Canaan X

Canaan X, established in 2014, is an early-stage venture capital fund based in San Francisco, California, managed by Canaan Partners. The fund invests in early-stage companies across the United States, Israel, and India, focusing on software, healthcare, and technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) sectors. Canaan X typically invests between $1 million to $20 million per company, supporting entrepreneurs from the early stages through expansion.

Brent Ahrens

General Partner

Nandu Anilal

Vice President, East Coast

Richard Boyle

General Partner - West Coast

Laura Chau

General Partner - East Coast

Brendan Dickinson

General Partner - East Coast

Rayfe Gaspar-Asaoka

Partner - West Coast

Nina Kjellson

General Partner - West Coast

Ehud Levy

Co-Founder and General Partner, Canaan Partners Israel

Jared Newman

Vice President, East Coast

Julie Papanek

Partner

Guy Russo

General Partner - East Coast

Uwe Schoenbeck

Venture Partner

Hrach Simonian

General Partner - West Coast

Dana Warren

Venture Partner, East Coast

Bob Williams

Venture Partner - West Coast

Mark Mangiola

Venture Partner

Past deals in California

Vivace Therapeutics

Series D in 2025
Vivace Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of small molecule therapies aimed at treating cancer. Founded in 2014 and located in the San Francisco Bay Area, the company specializes in targeting the Hippo pathway, which plays a critical role in regulating tissue regeneration and organ size. Vivace Therapeutics employs an innovative approach by leveraging research from leading academic institutions to develop novel therapeutics that can be used independently or in combination with existing treatments. The company is committed to advancing promising drug candidates and therapeutic technologies to address the unmet needs of cancer patients, driven by a mission to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

Autobahn Therapeutics

Series C in 2024
Autobahn Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, focused on developing small molecule therapies for central nervous system (CNS) disorders. Founded in 2017 and originally named Llama Therapeutics, the company aims to address significant unmet medical needs in neuropsychiatry, neurodegeneration, and neuroinflammation. Autobahn's lead candidate, ABX-002, is a thyroid hormone receptor beta agonist being investigated as a potential adjunctive treatment for multiple sclerosis, adrenomyeloneuropathy, major depressive disorder, and bipolar disorder depression. The company employs a brain-targeting chemistry platform that allows for precise tuning of CNS exposure while pursuing validated clinical and biological targets, guided by biomarkers, to unlock new therapeutic opportunities.

Binarly

Seed Round in 2024
Binarly is a global company focused on firmware and software supply chain security, established in 2021 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company offers the Binarly Transparency Platform, an AI-powered solution designed for device manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers, independent software vendors, and product security teams. This platform enables users to identify both known and unknown vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and potential signs of malicious code within their firmware. By employing advanced machine learning and code analysis techniques, Binarly's platform provides in-depth introspection of firmware to detect threats that may arise below the operating system. The company’s validated remediation playbooks assist clients in significantly reducing the cost and time associated with addressing security exposures, ultimately aiming to protect businesses, critical infrastructure, and consumers globally.

Lily AI

Series B in 2024
Lily AI is an innovative e-commerce product discovery platform based in Mountain View, California, that focuses on enhancing the sales performance of brands and retailers. The company specializes in integrating customer-centric product attributes into various facets of the e-commerce ecosystem, including site search engines and recommendation systems. By aligning brand messaging with customer intent, Lily AI improves on-site search, personalized product discovery, and demand prediction. This approach enables retailers, particularly in the fashion, home, and beauty sectors, to achieve significant increases in traffic, conversion rates, revenue, and brand loyalty.

Atmosfy

Seed Round in 2023
Atmosfy is a platform that specializes in discovering dining and nightlife options through video content. Founded in 2021 and based in San Francisco, California, Atmosfy allows users to explore a variety of venues, including restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and cafes, both locally and remotely. The platform offers video insights alongside user reviews and recommendations, facilitating informed decision-making for individuals seeking dining and entertainment experiences. By combining visual content with curated feedback, Atmosfy enhances the way users choose their dining and nightlife destinations.

Antiva Biosciences

Series E in 2023
Antiva Biosciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in South San Francisco, California, focused on developing antiviral therapies for human papillomavirus (HPV) infections. Established in 2012, the company aims to prevent cancer by treating precancerous lesions associated with HPV. Antiva's innovative approach includes localized therapeutics and small molecule antivirals that target HPV and other viral infections. The company is currently conducting clinical trials for high-grade anal intraepithelial neoplasias and high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasias. Through its medicinal chemistry platform, Antiva strives to enhance health outcomes for patients affected by HPV-related diseases and other viral infections.

Relievant Medsystems

Venture Round in 2023
Relievant Medsystems, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing innovative solutions for chronic axial low back pain. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a development office in Sunnyvale, California, the company has created the Intracept System. This minimally invasive procedure specifically targets the basivertebral nerve, providing relief by blocking pain signal transmission. The Intracept System offers patients a low-risk therapy option aimed at alleviating chronic vertebrogenic low back pain.

Komprise

Series D in 2023
Komprise, Inc. is a data management software company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Campbell, California. It specializes in intelligent data-aware management solutions that enable organizations to store, organize, and analyze both on-premise and cloud-based data. The company's platform allows users to easily analyze and mobilize file and object data across multiple cloud environments, providing flexibility without vendor lock-in. Komprise's software employs data growth analytics to identify and manage both frequently accessed (hot) and infrequently accessed (cold) data, ensuring that unstructured data is moved to appropriate secondary storage based on criteria such as age and usage. This comprehensive approach facilitates efficient data lifecycle management, including replication, archiving, and migration.

Lily AI

Venture Round in 2022
Lily AI is an innovative e-commerce product discovery platform based in Mountain View, California, that focuses on enhancing the sales performance of brands and retailers. The company specializes in integrating customer-centric product attributes into various facets of the e-commerce ecosystem, including site search engines and recommendation systems. By aligning brand messaging with customer intent, Lily AI improves on-site search, personalized product discovery, and demand prediction. This approach enables retailers, particularly in the fashion, home, and beauty sectors, to achieve significant increases in traffic, conversion rates, revenue, and brand loyalty.

Dusty Robotics

Series B in 2022
Dusty Robotics, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in automated layout services for the construction industry. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company has developed the FieldPrinter, a robotic tool that translates digital building information modeling (BIM) designs into accurate, on-site layouts. By integrating BIM information directly onto construction-site floors, Dusty Robotics eliminates manual processes, thereby enhancing efficiency in the construction workflow. The company's innovative solutions serve a diverse clientele, including owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and builders, helping them to reduce labor and material waste and improve the overall design-build-operate lifecycle.

BoostUp.ai

Series B in 2022
BoostUp.ai is a technology company based in Santa Clara, California, operating a sales intelligence platform designed to enhance revenue performance. Its platform analyzes macro and micro-level risks within sales forecasts, pipelines, deals, and seller behavior, transforming unstructured data into actionable insights. BoostUp.ai's Front Office Revenue Operations and Intelligence platform aims to improve forecasting accuracy, efficiency, predictability, and growth across the entire sales process. It automates processes, identifies risks and opportunities in the pipeline, and provides data-driven feedback to drive team efficiency and predictable revenue growth. The company serves leading organizations such as Teradata, Degreed, ContentSquare, Workato, Iterable, Branch, Udemy, and Windstream.

