Anduril Industries
Series F in 2024
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that designs, develops, and deploys hardware and software to address national security challenges for the United States and its allies. It offers the Lattice Platform, an AI-based system that fuses real-time data from computer vision, machine learning, and mesh networking into a single autonomous operating picture; Sentry Tower, which integrates data across the electromagnetic spectrum; Ghost sUAS, an unmanned autonomous, man-portable drone capable of performing missions with limited human intervention; and Anvil sUAS, a precision kinetic intercept that autonomously navigates to counter potential drone threats with visual verification by a human operator. Founded in 2017, Anduril is based in Irvine, California, with additional offices in Orange County, California; Washington, D.C.; and Seattle, Washington.
BlueNalu cultivates seafood products from fish cells using vertical farming methods. Established in 2017, it aims to provide sustainable, high-quality alternatives to conventionally sourced seafood.
Stellar Cyber
Venture Round in 2023
Stellar Cyber develops a comprehensive security platform that provides application and data protection services for organizations. Its platform offers data-driven cybersecurity, pervasive data collection, big data processing, event detection, artificial intelligence, high-fidelity alerting, next-gen SIEM, network security, intelligent Next-Gen SOC, asset management, log management, automated SOC, and security across clouds and containers.
Instabase
Series C in 2023
Instabase, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing a platform that automates document processing workflows and analyzes unstructured data. The platform integrates various capabilities, including optical character recognition, data classification and extraction, and natural language processing, allowing organizations across sectors such as insurance, finance, and healthcare to streamline operations and improve decision-making. Additionally, Instabase provides a developer kit that enables the creation of customized business applications, helping institutions embed artificial intelligence into their systems and processes. Through its innovative solutions, Instabase aims to address significant business challenges and facilitate transformational outcomes for its clients.
Proper Technologies, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing automated accounting and bookkeeping services tailored for the property industry. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, Proper employs artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance its offerings. The company serves property managers, property owners, and asset managers, enabling them to grow their portfolios while minimizing operational constraints. Proper's software streamlines accounting tasks, allowing accountants to focus on more strategic activities by ensuring accurate and efficient recording and classification of financial transactions. Through its innovative technology, Proper aims to deliver reliable and cost-effective accounting solutions for its clients in the property sector.
Atmosfy
Venture Round in 2023
Founded in 2021, Atmosfy is a San Francisco-based platform that helps users discover dining and nightlife options through video reviews. It covers restaurants, bars, cafes, and clubs nearby or afar, assisting users in making informed decisions based on their preferences.
54gene
Convertible Note in 2022
54gene is a biotechnology company founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Lagos, Nigeria. The company focuses on unlocking the potential of the African genome to enhance genetic research and development, addressing a significant gap in the global genomics market where a majority of genetic data is derived from individuals of Caucasian descent. By developing a pan-African biobank, 54gene aims to identify new drug targets and create diagnostics and treatments for various diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular conditions, and neurodegenerative disorders. In addition to its research initiatives, the company offers genetic testing and molecular diagnostics services to patients and healthcare providers, ensuring compliance with international data privacy laws. Through its efforts, 54gene seeks to contribute to the discovery of medical advancements that can benefit diverse populations.
Classera is an education management system and ed-tech platform established in 2011 by Mohammad Alashmawi and Mohammad Almadani in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in providing learning management systems tailored for K-12 students. Its platform includes a range of features such as a student information system, student attendance tracking, social learning capabilities, a grade book, and a transcript management system. These tools are designed to enable users to effectively manage their educational records and facilitate personalized learning experiences. Classera aims to support the development of students by offering a comprehensive set of resources that cater to their educational needs.
Commons is a company that empowers individuals to transform their purchasing habits into meaningful climate action. Founded in 2018 and based in Oakland, California, Commons offers a consumer-facing application that enables users to track, reduce, and offset the carbon emissions associated with their purchases. The app provides practical tools that help users understand their carbon footprint in real-time, discover methods to minimize emissions, and access a curated selection of high-quality carbon offsets. By leveraging their purchasing power, consumers can collectively contribute to a more sustainable economy, making each transaction an opportunity for positive environmental impact.
Alcatraz AI
Series A in 2022
Alcatraz AI specializes in developing a facial authentication system for secure physical access control. Utilizing machine learning, computer vision, and 3D sensing, the company's solution enables frictionless entry into buildings while enhancing security through real-time facial recognition.
Zensors
Seed Round in 2022
Founded in 2018, Zensors develops AI-powered visual sensors for real-time analytics. It offers custom dashboards and smart tracking solutions to various sectors such as cafés, cities, factories, offices, and retailers.
Seaflight Technologies
Venture Round in 2022
Founded in 2022, Seaflight Technologies is a logistics company based in Carson, California. It specializes in creating an efficient network for flown cargo along coastal routes using simple, electric, remote-piloted craft that fly close to the water's surface.
Plume Design
Venture Round in 2022
Plume Design, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in adaptive home Wi-Fi solutions and the manufacture of Wi-Fi devices. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Plume provides a software-as-a-service platform designed for communications service providers. This platform facilitates the delivery of enhanced services for connected homes, including features such as optimal Wi-Fi performance, parental controls, and motion sensing capabilities. Plume's mobile application allows users to customize and manage their Wi-Fi networks, including controlling device access and managing passwords. The company's focus is on enhancing the smart home experience while supporting service providers with backend applications.
Instabug, Inc. is a mobile observability platform that assists developers in enhancing the quality and performance of their applications. Founded in 2012 and based in Giza, Egypt, Instabug offers advanced tools for crash and bug reporting, application performance monitoring, and user feedback collection. The platform supports over 4 billion devices worldwide and provides real-time contextual insights throughout the application lifecycle, enabling mobile teams to identify and resolve issues effectively. By delivering these capabilities, Instabug empowers developers and enterprises to optimize app performance and improve user experiences, ultimately contributing to sustained mobile growth.
