BoostVC

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 technology companies, particularly in sectors such as cryptocurrency, space, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, robotics, and virtual reality. Twice a year, Boost VC conducts a three-month accelerator program that supports over 20 startups, providing them with housing and office space in Silicon Valley. The firm has built a diverse portfolio of more than 150 companies, which have collectively raised over $200 million since their participation in the program. Boost VC aims to turn ambitious, science fiction-inspired ideas into reality.

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EcoSapiens

Seed Round in 2023
Ecosapiens is a Web3/NFT project enabling consumers to make a positive impact on the climate.

Skybound, LLC

Venture Round in 2022
Skybound Entertainment is an imprint of image comics that provides comic book creators the opportunity to publish their work. It offers Robert Kirkman’s Eisner award-winning comic book series, The Walking Dead, long-running Invincible, all-ages Super Dinosaur, Thief of Thieves and Clone as well as Witch Doctor, Guarding the Globe, and The Astounding Wolf-Man. Since its inception, Skybound Entertainment has created television shows, merchandise, and a wide spectrum of platforms, games, and entertainment events. It was launched by Robert Kirkman in 2010. Skybound Entertainment is operated from Culver City, California.

EcoSapiens

Seed Round in 2022
Ecosapiens is a Web3/NFT project enabling consumers to make a positive impact on the climate.

Venus Aerospace

Series A in 2022
Venus Aerospace is a start-up company pushing the boundaries of high speed transportation.

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.

Alta

Seed Round in 2022
Alta creates online universes in VR, where players can co-operate or compete to achieve goals across different settings. (Fantasy, medieval.) These are designed specifically for VR, using physical interactions and exploring a vast landscape. The first universe is A Township Tale, a multiplayer experience for high-end VR devices, like the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. Players discover a magical, medieval town in the mountains, and can fill the town's many roles to survive. Become the blacksmith, miner, fisherman and lumberjack to collect and turn resources into tools and weapons.

Aquifer Motion

Seed Round in 2021
Aquifer Inventions Inc. develops software as a service (SaaS) based augmented reality application that captures and previews facial motions for three dimensional (3D) animation workflows for individuals and teams. The company offers Aquifer Motion that combines augmented reality and machine learning and captures quality render-ready animation. It serves game studios, animation studios, augmented reality (AR)/virtual reality (VR) content creators, and creative agencies. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Austin, Texas.

Snapshot Labs

Seed Round in 2021
Snapshot Labs is an off-chain gasless multi-governance tool for crypto projects to poll their user bases. Snapshot used by several companies in the DeFi space to help survey users.

Starfish Space

Venture Round in 2021
Starfish Space Inc. develops an on-demand, in-space transportation and maintenance service for orbiting satellites. Its Proximity Operations Software uses a combination of orbital mechanics, machine vision artificial intelligence, and a low-thrust electric propulsion system to enable them to use smaller space tugs that can operate across orbits. The company was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Kent, Washington.

Ripio

Series B in 2021
Ripio, formerly known as Bitpagos, is a financial payments company that provides electronic payment solutions for businesses in Latin America. It offers a range of financial services for the emerging markets using the blockchain technology to make a more accessible financial system. The company helps merchants process international transactions with credit cards or bitcoins for a fraction of the cost as well as consumers buy bitcoins instantly with cash. It deals with clients in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Ecuador.

Screevo

Seed Round in 2021
Screevo is a voice assistant for Industry 4.0 that enables simplified voice control of machines or software systems.

Octane AI

Venture Round in 2021
Octane AI, Inc. is a company that specializes in conversational marketing automation for e-commerce businesses. Founded in 2016 and based in Irvine, California, it offers a comprehensive platform that enables merchants to create engaging quizzes, collect data, and utilize personalized automation through Facebook Messenger and SMS. The platform is designed to enhance customer engagement by allowing users to build chatbots that can perform various functions, including content delivery, customer service, and product showcasing. Octane AI is particularly popular among Shopify brands, with over 1,000 merchants relying on its services to personalize customer journeys and improve conversion rates. The company operates remotely and is supported by notable Silicon Valley investors, emphasizing its commitment to innovation in social media marketing and customer interaction.

SKETCHAR.io

Seed Round in 2021
SketchAR, UAB develops SketchAR, a mobile application that teaches drawing with the help of machine learning and neural networks, and enables users to see a virtual image. The company’s application uses technology based on computer vision that allows a smartphone to detect the environment and fix the virtual image over a real surface in action. It serves consumers, enterprises, agencies, and education sectors. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Vilnius, Lithuania.

