Ketos
Private Equity Round in 2024
Ketos, Inc., operating as Ketos7 Inc., specializes in providing innovative hardware and software analytics solutions for water management. Founded in 2015 and based in Milpitas, California, the company offers a vertically integrated water intelligence platform that includes industrial-grade hardware, an IoT communication framework, and a comprehensive software platform. Ketos focuses on real-time monitoring and analysis of water systems, enabling clients to measure and manage key water quality parameters such as pH, dissolved solids, hardness, turbidity, and salinity. Its technology is designed for a variety of applications, including agricultural, industrial, and municipal settings, and aims to enhance water efficiency and quality. By leveraging automated reporting and predictive analytics, Ketos provides actionable insights that help organizations address critical water management challenges effectively.
Mercy BioAnalytics
Series A in 2023
Mercy BioAnalytics is a biotechnology company based in Natick, Massachusetts, founded in 2018 by Paul Blavin and Joseph Sedlak. The company focuses on improving cancer outcomes through early detection using a novel liquid biopsy assay platform. This platform analyzes tumor-derived extracellular vesicles, which are plentiful in blood and contain critical information about their parent cells. By leveraging these extracellular vesicles, Mercy BioAnalytics aims to enable the detection of various types of cancer at the earliest stages, thus improving the chances of successful treatment and patient survival.
Lisa Health
Seed Round in 2022
Midday is an app that leverages AI, sensor technology, and digital therapeutics to support women on their menopause journey using personalized insights that illuminate what is happening physically and emotionally during menopause, providing the right intervention at the right time to manage menopause symptoms and promote healthy aging.
Interos
Venture Round in 2021
Interos Inc. is a company that specializes in supply chain assurance and risk management through its innovative platform. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, with an additional office in Menlo Park, California, Interos provides solutions to both the US Federal Government and private sector clients. The platform leverages advanced technologies, including machine learning and natural language understanding, to aggregate and analyze large sets of data, helping businesses identify relationships, patterns, and correlations that may pose risks to their supply chains. It offers features such as Eco-system Maps, Supplier Risk Assessments, Scoring, and Continuous Monitoring, designed to detect changes in financial, operational, governance, geographic, and cyber risks. By visualizing and analyzing these factors, Interos enables organizations to enhance their resilience and proactively mitigate potential disruptions in their business ecosystems. The company serves various sectors, including finance, consumer products, food, defense, intelligence, manufacturing, retail, and technology.
Unagi Scooters
Series A in 2021
Unagi Scooters is an electric scooter manufacturer focused on providing innovative transportation solutions aimed at alleviating the challenges of urban commuting. The company designs high-performance electric scooters that are both eco-friendly and efficient, allowing users to navigate long distances on a single charge. Unagi's scooters are engineered to handle hilly terrains and deliver a smooth ride over uneven surfaces, offering a reliable alternative to conventional transportation methods. Through its products, Unagi seeks to enhance mobility while helping users save time and reduce costs associated with commuting, ultimately promoting a more sustainable mode of transport.
Healthy Roots Dolls
Seed Round in 2021
Healthy Roots is a toy company that creates dolls and storybooks aimed to teach natural hair care to young girls of color. It aims to empower girls through education, diversity, and positive representation by utilizing a doll, book, and app to teach natural hair care to young girls. The dolls come in different skin tones, facial features, and hair textures to represent the diversity of the African diaspora. Its first Black doll, Zoe, was launched in 2019, which combines educational play experience with curly hair care. The doll's hair can be styled in a variety of ways with the guidance of the Big Book of Hair. The Big Book of Hair is an illustrated manual for natural hair care. Healthy Roots Dolls' app allows users to track their hair health and get curated content for their specific hair needs to be based on the data they input. Yelitsa Jean-Charles founded the Detroit, Michigan-based company in 2015.
Launch Factory
Venture Round in 2021
Launch Factory is a startup studio that focuses on launching new companies by bringing together talented founders, elite advisors, seed funding, and validated technology. The company cultivates business prospects both internally and through strategic partnerships. By selecting exceptional individuals to lead these ventures, Launch Factory provides extensive support and an accelerator program designed to enhance the success of entrepreneurs. This comprehensive approach aims to give startup founders an advantage in the competitive landscape, equipping them with the necessary resources and guidance to thrive.
Ketos, Inc., operating as Ketos7 Inc., specializes in providing innovative hardware and software analytics solutions for water management. Founded in 2015 and based in Milpitas, California, the company offers a vertically integrated water intelligence platform that includes industrial-grade hardware, an IoT communication framework, and a comprehensive software platform. Ketos focuses on real-time monitoring and analysis of water systems, enabling clients to measure and manage key water quality parameters such as pH, dissolved solids, hardness, turbidity, and salinity. Its technology is designed for a variety of applications, including agricultural, industrial, and municipal settings, and aims to enhance water efficiency and quality. By leveraging automated reporting and predictive analytics, Ketos provides actionable insights that help organizations address critical water management challenges effectively.
