Boost VC

Boost VC is an early-stage venture capital firm based in San Mateo, California, founded in 2012 by Adam Draper and Brayton Williams. The firm specializes in investing in deep technology sectors, including cryptocurrency, virtual reality, augmented reality, healthcare, aerospace, robotics, artificial intelligence, and biotechnology. With over $200 million in assets under management, Boost VC focuses on leading pre-seed funding rounds of $2 million or less, aiming to support innovative startups that are pushing the boundaries of technology.

Maddie Callander

Partner

Gus Domel

Principal

Emily Yu

Investor

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Potato AI

Seed Round in 2025
AI research assistant for biology.

sati

Pre Seed Round in 2025
Sati is revolutionising financial inclusion, beginning in Latin America, by making digital currencies more accessible. With our revolutionary WhatsApp-based platform, users can easily acquire, trade, and receive stable currencies and Bitcoin

ResearchHub

Venture Round in 2025
ResearchHub is a platform designed to facilitate the open publication and discussion of scientific research. It allows researchers to upload their papers, preprints, and related materials while creating discussion threads for peer commentary and critique. By incentivizing contributions through ResearchCoin rewards for publishing, reviewing, and collaborating, ResearchHub aims to accelerate the pace of scientific inquiry. The platform fosters a collaborative environment where researchers can track their progress, engage with peers, and receive valuable feedback on their work, ultimately promoting a more open and dynamic scientific community.

Athenic AI

Seed Round in 2025
Athenic AI is a data analytics platform focused on delivering critical insights swiftly. The platform features intuitive data infrastructure and unification, enabling the creation of pipelines that effectively measure business performance. By leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence, Athenic AI provides accurate predictions and analytical solutions tailored to resolve business challenges. Additionally, it offers tools for sharing dashboards, allowing users to visualize results and enhance decision-making processes.

Próspera

Venture Round in 2025
Próspera is a business development company focused on international trade and development services. It aims to empower innovative individuals and organizations to contribute to the creation of thriving cities. By facilitating economic growth and fostering collaboration among various stakeholders, Próspera seeks to build a new generation of urban environments that promote prosperity and sustainability. Through its initiatives, the company plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of urban development.

PoSciDonDAO

Venture Round in 2024
PoSciDonDAO is a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) that provides funding for research on life-altering diseases through tailored medicine.

MoldCo

Pre Seed Round in 2024
MoldCo is a company focused on helping individuals improve their health by addressing mold-related issues. It operates an online retail platform that offers a range of household and health products designed to purify environments from harmful substances such as mold, mycotoxins, actinobacteria, endotoxins, dust, dander, pollen, smoke, bacteria, and viruses. By providing these products, MoldCo aims to enable customers to reduce the risk of mold-related illnesses and create healthier living spaces.

Rosy Soil

Seed Round in 2024
Rosy Soil is a gardening solution focused on sustainable practices that support the health of soil, plants, and the environment.

Torram Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Torram is building a complete middleware solution for bitcoin that will enable RWA tokenization, native stablecoins, and collateralized lending products natively on the bitcoin blockchain unlocking the bitcoin defi ecosystem.

Radiant

Series C in 2024
Radiant is a clean energy startup based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in the development of portable nuclear microreactors. Founded in 2019, the company aims to provide an alternative to fossil fuels through its innovative microreactor technology. Designed to fit within a shipping container, these reactors can be easily transported by air, ship, or road, making them suitable for both military and commercial applications. The Kaleidos microreactor, in particular, is notable for offering a zero-emissions power source, ideal for remote locations and critical power needs.

Mycosoft

Convertible Note in 2024
Mycosoft is pioneering a new frontier in environmental and mycological technology by developing tools that enable live data collection, analysis, and interaction with fungal ecosystems.

nunu.ai

Pre Seed Round in 2024
nunu.ai is the frontier of artificial intelligence in gaming by creating the first multi-modal AI agents designed to test and play any game.

Volley

Series C in 2024
Volley Inc. is a developer of conversational games designed for messaging applications and voice interfaces, focusing on platforms such as smart TVs and devices like Amazon Alexa and Google Home. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, the company creates a diverse array of AI-powered games, including popular titles like Jeopardy!, Wheel of Fortune, and Song Quiz, as well as interactive stories and podcasts. Through its voice-controlled gaming platform, Volley aims to provide engaging audio entertainment experiences to users, leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance interactivity and user enjoyment.

Voaige

Seed Round in 2024
Voaige specializes in providing safe and versatile robotic arms to address labor shortages across various industries. The company is comprised of a dedicated team of AI PhDs and robotics engineers from Carnegie Mellon University, focused on leveraging cutting-edge artificial intelligence to tackle significant real-world challenges. Voaige also develops automation software that enhances tools automation, utilizing a deep space artificial intelligence platform. This technology allows robotic developers to automate previously unmanageable tasks efficiently, ultimately saving time and reducing costs for clients. By making advanced AI solutions more accessible, Voaige empowers businesses to incorporate automation into their production processes and operations effectively.

Forml

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Forml is a developer of an artificial intelligence platform that aims to democratize machine learning by offering automated solutions. The platform utilizes data to create customized machine learning models that can effectively address various problems. By transforming data into narratives, answering inquiries, and generating language, Forml enables users to enhance their understanding and analysis of information. This approach not only facilitates deeper insights but also helps users amplify their revenue and refine their focus in a competitive landscape.

Sinn Studio

Venture Round in 2024
Sinn Studio is a Toronto-based XR studio that has won numerous awards and sold well. Sinn Studio is developing in-house solutions to tackle some of the most challenging issues facing the sector, ushering in the next era of melee fighting for both single and multiplayer players.