Agnostiq

Seed Round in 2021
Agnostiq Inc. is a Toronto-based enterprise technology startup that specializes in security software for quantum cloud computing. Founded in 2018, the company offers solutions designed to ensure the privacy of data and algorithms while enabling users to experiment with quantum processors over the cloud. Agnostiq's software is compatible with current quantum hardware, allowing users to adjust security levels based on their specific needs. By integrating with existing software development kits, Agnostiq provides cross-platform solutions that cater to various cloud service providers. This innovative approach allows privacy-sensitive users to leverage the advantages of quantum computing without compromising their proprietary information.

Tempo

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Tempo is an innovative email application designed to minimize distractions and promote a more mindful approach to email management. By focusing on reducing the obsessive nature often associated with email communication, Tempo aims to enhance productivity and well-being for its users. The app incorporates features that allow users to manage their email interactions more effectively, fostering a healthier relationship with digital communication. Through its user-friendly interface, Tempo seeks to streamline the email experience, enabling individuals to focus on what truly matters without the constant interruptions that often accompany traditional email usage.

Sunroom Rentals

Series A in 2021
Sunroom Rentals Texas, LLC is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2018. The company offers an online application designed to simplify the process of finding and leasing rental properties, including condos, apartments, and houses. Users can easily locate available rentals, book tours, and submit applications directly through the platform. The service connects users with licensed agents and tour guides who facilitate property viewings during selected time slots. Additionally, the platform employs a backend dispatching application to notify agents when a tour is scheduled, enhancing the efficiency of the rental process.

Venus Aerospace

Seed Round in 2021
Venus Aerospace is a start-up company pushing the boundaries of high speed transportation.

Showplace

Pre Seed Round in 2020
SHOWPLACE, INC. offers product placement and promotion services. The company promotes its clients' products by putting them in the homes of short-term rental superhosts. SHOWPLACE, INC. was incorporated in 2019 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Pods

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Pods is a company based in São Paulo, Brazil, focused on providing innovative solutions for hedging cryptocurrency through decentralized finance. The company operates a decentralized protocol platform that offers customized decentralized finance options, including put and call options. This enables users to effectively manage their assets, safeguard their investment portfolios, and potentially achieve significant profits. By simplifying the process of hedging in the volatile cryptocurrency market, Pods aims to enhance financial security for its users.

Starfish Space

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Starfish Space Inc. develops an on-demand, in-space transportation and maintenance service for orbiting satellites. Its Proximity Operations Software uses a combination of orbital mechanics, machine vision artificial intelligence, and a low-thrust electric propulsion system to enable them to use smaller space tugs that can operate across orbits. The company was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Kent, Washington.

DI Systems

Pre Seed Round in 2020
DI Systems develops and operates a dashboard for asset tracking on steroids. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Dynomics

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Dynomics Therapeutics develops transformative therapies for the heart. Dynomics Therapeutics is located in Brisbane, Australia.

Tri-D Dynamics

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Tri-D Dynamics develops a smart pipe infrastructure that ensures the safe production and delivery of valuable resources. The company's mission is to upgrade the world's pipeline infrastructure with the proper capabilities to drive economies towards this vision. Tri-D Dynamics' method of achieving this mission is by using and developing technologies such as additive and advanced manufacturing, robotics, micro-electromechanical systems, machine learning, and more - that can provide the step-change capabilities to create smart pipelines at scale.

Sealed

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Sealed Technologies Corp. provides offsite package handling and resident-scheduled delivery services. The company receives delivery packages on behalf of customers and deliver them on their schedule location and timing. Sealed Technologies Corp. also develops an app which allows customers to live track their orders and schedule pick up and delivery timing. The company was incorporated in 2020 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Octane AI

Venture Round in 2020
Octane AI, Inc. is a company that specializes in conversational marketing automation for e-commerce businesses. Founded in 2016 and based in Irvine, California, it offers a comprehensive platform that enables merchants to create engaging quizzes, collect data, and utilize personalized automation through Facebook Messenger and SMS. The platform is designed to enhance customer engagement by allowing users to build chatbots that can perform various functions, including content delivery, customer service, and product showcasing. Octane AI is particularly popular among Shopify brands, with over 1,000 merchants relying on its services to personalize customer journeys and improve conversion rates. The company operates remotely and is supported by notable Silicon Valley investors, emphasizing its commitment to innovation in social media marketing and customer interaction.

