Blackbird
Series A in 2023
Blackbird Labs is a web3 hospitality technology platform founded in 2022 by Ben Leventhal and based in New York, United States. The company focuses on directly connecting restaurants with their customers through loyalty and membership services. By leveraging innovative software solutions, Blackbird Labs aims to enhance the dining experience, facilitating meaningful and ongoing interactions between restaurants and their guests. The platform is designed to transform how hospitality businesses engage with their clientele, ultimately elevating customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Foundation
Seed Round in 2022
Foundation Devices builds the open hardware foundation for Bitcoin and the sovereign Internet. They 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!
FYTO, Inc. is a company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2019, that specializes in the development of plant-based feed production systems. The firm focuses on creating nutrient-dense crops and innovative cultivation and harvesting systems designed to enhance agricultural quality and consistency. FYTO's offerings include a variety of agricultural products such as animal feed, fodder, plant-based proteins, nutritional supplements, and bio-fertilizers. By employing climate-friendly methodologies, the company aims to improve both the economic and environmental sustainability of agriculture, providing personalized solutions to farmers worldwide that promote ultra-high yields while minimizing resource requirements.
Vention is a cloud-based digital manufacturing platform that enables engineers and manufacturing professionals to design, order, and assemble custom factory equipment in days. It features a 3D Machine Builder with a library of modular structural, motion, and control components, including T-slot aluminum extrusion systems, and supports design, simulation, and ordering directly in a web browser. Its AI-enabled 3D constraints help optimize layouts and ensure feasible configurations, while the platform integrates design, programming, simulation, ordering, and commissioning in a single digital environment. Vention serves both experienced automation specialists and first-time designers, streamlining the creation of automated equipment for applications such as robot cells, tooling, conveyors, and other factory automation.
BRUNT Workwear
Series B in 2022
BRUNT Workwear is a consumer brand that provides work boots and clothing. The company's product line includes abrasion-resistant boots, apparel, socks, insoles, hats, and gear made of moisture-wicking materials.
Droplette
Series B in 2021
Droplette Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in innovative skincare technology through its needle-free device designed for the transdermal delivery of active ingredients. This patent-pending system allows for the administration of drugs significantly larger than those achievable with traditional methods, ensuring deep penetration into the skin over large areas. The painless, contact-free device generates no disposables, offering a portable solution for delivering antibiotics to treat serious skin ulcers and infections, thereby minimizing the risks of secondary complications and antibiotic resistance. Additionally, the company is exploring future applications for localized delivery of chemotherapeutics for skin cancer and anti-aging treatments, aiming to enhance skincare routines while avoiding harmful chemicals.
Point One Navigation
Series A in 2021
Point One Navigation, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing precise location services for autonomous systems, including self-driving vehicles, commercial drones, and various robotic applications. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, the company aims to provide localization solutions that achieve accuracy within a few centimeters at a significantly reduced cost compared to existing offerings. Point One Navigation combines Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), inertial measurement, and computer vision technologies through proprietary algorithms to create high-performance navigation systems. These systems are designed to support a range of applications, enabling users to enhance the safety and efficiency of vehicles, drones, and other automated devices.
VergeSense
Series C in 2021
VergeSense Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in workplace analytics through its AI-driven platform. Founded in 2017, the company develops deep learning sensors that capture real-time occupancy data, enabling businesses to optimize their office spaces according to employee needs and expectations. VergeSense offers both wireless and wired sensors, alongside a software platform that analyzes this data, providing insights into space utilization, event detection, and human movement flow. Its services support agile workplace design, portfolio optimization, smart cleaning, and enhanced employee experiences. By integrating its analytics into existing workplace software applications, VergeSense helps organizations reduce real estate costs, improve building operations, and foster environments that enhance productivity and employee retention.
BRUNT Workwear
Series A in 2021
BRUNT Workwear is a consumer brand that provides work boots and clothing. The company's product line includes abrasion-resistant boots, apparel, socks, insoles, hats, and gear made of moisture-wicking materials.
Carbon Robotics
Series B in 2021
Carbon Robotics is a robotics company dedicated to advancing agricultural practices through innovative technology. The company's flagship product, the Autonomous Weeder, employs artificial intelligence and computer vision to autonomously identify and eliminate weeds in crop fields. By distinguishing between crops and unwanted plants, the Autonomous Weeder effectively removes weeds without the need for herbicides or manual labor, presenting a sustainable and efficient solution for weed management. This technology not only enhances farming methods but also aims to optimize crop yields, thereby revolutionizing traditional agricultural tasks and promoting more sustainable farming practices.
Foundation
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Foundation Devices builds the open hardware foundation for Bitcoin and the sovereign Internet. They 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., established in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in structural health monitoring services. It offers the Safehub Global Platform, which employs physics-based technology, sensors, and AI to provide real-time, building-specific data, assisting corporations in managing catastrophe risk, refining insurance programs, and expediting emergency response.
Pair Eyewear
Series A in 2021
Pair Eyewear, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in customizable eyeglasses for children. Founded in 2017 by Nathan Kondamuri and Sophia Edelstein, the company offers a unique approach to eyewear by providing base frames and interchangeable top frames that allow kids to express their personal style and interests. By combining functionality with creativity, Pair Eyewear transforms glasses from mere medical devices into a fun and engaging accessory for children. The company's direct-to-consumer model leverages an e-commerce platform, making the purchasing process convenient for parents while enhancing the overall experience for young wearers. Pair Eyewear is committed to offering quality, affordable glasses that are both stylish and practical, featuring hand-polished frames and shatterproof polycarbonate lenses.
Koya Medical
Venture Round in 2020
Koya Medical, Inc. is a healthcare company based in Oakland, California, founded in 2018. The company specializes in developing innovative wearable therapeutic devices aimed at treating cancer-related chronic lymphedema and various venous diseases. Koya Medical's technology offers active compression therapy that enhances mobility and personalized care, addressing limitations commonly associated with traditional compression methods. Its sensor-based closed-loop system provides patient-specific patterned compression, enabling healthcare providers to effectively manage conditions like chronic edema and chronic venous insufficiency. Through its breakthrough treatments, Koya Medical seeks to transform the standard of care for individuals affected by these debilitating conditions.