Capa

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Capa is an interoperability protocol that connects fiat and blockchains in LATAM.

HOPE Hydration

Seed Round in 2024
HOPE Hydration focuses on designing, manufacturing, and installing a network of advertiser-funded drinking water fountains in major cities and events. The company aims to provide clean, filtered, and chilled water to individuals while promoting sustainable hydration solutions that are easily accessible within a five-minute walk in urban areas worldwide. By incorporating advertising displays into their hydration stations, HOPE Hydration offers businesses and organizations branding opportunities, creating a potential revenue stream while encouraging hydration without the need for single-use water bottles. This innovative approach not only addresses the need for convenient hydration options but also contributes to reducing waste in public spaces.

sati

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Sati is revolutionising financial inclusion, beginning in Latin America, by making digital currencies more accessible. With our revolutionary WhatsApp-based platform, users can easily acquire, trade, and receive stable currencies and Bitcoin

Taxa Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Taxa Technologies is a probiotics company focused on advancing microbiome engineering. It aims to enhance the understanding of gut health and develop innovative treatment options for a range of health issues. By harnessing the potential of the microbiome, Taxa Technologies seeks to provide effective therapeutic solutions, particularly in the realm of personal care. The company's approach revolves around designing probiotics that can positively impact health and well-being.

OOJnana

Pre Seed Round in 2024
OOJnana transforms professional development, a personal AI skills coach who listens, teaches, and grows with you. OOJnana brings ancient wisdom into the modern age expertise with natural conversation, making skill and development as easy as talking to a mentor.

AstroBeam

Seed Round in 2023
AstroBeam is focused on creating more comfortable, more accessible, and more human ways to hangout and have fun with friends in VR!

Forml

Convertible Note in 2023
Forml is a developer of an artificial intelligence platform that aims to democratize machine learning by offering automated solutions. The platform utilizes data to create customized machine learning models that can effectively address various problems. By transforming data into narratives, answering inquiries, and generating language, Forml enables users to enhance their understanding and analysis of information. This approach not only facilitates deeper insights but also helps users amplify their revenue and refine their focus in a competitive landscape.

Candlestick.io

Seed Round in 2023
Candlestick.io is a permissionless copy trading platform on the blockchain.

Pageport

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Pageport helps businesses of all kinds build personalized videos and websites for each prospect.

Smooth Ag

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Smooth Ag Solutions focuses on developing agricultural equipment and technology aimed at enhancing the profitability of livestock operations. With a deep understanding of the challenges faced by ranchers, such as rising costs, declining margins, and unpredictable weather, the company offers solutions that improve operational efficiency. Their products facilitate data collection, provide aerial views of farms, enable remote monitoring, and ensure consistent feeding routines. By digitalizing ranch operations, Smooth Ag Solutions allows ranchers to assess overall performance and accurately analyze the factors affecting herd outcomes.

Cascade Biocatalysts

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Cascade Biocatalysts creates productive enzymes for economical biomanufacturing of sustainable chemicals.

Train Fitness

Seed Round in 2023
Train Fitness specializes in a workout tracking platform that utilizes artificial intelligence to automatically detect exercise sets and repetitions during strength training. By analyzing motion data from the Apple Watch, Train provides users with expertise-level insights into their workouts. This technology enables real-time coaching, allowing fitness enthusiasts to identify weaknesses, monitor their progress, and enhance their performance. The company's focus on automatic exercise detection positions it as a valuable resource for individuals looking to improve their fitness regimen.

ResearchHub

Seed Round in 2023
ResearchHub is a platform designed to facilitate the open publication and discussion of scientific research. It allows researchers to upload their papers, preprints, and related materials while creating discussion threads for peer commentary and critique. By incentivizing contributions through ResearchCoin rewards for publishing, reviewing, and collaborating, ResearchHub aims to accelerate the pace of scientific inquiry. The platform fosters a collaborative environment where researchers can track their progress, engage with peers, and receive valuable feedback on their work, ultimately promoting a more open and dynamic scientific community.

TRL11

Pre Seed Round in 2023
TRL11 is an aviation and aerospace component manufacturing company that focuses on developing advanced technology solutions for the space economy. The company specializes in sensor fusion components designed for satellite deployment, catering to the needs of the space industry. TRL11's expertise includes full-stack space communication, on-orbit service development, satellite rendezvous, and active debris removal. Additionally, the company provides batteries and management systems that enhance the safety, efficiency, and longevity of satellite operations.

Radiant

Series B in 2023
Radiant is a clean energy startup based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in the development of portable nuclear microreactors. Founded in 2019, the company aims to provide an alternative to fossil fuels through its innovative microreactor technology. Designed to fit within a shipping container, these reactors can be easily transported by air, ship, or road, making them suitable for both military and commercial applications. The Kaleidos microreactor, in particular, is notable for offering a zero-emissions power source, ideal for remote locations and critical power needs.

Ecolink AI

Seed Round in 2023
Ecolink AI is a climate verification and reward platform enabling businesses to verify their sustainable goods and assets, create interactive "nutrition labels" and issue digital token rewards. Ecolink AI is part of the broader Ecosapiens community of 1M+ followers and subscribers.

Mino Games

Series B in 2023
Mino Games is a mobile gaming studio focused on creating free-to-play games that engage a broad audience. Based in Montreal, the company gained recognition with its top-grossing mobile game, Mino Monsters, which has achieved over 13 million downloads. Mino Games is committed to developing captivating multi-platform strategy games that allow players to collect and battle pet monsters, complemented by an animated series of cartoon shorts. Their latest title, Cat Game, has already entered the App Store's Top 100 Grossing Chart in Canada and is expected to become a global success upon its official launch. With a small, passionate team of engineers, artists, and analysts, Mino Games is actively seeking to expand its workforce to support ongoing and future projects as it continues to grow in the competitive mobile gaming market.

