GrayMatter Robotics
Series B in 2024
GrayMatter Robotics specializes in addressing complex surface treatment and finishing challenges encountered by manufacturers with high-mix, high-variability production needs. The company develops advanced robotics equipped with proprietary artificial intelligence, which are integrated into smart robotic cells. These systems are designed to assist human operators in performing tedious and ergonomically challenging tasks, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and productivity. By leveraging its innovative technologies, GrayMatter Robotics aims to streamline manufacturing processes, making them more effective and user-friendly for clients in various industries.
Regard is a healthcare technology company that offers an intelligent platform aimed at enhancing hospital operations and patient outcomes. Utilizing artificial intelligence, the platform analyzes medical records to extract relevant information, aiding in the diagnosis of key conditions and generating accurate documentation. This approach not only streamlines administrative tasks but also enhances patient safety and physician satisfaction. By reducing coding queries and minimizing the need for extensive administrative support, Regard empowers healthcare providers to focus more on patient care while optimizing financial outcomes for hospitals.
Collaborative Robotics
Series B in 2024
Collaborative Robotics is a team of innovators and builders redefining the future of human-robot interaction. A future in which robots are trustworthy extensions of the environment. They operate, adapt, and react in response.
Trellis Research
Series B in 2023
Trellis Research, Inc. is a legal data and analytics company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2017. It specializes in providing legal practitioners with insights derived from state trial court records, offering a comprehensive understanding of court data and judicial analytics. The company operates a searchable database of California Superior Court records, which includes practical judicial biographies and analytical tools focused on individual judges. By leveraging AI-based insights, Trellis Research aims to enhance legal intelligence and facilitate informed decision-making for law firms through its innovative platform.
TruckLabs
Series B in 2023
TruckLabs is a technology company focused on enhancing efficiency and sustainability in the long-haul trucking industry. Established in 2015 and based in Redwood City, California, the company develops innovative aerodynamic devices such as GapGorilla and TruckWings. GapGorilla effectively eliminates the gap between the tractor and trailer, while TruckWings deploys automatically at highway speeds to improve aerodynamics, resulting in significant fuel savings and reduced carbon emissions. With a team of hardware engineers, software developers, and data scientists, TruckLabs leverages extensive industry knowledge and over one hundred million miles of driving experience to provide solutions that help trucking fleets operate more efficiently and sustainably.
Collaborative Robotics
Series A in 2023
Collaborative Robotics is a team of innovators and builders redefining the future of human-robot interaction. A future in which robots are trustworthy extensions of the environment. They operate, adapt, and react in response.
aiXplain
Seed Round in 2023
aiXplain focuses on making artificial intelligence and machine learning accessible to a broad audience through its no-code/low-code integrated development environment (IDE). The platform allows users to efficiently develop, manage, benchmark, experiment, and deploy AI assets without needing extensive technical expertise. By fostering a marketplace of AI resources, including data, models, pipelines, and benchmarks, aiXplain encourages users to enhance their productivity and engage with an expanding network of AI solutions. This approach not only enables enterprises to implement custom artificial intelligence systems quickly and affordably but also supports various applications such as natural language processing and speech recognition, helping organizations align AI capabilities with their specific business needs.
Parallel Domain
Series B in 2022
Parallel Domain Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in synthetic data generation for autonomous vehicle simulation. Founded in 2017, the company offers a platform that produces rich, annotated synthetic data to support the training and testing of autonomous systems. Its services include the generation of labeled data sets, simulation environments, and controllable sensor feeds, which enable users to develop and refine their algorithms in a safe, controlled setting. By leveraging synthetic data, Parallel Domain helps clients accelerate their development processes, reduce costs, and minimize the real-world testing required for deploying autonomous technologies.
Howso is an AI-driven platform that focuses on creating trustworthy artificial intelligence by emphasizing transparency and human comprehensibility. The company, co-founded in 2017 by Dr. Mike Capps, Dr. Chris Hazard, and Mike Resnick, aims to assist enterprises in data preparation and analysis for AI applications. It offers the Understandable AI® Platform, which provides a clear alternative to traditional neural networks. This innovative platform features a verifiable synthetic dataset that retains the statistical properties of original data while eliminating the risks of re-identification, thus ensuring the ethical use of technology. By fostering a harmonious interaction between machines and humans, Howso enables organizations to harness valuable data intelligence to support competitive business strategies. In September 2023, the company rebranded from Diveplane and launched an open-source project to further its mission.
EeroQ is a company focused on the design and development of quantum computer chips, specifically utilizing a novel approach that involves trapping and controlling individual electrons on superfluid helium. This technology, which forms the basis for qubits, aims to harness the unique properties of electrons to deliver powerful quantum computing capabilities. EeroQ's core technology is patent-protected and was developed in collaboration with Michigan State University. Founded with the goal of constructing a large-scale quantum computer, EeroQ is positioned to advance this field after overcoming previous technical limitations that hindered similar efforts in the late 1990s. Additionally, the company is committed to establishing ethical and policy guidelines to ensure that quantum computing has a positive societal impact.