Wyre

Series B in 2020
Wyre is a developer of a blockchain-based payment platform designed to change the future of how international payments are done. The company's platform provides real-time payouts, same-day transfers, and direct-to-bank transfers, enabling businesses to move money across borders from country-to-country at a competitive foreign exchange rate. Wyre's business owners can easily create an account and send money to any person or business without worrying about high foreign exchange rates, hidden fees, complicated payout timing, and high payment fees. It also provides onramps and off-ramps, foreign exchange, and crypto liquidity to users of various crypto projects including decentralized exchanges. Wyre was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA.

JigSpace

Seed Round in 2020
JigSpace Inc. is a company based in San Mateo, California, founded in 2015, that specializes in developing a platform for creating and sharing interactive, three-dimensional instructions. The platform allows users to view jigs in augmented reality and browse a library of interactive learning experiences. It features step-by-step interactive 3D breakdowns of complex concepts, products, and phenomena. Users can create free accounts to save their favorite jigs and receive notifications about new content. Additionally, the platform enables users to create their own jigs in a workshop environment and share them with others. By making it accessible for anyone to create and share these instructional tools, JigSpace aims to enhance learning experiences in a more engaging and effective manner.

FitXR

Series A in 2020
FitXR is the leading developer of virtual reality (VR) fitness apps, passionately dedicated to making fitness more accessible. FitXR creates fitness experiences that are instantly enjoyable, social by design, and effective. The developer’s first product, BoxVR, has been a consistent best-seller across the Oculus, Steam and PSVR stores and has won multiple awards. FitXR is now building the world’s first virtual fitness studio, that brings the energy and enjoyment of group fitness to the comfort of the home, providing users with total body workouts designed by top fitness experts.

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 is a developer of a social adventure platform with real live hosts that guests can experience from anywhere. The platform enables the next generation of performers and experience creators to customize and game master cooperative play adventures for guests. The company is starting with escape room adventures and will expand into other forms of hosted entertainment. Think role-playing games, exploration, game shows, cooperative sports, and tourism.

Sunroom Rentals

Venture Round in 2020
Sunroom Rentals Texas, LLC is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2018. The company offers an online application designed to simplify the process of finding and leasing rental properties, including condos, apartments, and houses. Users can easily locate available rentals, book tours, and submit applications directly through the platform. The service connects users with licensed agents and tour guides who facilitate property viewings during selected time slots. Additionally, the platform employs a backend dispatching application to notify agents when a tour is scheduled, enhancing the efficiency of the rental process.

Urbo

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Urbo offers a micro-mobility service for human trips under 5 miles. Urbo is located in San Mateo, California.

OpenGrants

Pre Seed Round in 2020
OpenGrants is a software as a service (SaaS) platform founded in 2018 and based in Sacramento, California, that focuses on improving access to public funding. The platform addresses the inefficiencies and barriers present in the existing systems used by federal, state, and regional governments, which collectively issue trillions of dollars in public funding opportunities each year. By leveraging user-friendly, enterprise-class technology, OpenGrants aims to streamline the deployment of these funds, enhance accountability, and reduce wasteful spending. The company’s mission is to support productive public-private partnerships and facilitate the efficient allocation of resources in the public sector.

Agnostiq

Venture Round in 2020
Agnostiq Inc. is a Toronto-based enterprise technology startup that specializes in security software for quantum cloud computing. Founded in 2018, the company offers solutions designed to ensure the privacy of data and algorithms while enabling users to experiment with quantum processors over the cloud. Agnostiq's software is compatible with current quantum hardware, allowing users to adjust security levels based on their specific needs. By integrating with existing software development kits, Agnostiq provides cross-platform solutions that cater to various cloud service providers. This innovative approach allows privacy-sensitive users to leverage the advantages of quantum computing without compromising their proprietary information.

ShipIn

Pre Seed Round in 2020
ShipIn Systems Inc., established in 2019 and located in Newton, Massachusetts, specializes in providing fleet management services tailored for the maritime industry. The company employs computer vision and operational analytics to facilitate effective ship-to-shore collaboration for maritime fleets. Its platform enables real-time fleet monitoring, enhances vessel utilization, and improves safety and compliance aboard ships. By delivering actionable insights, ShipIn assists maritime companies in reducing incidents and enhancing overall performance across their fleets.