Space DOTS

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Space DOTS is revolutionizing how the space industry approaches exploration beyond Earth. We're not just gathering data—we’re unlocking the environmental intelligence that will shape the future of interplanetary missions. Our miniaturized systems provide real-time, mission-critical environmental and materials intelligence from space. This on-demand data empowers engineers and mission planners to cut spacecraft design margins by up to 20% and slash failure rates by 10%, optimizing design and improving the management of complex, high-stakes missions, including crewed expeditions. Whether it’s Earth orbits, the Moon, Mars, or beyond, Space DOTS is clearing the path for the space industry to innovate faster, with less risk and more economic opportunity. With the right intelligence, we’re not just deploying enhanced and safer space assets—we’re building the future of human expansion into the cosmos.

Ego

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Ego is a developer of a generative AI-powered simulation engine that enables non-technical creators to generate realistic characters, 3D worlds, and interactive scripts through simple prompts. This platform is designed for user-generated simulations, games, and interactive media, marking a significant advancement in the field. Ego has successfully utilized its technology to create TownWorld, an innovative 3D interactive live stream that serves as a real-time simulation of a small town, showcasing the capabilities of generative agents. Additionally, the company offers a platform for creating customized AI avatars, allowing users to enhance their live streaming, chatting, and content creation experiences. By providing these tools, Ego aims to empower creators and boost audience engagement in the digital landscape.

Zoolife

Pre Seed Round in 2023
zoolife is the World's Online Zoo, enabling animal lovers to deepen their connection to wildlife at top sanctuaries, via interactive daily feedings, keeper Q&As, and special events.

Argo Space

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Developer of space technology and infrastructure intended to transform space transportation. The company focuses on building reusable in-space vehicles to create affordable and dependable access and is harvesting water from lunar regolith to create an abundant source of in-space propellant to support permanent human presence beyond Earth, enabling the space industry to maneuver throughout space through affordable space activity.

Soarce

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Soarce is focused on transforming the performance apparel industry through innovative, plant-based material solutions. By utilizing advanced technologies that integrate seaweed and nanomaterials, Soarce aims to replace traditional synthetic materials with multifunctional fabrics and leathers that are both high-performing and plastic-free. These materials offer protection against fire, UV radiation, and chemical exposure, facilitating the creation of sustainable, functional apparel for modern consumers. Soarce's commitment to decarbonization and environmental sustainability drives its mission to redefine product development from the very beginning, addressing the urgent challenges of climate change in the apparel sector.

Make Sunsets

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Make Sunsets is a company focused on climate intervention through the development of biodegradable reflective clouds, which are deployed at high altitudes to help cool the planet. Utilizing a stratospheric aerosol injection technique, the company draws inspiration from the natural cooling effects produced by volcanic eruptions, which can reduce carbon dioxide levels. By offering this innovative geoengineering solution, Make Sunsets aims to assist governments and organizations in mitigating environmental degradation while avoiding the reliance on fossil fuels.

PowWater

Pre Seed Round in 2022
PowWater is a company focused on providing sustainable and safe drinking water through a mobile application designed for water delivery. By employing predictive systems, PowWater connects water vendors with customers, ensuring that the quality of water is tested and verified. The application allows users to select specific locations and volumes for water delivery, facilitating efficient access to safe, reliable, and affordable water. With a commitment to empowering communities, PowWater has established itself as a trusted water supplier globally.

GigaMune

Seed Round in 2022
GigaMune, established in 2017 as a spin-out from GigaGen, specializes in the development of advanced T cell therapies for cancer treatment. The company leverages its unique insights into T cell responses to tumors, combined with innovative techniques for massively parallel T cell receptor (TCR) discovery. GigaMune's technology facilitates the identification of anti-tumor payloads through extensive sequence searches and high-throughput screening, while also incorporating novel viruses for effective payload delivery. This approach aims to empower health professionals with efficient and targeted therapies to combat cancer.

Halo.Car

Seed Round in 2022
Halo.Car aims to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles by offering an innovative car-sharing service. The company focuses on improving access to electric cars, making them more convenient for users. Halo.Car provides semi-autonomous vehicles equipped with advanced technologies such as cameras, radars, and ultrasonics. These vehicles are connected to remote operators through a 5G network, allowing users to book and drive to their destinations with ease. This service alleviates concerns about parking and enhances road safety while contributing to reduced vehicle emissions. Through its offerings, Halo.Car seeks to promote sustainable mobility for all.

Cognitive3D

Seed Round in 2022
Cognitive3D specializes in 3D spatial analytics, focusing on the measurement and analysis of human behavior within virtual, augmented, and mixed reality environments. The platform captures and aggregates data from these experiences, providing brands with actionable insights that enhance product development and training outcomes. Its technology features tools such as heat mapping and user segmentation, allowing for seamless background data collection and analysis. By offering a new framework for understanding user behavior, Cognitive3D empowers companies to optimize user engagement and make informed decisions that drive product advancement.

Boundless Robotics

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Boundless Robotics develops innovative technology aimed at empowering individuals to grow their own food, focusing particularly on cannabis cultivation. The company utilizes a combination of robotics, artificial intelligence, and hydroponics to create an AI-enabled device that regulates essential growth conditions, such as temperature, humidity, water levels, and light distance. This technology allows users to cultivate cannabis in an affordable and efficient manner, regardless of the season, addressing systemic issues related to food production and personal agriculture.