Kahoona
Seed Round in 2022
Kahoona is a San Diego-based company founded in 2021 that specializes in a privacy-conscious personalization platform designed for the evolving digital landscape. The company focuses on providing scalable first-party audience data without requiring personal information, thereby addressing the increasing demand for data among digital publishers, e-commerce merchants, and brands while respecting user privacy. By utilizing advanced artificial intelligence and deep behavioral insights, Kahoona's platform analyzes user interactions with websites and applications to create audience segmentation data and actionable insights. This enables clients to enhance their marketing strategies, reduce customer acquisition costs, and ultimately boost sales, all while maintaining a commitment to privacy and performance.
Pando is bringing equity, inclusion, and structure to employee progression. Employee progression is often opaque, unstructured, uninformed, and subjective. As a result, many employees get overlooked, feel stuck, become disengaged, and eventually leave.
They believe that structured, transparent, and actionable career ladders drive equity, empower teams and create purpose for all employees.
Pando HR was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Aavenir Software Pvt. Ltd is a provider of Software-as-a-Service solutions focused on source-to-pay processes, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Ahmedabad, India, with an additional office in San Francisco, California. The company's platform utilizes advanced machine learning and natural language processing technologies to enhance procurement and contract lifecycle management. By learning various invoice formats and payment terms, Aavenir's solution can automatically extract essential information such as invoice numbers, item codes, and amounts payable. It validates this data against purchase orders, goods receipt notes, and contracts to ensure accuracy within the ServiceNow platform. Aavenir aims to streamline traditional procurement processes, reduce cycle times, and offer data-driven insights to improve efficiency in sourcing, procurement, and contracting.
Zippedi Inc. is a technology company based in Burlingame, California, that specializes in developing AI-powered robots designed for the retail sector. The company focuses on addressing longstanding challenges in inventory management and retail execution by automating these processes. Zippedi's robots utilize advanced capabilities in image recognition, machine learning, and deep learning to monitor in-store operations, ensuring accurate on-shelf availability, product pricing, and compliance with planograms. By providing retailers and consumer packaged goods manufacturers with precise and actionable data, Zippedi aims to enhance sales, improve labor efficiency, and increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Apollo GraphQL
Venture Round in 2022
Apollo GraphQL provides an open-source GraphQL platform and commercial technologies that help teams build, test, and ship APIs across applications. The platform reduces boilerplate code, accelerates delivery by enabling frontend and mobile features to stay in sync with backend services, and supports scalable API development. Its Apollo GraphOS suite includes a self-service supergraph that links multiple backend services into a unified, scalable API, facilitating faster experimentation and deployment. The company serves major brands such as Netflix, Snap, and The New York Times, handling more than five trillion requests in 2023 and enabling personalized, omnichannel experiences. Based in San Francisco, Apollo GraphQL is used by developers to streamline API workflows across organizations.
Clickatell
Series C in 2022
Clickatell is a technology company that enables chat-based commerce and mobile messaging for businesses. Its platform supports real-time notifications, marketing campaigns, two-factor authentication, customer relationship management, and mobile payments, allowing brands to engage customers via SMS, chat, and other channels. It also offers on-device prepaid top-up services and USSD-based self-service banking features, along with security tools such as multi-factor authentication and a digital contact center solution for real-time agent support. Clickatell’s Chat Commerce Platform facilitates creating and growing customer relationships through chat, engagement, and payment solutions, enabling organizations to manage millions of conversations and transactions without apps or cash. The company serves enterprises, government, and developers worldwide, with offices in the United States, South Africa, and Nigeria. Founded in 2000, Clickatell focuses on connecting brands with customers through chat and mobile messaging across global markets.
Decodable
Series A in 2022
Decodable is a serverless data integration and engineering platform focused on streaming data, founded in 2021 by Eric Sammer and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company offers a software solution that enables applications and data engineers to construct complex data pipelines efficiently. Its platform facilitates seamless connections to various existing messaging, storage, and database systems, allowing users to rapidly collect, process, and deliver data to both offline and online systems. Through its innovative approach, Decodable aims to simplify the management of streaming data, enhancing the capabilities of organizations in handling real-time data flows.
EvaBot Inc. operates an artificial intelligence platform designed to facilitate the sending of personalized corporate gifts tailored to the unique interests of recipients. The company serves a diverse clientele, including executives, real estate agents, event organizers, customer retention teams, recruiters, consultants, and agencies, enabling them to create memorable gifting experiences that maintain an element of surprise. By integrating with communication tools such as email and Slack, EvaBot automates the gifting process, matching recipients with curated products from various vendors based on their preferences. Founded in 2015 and originally named Vizzi Inc., the company rebranded to EvaBot Inc. in August 2017 and is headquartered in Fremont, California, with an additional office in Calgary, Canada.
Zeno Group
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Zeno Group, Inc. is a public relations and communications firm that provides a range of services including reputation management, corporate communications, brand marketing, healthcare, technology, and idea generation. The company also develops consumer, digital lifestyle, health, and public affairs programs tailored to meet client business objectives. Founded in 1998 and originally named PR21, Zeno Group changed its name in October 2004. It is headquartered in New York City and has additional offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, D.C. Zeno Group operates as a subsidiary of Daniel J. Edelman, Inc.
Bold is a company that operates an application designed to facilitate payments and manage sales reports and transactions, specifically targeting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Colombia. Founded in 2019 and based in Bogotá, Colombia, Bold aims to simplify financial processes for its clients. In addition to its core financial services, Bold Media, Inc., which was established in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California, provides an internal blog platform that helps organizations share knowledge and ideas efficiently.
Afriex Inc. is a mobile payment application developer based in Oakland, California, specializing in overseas money transfer services. Founded in 2019, the company offers a digital wallet application that allows users to send and receive money globally, utilizing stablecoins to ensure fast and cost-effective remittance solutions. Afriex supports transactions to over 30 countries, enabling users to make payments and manage their finances more efficiently at current exchange rates, while also providing various withdrawal options to enhance the user experience.