Safehub
Seed Round in 2020
Safehub Inc., established in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in structural health monitoring services. It offers the Safehub Global Platform, which employs physics-based technology, sensors, and AI to provide real-time, building-specific data, assisting corporations in managing catastrophe risk, refining insurance programs, and expediting emergency response.
Pulsa is a technology company that develops innovative tank monitoring systems tailored for inventory-critical industries, particularly in gas distribution and hospitality. Its platform features advanced sensors, including liquid level, gas pressure, temperature sensors, and industrial weight scales, which provide high levels of accuracy and reliability. The company's real-time consumption monitoring solutions utilize gateway technology to track the pressure of gases and other distributed products. This enables businesses to receive timely notifications about inventory levels and predicted stock-out times through an advanced learning algorithm. By enhancing operational efficiency and optimizing logistics, Pulsa's systems support customers in managing their gas inventory effectively while maintaining high performance standards.
Nautilus Biotechnology
Series B in 2020
Nautilus Biotechnology Inc. is a development stage life sciences company focused on advancing proteomics to enhance therapeutic development and medical diagnostics. The company aims to create a platform technology that quantifies and unlocks the complexity of the human proteome, ultimately facilitating personalized and predictive medicine. Nautilus has developed a prototype of its innovative single-molecule instrument, the Proteomic Analysis System, which is designed to address challenges in protein analysis that have previously hindered progress in the field. The diverse expertise of its team, which includes professionals from various scientific disciplines such as protein chemistry, molecular biology, and bioinformatics, positions Nautilus to significantly impact drug development and improve human health management.
VergeSense
Venture Round in 2020
VergeSense Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in workplace analytics through its AI-driven platform. Founded in 2017, the company develops deep learning sensors that capture real-time occupancy data, enabling businesses to optimize their office spaces according to employee needs and expectations. VergeSense offers both wireless and wired sensors, alongside a software platform that analyzes this data, providing insights into space utilization, event detection, and human movement flow. Its services support agile workplace design, portfolio optimization, smart cleaning, and enhanced employee experiences. By integrating its analytics into existing workplace software applications, VergeSense helps organizations reduce real estate costs, improve building operations, and foster environments that enhance productivity and employee retention.
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
Series A in 2020
Field Trip Health is providing simple, evidence-based therapies for healing and heightening engagement with the world. It was established in 2019 and is based in Toronto, Canada.
Audigo
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Audigo Labs specializes in creating high-quality, ultra-portable content creation solutions designed for a range of users, from beginners to professionals in video content creation, podcasting, and music. The company focuses on delivering a seamless user experience that promotes spontaneous and collaborative content production. Its platform offers enhanced recording capabilities, live streaming, multi-user collaboration, editing, and distribution, enabling content creators in the entertainment sector to efficiently produce high-quality audio and video. By combining innovative hardware with software subscriptions, Audigo Labs aims to empower users to capture and share their creativity anytime and anywhere.
BRUNT Workwear
Seed Round in 2020
BRUNT Workwear is a consumer brand that provides work boots and clothing. The company's product line includes abrasion-resistant boots, apparel, socks, insoles, hats, and gear made of moisture-wicking materials.
Heroes Jobs
Venture Round in 2019
Heroes Jobs Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in a mobile application designed to streamline the recruitment process. The platform connects job seekers with employers through video messaging, allowing users to respond to pre-recorded interview questions. Candidates can re-record their answers multiple times before submitting them to potential employers, enhancing their chances of making a positive impression. By facilitating this innovative approach to job applications, Heroes Jobs aims to simplify the hiring process across various industries, enabling job seekers to showcase their skills effectively and connect with their ideal job opportunities.
Emme, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in San Francisco, California, focused on improving women's health, particularly in the area of birth control. The company has developed an integrated smart case device and mobile application designed to help women take their birth control pills consistently. This multi-sensor technology tracks pill consumption, alleviates the need for users to remember to take their medication, and alerts those at risk of unintended pregnancy when back-up contraception is necessary. Additionally, the accompanying app provides users with a comprehensive overview of their health by enabling tracking of menstrual cycles, moods, and side effects. Emme aims to modernize the birth control experience, making it more user-friendly and aligned with the demands of contemporary life.
Blue Lake Packaging
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Blue Lake Packaging, Inc. specializes in the development, design, and delivery of fiber-based packaging products aimed at reducing plastic waste in the supply chain. The company offers a range of sustainable packaging solutions, including electrostatic discharge protective packaging, transparent protective film, food-grade waterproof packaging, and fine molded fiber products. In addition to its packaging solutions, Blue Lake Packaging provides consulting services to assist brands and manufacturers in adopting environmentally friendly practices. The company operates with a commitment to innovation in cellulose fiber-based materials and processes, contributing to a more sustainable planet. Although its headquarters is listed in both New York and California, the primary focus remains on delivering effective and eco-friendly packaging solutions.
Eternal
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Eternal is an information technology company established in 2018, headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. The company specializes in developing an avatar social network designed to provide a novel social networking experience. By empowering artists and integrating innovative features, Eternal aims to redefine how individuals interact online. The company launched a private beta of its platform in January 2020, marking its commitment to enhancing user engagement through unique digital avatars.
Carbon Robotics
Venture Round in 2019
Carbon Robotics is a robotics company dedicated to advancing agricultural practices through innovative technology. The company's flagship product, the Autonomous Weeder, employs artificial intelligence and computer vision to autonomously identify and eliminate weeds in crop fields. By distinguishing between crops and unwanted plants, the Autonomous Weeder effectively removes weeds without the need for herbicides or manual labor, presenting a sustainable and efficient solution for weed management. This technology not only enhances farming methods but also aims to optimize crop yields, thereby revolutionizing traditional agricultural tasks and promoting more sustainable farming practices.