Orbit-Ed

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Orbit-Ed is a provider of an advanced experiential learning platform that utilizes virtual reality technology to enhance employee training and professional development. The platform delivers tailored, data-driven feedback by engaging trainees in realistic simulations designed to meet specific organizational needs and key performance indicators. During these immersive VR training sessions, Orbit-Ed tracks various verbal and non-verbal cues, analyzing over 500 data points to provide evidence-based insights into individual strengths and areas for improvement. This approach has proven effective, with more than 2,500 workers experiencing an average of 86% behavioral improvement after just 10 sessions. Orbit-Ed's services are utilized for a range of applications, including team upskilling and reskilling, sales and leadership training, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and recruitment assessments. The company is dedicated to fostering personal and professional growth, ultimately aiming to enhance economic mobility for workers.

Showplace

Seed Round in 2022
Showplace, Inc. is a technology-driven marketplace based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in product placement and promotion services for short-term rental properties. Founded in 2019, the company connects clients with short-term rental superhosts, facilitating the integration of their products into rental environments. This approach not only enhances the guest experience but also maximizes revenue opportunities for property owners. By providing tools and infrastructure designed for short-term rental investors, Showplace aims to democratize the industry, making it accessible for individuals and businesses to efficiently set up and manage their rental properties, ultimately helping them optimize their spaces and attract guests.

Rotender

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Rotender specializes in bar automation technology, focusing on the development of a robotic vending machine designed for bars and restaurants. This innovative system allows customers to scan a QR code to access a digital drinks menu on their smartphones, facilitating online payment. Once payment is completed, customers can place their cups in the machine to receive a cocktail mix, enhancing the efficiency of beverage service. Rotender's solution provides a creative and economical option for establishments looking to streamline drink pouring and improve customer experience.

Skybound

Venture Round in 2022
Skybound, LLC is a media and entertainment company that develops, produces, and distributes a diverse array of content, including television shows, films, merchandise, and games. Established in 2010 by Robert Kirkman, the company is known for its popular comic book titles, including The Walking Dead and Invincible, and it serves as an imprint of Image Comics, allowing creators to publish their work. In addition to comic books, Skybound engages in online and virtual reality gaming, as well as tabletop gaming. The company also organizes entertainment events and sells its merchandise through online platforms. Based in Culver City, California, Skybound has established itself as a significant player in the entertainment industry, offering a wide range of interactive and engaging experiences for its audience.

Ecolink AI

Seed Round in 2022
Ecolink AI is a climate verification and reward platform enabling businesses to verify their sustainable goods and assets, create interactive "nutrition labels" and issue digital token rewards. Ecolink AI is part of the broader Ecosapiens community of 1M+ followers and subscribers.

Venus Aerospace

Series A in 2022
Venus Aerospace is a startup aerospace company established in 2020 that specializes in hypersonic transportation. The company is dedicated to engineering solutions that enable one-hour global transport, aiming to connect the world more efficiently and safely. Venus Aerospace focuses on developing rotating detonation rocket engines and high-speed vehicles for various applications, including research, defense, and commercial missions. With a team of experts that includes PhDs, rocket scientists, and engineers, the company addresses significant challenges in aerospace by achieving speeds of up to Mach 9.

Flux Marine

Series A in 2022
Flux Marine specializes in developing electric marine propulsion systems designed to enhance performance while minimizing environmental impact. The company focuses on creating electric boat motors that utilize solid-state components to achieve zero emissions, thereby reducing pollution in marine environments. By prioritizing efficiency and sustainability, Flux Marine's motors not only enhance transport capabilities but also significantly lower noise and air pollution. Additionally, these propulsion systems are virtually maintenance-free, contributing to a reduced carbon footprint and promoting cleaner practices within the marine industry.

DeepReel Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2022
AI generated videos of people from text

Alta

Seed Round in 2022
Alta Pty Ltd, based in Broken Head, Australia, specializes in developing multiplayer virtual reality (VR) games. Established in 2008, the company creates immersive online universes where players can either collaborate or compete to achieve specific goals in various settings, including fantasy and medieval themes. The flagship game, A Township Tale, allows players to explore a magical town set in the mountains, where they can take on various roles such as blacksmith, miner, fisherman, and lumberjack to gather resources and craft tools and weapons. Alta's games are designed for high-end VR devices, providing engaging experiences that cater to gaming enthusiasts across multiple platforms, including smartphones, laptops, and computers.

Exclosure

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Exclosure operates a space data center that provides accurate space data to various stakeholders, including satellite operators, academic institutions, hobbyists, and government entities. The company focuses on collecting and disseminating information to enhance space situational awareness, support space traffic management, and ensure domain awareness. By collaborating with diverse partners, Exclosure aims to deliver a reliable third-party source of ground-truth data, facilitating efficient research and operational activities in the realm of space.

CredShields

Pre Seed Round in 2022
CredShields, established in 2021, is a cybersecurity organization focused on Web 3.0, offering comprehensive auditing services and innovative products tailored for the evolving blockchain landscape. Its flagship offering, SolidityScan, is designed for developers, auditors, and organizations to conduct smart contract scans, source code vulnerability assessments, and automated security audits. This platform enables users to monitor projects in real-time and enhance their security measures over time. Additionally, CredShields provides a range of services including wallet security, blockchain security, web and mobile application security, external network testing, smart contract audits, bug bounty management, and cloud security, ensuring that businesses can safeguard their applications throughout the development and post-deployment phases.

