Bronze Investments

Wicked Saints Studios is a developer of a game studio platform that focuses on creating interactive media using behavioral technology. The company integrates narrative augmented reality experiences to engage a generation that is increasingly concerned about mental health and social issues. This innovative approach enables users to participate in real-life quests, facilitated through augmented reality, thereby fostering a unique blend of entertainment and personal well-being.

Milo is a family collaboration application designed to assist busy parents by managing daily tasks and details through a conversational SMS interface. The application combines human oversight with advanced large-language model capabilities to create an effective co-pilot for complex and often chaotic household responsibilities. Milo provides a range of services, including babysitting, cleaning, grocery shopping, and meal planning. Additionally, it can digest various forms of communication, such as emails and screenshots, and convert them into organized, actionable insights. This approach empowers parents to reclaim their time and mental bandwidth, enhancing their overall family management experience.

Spring Free EV is a financial technology company focused on promoting the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) through innovative financial products. Its flagship offering, the Mileage Purchase Agreement (MPA), aims to make EV ownership more affordable by lowering upfront costs and implementing a fee based on mileage usage. This approach not only facilitates access to electric vehicles for a broader audience but also supports businesses in building credit through their lease payments. By providing a new financing model, Spring Free EV seeks to contribute to a significant reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, targeting a decrease of one gigaton.

Promise simplifies government debt and helps people pay their bills. We partner with utilities and government agencies to offer a variety of convenient and flexible payment options, including zero-interest installment plans and relief distribution. We use sophisticated outreach methods that make it easy for customers to sign up and manage their plans. Ultimately, our technology maximizes government revenue while helping customers pay off debt sooner and with fewer penalties. Promise is a team of technology experts from companies like Palantir, Stripe, Uber and Google and leaders from the public sector. We are backed by a diverse group of venture capital firms like Kapor Capital, Y Combinator, First Round and RocNation.

Promise simplifies government debt and helps people pay their bills. We partner with utilities and government agencies to offer a variety of convenient and flexible payment options, including zero-interest installment plans and relief distribution. We use sophisticated outreach methods that make it easy for customers to sign up and manage their plans. Ultimately, our technology maximizes government revenue while helping customers pay off debt sooner and with fewer penalties. Promise is a team of technology experts from companies like Palantir, Stripe, Uber and Google and leaders from the public sector. We are backed by a diverse group of venture capital firms like Kapor Capital, Y Combinator, First Round and RocNation.

Sugarbreak is a company focused on providing natural wellness products aimed at promoting healthy blood sugar management. Its offerings include three introductory products—Resist, Stabilize, and Reduce—formulated from proprietary blends of scientifically-supported herbal ingredients. These products are designed to help individuals reduce sugar consumption and maintain stable blood sugar levels, thereby supporting a healthier lifestyle. Sugarbreak emphasizes the use of plant-based ingredients developed by scientific experts, ensuring effective concentrations and combinations with minimal side effects. As a Public Benefit Corporation, Sugarbreak is committed to delivering solutions that align with consumer health and wellness needs.

Milo is a family collaboration application designed to assist busy parents by managing daily tasks and details through a conversational SMS interface. The application combines human oversight with advanced large-language model capabilities to create an effective co-pilot for complex and often chaotic household responsibilities. Milo provides a range of services, including babysitting, cleaning, grocery shopping, and meal planning. Additionally, it can digest various forms of communication, such as emails and screenshots, and convert them into organized, actionable insights. This approach empowers parents to reclaim their time and mental bandwidth, enhancing their overall family management experience.

LendUp is an online lending service focused on improving financial health for individuals who are often excluded from traditional banking due to poor credit or unstable incomes. Founded by Sasha Orloff and Jake Rosenberg, the company offers a range of credit products, including loans and credit cards, designed specifically for the emerging middle class. LendUp integrates educational resources into its offerings, providing borrowers with the tools needed to enhance their financial literacy and build credit over time. By leveraging in-house technology, LendUp aims to deliver affordable and accessible financial solutions, allowing clients to break free from cycles of debt and achieve better financial outcomes.

LendUp is an online lending service focused on improving financial health for individuals who are often excluded from traditional banking due to poor credit or unstable incomes. Founded by Sasha Orloff and Jake Rosenberg, the company offers a range of credit products, including loans and credit cards, designed specifically for the emerging middle class. LendUp integrates educational resources into its offerings, providing borrowers with the tools needed to enhance their financial literacy and build credit over time. By leveraging in-house technology, LendUp aims to deliver affordable and accessible financial solutions, allowing clients to break free from cycles of debt and achieve better financial outcomes.

UniversityNow, Inc. is an online education provider based in San Francisco, California, that focuses on making affordable, high-quality higher education accessible to working adults. Founded in 2010, the company operates a network of accredited online schools, including Patten University, offering associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs. UniversityNow's platform is designed to facilitate peer-to-peer learning communities and innovative pedagogical and tuition models, enabling individuals who may face financial or logistical barriers to obtain recognized college degrees. The company operates as a subsidiary of the National University System and is committed to ensuring that no one is deprived of access to quality education, thereby helping to improve students' futures without the burden of significant student debt.

Mosaic is a residential solar lending platform based in Oakland, California, founded in 2011. The company specializes in providing financing solutions for residential solar systems, enabling homeowners to invest in clean energy and benefit from its advantages. Mosaic's platform facilitates crowdfunded loans for solar projects, allowing solar and home improvement professionals to offer financing through a user-friendly point-of-sale application. This approach enhances the experience for both contractors and homeowners, promoting the ownership of solar panels. The company embodies a vision of 100% clean energy for all, aiming to create shared prosperity and help millions improve their homes and contribute positively to the environment.

SmartBiz Loans is the #1 online SBA loan marketplace for small business loans. The intelligent technology platform makes applying for an SBA loan fast and easy while increasing the likelihood of approval for small businesses by matching the borrower with the SBA preferred lending bank most likely to fund their particular business. 90% to 95% of the loans SmartBiz refers to its bank partners get funded. Bank partners using the SmartBiz platform to originate and underwriter SBA loans in a compliant manner can also process these loans 70% to 90% more efficiently then before. Based in the financial district of San Francisco, SmartBiz Loans is privately held. The company was founded in 2009 by a team of experienced financial services entrepreneurs with backing from leading venture capital firms including Investor Growth Capital, Venrock, First Round Capital, Baseline Ventures, and SoftTech VC.

UniversityNow, Inc. is an online education provider based in San Francisco, California, that focuses on making affordable, high-quality higher education accessible to working adults. Founded in 2010, the company operates a network of accredited online schools, including Patten University, offering associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs. UniversityNow's platform is designed to facilitate peer-to-peer learning communities and innovative pedagogical and tuition models, enabling individuals who may face financial or logistical barriers to obtain recognized college degrees. The company operates as a subsidiary of the National University System and is committed to ensuring that no one is deprived of access to quality education, thereby helping to improve students' futures without the burden of significant student debt.