Tejinder Gill

Principal

Past deals in California

one.bio

Series A in 2024
one.bio is a biotechnology company spun out from UC Davis that develops naturally derived oligosaccharides using proprietary technology to convert natural products into novel ingredients. The focus is on producing oligosaccharides that modulate the microbiome and immune function for applications in food, agriculture, and biopharmaceuticals. By supplying clients with novel prebiotics, symbiotics, and immunomodulatory ingredients, the company aims to support health outcomes in humans and animals. Leveraging its specialized platform, one.bio pursues ingredients that can influence gut microbiota, nutrient absorption, and immune responses, positioning itself at the intersection of nutrition and therapeutics.

Dandelion Energy

Series C in 2024
Dandelion Energy, Inc. is a Palo Alto, California-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in affordable geothermal heating and cooling solutions. The company replaces traditional air conditioning and heating systems with an innovative home geothermal system that utilizes a powerful heat pump and underground pipes to transfer heat between the earth and the residence. This system is designed to harness thermal energy from below the earth's surface to regulate indoor temperatures and provide hot water, allowing homeowners to transition from conventional heating fuels to a more sustainable geothermal alternative. Dandelion Energy is committed to making renewable heating and cooling accessible and cost-effective for homeowners.

Verne

Seed Round in 2024
Founded in 2020, Verne is a cleantech company based in Berkeley, California. It specializes in developing high-density, low-cost, and lightweight hydrogen storage systems optimized for heavy-duty trucks. Verne's innovative technology enables vehicle operators to maintain existing operations while meeting zero-emission targets.

Hippo Harvest

Series B in 2024
Founded in 2019, Hippo Harvest is a technology-driven agriculture company based in Half Moon Bay, California. It specializes in controlled environment agriculture, using plant science, machine learning, and robotics to grow vegetables sustainably and safely in greenhouse environments.

Channing Street Copper Company

Seed Round in 2023
Founded in 2022, Channing Street Copper Company specializes in manufacturing Energy Storage Equipped (ESE) appliances. Their primary product is an induction cooker that uses electricity to heat pans directly and functions during power outages.

Rubi Laboratories

Seed Round in 2023
Rubi Laboratories is a California-based company that specializes in the development of technology to manufacture carbon-negative textiles. The firm utilizes innovative sustainable solutions to convert carbon emissions into natural fibers, resulting in biodegradable textiles. Its technology directly synthesizes threads, providing a natural resource for the production of viscose that is carbon-negative, as well as being water-chemical, land-neutral, traceable, and environmentally friendly. Rubi Laboratories aims to address the environmental impact of textile manufacturing by offering a more sustainable alternative in the industry.

MeliBio

Funding Round in 2022
MeliBio, Inc. is a technology-driven company based in Oakland, California, founded in 2020 by Aaron M. Schaller, PhD, and Darko Mandich. The company specializes in producing vegan nectar products that serve as a molecularly identical alternative to traditional honey. By employing advancements in plant biology, precision fermentation, and synthetic biology, MeliBio creates honey without the involvement of bees, aiming to mitigate the negative impact of commercial bee farming on biodiversity. In 2023, MeliBio launched its consumer-facing brand, Mellody, further expanding its market presence. Recognized by TIME as one of the Best Inventions of 2021, MeliBio is committed to providing sustainable and innovative solutions in the food industry.

Dandelion Energy

Series B in 2022
Dandelion Energy, Inc. is a Palo Alto, California-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in affordable geothermal heating and cooling solutions. The company replaces traditional air conditioning and heating systems with an innovative home geothermal system that utilizes a powerful heat pump and underground pipes to transfer heat between the earth and the residence. This system is designed to harness thermal energy from below the earth's surface to regulate indoor temperatures and provide hot water, allowing homeowners to transition from conventional heating fuels to a more sustainable geothermal alternative. Dandelion Energy is committed to making renewable heating and cooling accessible and cost-effective for homeowners.

Zitara Technologies

Series A in 2022
Founded in 2019, Zitara Technologies specializes in predictive battery management software for electric vehicle fleets. Its platform offers real-time operations and analytics, enhancing safety and extending battery lifespan.

one.bio

Series A in 2022
one.bio is a biotechnology company spun out from UC Davis that develops naturally derived oligosaccharides using proprietary technology to convert natural products into novel ingredients. The focus is on producing oligosaccharides that modulate the microbiome and immune function for applications in food, agriculture, and biopharmaceuticals. By supplying clients with novel prebiotics, symbiotics, and immunomodulatory ingredients, the company aims to support health outcomes in humans and animals. Leveraging its specialized platform, one.bio pursues ingredients that can influence gut microbiota, nutrient absorption, and immune responses, positioning itself at the intersection of nutrition and therapeutics.

Brimstone

Series A in 2022
Brimstone develops a carbon-negative process for producing ordinary portland cement and supplementary cementitious material. Its technology uses calcium silicate rock instead of limestone, delivering identical products at scale while significantly reducing CO2 emissions.

MeliBio

Seed Round in 2022
MeliBio, Inc. is a technology-driven company based in Oakland, California, founded in 2020 by Aaron M. Schaller, PhD, and Darko Mandich. The company specializes in producing vegan nectar products that serve as a molecularly identical alternative to traditional honey. By employing advancements in plant biology, precision fermentation, and synthetic biology, MeliBio creates honey without the involvement of bees, aiming to mitigate the negative impact of commercial bee farming on biodiversity. In 2023, MeliBio launched its consumer-facing brand, Mellody, further expanding its market presence. Recognized by TIME as one of the Best Inventions of 2021, MeliBio is committed to providing sustainable and innovative solutions in the food industry.