Fable is a platform that delivers a social experience centered on stories to support mental wellness and community building. Based in Palo Alto, California, the company was founded in 2019. The platform enables discovery, discussion, and organization of literary and television content through curated catalogs, club creation for group discussions, spoiler-free rooms, and personalized lists. It serves both individuals and organizations looking to engage in meaningful social interactions that support learning and mental wellbeing.
Tamatem Inc. is a mobile gaming studio and publishing company based in Amman, Jordan, with an additional office in Mountain View, California. Founded in 2013, Tamatem focuses on developing and localizing mobile games specifically for Arabic-speaking smartphone users. The company partners with international studios and developers to adapt and culturally relevantize various game genres, including racing, RPG-MMO, strategy, puzzle, and trivia. With a strong emphasis on user acquisition, distribution, and monetization, Tamatem has successfully published over 40 games, achieving more than 50 million downloads. The company employs a team of 26 people dedicated to optimizing and managing mobile game success in the MENA market.
Lobby
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Lobby is a blockchain startup focused on developing management tools tailored for Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs). Founded in 2021 and based in San Francisco, the company provides a platform that facilitates knowledge management for numerous Web3 organizations. Its offerings include a community editor that allows users to share shortcuts within the community, thereby enabling the efficient creation of search shortcuts and the streamlined launching of workflows. Through its innovative approach, Lobby enhances collaboration and productivity among organizations operating within the decentralized ecosystem.
Zero Grocery
Seed Round in 2021
Zero Grocery Inc., established in 2019 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, operates as an online retailer specializing in grocery products. The company offers a subscription-based delivery service with a focus on sustainability. All goods are delivered in reusable packaging to eliminate single-use plastics from the food system, aligning with their mission to promote zero-waste practices.
Mosaic Building Group, Inc. is a technology-focused construction company based in Phoenix, Arizona, with additional offices in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2015, the company provides a range of construction services to homebuilders, including general contracting, framing, plumbing, electrical, drywall, and site work. Mosaic specializes in single-family, multi-family, custom homebuilding, and build-to-rent projects. With a commitment to enhancing efficiency in the construction process, Mosaic employs advanced technologies and programming to automate various tasks, resulting in faster and more streamlined homebuilding. The company's mission centers on creating communities that foster a sense of connection and belonging, aiming to make beautiful living environments accessible to a broader audience.
Pipefy develops a no-code workflow management software that enhances team productivity by centralizing data, standardizing processes, and automating repetitive tasks. Its platform enables teams like Finance, HR, and Customer Service to create custom processes, increasing efficiency across requesting services, processing requests, and managing operations.
Wonderschool
Venture Round in 2021
Founded in California in 2016, Wonderschool supports experienced educators to start licensed infant and toddler programs or preschools from their homes. The company provides assistance with licensing, program setup, marketing, and offers a software platform for managing students, parents, and operations. It also features a marketplace for parents to search programs, schedule visits, enroll children, and make payments.
Akridata Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in Los Altos, California, specializes in developing AI-driven data operations platforms. The company's core business is creating efficient data architecture solutions that manage high-volume data processing for AI applications in the cloud. Akridata's innovative platform enables businesses to automatically filter and prepare raw data from edge sensors, optimizing deep learning model training times and reducing storage costs. Furthermore, Akridata offers cutting-edge computer vision technology tailored for visual inspection in manufacturing sectors, enhancing quality control by detecting defects swiftly and accurately at scale. This allows clients to transition from manual review processes to intelligent automation, improving efficiency and minimizing errors.
Founded in 2019, 1build is a Mountain View, California-based company that develops software to automate construction cost estimates. Its platform converts building blueprints into material shopping lists and cost estimates, enabling construction companies to collaborate on design and construction using data-driven algorithms.
54gene is a biotechnology company founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Lagos, Nigeria. The company focuses on unlocking the potential of the African genome to enhance genetic research and development, addressing a significant gap in the global genomics market where a majority of genetic data is derived from individuals of Caucasian descent. By developing a pan-African biobank, 54gene aims to identify new drug targets and create diagnostics and treatments for various diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular conditions, and neurodegenerative disorders. In addition to its research initiatives, the company offers genetic testing and molecular diagnostics services to patients and healthcare providers, ensuring compliance with international data privacy laws. Through its efforts, 54gene seeks to contribute to the discovery of medical advancements that can benefit diverse populations.
Alvva
Venture Round in 2021
Alvva is a San Francisco-based startup developing innovative financial products to enhance the upward mobility of over 25 million noncitizen immigrants residing in the United States. Its flagship product is a credit-building loan designed to cover expenses related to immigration application fees, addressing affordability concerns and limited access to traditional credit faced by many immigrants.
Gobillion
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Gobillion is a social e-commerce platform founded in 2020 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in New Delhi and Bangalore, India. The company focuses on transforming the online shopping experience by facilitating group purchases through its "Team Buy" model. This innovative approach allows users to create shopping rooms with friends and family, enabling them to collectively buy groceries and household essentials. By leveraging the power of group buying, Gobillion helps customers save money on their purchases, making everyday shopping more economical and social.
Outbound.io
Seed Round in 2021
Outbound.io is a mobile and web-based communication platform that helps marketers and product teams automate and optimize their messaging strategies. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, the platform allows users to send automated emails, push notifications, SMS, and voice messages triggered by specific customer actions. By organizing messages around user behaviors, Outbound.io enables businesses to engage customers effectively and analyze the performance of their communications. The company operates as a subsidiary of Zendesk, enhancing its capabilities in managing product notifications and marketing messages across iOS and Android platforms.
