Umami Capital

Umami Capital is an angel network located in New York, New York, that specializes in investing in early-stage companies. The firm primarily targets business-to-business (B2B) enterprises, software as a service (SaaS) providers, and companies operating within the web3 space. By focusing on these sectors, Umami Capital aims to support innovative startups that are poised for growth and disruption in their respective markets.

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Nexad

Seed Round in 2025
Native ads system for GenAI applications. We put context-aware and dynamically generated ads.

Dyna Robotics

Seed Round in 2025
Dyna Robotics is at the forefront of revolutionizing robotic manipulation with cutting-edge foundation models. Our mission is to empower businesses by automating repetitive, stationary tasks with affordable, intelligent robotic arms. Leveraging the latest advancements in foundation models, we're driving the future of general-purpose robotics—one manipulation skill at a time. Dyna Robotics was founded by industry leaders who previously achieved a $350 million exit in grocery deep tech as well as top robotics researchers from DeepMind and Nvidia. Our team blends world-class research, engineering, and product innovation to drive the future of robotic manipulation. With sizable funding already in place, we're positioned to redefine the landscape of robotic automation. Join us to shape the next frontier of AI-driven robotics.

Harbinger

Series B in 2025
Harbinger is a commercial electric vehicle company dedicated to innovating the medium-duty vehicle sector. The company specializes in developing advanced electric vehicle technologies, focusing on proprietary vehicle platforms tailored specifically for commercial applications. Its team comprises experts in electric vehicles, battery systems, and drivetrains who leverage their extensive experience to meet the rising demand for medium-duty EVs. Harbinger's unique chassis architecture enhances safety, driver experience, and productivity, incorporating features such as autonomous-ready drive-by-wire steering and improved vehicle ergonomics. By offering a first-of-its-kind EV platform with no acquisition premium, Harbinger aims to modernize the industry while promoting efficient and joyful driving experiences.

Modus

Seed Round in 2024
Modus makes headcount planning and reconciliation easy for Finance and Budget Owners. Modus analyzes thousands of bits of data across the organization to help leaders optimize their workforce and increase forecast accuracy. With the help of AI, Modus synthesizes insights from HRIS, ATS, expense and finance systems, so leaders can visualize and execute plans, plan expansions and downsizes compliantly, manage to-be-hires and unlock high performing teams in one unified workflow.

Rebag

Venture Round in 2024
Rebag, founded in 2014 by Charles Gorra, specializes in the resale of luxury handbags and accessories through a robust e-commerce platform and physical retail locations in New York, Los Angeles, and Florida. The company has introduced innovative features such as a consignment service in 2023 and a membership program, Rebag⁺, in 2024, enhancing its appeal as a transparent and flexible resale option for customers. By leveraging proprietary technology and extensive data analysis, Rebag offers instant payment for designer items, setting a new standard in the luxury resale market. Additionally, Rebag provides tailored solutions for professional resellers through its Rebag for Business initiative. Recognized for its innovation, the company has received accolades from prominent publications, affirming its position as a leader in the luxury resale sector.

Aquaria

Venture Round in 2024
Aquaria provides solutions to secure access to clean water. The organization adapts its approaches based on the needs of these communities. It addresses water-related challenges through various methods.

Zimi

Seed Round in 2024
Zimi is a cross-border commerce platform that facilitates international expansion for online merchants. It streamlines global operations by managing cross-border logistics, providing local fulfillment in the US, and handling complexities like tax regulations and currency exchange. This enables businesses to reduce shipping costs, speed up delivery times, and access new markets with ease.

Active Surfaces

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Active Surfaces, a Massachusetts-based company, specializes in commercializing ultra-thin-film solar technology developed at MIT. Its core business involves creating flexible, lightweight solar panels that can be seamlessly integrated into everyday materials and surfaces, revolutionizing the conventional energy sector. The company's innovative manufacturing approach significantly reduces production costs, making solar power more accessible and affordable. This technology has the potential to transform semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, driving down costs for both module production and installation. By enabling virtually any surface to generate power, Active Surfaces aims to accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable future.

Seam AI

Seed Round in 2024
Seam AI engages in use of data through artificial intelligence.