Rubi Laboratories

Seed Round in 2022
Rubi Laboratories is a California-based company that specializes in the development of technology to manufacture carbon-negative textiles. The firm utilizes innovative sustainable solutions to convert carbon emissions into natural fibers, resulting in biodegradable textiles. Its technology directly synthesizes threads, providing a natural resource for the production of viscose that is carbon-negative, as well as being water-chemical, land-neutral, traceable, and environmentally friendly. Rubi Laboratories aims to address the environmental impact of textile manufacturing by offering a more sustainable alternative in the industry.

Hippo Harvest

Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2019, Hippo Harvest is a technology-driven agriculture company based in Half Moon Bay, California. It specializes in controlled environment agriculture, using plant science, machine learning, and robotics to grow vegetables sustainably and safely in greenhouse environments.

Docbot

Series A in 2021
DocBot, Inc. is an artificial intelligence technology company based in Irvine, California, specializing in gastrointestinal diseases. The company develops web-based applications for iOS and Android devices that serve as a clinical decision support system, aggregating patient information and providing cloud analytics to healthcare professionals. Its flagship product is built on the UltivisionAI software platform, which offers real-time image analysis, automated reporting, and analytical tools aimed at enhancing patient care and clinical workflows. By integrating various data sources from imaging systems to pathology requisitions, DocBot's platform aids physicians in detecting colorectal cancer and other gastrointestinal conditions, ultimately striving to improve healthcare outcomes and reduce patient risks.

GEM

Seed Round in 2021
GEM Health, Inc. specializes in manufacturing plant-based multivitamin supplements aimed at enhancing wellbeing and reducing stress for women. Founded in 2018 and based in Los Angeles, California, the company offers a chewable daily nutrition product made from 13 whole plant ingredients that provide over 15 essential vitamins, minerals, and herbs without fillers or preservatives. GEM's approach emphasizes the use of real, sustainable ingredients, blending minerals and probiotics to promote health at the cellular level. In addition to its nutritional products, the company sells apparel such as sweatshirts and tote bags through its online platform.

Noon Energy

Seed Round in 2021
Noon Energy is a Palo Alto, California-based company founded in 2018 that focuses on developing innovative flow battery technology for economical long-duration energy storage. This technology is designed to convert intermittent renewable electricity, such as solar and wind energy, into on-demand power, allowing for a more reliable energy supply. Noon Energy's rechargeable batteries utilize low-cost storage media that decouples energy and power capacity, providing long-duration storage while eliminating the need for mining precious metals. By enabling customers to scale up the use of renewable electricity, Noon Energy aims to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, as well as decrease pollution and emissions associated with energy production.

Dandelion Energy

Series B in 2021
Dandelion Energy, Inc. is a Palo Alto, California-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in affordable geothermal heating and cooling solutions. The company replaces traditional air conditioning and heating systems with an innovative home geothermal system that utilizes a powerful heat pump and underground pipes to transfer heat between the earth and the residence. This system is designed to harness thermal energy from below the earth's surface to regulate indoor temperatures and provide hot water, allowing homeowners to transition from conventional heating fuels to a more sustainable geothermal alternative. Dandelion Energy is committed to making renewable heating and cooling accessible and cost-effective for homeowners.

True Link Financial

Series B in 2020
True Link Financial provides financial services aimed at protecting and increasing independence for people at financial risk, including individuals with disabilities, vulnerable older adults, and people in recovery. The company offers Visa prepaid cards for families and professionals to safeguard beneficiaries, along with investment management and fiduciary accounts. It also provides a software platform that supports budgeting, disbursements, record keeping, reporting, and communication for conservators, guardians, attorneys, independent fiduciaries, nonprofit pooled trusts, family member trustees, and trust companies. The platform helps prevent financial exploitation, limits impulsive cash use that could threaten stability, and preserves access to government benefits. True Link also offers personalized retirement investment planning to deliver steady retirement income. By combining payment tools, investment services, and guardianship-focused technology, the company aims to help vulnerable clients maintain financial independence and stay informed about unusual or potentially fraudulent activity across accounts.

Prime Roots

Series A in 2020
Prime Roots is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in producing plant-based food products as alternatives to meat and seafood. The company utilizes natural koji proteins derived from fungi to create vegetarian-based super protein foods, such as salmon burgers, which mimic the taste, texture, and nutritional value of animal-derived products. By offering these alternatives, Prime Roots aims to reduce carbon-intensive reliance on animals and provide both meat-eaters and vegans with access to protein-rich food options. The company also organizes food events for its members and serves the broader food sector.

one.bio

Venture Round in 2020
one.bio is a biotechnology company spun out from UC Davis that develops naturally derived oligosaccharides using proprietary technology to convert natural products into novel ingredients. The focus is on producing oligosaccharides that modulate the microbiome and immune function for applications in food, agriculture, and biopharmaceuticals. By supplying clients with novel prebiotics, symbiotics, and immunomodulatory ingredients, the company aims to support health outcomes in humans and animals. Leveraging its specialized platform, one.bio pursues ingredients that can influence gut microbiota, nutrient absorption, and immune responses, positioning itself at the intersection of nutrition and therapeutics.