GrayMatter Robotics
Series A in 2022
GrayMatter Robotics specializes in addressing complex surface treatment and finishing challenges encountered by manufacturers with high-mix, high-variability production needs. The company develops advanced robotics equipped with proprietary artificial intelligence, which are integrated into smart robotic cells. These systems are designed to assist human operators in performing tedious and ergonomically challenging tasks, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and productivity. By leveraging its innovative technologies, GrayMatter Robotics aims to streamline manufacturing processes, making them more effective and user-friendly for clients in various industries.
Regard is a healthcare technology company that offers an intelligent platform aimed at enhancing hospital operations and patient outcomes. Utilizing artificial intelligence, the platform analyzes medical records to extract relevant information, aiding in the diagnosis of key conditions and generating accurate documentation. This approach not only streamlines administrative tasks but also enhances patient safety and physician satisfaction. By reducing coding queries and minimizing the need for extensive administrative support, Regard empowers healthcare providers to focus more on patient care while optimizing financial outcomes for hospitals.
Collaborative Robotics
Seed Round in 2022
Collaborative Robotics is a team of innovators and builders redefining the future of human-robot interaction. A future in which robots are trustworthy extensions of the environment. They operate, adapt, and react in response.
FarmWise, established in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in developing and manufacturing robotic machinery for agriculture. The company's primary product is a mechanical weeder, designed to efficiently remove weeds and thin crops, thereby enhancing agricultural productivity. FarmWise also provides comprehensive training and support to ensure the effective use of its technology.
Talage
Venture Round in 2022
Talage, Inc. is an online software platform that specializes in providing insurance brokerage services tailored for small businesses. Founded in 2015 and based in Reno, Nevada, the company facilitates the comparison and purchase of commercial insurance policies. Talage focuses on enhancing the digital distribution of property and casualty insurance, benefiting insurance carriers, agencies, and small business owners alike. Its platform features an application programming interface that delivers instant, bindable quotes across multiple product lines, allowing agents, wholesalers, carriers, and technology providers to effectively utilize technology within the insurance ecosystem.
Trellis Research
Series A in 2021
Trellis Research, Inc. is a legal data and analytics company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2017. It specializes in providing legal practitioners with insights derived from state trial court records, offering a comprehensive understanding of court data and judicial analytics. The company operates a searchable database of California Superior Court records, which includes practical judicial biographies and analytical tools focused on individual judges. By leveraging AI-based insights, Trellis Research aims to enhance legal intelligence and facilitate informed decision-making for law firms through its innovative platform.
TruckLabs
Series A in 2021
TruckLabs is a technology company focused on enhancing efficiency and sustainability in the long-haul trucking industry. Established in 2015 and based in Redwood City, California, the company develops innovative aerodynamic devices such as GapGorilla and TruckWings. GapGorilla effectively eliminates the gap between the tractor and trailer, while TruckWings deploys automatically at highway speeds to improve aerodynamics, resulting in significant fuel savings and reduced carbon emissions. With a team of hardware engineers, software developers, and data scientists, TruckLabs leverages extensive industry knowledge and over one hundred million miles of driving experience to provide solutions that help trucking fleets operate more efficiently and sustainably.
GrayMatter Robotics
Seed Round in 2021
GrayMatter Robotics specializes in addressing complex surface treatment and finishing challenges encountered by manufacturers with high-mix, high-variability production needs. The company develops advanced robotics equipped with proprietary artificial intelligence, which are integrated into smart robotic cells. These systems are designed to assist human operators in performing tedious and ergonomically challenging tasks, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and productivity. By leveraging its innovative technologies, GrayMatter Robotics aims to streamline manufacturing processes, making them more effective and user-friendly for clients in various industries.
Oxipital AI
Series B in 2021
Soft Robotics Inc., founded in 2012 and based in Bedford, Massachusetts, specializes in designing, manufacturing, and marketing robotic grippers and control systems. These advanced tools enable the manipulation of items with varying sizes, shapes, and weights, making them suitable for diverse applications in packaging, supply chain, and industrial settings. The company's innovative soft robotic technology, protected by over 40 patents, addresses the challenges of automation by offering high adaptability and reducing system complexity and costs. Their grippers are capable of handling a wide range of objects—from food products to consumer goods—without the need for tool or software changes between tasks. This versatility allows for efficient operations in industries such as food and beverage, medical devices, and e-commerce. Soft Robotics' systems are designed to integrate seamlessly with existing industrial robots and vision systems, providing solutions that enhance productivity and optimize efficiency in high SKU processing and packaging environments. The company aims to unlock the future of automation with its cutting-edge technology that combines speed, precision, and adaptability.