Faculty
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Faculty is a company focused on redefining modern grooming by providing products and routines tailored to men's unique skin needs. The company aims to challenge traditional masculinity norms through its diverse range of cosmetics, encouraging men to embrace self-expression and confidence. By promoting a daily practice of self-care and grooming, Faculty seeks to enhance individuals' quality of life, fostering a sense of connection and style. The brand is committed to cultural disruption and advocacy, believing that these elements are essential for creating a more inclusive and expressive world.
Zuma is an innovative company that operates a property management platform designed to enhance the leasing process for tenants, landlords, and property managers. Its core offering is a personal AI leasing agent that automates communication with inbound leads through text messaging. By blending human and artificial intelligence, Zuma's platform nurtures and qualifies leads while managing a high volume of inquiries. This automation streamlines the follow-up process, schedules property tours, and engages with every potential tenant, significantly reducing the time and effort required by property managers. Through its technology, Zuma aims to improve efficiency in the leasing process and facilitate better interactions between all parties involved.
Join, Inc. is a software company that operates a collaborative project delivery platform designed to enhance decision-making in the preconstruction phase of construction projects. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Join serves a diverse range of stakeholders including contractors, designers, owners, and suppliers. The platform provides real-time insights into cost data and features a visual interface, allowing users to collaborate effectively throughout the project lifecycle. Join's tools enable contractors and design teams to track workflows, visualize estimated budgets, and manage risks and opportunities, thereby facilitating timely and informed decision-making. The platform is trusted by industry leaders to drive projects forward efficiently.
Maev
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Maev, Inc. is a dog wellness company based in New York, established in 2018. The company specializes in manufacturing nutrition-rich foods and supplements for dogs, including raw food bowls, vitamin bars, and bone broth made from human-quality ingredients. Maev aims to address the dietary needs of dogs based on their breed, age, weight, activity level, and lifestyle by offering food diet consultancy services. Through an online platform, it provides a subscription model for its daily bowls, enabling dog owners to ensure their pets receive holistic nutrition. Maev is committed to promoting the well-being of urban dogs and fostering a supportive community for dog owners.
FYTO
Pre Seed Round in 2019
FYTO, Inc. is a company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2019, that specializes in the development of plant-based feed production systems. The firm focuses on creating nutrient-dense crops and innovative cultivation and harvesting systems designed to enhance agricultural quality and consistency. FYTO's offerings include a variety of agricultural products such as animal feed, fodder, plant-based proteins, nutritional supplements, and bio-fertilizers. By employing climate-friendly methodologies, the company aims to improve both the economic and environmental sustainability of agriculture, providing personalized solutions to farmers worldwide that promote ultra-high yields while minimizing resource requirements.
Bobbie is a baby formula delivery startup that sells direct-to-consumer and offers a subscription service to parents across the US. It exists to build a parenting culture of confidence, not a comparison, where every parent is supported in the feeding choice that is right for them and their baby. Bobbie's formulation complies with all FDA regulations, is created with pasture-raised milk from Organic Valley farms, and is the only infant formula to receive the Clean Label Project's Purity Award as well as Pesticide Free Certification.
Humm
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Humm is a neurotechnology company dedicated to enhancing human capabilities through innovative products that leverage advancements in neuroscience. The company focuses on developing non-invasive wearables that improve cognitive function and overall quality of life. Its flagship product is a clinically validated patch that stimulates brain activity and boosts working memory for up to 90 minutes with just a 15-minute application. By integrating cutting-edge machine learning and cloud processing, humm aims to provide a healthier alternative to traditional medication and supplements for cognitive enhancement. The company’s mission is to facilitate personal growth and learning at any stage of life, allowing individuals to engage more fully in both professional and personal realms.
Core is a health, wellness, and fitness company based in San Francisco, California. It specializes in developing innovative meditation device technology that utilizes haptics and biofeedback to enhance the meditation experience. By guiding users through their meditation journey and personalizing techniques, Core aims to help individuals improve their ability to meditate, relax, and achieve better sleep.
Wone, Inc. is a sports apparel company based in Portland, Oregon, that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling athletic wear specifically for women. Established in 2017, Wone offers a range of products including sports leggings, sports bras, and various top wear. The company aims to provide luxury sportswear at a reasonable price, making it accessible to a broader audience. Wone primarily sells its products through its online platform, catering to the needs of active women seeking stylish and functional athletic clothing.
Vention is a cloud-based digital manufacturing platform that enables engineers and manufacturing professionals to design, order, and assemble custom factory equipment in days. It features a 3D Machine Builder with a library of modular structural, motion, and control components, including T-slot aluminum extrusion systems, and supports design, simulation, and ordering directly in a web browser. Its AI-enabled 3D constraints help optimize layouts and ensure feasible configurations, while the platform integrates design, programming, simulation, ordering, and commissioning in a single digital environment. Vention serves both experienced automation specialists and first-time designers, streamlining the creation of automated equipment for applications such as robot cells, tooling, conveyors, and other factory automation.
VergeSense
Seed Round in 2018
VergeSense Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in workplace analytics through its AI-driven platform. Founded in 2017, the company develops deep learning sensors that capture real-time occupancy data, enabling businesses to optimize their office spaces according to employee needs and expectations. VergeSense offers both wireless and wired sensors, alongside a software platform that analyzes this data, providing insights into space utilization, event detection, and human movement flow. Its services support agile workplace design, portfolio optimization, smart cleaning, and enhanced employee experiences. By integrating its analytics into existing workplace software applications, VergeSense helps organizations reduce real estate costs, improve building operations, and foster environments that enhance productivity and employee retention.
Noctrix Health
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Noctrix Health, Inc. is an early-stage medical device company founded in 2018 and based in Menlo Park, California. The company specializes in developing therapeutic wearable devices aimed at treating chronic neurological and sleep disorders, particularly focusing on conditions such as restless leg syndrome. Noctrix Health's innovative devices leverage neural circuitry to alleviate symptoms, promoting undisturbed sleep and allowing patients to manage their chronic medical conditions more effectively.