Bungalow is a residential real estate platform founded in 2016 by Andrew Collins and Justin McCarty, headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company focuses on providing convenient and flexible living solutions for renters, particularly early career professionals, by offering multi-bedroom homes in desirable neighborhoods across seven major U.S. cities. Bungalow signs long-term leases with homeowners and then furnishes these homes, providing private bedrooms and matching tenants with compatible housemates. Each furnished home includes amenities such as Wi-Fi, utilities, and housekeeping, along with monthly community events to foster social interaction among residents. This approach enables renters to enjoy high-quality living spaces while building a close-knit community.
One is a financial mobile application headquartered in San Francisco, California, that offers a range of banking and fintech solutions. Founded in 2019, the company focuses on enhancing users' financial capabilities by providing services such as online payments, cash transactions, and digital wallet functionalities. The app is designed to increase users' spending power by optimizing their earnings and helping them achieve financial goals more efficiently. Additionally, One enables users to share money easily with family and friends while promoting faster growth of their finances. Through its innovative offerings, One aims to bridge financial gaps for its users.
Drift Bio
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Drift Biotechnologies develops bioinformatics software for infectious disease genetic sequencing.
The company was headquartered in San Francisco, California in 2020.
MakerSights
Series B in 2021
MakerSights Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in product intelligence software solutions for the retail industry. The company's platform empowers retail brands to integrate actionable consumer data into their product development processes, facilitating informed decisions from seasonal direction to purchasing strategies for individual SKUs. MakerSights leverages predictive analysis to forecast product sales, track shifts in consumer behavior, and identify both popular and underrated products, thereby reducing waste associated with over-assortment and overproduction. With a client roster that includes notable brands such as New Balance, Madewell, Ralph Lauren, and Rothy’s, MakerSights aims to help companies create products that resonate with consumers while optimizing their product offerings.
Varda Space Industries, Inc. is a space manufacturing startup based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2020 by Delian Asparouhov and Trae Stephens. The company specializes in creating products in space that are intended for terrestrial applications, leveraging the unique advantages of low gravity. Varda aims to establish an infrastructure for harvesting materials from asteroids, enabling the production of new products in space. This approach not only facilitates the manufacturing of innovative goods but also promotes sustainability by reducing reliance on the destructive extraction of Earth's resources.
Rescale develops cloud-based platforms for scientific and engineering simulations. It offers ScaleX Pro for professionals and SMBs, ScaleX Developer for software developers, and ScaleX Enterprise for enterprises, featuring unified simulation platforms and on-premise resource management. Serving industries such as aerospace, automotive, and life sciences, Rescale enables customers to accelerate design cycles and time to market.
AttackIQ, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in providing a Breach & Attack Simulation (BAS) platform designed to help organizations assess the effectiveness of their security controls. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Diego, California, with additional offices in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia, the company's platform allows security teams to simulate real-world attack scenarios based on the MITRE ATT&CK framework. This enables organizations to validate their security measures, uncover vulnerabilities, and prioritize remediation efforts. The platform integrates into existing networks, offering visibility into security programs and facilitating continuous testing against adversary techniques. By automating security assessments, AttackIQ empowers organizations to identify weaknesses in their defenses and ensure that their security architecture is robust and responsive to emerging threats.
Altro (fka Perch)
Seed Round in 2021
Altro, formerly known as Perch, is a financial technology company founded in 2019 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company has developed a platform that enables users to enhance their credit scores by utilizing their recurring expenses, such as bills and subscriptions, as part of their credit history. Through its free app, Altro allows users to link these payments, helping them to recognize and leverage previously uncounted financial activities to improve their credit standing. Altro aims to empower individuals by making every payment contribute to their financial growth and creditworthiness.
Hypersonix
Series B in 2021
Founded in 2018, Hypersonix Inc. develops an AI-based autonomous data analytics software for consumer commerce industries. Its flagship product, Hypersonix, is a predictive and prescriptive analytics platform that empowers decision-makers across various business functions by providing real-time insights from disparate data sources.
Shippabo is an online platform based in California that specializes in simplifying freight shipping operations for its users. The platform offers a range of services, including freight forwarding, customs documentation, and trucking and drayage solutions. It facilitates online bookings and custom bond purchases while providing real-time notifications and comprehensive shipment management tools. Founded by Calvin Lo, Nina Luu, Wes Chien, and Sam Luu, Shippabo aims to enhance the efficiency of the supply chain process by giving importers easy access to essential shipping resources and enabling them to track their shipments effectively.
Zendar
Venture Round in 2021
Zendar Inc. is a manufacturer of advanced radar systems specifically designed for autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, the company focuses on developing high-definition radar technology that integrates the advantages of traditional radar—such as long-range detection and all-weather functionality—with the high resolution typically associated with lidar systems. Zendar's radar solutions enable self-driving cars to operate safely in adverse weather conditions, providing high-resolution imaging that enhances situational awareness and overall safety for autonomous driving.
Underground Cellar
Series A in 2021
Underground Cellar is an online marketplace based in San Francisco that specializes in premium wine discovery and purchasing. The platform features daily themed offerings highlighting specific wineries, regions, or varietals, and enhances the consumer experience by providing random rewards in the form of free bottle swaps for rare and private-stash selections from esteemed wineries. Users can easily buy wines from various winery partners and have the option to accumulate and store up to 500 bottles in optimal conditions within a state-of-the-art wine cellar situated in California's wine country. This service allows wine enthusiasts to build their own collections and enjoy convenient home delivery.
Grabango is a technology company that specializes in checkout-free shopping solutions for the retail industry, focusing on grocery and convenience stores. Founded in 2016 and based in Berkeley, California, Grabango utilizes advanced computer vision and machine learning to enhance the shopping experience. Its system employs cameras and shelf sensors to track items as customers select them, automatically adding them to a virtual basket. Shoppers can then use a registered payment method through the Grabango app to complete their purchases without waiting in line. After leaving the store, customers receive a digital receipt on their phones. Grabango's technology is designed to retrofit existing retail spaces, allowing large-scale retailers to implement checkout-free shopping while ensuring high accuracy in real-world environments. The company prioritizes customer privacy by anonymizing data and does not use facial recognition technology.
