Artisan AI
Seed Round in 2024
Artisan AI specializes in creating digital workers, known as Artisans, to automate sales processes. Their first Artisan, Ava, handles the entire outbound sales process, from initial contact to scheduling meetings. Ava uses a database of over 270 million contacts to craft personalized email sequences and can be easily set up and managed via Slack. By automating repetitive tasks, Artisan AI allows sales teams to focus on high-value prospects and relationships.
Artisan AI
Seed Round in 2024
Artisan AI specializes in creating digital workers, known as Artisans, to automate sales processes. Their first Artisan, Ava, handles the entire outbound sales process, from initial contact to scheduling meetings. Ava uses a database of over 270 million contacts to craft personalized email sequences and can be easily set up and managed via Slack. By automating repetitive tasks, Artisan AI allows sales teams to focus on high-value prospects and relationships.
VAST Data
Series E in 2023
VAST Data, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing innovative data storage solutions. Headquartered in New York, with additional offices in San Jose, California, the company offers a universal storage platform that utilizes Intel’s Optane SSDs as a cache for data stored on quad-level cell (QLC) SSDs. VAST Data's solutions cater to various sectors, including animation and visual effects, deep learning, life sciences, media and broadcasting, and enterprise backup and recovery. The platform is designed to enhance productivity, streamline data management, and accelerate time-to-insight for workload-intensive applications, making it particularly valuable for AI-driven organizations. Founded in 2016, VAST Data has rapidly established itself as a leading player in the data infrastructure market.
Toss is a South Korea-based mobile financial service platform developed by the fintech startup Viva Republica, established in 2011 by Seunggun Lee in Seoul. The platform offers a range of services aimed at simplifying financial management for users, including peer-to-peer money transfers, credit score management, and bank account oversight. Additionally, Toss provides access to loan and insurance plans, facilitates bill splitting, and supports QR payments. These features collectively enable users to handle their financial needs efficiently and conveniently.
Workstream
Series B in 2022
Workstream is a prominent HR, payroll, and hiring platform tailored for the hourly workforce. It provides automated solutions that streamline various human resource processes, enabling franchise and business owners to efficiently manage hiring, retention, and payroll tasks from a single platform. With features such as workflow automation, advanced analytics, SMS communication, and machine learning, Workstream enhances the hiring experience and supports businesses in adhering to their onboarding procedures. The platform is trusted by 46 of the top 50 quick-service restaurant brands, including major names like Burger King, Jimmy John’s, and Taco Bell, allowing them to reduce labor costs and simplify operations effectively.
KoBold Metals
Series B in 2022
KoBold Metals is an AI-powered mineral exploration company focused on discovering essential materials for the electric vehicle and renewable energy sectors. The company combines advanced ore-deposit science with big data and scientific computing to enhance mineral exploration efforts. Its data platform aggregates and structures extensive scientific datasets, utilizing machine learning and other sophisticated analytical techniques to predict the composition of subsurface resources. By employing statistical association models and various analytical methods, KoBold Metals helps mineral exploration companies identify new sources of cobalt and other critical materials, thereby contributing to sustainable supply chains for the rapidly growing demand in electric vehicle production.
Checkr, Inc. is a technology-driven company focused on the background check industry, offering a comprehensive range of screening services, including criminal record checks, driving checks, and identity verification. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Checkr utilizes advanced technology and data sources to deliver faster and more efficient background checks compared to traditional providers. The company emphasizes fairness and transparency in hiring, enabling businesses across various sectors, including financial services, healthcare, and staffing, to enhance their hiring processes. Checkr also provides compliance services and security solutions, ensuring a secure and streamlined experience for both employers and candidates. With its innovative platform, Checkr aims to improve the overall applicant experience while supporting companies in navigating the complexities of today's workforce dynamics.
Revolut Limited, established in 2013 and headquartered in London, UK, is a financial services company specializing in mobile banking. It offers a mobile application enabling users to exchange currencies at interbank rates, send money via social networks, and spend using a multi-currency card. Revolut also provides insurance services, including phone, medical, and travel insurance, and has expanded its offerings to include cryptocurrency and stock trading. The company operates globally, facilitating cross-border money transfers and helping users manage their finances, make payments, and track spending through its user-friendly mobile app.