Collaborative Fund

Founded in New York in 2010 by Craig Shapiro, Collaborative Fund is an investment firm focused on creative fields within technology and media. It invests based on the growth of the creative class and collaborative consumption.

Sophie Bakalar

Partner

Bryan Chang

Principal

Tejinder Gill

Principal

Andrew Montgomery

Partner

Tsung Xu

Venture Partner

Past deals in USA

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.

Boston Materials

Series A in 2024
Boston Materials designs and manufactures advanced composite materials, including carbon fiber pre-pregs enabled by its patented Z-axis Fiber technology, which uses vertically aligned carbon fibers to improve energy transfer. The company produces magnetically assembled carbon fiber pre-pregs and other specialty materials for semiconductors, aerospace platforms, and thermal management, delivering lightweight, high-performance solutions for electronics, aviation, electrified vehicles, and related industries. Its processes include roll-to-roll manufacturing with in-line quality control to support scalable production and consistent quality across applications.

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.

Endolith

Seed Round in 2024
Endolith is a biotechnology company specializing in sustainable mining. It employs microbes, synthetic biology, and cloud computing to extract critical minerals, such as copper, from low-grade ores. Collaborating with leading mining companies, Endolith aims to commercialize its innovative technology, reducing environmental impact and supporting the clean energy transition.

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.

Pontera

Venture Round in 2023
Pontera, formerly known as FeeX, is a fintech company founded in 2012 that facilitates improved retirement and wealth management for clients by enabling financial advisors to manage and trade held-away accounts. The platform integrates with a wide range of retirement plans and works seamlessly with existing portfolio management tools, enhancing the ability of advisors to improve their clients' financial outcomes. Pontera's solution emphasizes data protection while ensuring that clients maintain ultimate control over their accounts. The company collaborates with registered investment advisors, broker-dealers, and some of the largest financial institutions in the United States, aiming to help individuals achieve greater wealth and financial security as they approach retirement.

Phaidra

Series A in 2023
Phaidra, Inc. is a Seattle-based company established in 2019 that specializes in designing and developing artificial intelligence solutions for industrial sectors in the United States. The company focuses on providing AI and machine learning technologies aimed at enhancing performance in large-scale facilities. Phaidra's offerings include a virtual plant operator service that utilizes closed-loop AI control to empower operations teams in mission-critical environments. By analyzing extensive sensor data, Phaidra creates intelligent agents that automatically optimize and manage complex industrial processes. This innovative approach helps clients improve energy efficiency, increase safety and stability, and maximize operational yield, contributing to greater sustainability in their operations.

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.

Fork & Good

Venture Round in 2023
Fork & Good is a Brooklyn-based food company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing a new approach to food production. The company focuses on producing cultivated meat, which involves growing real meat cells to create pure animal proteins and fats that are clean, traceable, and flavorful. By emphasizing sustainability, Fork & Good aims to provide consumers with affordable and healthy food options, ensuring that its products deliver the essential nutrients while addressing the growing demand for sustainable food solutions.

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.

wasted*

Seed Round in 2023
Wasted* is a Vermont-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in transforming human waste into effective, safe, and sustainable fertilizers. Through its innovative circular sanitation technology, Wasted* separates urine from feces, preserving the nutrients contained in both while eliminating the need for chemical additives. This process not only enhances the value of human waste but also promotes a circular sanitation economy, effectively connecting individuals to their local environment. By enabling clients to convert waste into a sustainable resource, Wasted* addresses waste treatment and disposal challenges while contributing to environmental sustainability.

Oula Health

Series A in 2023
Oula Health, Inc. is a maternity care provider based in Brooklyn, New York, established in 2019. The company focuses on redesigning maternity care by integrating obstetrics and midwifery to create a personalized and evidence-based experience for expecting families. Oula operates clinics and offers home-based prenatal care services, aiming to set a new standard for pregnancy care that harmonizes modern medical practices with a compassionate approach. Through its innovative model, Oula Health seeks to enhance the overall maternity care experience for its clients.

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.