LeoLabs Inc., established in 2015 and based in Menlo Park, California, specializes in providing high-resolution data on objects in low Earth orbit through its phased-array radars. The company offers foundational mapping data and services, including rapid orbit determination, early operational support, and ongoing conjunction awareness, to mitigate collision risks for commercial satellite operators, government agencies, and satellite management services. Its innovative platform, LeoLabs Collision Avoidance, automates and modernizes satellite operations, serving as a basis for new generations of space situational awareness (SSA) and traffic safety services.
Allset Technologies
Venture Round in 2021
Allset Technologies, Inc., commonly known as Allset, is a technology company that operates a mobile application designed to connect restaurants with local diners. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Allset allows users to easily find nearby restaurants, place orders in advance, and pay for their meals without the need for waiting. The platform emphasizes commission-free transactions for restaurants, enabling them to provide online ordering and contactless dining solutions. Additionally, Allset features a rewards program that offers cashback on orders, alongside user-friendly menus and designated pickup areas. The company's focus is on facilitating convenient and efficient dining experiences for users, thereby supporting local restaurants and enhancing customer engagement in busy areas.
Deep Sentinel
Venture Round in 2021
Founded by serial entrepreneur David Selinger, Deep Sentinel develops AI-based security systems designed to prevent crimes before they occur. The company combines artificial intelligence with real-time human monitoring, offering AI-powered surveillance, live remote guards, and audio intervention to deter intruders and protect properties.
Yalo is a developer of an AI-based customer relationship management platform used to help businesses offer a delightful customer experience. It manages the digital workflow for sales and customer service through mini applications that run on top of messaging apps that allow customers to get what they want from businesses in a personalized way. It develops chatbots that enable businesses to sell and chat automatically with customers via Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and other such applications and handle customer requests to the point of payment and fulfillment, thus enabling brands to effectively communicate with their customers.
Yalo was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Pavilion Data Systems
Venture Round in 2021
Pavilion Data Systems Inc. is a technology company based in San Jose, California, specializing in the design and development of NVMe-over-Fabric storage platforms. The company focuses on enabling real-time performance at scale for massively-parallel applications, offering solutions that cater to sectors such as financial services, government, cloud services, media and entertainment, and research facilities. Pavilion's innovative architecture features Hyperparallel Flash Arrays, which utilize multiple controllers to surpass the limitations of traditional storage systems, providing ultra-low latency and linear scalability. By introducing a unique model called OPENCHOICE, Pavilion challenges conventional approaches to storage procurement and deployment. Founded in 2011, Pavilion Data Systems also has offices in Schiphol, the Netherlands, and Pune, India, and is recognized as a leader in a new category of storage appliances that aims to meet the ever-increasing demand for data throughput.
Superconductive
Series A in 2021
Superconductive is the creator of Great Expectations, an open-source tool for data testing, documentation, and profiling. Great Expectations has a vibrant community where both core contributors and community members provide each other support through channels like Slack and Discuss. They offer paid consulting services to organizations that would benefit from closer collaboration with the core Great Expectations engineering team.
It was created in 2017 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California.
LumaTax
Venture Round in 2021
LumaTax, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in sales tax practice management software tailored for small businesses. Founded in 2016 and based in San Diego, California, LumaTax offers an economic nexus analysis tool that simplifies the process of determining tax obligations across different jurisdictions by automating the analysis of transactions against state thresholds. The platform not only assists businesses in filing and paying sales and use tax returns but also includes features for automated audit analysis, ensuring compliance for various sectors including food and beverage, retail, service and repairs, and health and beauty. LumaTax aims to streamline the complexities of sales tax compliance, making it easier for businesses and CPA firms to navigate their tax responsibilities effectively.
TerraTrue
Series A in 2021
TerraTrue is a privacy platform designed for the software development lifecycle. It integrates privacy-by-design into product development and provides tools to complete privacy reviews, map how features collect, use, and share data, and automate privacy workflows. The platform identifies GDPR and CCPA risks, flags privacy issues, and offers tailored guidance to product teams, helping organizations track sensitive user data across the lifecycle and ship software with greater confidence. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, TerraTrue aims to streamline privacy programs and real-time data mapping to support compliant, secure product delivery.
Tribal is a technology-driven financial services provider, specializing in offering small and medium-sized businesses in emerging markets access to modern payment methods and financing solutions. The company's platform enables SMBs to utilize multi-currency physical and virtual business credit cards, local and international wire transfers, short-term financing, and a comprehensive spend management tool, all integrated into a single, user-friendly interface. Tribal has secured funding from prominent investors such as SoftBank Latin America Fund, QED Investors, and Coinbase Ventures, and has been recognized by Visa as part of their FinTech Fast Track program.
LvlUp Ventures
Funding Round in 2021
Founded in 2019, LvlUp Ventures is a global venture capital firm focused on accelerating and investing in top startups across various stages. With over 1500 team members worldwide, the firm reviews thousands of startup applications annually, creating numerous Fortune 500 programs and investment partnerships. LvlUp offers acceleration services for early-stage companies and direct investments for mature seed startups with promising traction.
Orbital Insight
Series E in 2021
Orbital Insight, Inc. is a geospatial analytics company based in Palo Alto, California, established in 2013. The firm develops a cloud-based platform that employs artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze vast amounts of geospatial data, including satellite imagery, mobile location signals, and other Internet of Things data. This technology enables organizations, including businesses, governments, and NGOs, to gain insights into societal and economic trends that may not be visible to the naked eye. Orbital Insight's products, such as Orbital Insight GO, GO Consumer, and GO Energy, provide users with actionable intelligence regarding infrastructure, supply chain dynamics, and energy resources. By transforming billions of data points into clear, usable information, the company supports data-driven decision-making in various sectors.