Bobbie
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Bobbie is a baby formula delivery startup that sells direct-to-consumer and offers a subscription service to parents across the US. It exists to build a parenting culture of confidence, not a comparison, where every parent is supported in the feeding choice that is right for them and their baby. Bobbie's formulation complies with all FDA regulations, is created with pasture-raised milk from Organic Valley farms, and is the only infant formula to receive the Clean Label Project's Purity Award as well as Pesticide Free Certification.
Pulsa is a technology company that develops innovative tank monitoring systems tailored for inventory-critical industries, particularly in gas distribution and hospitality. Its platform features advanced sensors, including liquid level, gas pressure, temperature sensors, and industrial weight scales, which provide high levels of accuracy and reliability. The company's real-time consumption monitoring solutions utilize gateway technology to track the pressure of gases and other distributed products. This enables businesses to receive timely notifications about inventory levels and predicted stock-out times through an advanced learning algorithm. By enhancing operational efficiency and optimizing logistics, Pulsa's systems support customers in managing their gas inventory effectively while maintaining high performance standards.
Orbit Fab
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Orbit Fab, Inc. is a company focused on developing orbital propellant depots to support satellite servicing operations. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Orbit Fab creates infrastructure that offers satellite propellant supply in Earth orbit, thereby enhancing the operational capabilities of both existing and new space assets. Its product offerings include the Rapidly Attachable Fluid Transfer Interface (RAFTI) for on-orbit refueling, as well as various prototypes for rigid tankers designed for the International Space Station (ISS). By enabling more flexible fuel management, Orbit Fab aims to facilitate the growth of a sustainable in-space market that supports a range of industries, including communications, Earth observation, space tourism, manufacturing, and mining.
Dor Technologies, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing innovative solutions for retail traffic counting. Founded in 2015, Dor offers a wireless, thermal-sensing sensor that accurately tracks customer foot traffic in stores. The company's platform provides real-time analytics through a web and mobile application, allowing retailers and store operators to make informed decisions regarding staffing, marketing, and overall store performance. By leveraging big data, Dor enables its clients to enhance revenue, optimize operational efficiency, and improve marketing return on investment.
DropGenie
Seed Round in 2018
DropGenie is a biotechnology company based in Montreal, Canada, founded in 2018. The company specializes in developing connected hardware that automates gene editing processes, facilitating advances in genetic engineering. Its platform streamlines liquid handling and experimental conditions, thereby enhancing standardization and reproducibility in scientific research. By making gene editing more accessible and efficient, DropGenie aims to accelerate the pace of discovery in the life sciences, ultimately reducing costs for researchers while generating compatible scientific information.
QSM Diagnostics
Seed Round in 2018
QSM Diagnostics develops point-of-care diagnostics for identifying bacterial infections, with a focus on veterinary applications. The company specializes in electrochemical sensors and disposable sensor-based devices that rapidly detect target bacteria at infection sites, such as ear infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa in dogs. Founded in 2014 as a Northeastern University spin-out, QSM Diagnostics brings together extensive experience in sensor development and medical device commercialization to provide practical diagnostic solutions for animal care.
Tonal is a smart home gym company that specializes in strength training through a digital fitness platform. Founded in 2015 by Aly Orady and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Tonal manufactures innovative fitness equipment that is wall-mounted and utilizes artificial intelligence to deliver personalized workouts. The system generates variable resistance using magnets and electricity, allowing users to perform a wide range of exercises without traditional weights. Tonal's platform tracks workouts in real-time and offers tailored workout plans aimed at muscle building, strength balancing, and athletic performance. Additionally, the company provides live and recorded classes led by expert coaches, enhancing the user experience and accessibility of full-body fitness training from home.
Mightier
Seed Round in 2018
Mightier is a Boston-based gaming platform established in 2016 that focuses on helping children develop emotional regulation skills through bioresponsive video games. The company's innovative program, developed in collaboration with Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, utilizes a heart rate monitor to create a unique gaming experience where the game's difficulty adjusts based on the player's emotional state. This approach allows children to visualize their emotions in real-time, enabling them to learn how to manage their feelings effectively. By engaging with these games, kids with behavioral and emotional challenges can discover their emotional strengths and improve their ability to cope with daily situations.
Emme
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Emme, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in San Francisco, California, focused on improving women's health, particularly in the area of birth control. The company has developed an integrated smart case device and mobile application designed to help women take their birth control pills consistently. This multi-sensor technology tracks pill consumption, alleviates the need for users to remember to take their medication, and alerts those at risk of unintended pregnancy when back-up contraception is necessary. Additionally, the accompanying app provides users with a comprehensive overview of their health by enabling tracking of menstrual cycles, moods, and side effects. Emme aims to modernize the birth control experience, making it more user-friendly and aligned with the demands of contemporary life.
Pair Eyewear
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Pair Eyewear, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in customizable eyeglasses for children. Founded in 2017 by Nathan Kondamuri and Sophia Edelstein, the company offers a unique approach to eyewear by providing base frames and interchangeable top frames that allow kids to express their personal style and interests. By combining functionality with creativity, Pair Eyewear transforms glasses from mere medical devices into a fun and engaging accessory for children. The company's direct-to-consumer model leverages an e-commerce platform, making the purchasing process convenient for parents while enhancing the overall experience for young wearers. Pair Eyewear is committed to offering quality, affordable glasses that are both stylish and practical, featuring hand-polished frames and shatterproof polycarbonate lenses.
GROW
Convertible Note in 2018
Grow Labs Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in developing innovative smart planters aimed at facilitating home gardening. Founded in 2015, the company provides a solution for users to cultivate their own organic vegetables and herbs indoors. The GROW planter is designed to assist users, including those with limited gardening experience, by offering a comprehensive gardening system. This system includes the provision of seeds, soil, and nutrients, while also monitoring environmental conditions to ensure optimal growth. By addressing common challenges faced by novice gardeners, Grow Labs aims to enhance the home gardening experience and promote sustainable practices.
Safehub
Convertible Note in 2018
Safehub Inc., established in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in structural health monitoring services. It offers the Safehub Global Platform, which employs physics-based technology, sensors, and AI to provide real-time, building-specific data, assisting corporations in managing catastrophe risk, refining insurance programs, and expediting emergency response.