Paces

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Paces is developing a data platform aimed at enhancing the development and operation of green infrastructure projects. By providing actionable data signals across 3,500 U.S. counties, the platform encompasses a variety of critical information, including environmental, permitting, zoning, interconnection data, and competition risks. Additionally, Paces offers modeled signals that assess climate risks, profitability forecasts, and parcel rankings. This granular data is tailored to specific land parcels and green infrastructure assets, enabling developers, operators, and investors to make informed decisions about profitable construction and investment in sustainable projects.

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.

Natural Fiber Welding

Series B in 2022
Natural Fiber Welding, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Peoria, Illinois, specializes in the manufacture and supply of sustainable fabrics and materials derived from natural fibers. The company has developed a circularity platform that produces high-performance, plastic-free materials from plants, which are applicable across various industries, including fashion, footwear, automotive, and upholstery. By integrating its innovative technology into existing supply chains, Natural Fiber Welding enables brands to design and scale environmentally friendly products, thereby promoting sustainability in material usage.

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.

Mori

Series B in 2022
Mori, formerly known as Overlook Research, is a company that develops a natural biopolymer coating designed to extend the shelf life of perishable foods. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Mori's innovative coating is made from proteins extracted from natural silk using salt and water. This protective layer helps slow the spoiling process of various food items, including fruits, vegetables, meat, and seafood, thereby reducing food waste. By focusing on sustainable and economical solutions, Mori aims to transform the food supply and enhance the efficiency of the food, agriculture, and packaging industries.

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.

Quaise

Series A in 2022
Founded in 2018, Quaise is an innovative energy company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It specializes in developing and commercializing advanced millimeter-wave drilling systems to access geothermal energy sources worldwide, overcoming geographical limitations.

Order

Series B in 2022
Negotiatus Corp. is a New York-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in online purchasing software. Its flagship platform, Negotiatus, is designed to streamline the entire purchasing process for businesses, allowing administrators and users to place orders, manage spending, and submit payments across various vendors efficiently. The platform offers enterprise-level control and analytics, facilitating a simple and powerful experience from sourcing to payment without the complexities of heavy implementation or maintenance. With a quick onboarding process of fewer than two weeks, Negotiatus is trusted by numerous fast-growing companies across diverse industries, including health and wellness and professional services. The software enables businesses to analyze multiple vendor accounts effortlessly, enhancing operational efficiency and financial oversight.

Olympian Motors

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Olympian Motors is a New York-based startup manufacturing electric vehicles (EVs) using a proprietary modular system that reduces tooling and labor costs by 80% and speeds up production lead time by 60%. The company aims to revolutionize traditional car manufacturing in the U.S., bringing agility, speed, and cost-efficiency to the industry. Olympian Motors produces EVs in Brooklyn and Detroit facilities, with an initial capacity of 320 vehicles annually, planning to expand to 20,000 vehicles by 2025. Their EVs prioritize aesthetics, nature, and minimalism, using steel, wood, and recycled materials instead of plastic.

Kula Bio

Series A in 2022
Kula Bio, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing sustainable solutions for modern agriculture. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company specializes in biofertilizers that harness nitrogen-fixing microbes energized by renewable energy sources. This innovative approach allows Kula Bio to produce organic nitrogen fertilizers that aim to replace traditional synthetic fertilizers, promoting both agricultural productivity and environmental stewardship. By enhancing natural microbial processes, Kula Bio’s products enable farmers to improve crop yields while prioritizing sustainability and eco-friendliness in farming practices.

Fable

Series A in 2021
Fable, Inc. is a computer software company based in New York that develops a web-based motion design platform. Founded in 2018, Fable aims to empower creators by providing an accessible tool for storytelling through motion. The platform facilitates collaboration among teams and enhances the creative process for both beginners and experienced professionals. Users can easily create animations and save their projects as GIFs or HD videos, making it a versatile solution for various creative needs.

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.