Tvori

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Tvori is a VR storytelling and animation software. With Tvori you can create story prototypes such as animatics & previs, prototype XR apps, and make complete animated films. Prior knowledge of 3D content creation is not required to get started creating in Tvori. It’s easy to learn as you go! Use a library of simple shapes, props, and effects. You can also import 3D models, images, videos, and sounds. You can export your work as videos, 360 videos, photos, 360 photos, VR experiences, and 3D models with animations.

Lobus

Seed Round in 2020
Lobus is the trusted information platform for the art world.

HumanFirst

Seed Round in 2019
HumanFirst, formerly known as Elektra Labs, is a healthcare-security company based in Tyngsboro, Massachusetts, that focuses on enhancing healthcare operations in home settings. Established in 2017, the company has developed a digital measures platform called Atlas, which streamlines the evaluation and implementation of connected technologies for collecting behavioral and physiological data. HumanFirst caters to a diverse clientele, including leading organizations involved in decentralized clinical trials and virtual care. Notably, 22 of the 25 largest pharmaceutical companies globally have utilized the HumanFirst platform to assess and facilitate the deployment of health technology products. The company provides command center and infrastructure solutions that ensure the reliability and trustworthiness of telehealth operations, matching the standards typically found in hospitals and laboratories.

Coral Vita

Venture Round in 2019
Coral Vita Inc. operates as a reef restoration company. The company uses science and business model innovation to protect and restore vulnerable coral reefs that are facing unprecedented damage from climate change. It restores reefs by growing and transplanting resilient corals. The company engages in coral farming. Coral Vita Inc. was founded in 2015 and is based in San Diego, California.

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.

New Culture

Seed Round in 2019
New Culture Inc. is a food and beverage company that specializes in producing cheese from protein using innovative methods. By employing microflora to create dairy proteins and dairy products, the company aims to revolutionize traditional cheese-making processes. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, New Culture is committed to developing sustainable and alternative cheese options that appeal to a growing market of health-conscious and environmentally aware consumers.

Launcher

Venture Round in 2019
Launcher Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in delivering small satellites into orbit. The company is also involved in the development of advanced rocket engines, including a three-dimensional printed liquid propellant rocket engine that uses liquid oxygen and kerosene as fuel. With a focus on innovative technology and efficient delivery services, Launcher aims to enhance access to space for small satellite operators.

Unstoppable Domains

Series A in 2019
Unstoppable Domains Inc. specializes in providing blockchain-based domain names that facilitate secure online presence and cryptocurrency transactions. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, the company allows users to register .zil domain extensions, which enable the creation of websites that utilize the decentralized InterPlanetary File System for data storage. This innovation not only supports the development of uncensorable websites but also simplifies the process of receiving cryptocurrency payments by allowing users to use their .zil domain name in place of traditional crypto addresses.

DaoHub

Venture Round in 2019
DaoHub, founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in developing secure and transparent decentralized applications. It offers an open-source operating system tailored for smart contracts, enabling complete system introspection and deep resource isolation. This platform allows developers to access real-time visibility across the entire state of their applications. By providing tools that facilitate bug fixing and enforceable security guarantees throughout the product lifecycle, DaoHub empowers developers to enhance the reliability and safety of their applications, even prior to launch.

Scout

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Product Analytics for Ethereum blockchain companies

Flote

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Flote is a community-driven social network that prioritizes user privacy and the ability to freely engage online. The platform enables users to share and monetize various forms of content, including audio, video, images, and text. Users can livestream and receive superchats without incurring any fees, as all transactions are peer-to-peer and fee-free. Each account is equipped with a user-friendly crypto wallet, facilitating seamless tipping and payments. Flote also offers encrypted messaging for private communication among users, fostering a secure environment for interactions. The platform emphasizes uncensored self-expression, allowing members to earn crypto rewards while sharing their content without restrictions.

Cuteness Technology

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Cuteness Technology is an interactive animation studio based in Japan that specializes in creating entertainment content. The company leverages advanced technologies, including augmented reality and artificial intelligence, to develop animated characters. By integrating social media features, Cuteness Technology enables users to produce movies and bring these characters into live environments, enhancing the overall interactive experience.

Fairmint

Seed Round in 2019
Fairmint Inc. creates a cloud-based web application that facilitates funding for companies through Continuous Securities Offerings. This platform allows private companies to raise capital and transition towards public offerings by connecting them with potential investors. Founded in 2018 and initially based in Sheridan, Wyoming, Fairmint later established its headquarters in San Francisco, California.