Olipop

Series A in 2020
Olipop, Inc. is a beverage company based in Oakland, California, founded in 2017. It specializes in producing sparkling tonics designed to promote digestive health. These beverages contain a blend of natural fibers, prebiotics, and botanical extracts, aiming to enhance digestive function and metabolic health. Olipop offers a variety of flavors, including strawberry, vanilla, cinnamon, cola, and lemon, catering to consumer taste preferences while providing a healthier alternative to traditional sodas. By focusing on the microbiome and overall wellness, Olipop seeks to provide an enjoyable and beneficial drinking experience for health-conscious consumers.

Dandelion Energy

Series A in 2020
Dandelion Energy, Inc. is a Palo Alto, California-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in affordable geothermal heating and cooling solutions. The company replaces traditional air conditioning and heating systems with an innovative home geothermal system that utilizes a powerful heat pump and underground pipes to transfer heat between the earth and the residence. This system is designed to harness thermal energy from below the earth's surface to regulate indoor temperatures and provide hot water, allowing homeowners to transition from conventional heating fuels to a more sustainable geothermal alternative. Dandelion Energy is committed to making renewable heating and cooling accessible and cost-effective for homeowners.

Banjo Robinson

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Banjo Robinson is a subscription-based platform that engages children aged 4-9 by sending personalized, physical letters from a magical cat named Banjo Robinson. The service aims to enhance reading and writing skills through an interactive and enjoyable experience, with 90% of children encouraged to write back. By combining elements of imaginative play and social-emotional learning, Banjo Robinson offers a unique solution for reluctant writers, making the process of learning feel like a game. The platform includes not only letters but also stickers, stories, and reply stationery, fostering a sense of connection and creativity. Positioned as a cost-effective option in the children's subscription market, Banjo Robinson has sent over 120,000 letters to children in 41 countries and is represented in various media, including books and television. The company's vision includes expanding into foreign language editions and English Language Learning markets, further broadening its impact on children's literacy and engagement worldwide.

Science Exchange

Venture Round in 2019
Science Exchange, Inc. operates an online marketplace that facilitates collaboration between researchers and scientific service providers, including academic and government laboratories. Founded in 2011 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company enables users to search for, compare, and procure scientific services from U.S. research institutions, streamlining the process of obtaining quotes, managing projects, and processing payments. The platform enhances research and development productivity by automating various collaborative tasks while ensuring data security and regulatory compliance. By matching researchers seeking to outsource experiments with qualified service providers, Science Exchange makes it easier and more affordable for scientific institutions and researchers to access outsourced research and development services, ultimately accelerating the pace of scientific discovery.

Science Exchange

Debt Financing in 2019
Science Exchange, Inc. operates an online marketplace that facilitates collaboration between researchers and scientific service providers, including academic and government laboratories. Founded in 2011 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company enables users to search for, compare, and procure scientific services from U.S. research institutions, streamlining the process of obtaining quotes, managing projects, and processing payments. The platform enhances research and development productivity by automating various collaborative tasks while ensuring data security and regulatory compliance. By matching researchers seeking to outsource experiments with qualified service providers, Science Exchange makes it easier and more affordable for scientific institutions and researchers to access outsourced research and development services, ultimately accelerating the pace of scientific discovery.

True Link Financial

Venture Round in 2019
True Link Financial provides financial services aimed at protecting and increasing independence for people at financial risk, including individuals with disabilities, vulnerable older adults, and people in recovery. The company offers Visa prepaid cards for families and professionals to safeguard beneficiaries, along with investment management and fiduciary accounts. It also provides a software platform that supports budgeting, disbursements, record keeping, reporting, and communication for conservators, guardians, attorneys, independent fiduciaries, nonprofit pooled trusts, family member trustees, and trust companies. The platform helps prevent financial exploitation, limits impulsive cash use that could threaten stability, and preserves access to government benefits. True Link also offers personalized retirement investment planning to deliver steady retirement income. By combining payment tools, investment services, and guardianship-focused technology, the company aims to help vulnerable clients maintain financial independence and stay informed about unusual or potentially fraudulent activity across accounts.

PeopleGrove

Series A in 2019
PeopleGrove Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2014. It develops an educational platform that supports the entire student lifecycle in higher education institutions, serving over 650 institutions globally. The platform enhances engagement from prospective students to alumni by providing access to mentorship, career support services, and college navigation. It aims to improve student career readiness and confidence through personalized assistance powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning. PeopleGrove's comprehensive solutions facilitate admissions and enrollment, student services, and alumni engagement, while also promoting experiential and project-based learning through industry partnerships. The company's mission is to ensure that every learner can access the necessary networks and resources to succeed, aiding them in navigating their academic and professional journeys effectively.

Docbot

Seed Round in 2019
DocBot, Inc. is an artificial intelligence technology company based in Irvine, California, specializing in gastrointestinal diseases. The company develops web-based applications for iOS and Android devices that serve as a clinical decision support system, aggregating patient information and providing cloud analytics to healthcare professionals. Its flagship product is built on the UltivisionAI software platform, which offers real-time image analysis, automated reporting, and analytical tools aimed at enhancing patient care and clinical workflows. By integrating various data sources from imaging systems to pathology requisitions, DocBot's platform aids physicians in detecting colorectal cancer and other gastrointestinal conditions, ultimately striving to improve healthcare outcomes and reduce patient risks.