Rondo Therapeutics

Series A in 2022
Rondo Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company based in Hayward, California, specializing in the discovery and development of innovative bispecific antibodies aimed at activating the immune system to combat cancer. Founded in 2021, the company focuses on creating cancer immunotherapies specifically for solid tumor types that do not respond to existing immune checkpoint inhibitors. By addressing areas of unmet medical need, Rondo Therapeutics aims to advance novel therapeutic options for patients facing challenging cancer diagnoses.

Gemist

Seed Round in 2022
Gemist, Inc. is a jewelry design and manufacturing company based in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 2018 and originally known as Madeline's Rings Co., the company rebranded in July 2019 to better reflect its focus on customized jewelry solutions. Gemist operates an online platform that allows consumers to personalize jewelry and accessories, offering a unique "Try-and-Buy" experience. This service enables customers to receive free replicas of their designs before finalizing their purchase. The company leverages technology to enhance the e-commerce experience, providing tools for jewelry customization and virtual try-on, thereby facilitating deeper customer engagement and personal buying experiences. Through its innovative approach, Gemist aims to redefine how millennials interact with jewelry.

Apex.AI

Series B in 2021
Apex.AI, Inc. is a software development company focused on creating solutions for autonomous mobility systems, particularly for self-driving vehicles. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company offers Apex.OS, a software framework that simplifies the complexity of hardware and software integration through user-friendly, secure APIs. Additionally, Apex.AI provides Apex.Autonomy, a tool designed for safety-critical applications, and MARV.Automotive, a data management platform that facilitates the transfer of vehicle data to the cloud and enables advanced analytics and collaboration. The company's products leverage open-source technologies, allowing software developers to build reliable and efficient applications for autonomous vehicles.

Sounding Board

Series B in 2021
Sounding Board is a technology company that specializes in leadership development. It offers a platform that provides personalized coaching for leaders and managers, connecting them with qualified coaches via phone, video, and chat. The platform creates tailored development plans, automates administration tasks, and offers data visualization tools to track progress and measure impact. Sounding Board serves global enterprises across 11 countries, with a strong focus on user experience and high-quality coaching. It was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Foster City, California.

Antiva Biosciences

Series D in 2021
Antiva Biosciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in South San Francisco, California, focused on developing antiviral therapies for human papillomavirus (HPV) infections. Established in 2012, the company aims to prevent cancer by treating precancerous lesions associated with HPV. Antiva's innovative approach includes localized therapeutics and small molecule antivirals that target HPV and other viral infections. The company is currently conducting clinical trials for high-grade anal intraepithelial neoplasias and high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasias. Through its medicinal chemistry platform, Antiva strives to enhance health outcomes for patients affected by HPV-related diseases and other viral infections.

Bzaar

Seed Round in 2021
Bzaar is an online B2B cross-border marketplace founded in 2020 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in connecting small businesses with a diverse range of products, including home improvements, fashion, cookware, and bakeware, primarily sourced from South and South-East Asia. Bzaar provides retailers access to niche and artisanal products from value-based brands that are often unavailable at traditional big-box retail chains. By facilitating cross-border wholesale transactions, Bzaar enhances buying transparency and predictability for small and medium enterprises, allowing them to effectively meet their inventory needs.

MindTickle

Series E in 2021
MindTickle is a global, privately-held company that specializes in providing a data-driven sales readiness platform aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of customer-facing teams. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, and Pune, India, MindTickle's platform is utilized by sales teams across various industries to bridge knowledge and skill gaps through automated training paths, adaptive learning, and virtual coaching tools. The company's solution incorporates on-demand online training, bite-sized mobile updates, gamification, and role-play, enabling enterprises to track onboarding progress and certify readiness. By leveraging MindTickle, organizations can improve sales performance, achieve larger deal sizes, increase win rates, and shorten sales cycles, ultimately driving growth and maximizing business impact.

Dusty Robotics

Series A in 2021
Dusty Robotics, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in automated layout services for the construction industry. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company has developed the FieldPrinter, a robotic tool that translates digital building information modeling (BIM) designs into accurate, on-site layouts. By integrating BIM information directly onto construction-site floors, Dusty Robotics eliminates manual processes, thereby enhancing efficiency in the construction workflow. The company's innovative solutions serve a diverse clientele, including owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and builders, helping them to reduce labor and material waste and improve the overall design-build-operate lifecycle.

Embroker

Series C in 2021
Embroker, Inc. is a digital insurance brokerage that specializes in providing insurance services to small and mid-sized businesses. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Chicago, Boston, Denver, and New York, Embroker utilizes an online platform to streamline the process of purchasing, managing, and analyzing commercial insurance policies. The platform allows clients to automate the sharing, requesting, and tracking of proof of coverage, as well as monitor claims in real-time. Embroker offers a wide range of insurance products, including Commercial General Liability, property insurance, professional liability, and employee benefits, among others. The company also provides tools for peer comparison, enabling clients to benchmark their policies against industry standards. By combining technology with broker expertise, Embroker aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the $800 billion property and casualty insurance market, helping businesses save time and secure optimal coverage.

BoostUp.ai

Series A in 2021
BoostUp.ai is a technology company based in Santa Clara, California, operating a sales intelligence platform designed to enhance revenue performance. Its platform analyzes macro and micro-level risks within sales forecasts, pipelines, deals, and seller behavior, transforming unstructured data into actionable insights. BoostUp.ai's Front Office Revenue Operations and Intelligence platform aims to improve forecasting accuracy, efficiency, predictability, and growth across the entire sales process. It automates processes, identifies risks and opportunities in the pipeline, and provides data-driven feedback to drive team efficiency and predictable revenue growth. The company serves leading organizations such as Teradata, Degreed, ContentSquare, Workato, Iterable, Branch, Udemy, and Windstream.

Tyra Biosciences

Series B in 2021
Tyra Biosciences, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Carlsbad, California, dedicated to developing precision oncology therapies targeted at overcoming drug resistance in cancer treatment. Founded in 2018, the company utilizes its proprietary SNÃ…P platform to facilitate rapid and precise drug design by generating iterative molecular snapshots. This innovative approach allows Tyra to create next-generation therapies specifically aimed at addressing acquired resistance in tumors. The company's primary focus is on developing selective inhibitors of the Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor (FGFR) family, which are implicated in approximately 7% of all cancers. Tyra's lead product candidate, TYRA-300, is designed to selectively inhibit FGFR3, initially targeting patients with metastatic urothelial carcinoma of the bladder and urinary tract.

Axis Security

Series C in 2021
Axis Security Inc. is a cybersecurity company founded in 2018 and based in Palo Alto, California. It specializes in Zero Trust Network Access solutions, providing a cloud security platform that ensures secure remote access to applications. The company's technology focuses on application isolation and employs a context-aware approach to security, evaluating multiple factors to ensure that only authorized users can access specific resources within a network. This business-centric strategy allows organizations to maintain control over sensitive information and manage access for employees, partners, and other stakeholders effectively.

PerimeterX

Series D in 2021
PerimeterX, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in developing solutions to prevent automated attacks and malicious web behavior. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with additional locations in London, Miami, and a subsidiary in Tel Aviv, the company offers a suite of products aimed at protecting web infrastructure. Its flagship solutions, known as PerimeterX Bot Defender, provide real-time defenses against various types of bot attacks, including those targeting websites, mobile applications, and APIs. By leveraging behavioral analytics and advanced threat detection techniques, PerimeterX helps organizations in sectors such as e-commerce, travel, and media safeguard their digital assets from account abuse, web scraping, and marketing fraud. The company's innovative approach has garnered recognition, including being listed among the top cybersecurity startups and promising artificial intelligence firms.