Spoiler Alert

Series A in 2021
Spoiler Alert is a Boston-based software company that provides an inventory liquidation platform specifically designed for perishable consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands. The company operates primarily at the manufacturing plant or distribution center level, enabling food and beverage brands to effectively manage their excess and slow-moving inventory. Spoiler Alert's platform allows these brands to digitize their liquidation processes within a private network of discount retailers and nonprofit organizations. By focusing on maximizing value recovery and enhancing customer relationships, the company aims to streamline the typically manual sales processes faced by supply chain managers. Founded by MIT alumni, Spoiler Alert collaborates with prominent brands, including Campbell's, Danone, HelloFresh, and Kraft Heinz, while also working to support a network of discount channels dedicated to improving food access and reducing food waste.

Baselane

Seed Round in 2021
Baselane is a banking and finance platform for landlords and real estate investors in the United States. It integrates users' bank accounts with expense management, rent collection, bookkeeping, cash flow tracking and performance analytics, delivering tailored financial services, automated tools and actionable insights to save time, improve financial visibility and help grow investment portfolios. The company serves more than 12 million landlords and real estate investors who own over 25 million homes, empowering independent property owners to manage finances efficiently and increase returns.

Kula Bio

Seed Round in 2021
Kula Bio, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing sustainable solutions for modern agriculture. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company specializes in biofertilizers that harness nitrogen-fixing microbes energized by renewable energy sources. This innovative approach allows Kula Bio to produce organic nitrogen fertilizers that aim to replace traditional synthetic fertilizers, promoting both agricultural productivity and environmental stewardship. By enhancing natural microbial processes, Kula Bio’s products enable farmers to improve crop yields while prioritizing sustainability and eco-friendliness in farming practices.

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.

Inbox Health

Series A in 2021
Inbox Health Corp. is a digital healthcare company based in New Haven, Connecticut, founded in 2014. It specializes in developing a patient communication platform aimed at medical billers in the United States. The Inbox Health platform automates the patient communication process through bi-directional correspondence and utilizes proprietary algorithms, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. This enables patients to better understand their medical bills and access various payment options. By analyzing a wide range of data points across its customer base, the platform allows billers to personalize the billing, payment, and communication experiences for each patient, ultimately enhancing patient collections and overall satisfaction. The company's mission is to reduce administrative waste in healthcare by streamlining the billing and payment experience for patients.

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.

Fable

Seed Round in 2020
Fable, Inc. is a computer software company based in New York that develops a web-based motion design platform. Founded in 2018, Fable aims to empower creators by providing an accessible tool for storytelling through motion. The platform facilitates collaboration among teams and enhances the creative process for both beginners and experienced professionals. Users can easily create animations and save their projects as GIFs or HD videos, making it a versatile solution for various creative needs.

Nebulous

Seed Round in 2020
Nebulous, Inc. is a technology company focused on developing blockchain hardware and software infrastructure for the decentralized internet. Founded in 2014 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company is known for its flagship product, Sia, a decentralized cloud storage platform that utilizes blockchain technology to create a data storage marketplace. Additionally, Nebulous offers Skynet, a decentralized content delivery network (CDN) and file-sharing platform tailored for developers, along with SiaStream, which provides affordable storage solutions for media files, enabling fast streaming. As a core contributor to the open-source Skynet project, Nebulous plays a significant role in advancing the decentralized web ecosystem.

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 plant-based food company that develops meat and seafood alternatives using koji mycelium-derived proteins. Its products include plant-based meats such as a salmon burger that mimic the taste, texture, and nutrition of animal-derived products. By leveraging natural koji proteins, Prime Roots aims to lower the environmental footprint of protein supply by reducing reliance on conventional animal farming, while offering protein-rich options for both meat eaters and vegetarians. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, Prime Roots operates in the food industry.

Oula Health

Seed Round in 2020
Oula Health, Inc. is a maternity care provider based in Brooklyn, New York, established in 2019. The company focuses on redesigning maternity care by integrating obstetrics and midwifery to create a personalized and evidence-based experience for expecting families. Oula operates clinics and offers home-based prenatal care services, aiming to set a new standard for pregnancy care that harmonizes modern medical practices with a compassionate approach. Through its innovative model, Oula Health seeks to enhance the overall maternity care experience for its clients.