Boomy

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Boomy Corporation, established in 2018 and located in Berkeley, California, provides an innovative application that allows users to create original songs and beats using artificial intelligence. This platform is designed for individuals with no prior musical experience, enabling them to generate music quickly and effortlessly. In addition to song creation, Boomy offers users the opportunity to earn revenue when their music is streamed, making it accessible and financially rewarding for aspiring musicians.

Nifty Gateway

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Nifty Gateway operates as a platform that facilitates non-fungible tokens (NFT) purchases for crypto-games and applications, including Open Sea, Gods Unchained, and CryptoKitties. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in San Francisco, California. As of November 19, 2019, Nifty Gateway operates as a subsidiary of Gemini Trust Company, LLC.

Pawprint

Venture Round in 2019
Pawprint is a pet management app complete with official electronic health records direct from a vet, for free. Pawprint's mission is to give peace of mind that a pet is protected. The company improves the ease and efficiency of vaccination record storage and verification.

Gamestry

Venture Round in 2019
Gamestry eSports, S.L. provides online training courses on electronic games. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Barcelona, Spain.

MEU

Pre Seed Round in 2019
MEU is an immersive social platform that is based on 3d human movements. MEU is channeling the movement data, letting people play and interact with each other’s 3D movements augmented by neuroscience-based filters and mini-games. The company is on a mission to disrupt the current way technology is used to connect to each other and utilize the latest immersive technology to increase the bandwidth of human connection by allowing people to interact and play with each other’s movements beyond space and time.

MindGlow

Pre Seed Round in 2019
MindGlow, Inc. specializes in virtual reality (VR) training solutions designed for enterprises, universities, the retail sector, and government entities. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company focuses on enhancing employee safety through immersive training experiences. MindGlow offers products such as VR Active Shooter Training for both office and university environments, in addition to workplace safety and self-defense training programs. By utilizing VR technology, MindGlow aims to prepare employees for emergencies, fostering a sense of empowerment and engagement that can contribute to saving lives during critical situations.

Blue Ocean Gear

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Blue Ocean Gear’s team of world-class submarine and rocket scientists designs and builds GPS tracking buoys capable of surviving the brutal operational demands of the modern fixed gear fisher. Our patented SmartBuoy product suite allows fishers to track and monitor data from their gear anytime and anywhere, enhancing operational efficiency and profitability by reducing both fuel costs and lost gear. Our products also directly address the environmental impacts of lost gear and entanglements.

Yac

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Yac Media, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing an online application for digital voice messaging and video chatting. Founded in 2019 and based in Kissimmee, Florida, Yac's platform offers various features such as screen sharing, team meetings, and voice messaging. In addition to its video communication capabilities, the company provides a range of hosted messaging services, including inbound call management, fax-to-email solutions, virtual numbers, and audio conferencing. Yac aims to enhance communication and collaboration through its innovative offerings.

Guesser

Seed Round in 2019
Guesser Inc. operates a prediction market platform that enables users to invest in the outcomes of various events using cryptocurrency. Established in 2018 and based in Madrid, Spain, Guesser focuses on political markets, providing users with valuable data and insights to inform their investments. The platform features continuously updated information on outcome prices, odds, and trader trends, as well as tools for comparing outcomes and analyzing site fees and the latest news. Guesser aims to create a robust marketplace for political outcomes, aspiring to achieve a level of liquidity and engagement comparable to traditional asset markets such as stocks and bonds.

Amun

Seed Round in 2019
Amun is a technology company that creates financial on-ramps to acquire, trade, and secure crypto assets. Individual customers and institutions can use our products to get crypto exposure in a safe, regulated, and easy manner.

Amun

Seed Round in 2019
Amun is a technology company that creates financial on-ramps to acquire, trade, and secure crypto assets. Individual customers and institutions can use our products to get crypto exposure in a safe, regulated, and easy manner.

BehaviorMe

Seed Round in 2019
BehaviorMe combines Virtual Reality technologies with Behavior Analysis to provide human resource solutions.

Aquaai

Seed Round in 2019
Aquaai Corporation, established in 2014 and located in San Diego, California, specializes in the development of biomimetic fishlike drones designed for monitoring marine environments. The company leverages artificial intelligence, robotics, and machine learning to enhance the aquaculture industry. By offering innovative solutions, Aquaai aims to assist fish farmers in saving time and reducing costs while increasing fish production to meet growing demand. Additionally, Aquaai's technology promotes the delivery of healthier seafood and contributes to the preservation of ocean ecosystems.