Biofire Group

Series A in 2024
Biofire is focused on advancing firearm safety through innovative smart gun technology. The company's flagship product, the Biofire Smart Gun, utilizes advanced biometric systems to ensure that the weapon is accessible only to authorized users while remaining securely locked for others. This intelligent locking mechanism enhances gun safety and allows for quick access in critical situations. Biofire aims to transform the firearm industry by integrating these advanced safety features without compromising privacy and civil liberties, presenting a comprehensive reimagining of how firearms can be secured and used responsibly.

Manufactured

Series A in 2024
Manufactured is a global company that specializes in manufacturing, financing, and distributing products across 20 industries in 25 countries. Since its inception in 2019, it has successfully managed over $140 million in gross merchandise value. The company offers an inventory success platform that provides tailored manufacturing and financing solutions for both B2B and direct-to-consumer clients. Its services include inventory financing, purchase order financing, and factoring, all designed to help businesses manage cash flow effectively and prevent inventory stockouts. Additionally, Manufactured assists clients in procuring large wholesale orders and offers comprehensive sourcing and supply chain management services, thereby enabling businesses to optimize their manufacturing processes.

Forta

Series A in 2023
Forta is a healthcare service provider that specializes in telehealthcare solutions aimed at children with autism. The company offers a personalized care approach through its platform, which incorporates artificial intelligence to create tailored programs that cater to the individual needs of each child. In addition to its telehealth services, Forta also provides applied behavior analysis therapy through online training programs, enhancing the accessibility and effectiveness of care for families.

Giftpack

Seed Round in 2023
Giftpack Inc. is an AI-enabled gifting company that specializes in providing a platform for ordering and delivering gifts globally. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Giftpack simplifies the corporate gifting process by utilizing artificial intelligence to analyze recipients' social media and cultural backgrounds. This technology allows businesses to find perfectly matched gifts for employee recognition, client retention, and sales enablement. In addition to gift selection, Giftpack offers automation for global onboarding and tracking of gift deliveries, ensuring a seamless experience for users. By focusing on personalization and efficiency, Giftpack aims to help individuals and businesses cultivate authentic relationships through thoughtful gifting.

Harbinger

Series A in 2023
Harbinger is a commercial electric vehicle company dedicated to innovating the medium-duty vehicle sector. The company specializes in developing advanced electric vehicle technologies, focusing on proprietary vehicle platforms tailored specifically for commercial applications. Its team comprises experts in electric vehicles, battery systems, and drivetrains who leverage their extensive experience to meet the rising demand for medium-duty EVs. Harbinger's unique chassis architecture enhances safety, driver experience, and productivity, incorporating features such as autonomous-ready drive-by-wire steering and improved vehicle ergonomics. By offering a first-of-its-kind EV platform with no acquisition premium, Harbinger aims to modernize the industry while promoting efficient and joyful driving experiences.

BoldVoice

Seed Round in 2023
BoldVoice is a communication coaching app aimed at assisting non-native English speakers in enhancing their pronunciation and confidence. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in New York, the company offers a platform that delivers hyper-personalized content from experienced accent coaches in Hollywood. Its software provides real-time feedback through speech AI, allowing foreign-born professionals and students in the United States to refine their English accents effectively. By focusing on individualized learning experiences, BoldVoice strives to empower users in their communication skills.

IN-SEAM

Pre Seed Round in 2023
In-Seam is a private platform designed to support personal shoppers, stylists, and creatives in the luxury fashion industry. Established in 2020 and based in New York, the company collaborates with renowned luxury brands such as Dior and Khaite, as well as leading personal shoppers and stylists. In-Seam offers a curated marketplace that enhances the efficiency of these connectors by providing access to a network of luxury designers, consignments, and streamlined shipping options. The platform aims to empower connectors by improving their ability to serve clients while also ensuring they receive appropriate financial rewards for their personalized services. Through these efforts, In-Seam seeks to reshape the dynamics of the luxury fashion value chain, fostering stronger connections between designers and clients.

SiPhox Health

Series A in 2023
SiPhox Health, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in designing and manufacturing innovative diagnostic solutions. The company develops next-generation diagnostics infrastructure, including at-home test kits and central lab systems. Their flagship product is a disposable biosensor cartridge that assesses 17 blood biomarkers, providing insights into inflammation, hormonal health, metabolic fitness, and cardiovascular health. SiPhox Health's platform merges biochemistry, photonic chip technology, integrated photonics, electronics, and microfluidics to enable sensitive readouts of immunoassays and nucleic acid tests, facilitating point-of-need and at-home diagnostics.