Sounding Board

Series A in 2021
Sounding Board is a technology company that specializes in leadership development. It offers a platform that provides personalized coaching for leaders and managers, connecting them with qualified coaches via phone, video, and chat. The platform creates tailored development plans, automates administration tasks, and offers data visualization tools to track progress and measure impact. Sounding Board serves global enterprises across 11 countries, with a strong focus on user experience and high-quality coaching. It was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Foster City, California.

Apartment List

Series D in 2020
Apartment List, Inc., established in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, operates an online rental marketplace connecting renters and landlords across the United States. Its platform streamlines the housing search by offering personalized, curated listings based on users' preferences, ensuring a simple, enjoyable, and transparent process.

Vivace Therapeutics

Series C in 2020
Vivace Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of small molecule therapies aimed at treating cancer. Founded in 2014 and located in the San Francisco Bay Area, the company specializes in targeting the Hippo pathway, which plays a critical role in regulating tissue regeneration and organ size. Vivace Therapeutics employs an innovative approach by leveraging research from leading academic institutions to develop novel therapeutics that can be used independently or in combination with existing treatments. The company is committed to advancing promising drug candidates and therapeutic technologies to address the unmet needs of cancer patients, driven by a mission to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

Mate Fertility

Venture Round in 2020
Mate Fertility is a technology-driven fertility clinic founded in 2020 and based in Los Angeles, California. The company aims to make parenthood more accessible by providing comprehensive fertility services at affordable prices. It operates a platform that connects patients to fertility clinics and offers telemedicine options for various treatments and therapies. By delivering end-to-end fertility services, Mate Fertility ensures that patients receive expert guidance and care throughout their fertility journey, making the process more comfortable and manageable.

MindTickle

Series D in 2020
MindTickle is a global, privately-held company that specializes in providing a data-driven sales readiness platform aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of customer-facing teams. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, and Pune, India, MindTickle's platform is utilized by sales teams across various industries to bridge knowledge and skill gaps through automated training paths, adaptive learning, and virtual coaching tools. The company's solution incorporates on-demand online training, bite-sized mobile updates, gamification, and role-play, enabling enterprises to track onboarding progress and certify readiness. By leveraging MindTickle, organizations can improve sales performance, achieve larger deal sizes, increase win rates, and shorten sales cycles, ultimately driving growth and maximizing business impact.

Relievant Medsystems

Venture Round in 2020
Relievant Medsystems, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing innovative solutions for chronic axial low back pain. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a development office in Sunnyvale, California, the company has created the Intracept System. This minimally invasive procedure specifically targets the basivertebral nerve, providing relief by blocking pain signal transmission. The Intracept System offers patients a low-risk therapy option aimed at alleviating chronic vertebrogenic low back pain.

Vineti

Series C in 2020
Vineti, Inc. is a technology company focused on advancing the development and delivery of personalized therapies, particularly in the realm of cell and gene treatments for serious conditions like cancer. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Vineti offers a cloud-based platform known as the Personalized Therapy Management (PTM) platform. This platform integrates various aspects of the therapeutic supply chain, including operations, manufacturing, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance, to streamline and automate processes. It addresses critical challenges faced by patients, healthcare providers, pharmaceutical companies, and regulatory bodies in the commercialization of personalized medicine. By enhancing supply chain orchestration and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, Vineti aims to expand patient access to innovative therapies. The company also maintains regional offices in Bethesda, Maryland, and Yerevan, Armenia.

Axis Security

Series B in 2020
Axis Security Inc. is a cybersecurity company founded in 2018 and based in Palo Alto, California. It specializes in Zero Trust Network Access solutions, providing a cloud security platform that ensures secure remote access to applications. The company's technology focuses on application isolation and employs a context-aware approach to security, evaluating multiple factors to ensure that only authorized users can access specific resources within a network. This business-centric strategy allows organizations to maintain control over sensitive information and manage access for employees, partners, and other stakeholders effectively.

Synthekine

Series A in 2020
Synthekine Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Menlo Park, California, specializing in the development of engineered cytokine therapies and immunotherapies aimed at treating cancer and autoimmune disorders. Founded in 2018, Synthekine utilizes advanced platform technologies, including engineered partial agonists and orthogonal cell therapies, to enhance the efficacy of cytokines while minimizing their toxic side effects. The company's innovative Synthekine Platform employs surrogate agonists instead of traditional mutant cytokines to create selective immunotherapies. Its product pipeline features candidates such as STK-009, an orthogonal ligand paired with SYNCAR-001, an orthogonal receptor-modified CAR-T therapy targeting CD-19. Additionally, Synthekine is developing STK-012, partial agonists of IL-2, and other novel immunotherapies that integrate cytokine receptors to initiate new signaling pathways without relying on wild-type cytokines.

ManiMe

Venture Round in 2020
ManiMe, Inc. is a company based in Santa Monica, California, that develops, manufactures, and sells ready-to-wear manicures. Founded in 2017, it specializes in stick-on gels created using advanced 3D printing technology. The company's products are available for purchase online, providing a convenient solution for busy women who wish to maintain their nail care without the need for traditional salon visits. Additionally, ManiMe offers a platform for nail artists, fostering their growth and aligning with their professional aspirations.

BoostUp.ai

Seed Round in 2020
BoostUp.ai is a technology company based in Santa Clara, California, operating a sales intelligence platform designed to enhance revenue performance. Its platform analyzes macro and micro-level risks within sales forecasts, pipelines, deals, and seller behavior, transforming unstructured data into actionable insights. BoostUp.ai's Front Office Revenue Operations and Intelligence platform aims to improve forecasting accuracy, efficiency, predictability, and growth across the entire sales process. It automates processes, identifies risks and opportunities in the pipeline, and provides data-driven feedback to drive team efficiency and predictable revenue growth. The company serves leading organizations such as Teradata, Degreed, ContentSquare, Workato, Iterable, Branch, Udemy, and Windstream.

Zibo

Seed Round in 2020
Zibo Inc. is a financial services company that specializes in providing a banking and payments platform tailored for independent landlords. Established in 2018 and based in Redwood City, California, Zibo offers a range of services designed to streamline the management of rental properties. Its platform facilitates rent payments, automates rent collection, and assists with financial management tasks such as tax preparation and accounting. Additionally, Zibo provides tools for tenant screening and rental applications, along with insurance services for residential rental properties. By offering a comprehensive suite of services at no cost, Zibo aims to help landlords enhance cash flow and effectively manage their rental portfolios.

Juno

Seed Round in 2020
Juno Residential, Inc. is a company focused on the development of residential apartments, incorporating innovative construction methods to provide environmentally friendly housing solutions. Based in San Francisco, California, Juno specializes in prefabricated houses, utilizing techniques that emphasize speed and efficiency. The company is committed to sustainability, employing organic and low-carbon materials, such as mass timber, in its projects. By offering modern and curated living spaces, Juno aims to address the growing demand for sustainable housing alternatives in urban environments. Founded in 2018, Juno Residential, Inc. was previously known as Lighthouse Residential, Inc.

Hallo

Seed Round in 2020
Hallo, Co. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in creating an online hiring events platform aimed at fostering connections between students, universities, and employers. Founded in 2017, Hallo offers a range of digital services, including career fairs, tech talks, and all-hands meetings, to facilitate effective recruitment and networking opportunities. Additionally, Hallo positions itself as the first AI-driven career platform, providing job seekers with on-demand coaching, interview training, and access to actionable networks. Through its innovative approach, Hallo seeks to enhance the job search experience and improve outcomes for both candidates and companies.