Core
Convertible Note in 2018
Core is a health, wellness, and fitness company based in San Francisco, California. It specializes in developing innovative meditation device technology that utilizes haptics and biofeedback to enhance the meditation experience. By guiding users through their meditation journey and personalizing techniques, Core aims to help individuals improve their ability to meditate, relax, and achieve better sleep.
Vention
Seed Round in 2018
Vention is a cloud-based digital manufacturing platform that enables engineers and manufacturing professionals to design, order, and assemble custom factory equipment in days. It features a 3D Machine Builder with a library of modular structural, motion, and control components, including T-slot aluminum extrusion systems, and supports design, simulation, and ordering directly in a web browser. Its AI-enabled 3D constraints help optimize layouts and ensure feasible configurations, while the platform integrates design, programming, simulation, ordering, and commissioning in a single digital environment. Vention serves both experienced automation specialists and first-time designers, streamlining the creation of automated equipment for applications such as robot cells, tooling, conveyors, and other factory automation.
Droplette
Convertible Note in 2017
Droplette Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in innovative skincare technology through its needle-free device designed for the transdermal delivery of active ingredients. This patent-pending system allows for the administration of drugs significantly larger than those achievable with traditional methods, ensuring deep penetration into the skin over large areas. The painless, contact-free device generates no disposables, offering a portable solution for delivering antibiotics to treat serious skin ulcers and infections, thereby minimizing the risks of secondary complications and antibiotic resistance. Additionally, the company is exploring future applications for localized delivery of chemotherapeutics for skin cancer and anti-aging treatments, aiming to enhance skincare routines while avoiding harmful chemicals.
SpinLaunch
Convertible Note in 2017
SpinLaunch Inc. is a spaceflight technology development company based in Long Beach, California, founded in 2014. The company specializes in creating an innovative launch system that utilizes a large mass accelerator, or centrifuge, to propel payloads into space without the use of chemical propellants. This kinetic space launch system is designed to enable on-demand launches of small satellites under various weather conditions. By spinning the payload in a vacuum to minimize friction, SpinLaunch aims to achieve speeds of approximately 3,000 miles per hour, allowing objects to be launched directly into space or providing initial thrust for further ascent with supplemental rockets. Through this approach, SpinLaunch seeks to offer a more cost-effective and sustainable alternative to traditional space launch methods.
Fi, founded in 2017 and based in New York, focuses on developing innovative GPS-enabled dog collars and accessories. The company provides a next-generation smart dog collar that allows pet owners to track their dogs' locations in real-time. Utilizing GPS and LTE-M technology, Fi's collars monitor dogs' activity levels, enabling owners to set daily, weekly, and monthly fitness goals. This feature not only helps in keeping pets healthy and active but also fosters a sense of community by allowing comparisons with other dogs' activities. Fi sells its products primarily through online retail channels.
Point One Navigation
Seed Round in 2017
Point One Navigation, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing precise location services for autonomous systems, including self-driving vehicles, commercial drones, and various robotic applications. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, the company aims to provide localization solutions that achieve accuracy within a few centimeters at a significantly reduced cost compared to existing offerings. Point One Navigation combines Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), inertial measurement, and computer vision technologies through proprietary algorithms to create high-performance navigation systems. These systems are designed to support a range of applications, enabling users to enhance the safety and efficiency of vehicles, drones, and other automated devices.
Xenio Systems
Convertible Note in 2017
Xenio Systems, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in providing hardware and software solutions aimed at enhancing customer engagement for retailers, brands, and retail advertisers. The company offers a suite of products, including Xenio Cube, Xenio Dash, Xenio Bolt, and Xenio Snap, which facilitate the measurement and analysis of customer identification and satisfaction metrics, as well as visitor behavior within physical spaces. Utilizing advanced indoor positioning technology, Xenio's platform allows businesses to track real-time activities of visitors and assets with remarkable accuracy, enabling highly contextual engagement based on actual behavior. Additionally, the company provides a cloud-based web console that includes tools for marketing campaign creation, floor mapping, and campaign management. This comprehensive approach empowers physical businesses, such as retail stores, hospitals, and hotels, to optimize their marketing strategies and improve the overall customer experience.
Mightier
Convertible Note in 2017
Mightier is a Boston-based gaming platform established in 2016 that focuses on helping children develop emotional regulation skills through bioresponsive video games. The company's innovative program, developed in collaboration with Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, utilizes a heart rate monitor to create a unique gaming experience where the game's difficulty adjusts based on the player's emotional state. This approach allows children to visualize their emotions in real-time, enabling them to learn how to manage their feelings effectively. By engaging with these games, kids with behavioral and emotional challenges can discover their emotional strengths and improve their ability to cope with daily situations.
BStar Communications
Venture Round in 2017
Bstar Communications is a technology company focused on providing internet connectivity through Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite systems. Operating in stealth mode, the company aims to develop innovative solutions to enhance global internet access, particularly in underserved and remote areas. By leveraging advanced satellite technology, Bstar Communications seeks to bridge the digital divide and offer reliable internet services to users worldwide.
VNYL
Venture Round in 2017
VNYL, Inc., operating under the brand Vinylgram, is a subscription-based music service that specializes in delivering curated playlists and physical vinyl records tailored to individual user preferences. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in El Segundo, California, the company allows users to connect their streaming music accounts, such as Spotify and Soundcloud, to create personalized member profiles. This enables VNYL to provide monthly shipments of vinyl records that reflect the user’s unique musical tastes. Additionally, VNYL offers TRNTBL, a smart record player that enhances the experience of analog audio by identifying the music played on physical records, thus facilitating music discovery and social interaction among vinyl enthusiasts. The platform is designed to consume minimal data while providing a diverse range of music, allowing users to enjoy their favorite tracks in a format that resonates with their preferences.