Goodhood

Seed Round in 2023
Goodhood operates a subscription-based auto repair platform that provides convenient car maintenance services directly to customers' doorsteps. By connecting car owners with skilled mechanics, Goodhood allows users to browse, book, and manage their service appointments through an easy-to-use platform. This innovative approach enables customers to access highly-rated mobile car repair services at their convenience, making car maintenance more accessible and efficient.

Anise Health

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Anise Health operates a digital platform that offers culturally-responsive mental health care tailored to the needs of people of color. The platform provides a range of services, including therapy, behavioral coaching, and self-guided tools, aimed at addressing issues such as minority stress, low self-worth, guilt, shame, and negative emotions. Anise Health's approach has demonstrated a fivefold increase in effectiveness compared to traditional one-size-fits-all methods. Additionally, the platform enables communities to measure progress, monitor personal growth, and support long-term well-being.

UpdateAI

Seed Round in 2023
UpdateAI is a company that specializes in artificial intelligence solutions aimed at enhancing the productivity of customer-facing teams in SaaS companies. Their platform provides an automatic note-taking feature that captures essential information from customer calls with high accuracy, specifically focusing on follow-ups and next steps. By streamlining the note-taking process, UpdateAI enables customer success teams to concentrate on fostering relationships and driving business growth, thereby reducing the risk of customer churn and enhancing institutional knowledge. This innovative approach allows organizations to cultivate critical insights from customer interactions without the burden of manual note-taking.

Consensus

Seed Round in 2023
The consensus is to enable discovery and consumption of the world's expert knowledge. No matter your background, finding scientific research has always been a difficult procedure. Consensus think AI has the potential to transform this equation if applied intelligently, deftly, and tastefully.

Entre

Seed Round in 2023
Entre is a technology and software company focused on supporting entrepreneurs and innovators globally. It provides an online platform that facilitates connections among users, allowing them to learn and build their ventures in a cohesive environment. The platform includes features that foster social networking and e-learning, as well as business software designed for emerging and established entrepreneurs. By enabling users to connect with like-minded individuals, find partners and employees, and develop their businesses, Entre aims to empower the entrepreneurial community and streamline the process of starting and growing new ventures.

NoRamp

Pre Seed Round in 2023
NoRamp is a financial software company that specializes in providing a payment infrastructure enhanced by zero-knowledge-proof technology. It operates a web3 social marketplace designed to facilitate connections among users on a digital platform. The company offers a range of financial services tailored for NFT users, featuring multi-chain functionality and secure transaction options. This enables users to perform on-chain decentralized digital asset transfers through peer-to-peer fiat payments, simplifying the process of engaging with digital assets in a secure environment.

Goodhood

Seed Round in 2022
Goodhood operates a subscription-based auto repair platform that provides convenient car maintenance services directly to customers' doorsteps. By connecting car owners with skilled mechanics, Goodhood allows users to browse, book, and manage their service appointments through an easy-to-use platform. This innovative approach enables customers to access highly-rated mobile car repair services at their convenience, making car maintenance more accessible and efficient.

Mooch

Seed Round in 2022
Mooch is a consumer application that utilizes artificial intelligence to automate personal finance management, particularly on payday. The app aims to transform users' relationship with their finances by offering features that facilitate budgeting, shopping, and saving. It enables users to take control of their budgeting and savings by automating the management of bills and savings goals. Additionally, Mooch provides incentives through a rewards system for users who save money. The platform also includes free financial resources and guides to help customers improve their financial literacy and achieve their financial objectives effectively.

Pivo

Seed Round in 2022
Pivo is a financial platform designed to support small and medium-sized businesses across Africa by providing access to a comprehensive range of financial services in one location. The platform aims to democratize finance, offering tools specifically tailored for the supply chain sector. By streamlining access to various financial services, Pivo enables its clients to efficiently engage with borderless financial solutions, promoting enhanced operational efficiency and growth opportunities for businesses in the region.