Dandelion Energy

Series A in 2019
Dandelion Energy, Inc. is a Palo Alto, California-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in affordable geothermal heating and cooling solutions. The company replaces traditional air conditioning and heating systems with an innovative home geothermal system that utilizes a powerful heat pump and underground pipes to transfer heat between the earth and the residence. This system is designed to harness thermal energy from below the earth's surface to regulate indoor temperatures and provide hot water, allowing homeowners to transition from conventional heating fuels to a more sustainable geothermal alternative. Dandelion Energy is committed to making renewable heating and cooling accessible and cost-effective for homeowners.

Circle Medical

Funding Round in 2018
Circle Medical Technologies, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that offers a tech-enabled primary care service, allowing patients to receive medical care at home or work without a membership fee. Founded in 2015, the company utilizes a mobile application compatible with iOS and Android, which enables users to scan their health insurance cards to verify eligibility and coverage. The platform automates various tasks such as scheduling, billing, and managing medical records through the use of Artificial Intelligence. Circle Medical provides access to board-certified physicians who are experienced in delivering patient-centered care, and offers a wide range of services including wellness exams, treatment for chronic conditions, mental health support, and prescriptions. The company contracts with most major insurance carriers, ensuring that doctor visits are covered under many insurance plans, with availability extending to evenings and weekends.

Beyond Meat

Series H in 2018
Beyond Meat is a pioneering food processing company that specializes in creating plant-based meat products. Founded in 2009, the company aims to address global issues such as human health, climate change, resource constraints, and animal welfare through its innovative, non-GMO ingredient-based products. Beyond Meat offers a range of plant-based meats, including burgers, sausages, ground beef, jerky, meatballs, and chicken, which are designed to mimic the taste and texture of animal-based products while providing nutritional benefits and reducing environmental impact.

Prime Roots

Seed Round in 2018
Prime Roots is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in producing plant-based food products as alternatives to meat and seafood. The company utilizes natural koji proteins derived from fungi to create vegetarian-based super protein foods, such as salmon burgers, which mimic the taste, texture, and nutritional value of animal-derived products. By offering these alternatives, Prime Roots aims to reduce carbon-intensive reliance on animals and provide both meat-eaters and vegans with access to protein-rich food options. The company also organizes food events for its members and serves the broader food sector.

Spruce Holdings

Series A in 2018
Spruce Holdings Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in providing title insurance, coordination, escrow, and recording services for real estate companies and mortgage lenders through its innovative software solutions. Founded in 2016, Spruce Holdings operates as a third party, facilitating transactions between homeowners and their lenders or real estate institutions. The company focuses on enhancing the efficiency of title insurance assessment and issuance, aiming to reduce the time required to close real estate deals. By lowering costs and improving customer experiences, Spruce Holdings empowers homeowners while streamlining processes for mortgage and real estate professionals. In addition to its headquarters in New York, the company has hub locations in Plano, Texas; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Santa Barbara, California.

Good Eggs

Series C in 2018
Good Eggs, Inc. is an online grocery delivery service based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2011. The company specializes in providing a diverse range of products, including fresh, local produce, meal kits, grocery staples, and beverages such as wine and beer. Good Eggs emphasizes thoughtfully sourced, sustainable ingredients, offering items like dairy products, meats, seafood, snacks, pantry essentials, and health and home goods. By focusing on quality and local sourcing, Good Eggs aims to deliver an exceptional grocery shopping experience, allowing customers to conveniently order fresh food and have it delivered directly to their homes or offices in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Dandelion Energy

Seed Round in 2018
Dandelion Energy, Inc. is a Palo Alto, California-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in affordable geothermal heating and cooling solutions. The company replaces traditional air conditioning and heating systems with an innovative home geothermal system that utilizes a powerful heat pump and underground pipes to transfer heat between the earth and the residence. This system is designed to harness thermal energy from below the earth's surface to regulate indoor temperatures and provide hot water, allowing homeowners to transition from conventional heating fuels to a more sustainable geothermal alternative. Dandelion Energy is committed to making renewable heating and cooling accessible and cost-effective for homeowners.

PeopleGrove

Seed Round in 2017
PeopleGrove Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2014. It develops an educational platform that supports the entire student lifecycle in higher education institutions, serving over 650 institutions globally. The platform enhances engagement from prospective students to alumni by providing access to mentorship, career support services, and college navigation. It aims to improve student career readiness and confidence through personalized assistance powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning. PeopleGrove's comprehensive solutions facilitate admissions and enrollment, student services, and alumni engagement, while also promoting experiential and project-based learning through industry partnerships. The company's mission is to ensure that every learner can access the necessary networks and resources to succeed, aiding them in navigating their academic and professional journeys effectively.

Dandelion Energy

Seed Round in 2017
Dandelion Energy, Inc. is a Palo Alto, California-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in affordable geothermal heating and cooling solutions. The company replaces traditional air conditioning and heating systems with an innovative home geothermal system that utilizes a powerful heat pump and underground pipes to transfer heat between the earth and the residence. This system is designed to harness thermal energy from below the earth's surface to regulate indoor temperatures and provide hot water, allowing homeowners to transition from conventional heating fuels to a more sustainable geothermal alternative. Dandelion Energy is committed to making renewable heating and cooling accessible and cost-effective for homeowners.