Spark Grills
Convertible Note in 2017
Spark Grills Inc. is a company that develops, manufactures, and sells innovative backyard charcoal grills. Established in 2017 and based in Boulder, Colorado, Spark Grills offers a unique grilling experience through its proprietary wood and charcoal Briq system, which enables quick ignition and easy clean-up. The grills are designed for both grilling enthusiasts and home chefs, providing oven-like temperature control that allows for precise culinary creativity. Additionally, Spark Grills incorporates a social impact initiative aimed at reducing open air pollution, enhancing its commitment to sustainability. The company's products are available for purchase online, making them accessible to a wide range of consumers.
Tive is a Boston-based startup that provides companies with end-to-end visibility into their supply chains through a sensor-driven tracking platform. The company develops a solution that combines cellular-connected trackers with cloud-based software, allowing clients to monitor, visualize, and optimize their operations in real-time. Tive's platform offers customized alerts, reporting, and analysis for both inbound and outbound shipments across various transportation modes. By enhancing supply chain transparency, Tive helps businesses improve efficiency, reduce logistics costs, and minimize manufacturing disruptions, ultimately enabling them to meet regulatory requirements effectively.
Flare
Venture Round in 2017
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
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Vention is a cloud-based digital manufacturing platform that enables engineers and manufacturing professionals to design, order, and assemble custom factory equipment in days. It features a 3D Machine Builder with a library of modular structural, motion, and control components, including T-slot aluminum extrusion systems, and supports design, simulation, and ordering directly in a web browser. Its AI-enabled 3D constraints help optimize layouts and ensure feasible configurations, while the platform integrates design, programming, simulation, ordering, and commissioning in a single digital environment. Vention serves both experienced automation specialists and first-time designers, streamlining the creation of automated equipment for applications such as robot cells, tooling, conveyors, and other factory automation.
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
Seed Round in 2016
Byte Foods, Inc. is a company based in San Rafael, California, that specializes in manufacturing automatic vending machines and refrigerators designed to serve food on-site at businesses. Founded in 2015, the company operates primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area and focuses on distributing food products for corporate clients. Byte Foods utilizes IoT-enabled fridges to enhance workplace dining experiences, offering a variety of fresh and healthy meals from local food brands. As of January 2020, Byte Foods operates as a subsidiary of Oh My Green, Inc., further expanding its reach in the food service sector.
MachineMetrics
Seed Round in 2016
MachineMetrics Inc. is a company that specializes in developing real-time production monitoring software for various manufacturing sectors, including aerospace, automotive, and medical devices. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Northampton, Massachusetts, the company offers an automated cloud solution that collects, analyzes, and visualizes machine data. This platform provides manufacturers with real-time dashboards and notifications, enabling them to address production issues promptly and make informed decisions. By simplifying the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technology on the shop floor, MachineMetrics enhances manufacturing efficiency, reportedly improving performance by over 20% for its clients. The company's focus on delivering deep analytics and predictive insights allows clients to digitize legacy processes and maximize profitability.
Concrete Sensors
Seed Round in 2016
Concrete Sensors, a division of Structural Health Systems, Inc., specializes in the development of wireless sensors that monitor the curing process of concrete in real time. Founded in 2014 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company offers a mobile solution that allows general contractors to receive critical data regarding the strength, temperature, and humidity of concrete as it cures. By utilizing established methods and a comprehensive library of concrete mixes, the sensors provide essential feedback, enabling contractors to determine whether the concrete is curing under optimal conditions. This technology informs decisions on when to remove forms and proceed with subsequent construction activities, ultimately enhancing efficiency and ensuring structural integrity.
Tive is a Boston-based startup that provides companies with end-to-end visibility into their supply chains through a sensor-driven tracking platform. The company develops a solution that combines cellular-connected trackers with cloud-based software, allowing clients to monitor, visualize, and optimize their operations in real-time. Tive's platform offers customized alerts, reporting, and analysis for both inbound and outbound shipments across various transportation modes. By enhancing supply chain transparency, Tive helps businesses improve efficiency, reduce logistics costs, and minimize manufacturing disruptions, ultimately enabling them to meet regulatory requirements effectively.
Core
Convertible Note in 2016
Core is a health, wellness, and fitness company based in San Francisco, California. It specializes in developing innovative meditation device technology that utilizes haptics and biofeedback to enhance the meditation experience. By guiding users through their meditation journey and personalizing techniques, Core aims to help individuals improve their ability to meditate, relax, and achieve better sleep.
Core
Pre Seed Round in 2016
Core is a health, wellness, and fitness company based in San Francisco, California. It specializes in developing innovative meditation device technology that utilizes haptics and biofeedback to enhance the meditation experience. By guiding users through their meditation journey and personalizing techniques, Core aims to help individuals improve their ability to meditate, relax, and achieve better sleep.
Aluna is a healthcare company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2013, that specializes in developing a portable spirometry device aimed at improving the management of asthma. The company's innovative solution combines a spirometer with an interactive mobile application, allowing patients to monitor their asthma symptoms effectively. Through daily measurements and the use of machine learning, Aluna empowers patients and their parents to understand their respiratory conditions better and take control of their lung health. The platform provides real-time data that can be shared with healthcare providers, enabling early detection of asthma attacks and informed decision-making regarding personalized treatment plans. Aluna aims to enhance the quality of life for individuals with chronic respiratory conditions through its advanced technology and data-driven insights.
Tank Utility
Seed Round in 2016
Tank Utility, Inc. is a Boston-based company, founded in 2014, that specializes in software solutions for the fuel and energy sector. The company designs smart metering devices that utilize wireless sensors to provide real-time tank-level data. Its primary product is a propane monitoring system that combines these sensors with cloud-based applications for efficient business operations. By leveraging innovative business intelligence software, Tank Utility enables fuel distribution companies to minimize unnecessary delivery miles and optimize logistics, thus enhancing customer satisfaction through increased transparency. Additionally, the company offers installation and support services, helping clients improve service efficiency and boost retention rates.