Byrdhouse

Venture Round in 2022
Byrdhouse specializes in AI-driven real-time interpretation services for various communication formats, including meetings, events, conferences, and training sessions. The company offers a video chat application that facilitates understanding across language barriers, providing translation in over 100 languages. Its technology enables users to engage in conversations through voice and captions, enhancing communication for meetings, calls, live streams, podcasts, and chats. Byrdhouse aims to improve the user experience by making multilingual interactions seamless and accessible.

CareAcademy

Series B in 2022
CareAcademy is an online training provider dedicated to empowering senior care professionals through specialized education. Its platform offers a range of courses covering essential topics such as infection control, nutrition, meal preparation, dementia care, fall prevention, and safe transfers. With over 250,000 direct care workers utilizing its services, CareAcademy aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of caregivers, ultimately improving the quality of care for older adults. The company also features an advanced reporting, training, and compliance management dashboard, providing a comprehensive and scalable training solution that helps transform home care businesses into industry leaders.

Natrion

Seed Round in 2022
Natrion LLC specializes in the design and manufacturing of sodium-ion batteries and solid-state electrolyte components. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, the company is focused on enhancing renewable energy storage solutions. Natrion has developed a plug-and-play solid-state electrolyte component known as LISIC, which can be quickly integrated into existing battery production lines. This innovation aims to eliminate fire risks, improve battery durability, and facilitate the use of advanced chemistries that enhance energy density. By providing universally compatible materials for solid-state batteries, Natrion supports the transition to efficient renewable energy systems.

Stix

Venture Round in 2022
Stix, LLC is a direct-to-consumer marketplace specializing in women's health products, particularly pregnancy and ovulation test kits designed for convenient home use. Founded in 2018 by Cynthia Plotch and Jamie Norwood, the company is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Stix aims to eliminate the stigma surrounding the purchase of sensitive health products by offering a discreet shopping experience. The brand addresses the challenges women face, such as feelings of shame and high prices, by providing accessible and affordable options that resonate with their needs. By focusing on women's health, Stix seeks to empower women to take control of their reproductive health without the burden of societal judgment.

Joon

Seed Round in 2022
Joon is a developer of a mobile application that transforms daily routines and chores into engaging quests for children. The platform allows parents to assign various tasks, such as chores, homework, and exercise, which children can complete to earn coins and experience points. This gamified approach encourages kids to develop good habits, motivation, and self-discipline while making daily responsibilities enjoyable. By turning tasks into a game, Joon alleviates the need for parents to repeatedly remind their children to complete important activities. The application also enables parents to track allowances linked to these quests, fostering a sense of accountability and engagement within the family. Overall, Joon aims to empower children to take initiative in managing their tasks, transforming them into proactive individuals who can effectively balance responsibilities and fun.

Giftpack

Seed Round in 2022
Giftpack Inc. is an AI-enabled gifting company that specializes in providing a platform for ordering and delivering gifts globally. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Giftpack simplifies the corporate gifting process by utilizing artificial intelligence to analyze recipients' social media and cultural backgrounds. This technology allows businesses to find perfectly matched gifts for employee recognition, client retention, and sales enablement. In addition to gift selection, Giftpack offers automation for global onboarding and tracking of gift deliveries, ensuring a seamless experience for users. By focusing on personalization and efficiency, Giftpack aims to help individuals and businesses cultivate authentic relationships through thoughtful gifting.

Enter

Seed Round in 2022
Enter is a payments platform that focuses on serving businesses in emerging markets, particularly in the healthcare sector. It operates a revenue cycle management system designed to streamline the billing process for healthcare providers. The platform aims to facilitate timely payments from insurance companies while enhancing the overall patient experience. By offering fast, accurate, and transparent billing operations, Enter enables healthcare providers to achieve higher reimbursement rates, mitigate risks associated with HIPAA compliance, and maintain industry-standard transparency in their financial processes.

OpenChefs

Venture Round in 2022
OpenChefs is an application that connects aspiring chefs, referred to as Chefpreneurs, with consumers seeking diverse meal options. The platform allows individuals to become home chefs, providing them with the necessary tools and resources to create and offer their culinary creations. Customers can browse menus from verified local home chefs, selecting meals that suit their preferences. Once an order is placed, the chosen dishes are delivered directly to the customers' homes, facilitating a convenient dining experience that highlights the variety of world cuisines available through local talent.

