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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

Series A in 2022
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

Series C in 2022
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

Series A in 2021
Safehub provides real-time catastrophe risk management solutions for corporations. Its platform combines physics-based technology, IoT sensors, and AI to deliver building-specific damage insights during natural disasters, enabling informed decision-making by property owners, insurers, and emergency responders.

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 provides real-time catastrophe risk management solutions for corporations. Its platform combines physics-based technology, IoT sensors, and AI to deliver building-specific damage insights during natural disasters, enabling informed decision-making by property owners, insurers, and emergency responders.

Pulsa

Seed Round in 2020
Pulsa specializes in tank monitoring systems for inventory-critical industries. Their platform features advanced sensors for liquid levels, gas pressure, temperature, and weight scales, ensuring accurate and reliable measurements. Pulsa focuses on the gas distribution and hospitality sectors, helping businesses optimize operations by tracking consumption and inventory.

Nautilus Biotechnology

Series B in 2020
Nautilus Biotechnology is a life sciences company developing platform technology to quantify and unlock the complexity of the human proteome. It aims to revolutionize proteomics, accelerate drug development, and improve healthcare management by democratizing access to the proteome.

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

Seed Round in 2020
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, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, offers straightforward, evidence‑based therapies designed to support healing and enhance individuals’ engagement with the world.

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

Seed Round in 2019
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

Seed Round in 2019
Zuma is a technology company that specializes in automated sales assistance. It engages with and qualifies inbound leads via text messages using a blend of human and AI support.

Join

Seed Round in 2019
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

Seed Round in 2019
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

Seed Round in 2019
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

Seed Round in 2019
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

Series A in 2019
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

Seed Round in 2018
Pulsa specializes in tank monitoring systems for inventory-critical industries. Their platform features advanced sensors for liquid levels, gas pressure, temperature, and weight scales, ensuring accurate and reliable measurements. Pulsa focuses on the gas distribution and hospitality sectors, helping businesses optimize operations by tracking consumption and inventory.

Orbit Fab

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2018, Orbit Fab develops orbital propellant depots to expand operational potential of satellites. Its key products include Rapidly Attachable Fluid Transfer Interface (RAFTI) for on-orbit refueling and docking, and Rigid Tanker International Space Station prototypes.

Dor

Series A in 2018
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
Founded in Montreal, Canada in 2018, DropGenie is a biotechnology company specializing in automated genetic engineering. It offers a platform that uses microfluidics technology to miniaturize and automate complex synthetic biology workflows, enabling scientists to make changes to genomes efficiently while reducing costs and improving standardization and reproducibility.

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

Series B in 2018
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 company that develops bioresponsive video games and a family program designed to help children regulate emotions. The platform pairs gameplay with a biofeedback heart rate monitor to adjust game difficulty, encouraging kids to stay calm and in control while learning to recognize and manage emotions in daily life. Created through collaboration with Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Mightier aims to address behavioral and emotional challenges by teaching real-time emotion regulation skills. Founded in 2016, the company offers a program that integrates mind-body signals into interactive experiences, enabling children to practice emotional control through engaging, age-appropriate games.

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 provides real-time catastrophe risk management solutions for corporations. Its platform combines physics-based technology, IoT sensors, and AI to deliver building-specific damage insights during natural disasters, enabling informed decision-making by property owners, insurers, and emergency responders.

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

Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2017, Fi specializes in manufacturing GPS-enabled smart dog collars and accessories. These products are designed to track a dog's location, monitor activity levels, and set fitness goals for pet owners.

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 company that develops bioresponsive video games and a family program designed to help children regulate emotions. The platform pairs gameplay with a biofeedback heart rate monitor to adjust game difficulty, encouraging kids to stay calm and in control while learning to recognize and manage emotions in daily life. Created through collaboration with Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Mightier aims to address behavioral and emotional challenges by teaching real-time emotion regulation skills. Founded in 2016, the company offers a program that integrates mind-body signals into interactive experiences, enabling children to practice emotional control through engaging, age-appropriate games.

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

Seed Round in 2017
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

Series A in 2017
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

Seed Round in 2016
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

Seed Round in 2016
Founded in 2013, Aluna develops a portable spirometry device paired with an interactive iPhone game. Its health platform helps users track asthma symptoms, monitor medication, and provides real-time data sharing with doctors for personalized treatment plans.

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.

Muvr

Seed Round in 2016
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

Seed Round in 2016
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

Seed Round in 2016
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

Seed Round in 2016
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

Seed Round in 2016
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

Seed Round in 2015
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 is a global developer and manufacturer of additive manufacturing technologies, materials, and software for industrial production. The company offers a range of metal 3D printing systems, including the Production System for high-volume manufacturing, the Shop System for machine shops, the Studio System for office environments, and the Fiber printer for desktop use. It supplies materials and software that support metal, polymer, sand, and ceramic applications, enabling on-demand, digital mass production with improved speed, cost efficiency, and part quality. Desktop Metal serves automotive, aerospace, healthcare, consumer products, heavy industry, machine design, and research and development customers and operates worldwide from headquarters in Burlington, Massachusetts.

Tonal

Seed Round in 2015
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 develops electric vehicle charging systems and power management technology designed to overcome electrical infrastructure limits that hinder EV adoption. Its SmartPower solution dynamically allocates available capacity to increase charging potential, reduce installation and operating costs, and enable scalable, load-managed charging for urban environments, fleets, and multi-family buildings. The company provides turnkey charging facilities that simplify deployment in locations with limited power, helping property owners and operators offer convenient EV charging without costly grid upgrades.

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

Venture Round in 2015
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.

OneDrop

Series A in 2015
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

Seed Round in 2015
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

Seed Round in 2014
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.
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