Ladder

Series C in 2020
Ladder is a digital life insurance company established in 2015, headquartered in Palo Alto, California. It provides flexible term coverage up to $8 million across all U.S. states, offering savings of up to 40% compared to traditional policies. Ladder's platform streamlines the application process using real-time underwriting and an all-digital architecture, making life insurance more accessible and affordable for consumers without requiring commissioned sales agents or in-person visits.

Leanplum

Series D in 2020
Leanplum Inc. is a mobile marketing platform that specializes in enhancing engagement for brands through a unified, multichannel approach. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, London, Bulgaria, and Amsterdam, Leanplum enables businesses to optimize their mobile applications and marketing efforts. The platform offers a range of services including messaging, automation, app editing, personalization, A/B testing, and analytics, allowing product teams to conduct real-time optimization tests and analyze results effectively. Renowned global brands such as Tinder, Grab, Tesco, and Zynga utilize Leanplum to orchestrate integrated campaigns that foster customer loyalty and drive growth. By transforming data into actionable insights, Leanplum helps companies understand user needs, delivering relevant experiences that enhance brand engagement and establish long-term customer relationships.

Vineti

Series C in 2020
Vineti, Inc. is a technology company focused on advancing the development and delivery of personalized therapies, particularly in the realm of cell and gene treatments for serious conditions like cancer. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Vineti offers a cloud-based platform known as the Personalized Therapy Management (PTM) platform. This platform integrates various aspects of the therapeutic supply chain, including operations, manufacturing, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance, to streamline and automate processes. It addresses critical challenges faced by patients, healthcare providers, pharmaceutical companies, and regulatory bodies in the commercialization of personalized medicine. By enhancing supply chain orchestration and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, Vineti aims to expand patient access to innovative therapies. The company also maintains regional offices in Bethesda, Maryland, and Yerevan, Armenia.

Tyra Biosciences

Series A in 2020
Tyra Biosciences, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Carlsbad, California, dedicated to developing precision oncology therapies targeted at overcoming drug resistance in cancer treatment. Founded in 2018, the company utilizes its proprietary SNÃ…P platform to facilitate rapid and precise drug design by generating iterative molecular snapshots. This innovative approach allows Tyra to create next-generation therapies specifically aimed at addressing acquired resistance in tumors. The company's primary focus is on developing selective inhibitors of the Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor (FGFR) family, which are implicated in approximately 7% of all cancers. Tyra's lead product candidate, TYRA-300, is designed to selectively inhibit FGFR3, initially targeting patients with metastatic urothelial carcinoma of the bladder and urinary tract.

Lily AI

Series A in 2020
Lily AI is an innovative e-commerce product discovery platform based in Mountain View, California, that focuses on enhancing the sales performance of brands and retailers. The company specializes in integrating customer-centric product attributes into various facets of the e-commerce ecosystem, including site search engines and recommendation systems. By aligning brand messaging with customer intent, Lily AI improves on-site search, personalized product discovery, and demand prediction. This approach enables retailers, particularly in the fashion, home, and beauty sectors, to achieve significant increases in traffic, conversion rates, revenue, and brand loyalty.

Capella Space

Series B in 2019
Capella Space Corp. is a San Francisco-based company that manufactures and operates a constellation of commercial radar satellites, providing high-resolution synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery with a resolution of 50 centimeters. Founded in 2016, the company delivers on-demand Earth observation services that enable continuous global coverage, regardless of weather conditions or time of day. Capella's satellite technology is utilized across various industries for applications such as maritime domain awareness, urban planning, disaster response, and monitoring economic activities. By offering timely and flexible information, Capella Space aims to enhance decision-making in commerce, conservation, and security, ultimately contributing to improved outcomes in infrastructure monitoring, agriculture, and disaster recovery efforts.

Apex.AI

Venture Round in 2019
Apex.AI, Inc. is a software development company focused on creating solutions for autonomous mobility systems, particularly for self-driving vehicles. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company offers Apex.OS, a software framework that simplifies the complexity of hardware and software integration through user-friendly, secure APIs. Additionally, Apex.AI provides Apex.Autonomy, a tool designed for safety-critical applications, and MARV.Automotive, a data management platform that facilitates the transfer of vehicle data to the cloud and enables advanced analytics and collaboration. The company's products leverage open-source technologies, allowing software developers to build reliable and efficient applications for autonomous vehicles.

Intrepida Bio

Venture Round in 2019
Intrepida Bio, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative cancer therapies that enhance the body’s innate immune response. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company specializes in creating medicines that modulate the innate immune system to combat cancer and other diseases. Intrepida Bio is particularly engaged in the development of monoclonal antibodies aimed at novel targets such as BAG3 and its receptor IFITM-2, which are involved in establishing a tumor-friendly environment. Through its research efforts, Intrepida Bio aims to provide patients with effective treatment options to fight cancer.

Astra

Series C in 2019
Astra Space, Inc. is a technology company based in Alameda, California, that specializes in designing and building rockets for satellite delivery and launch services. Founded in 2004 and originally known as Ventions LLC, the company rebranded in 2016 and aims to provide accessible and affordable access to space. Astra offers online reservations for payload deliveries to both sun-synchronous and low inclination orbits, with a focus on dedicated launch services for payloads ranging from 50 kg to 150 kg. The business is divided into two segments: Launch Services, which provides rapid global launch capabilities, and Space Products, which includes the development of space products tailored to customer needs for successful satellite launches. Astra operates test facilities to support its operations and is committed to facilitating frequent access to space for satellite operators and governments.

PerimeterX

Series C in 2019
PerimeterX, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in developing solutions to prevent automated attacks and malicious web behavior. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with additional locations in London, Miami, and a subsidiary in Tel Aviv, the company offers a suite of products aimed at protecting web infrastructure. Its flagship solutions, known as PerimeterX Bot Defender, provide real-time defenses against various types of bot attacks, including those targeting websites, mobile applications, and APIs. By leveraging behavioral analytics and advanced threat detection techniques, PerimeterX helps organizations in sectors such as e-commerce, travel, and media safeguard their digital assets from account abuse, web scraping, and marketing fraud. The company's innovative approach has garnered recognition, including being listed among the top cybersecurity startups and promising artificial intelligence firms.

MindTickle

Series C in 2019
MindTickle is a global, privately-held company that specializes in providing a data-driven sales readiness platform aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of customer-facing teams. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, and Pune, India, MindTickle's platform is utilized by sales teams across various industries to bridge knowledge and skill gaps through automated training paths, adaptive learning, and virtual coaching tools. The company's solution incorporates on-demand online training, bite-sized mobile updates, gamification, and role-play, enabling enterprises to track onboarding progress and certify readiness. By leveraging MindTickle, organizations can improve sales performance, achieve larger deal sizes, increase win rates, and shorten sales cycles, ultimately driving growth and maximizing business impact.

Commonwealth Labs

Seed Round in 2019
Commonwealth Laboratories, Inc. is a diagnostic laboratory based in San Francisco, California, specializing in diagnostic tests for various functional gastrointestinal disorders. Founded in 1985, the company provides essential resources for healthcare providers to enhance the diagnostic process. By offering specialized testing services, Commonwealth Laboratories aims to improve the understanding and treatment of gastrointestinal conditions, thus supporting better patient outcomes.