Listen Notes

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Listen Notes is the best podcast search engine and database, providing a user-facing website and a developer-facing API. Search the whole Internet's podcasts. Curate your own podcast playlists. Listen on your favorite podcast player apps.

JetPack Aviation

Venture Round in 2019
JetPack Aviation dedicated to building world's first true jetpack, that is capable of getting from SF to Mountain View in ten minutes. Its mission is to build a vehicle that that will disrupt the way people and "things" are transported.

Wyre

Series B in 2018
Wyre is a developer of a blockchain-based payment platform designed to change the future of how international payments are done. The company's platform provides real-time payouts, same-day transfers, and direct-to-bank transfers, enabling businesses to move money across borders from country-to-country at a competitive foreign exchange rate. Wyre's business owners can easily create an account and send money to any person or business without worrying about high foreign exchange rates, hidden fees, complicated payout timing, and high payment fees. It also provides onramps and off-ramps, foreign exchange, and crypto liquidity to users of various crypto projects including decentralized exchanges. Wyre was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA.

InterVenn

Venture Round in 2018
InterVenn Biosciences Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in artificial intelligence-based mass spectrometry technology for glycoproteomics. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, with additional offices in the Philippines, Malaysia, and Australia, InterVenn focuses on the identification, quantification, and classification of glycoproteomic signals in human blood and tissue. Its VISTA platform is the first commercially available system that assesses protein glycosylation in a site-specific manner, enabling the discovery of biomarkers for various conditions, including cancers, autoimmunity, fibrosis, and neurodegeneration. The company's technology aims to facilitate early cancer detection and improve patient care through actionable insights derived from glycoproteomic analysis.

ROAM

Series A in 2018
Roam Robotics, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in the development of innovative exoskeletons and powered orthotics. Founded in 2014, the company aims to make these mobility devices more affordable, comfortable, and safe for home use. Roam's products utilize advanced high-strength fabrics and pneumatic powertrains, which significantly reduce the weight and cost compared to traditional exoskeleton designs. This approach allows for unmatched power-to-weight ratios, enhancing performance while minimizing part count. The company's focus on lightweight and adaptable robotic solutions aims to improve mobility support, ultimately enhancing human capabilities for a wide range of users.

FitXR

Seed Round in 2018
FitXR is the leading developer of virtual reality (VR) fitness apps, passionately dedicated to making fitness more accessible. FitXR creates fitness experiences that are instantly enjoyable, social by design, and effective. The developer’s first product, BoxVR, has been a consistent best-seller across the Oculus, Steam and PSVR stores and has won multiple awards. FitXR is now building the world’s first virtual fitness studio, that brings the energy and enjoyment of group fitness to the comfort of the home, providing users with total body workouts designed by top fitness experts.

Bleximo

Seed Round in 2018
Bleximo Corp. specializes in the development of quantum accelerators and quantum processors, which enhance conventional computing capabilities by addressing complex problems that traditional digital computers struggle to solve. Founded in 2017 and based in Walnut Creek, California, the company focuses on delivering solutions for simulating molecular structures and chemical reactions. By leveraging quantum physics, Bleximo aims to optimize drug discovery and design within the pharmaceutical industry, providing more accurate and efficient data analysis and numerical modeling. This innovative approach enables businesses to tackle high-value challenges economically, giving them a competitive edge in their respective fields.

Teleporter

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Teleporter is an interactive platform that creates a virtual reality space designed to unite gamers globally. Focused on fostering community among players, it offers a variety of built-in games, game streaming options, and opportunities for social interaction in immersive 3D environments. Inspired by the features of popular MMORPGs, Teleporter allows users to engage in activities they enjoy with fellow gaming enthusiasts, effectively combining gameplay with socializing. By merging technology, artistry, and community engagement, Teleporter aims to redefine how gamers connect and interact in the digital realm, shaping the future of online gaming experiences.

ReadyUp

Venture Round in 2018
ReadyUp is a platform for player connection and team management for gaming and esports

MyCrypto

Series A in 2018
MyCrypto, Inc. develops an open-source, client-side platform for storing, sending, receiving, and buying and selling digital assets. The desktop application allows cryptocurrency users to manage and use their crypto and wallets without accessing the online services and protocols. MyCrypto, Inc. was founded in 2015 and is based in Redondo Beach, California.