Quaise

Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2018, Quaise is an innovative energy company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It specializes in developing and commercializing advanced millimeter-wave drilling systems to access geothermal energy sources worldwide, overcoming geographical limitations.

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.

Monument

Seed Round in 2020
Monument, Inc. is a New York-based company that provides an online platform for alcohol addiction treatment, connecting patients with healthcare professionals through telehealth services. Founded in 2019, Monument develops personalized treatment plans that cater to individual goals and lifestyles, offering a comprehensive approach that includes access to a supportive community, virtual therapy sessions, and physician-prescribed medications. The platform features synchronous and asynchronous communications, enabling users to engage in hour-long video sessions, participate in therapist-moderated support groups, and access resources to help them change their relationship with alcohol. Monument's focus on affordability and customization positions it as a modern solution for individuals seeking to address their alcohol-related challenges entirely online.

Particle Health

Series A in 2020
Particle Health develops blockchain-based technology solutions for collective anonymization and sharing of clinical information. Its platform enables patients to share medical records from thousands of sources, standardizing data to FHIR R4 for scalable use. The company serves telemedicine, pharmacy, and virtual health companies.

Coin Metrics

Series A in 2020
Founded in 2017, Coin Metrics provides comprehensive crypto financial intelligence. It offers network data, market data, indexes, and risk management solutions to institutions, empowering them with transparent and actionable insights for informed decision-making.

Inbox Health

Venture Round in 2020
Inbox Health Corp. is a digital healthcare company based in New Haven, Connecticut, founded in 2014. It specializes in developing a patient communication platform aimed at medical billers in the United States. The Inbox Health platform automates the patient communication process through bi-directional correspondence and utilizes proprietary algorithms, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. This enables patients to better understand their medical bills and access various payment options. By analyzing a wide range of data points across its customer base, the platform allows billers to personalize the billing, payment, and communication experiences for each patient, ultimately enhancing patient collections and overall satisfaction. The company's mission is to reduce administrative waste in healthcare by streamlining the billing and payment experience for patients.

Olipop

Series A in 2020
Olipop is a beverage brand that offers digestive health sparkling tonics made with fiber, prebiotics, and botanicals. The range includes flavors such as strawberry, vanilla, cinnamon, cola, and lemon, positioned as an alternative to traditional soda. The product line is designed to support microbiome balance, digestive function, and metabolic health, and is marketed as clinically backed and affordable. The brand is based in Oakland, California.

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.

Onaroll

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2019, Onaroll is a technology company based in New York City. It operates an employee rewards platform designed to enhance shift worker retention by incentivizing productivity and longevity through performance-based rewards.

Bison Trails

Series A in 2019
Bison Trails Co. is a blockchain infrastructure platform that enables operators to run nodes securely across multiple blockchains. Founded in 2018 and based in New York, the company focuses on providing enterprise-grade security and a multi-cloud, multi-region distribution system, ensuring a 99.99% uptime guarantee for node operators. Bison Trails aims to enhance the overall blockchain ecosystem by offering a robust and secure infrastructure, facilitating activities such as staking, validating, voting, and transacting without the need for customers to develop their own security or operational capabilities. Through its technology, Bison Trails supports the participation of various stakeholders in the blockchain space, promoting transparency and decentralization.

Banjo Robinson

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Banjo Robinson operates a subscription-based platform that delivers monthly letters from a magical globetrotting cat, Banjo Robinson, to children. It partners with bestselling children's authors to create content and has expanded to a format that combines a children's book and a plush toy that invites real-life responses, breaking the fourth wall. The program is designed to spark reading and writing, particularly for reluctant writers, by gamifying penmanship and blending screen-free, multidisciplinary learning with imaginative play. Targeting children aged 4-9, it emphasizes social-emotional learning, geography, language learning, culture, and creativity, while offering a mass-market, affordable option. The company has sent 120,000 letters to children in 41 countries and envisions foreign language editions and English language learning expansions in Europe, South America, and Asia. Banjo Robinson operates as a privately owned venture, with representation across books, television, and licensing.