MĂĽvr Labs, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops and markets a wearable tracking device aimed at enhancing physical therapy outcomes for surgical patients, particularly in orthopedic practices. Designed in collaboration with healthcare professionals, MĂĽvr's state-of-the-art healthcare platform simplifies diagnostics and utilizes big data to improve care delivery. The platform provides valuable mobility metrics that empower patients to take control of their recovery journey, while also facilitating transparent communication with their care teams. By minimizing administrative burdens on healthcare providers, MĂĽvr aims to advance both patient engagement and the overall transparency of the recovery process. As of December 2020, MĂĽvr Labs operates as a subsidiary of Exactech, Inc.
Spyce is a restaurant founded in 2015 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, that aims to revolutionize the dining experience with its innovative automated cooking platform. The establishment offers a diverse menu of globally-inspired seasonal salads and warm bowls, emphasizing freshness and quality. Spyce utilizes a fully robotic kitchen that integrates a refrigerator, dishwasher, stove-top, and a robotic chef, allowing it to prepare meals from fresh ingredients without human intervention. This technology enables the restaurant to provide consumers with healthy and affordable fast food while maintaining high standards of taste and quality.
LumosTech
Angel Round in 2016
LumosTech, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing and selling padded light-therapy eye masks designed to address sleep disorders. Founded in 2014, LumosTech offers a non-pharmaceutical solution for individuals such as travelers, shift workers, teenagers, and the elderly, who are seeking to enhance their sleep quality naturally. The company's innovative product, rooted in scientific research from Stanford University, utilizes low-intensity light flashes to help regulate the body's internal clock, enabling users to restore their sleep cycles without the side effects associated with traditional medications. By providing a natural remedy for sleep issues, LumosTech aims to help users wake up refreshed and ready to perform at their best. The products are primarily sold online, making them accessible to a wide audience.
Tempo Automation Holdings
Series A in 2016
Tempo Automation Holdings, established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in manufacturing low-volume electronics products. The company's core business involves designing and assembling printed circuit boards (PCBs) using a unique, software-automated platform. This platform enables Tempo to provide unparalleled speed, quality, and transparency, particularly during the critical prototype and new product introduction stages. Serving leading innovators across industries such as aerospace, medical technology, and automotive, Tempo Automation empowers its customers to accelerate product development and time to market.
Meural Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in New York, specializes in developing digital wall displays and frames. The company's core product is a digital canvas that renders images lifelike and textured, combining art, technology, and design. Meural offers Sketchbook, featuring conversations, interviews, and articles with renowned artists and curators. As of August 6, 2018, Meural operates as a subsidiary of NETGEAR, Inc., providing consumers access to art from various eras while enhancing personal spaces.
Point One Navigation
Seed Round in 2016
Point One Navigation, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing precise location services for autonomous systems, including self-driving vehicles, commercial drones, and various robotic applications. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, the company aims to provide localization solutions that achieve accuracy within a few centimeters at a significantly reduced cost compared to existing offerings. Point One Navigation combines Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), inertial measurement, and computer vision technologies through proprietary algorithms to create high-performance navigation systems. These systems are designed to support a range of applications, enabling users to enhance the safety and efficiency of vehicles, drones, and other automated devices.
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 smart planters aimed at facilitating home gardening. Founded in 2015, the company provides a solution for users to cultivate their own organic vegetables and herbs indoors. The GROW planter is designed to assist users, including those with limited gardening experience, by offering a comprehensive gardening system. This system includes the provision of seeds, soil, and nutrients, while also monitoring environmental conditions to ensure optimal growth. By addressing common challenges faced by novice gardeners, Grow Labs aims to enhance the home gardening experience and promote sustainable practices.
DipJar, Inc. is a New York-based company that has developed an innovative electronic tip jar designed to facilitate cashless gratuities and donations. Founded in 2011, DipJar offers a range of contactless donation devices that allow users to make quick and seamless contributions via credit cards or mobile phones. This unique platform is particularly beneficial for nonprofits, enabling them to collect one-step donations wherever they engage with potential supporters, such as in coffee shops or at public events. By providing an easy-to-use solution for both donors and organizations, DipJar promotes frictionless giving experiences and enhances fundraising efforts across various sectors.
Line Health
Venture Round in 2015
Line Health is a health technology company focused on improving medication adherence through its innovative smart pill dispenser. This device, once pre-loaded with medications by caregivers or pharmacists, automatically identifies and dispenses the correct medication at the prescribed time, aiming to enhance patient engagement and alignment with healthcare providers. The team behind Line Health is committed to addressing real-world challenges in healthcare.
Desktop Metal
Series A in 2015
Desktop Metal, Inc. is a manufacturer of additive manufacturing solutions, specializing in 3D printing technologies for metal and carbon fiber. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products, including the Production System for industrial manufacturing, the Shop System for machine and job shops, the Studio System designed for office use, and the Fiber desktop 3D printer. Desktop Metal serves a variety of industries such as automotive, aerospace, healthcare, consumer products, heavy industry, machine design, and research and development. Its innovative systems, materials, and software facilitate on-demand digital mass production, providing the speed, cost-efficiency, and part quality necessary for modern manufacturing. The company markets its solutions across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region, with a significant portion of its revenue generated from the Americas.
Tonal is a smart home gym company that specializes in strength training through a digital fitness platform. Founded in 2015 by Aly Orady and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Tonal manufactures innovative fitness equipment that is wall-mounted and utilizes artificial intelligence to deliver personalized workouts. The system generates variable resistance using magnets and electricity, allowing users to perform a wide range of exercises without traditional weights. Tonal's platform tracks workouts in real-time and offers tailored workout plans aimed at muscle building, strength balancing, and athletic performance. Additionally, the company provides live and recorded classes led by expert coaches, enhancing the user experience and accessibility of full-body fitness training from home.
EverCharge
Seed Round in 2015
EverCharge is a company focused on promoting the adoption of electric vehicles by addressing the limitations of existing electrical infrastructure. Its innovative technology, SmartPower, allows for dynamic power allocation, significantly enhancing charging capacity by up to ten times while reducing installation costs. This solution is particularly beneficial for urban environments, electric vehicle fleets, and multi-family buildings, where charging demands often exceed available electrical capacity. By providing load-managed charging solutions on a turnkey basis, EverCharge enables residents in multi-tenant buildings to charge their electric vehicles easily and efficiently, thus facilitating a broader integration of electric vehicles into daily life.