Invocable

Seed Round in 2018
Invocable helps designers create and test high-fidelity voice prototypes in minutes. No code needed.

Mega Particle

Seed Round in 2018
Casino VR is a multiplayer casino platform for virtual reality. Casino VR merges the social and psychological elements of real life poker with the ease and accessibility of online casinos. Anyone (with a VR hardware) can immerse themselves in a stunning casino and play texas hold'em poker with their friends. Every user sees each other's body language as well as talk to each other while they are sitting around the poker table. Casino VR launched a beta version featuring a multiplayer poker game for Oculus Rift in November 2015 and on Gear VR in March, 2016. In Casino VR you can observe the body language of other players (inverse kinematics) and talk to other players at the poker table. According to their early adopters, body language and the immersiveness of the game already helps in reading social tells in Poker (which was never possible before in an online casino).

YoAgents

Seed Round in 2018
YoAgents is a Digital Service company that allows sales professionals to connect with startups and micro-companies and SMEs.Through the app, they can choose services, pitch themselves to companies, download sales documents, create deals, with companies in the fitness, ho.re.ca., retail, sectors, as well as visualize and require revenue. The platform currently hosts over 2,000 sales professionals in its lead generation door to door platform. It was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Milan, Italy.

Morphin

Venture Round in 2018
Morphin develops Uraniom, which allows users to create a universal 3D avatar for VR/AR apps and video games. Morphin is a CGI studio in your pocket.

Streamloots

Seed Round in 2018
Streamloots operates a marketplace that enables real-time interactions between live streamers and their audiences. Founded in 2018 and based in San Mateo, California, with an additional location in Cartagena, Spain, Streamloots provides a platform for streamers to create and sell custom interactive content, including cards that viewers can collect, redeem, and trade. This innovative approach allows streamers to engage their viewers more effectively while monetizing their online activities. By transforming interactions into a product, Streamloots facilitates a unique experience across various streaming platforms, enhancing both viewer engagement and streamer revenue.

Slide Financial

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Slide Financial is a payments company that specializes in providing customizable payment processing solutions for marketplaces. The company develops a suite of configurable application programming interfaces (APIs) and tools that can be integrated into various applications and websites. This integration facilitates seamless payment transactions, enhancing the buying and selling experience for customers. By leveraging its technology, Slide Financial aims to improve the overall efficiency and scalability of marketplace platforms, enabling businesses to operate more effectively in the digital economy.

Tribe XR

Venture Round in 2018
Tribe XR Inc. operates a platform for real-world skills training. Its application enables users to upload their VR music, perform live, and take lessons to gain DJ skills. Tribe XR Inc. was founded in 2017 and is based in San Mateo, California.

PanoMoments

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Create interactive living product photos for your brand. Grab your viewers' attention and increase conversion. Easy embedding on the web. High performance and instantaneous downloads via our native iOS and Android SDK.

Where Thoughts Go

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Where Thoughts Go is a social network platform.

Skritswap

Venture Round in 2018
Skritswap designs and develops an artificial intelligence technology which enables users to replace jargon with everyday language. The technology allows swapping words. Skritswap was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Sault Ste. Marie, Canada.

Softspace

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Softspace is a spatial thinking and collaboration tool for creative people.

3 Data

Pre Seed Round in 2018
3Data is the most advanced Graph visualization tool. Create, collaborate, and present graphs in Virtual and Augmented Reality to anyone, anywhere on any device, in real time.

GUN

Seed Round in 2018
GUN is an open source, real-time graph database platform designed for web applications. The company's opensource software focuses on merge conflicts and offline changes, using websockets to efficiently stream data and progressively enhance connections between domains for seamless data synchronization, providing users with fast, scalable and stable functionality.

Casa

Seed Round in 2018
Casa offers a secure storage solution for consumers and companies to safely store their digital wealth. Casa helps users manage their private keys, through the multi-location security model that removes single points of failure and protects users from theft, accidents, and disasters, providing them with the tools for securing their digital lives.

Virtuleap

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Virtuleap Lda, founded in 2016 and based in Lisbon, Portugal, specializes in designing and developing virtual reality (VR) gaming software aimed at enhancing cognitive abilities. The company combines neuroscience with VR technology to address cognitive illnesses, disorders, and learning challenges. It offers a library of VR games created by neuroscientists, which assess and train various cognitive skills such as memory, problem-solving, and motor control. Additionally, Virtuleap provides an enterprise platform that allows organizations, including senior living communities, academic institutions, and businesses, to collect and analyze user data effectively. The company has established partnerships with notable organizations, including the AARP and the VA Health Care System, to validate its solutions for diagnosing and treating attention deficits and cognitive decline.