Aquifer Motion

Seed Round in 2021
Aquifer Inventions Inc. is a software company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in a SaaS-based augmented reality application designed for three-dimensional animation workflows. Founded in 2017, Aquifer offers its flagship product, Aquifer Motion, which utilizes augmented reality and machine learning to capture facial motions and voice, allowing users to create high-quality, render-ready animations. The platform simplifies the animation process by providing artist-crafted character and story templates, enabling individuals and teams, including game studios, animation studios, and creative agencies, to easily produce cinematic animated content. By focusing on storytelling and removing the technical complexities of animation, Aquifer aims to make professional-grade 3D animation accessible to a broader audience.

Snapshot Labs

Seed Round in 2021
Snapshot Labs operates a voting platform designed to facilitate governance for cryptocurrency projects. It offers an off-chain, gasless multi-governance tool that enables users to conduct polls and surveys within decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs). The platform is particularly noted for providing results that are easy to verify and difficult to contest, making it a reliable resource for clients in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector. By streamlining governance operations, Snapshot Labs supports organizations in engaging their user bases effectively.

Ripio

Series B in 2021
Ripio, formerly known as Bitpagos, is a financial payments company based in Latin America that focuses on providing electronic payment solutions for businesses. Leveraging blockchain technology, Ripio aims to create a more accessible financial system in emerging markets. The company facilitates international transactions for merchants using credit cards or bitcoins at lower costs and allows consumers to purchase bitcoins instantly with cash. Operating in countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Ecuador, Ripio's platform accepts various payment methods, including bitcoin and credit cards, and offers services such as local currency payouts for merchants, a digital wallet, and financing options for installment payments. Through these services, Ripio seeks to strengthen the digital economy by offering alternatives to traditional banking.

Screevo

Seed Round in 2021
Screevo is an Enterprise Voice Powered Automation Platform that enables users to create voice controls for any software system without requiring integration. By leveraging artificial intelligence, speech recognition, and robotic process automation, Screevo's voice assistants guide users through company processes and perform data entry tasks on their behalf. This innovation significantly reduces the time in-field workers spend on entering data, which can account for approximately 40% of their overall work hours, allowing them to concentrate on more critical tasks that generate value.

Starfish Space

Seed Round in 2021
Starfish Space Inc. specializes in providing on-demand in-space transportation and maintenance services for satellites. The company develops small space tugs equipped with proprietary Proximity Operations Software, which integrates orbital mechanics, machine vision artificial intelligence, and a low-thrust electric propulsion system. This innovative technology allows the tugs to conduct various satellite servicing missions, including life extension, relocation, disposal, and inspection. Founded in 2019 and based in Kent, Washington, Starfish Space aims to support satellite companies by enhancing their operational capabilities in orbit.

Tribe XR

Venture Round in 2021
Tribe XR Inc. is a software company based in San Mateo, California, focused on providing a platform for learning real-world skills through virtual and augmented reality. Founded in 2017, Tribe XR specializes in music production and DJing, enabling users to upload their music, perform live, and take lessons to enhance their DJ skills. The platform features a virtual mentor that introduces the basics of DJing and offers realistic practice on virtual decks. The learning experience is enriched by masterclasses from renowned DJs and partnerships with industry experts and electronic music schools. Tribe XR is also developing a self-serve immersive learning platform that allows organizations and individuals to create, broadcast, and monetize VR and AR lessons, extending its educational offerings beyond music. This approach leverages the effectiveness of experiential learning, which has been shown to solidify knowledge more effectively than traditional educational methods.

Octane AI

Venture Round in 2021
Octane AI, Inc. is a company that specializes in conversational marketing automation for e-commerce. Founded in 2016 and based in Irvine, California, it provides an all-in-one platform that enables merchants to create engaging quizzes, collect data, and implement personalized marketing through Facebook Messenger and SMS. The platform facilitates chatbot creation, allowing users to integrate various content sources such as YouTube, blogs, and Google Sheets, enhancing customer interaction and service. Trusted by over 1,000 brands on Shopify, Octane AI focuses on personalizing the customer journey to improve connection, conversion, and retention. The company operates in a remote work environment with team members located in more than ten countries and is backed by prominent Silicon Valley investors.

SFA Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2021
SFA Therapeutics, Inc. is a development-stage bio-pharmaceutical company located in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. The company specializes in creating drugs derived from microbiome-derived metabolites aimed at treating chronic inflammatory diseases and cancer. By harnessing compounds discovered in the human microbiome, SFA Therapeutics seeks to provide innovative therapeutic solutions for various medical conditions, including autoimmune diseases and liver disorders.

SKETCHAR.io

Seed Round in 2021
Sketchar™ is a mobile app that helps people learn to draw quickly and express themselves through drawing, providing them with a platform to learn and create art on-the-go.

Tempo

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Tempo is an email app that helps to eliminate distractions while helping you become more mindful and less obsessive about email.

Agnostiq

Seed Round in 2021
Agnostiq Inc. specializes in developing security software for quantum cloud computers, ensuring secure access to cloud platforms while maintaining the privacy of data and algorithms. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, the company offers cross-platform solutions that integrate with existing software development kits (SDKs), allowing users to adjust security levels based on the quantum hardware utilized. Additionally, Agnostiq is known for its Covalent platform, a cloud-agnostic and scalable computing solution that provides on-demand, serverless access to artificial intelligence infrastructure, including Nvidia H100s and A100s. Covalent enables users to scale computing resources with a single line of code and is available in both open-source and cloud-hosted enterprise formats. The platform supports efficient serverless resource management, multi-cloud mobility, and workflow orchestration, catering to diverse computing needs.