Science Exchange

Series C in 2017
Science Exchange, Inc. operates an online marketplace that facilitates collaboration between researchers and scientific service providers, including academic and government laboratories. Founded in 2011 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company enables users to search for, compare, and procure scientific services from U.S. research institutions, streamlining the process of obtaining quotes, managing projects, and processing payments. The platform enhances research and development productivity by automating various collaborative tasks while ensuring data security and regulatory compliance. By matching researchers seeking to outsource experiments with qualified service providers, Science Exchange makes it easier and more affordable for scientific institutions and researchers to access outsourced research and development services, ultimately accelerating the pace of scientific discovery.

Outschool

Seed Round in 2017
Outschool, Inc. is an online platform that facilitates live, interactive learning experiences for children by connecting motivated learners, parents, and independent teachers. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, Outschool offers a diverse array of unique online classes led by certified educators, artists, scientists, and other knowledgeable individuals. The platform allows parents to discover, book, and manage educational activities tailored to their children’s interests and needs. Additionally, it provides teachers with the tools to create class listings, manage enrollments and payments, and reach a broader audience. By enabling small group learning through live video chat, Outschool expands access to enrichment and tutoring at a more affordable cost compared to traditional private tutoring.

Quora

Series D in 2017
Quora Inc. operates an online question-and-answer platform that facilitates knowledge sharing among users worldwide. Founded in 2009 and based in Mountain View, California, Quora allows individuals to post questions, provide answers, and engage in discussions on a diverse range of topics, including science, technology, business, health, and entertainment. The platform is designed to connect those seeking information with those able to provide insights, creating a community-driven environment for learning and sharing. In addition to its core functionality, Quora offers advertising opportunities for businesses looking to reach its user base.

Moon Express

Series B in 2017
Moon Express, established in 2010, is a pioneering commercial space company based in Cape Canaveral, Florida, with facilities in Huntsville, Alabama. It specializes in manufacturing and operating robotic spacecraft designed for lunar exploration and commercial development. The company's flagship product, the MX-1 commercial lunar lander, is a versatile space vehicle capable of delivering scientific and commercial payloads to the Moon. Moon Express serves NASA as both a collaborator and customer, with a focus on opening up the Moon's resources for humanity and establishing new avenues for commercial space activities beyond Earth orbit.

Osmo

Series B in 2016
Started in 2013 by Pramod Sharma and Jerome Scholler, Osmo is a gaming company built around its proprietary Reflective Artificial Intelligence. It aims to create a new play movement to unleash the boundaries of the screen with the launch of its inaugural product, Osmo. Osmo expands the playing field and engages creative thinking and social interaction, allowing any object - pen and paper, you name it - to interact with the digital device. Osmo is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

Spruce Holdings

Seed Round in 2016
Spruce Holdings Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in providing title insurance, coordination, escrow, and recording services for real estate companies and mortgage lenders through its innovative software solutions. Founded in 2016, Spruce Holdings operates as a third party, facilitating transactions between homeowners and their lenders or real estate institutions. The company focuses on enhancing the efficiency of title insurance assessment and issuance, aiming to reduce the time required to close real estate deals. By lowering costs and improving customer experiences, Spruce Holdings empowers homeowners while streamlining processes for mortgage and real estate professionals. In addition to its headquarters in New York, the company has hub locations in Plano, Texas; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Santa Barbara, California.

Camino Financial

Seed Round in 2016
Camino Financial, Inc. is an AI-driven community lending platform based in Los Angeles, California, that focuses on providing affordable credit and wealth-building solutions to underserved entrepreneurs. Founded in 2014, the company utilizes proprietary credit assessment and data aggregation technology to identify and offer tailored loan products to businesses that are often overlooked by traditional financial institutions. Camino Financial specializes in helping small businesses secure various funding options, including term loans, SBA express loans, merchant cash advances, and invoice financing, while also providing financial services such as credit analytics and technical assistance. By partnering with financial institutions and mission-aligned organizations, the company effectively pools resources to distribute low-cost funding and educational support. As a nationally certified Community Development Financial Institution, Camino Financial has facilitated over $140 million in funding across the United States, significantly contributing to the financial growth and stability of its clients.

Ripple Foods

Series B in 2016
Ripple Foods specializes in producing high-quality, dairy-free milk alternatives that prioritize nutrition and taste. Their products are designed to be high in protein, offering eight times the protein found in almond milk while containing half the sugar of traditional dairy milk. Additionally, Ripple's beverages are rich in bioavailable calcium, providing 50% more than regular milk, and are a good source of potassium and omega-3 fatty acids. With a focus on delivering a creamy texture that enhances the drinking experience, Ripple aims to provide a satisfying alternative for those seeking non-dairy options without sacrificing flavor or nutritional value.

Revolution Foods

Venture Round in 2015
Revolution Foods, Inc. is a company based in Oakland, California, founded in 2006, that specializes in providing nutritious meals for schools and families across the United States. The company offers a variety of meal options, including unitized and family-style meals for breakfast, lunch, snacks, and supper. Its product lineup features ready-to-eat meals such as spaghetti and meatballs, vegetarian macaroni and cheese, turkey and cheese sandwiches, and various breakfast items like cereals and muffins. Revolution Foods aims to support early childhood education, school districts, charter networks, and community programs by delivering meals that are nutritionally balanced and exceed federal dietary guidelines, thereby promoting healthy eating habits among children and families. The company distributes its products through grocery stores and directly to educational institutions, ensuring access to high-quality ingredients and nutritious food options.