Writer is a comprehensive generative AI platform that empowers businesses to leverage large language models for content creation across various departments such as operations, marketing, and human resources. The platform features an integrated system comprising LLMs, graph-based retrieval-augmented generation, AI guardrails, and development tools, facilitating the deployment of AI applications and workflows. By streamlining content generation, Writer enables organizations to produce consistent, on-brand writing while enhancing efficiency and delivering measurable returns on investment.
WellSet
Pre Seed Round in 2019
WellSet Inc., founded in 2018 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, operates an online platform designed to connect customers with wellness practitioners. The company facilitates the discovery, booking, and recommendation of various wellness providers, including acupuncturists, chiropractors, massage therapists, nutritionists, and health coaches. Additionally, WellSet offers a digital mental health studio that streams live classes daily and provides an extensive on-demand library of holistic practices such as stretching, self-hypnosis, functional medicine, breathwork, EFT tapping, guided journaling, meditation, and more. This comprehensive approach aims to support customers in finding practitioners tailored to their specific wellness needs.
Pepperlane
Series A in 2019
Pepperlane is a platform designed to empower mothers to start, run, and grow their own businesses from home. It offers a comprehensive range of tools, training, and resources tailored specifically for moms seeking to cultivate their entrepreneurial spirit. The company provides coaching and expert guidance, along with essential knowledge and connections, to support women in their business endeavors. By fostering a supportive community, Pepperlane enables stay-at-home mothers to achieve financial independence and transform their business aspirations into reality.
Ketos, Inc., operating as Ketos7 Inc., specializes in providing innovative hardware and software analytics solutions for water management. Founded in 2015 and based in Milpitas, California, the company offers a vertically integrated water intelligence platform that includes industrial-grade hardware, an IoT communication framework, and a comprehensive software platform. Ketos focuses on real-time monitoring and analysis of water systems, enabling clients to measure and manage key water quality parameters such as pH, dissolved solids, hardness, turbidity, and salinity. Its technology is designed for a variety of applications, including agricultural, industrial, and municipal settings, and aims to enhance water efficiency and quality. By leveraging automated reporting and predictive analytics, Ketos provides actionable insights that help organizations address critical water management challenges effectively.
Qordoba, Inc. is a software as a service (SaaS) company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in content management through its Qordoba Strings Intelligence Platform. Founded in 2012, the platform employs machine learning to assist organizations in standardizing their content across various applications, websites, and marketing materials. Qordoba's offerings include an AI-based writing assistant that helps maintain consistent style, terminology, and brand voice, along with tools for localization that integrate machine translation and human linguists. The platform is designed for use by software development and product marketing teams, enabling them to manage content effectively through command line interface (CLI) and application program interface (API) functionalities. Notable clients such as Intuit, Twitter, and Visa utilize Qordoba to enhance their content quality and coherence across multiple formats.
Chronicled
Seed Round in 2018
Chronicled, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco that specializes in blockchain solutions for the life sciences and supply chain industries. The company is the custodian of the MediLedger Network, a blockchain-based platform that fosters trust and automation among trading partners. Chronicled develops applications for anti-counterfeiting, contract management, revenue management, and regulatory compliance, allowing businesses to streamline operations and enhance accuracy in transactions. The MediLedger Network facilitates automated settlement of chargeback claims between pharmaceutical manufacturers, distributors, and group purchasing organizations, effectively reducing manual processing and minimizing revenue leakage. Chronicled's solutions extend across various industries, including pharmaceuticals, automotive, agriculture, and personal care, contributing to the establishment of secure and efficient decentralized supply chains. Founded in 2014, Chronicled is dedicated to building blockchain networks that enhance transparency and reliability in complex supply chains.
Owlet Baby Care
Series B in 2018
Owlet Baby Care Inc. is a company based in Lehi, Utah, founded in 2012, that specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative monitoring solutions for infants. Its flagship product, the Owlet Smart Sock, is a proactive health monitor that tracks a baby's heart rate and oxygen levels while sleeping, sending alerts to parents if any concerning changes occur. The company also offers the Owlet Cam, which transforms smartphones into high-definition baby monitors, and the Owlet Monitor Duo, which combines the features of both the Smart Sock and the Cam. Additionally, Owlet provides the Owlet Dream Lab, an online program aimed at helping parents cultivate healthy sleep habits for their infants. By offering real-time data and insights, Owlet Baby Care aims to enhance parental confidence and peace of mind regarding their child's health and well-being.