Tank Utility
Venture Round in 2015
Tank Utility, Inc. is a Boston-based company, founded in 2014, that specializes in software solutions for the fuel and energy sector. The company designs smart metering devices that utilize wireless sensors to provide real-time tank-level data. Its primary product is a propane monitoring system that combines these sensors with cloud-based applications for efficient business operations. By leveraging innovative business intelligence software, Tank Utility enables fuel distribution companies to minimize unnecessary delivery miles and optimize logistics, thus enhancing customer satisfaction through increased transparency. Additionally, the company offers installation and support services, helping clients improve service efficiency and boost retention rates.
Dor Technologies, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing innovative solutions for retail traffic counting. Founded in 2015, Dor offers a wireless, thermal-sensing sensor that accurately tracks customer foot traffic in stores. The company's platform provides real-time analytics through a web and mobile application, allowing retailers and store operators to make informed decisions regarding staffing, marketing, and overall store performance. By leveraging big data, Dor enables its clients to enhance revenue, optimize operational efficiency, and improve marketing return on investment.
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
Pre Seed Round in 2015
Ubiq, founded in 2015, specializes in providing wireless presentation solutions for individuals and organizations. The company has developed a cable-free hardware setup that simplifies audio-visual configurations in conference rooms. Ubiq's technology allows users to wirelessly project content from tablets or laptops to existing projectors or TVs, enhancing the meeting experience. Its offerings include digital signage, remote management, and calendar integration, aimed at optimizing meeting room usage and ensuring efficient meeting execution. Ubiq serves a diverse range of sectors including education, government, financial services, manufacturing, marketing and advertising, retail, hospitality, and technology.
Qleek Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in developing a unique music player designed to bridge the gap between digital and tangible media. Founded in December 2014, Qleek offers a sleek wooden product that comprises customizable hexagonal pieces called Tapps. Each Tapp corresponds to various online media, such as Spotify playlists, Dropbox files, YouTube channels, Netflix programs, or photo albums. When a Tapp is placed on its player, it instantly activates the associated content through connected speakers or screens. The Qleek platform allows users to personalize their Tapps with wood-printed covers and engraved titles, as well as manage the media they correspond to. Additionally, users can opt for rewritable Tapps that can be updated at any time, enhancing the interactive experience. Qleek aims to revitalize the physical connection to digital content, merging the emotional resonance of traditional media with the convenience of modern technology.
Concrete Sensors
Seed Round in 2015
Concrete Sensors, a division of Structural Health Systems, Inc., specializes in the development of wireless sensors that monitor the curing process of concrete in real time. Founded in 2014 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company offers a mobile solution that allows general contractors to receive critical data regarding the strength, temperature, and humidity of concrete as it cures. By utilizing established methods and a comprehensive library of concrete mixes, the sensors provide essential feedback, enabling contractors to determine whether the concrete is curing under optimal conditions. This technology informs decisions on when to remove forms and proceed with subsequent construction activities, ultimately enhancing efficiency and ensuring structural integrity.
Tempo Automation Holdings
Seed Round in 2015
Tempo Automation Holdings, established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in manufacturing low-volume electronics products. The company's core business involves designing and assembling printed circuit boards (PCBs) using a unique, software-automated platform. This platform enables Tempo to provide unparalleled speed, quality, and transparency, particularly during the critical prototype and new product introduction stages. Serving leading innovators across industries such as aerospace, medical technology, and automotive, Tempo Automation empowers its customers to accelerate product development and time to market.
Ubiq
Pre Seed Round in 2014
Ubiq, founded in 2015, specializes in providing wireless presentation solutions for individuals and organizations. The company has developed a cable-free hardware setup that simplifies audio-visual configurations in conference rooms. Ubiq's technology allows users to wirelessly project content from tablets or laptops to existing projectors or TVs, enhancing the meeting experience. Its offerings include digital signage, remote management, and calendar integration, aimed at optimizing meeting room usage and ensuring efficient meeting execution. Ubiq serves a diverse range of sectors including education, government, financial services, manufacturing, marketing and advertising, retail, hospitality, and technology.
DipJar, Inc. is a New York-based company that has developed an innovative electronic tip jar designed to facilitate cashless gratuities and donations. Founded in 2011, DipJar offers a range of contactless donation devices that allow users to make quick and seamless contributions via credit cards or mobile phones. This unique platform is particularly beneficial for nonprofits, enabling them to collect one-step donations wherever they engage with potential supporters, such as in coffee shops or at public events. By providing an easy-to-use solution for both donors and organizations, DipJar promotes frictionless giving experiences and enhances fundraising efforts across various sectors.
Sutro
Venture Round in 2014
Sutro offers an innovative IoT solution for water quality management, featuring a user-friendly sensor that provides real-time information and management instructions for bodies of water. Initially targeting the $13 billion domestic market for residential swimming pools and spas, Sutro aims to enhance the maintenance experience for pool owners, who typically invest over 40 hours and $1,500 annually on upkeep. By providing a cost-effective solution priced at $300, Sutro significantly reduces both time and expense for users. The company's water quality testing application continuously monitors chemical levels and incorporates automated delivery services for chemicals and pool accessories, ensuring customers stay informed about water quality. Sutro's long-term vision includes expanding its impact across the global $600 billion water market, reflecting a commitment to improving water security as a vital resource.
Squadle
Seed Round in 2014
Squadle, Inc. is a technology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2013. It specializes in developing digital reporting software that transforms traditional logbooks into accessible cloud-based analytics. The company offers a platform designed to digitize restaurant operations, including checklists and compliance forms, catering to multi-unit operators, convenience stores, and retailers. Through its proprietary digital checklists and patented sensor automation, Squadle simplifies complex operational tasks and enhances food safety. Its products, including Squadle Checklists™ and ZeroTouch™ technology, provide intuitive solutions that integrate with hardware and sensors, enabling businesses to monitor and manage performance efficiently. With a customer base that spans tens of thousands of locations worldwide, Squadle serves some of the largest and most respected brands in the industry.