Tia

Seed Round in 2019
Tia, Inc. is a health advisory platform focused on providing personalized and data-driven healthcare solutions for women. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, with an additional location in San Francisco, Tia offers a mobile application that features a range of services including birth control recommendations, sexual health advice, symptom tracking, and doctor locators. The platform empowers women to make informed decisions about their health by facilitating access to both in-office appointments and virtual care. Recognizing that traditional healthcare systems often overlook women's needs, Tia aims to create a distinctly female-centered model of care that addresses the unique healthcare challenges women face.

PerimeterX

Series C in 2019
PerimeterX, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in developing solutions to prevent automated attacks and malicious web behavior. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with additional locations in London, Miami, and a subsidiary in Tel Aviv, the company offers a suite of products aimed at protecting web infrastructure. Its flagship solutions, known as PerimeterX Bot Defender, provide real-time defenses against various types of bot attacks, including those targeting websites, mobile applications, and APIs. By leveraging behavioral analytics and advanced threat detection techniques, PerimeterX helps organizations in sectors such as e-commerce, travel, and media safeguard their digital assets from account abuse, web scraping, and marketing fraud. The company's innovative approach has garnered recognition, including being listed among the top cybersecurity startups and promising artificial intelligence firms.

Agile Stacks

Series A in 2019
Agile Stacks, Inc. is a technology company based in San Mateo, California, founded in 2016. It specializes in providing a DevOps automation platform designed to optimize cloud infrastructure and enhance machine learning processes. By offering composable, automated stacks, Agile Stacks enables enterprises to accelerate software delivery and streamline data science initiatives. The company's cloud-based services facilitate the implementation of multi-cloud infrastructure-as-code, allowing organizations to deploy comprehensive software infrastructure in a matter of minutes. Agile Stacks aims to simplify and improve the efficiency of managing cloud resources for its clients.

Komprise

Series C in 2019
Komprise, Inc. is a data management software company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Campbell, California. It specializes in intelligent data-aware management solutions that enable organizations to store, organize, and analyze both on-premise and cloud-based data. The company's platform allows users to easily analyze and mobilize file and object data across multiple cloud environments, providing flexibility without vendor lock-in. Komprise's software employs data growth analytics to identify and manage both frequently accessed (hot) and infrequently accessed (cold) data, ensuring that unstructured data is moved to appropriate secondary storage based on criteria such as age and usage. This comprehensive approach facilitates efficient data lifecycle management, including replication, archiving, and migration.

Embroker

Series B in 2018
Embroker, Inc. is a digital insurance brokerage that specializes in providing insurance services to small and mid-sized businesses. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Chicago, Boston, Denver, and New York, Embroker utilizes an online platform to streamline the process of purchasing, managing, and analyzing commercial insurance policies. The platform allows clients to automate the sharing, requesting, and tracking of proof of coverage, as well as monitor claims in real-time. Embroker offers a wide range of insurance products, including Commercial General Liability, property insurance, professional liability, and employee benefits, among others. The company also provides tools for peer comparison, enabling clients to benchmark their policies against industry standards. By combining technology with broker expertise, Embroker aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the $800 billion property and casualty insurance market, helping businesses save time and secure optimal coverage.

Apex.AI

Series A in 2018
Apex.AI, Inc. is a software development company focused on creating solutions for autonomous mobility systems, particularly for self-driving vehicles. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company offers Apex.OS, a software framework that simplifies the complexity of hardware and software integration through user-friendly, secure APIs. Additionally, Apex.AI provides Apex.Autonomy, a tool designed for safety-critical applications, and MARV.Automotive, a data management platform that facilitates the transfer of vehicle data to the cloud and enables advanced analytics and collaboration. The company's products leverage open-source technologies, allowing software developers to build reliable and efficient applications for autonomous vehicles.

SKALE Labs

Venture Round in 2018
SKALE Labs, Inc. is a blockchain scalability platform founded in 2015 and headquartered in Atherton, California. The company develops a decentralized, open-source network designed to enhance the performance of blockchains and decentralized applications (dApps). It provides a middleware layer that enables high-speed consensus, allowing dApps to execute smart contracts at a rate of millions per second across various blockchain platforms such as Ethereum and EOS. The SKALE Network operates as a fully decentralized peer-to-peer system, supported by SKALE Mining nodes and utilizing a utility token that is staked by dApps. This innovative protocol addresses the scalability challenges faced by blockchain technologies, facilitating optimized interactions between dApps and blockchains.

MachEye

Seed Round in 2018
MachEye Inc. is a technology company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2018. It specializes in developing an integrated cloud-native platform that enables businesses to harness their data through innovative analytics automation. The platform provides search and click-less intelligence, delivering insights in the form of interactive audio-visuals. MachEye's solutions facilitate digital behavioral analysis, customer behavior assessment, and billing analysis, allowing organizations to uncover actionable insights and improve decision-making speed. By leveraging artificial intelligence, MachEye aims to empower users across various business functions to access personalized business intelligence seamlessly, thereby enhancing user engagement and identifying new opportunities.

Aeva

Series A in 2018
Aeva is a machine vision company focused on developing advanced optical-based sensors for the automotive industry, particularly for autonomous vehicles. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Aeva specializes in Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) technology, which enables the creation of a 4D LiDAR-on-chip. This innovative technology integrates vision, depth, and motion sensing into a single product, offering superior range and resolution under various weather conditions. Aeva's sensors are designed to measure the velocity of every pixel in a scene, enhancing the perception capabilities of autonomous machines. The company's applications extend beyond automotive uses, with potential in consumer electronics, health, industrial automation, and security, operating primarily in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Highrise

Seed Round in 2018
Highrise is a creative mobile community where people create avatars, express themselves, and make friends. Its platform includes built-in user-generated avatars that let its users engage in real-time virtual chats, read reviews, surf across the latest news feed and keep in touch with their friends to customize and self-designed games, enabling users to make new friends, host real-time games and create fun contents for publicizing. It was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Bumblebee Spaces

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Bumblebee Spaces is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in creating innovative home furnishings through robotics and artificial intelligence. The company's primary product is a modular ceiling system designed to address storage needs by utilizing smart robots and AI technology. This system allows users to store, manage, and retrieve objects on-demand within the ceiling space, effectively increasing usable living area. Bumblebee Spaces also offers a mobile application that enables users to move and preview stored items. The company's approach focuses on maximizing space efficiency by thinking in cubic feet rather than square feet, providing a novel solution for modern living spaces.

Cargomatic

Series B in 2018
Cargomatic, Inc. is a technology-driven transportation platform that connects shippers with pre-screened carriers in real-time, primarily serving the short-haul and drayage trucking markets. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Venice, California, Cargomatic facilitates an on-demand network for local truck availability, allowing shippers to submit loads and quickly find nearby trucks to meet their logistics needs. Since its launch in early 2014, the company has successfully supported tens of thousands of deliveries across California, Chicago, and metropolitan New York. By streamlining communication and reducing the reliance on traditional booking methods, Cargomatic enhances service levels, improves pick-up times and delivery rates, and enables customers to manage their outsourced transportation vendors more effectively through a single platform.