Regard is a healthcare technology company that offers an intelligent platform aimed at enhancing hospital operations and patient outcomes. Utilizing artificial intelligence, the platform analyzes medical records to extract relevant information, aiding in the diagnosis of key conditions and generating accurate documentation. This approach not only streamlines administrative tasks but also enhances patient safety and physician satisfaction. By reducing coding queries and minimizing the need for extensive administrative support, Regard empowers healthcare providers to focus more on patient care while optimizing financial outcomes for hospitals.
Parallel Domain
Series A in 2020
Parallel Domain Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in synthetic data generation for autonomous vehicle simulation. Founded in 2017, the company offers a platform that produces rich, annotated synthetic data to support the training and testing of autonomous systems. Its services include the generation of labeled data sets, simulation environments, and controllable sensor feeds, which enable users to develop and refine their algorithms in a safe, controlled setting. By leveraging synthetic data, Parallel Domain helps clients accelerate their development processes, reduce costs, and minimize the real-world testing required for deploying autonomous technologies.
Howso
Venture Round in 2020
Howso is an AI-driven platform that focuses on creating trustworthy artificial intelligence by emphasizing transparency and human comprehensibility. The company, co-founded in 2017 by Dr. Mike Capps, Dr. Chris Hazard, and Mike Resnick, aims to assist enterprises in data preparation and analysis for AI applications. It offers the Understandable AI® Platform, which provides a clear alternative to traditional neural networks. This innovative platform features a verifiable synthetic dataset that retains the statistical properties of original data while eliminating the risks of re-identification, thus ensuring the ethical use of technology. By fostering a harmonious interaction between machines and humans, Howso enables organizations to harness valuable data intelligence to support competitive business strategies. In September 2023, the company rebranded from Diveplane and launched an open-source project to further its mission.
Talage, Inc. is an online software platform that specializes in providing insurance brokerage services tailored for small businesses. Founded in 2015 and based in Reno, Nevada, the company facilitates the comparison and purchase of commercial insurance policies. Talage focuses on enhancing the digital distribution of property and casualty insurance, benefiting insurance carriers, agencies, and small business owners alike. Its platform features an application programming interface that delivers instant, bindable quotes across multiple product lines, allowing agents, wholesalers, carriers, and technology providers to effectively utilize technology within the insurance ecosystem.
Oxipital AI
Series B in 2020
Soft Robotics Inc., founded in 2012 and based in Bedford, Massachusetts, specializes in designing, manufacturing, and marketing robotic grippers and control systems. These advanced tools enable the manipulation of items with varying sizes, shapes, and weights, making them suitable for diverse applications in packaging, supply chain, and industrial settings. The company's innovative soft robotic technology, protected by over 40 patents, addresses the challenges of automation by offering high adaptability and reducing system complexity and costs. Their grippers are capable of handling a wide range of objects—from food products to consumer goods—without the need for tool or software changes between tasks. This versatility allows for efficient operations in industries such as food and beverage, medical devices, and e-commerce. Soft Robotics' systems are designed to integrate seamlessly with existing industrial robots and vision systems, providing solutions that enhance productivity and optimize efficiency in high SKU processing and packaging environments. The company aims to unlock the future of automation with its cutting-edge technology that combines speed, precision, and adaptability.
Expo
Venture Round in 2019
Expo is a developer of restaurant performance management software designed to support the operations and staff of hotels and restaurants. The company's platform leverages real-time data and insights to enhance team performance and optimize management practices. By efficiently analyzing data, Expo's software assists in the hiring of trained staff, enabling operators to make informed decisions that improve service delivery and overall customer experience in the hospitality sector. Formerly known as Pared, Expo focuses on providing solutions that enhance operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness for its clients.
FarmWise, established in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in developing and manufacturing robotic machinery for agriculture. The company's primary product is a mechanical weeder, designed to efficiently remove weeds and thin crops, thereby enhancing agricultural productivity. FarmWise also provides comprehensive training and support to ensure the effective use of its technology.
Realized Holdings, Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, operates an online real estate exchange platform. This platform connects individuals and families with seasoned real estate professionals, facilitating the buying and selling of properties. Realized also offers investment consulting services, specializing in tax-optimized real estate investing. The company's platform enables investors to compare and evaluate various investment options, while real estate owner-operators can access attractively priced programmatic capital.
TruckLabs
Series A in 2019
TruckLabs is a technology company focused on enhancing efficiency and sustainability in the long-haul trucking industry. Established in 2015 and based in Redwood City, California, the company develops innovative aerodynamic devices such as GapGorilla and TruckWings. GapGorilla effectively eliminates the gap between the tractor and trailer, while TruckWings deploys automatically at highway speeds to improve aerodynamics, resulting in significant fuel savings and reduced carbon emissions. With a team of hardware engineers, software developers, and data scientists, TruckLabs leverages extensive industry knowledge and over one hundred million miles of driving experience to provide solutions that help trucking fleets operate more efficiently and sustainably.