Candidly
Seed Round in 2018
Candidly is a company focused on simplifying student debt repayment and refinancing for employers through a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model. Founded by former Google employee, Candidly aims to assist organizations in providing effective benefits that help employees manage and reduce their student debt burdens. By offering innovative solutions, Candidly empowers companies to support their workforce in achieving financial well-being and securing a more stable future.
Vorstella
Seed Round in 2017
Vorstella is a technology company that specializes in optimizing data platforms through advanced artificial intelligence solutions. Its AI agent is designed to stabilize systems by forecasting potential issues, diagnosing the root causes of outages, and guiding engineers through complex remediation processes. By collaborating with existing teams, Vorstella enhances system availability and performance, allowing organizations to shift their focus from operational stress to strategic innovation and system design. Additionally, Vorstella addresses scalability challenges within large-scale, real-time application architectures, facilitating the transition from legacy infrastructure to cloud-based solutions while improving customer interactions and meeting evolving business demands.
ScribbleChat
Venture Round in 2017
ScribbleChat is a mobile messaging application.
Owlet Baby Care
Series B in 2016
Owlet Baby Care Inc. is a company based in Lehi, Utah, founded in 2012, that specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative monitoring solutions for infants. Its flagship product, the Owlet Smart Sock, is a proactive health monitor that tracks a baby's heart rate and oxygen levels while sleeping, sending alerts to parents if any concerning changes occur. The company also offers the Owlet Cam, which transforms smartphones into high-definition baby monitors, and the Owlet Monitor Duo, which combines the features of both the Smart Sock and the Cam. Additionally, Owlet provides the Owlet Dream Lab, an online program aimed at helping parents cultivate healthy sleep habits for their infants. By offering real-time data and insights, Owlet Baby Care aims to enhance parental confidence and peace of mind regarding their child's health and well-being.
Handwriting.io
Series A in 2015
Handwriting.io is a technology company that specializes in digital handwriting solutions designed for integration into mobile apps, desktop applications, and websites. The company's platform enables businesses to create authentic digital representations of handwritten messages, which can be utilized for sending personalized notes or emails. This service enhances brand identity and fosters effective communication with customers, employees, and media. Additionally, Handwriting.io offers a messaging platform that allows for the creation of customized, animated messages featuring unique handwriting styles, fonts, and effects, thereby transforming the chat experience with real 3D handwriting.
SupportPay
Seed Round in 2014
SupportPay is a payment platform designed to assist single, divorced, separated, and blended families in managing their financial relationships. The platform enables users to share, manage, and track expenses, payments, and schedules related to child support. Through its application, parents can easily track expenses, store receipts, dispute items, and facilitate payments directly between one another. SupportPay is accessible to consumers and can also be offered as an employee benefit, providing a comprehensive solution for families navigating the complexities of financial arrangements. The company is owned by Smart Family Tech, Inc., which acquired its assets following the liquidation of its predecessor, Ittavi, Inc.
Bantam Tools
Series A in 2014
Bantam Tools, formerly known as Other Machine Co., specializes in digital desktop manufacturing by developing innovative software and hardware products. The company's flagship product is the Bantam Tools Desktop CNC Milling Machine, which allows users to create precise 2D and 3D objects from a variety of durable materials including wood, metal, and plastic. This portable CNC mill enables users to produce enclosures, mechanical parts, molds, and other custom items based on digital designs. Founded in 2013 by Sarah Tappon and Saul Griffith, Bantam Tools is headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company focuses on making in-house prototyping more accessible to electrical and mechanical engineers, as well as educators, facilitating rapid prototyping and accelerating the innovation process.
Chosen
Venture Round in 2014
Chosen.fm, Inc. is a mobile application company based in Oakland, California, founded in 2012. The company has developed an application that allows users to create and share engaging videos and photos. The Chosen app facilitates the creation of music videos and photos, enabling users to record or upload content, apply effects, and share their creations with friends and family. Additionally, the app includes features for entering talent competitions and challenges, where users can act as judges or performers. This interactive platform encourages users to gain followers, earn points, and advance in rankings, transforming video content into a foundation for social engagement and competition in the performing arts. The application is accessible on both the App Store and Google Play Store.
GridGain Systems specializes in providing an advanced in-memory computing platform that enhances real-time data access and processing. Built on Apache Ignite, GridGain's solutions cater to a diverse range of industries, including finance, healthcare, retail, and telecommunications, with notable clients such as ING, Sberbank, and Huawei. The platform is designed to deliver high-speed performance and significant scalability for both existing and new applications, allowing for deployment on distributed clusters of commodity servers. GridGain's technology can operate seamlessly between application and data layers, supporting various database systems without the need for extensive changes. It is particularly well-suited for high-volume ACID transactions, real-time analytics, and hybrid transactional/analytical processing (HTAP).