ZEBEDEE

Seed Round in 2019
Zebedee, Inc., established in 2019 and based in Hoboken, New Jersey, specializes in integrating Bitcoin and Lightning Network support into digital gaming environments. Its platform, ZEBEDEE, enables game developers to facilitate in-game microtransactions using Bitcoin, allowing players to send, receive, and store limited quantities of the cryptocurrency within their games. This fosters a seamless, frictionless exchange of value between players, developers, streamers, and watchers, powering digital economies within these gaming environments.

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.

Lovevery

Series B in 2019
Lovevery, Inc. is a Boise, Idaho-based company that specializes in creating educational play products for infants and toddlers. Founded in 2015, Lovevery offers a range of stage-based learning kits designed by child development experts to enhance key skills such as spatial awareness, language development, and problem-solving. Its flagship product, the Play Gym, includes various toys like balls, teething rings, and activity cards that cater to the developmental needs of babies at different stages. Lovevery's commitment to early learning extends beyond physical products, as it also provides resources and multi-channel content for parents, facilitating a holistic approach to childhood education. The company has received recognition from notable publications and is supported by several prominent investors.

Flipside Crypto

Seed Round in 2019
Flipside Crypto, Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in providing analytics and business intelligence for blockchain organizations. The company offers a range of services, including cryptocurrency management, digital walleting, custody services, and portfolio dashboards aimed at investors. Flipside Crypto is known for its suite of analytics tools that deliver insights into user behaviors, developer activities, and financial metrics, including the Fundamental Crypto Asset Score (FCAS), which measures the health of cryptocurrency projects. The company collaborates with various partners to distribute its analytics, enhancing the visibility and understanding of cryptocurrency markets. Flipside Crypto is supported by notable investors, including Coinbase Ventures and True Ventures.

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.

Brave Care

Seed Round in 2019
Brave Care operates pediatric primary and urgent care clinics in Oregon and Texas, offering both emergency and non‑emergency services. The clinics provide treatment for common childhood conditions such as allergies, asthma, ear pain, fever, minor fractures, and urinary tract infections, as well as on‑site laboratory and X‑ray services. A team of pediatric doctors and medical professionals delivers care in a child‑friendly environment designed to reduce the stress and cost associated with emergency medicine. The company also offers a website and mobile app that give parents nationwide access to pediatric advice and support. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Brave Care focuses on improving access to quality pediatric care.

WAVE Meditation

Seed Round in 2019
WAVE Meditation Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing subscription-based mobile application software for meditation. The company offers a music-guided app designed for at-home meditation, focusing on daily rituals that incorporate breath, body, and rhythm. In addition to its digital offerings, WAVE Meditation also manufactures a connected foam cushion to enhance the meditation experience. The company's mission is to facilitate mindfulness and well-being through accessible meditation tools.

Umbrella

Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 1995, Umbrella offers home maintenance services on a membership basis. Its platform connects senior citizens with local workers for tasks such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical repairs, seasonal tasks, and cleaning services, enabling seniors to live safely and independently in their own homes.

Nebulous

Seed Round in 2019
Nebulous, Inc. is a technology company focused on developing blockchain hardware and software infrastructure for the decentralized internet. Founded in 2014 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company is known for its flagship product, Sia, a decentralized cloud storage platform that utilizes blockchain technology to create a data storage marketplace. Additionally, Nebulous offers Skynet, a decentralized content delivery network (CDN) and file-sharing platform tailored for developers, along with SiaStream, which provides affordable storage solutions for media files, enabling fast streaming. As a core contributor to the open-source Skynet project, Nebulous plays a significant role in advancing the decentralized web ecosystem.

goTenna

Series C in 2019
goTenna, Inc. is a company based in Brooklyn, New York, that specializes in off-grid communication solutions. Founded in 2013, it develops innovative devices that allow users to send messages and share GPS locations using their smartphones, even in the absence of central connectivity. The company's flagship product incorporates a cognitive digital radio and an app that generates its own signal, enabling communication through a mesh networking protocol known as Aspen Grove™. This technology facilitates decentralized and programmable mobile infrastructure, making it useful for a variety of applications across public sector, enterprise, and Internet of Things markets. goTenna's mission is rooted in the need for resilient communication systems, a vision that emerged following the disruptions caused by Hurricane Sandy in 2012. The company's devices are characterized by their low power consumption, long-range capabilities, and use of low bandwidth radio frequencies, allowing users to communicate without relying on traditional internet or cellular networks.