Arthur Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Arthur Technologies specializes in augmented and virtual reality solutions for enterprises with a focus on dynamic collaboration.

Vantage Point

Funding Round in 2018
Vantage Point is a company based in Denver, Colorado, that specializes in developing employee training programs for various industries, including technology, consumer goods, and education. Founded in 2017, the company utilizes virtual reality (VR) technology to create immersive training experiences focused on topics such as diversity, equity, inclusion, and workplace anti-sexual harassment. By leveraging VR, Vantage Point aims to foster empathy and enhance soft skills among employees, ultimately enabling individuals to reach their full potential. The company's platform is designed to serve a wide range of clients, from Fortune 500 companies to startups, positioning itself as a leader in the field of immersive enterprise training. Vantage Point is notable for its female-led leadership, which includes experienced professionals from prominent technology firms.

Unstoppable Domains

Seed Round in 2018
Unstoppable Domains Inc. specializes in providing blockchain-based domain names that facilitate secure online presence and cryptocurrency transactions. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, the company allows users to register .zil domain extensions, which enable the creation of websites that utilize the decentralized InterPlanetary File System for data storage. This innovation not only supports the development of uncensorable websites but also simplifies the process of receiving cryptocurrency payments by allowing users to use their .zil domain name in place of traditional crypto addresses.

Nextbiotics

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Nextbiotics, a biotechnology platform, engineers viruses to transform viruses into allies. Its platform enables identifying drug resistant bacteria, editing the genome of virus, and using virus to target drug resistant bacteria. The company’s develops a treatment that combines bacteriophage therapy with clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) technology to reverse antibiotic resistance. It product targets antibiotic-resistant infections. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.

Atomic Fund

Seed Round in 2018
Atomic Fund is a digital hedge fund based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in providing a range of financial services tailored for the cryptocurrency market. Its offerings include fund services, liquidity solutions, managed accounts, over-the-counter brokerage services, trading tools, and data services. By focusing on the unique needs of digital assets, Atomic Fund aims to facilitate investment and trading within the evolving landscape of cryptocurrencies.

Apex Officer

Seed Round in 2017
Apex Officer is an international provider of virtual reality training simulators for law enforcement, Defense, first responders, and educational markets. Apex Officer's proprietary technologies, software, and scenarios provide intense virtual reality training for de-escalation, judgmental use of force, marksmanship, crisis intervention and related training that mimics real-world situations. Apex Officer's mission is to use 21st-century technology to solve longstanding problems in policing and public safety. Learn more about Apex Officer's virtual reality training simulator for police officers and law enforcement agencies: https://www.apexofficer.com/

Cred

Series A in 2017
Cred is a decentralized lending ecosystem that facilitates open access to credit anywhere and anytime based on the Ethereum blockchain. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.

Libra

Series A in 2017
Lukka is a leading technology and data services provider for middle and back-office crypto asset processing. Its crypto-native products connect, standardize, reconcile, process, and report audit-ready information within a highly secure SOC 1 Type 2 enterprise-grade infrastructure. Lukka was founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, United States.

MyCrypto

Seed Round in 2017
MyCrypto, Inc. develops an open-source, client-side platform for storing, sending, receiving, and buying and selling digital assets. The desktop application allows cryptocurrency users to manage and use their crypto and wallets without accessing the online services and protocols. MyCrypto, Inc. was founded in 2015 and is based in Redondo Beach, California.

Invocable

Seed Round in 2017
Invocable helps designers create and test high-fidelity voice prototypes in minutes. No code needed.

Sketchbox

Seed Round in 2017
Sketchbox Inc. specializes in designing and developing software tools for virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) storyboarding. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, the company offers a platform that enables users to create storyboards and prototypes while importing models, images, and 3D content. The software supports vector drawing and scene building specifically for VR and AR environments. With a growing user base of over 2,000 designers, Sketchbox has identified that its most engaged users spend an average of 3.5 hours per week on the platform. Notable companies, including Microsoft and Oculus, have tested the software, highlighting its potential in a burgeoning market that Sketchbox estimates to be worth $6 billion. The company envisions a future where AR and VR designers become as prevalent as web and graphic designers today.