Willow Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, specializes in the manufacture of wearable breast pumps for women. The company offers a range of products including milk bags, accessories such as flanges and tubes, and replacement parts. Willow's flagship product is an in-bra wearable breast pump designed to provide mothers with mobility and hands-free convenience during breastfeeding. The company also provides pumping bras, cases, and other breastfeeding essentials.
Xwing, Inc. specializes in autonomous flight technology tailored for unmanned aircraft, focusing on enhancing the safety and efficiency of air transportation. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the company develops software that integrates sensors and maps with onboard flight control systems, enabling regional aircraft to navigate, take off, and land autonomously. Initially concentrating on transforming cargo aircraft into fully autonomous planes, Xwing aims to improve access to reliable and affordable delivery services worldwide. The company has garnered recognition for its innovation, being named one of the Most Innovative Transportation Companies by Fast Company and featured in TIME Magazine’s Best Inventions List after achieving the world’s first fully autonomous cargo flight. Xwing is committed to expanding its technology into other sectors of commercial aviation, with a focus on safety, scalability, and sustainability.
Density
Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2014, Density Inc. specializes in developing sensors and Sensor-as-a-Service that measure and manage human traffic through doors in real-time without compromising privacy. Its products include Density API for real-time foot traffic data access and Occupancy Analytics Platform for connected buildings. Applications span across various sectors such as corporate offices, schools, workplaces, and higher education.
Embedded Ventures
Venture Round in 2021
Embedded Ventures, founded in 2020 and based in Los Angeles, California, is a venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage startups with significant applications. The firm adopts a commercial-first approach, targeting investments in deep technology, digital engineering, advanced manufacturing, and space infrastructure sectors. In addition to its investment activities, Embedded Ventures aims to support the Department of Defense by integrating developments in the space industry with the terrestrial economy.
WindBorne Systems
Seed Round in 2021
WindBorne Systems, founded in 2019 and based in Stanford, California, specializes in developing and operating a network of long-duration smart weather balloons. These high-altitude balloons are equipped with sensors to gather precise atmospheric measurements from various layers of the atmosphere. The company collects valuable data for weather forecasting, climate research, and environmental monitoring, which is then distributed to government and private weather services. By providing high-resolution atmospheric data, WindBorne Systems enhances the accuracy of weather predictions, aiding in the mitigation of severe weather events and contributing to better adaptation strategies for climate change.
Daylight
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Daylight is a digital banking platform based in West Hollywood, California, specifically designed for the LGBTQ+ community. Founded in 2020, Daylight offers a range of services including prepaid cards, financial tools, and advice tailored to the unique needs of its members. The platform not only facilitates smarter financial habits but also provides cashback rewards for spending at queer bars and allied businesses. By fostering a supportive community, Daylight aims to empower individuals to navigate the financial system effectively and build a secure future without compromise.
KumuMedia Technologies
Series B in 2021
Founded in 2017, KumuMedia Technologies develops a mobile application that fosters Filipino communities. Its platform offers live streaming shows, group chats, and monetization opportunities for users.
Ossium Health
Series B in 2021
Ossium Health, Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced cell therapy products aimed at treating blood cancers, improving organ transplantation, and repairing tissue damage caused by radiation exposure. Established in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the company has created a range of therapies, including HPC, Marrow, which consists of human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-matched bone marrow stem cells for hematopoietic reconstitution in blood cancer patients. Additionally, Ossium offers Chimera, designed to enhance organ transplantation, and Chymalis, which utilizes mesenchymal stem cells from bone marrow to facilitate the healing of damaged bone and muscle tissue. The company also supplies bone marrow cells for research in oncology, immunology, and related fields, focusing on improving health and longevity through innovative bioengineering techniques.
Fuzzy, established in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, is a pet healthcare startup offering subscription-based services. It aims to make pet care accessible, affordable, and convenient. Through its mobile application, Fuzzy provides 24/7 veterinary consultations via chat and video. Additionally, it offers home delivery of pet essentials such as medications, supplements, and food for dogs and cats. The company's mission is to cater to the personalized needs of pets, allowing owners to manage their pets' health from home. Notable investors include Precursor Ventures, Eniac Ventures, and Matrix Partners.
Hopps
Venture Round in 2021
Hopps is a collaboration and upskilling platform for enterprise teams that provides real-time, one-on-one screen-sharing coaching sessions. The platform connects employees with expert instructors tailored to their needs, enabling instant assistance with critical tools and workflows and helping users expand knowledge and skills while performing daily tasks. Its solution guides problem description, matches users with suitable experts, and arranges real-time meetings to resolve issues, supporting smoother business operations and task completion. Launched in 2019 and based in Los Angeles, Hopps focuses on improving workplace productivity through on-demand, expert support.
Founded in San Francisco in 2018, Dipsea is a unique platform offering original, immersive audio stories designed to empower women by providing accessible and engaging content for sexual wellness.
Accredible
Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2013, Accredible specializes in digital badge and certificate management. Its platform enables secure creation, issuance, and tracking of credentials, benefiting businesses by streamlining processes and enhancing marketing reach.
Glidian
Venture Round in 2021
Glidian Inc. is a technology company that designs and develops a platform specifically for the insurance sector, aimed at streamlining the prior authorization process between healthcare providers and insurance payers. Founded in 2016 and based in Palo Alto, California, Glidian's platform consolidates various authorizations from multiple insurance companies, pre-populates necessary forms, and provides suggestions to enhance the likelihood of approval on the first attempt. Additionally, it offers real-time support for insurance-related inquiries and generates analytics and reports on policy authorization. By simplifying these processes, Glidian enables healthcare providers to concentrate more on patient care rather than navigating complex authorization requirements.