The RealReal

Series G in 2018
The RealReal, Inc. is the largest online marketplace for authenticated resale luxury goods, headquartered in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2011, the company operates a full-service consignment platform that includes various product categories such as women's, men's, and kids' fashion, fine jewelry, watches, art, and home goods. With over 37 million members, The RealReal has sold nearly 40 million items through a rigorous authentication process managed by a team of skilled experts, including gemologists and horologists. The company emphasizes sustainability by promoting the circular economy, giving new life to luxury items from thousands of brands. It offers a range of services to make selling easy for consignors, including virtual appointments, in-home pickups, and direct shipping. The RealReal generates revenue through consignment and first-party sales, leveraging advanced technology to authenticate items and optimize pricing, which allows it to maintain higher take rates compared to competitors.

Antiva Biosciences

Series C in 2018
Antiva Biosciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in South San Francisco, California, focused on developing antiviral therapies for human papillomavirus (HPV) infections. Established in 2012, the company aims to prevent cancer by treating precancerous lesions associated with HPV. Antiva's innovative approach includes localized therapeutics and small molecule antivirals that target HPV and other viral infections. The company is currently conducting clinical trials for high-grade anal intraepithelial neoplasias and high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasias. Through its medicinal chemistry platform, Antiva strives to enhance health outcomes for patients affected by HPV-related diseases and other viral infections.

Relievant Medsystems

Series E in 2018
Relievant Medsystems, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing innovative solutions for chronic axial low back pain. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a development office in Sunnyvale, California, the company has created the Intracept System. This minimally invasive procedure specifically targets the basivertebral nerve, providing relief by blocking pain signal transmission. The Intracept System offers patients a low-risk therapy option aimed at alleviating chronic vertebrogenic low back pain.

EndoGastric Solutions

Series I in 2018
EndoGastric Solutions, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing and commercializing innovative surgical technologies for the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, particularly gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The company offers products such as EsophyX, which enables transoral reconstructive surgery, and the EsophyX Z device used in the transoral incisionless fundoplication procedure. Additionally, EndoGastric Solutions provides SerosaFuse Fasteners, a non-resorbable polypropylene material with strength comparable to traditional sutures. Beyond its product offerings, the company supports healthcare professionals through trainer-led courses and various consultative services, including pre-authorization and medical review. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Redmond, Washington, with an additional office in San Mateo, California, EndoGastric Solutions was previously known as EsophyX, Inc. before its rebranding in January 2005.

Highrise

Seed Round in 2018
Highrise is a creative mobile community where people create avatars, express themselves, and make friends. Its platform includes built-in user-generated avatars that let its users engage in real-time virtual chats, read reviews, surf across the latest news feed and keep in touch with their friends to customize and self-designed games, enabling users to make new friends, host real-time games and create fun contents for publicizing. It was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

PACT Pharma

Series B in 2018
PACT Pharma, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing personalized cell-based therapies for cancer treatment. The company specializes in neoantigen-specific adoptive T-cell therapies aimed at solid tumors. Its innovative platform utilizes bioinformatics to analyze patients' tumor and normal DNA and RNA, identifying candidate neoantigen peptides that stimulate robust antitumor T-cell responses. By pinpointing neo-epitopes unique to each patient's cancer, PACT Pharma enables the engineering of autologous T cells that specifically target and eradicate tumors expressing these neo-antigens. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, PACT Pharma is dedicated to advancing personalized medicine in oncology.

Vineti

Series B in 2018
Vineti, Inc. is a technology company focused on advancing the development and delivery of personalized therapies, particularly in the realm of cell and gene treatments for serious conditions like cancer. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Vineti offers a cloud-based platform known as the Personalized Therapy Management (PTM) platform. This platform integrates various aspects of the therapeutic supply chain, including operations, manufacturing, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance, to streamline and automate processes. It addresses critical challenges faced by patients, healthcare providers, pharmaceutical companies, and regulatory bodies in the commercialization of personalized medicine. By enhancing supply chain orchestration and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, Vineti aims to expand patient access to innovative therapies. The company also maintains regional offices in Bethesda, Maryland, and Yerevan, Armenia.

Unchained Labs

Series D in 2018
Unchained Labs is a life sciences tools company based in Pleasanton, California, specializing in solutions for biologics and gene therapy researchers. Established in 2014, it develops a range of products designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of research in protein stability and formulation. Key offerings include the Optim platform, which allows researchers to measure multiple protein stability parameters simultaneously, and GRUNT, an automated system for biologic formulation preparation. In addition to these, the company provides various tools such as protein sizing systems, stability quantifiers, and automated buffer exchange systems. Unchained Labs serves biopharma and academic customers globally, distributing its products through partnerships in Europe, North and South America, Japan, and other Asian markets.

IDEAYA Biosciences

Series B in 2018
IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc., established in 2015 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, specializes in oncology-focused precision medicine. The company discovers and develops targeted therapeutics for patient populations selected through molecular diagnostics. Its lead product candidate, IDE196, is a protein kinase C inhibitor currently in Phase 1/2 clinical trials for genetically-defined cancers with GNAQ or GNA11 gene mutations. IDEAYA's preclinical pipeline includes programs targeting MAT2A, Pol-theta, PARG, and WRN in various solid tumors. The company collaborates with institutions like Cancer Research UK and Pfizer Inc., and has partnerships with industry leaders such as GlaxoSmithKline plc.

Imanis Data

Series B in 2018
Imanis Data is a San Jose-based company that specializes in subscription-based data availability management solutions for enterprise-scale environments. Founded in 2012 and formerly known as Talena, the company offers two primary products: FastFind, a metadata catalog that simplifies Big Data application management across various platforms, and Imanis Data 3.0, a backup and recovery platform designed to detect ransomware attacks early and prevent accidental data loss. These solutions are architected for petabyte-scale datasets and leverage machine learning to minimize risk and reduce costs. As of May 2019, Imanis Data operates as a subsidiary of Cohesity, Inc.

Apartment List

Series C in 2018
Apartment List, Inc., established in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, operates an online rental marketplace connecting renters and landlords across the United States. Its platform streamlines the housing search by offering personalized, curated listings based on users' preferences, ensuring a simple, enjoyable, and transparent process.

Ladder

Series B in 2018
Ladder is a digital life insurance company established in 2015, headquartered in Palo Alto, California. It provides flexible term coverage up to $8 million across all U.S. states, offering savings of up to 40% compared to traditional policies. Ladder's platform streamlines the application process using real-time underwriting and an all-digital architecture, making life insurance more accessible and affordable for consumers without requiring commissioned sales agents or in-person visits.

Genome Medical

Series A in 2018
Genome Medical, Inc. is a genomic medicine delivery company based in South San Francisco, California, established in 2016. It operates a technology platform known as Genome Care Delivery, which connects individuals and healthcare providers with genetic specialists to facilitate virtual genetic consultations. The company focuses on various areas of clinical care, including cancer, cardiovascular health, reproductive health, pediatrics, and pharmacogenomics. By providing expert genetic assessments and personalized clinical action plans, Genome Medical helps patients understand their genetic risks and make informed treatment decisions. Additionally, the company supports healthcare providers in navigating the growing field of genetics, enhancing disease diagnosis, and improving patient care while aiming to reduce overall healthcare costs.

MindTickle

Series B in 2017
MindTickle is a global, privately-held company that specializes in providing a data-driven sales readiness platform aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of customer-facing teams. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, and Pune, India, MindTickle's platform is utilized by sales teams across various industries to bridge knowledge and skill gaps through automated training paths, adaptive learning, and virtual coaching tools. The company's solution incorporates on-demand online training, bite-sized mobile updates, gamification, and role-play, enabling enterprises to track onboarding progress and certify readiness. By leveraging MindTickle, organizations can improve sales performance, achieve larger deal sizes, increase win rates, and shorten sales cycles, ultimately driving growth and maximizing business impact.