Filld is a developer of an on-demand fuel delivery platform that allows users to have gasoline delivered to their vehicles at convenient locations such as homes, workplaces, or gyms. This service eliminates the need for customers to visit gas stations, thereby saving them time and enhancing convenience in their daily routines. The company employs a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model to streamline the last-mile fuel delivery process while ensuring data security through encryption and HTTPS protocol. In addition to fuel delivery, Filld offers online payday loans, catering to immediate financial needs. These loans vary in size based on the borrower’s state of residence and credit history, providing a versatile service that addresses both vehicle maintenance and financial assistance.
Broadly is a company that specializes in enhancing the online presence of businesses, ensuring they are easily found and chosen by potential customers. The platform simplifies the process for customers to leave positive reviews on major sites like Google, Yelp, Facebook, and directly on the business's website with just one click. Broadly's services are relied upon daily by thousands of business owners, managers, and team members who need to manage their operations in real-time from any location. The platform integrates various functionalities, including lead capture, communication tools via email and text, and mobile payment processing, all within a single application.
Expo is a developer of restaurant performance management software designed to support the operations and staff of hotels and restaurants. The company's platform leverages real-time data and insights to enhance team performance and optimize management practices. By efficiently analyzing data, Expo's software assists in the hiring of trained staff, enabling operators to make informed decisions that improve service delivery and overall customer experience in the hospitality sector. Formerly known as Pared, Expo focuses on providing solutions that enhance operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness for its clients.
Embodied, Inc. is a robotics company based in Pasadena, California, specializing in the development of personal companion robots aimed at enhancing care and wellness. Founded in 2016 and formerly known as CareBots, Inc., the company has created Moxie, an interactive robot designed for children that promotes social, emotional, and cognitive development through play-based learning. Drawing on over 14 years of research in socially assistive robotics from the University of Southern California and extensive experience in consumer robotics, Embodied combines advanced artificial intelligence with engaging storytelling and animation techniques. The company's mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals and families by providing life-like, interactive robots that serve as motivators, coaches, and companions, empowering users to improve their own well-being.
Feedback Loop
Series A in 2018
Feedback Loop is a technology company that specializes in a product research platform. This platform helps businesses make informed, data-driven decisions about product development and market opportunities before committing significant resources. It offers concept testing to validate product-market fit quickly, along with on-demand prototyping, audience sourcing, and experimentation features. These tools enable management teams to make strategic choices about users, products, and new markets.
Oxipital AI
Series A in 2018
Soft Robotics Inc., founded in 2012 and based in Bedford, Massachusetts, specializes in designing, manufacturing, and marketing robotic grippers and control systems. These advanced tools enable the manipulation of items with varying sizes, shapes, and weights, making them suitable for diverse applications in packaging, supply chain, and industrial settings. The company's innovative soft robotic technology, protected by over 40 patents, addresses the challenges of automation by offering high adaptability and reducing system complexity and costs. Their grippers are capable of handling a wide range of objects—from food products to consumer goods—without the need for tool or software changes between tasks. This versatility allows for efficient operations in industries such as food and beverage, medical devices, and e-commerce. Soft Robotics' systems are designed to integrate seamlessly with existing industrial robots and vision systems, providing solutions that enhance productivity and optimize efficiency in high SKU processing and packaging environments. The company aims to unlock the future of automation with its cutting-edge technology that combines speed, precision, and adaptability.
Simudyne
Seed Round in 2018
Simudyne Ltd., established in 2007 and headquartered in Shoreditch, UK, specializes in developing an artificial intelligence simulation platform tailored for financial institutions. The company's core product, Providence, leverages real-world data, AI, and machine learning to deliver simulation results, enabling clients to test-drive decisions and understand potential market instabilities. Simudyne's platform can scale models using Cloudera EDH and Microsoft Azure, and it allows organizations to maintain data privacy by running the platform on their own systems. The company's client base includes global banks, regulators, and exchanges, and it was founded by simulation expert Justin Lyon in 2016.
Madison Reed
Venture Round in 2017
Madison Reed, Inc. is a beauty company that specializes in manufacturing hair care products, including permanent hair colors, root touch-up products, and color reviving glosses, among others. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, the company aims to revolutionize hair coloring by offering a proprietary ammonia-free formula that combines essential nutrients like keratin and argan oil. Madison Reed enables customers to achieve salon-quality hair color at home for an affordable price. In addition to its product line, the company operates hair color salons in California and provides franchising opportunities. It also sells various accessories and tools necessary for hair coloring, enhancing the overall customer experience.