Hype and Vice
Seed Round in 2021
Hype and Vice, LLC is a Los Angeles-based company that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling women's sports apparel, particularly targeting college students. Founded in 2015, the company operates an online platform that features a range of customized products, including crop tops, tank tops, and tube tops. Hype and Vice positions itself not only as a trendy apparel provider but also as a brand that embodies the emotional connection associated with the college experience. By offering fashionable items at reasonable prices, Hype and Vice aims to resonate with students, creating a memorable brand identity that becomes an essential part of their college years.
Plume Design
Series E in 2021
Plume Design, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in adaptive home Wi-Fi solutions and the manufacture of Wi-Fi devices. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Plume provides a software-as-a-service platform designed for communications service providers. This platform facilitates the delivery of enhanced services for connected homes, including features such as optimal Wi-Fi performance, parental controls, and motion sensing capabilities. Plume's mobile application allows users to customize and manage their Wi-Fi networks, including controlling device access and managing passwords. The company's focus is on enhancing the smart home experience while supporting service providers with backend applications.
Goodcall
Seed Round in 2021
Goodcall is a cloud-based conversational platform that automates and manages customer calls with an AI Phone Agent, enabling businesses to handle inquiries around the clock. Founded in 2021 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company delivers a voice AI solution that captures each conversation, helping sales and support teams provide faster, more consistent service. The platform handles inbound calls, delivers information, and automates customer service and sales requests, reducing missed opportunities and increasing efficiency. It is used by thousands of businesses and has notable partnerships with Google, Microsoft, and Yelp.
BlocPower
Series A in 2021
BlocPower designs and implements energy efficiency and electrification upgrades for urban buildings, including schools, churches, small businesses, non-profits, and homes. Through proprietary software, machine learning, and IoT-enabled monitoring, it analyzes facilities to identify cost-effective retrofits, combines financing and project management, and delivers scalable deployment that reduces energy waste and utility bills while enhancing indoor air quality and comfort.
Legionfarm
Seed Round in 2021
Legionfarm is an online gaming coaching and training platform that connects players with professional gamers for paid coaching and practice sessions. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, it maintains a network of more than 1,000 pro players who monetize their skills through coaching. About 5,000 gamers each month spend over $1.2 million to learn from pros, with Legionfarm earning a 35% commission on transactions. The platform seeks to turn gaming hobbies into careers and to create full-time jobs in gaming while providing entertainment and coaching to players worldwide.
Promise Network Inc. is an organization based in Oakland, California, founded in 2017, that aims to reduce recidivism and enhance community safety by providing alternatives to incarceration. Through its application platform, Promise offers a comprehensive suite of services for arrestees who cannot afford bail, including personalized care plans that incorporate court-mandated conditions and access to essential services such as drug treatment, housing assistance, and job training. The platform facilitates intake and assessment, ongoing support, and supervision, allowing for effective communication and coordination among care teams. By working with county governments, Promise helps manage the jail population and fosters better long-term outcomes for both individuals and communities by promoting rehabilitation over incarceration.
Firefly
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Firefly Systems Inc., founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in street-level digital media through its innovative advertising platform. The company installs digital displays on rideshare vehicles and taxis, creating a unique out-of-home advertising network that leverages location-based technology and first-party data for precise audience targeting. Firefly's system enables the delivery of engaging, full-screen advertisements that are responsive to the surrounding environment, allowing brands to amplify their marketing efforts in real-time. By utilizing 4G and LTE cellular transmission, Firefly connects clients with flexible advertising solutions while providing measurable insights on campaign effectiveness and audience engagement.
Mercato
Venture Round in 2021
Mercato is an online grocery marketplace that connects local specialty food shops with consumers, allowing customers to order fresh groceries online for delivery. The company's platform enables users to purchase items from a single store or combine products from multiple merchants in one order. Mercato operates primarily in Brooklyn and Manhattan, providing a convenient way for customers to access their preferred local groceries. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in San Diego, California.
Deepgram designs and develops artificial intelligence-based automatic speech recognition solutions. Its platform enables enterprises to label, train, and deploy speech recognition models for converting audio data into insights and automating actions. Deepgram serves individual developers and Fortune 500 companies.
Scratchpad
Series A in 2021
Scratchpad, Inc. is a software company that specializes in providing a workspace designed specifically for sales professionals. Founded in 2019 by Pouyan Salehi and Cyrus Karbassiyoon, the company is headquartered in Sacramento, California. Scratchpad offers an application that enables account executives to efficiently update Salesforce, manage their sales notes, and organize daily tasks. The platform can be accessed as a web application or installed as a Google Chrome plugin. It integrates seamlessly with Salesforce, allowing users to combine notes, to-do lists, spreadsheets, and customer context—such as emails and calendar events—into a unified interface. This comprehensive approach aids sales professionals in enhancing their productivity and managing their sales pipelines more effectively.
Robinhood
Convertible Note in 2021
Robinhood is a fintech company that provides an online and mobile app-based discount stock brokerage for self-directed investors, offering zero-commission trading of stocks, options, ETFs and cryptocurrencies. The platform also supports cash management and aims to democratize access to financial markets through a single app built on proprietary technology. It designs and delivers its own products and services on an integrated platform, expanding into features such as fractional shares, recurring investments, dividend reinvestment and fraud detection, with ongoing development of cryptocurrency trading and derivatives as part of its modern financial services offering.
Ubiquity6
Series B in 2021
Ubiquity6 develops a platform that enables users to create and interact in shared augmented reality spaces mapped onto the real world using computer vision technology. Incorporated in 2017, it is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Willow
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Willow Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, specializes in the manufacture of wearable breast pumps for women. The company offers a range of products including milk bags, accessories such as flanges and tubes, and replacement parts. Willow's flagship product is an in-bra wearable breast pump designed to provide mothers with mobility and hands-free convenience during breastfeeding. The company also provides pumping bras, cases, and other breastfeeding essentials.