Leanplum

Series D in 2017
Leanplum Inc. is a mobile marketing platform that specializes in enhancing engagement for brands through a unified, multichannel approach. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, London, Bulgaria, and Amsterdam, Leanplum enables businesses to optimize their mobile applications and marketing efforts. The platform offers a range of services including messaging, automation, app editing, personalization, A/B testing, and analytics, allowing product teams to conduct real-time optimization tests and analyze results effectively. Renowned global brands such as Tinder, Grab, Tesco, and Zynga utilize Leanplum to orchestrate integrated campaigns that foster customer loyalty and drive growth. By transforming data into actionable insights, Leanplum helps companies understand user needs, delivering relevant experiences that enhance brand engagement and establish long-term customer relationships.

Ascendify

Series A in 2017
Ascendify Corporation specializes in developing innovative talent management solutions that transform how companies attract, develop, and retain employees. The company's flagship product, the Intelligent People Management platform, utilizes machine learning and predictive analytics to streamline recruiting and talent development processes. This cloud-based platform enables organizations to effectively identify and connect with potential candidates while also assessing their skills and training needs. Headquartered in San Francisco, Ascendify serves a diverse clientele, including prominent corporations such as GE, Cisco, Panasonic, Disney, Deloitte, and Marriott, reinforcing its position as a key player in the talent acquisition software industry.

UrbanSitter

Series C in 2017
UrbanSitter, Inc. is a childcare marketplace that connects parents with babysitters and nannies through shared connections. Founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, the company operates in major cities including New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington D.C., Boston, Denver, and San Diego. UrbanSitter offers an app and website that simplifies the process of finding, booking, and paying for trusted care across various needs, including child care, senior care, pet sitting, and household services. By leveraging a parent's personal network, UrbanSitter helps families find caregivers recommended by friends, co-workers, and local parents, ensuring a level of trust and reliability. The platform is particularly useful for last-minute childcare needs, boasting average response times of under three minutes. By addressing the challenges of securing reliable care, UrbanSitter provides families with essential support in their daily lives.

PerimeterX

Series B in 2017
PerimeterX, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in developing solutions to prevent automated attacks and malicious web behavior. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with additional locations in London, Miami, and a subsidiary in Tel Aviv, the company offers a suite of products aimed at protecting web infrastructure. Its flagship solutions, known as PerimeterX Bot Defender, provide real-time defenses against various types of bot attacks, including those targeting websites, mobile applications, and APIs. By leveraging behavioral analytics and advanced threat detection techniques, PerimeterX helps organizations in sectors such as e-commerce, travel, and media safeguard their digital assets from account abuse, web scraping, and marketing fraud. The company's innovative approach has garnered recognition, including being listed among the top cybersecurity startups and promising artificial intelligence firms.

Unchained Labs

Series C in 2017
Unchained Labs is a life sciences tools company based in Pleasanton, California, specializing in solutions for biologics and gene therapy researchers. Established in 2014, it develops a range of products designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of research in protein stability and formulation. Key offerings include the Optim platform, which allows researchers to measure multiple protein stability parameters simultaneously, and GRUNT, an automated system for biologic formulation preparation. In addition to these, the company provides various tools such as protein sizing systems, stability quantifiers, and automated buffer exchange systems. Unchained Labs serves biopharma and academic customers globally, distributing its products through partnerships in Europe, North and South America, Japan, and other Asian markets.

Vivace Therapeutics

Series B in 2017
Vivace Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of small molecule therapies aimed at treating cancer. Founded in 2014 and located in the San Francisco Bay Area, the company specializes in targeting the Hippo pathway, which plays a critical role in regulating tissue regeneration and organ size. Vivace Therapeutics employs an innovative approach by leveraging research from leading academic institutions to develop novel therapeutics that can be used independently or in combination with existing treatments. The company is committed to advancing promising drug candidates and therapeutic technologies to address the unmet needs of cancer patients, driven by a mission to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

Beam Solutions

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Beam Solutions is a venture-backed regulatory technology (regtech) software company based in the San Francisco Bay Area. It specializes in developing an anti-money laundering platform that addresses compliance challenges faced by financial institutions. Beam's proprietary transaction monitoring technologies utilize advanced machine learning and innovative data sources to significantly reduce false positives and enhance the detection of suspicious activities. This end-to-end compliance solution not only improves efficiency but also helps banks, credit unions, and fintech companies navigate the complexities of regulatory requirements. By employing a transparent-box approach, Beam elucidates its machine learning processes, ensuring clarity for regulators and bolstering their understanding and approval. The company is supported by a knowledgeable team of officers, directors, advisors, and investors.

Genome Medical

Series A in 2017
Genome Medical, Inc. is a genomic medicine delivery company based in South San Francisco, California, established in 2016. It operates a technology platform known as Genome Care Delivery, which connects individuals and healthcare providers with genetic specialists to facilitate virtual genetic consultations. The company focuses on various areas of clinical care, including cancer, cardiovascular health, reproductive health, pediatrics, and pharmacogenomics. By providing expert genetic assessments and personalized clinical action plans, Genome Medical helps patients understand their genetic risks and make informed treatment decisions. Additionally, the company supports healthcare providers in navigating the growing field of genetics, enhancing disease diagnosis, and improving patient care while aiming to reduce overall healthcare costs.

Cardlytics

Series G in 2017
Cardlytics, Inc. operates an advertising platform that integrates with the digital channels of financial institutions, including online and mobile banking, email, and real-time notifications, primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company partners with over 1,500 financial institutions, such as Bank of America and PNC, to enhance customer loyalty through banking rewards programs. Utilizing purchase-based intelligence, Cardlytics enables marketers to effectively identify, reach, and influence potential buyers while accurately measuring the impact of their marketing campaigns. The company's primary offering, the Cardlytics Direct solution, serves as a native advertising channel within banking platforms, allowing marketers to connect with consumers in a trusted environment. Additionally, Cardlytics provides other platform solutions that leverage purchase insights outside the banking context, further enhancing marketers' capabilities to engage with their target audience.

Antiva Biosciences

Series C in 2017
Antiva Biosciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in South San Francisco, California, focused on developing antiviral therapies for human papillomavirus (HPV) infections. Established in 2012, the company aims to prevent cancer by treating precancerous lesions associated with HPV. Antiva's innovative approach includes localized therapeutics and small molecule antivirals that target HPV and other viral infections. The company is currently conducting clinical trials for high-grade anal intraepithelial neoplasias and high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasias. Through its medicinal chemistry platform, Antiva strives to enhance health outcomes for patients affected by HPV-related diseases and other viral infections.

UNIFi Software

Series B in 2017
Unifi Software, Inc. develops a suite of self-service data integration tools designed for both business users and IT professionals. Its flagship products include the Unifi catalog, which utilizes AI technology for data crawling and asset collection, allowing users to identify and process critical data assets. This catalog supports user-friendly search, collaboration, and data governance for enhanced security. Additionally, the Unifi data platform facilitates data acquisition, discovery, enrichment, transformation, normalization, and formatting, while also handling unstructured data. IT professionals benefit from features that enable connection to data sources, user authorization, and resource management. The platform is accessible through the Microsoft Azure Marketplace and offers solutions for various applications, including audience analytics and cloud migration. Founded in 2013 and based in San Mateo, California, Unifi Software operates as a subsidiary of Boomi, Inc.