Livepeer

Series A in 2019
Livepeer develops an open platform for decentralized live video broadcasting. It combines blockchain technology, economic incentives, and open media servers to enable peer-to-peer networks for live streaming.

Envizzo

Seed Round in 2019
Envizzo Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2016 that operates as an online marketplace specializing in the rental and sale of home furnishing products, including furniture, appliances, and consumer electronics. The platform caters primarily to real estate operators, such as developers and large property managers, by offering over 40,000 curated products from more than 300 partners. In addition to its extensive product offerings, Envizzo provides a range of services that include interior design, logistics, installation, and white glove delivery and assembly. This comprehensive approach allows clients to efficiently decorate and furnish both commercial and residential properties while saving time and resources.

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.

Kids on 45th

Seed Round in 2019
Kids on 45th, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in selling used clothing for children. Incorporated in 2018, the company operates as an e-commerce platform aimed at helping parents purchase affordable, high-quality, nearly-new clothing for their growing kids. Through a wardrobe subscription service, Kids on 45th provides customers with access to gently-used kids' clothes, which are conveniently delivered to their homes. This innovative approach not only offers cost-effective solutions for families but also promotes sustainability by giving new life to pre-owned garments.

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.

Fourpost

Seed Round in 2018
Fourpost Inc. is a retail company that operates a unique shopping destination designed to connect consumers with a diverse array of brands in a community-oriented environment. Established in 2018 and based in New York, Fourpost features a collection of studio shops, eateries, and event spaces that host local businesses and startups, allowing them to engage with customers directly. The company emphasizes family-friendly experiences, offering rotating selections of fresh brands, local dining options, and interactive programming, including workshops and educational events for both adults and children. Additionally, Fourpost provides a SaaS platform that equips its members with essential tools and resources, such as onboarding, account management, business training, and event scheduling, facilitating a comprehensive support system for brand growth and consumer engagement.

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.

Spyce

Series A in 2018
Spyce is a restaurant founded in 2015 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, that aims to revolutionize the dining experience with its innovative automated cooking platform. The establishment offers a diverse menu of globally-inspired seasonal salads and warm bowls, emphasizing freshness and quality. Spyce utilizes a fully robotic kitchen that integrates a refrigerator, dishwasher, stove-top, and a robotic chef, allowing it to prepare meals from fresh ingredients without human intervention. This technology enables the restaurant to provide consumers with healthy and affordable fast food while maintaining high standards of taste and quality.

Prime Roots

Seed Round in 2018
Prime Roots is a plant-based food company that develops meat and seafood alternatives using koji mycelium-derived proteins. Its products include plant-based meats such as a salmon burger that mimic the taste, texture, and nutrition of animal-derived products. By leveraging natural koji proteins, Prime Roots aims to lower the environmental footprint of protein supply by reducing reliance on conventional animal farming, while offering protein-rich options for both meat eaters and vegetarians. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, Prime Roots operates in the food industry.

Algorand

Venture Round in 2018
Algorand is a blockchain technology company that operates a decentralized platform for digital currencies and transactions. The platform provides Layer-1 functionality, including Algorand Standard Asset tokens, Atomic Transfers, and Smart Contracts, designed to enable fast, scalable, and low-cost transactions. Founded in 2017 and based in Boston, Algorand aims to address blockchain scalability challenges through rapid, efficient consensus. The company also develops and maintains DeFi applications and digital identity solutions, and offers deployment, consultation, and maintenance services for permissioned blockchain networks to support enterprises and governments while emphasizing privacy, security, and cost efficiency.

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.