Hype and Vice
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Hype and Vice, LLC is a Los Angeles-based company that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling women's sports apparel, particularly targeting college students. Founded in 2015, the company operates an online platform that features a range of customized products, including crop tops, tank tops, and tube tops. Hype and Vice positions itself not only as a trendy apparel provider but also as a brand that embodies the emotional connection associated with the college experience. By offering fashionable items at reasonable prices, Hype and Vice aims to resonate with students, creating a memorable brand identity that becomes an essential part of their college years.
Raydiant Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in designing, developing, and providing an experience platform that connects employees and customers with brands across various industries such as banking, retail, hospitality, and healthcare. The company's solution comprises kiosks, virtual agents, and multimedia devices for screen management, enabling businesses to create engaging in-store experiences through digital signage. Raydiant works with over 5,000 brands worldwide, including notable clients like Johnson & Johnson and Chick-Fil-A, helping them streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive sales growth.
GEn1E Lifesciences
Seed Round in 2021
GEn1E Lifesciences Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Palo Alto, California, that focuses on developing therapies for inflammatory and age-related diseases. Incorporated in 2018, GEn1E employs a unique artificial intelligence platform to accelerate the creation of immunomodulatory therapies targeted at rare diseases that currently lack effective treatments. The company has built a robust pipeline of over 21 novel immunomodulators and is working to expedite the development of additional therapies to address pressing health challenges. One of its key products, MUC1-ED, is an antibacterial therapy designed to combat pseudomonas infections. GEn1E's innovative approach allows for the rapid advancement of drug development, significantly reducing time and costs compared to traditional methods in the pharmaceutical industry. The company's experienced team, formed from notable backgrounds in drug development and machine learning, has made substantial progress in a short period, with the aim of delivering life-saving treatments to patients in need.
Founded in 2015, Curtsy is a mobile application that facilitates women to buy and sell clothing, shoes, handbags, jewelry, and accessories directly from each other. The platform uses machine learning and human review to assist sellers in merchandising their items effectively and provides shipping kits for seamless order fulfillment.
Stilt Inc. is a financial technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in providing collateral-free personal loans to international students, graduates, immigrants, and underserved individuals in the United States who have limited or no credit history. Stilt's innovative lending platform employs both proprietary and public data sources to assess the creditworthiness of these individuals, allowing the company to offer short-term loans at competitive interest rates. By facilitating access to capital, Stilt aims to empower immigrants and non-citizens in building their credit profiles and achieving financial stability.
Citizen is a mobile application that sends safety alerts and real-time incident updates to its users. It operates across major US markets, providing millions of people with information sourced from 911 data, live stories, and user-generated content. The app aims to enhance personal and community safety.
Revery Media
Venture Round in 2021
Revery Media, established in 2019 and headquartered in Los Angeles, specializes in developing and producing narrative content for smart speakers. The company leverages podcasts and AI-driven narrative analysis to cultivate engaged audiences around intellectual properties (IP), with a strategic focus on adaptation opportunities in TV, film, and location-based entertainment. Revery Media's interactive voice experiences transform traditional storytelling into two-way conversations, enabling artists, brands, and publishers to forge deep connections with their audiences through continuous, entertaining, and engaging interactions.
Merit
Venture Round in 2021
Merit International Inc., founded in 2014 and headquartered in Millbrae, California, specializes in designing and developing software that facilitates the management of paper certificates, ledgers, and identification cards. The company’s verified identity platform enhances visibility and trust in people-data, enabling organizations to make informed decisions and engage effectively with individuals. Merit collaborates with private, state, and municipal organizations to address significant challenges in sectors such as workforce development, emergency services, licensing, education, and defense readiness. By leveraging technology to connect organizations and individuals, Merit supports a reliable verified identity network that acts as a trusted source of information for various ecosystems.
Swiftlane
Venture Round in 2021
Swiftlane, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in cloud-based access control systems, offering solutions that utilize face recognition, mobile access, and key cards. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Swiftlane integrates advanced technologies such as deep learning and computer vision to enhance security and convenience for users in commercial, office, and high-rise residential buildings. The company's offerings include a comprehensive access control platform that features mobile unlocking, video intercom systems, visitor management, and touchless entry options. Additionally, Swiftlane provides hardware solutions like the SwiftReader and various cloud-connected door controllers, facilitating seamless integration with existing door systems. The company also addresses health safety concerns with features for COVID-19 health screenings, including temperature checks and capacity planning, ensuring a secure environment for all users.
Braid Health
Venture Round in 2021
Braid Health, Inc. is a digital health innovation company founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California. It specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven diagnostic tools specifically for radiology. By creating an AI-powered diagnostic collaboration platform, Braid Health enhances the speed, quality, and workflow of radiologists and healthcare providers. The company’s systems integrate AI diagnostics with the expertise of board-certified radiologists, facilitating real-time quality assurance and seamless Electronic Health Records (EHR) integration. This approach enables healthcare professionals to deliver accurate diagnoses efficiently, ultimately improving the quality of patient care.
yearend.
Seed Round in 2021
YearEnd, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that offers an online subscription-based tax management platform, specifically designed to meet the needs of startup employees. Founded in 2019, the platform allows users to file their taxes efficiently while optimizing their equity in real-time. By connecting the software to users' financial accounts, YearEnd provides tailored recommendations for tax filing and return processes, enabling both employees and employers to make informed decisions regarding their tax obligations and optimize their financial outcomes.
Spring Discovery
Series B in 2021
Spring Discovery, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in the development of a machine learning-based drug discovery platform. This platform is designed to expedite the identification of therapies targeting the biological processes of aging and related diseases. By focusing on the underlying mechanisms of aging, Spring Discovery aims to uncover new treatments for various age-related conditions, including cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases. The company's innovative approach seeks to enhance healthy lifespans and improve the quality of life for the aging population.