Dauntless Pharmaceuticals

Series A in 2017
Dauntless Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in the development and manufacturing of specialty pharmaceutical drugs, particularly therapeutics for endocrine cancers. The company is known for its lead product, Dauntless 1, which targets endocrine cancers, and is also developing DP1038, another therapeutic agent for the same purpose. Dauntless Pharmaceuticals aims to provide innovative treatment options, including non-injectable alternatives to existing somatostatin analogs, which are commonly administered via injection for conditions such as acromegaly and neuroendocrine tumors. This focus on non-invasive therapies seeks to improve patient access and comfort in managing these conditions.

Agile Stacks

Seed Round in 2016
Agile Stacks, Inc. is a technology company based in San Mateo, California, founded in 2016. It specializes in providing a DevOps automation platform designed to optimize cloud infrastructure and enhance machine learning processes. By offering composable, automated stacks, Agile Stacks enables enterprises to accelerate software delivery and streamline data science initiatives. The company's cloud-based services facilitate the implementation of multi-cloud infrastructure-as-code, allowing organizations to deploy comprehensive software infrastructure in a matter of minutes. Agile Stacks aims to simplify and improve the efficiency of managing cloud resources for its clients.

Zugata

Series A in 2016
Zugata is a performance management system focused on enhancing employee and organizational performance through data-driven insights. Founded in 2014 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company offers an AI-based platform that facilitates continuous feedback among employees, helping them to realize their full potential. Zugata's advanced analytics and deep learning algorithms enable managers to aggregate and summarize skill ratings across the organization, teams, or individual employees. This holistic view of workforce strengths and weaknesses allows for informed decision-making regarding future training needs and fosters a corporate culture centered on empowerment and growth.

ReVision Optics

Venture Round in 2016
ReVision Optics, Inc. is a company that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and delivering implantable products aimed at treating presbyopia, a condition associated with the natural aging process that affects near vision. The company's flagship product, the PRESBYLENS Corneal Inlay, offers a patented refractive surgery solution that enhances visual acuity for individuals experiencing age-related vision loss. Founded in 1996 and based in Lake Forest, California, ReVision Optics serves ophthalmology professionals, providing them with advanced technology to improve patient outcomes. Originally established as IntraLens Vision, Inc., the company rebranded to its current name in 2005, reflecting its focus on innovative optical solutions.

Apartment List

Series B in 2016
Apartment List, Inc., established in 2008 and headquartered in San Francisco, operates an online rental marketplace connecting renters and landlords across the United States. Its platform streamlines the housing search by offering personalized, curated listings based on users' preferences, ensuring a simple, enjoyable, and transparent process.

Ladder

Series A in 2016
Ladder is a digital life insurance company established in 2015, headquartered in Palo Alto, California. It provides flexible term coverage up to $8 million across all U.S. states, offering savings of up to 40% compared to traditional policies. Ladder's platform streamlines the application process using real-time underwriting and an all-digital architecture, making life insurance more accessible and affordable for consumers without requiring commissioned sales agents or in-person visits.

Leanplum

Series C in 2016
Leanplum Inc. is a mobile marketing platform that specializes in enhancing engagement for brands through a unified, multichannel approach. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, London, Bulgaria, and Amsterdam, Leanplum enables businesses to optimize their mobile applications and marketing efforts. The platform offers a range of services including messaging, automation, app editing, personalization, A/B testing, and analytics, allowing product teams to conduct real-time optimization tests and analyze results effectively. Renowned global brands such as Tinder, Grab, Tesco, and Zynga utilize Leanplum to orchestrate integrated campaigns that foster customer loyalty and drive growth. By transforming data into actionable insights, Leanplum helps companies understand user needs, delivering relevant experiences that enhance brand engagement and establish long-term customer relationships.

Capella Space

Seed Round in 2016
Capella Space Corp. is a San Francisco-based company that manufactures and operates a constellation of commercial radar satellites, providing high-resolution synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imagery with a resolution of 50 centimeters. Founded in 2016, the company delivers on-demand Earth observation services that enable continuous global coverage, regardless of weather conditions or time of day. Capella's satellite technology is utilized across various industries for applications such as maritime domain awareness, urban planning, disaster response, and monitoring economic activities. By offering timely and flexible information, Capella Space aims to enhance decision-making in commerce, conservation, and security, ultimately contributing to improved outcomes in infrastructure monitoring, agriculture, and disaster recovery efforts.

Relievant Medsystems

Series D in 2016
Relievant Medsystems, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing innovative solutions for chronic axial low back pain. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a development office in Sunnyvale, California, the company has created the Intracept System. This minimally invasive procedure specifically targets the basivertebral nerve, providing relief by blocking pain signal transmission. The Intracept System offers patients a low-risk therapy option aimed at alleviating chronic vertebrogenic low back pain.

Beckon

Venture Round in 2016
Beckon, Inc. is a software company specializing in omnichannel analytics for marketers, founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Mateo, California. It offers a software-as-a-service platform that integrates marketing data to provide performance analytics and visualization solutions. Beckon's software delivers real-time marketing intelligence through automated data management, allowing marketers to gain total visibility into cross-channel performance. The platform features pre-built dashboards, scorecards, and key performance indicators, enabling users to make informed decisions swiftly and maximize return on investment. As of November 2018, Beckon operates as a subsidiary of Aclate, Inc. Its goal is to aid marketers in organizing complex data and effectively demonstrating the impact of marketing efforts on business outcomes.

Arbor

Series A in 2016
Arbor Technologies, Inc. operates an online marketplace focused on people-based data, allowing publishers and app developers to effectively monetize their data assets while maintaining privacy and transparency. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York City, with an additional office in San Francisco, Arbor's platform offers marketers accurate insights into customer behavior and facilitates precise engagement strategies. By leveraging deterministic data, Arbor enhances brand loyalty and revenue per user, ultimately connecting brands with real individuals in a meaningful way. The company is supported by notable investors, including First Round, Canaan Partners, and Great Oaks, and operates as a subsidiary of LiveRamp, Inc.

Chrono Therapeutics

Series B in 2016
Chrono Therapeutics Inc. is a pharmaceutical company based in Hayward, California, focused on revolutionizing drug delivery and addiction management. Founded in 2003, the company specializes in the development of SmartStop, a digital nicotine replacement therapy that employs a wearable device to deliver programmable, transdermal drug therapy. This innovative system is designed to tailor the timing and dosage of nicotine while providing real-time behavioral support to help users manage addiction and smoking cessation effectively. Chrono Therapeutics aims to address the challenges associated with smoking addiction through its advanced technology, which seeks to achieve optimal clinical outcomes and improve the overall quality of life for users. The company's leadership team brings extensive experience in product development, research and development, and navigating regulatory pathways, positioning Chrono Therapeutics as a key player in the smoking cessation market.

Embroker

Series A in 2016
Embroker, Inc. is a digital insurance brokerage that specializes in providing insurance services to small and mid-sized businesses. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Chicago, Boston, Denver, and New York, Embroker utilizes an online platform to streamline the process of purchasing, managing, and analyzing commercial insurance policies. The platform allows clients to automate the sharing, requesting, and tracking of proof of coverage, as well as monitor claims in real-time. Embroker offers a wide range of insurance products, including Commercial General Liability, property insurance, professional liability, and employee benefits, among others. The company also provides tools for peer comparison, enabling clients to benchmark their policies against industry standards. By combining technology with broker expertise, Embroker aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the $800 billion property and casualty insurance market, helping businesses save time and secure optimal coverage.
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