Circle Medical

Seed Round in 2015
Circle Medical Technologies, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that offers a tech-enabled primary care service, allowing patients to receive medical care at home or work without a membership fee. Founded in 2015, the company utilizes a mobile application compatible with iOS and Android, which enables users to scan their health insurance cards to verify eligibility and coverage. The platform automates various tasks such as scheduling, billing, and managing medical records through the use of Artificial Intelligence. Circle Medical provides access to board-certified physicians who are experienced in delivering patient-centered care, and offers a wide range of services including wellness exams, treatment for chronic conditions, mental health support, and prescriptions. The company contracts with most major insurance carriers, ensuring that doctor visits are covered under many insurance plans, with availability extending to evenings and weekends.

Joyable

Series A in 2015
Joyable, Inc. offers digital therapy services aimed at helping individuals overcome depression and social anxiety through an online platform. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, the company utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to provide effective and affordable solutions for mental health challenges. Joyable's program is designed to be convenient and private, allowing users to engage with the content at their own pace. The platform integrates technology with personalized coaching to ensure that clients not only begin the program but also successfully complete it. As of March 2019, Joyable operates as a subsidiary of AbleTo, Inc.

CircleUp

Series C in 2015
CircleUp is a San Francisco-based company established in 2012, operating an online platform that connects early-stage consumer and retail brands with accredited investors. The platform facilitates capital raising and provides resources to these companies, enabling them to grow and scale. CircleUp's proprietary machine learning platform, Helio, evaluates and predicts the potential success of over 1.3 million consumer businesses, aiding in the discovery and selection of promising investment opportunities.

Camino Financial

Angel Round in 2015
Camino Financial, Inc. is an AI-driven community lending platform based in Los Angeles, California, that focuses on providing affordable credit and wealth-building solutions to underserved entrepreneurs. Founded in 2014, the company utilizes proprietary credit assessment and data aggregation technology to identify and offer tailored loan products to businesses that are often overlooked by traditional financial institutions. Camino Financial specializes in helping small businesses secure various funding options, including term loans, SBA express loans, merchant cash advances, and invoice financing, while also providing financial services such as credit analytics and technical assistance. By partnering with financial institutions and mission-aligned organizations, the company effectively pools resources to distribute low-cost funding and educational support. As a nationally certified Community Development Financial Institution, Camino Financial has facilitated over $140 million in funding across the United States, significantly contributing to the financial growth and stability of its clients.

Upstart

Series C in 2015
Upstart is a fintech company that operates an AI-driven lending platform. Founded in 2012, it connects consumers with banks and investors through its platform, offering personal loans, automotive financing, home equity lines of credit, and small-dollar loans. Upstart's proprietary underwriting model considers various factors to assess borrowers' creditworthiness, enabling higher approval rates and lower loss rates.

HelloTech

Seed Round in 2015
HelloTech, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company that offers in-home and online information technology support services. Founded in 2014, it provides a range of solutions including computer setup, virus removal, data backup, smart TV installation, iOS training, and technology consultation. With a focus on enhancing the consumer experience, HelloTech utilizes a vetted and background-checked on-demand workforce to assist individuals in managing and upgrading their home technology. The company aims to simplify technology adoption and troubleshooting for consumers, ensuring they can fully enjoy the benefits of modern technology.

HelloTech

Seed Round in 2015
HelloTech, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company that offers in-home and online information technology support services. Founded in 2014, it provides a range of solutions including computer setup, virus removal, data backup, smart TV installation, iOS training, and technology consultation. With a focus on enhancing the consumer experience, HelloTech utilizes a vetted and background-checked on-demand workforce to assist individuals in managing and upgrading their home technology. The company aims to simplify technology adoption and troubleshooting for consumers, ensuring they can fully enjoy the benefits of modern technology.

True Link Financial

Seed Round in 2015
True Link Financial provides financial services aimed at protecting and increasing independence for people at financial risk, including individuals with disabilities, vulnerable older adults, and people in recovery. The company offers Visa prepaid cards for families and professionals to safeguard beneficiaries, along with investment management and fiduciary accounts. It also provides a software platform that supports budgeting, disbursements, record keeping, reporting, and communication for conservators, guardians, attorneys, independent fiduciaries, nonprofit pooled trusts, family member trustees, and trust companies. The platform helps prevent financial exploitation, limits impulsive cash use that could threaten stability, and preserves access to government benefits. True Link also offers personalized retirement investment planning to deliver steady retirement income. By combining payment tools, investment services, and guardianship-focused technology, the company aims to help vulnerable clients maintain financial independence and stay informed about unusual or potentially fraudulent activity across accounts.

Assembly

Venture Round in 2014
Assembly is a web collaboration platform that enables users to develop apps, widgets, platforms, and APIs with the help of other users. It is a global community that connects designers, developers, coders, writers, marketers, and more with each other and enables them retain the ownership of their software and receive profit for their contributions. The entire process is a collaborative effort, including vision, development, design, and marketing. Each product has App Coins, which are earned by contributing work. Assembly was launched by Dave Newman, Matthew Deiters, and Chris Lloyd in 2013 and is operated from California, United States.

