficiently. The company's smart factory is designed to optimize the complexities of electronics manufacturing, providing significant advantages in quality and agility for its clients. Tempo Automation is backed by various investors, including venture capital firms and individual investors, who support its mission to transform electronic product development.
Meural Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in digital wall displays and frames designed to showcase artwork and photography in a lifelike manner. Founded in 2014, Meural combines art, technology, and design to create a connected canvas that enhances personal spaces with access to a diverse range of art from various periods. The company also offers a feature called Sketchbook, which presents conversations, interviews, and articles with notable artists, curators, and designers. In 2018, Meural became a subsidiary of NETGEAR, further expanding its reach in the art technology sector.
Point One Navigation is building a localization service accurate down to a few centimeters at a cost 100x less than existing solutions. Using proprietary sensor fusion algorithms between computer vision and satellite navigation data coupled with a network of sensors, the solution out performs inferior single sensor techniques and does so without the need for special hardware.
More info available at info@pointonenav.com
Cape is a rapidly growing company headquartered in San Francisco and Cape Town, focused on enhancing internet connectivity. It develops a user-friendly software and hardware solution designed to monitor and improve WiFi networks, catering to IT managers who may not possess extensive networking expertise. Unlike traditional network monitoring tools, Cape's product includes network sensors that simulate human users, providing insights from the user's perspective. These sensors, along with intuitive dashboards and reports, enable users to quickly identify and resolve issues, thereby enhancing the quality of wireless local area networks (WLAN). Additionally, Cape aims to broaden internet access by offering public WiFi solutions that deliver high-speed broadband, making internet connectivity more affordable for residents and businesses. The company is actively expanding its team to include engineers, designers, sales personnel, and marketers who are committed to its mission of improving internet experiences.
Grow Labs Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in developing innovative gardening solutions, particularly a smart planter designed for home use. Founded in 2015, the GROW planter assists users in cultivating organic vegetables and herbs by providing a comprehensive gardening experience. It simplifies the process for individuals, including those who may lack gardening expertise, by supplying essential materials such as seeds, soil, and nutrients. Additionally, the GROW system actively monitors the growing environment to ensure optimal conditions for plant health, facilitating successful gardening outcomes for users.
DipJar, Inc. offers DipJar, an electronic tip jar to collect electronic gratuities, such as countertop tips in coffee shops, contributions to barbers or buskers, and donations to charity. Its DipJar enables nonprofits to collect one-step cashless donations wherever potential supporters encounter their cause. The company serves customers in the United States. DipJar, Inc. was incorporated in 2011 and is based in New York, New York.
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Tonal Systems, Inc. is a manufacturer and provider of innovative fitness training equipment designed for home use. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company specializes in a smart home gym system that incorporates artificial intelligence and expert coaching to deliver personalized strength training workouts. The equipment is wall-mounted and utilizes a unique technology that offers adjustable resistance through magnets and electricity, making it unnecessary to use traditional weights. Tonal provides customized workout plans tailored to individual goals, such as muscle building and improving athletic performance, along with live-recorded classes led by professional coaches. The company operates in several states, including California, New Jersey, Florida, New York, Texas, Massachusetts, Washington, and Minnesota.
With over $150 billion spent on delivered fuels (i.e. Propane, Heating Oil, Diesel, etc.) every year, fuel distribution companies struggle to efficiently plan deliveries with more than 50% of all delivery miles (or about 1/6th of total market spend) being unnecessary. Tank Utility uses real-time tank level measurements from IoT monitors and innovative business intelligence software to eliminate wasted delivery miles while helping fuel providers provide a better customer experience through greater transparency..
EverCharge, Inc. designs and develops electric vehicle charging solutions specifically for apartments, condominiums, and fleets in the United States. The company focuses on connecting charging stations to common area power within buildings, enabling accurate monitoring of electricity consumption through access cards. EverCharge also provides a range of services, including on-site evaluations, assistance with building and Homeowners Association (HOA) approvals, installation, power usage monitoring, reimbursement for electricity costs, and ongoing support. Founded in 2012, EverCharge is headquartered in Emeryville, California, with additional offices in San Francisco.
Dor specializes in providing retail traffic counting solution. It democratizes the power of big data for every retailer with an affordable and accurate foot traffic counting system. Dor provides the tools needed to make better staffing and marketing decisions, increasing revenue while saving time.
The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
One Drop is a diabetes management platform that helps people navigate diabetes together. It is an app for a diabetes management company. The app was created by Jeff Dachis, a co-founder of Razorfish, launched in the App Store this April as a way to help diabetics keep a running log of their personal insulin levels, the effectiveness of their medication, what they recently ate and what types of activities are affecting their blood sugar on a daily basis. It was incorporated in 2014 and is based in New York.
Ubiq enables individuals and organizations to give wireless presentations. It offers a modern meeting room solution that allows its users to wirelessly project any content from their tablets or laptops to an existing projector or TV.
The company offers its services to the education and government, financial services, manufacturing, marketing and advertising, retail, hospitality, and technology sectors.
Ubiq was founded in 2015.