Blue Ocean Gear

Seed Round in 2021
Blue Ocean Gear specializes in the design and manufacture of advanced GPS tracking buoys, specifically engineered to meet the challenging demands of modern fixed gear fishing. Their innovative SmartBuoy product suite provides fishers, aquaculture farmers, and ocean scientists with the ability to track and monitor data from their equipment in real-time, regardless of location. This technology significantly improves operational efficiency and profitability by reducing fuel costs and minimizing the risk of lost gear, while also offering valuable insights into local ocean conditions. Additionally, Blue Ocean Gear's solutions contribute to addressing environmental issues related to marine plastic pollution and gear entanglement, promoting more sustainable management of ocean resources.

DFX Finance

Seed Round in 2021
DFX Finance is a decentralized finance exchange protocol that specializes in trading non-U.S. dollar stablecoins. The platform facilitates structured trading through an Ethereum-based decentralized exchange, utilizing a bonding curve specifically optimized for fiat-backed stablecoins such as USDC, CADC, EURS, and XSGD. By leveraging real-world foreign exchange price feeds, DFX Finance enables users to engage with decentralized finance applications in a blockchain-driven market, promoting seamless and efficient transactions in a variety of stablecoins.

Sunroom Rentals

Series A in 2021
Sunroom Rentals is a real estate technology company that simplifies the leasing process for property managers, landlords, and renters. The platform offers an app that enables users to easily find, tour, apply for, and move into residential properties. It features self-showing locks for in-person viewings and provides 360-degree virtual tours for online exploration of listed homes. Additionally, Sunroom Rentals maintains a dedicated team available seven days a week to assist users throughout the rental process.

Launcher

Series A in 2021
Launcher Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in providing delivery services for small satellites to orbit. The firm focuses on developing highly efficient rockets and transfer vehicles specifically designed for this purpose. A key aspect of Launcher’s technology is its three-dimensional printed liquid propellant rocket engine, which is powered by liquid oxygen and kerosene. This innovative approach allows Launcher to offer low-cost solutions for deploying small remote-controlled satellites, positioning the company as a competitive player in the satellite launch market.

Venus Aerospace

Seed Round in 2021
Venus Aerospace is a startup aerospace company established in 2020 that specializes in hypersonic transportation. The company is dedicated to engineering solutions that enable one-hour global transport, aiming to connect the world more efficiently and safely. Venus Aerospace focuses on developing rotating detonation rocket engines and high-speed vehicles for various applications, including research, defense, and commercial missions. With a team of experts that includes PhDs, rocket scientists, and engineers, the company addresses significant challenges in aerospace by achieving speeds of up to Mach 9.

Radiant

Seed Round in 2021
Radiant is a clean energy startup based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in the development of portable nuclear microreactors. Founded in 2019, the company aims to provide an alternative to fossil fuels through its innovative microreactor technology. Designed to fit within a shipping container, these reactors can be easily transported by air, ship, or road, making them suitable for both military and commercial applications. The Kaleidos microreactor, in particular, is notable for offering a zero-emissions power source, ideal for remote locations and critical power needs.

Pods

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Pods is a decentralized non-custodial options protocol. Users can create options and trade them through an Options AMM on the Ethereum Blockchain. Pods is the easiest way to hedge crypto in DeFi.

DI Systems

Pre Seed Round in 2020
DI Systems is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing and operating innovative solutions for asset tracking. The company's flagship product is a comprehensive dashboard designed to enhance asset management through advanced data analytics. Additionally, DI Systems offers a data-driven coffee subscription service, providing customers with tailored coffee selections based on their preferences. This diverse approach positions DI Systems at the intersection of technology and consumer services, catering to both businesses and individual customers.

Sealed

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Sealed offers a perishable home delivery service, focused on meal kits and food ecommerce.

Starfish Space

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Starfish Space Inc. specializes in providing on-demand in-space transportation and maintenance services for satellites. The company develops small space tugs equipped with proprietary Proximity Operations Software, which integrates orbital mechanics, machine vision artificial intelligence, and a low-thrust electric propulsion system. This innovative technology allows the tugs to conduct various satellite servicing missions, including life extension, relocation, disposal, and inspection. Founded in 2019 and based in Kent, Washington, Starfish Space aims to support satellite companies by enhancing their operational capabilities in orbit.

Showplace

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Showplace, Inc. is a technology-driven marketplace based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in product placement and promotion services for short-term rental properties. Founded in 2019, the company connects clients with short-term rental superhosts, facilitating the integration of their products into rental environments. This approach not only enhances the guest experience but also maximizes revenue opportunities for property owners. By providing tools and infrastructure designed for short-term rental investors, Showplace aims to democratize the industry, making it accessible for individuals and businesses to efficiently set up and manage their rental properties, ultimately helping them optimize their spaces and attract guests.

Tri-D Dynamics

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Tri-D Dynamics specializes in the development of smart pipe infrastructure, aimed at enhancing the safety and efficiency of resource production and delivery. The company focuses on upgrading global pipeline systems by integrating advanced technologies such as additive manufacturing, robotics, micro-electromechanical systems, and machine learning. These innovations enable the creation of smart pipelines capable of real-time data monitoring, from downhole operations to cloud-based processing. Utilizing cold metal fusion technology, Tri-D Dynamics embeds electronics within metal structures at production speeds, facilitating seamless data collection for the aeronautics and energy sectors. Through these advancements, Tri-D Dynamics seeks to transform pipeline infrastructure, supporting economic growth and operational efficiency.