Assembly

Seed Round in 2014
Assembly specializes in installing cameras and remote monitoring software along assembly lines in Chinese factories. Its digital platform, Assembly CORE, manages various operations like scheduling, maintenance, and testing procedures via web and mobile apps. The company also offers hardware products such as a-cube for code scanning and compliance recording, a-console for displaying instructions to workers, and a-camera for recording. Assembly aims to enhance production quality, prevent fraud, and facilitate international business opportunities.

Buffer

Series A in 2014
Buffer, Inc. is a social media management company founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, California. It provides a tool that allows marketers and agencies to schedule and manage their social media posts across various platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, and Pinterest. The Buffer tool enables users to engage with multimedia content, collaborate with team members, and gather insights to enhance their social media strategies. Additionally, Buffer offers Pablo, an image creation tool designed to help users produce engaging visuals for their social media posts. The company serves a diverse clientele, including businesses and non-profit organizations, aiming to facilitate effective communication and audience engagement through streamlined social media management.

Good Eggs

Series A in 2014
Good Eggs, Inc. is an online grocery delivery service based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2011. The company specializes in providing a diverse range of products, including fresh, local produce, meal kits, grocery staples, and beverages such as wine and beer. Good Eggs emphasizes thoughtfully sourced, sustainable ingredients, offering items like dairy products, meats, seafood, snacks, pantry essentials, and health and home goods. By focusing on quality and local sourcing, Good Eggs aims to deliver an exceptional grocery shopping experience, allowing customers to conveniently order fresh food and have it delivered directly to their homes or offices in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Mark One

Seed Round in 2014
Mark One is a consumer brand based in San Francisco, California, focused on creating products that encourage healthier lifestyle choices. Co-founded by Justin Lee and Yves Behar, along with the fuseproject team, the company introduced its flagship product, Vessyl, a smart cup designed to automatically track liquid consumption in real time. This innovative device helps users monitor their hydration levels effectively, aligning with the brand's mission to engage and inform individuals about their dietary habits.

Particle

Seed Round in 2014
Particle Industries, Inc. is a provider of a comprehensive platform designed for the prototyping, scaling, and management of Internet of Things (IoT) products. The company offers a range of hardware development kits, including the Photon for Wi-Fi projects and the Electron for cellular-connected devices, along with various accessories like antennas and USB shields. Particle also delivers software tools such as Tinker, a mobile application for remote control, and Particle Build, a web-based development environment that allows users to write and deploy code easily. Its cloud platform facilitates secure interactions with connected devices through modern APIs, supporting developers in creating intelligent web services. With over 150,000 product builders across more than 170 countries, including notable clients like NASA and SpaceX, Particle has established itself as a key player in the IoT landscape. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Shenzhen, China, the company has been recognized for its innovation and impact in the IoT sector.

Quarterly

Series A in 2014
Quarterly Inc., established in 2011 and headquartered in West Hollywood, California, operates a unique subscription service. It connects users with influential figures they admire by mailing curated, physical items every quarter, handpicked by these contributors themselves. This service aims to foster tangible interactions, bridging the gap between online connections and real-world experiences.

Eat Just

Series B in 2014
Eat Just, Inc., founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California, focuses on creating plant-based food products aimed at improving the food system. The company offers a variety of items, including plant-based scrambled eggs, flavored mayonnaise, dressings, cookie doughs, and meat alternatives. Their flagship product, JUST Egg, has garnered significant recognition, being featured in lists such as Popular Science's "100 Greatest Innovations." Eat Just emphasizes innovation through a unique discovery platform for food ingredients, combining scientific research with culinary expertise from Michelin-starred chefs. The company has been acknowledged in various prestigious lists, including Fast Company’s "Most Innovative Companies" and Entrepreneur’s "100 Brilliant Companies."

UpCounsel

Seed Round in 2013
UpCounsel operates an online marketplace that connects businesses with lawyers in the United States based on user preferences. It enables clients to access legal services across areas including agreements, business formation, patents, trademarks, immigration, general counsel, labor and employment, and securities and finance. The platform serves startups, executives, HR teams, and legal departments, helping them find suitable counsel and collaborate on documents. The company provides features such as document collaboration tools, billing and invoicing, and opportunities for lawyers to market their services, facilitating efficient connections, secure transactions, and streamlined engagement. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, UpCounsel positions itself as a platform to simplify hiring legal help and managing legal work.

Good Eggs

Series A in 2013
Good Eggs, Inc. is an online grocery delivery service based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2011. The company specializes in providing a diverse range of products, including fresh, local produce, meal kits, grocery staples, and beverages such as wine and beer. Good Eggs emphasizes thoughtfully sourced, sustainable ingredients, offering items like dairy products, meats, seafood, snacks, pantry essentials, and health and home goods. By focusing on quality and local sourcing, Good Eggs aims to deliver an exceptional grocery shopping experience, allowing customers to conveniently order fresh food and have it delivered directly to their homes or offices in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Eat Just

Series A in 2013
Eat Just, Inc., founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California, focuses on creating plant-based food products aimed at improving the food system. The company offers a variety of items, including plant-based scrambled eggs, flavored mayonnaise, dressings, cookie doughs, and meat alternatives. Their flagship product, JUST Egg, has garnered significant recognition, being featured in lists such as Popular Science's "100 Greatest Innovations." Eat Just emphasizes innovation through a unique discovery platform for food ingredients, combining scientific research with culinary expertise from Michelin-starred chefs. The company has been acknowledged in various prestigious lists, including Fast Company’s "Most Innovative Companies" and Entrepreneur’s "100 Brilliant Companies."