Qleek Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in creating a unique music player that blends digital interactivity with a tangible experience. Founded in December 2014, Qleek offers a product consisting of customizable wooden hexagons, known as Tapps, which users can personalize with wood-printed covers and engraved titles. Each Tapp corresponds to various digital media, including Spotify playlists, Dropbox files, YouTube channels, Netflix programs, and photo albums. When a Tapp is placed on its player, it instantly plays the associated content through connected speakers or screens. Additionally, users can choose rewritable Tapps that allow for easy updates via the Qleek website, which also enables customization and management of media content. By merging the emotional connection of physical music formats with modern digital capabilities, Qleek aims to reintroduce a tangible aspect to digital media consumption.
Tempo Automation Inc. is a San Francisco-based electronics manufacturer specializing in the prototyping and low-volume production of printed circuit board assemblies. Founded in 2013, the company leverages a proprietary automation platform that integrates software, data analytics, and advanced manufacturing techniques to enhance speed, precision, and transparency in the development process. This innovative approach creates a seamless digital connection from design to delivery, allowing hardware developers to accelerate innovation and bring new products to market more efficiently. The company's smart factory is designed to optimize the complexities of electronics manufacturing, providing significant advantages in quality and agility for its clients. Tempo Automation is backed by various investors, including venture capital firms and individual investors, who support its mission to transform electronic product development.
Embedded sensors analyze data from concrete as it is curing to report the strength of the concrete in real time. Using known methods from ASTM and their library of concrete mixes, all you need is their sensor and a smartphone.
With real-time feedback about the curing status of concrete, you will know:
- Concrete cured under acceptable conditions
- Concrete is not too cold
- Concrete is not too hot
- When to take the forms down
- When to move on with work
Ubiq enables individuals and organizations to give wireless presentations. It offers a modern meeting room solution that allows its users to wirelessly project any content from their tablets or laptops to an existing projector or TV.
The company offers its services to the education and government, financial services, manufacturing, marketing and advertising, retail, hospitality, and technology sectors.
Ubiq was founded in 2015.
DipJar, Inc. offers DipJar, an electronic tip jar to collect electronic gratuities, such as countertop tips in coffee shops, contributions to barbers or buskers, and donations to charity. Its DipJar enables nonprofits to collect one-step cashless donations wherever potential supporters encounter their cause. The company serves customers in the United States. DipJar, Inc. was incorporated in 2011 and is based in New York, New York.
Sutro has built an IoT solution for managing water quality, including a patent-pending sensor. Our users simply drop the Sutro device in a body of water to receive water quality information and management instructions. Because of our deep subject matter expertise, we’re initially launching into the domestic $13B market for residential swimming pools and spas, although we will ultimately impact the global $600B water market with our powerful product. Residential pool owners currently spend 40+ hours and $1,500+ annually on pool maintenance; Sutro’s $300 solution provides a 10x improved experience at a 5x reduced cost. Sutro is currently raising a $2M seed investment, closing summer 2016. They’re passionate about improving water security because water is their most important resource; if you feel similarly, come join us to make an impact.
Squadle, Inc. designs and develops a digital reporting software. The company develops digital logbooks and analytics and unlocks data from traditional logbooks and makes it accessible through a cloud-based analytics dashboard. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Loci Controls, Inc. specializes in optimizing landfill gas collection through its innovative automated systems. The company has developed the Loci WellWatcher, which combines wellhead-mounted hardware with cloud-based monitoring and analytics to enhance the extraction of methane from landfills. By providing real-time monitoring of gas composition, pressure, temperature, and flow, Loci Controls has demonstrated the capability to increase gas collection by over 20%, thereby improving safety and reducing operational costs for landfill operators and energy utilities in the United States. The firm also employs patent-pending technologies and offers continuous monitoring alongside field service support, aiming to enhance profitability while addressing environmental, health, and safety concerns. Established in 2012 and based in Fall River, Massachusetts, Loci Controls is dedicated to advancing renewable energy production through efficient landfill gas management.
Kuvee is a direct to consumer wine service that also offers a wine bottle which keeps wine fresh for 30 days. Kuvee was launched by Vijay Manwani, Geoffrey Lansberry, and Mike Tomovich in 2014 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.
Kaymbu Inc. is a company that provides a cloud-based documentation and media management solution specifically designed for early education centers. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Kaymbu offers an iPad application that allows teachers to document classroom activities through photos and videos. This platform facilitates secure communication between teachers and families, enhancing the connection between home and school. Additionally, teachers and administrators can access these documented activities via web or mobile devices, enabling the addition of contextual notes and alignment with various assessment frameworks or accreditation criteria. Kaymbu’s services aim to strengthen school communities by making learning visible and improving engagement between educators and parents.
Sense Labs, Inc. is a technology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in home energy monitoring solutions. Established in 2013, the company develops and manufactures electronic devices that analyze electricity usage in households. Its flagship product, Sense, utilizes current sensors installed on main breakers to capture the electronic signatures of various appliances. This system employs advanced algorithms to identify and differentiate individual devices, providing users with insights into their energy consumption. Sense also offers a range of related products, including Sense Solar, add-on sensors, and various replacement components. The data collected by these devices is transmitted to users via a dedicated mobile application, enhancing the home automation experience.