Macula Vision Systems
Seed Round in 2023
Macula Vision Systems specializes in developing automated computational microscopy technology aimed at enhancing efficiency and precision in microscopy testing. The company's innovative approach replaces traditional high-precision optics with cost-effective compute hardware and sophisticated software algorithms. This results in a fully self-contained, all-in-one instrument that integrates sensor-illumination, compute, and data storage modules. Clinical laboratories benefit from this technology by generating high-resolution digital images and receiving accurate, automated data analysis.
Stealth
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Stealth
Cake LLC is a Boston-based company that offers guidance, planning, and consulting services related to end-of-life preferences through its application. This platform allows users to create a secure online document detailing their instructions for various aspects of mortality, including healthcare, funerals, financial, and legal matters. Cake serves as a comprehensive resource, featuring over 1,400 articles and interactive planning tools designed to assist individuals in navigating the complexities of end-of-life decisions. With a monthly reach of over 1.5 million unique visitors, Cake collaborates with various organizations in the healthcare and financial sectors, providing essential support for users looking to curate their digital legacy and make meaningful choices regarding their mortality.
Professional Credentials Exchange
Venture Round in 2021
Professional Credentials Exchange, LLC is a Tampa, Florida-based company that operates a blockchain-enabled platform designed for the verification and monetization of professional credentials within the healthcare sector. Its primary offering, ProCredEx, serves as a digital marketplace where healthcare organizations can securely share, exchange, and acquire verified credentialing data. This innovative platform aims to streamline the credentialing process, reducing the cost and complexity traditionally associated with verifying healthcare professionals. By creating a network that connects various stakeholders in the industry, Professional Credentials Exchange enhances the efficiency of credentialing transactions, allowing members to quickly access verified information and facilitating faster onboarding of clinicians. The company was established in 2018 and focuses on transforming the landscape of credential verification in the U.S. healthcare market.
Totient
Seed Round in 2020
Totient Inc. is an AI-driven biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2016. The company specializes in using advanced machine learning and immunoinformatics to analyze complex datasets in the field of drug discovery and development. It focuses on identifying novel tissue-specific antigens and reconstructing high-affinity antibody therapeutics from tissues impacted by cancer, autoimmune diseases, and infections. By leveraging its platform's unique capabilities, Totient aims to quickly and accurately identify potent antibody candidates suitable for a variety of therapeutic applications, including cell therapies and bispecific antibodies. This innovative approach positions the company to address significant medical challenges in multiple areas of healthcare.
Qulab
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Qulab Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in automating drug design processes. By integrating advanced technologies such as computational chemistry, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing, Qulab aims to transform research and development in the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. The company's innovative approach streamlines the design of small molecule medications, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in the drug development pipeline.
Calibrater Health
Seed Round in 2019
Calibrater Health, founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, specializes in designing and developing text-based patient surveys and closed-loop feedback management software for various healthcare providers in the U.S., including urgent care, eye care, dentistry, and behavioral health facilities. The company's offerings include AI-powered reputation management, issue tracking, patient surveys, team engagement tools, and performance insights via text message surveys. As of August 2020, Calibrater Health operates as a subsidiary of Experity, Inc., aiming to enhance healthcare teams and businesses through rapid-cycle feedback loops driven by multi-channel data collection, machine learning, and human behavior interventions.
Deep 6 AI
Seed Round in 2018
Deep 6 AI Inc. is a technology company that specializes in patient trial matching for clinical research through its artificial intelligence-based platform. Founded in 2013 and based in Pasadena, California, the company leverages advanced AI and natural language processing to analyze both structured data, such as ICD-10 codes, and unstructured clinical information, including doctor’s notes and pathology reports. This innovative approach enables the extraction of critical clinical data points, such as symptoms and treatment histories, transforming fragmented medical records into unified patient graphs. By identifying patients who may meet complex clinical trial criteria, even those with conditions not explicitly documented in their medical records, Deep 6 AI enhances the efficiency of patient recruitment for clinical trials, ultimately aiming to accelerate the development of new treatments. The company was previously known as Deep 6 Analytics, LLC before rebranding in March 2017.
Reflect
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Reflect, Inc. is a mental health platform based in San Francisco that connects therapists with patients across various regions, including East Bay, Peninsula, South Bay, and Los Angeles. The platform focuses on facilitating meaningful change in patients' lives by helping them set and track goals, manage stress related to work and finances, and address issues such as anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. Reflect offers tools for therapists to streamline their practices, including scheduling, billing, and feedback mechanisms. Founded in 2018, Reflect aims to enhance the therapeutic experience for both providers and clients, promoting effective mental health care.
Astrocyte Pharmaceuticals
Seed Round in 2017
Astrocyte Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a drug development company focused on creating neuroprotection therapies for various brain injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, concussions, acute ischemic strokes, and neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s disease. Founded in 2014 and located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company is dedicated to demonstrating the neuroprotective benefits of selective astrocyte activation. Its lead product, AST-004, is a novel small molecule designed for acute administration that protects and repairs damaged neurons by selectively stimulating astrocytes. Astrocyte Pharmaceuticals aims to advance innovative therapeutic agents to improve recovery and well-being for patients suffering from brain injuries.
3Derm Systems
Seed Round in 2017
3Derm Systems, Inc., based in Boston, Massachusetts, is a pioneering company in 3D dermatology that provides a specialized handheld skin imager and cloud-based software designed for capturing, storing, and transmitting high-resolution 3D images of the skin. Established in 2011, the company enables non-dermatologists to take clinical-quality skin images remotely, facilitating efficient monitoring of skin lesions by dermatologists. This innovative approach reduces healthcare costs, shortens wait times, and enhances access to dermatological care, particularly for the two million Americans diagnosed with skin cancer annually. By allowing patients to capture images from the comfort of their homes and upload them for review, 3Derm helps prioritize in-office appointments for those with more concerning conditions. The company's technology aims to transform teledermatology, offering a cost-effective solution that maintains the continuity of care with local dermatologists while ensuring high diagnostic quality. As of August 2020, 3Derm operates as a subsidiary of Digital Diagnostics, Inc.
Wasabi
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Wasabi Technologies, Inc. is a Boston-based company that offers a cloud storage platform tailored for hybrid and multi-cloud media workflows. Founded in 2016, Wasabi provides hot storage solutions that utilize an Amazon S3 compatible API, enabling organizations to store and access data quickly, with average time-to-first-byte speeds under 15 milliseconds. The company's platform is designed to be simple and affordable, allowing customers to access unlimited data without complex pricing tiers or unpredictable egress fees. Wasabi's services cater to various industries, including media and entertainment, education, scientific research, law enforcement, healthcare, and energy. The company has gained recognition for its rapid growth and innovative approach to cloud storage, serving tens of thousands of customers worldwide.