Upstart

Series A in 2013
Upstart is a fintech company that operates an AI-driven lending platform. Founded in 2012, it connects consumers with banks and investors through its platform, offering personal loans, automotive financing, home equity lines of credit, and small-dollar loans. Upstart's proprietary underwriting model considers various factors to assess borrowers' creditworthiness, enabling higher approval rates and lower loss rates.

Good Eggs

Seed Round in 2013
Good Eggs, Inc. is an online grocery delivery service based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2011. The company specializes in providing a diverse range of products, including fresh, local produce, meal kits, grocery staples, and beverages such as wine and beer. Good Eggs emphasizes thoughtfully sourced, sustainable ingredients, offering items like dairy products, meats, seafood, snacks, pantry essentials, and health and home goods. By focusing on quality and local sourcing, Good Eggs aims to deliver an exceptional grocery shopping experience, allowing customers to conveniently order fresh food and have it delivered directly to their homes or offices in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Assembly

Seed Round in 2013
Assembly is a web collaboration platform that enables users to develop apps, widgets, platforms, and APIs with the help of other users. It is a global community that connects designers, developers, coders, writers, marketers, and more with each other and enables them retain the ownership of their software and receive profit for their contributions. The entire process is a collaborative effort, including vision, development, design, and marketing. Each product has App Coins, which are earned by contributing work. Assembly was launched by Dave Newman, Matthew Deiters, and Chris Lloyd in 2013 and is operated from California, United States.

Blue Bottle Coffee

Series A in 2012
Blue Bottle Coffee is a specialty coffee company that delivers fresh-roasted beans nationwide through subscriptions. With a global team of hundreds, they operate cafes in multiple cities and offer a range of brewing tools and merchandise.

Gumroad

Seed Round in 2012
Founded in 2011, Gumroad operates an online platform enabling creators to buy and sell digital goods such as music albums, movies, design templates, source codes, and merchandise directly to their audiences.

Thumbtack

Series A in 2012
Thumbtack is an online services marketplace that connects homeowners with local professionals across categories including movers and packers, contractors, plumbers, roofers, cleaners, handymen, attorneys, web designers, application developers, personal trainers, electricians, landscapers, and photographers. It provides personalized guidance on what to do and when to do it, and recommendations on who to hire from a large community of service providers, enabling homeowners to manage and complete home projects by hiring the right professionals. Founded in 2008 and based in San Francisco, Thumbtack helps users plan, manage, and execute home improvement, repair, and everyday service needs.

Quarterly

Seed Round in 2011
Quarterly Inc., established in 2011 and headquartered in West Hollywood, California, operates a unique subscription service. It connects users with influential figures they admire by mailing curated, physical items every quarter, handpicked by these contributors themselves. This service aims to foster tangible interactions, bridging the gap between online connections and real-world experiences.

TaskRabbit

Series B in 2011
TaskRabbit, Inc. is an online platform that connects clients with taskers for same-day home services. Founded in 2008 and based in San Francisco, California, TaskRabbit offers a variety of services including minor home repairs, furniture assembly, moving, house cleaning, and yard work. The platform allows users to easily book freelance labor for everyday tasks, facilitating immediate assistance within their local communities. TaskRabbit operates in thousands of cities across nine countries, including the United States, Canada, and several European nations, and is available in over 200 IKEA stores worldwide. In 2017, the company became a subsidiary of Ingka Group, which is part of the IKEA family.

Getable

Seed Round in 2011
Getable, Inc. is an online equipment rental service based in San Francisco, California, established in 2009. The company allows consumers to easily search, compare, and rent a variety of products, including electronics, appliances, fashion wear, furniture, event supplies, sports gear, tools, vehicles, and more. Getable acts as a rental concierge, facilitating access to equipment from trusted local suppliers, ensuring transparent pricing with no hidden fees. Customers can place orders through the company's mobile app, by phone, or via text, making the rental process convenient and efficient. With a commitment to customer satisfaction, Getable partners only with reputable suppliers and is dedicated to resolving any issues that may arise during the rental experience. The company leverages its extensive industry knowledge to enhance the equipment rental process, focusing on user-friendly solutions that prioritizes customer needs.

Good Eggs

Seed Round in 2011
Good Eggs, Inc. is an online grocery delivery service based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2011. The company specializes in providing a diverse range of products, including fresh, local produce, meal kits, grocery staples, and beverages such as wine and beer. Good Eggs emphasizes thoughtfully sourced, sustainable ingredients, offering items like dairy products, meats, seafood, snacks, pantry essentials, and health and home goods. By focusing on quality and local sourcing, Good Eggs aims to deliver an exceptional grocery shopping experience, allowing customers to conveniently order fresh food and have it delivered directly to their homes or offices in the San Francisco Bay Area.

TaskRabbit

Series A in 2011
TaskRabbit, Inc. is an online platform that connects clients with taskers for same-day home services. Founded in 2008 and based in San Francisco, California, TaskRabbit offers a variety of services including minor home repairs, furniture assembly, moving, house cleaning, and yard work. The platform allows users to easily book freelance labor for everyday tasks, facilitating immediate assistance within their local communities. TaskRabbit operates in thousands of cities across nine countries, including the United States, Canada, and several European nations, and is available in over 200 IKEA stores worldwide. In 2017, the company became a subsidiary of Ingka Group, which is part of the IKEA family.
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