Dynomics

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Dynomics, founded in 2020 and based in Brisbane, Australia, specializes in developing therapeutics aimed at improving human heart function. The company employs a precision approach to drug development, utilizing its innovative discovery engine, HeartDyno, which is built with engineered human cardiac organoids. This technology enables a multi-omics data-driven strategy to rapidly identify novel therapeutic targets and candidates, demonstrating superior efficacy and safety profiles in humans. Dynomics’ work is particularly focused on addressing heart failure, a condition that affects approximately 4% of the US population, where current treatments yield a 50% survival rate over five years. The company validates its approach through collaborations with leading pharmaceutical firms and contributions to top-tier scientific publications.

Revault

Seed Round in 2020
Revault offers mitigation against theft, mistakes, in-person threats, and online and physical attacks from well-funded and motivated attackers.

Octane AI

Venture Round in 2020
Octane AI, Inc. is a company that specializes in conversational marketing automation for e-commerce. Founded in 2016 and based in Irvine, California, it provides an all-in-one platform that enables merchants to create engaging quizzes, collect data, and implement personalized marketing through Facebook Messenger and SMS. The platform facilitates chatbot creation, allowing users to integrate various content sources such as YouTube, blogs, and Google Sheets, enhancing customer interaction and service. Trusted by over 1,000 brands on Shopify, Octane AI focuses on personalizing the customer journey to improve connection, conversion, and retention. The company operates in a remote work environment with team members located in more than ten countries and is backed by prominent Silicon Valley investors.

Manolin

Seed Round in 2020
Manolin AS operates a data analytics platform focused on health management and environmental impact within the aquaculture industry, particularly for salmon farming. Founded in 2018 and based in Bergen, Norway, the company enhances coordination between salmon producers and service providers to address health outbreaks effectively. Its platform automates the collection and analysis of farm data, leveraging machine learning models that utilize millions of data points, including real-time disease outbreak reports, oceanographic forecasts, and marine activity across active farms. By streamlining communication among farmers, government entities, and service providers, Manolin enables timely and informed decision-making that can lead to significant cost savings and improved operational efficiency in aquaculture.

Wyre

Series B in 2020
Wyre is a San Francisco-based company specializing in blockchain-based payment solutions aimed at transforming international payment processes. Founded in 2013, Wyre's platform facilitates real-time payouts, same-day transfers, and direct-to-bank transactions, allowing businesses to efficiently transfer funds across borders at competitive foreign exchange rates. The platform simplifies the payment experience for users by enabling account creation without the burdens of high fees, hidden costs, or complicated timing. Additionally, Wyre offers onramps and off-ramps, foreign exchange services, and crypto liquidity to support various crypto projects, including decentralized exchanges. As part of its broader operations, Wyre Capital invests in digital currencies and companies developing innovative financial services infrastructure.

JigSpace

Seed Round in 2020
JigSpace Inc. is a technology company based in San Mateo, California, founded in 2015. It has developed a platform that facilitates the creation and sharing of interactive three-dimensional instructions, known as "Jigs." Users can explore complex ideas and products through augmented reality, viewing step-by-step 3D breakdowns that enhance learning experiences. The Jig Workshop feature allows anyone to create and share their own Jigs, similar to tools like Canva or PowerPoint, making it accessible for both technical and non-technical users. The platform is utilized in various sectors, including product marketing, education, and technical support, with notable adoption by companies such as Medtronic and Hino Trucks. JigSpace aims to democratize knowledge sharing, enabling users to develop and demonstrate 3D products collaboratively, enhancing engagement and understanding across diverse audiences.

FitXR

Series A in 2020
FitXR is an immersive fitness platform that utilizes augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies to enhance workout experiences. The company focuses on making fitness enjoyable and accessible by offering a virtual fitness studio that replicates the energy of group classes in a home environment. FitXR's applications provide users with total body workouts designed by fitness experts, emphasizing fun and social interaction. The platform aims to engage users through enjoyable and effective fitness experiences, fostering a community centered around movement and wellness.

Boom.tv

Series A in 2020
BoomTV is an Esports entertainment platform that provides tools to automate score tracking, streaming, and generating event hubs. Their mission is to enable communities to easily produce and partake in virtual Esports. At the core of it all is our self-driving Esports technology layer that provides a one-button solution for anyone to create, participate, and/or spectate Esports content.

Adventure Lab

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Adventure Lab, Inc., also known as CA AS Adventure Lab Studio, Inc., is a San Francisco-based company that develops a social adventure platform designed for performers and experience creators. Founded in 2019, the platform allows users to customize and game master both cooperative and competitive play adventures, starting with escape room experiences and expanding into various hosted entertainment formats such as role-playing games, exploration, game shows, cooperative sports, and tourism. By integrating real live hosts, Adventure Lab aims to provide an engaging and immersive gaming experience that can be enjoyed from anywhere, catering to friends, family, and followers.

ShipIn

Pre Seed Round in 2020
ShipIn, established in 2019 by Ilan Naslavsky, offers a computer vision and operational analytics platform aimed at enhancing collaboration between maritime fleets and shore operations. Through its FleetVision technology, ShipIn provides real-time monitoring of fleet activities, facilitating seamless communication among seafarers, fleet managers, and owners. The platform aims to improve vessel utilization, safety, and compliance by tracking incidents and their resolutions as they occur. By delivering actionable insights, ShipIn enables maritime companies to enhance performance and reduce operational incidents across their fleets.

Sunroom Rentals

Venture Round in 2020
Sunroom Rentals is a real estate technology company that simplifies the leasing process for property managers, landlords, and renters. The platform offers an app that enables users to easily find, tour, apply for, and move into residential properties. It features self-showing locks for in-person viewings and provides 360-degree virtual tours for online exploration of listed homes. Additionally, Sunroom Rentals maintains a dedicated team available seven days a week to assist users throughout the rental process.