Deft

Seed Round in 2022
Deft is a developer of an e-commerce search engine platform designed to streamline the product discovery process across various online retailers. The platform allows users to search for a wide range of multi-category products, particularly focusing on furniture and home decor, using natural language, images, or a combination of both. By employing advanced knowledge graphs and language models, Deft offers a unique ad-free and SEO-free search experience that prioritizes user privacy. This innovative approach enables customers to efficiently find, research, and purchase their desired items from numerous e-commerce sites, enhancing the overall shopping experience.

Gists

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Gists is a platform that focuses on enhancing the development of AI products by providing a repository for large language model (LLM) prompts, akin to GitHub but specifically tailored for AI. The platform aims to assist product teams in creating reliable and effective AI solutions. In addition to its core functionality, Gists emphasizes the importance of healthy workplace communication and employee well-being. By integrating features that promote positive feedback, social support, and instant gratification, Gists fosters an environment conducive to behavior change, ultimately contributing to a happier and more engaged workforce.

ProdPerfect

Convertible Note in 2021
ProdPerfect, Inc. is a software company based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2018. It specializes in quality assurance and test development for web applications through its product, ProdPerfect. This platform autonomously builds, maintains, and evolves end-to-end test automation using live user data. By leveraging data-driven, machine-led analysis of user traffic, ProdPerfect eliminates the need for coding, scripting, or manual maintenance of test automation suites. This allows web developers and engineering teams to concentrate on product development while saving time and resources on quality assurance tasks.

Manufactured

Seed Round in 2021
Manufactured is a global company that specializes in manufacturing, financing, and distributing products across 20 industries in 25 countries. Since its inception in 2019, it has successfully managed over $140 million in gross merchandise value. The company offers an inventory success platform that provides tailored manufacturing and financing solutions for both B2B and direct-to-consumer clients. Its services include inventory financing, purchase order financing, and factoring, all designed to help businesses manage cash flow effectively and prevent inventory stockouts. Additionally, Manufactured assists clients in procuring large wholesale orders and offers comprehensive sourcing and supply chain management services, thereby enabling businesses to optimize their manufacturing processes.

Freeflow

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Freeflow is voice-first communication platform for distributed teams. It recreates the spontaneous interactions of an in-person environment, through highly visible audio rooms. Employees can see all the conversations happening in their company and join with one click.

BoldVoice

Seed Round in 2021
BoldVoice is a communication coaching app aimed at assisting non-native English speakers in enhancing their pronunciation and confidence. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in New York, the company offers a platform that delivers hyper-personalized content from experienced accent coaches in Hollywood. Its software provides real-time feedback through speech AI, allowing foreign-born professionals and students in the United States to refine their English accents effectively. By focusing on individualized learning experiences, BoldVoice strives to empower users in their communication skills.

Magpie

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Magpie is a technology platform that enables individuals to unlock the value of their luxury goods and collectibles. It provides a digital portfolio management solution that allows users to bring their consumer collectibles into the digital realm, creating digital assets linked to physical items. The platform offers access to proprietary sales, inventory, and customer data, bridging the gap between retail and investment applications. This comprehensive approach equips clients with the tools necessary for effective ownership and management of various collectibles, including sneakers, handbags, and baseball cards, thereby treating these items as a legitimate asset class for the first time.

Paladin AI

Venture Round in 2020
Paladin AI Inc. is a Montreal-based company that specializes in developing software solutions aimed at optimizing pilot training through data mining and machine learning. Founded in 2013, Paladin AI offers a platform called InstructIQ, which utilizes artificial intelligence to analyze pilot proficiency and recommend targeted training adjustments. The platform is flight simulator agnostic, allowing it to integrate seamlessly with existing training media and operations at flight schools and training centers. By leveraging data science, Paladin AI enables competency-based training that objectively identifies pilot strengths and weaknesses, fills knowledge gaps, and customizes training experiences. This approach not only accelerates the training process but also helps reduce costs for airlines and training organizations.

Firneo

Seed Round in 2020
Firneo is a professional development platform for people who work in emerging career tracks. We’re empowering an entire generation of professionals in roles like BD & Partnerships, Growth, Customer Success, and more with access to the people, resources, and opportunities that help them thrive in their career.
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