OpenGrants

Pre Seed Round in 2020
OpenGrants is a grant search engine and marketplace that connects companies and organizations with non-dilutive funding opportunities. The platform provides a comprehensive database of grants sourced from government agencies, foundations, and corporations, allowing users to independently search for grants or engage independent grant consultants for assistance. By facilitating access to various funding options, OpenGrants aims to enhance the efficiency and equity of the grant application process.

Tvori

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Tvori Inc. specializes in developing animation and prototyping software tailored for Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR). Founded in 2016 and based in Wilmington, Delaware, the company provides tools for users to create 3D content without requiring prior knowledge of 3D design. Its software facilitates the creation of story prototypes, animatics, and complete animated films, allowing for the design, visualization, and simulation of ideas. Users can access a library of pre-made assets, import custom 3D models, images, and sounds, and utilize an intuitive animation timeline. The platform supports the export of projects in various formats, including videos, 360-degree experiences, and executable VR content, thus enabling collaboration among developers and presenting ideas effectively to stakeholders.

Urbo

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Urbo is a micro-mobility company based in San Mateo, California, specializing in transportation solutions for human trips under five miles. The company focuses on providing convenient and efficient mobility options, catering to the needs of urban commuters. Currently, Urbo operates in stealth mode, suggesting that it is developing its services and technologies before a public launch.

Lobus

Seed Round in 2020
Lobus, Inc. is a company that specializes in designing and developing an art management platform aimed at assessing the value of artworks through both qualitative and quantitative measures. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, Lobus provides artist-verified information and publicly available market data, facilitating informed decision-making for art owners. The platform also incorporates features from NFT marketplaces, allowing art owners to maintain partial ownership of sold works, thus enabling them to benefit from future secondary transactions. Additionally, Lobus offers financial management tools and reports on artists and industry news, helping clients effectively manage their digital assets and the overall value of their art collections.

Sidequest

Pre Seed Round in 2020
SideQuest Ltd is a company based in Belfast, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing a virtual reality platform for computer games. Founded in 2020, SideQuest operates as a community-driven app store, providing users with access to early access content in the realm of virtual reality. This innovative platform allows developers to distribute their games directly to users, fostering a collaborative environment for both creators and players within the growing virtual reality ecosystem.

Aragon

Seed Round in 2020
Aragon is a company that develops a decentralized governance platform utilizing blockchain technology to facilitate the creation and management of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs). Founded in 2017 and headquartered in the United States, Aragon provides a suite of tools that allows users to launch and maintain DAOs while bypassing traditional bureaucratic constraints. Its offerings include Aragon PM, AragonOS, AragonAPI, AragonUI, AragonCLI, and AragonDS, which support features such as automatic contract upgrades and a decentralized court service. Since its inception, Aragon has powered the creation of over 5,000 DAOs, securing significant value for various prominent projects. The company's mission is to enable individuals and organizations to experiment with governance in an efficient manner, ultimately striving to establish a robust infrastructure for governance.

HumanFirst

Seed Round in 2019
HumanFirst is a developer of an AI-powered software-as-a-service platform that aims to enhance patient-centered clinical trials through the use of precision digital measures, including digital biomarkers and electronic clinical outcome assessments. The platform, recognized as the largest of its kind, provides biopharma companies with valuable insights and validated evidence data to streamline drug development processes. By facilitating the integration of digital health technologies, HumanFirst supports pharmaceutical organizations in improving research efficiency and accelerating the deployment of innovative treatments. The platform has been utilized by 22 of the 25 largest pharmaceutical companies worldwide, underscoring its significance in advancing human-centric research and development.

Coral Vita

Venture Round in 2019
Coral Vita Inc. is a reef restoration company based in San Diego, California, focused on protecting and restoring vulnerable coral reefs affected by climate change. Founded in 2015, the company specializes in coral farming, where it grows diverse and resilient corals in land-based farms. This innovative approach allows for the cultivation of corals that are better equipped to thrive in changing ocean conditions. Coral Vita transplants these resilient corals into degraded reefs, employing advanced techniques to enhance growth rates and bolster their resistance to warming and ocean acidification. By providing tailored reef restoration plans, Coral Vita aims to address the urgent challenges facing coral ecosystems while promoting biodiversity and marine health.

Agnostiq

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Agnostiq Inc. specializes in developing security software for quantum cloud computers, ensuring secure access to cloud platforms while maintaining the privacy of data and algorithms. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada, the company offers cross-platform solutions that integrate with existing software development kits (SDKs), allowing users to adjust security levels based on the quantum hardware utilized. Additionally, Agnostiq is known for its Covalent platform, a cloud-agnostic and scalable computing solution that provides on-demand, serverless access to artificial intelligence infrastructure, including Nvidia H100s and A100s. Covalent enables users to scale computing resources with a single line of code and is available in both open-source and cloud-hosted enterprise formats. The platform supports efficient serverless resource management, multi-cloud mobility, and workflow orchestration, catering to diverse computing needs.

YUR

Pre Seed Round in 2019
YUR Inc. is a fitness and health platform that utilizes virtual reality to transform workouts into engaging gaming experiences. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California, YUR develops software solutions that allow users to track their fitness and health metrics while participating in VR games. The mobile companion application enables calorie tracking, making fitness more enjoyable and accessible for at-home users. By combining gaming with physical activity, YUR aims to create a more immersive and less taxing approach to fitness.
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