RADAR

Seed Round in 2017
Radar Relay, LLC is a technology company established in 2017 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado. It specializes in an Ethereum-based trading platform that facilitates wallet-to-wallet transactions through the 0x Protocol. The platform operates an order book, allowing users to trade tokens directly between their wallets without the need for accounts, sign-ups, or custody of assets. This approach ensures that users maintain control over their assets throughout the trading process, enhancing security and user autonomy. By eliminating traditional barriers such as deposits and withdrawal limits, Radar Relay offers a streamlined trading experience for cryptocurrency users.

Square Roots Urban Growers

Seed Round in 2017
Square Roots Urban Growers, Inc. is a Brooklyn-based company that focuses on urban farming and entrepreneurship, helping individuals and businesses cultivate local food. Founded in 2016, it offers a unique farming platform that includes a yearlong training program for selected entrepreneurs, where they learn the skills of urban farming using hydroponic, controlled-climate container farms. The company operates three main initiatives: an urban farming campus where participants grow food, a resident entrepreneur program featuring a comprehensive curriculum of training and development, and a community network designed to connect local business owners and entrepreneurs. Square Roots grows a variety of produce, such as basil, chives, and mint, which it sells through partnerships with restaurants and retail outlets, ensuring a steady supply of fresh food to urban areas year-round.

Outdoor Voices

Venture Round in 2017
Outdoor Voices is an athletic apparel company founded in 2012 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. It designs, manufactures, and sells a range of activewear products for men and women, including sports bras, tops, leggings, jackets, and accessories. The company's mission is to promote an active lifestyle by encouraging people to engage in recreational activities together. Outdoor Voices operates retail stores and sells its products online in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

TazcaConnects

Seed Round in 2017
TazcaConnects is a wireless broadband solutions provider based in Itasca, Illinois, and operates as a subsidiary of Lemko Corporation. Founded in 2013, the company specializes in managed 4G LTE broadband services, including an LTE-as-a-Service model that allows wireless operators to deploy carrier-grade broadband efficiently. TazcaConnects focuses on delivering affordable and innovative technology that enables operators to implement broadband solutions quickly without the burden of hardware and software infrastructure. The company's offerings include pay-as-you-grow models that facilitate cost-effective deployment and support for a range of simultaneous subscribers, ensuring LTE download speeds of up to 450MBps. By prioritizing fast deployment and simplicity, TazcaConnects aims to empower wireless operators to enhance connectivity within their communities.

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.

Daily Harvest

Series A in 2017
Daily Harvest is a consumer food company that operates a subscription-based platform delivering healthy frozen foods. Its offerings include smoothies, soups, bowls, lattes, breakfasts, and bites developed by nutritionists. Products are sold online. The company emphasizes direct-to-farmer relationships and a technology-driven supply chain to speed product delivery and personalize options for subscribers. Daily Harvest was founded in 2014 and is based in New York. Through its data-driven approach, it aims to provide convenient, preportioned meals without cooking.

Fishpeople

Series B in 2017
Fishpeople Seafood is a food production company founded in 2012 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon. The company specializes in providing sustainable seafood products to grocery retailers, aiming to disrupt the traditional seafood industry with innovative offerings. Fishpeople Seafood's product range includes wild American salmon, tuna, crab, and cod, all sourced sustainably. By focusing on authentic fish meat alternatives, Fishpeople Seafood enables consumers to embrace healthier and more environmentally responsible eating habits. The company is recognized for its rapid growth and commitment to sustainability in the seafood market.

The Farmer's Dog

Series A in 2017
The Farmer's Dog, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in producing and delivering homemade pet food. The company focuses on enhancing pet nutrition by offering fresh, nutritionally complete meals through a personalized subscription service. Each meal plan is tailored to the dog's specific profile, including factors such as age, breed, size, and activity level. Utilizing simple recipes made with human-grade USDA ingredients, The Farmer's Dog aims to transform the highly processed commercial dog food market by providing healthier, balanced options. By prioritizing convenience and affordability, the company has successfully filled millions of bowls across the nation, positioning itself as a leader in the future of pet care.

NextGenVest

Venture Round in 2017
NextGenVest, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in providing personal financial advisory services tailored for students. The company's platform utilizes artificial intelligence to connect students with money mentors who offer guidance on securing financial aid, scholarships, and managing student loans. Through its innovative text message service, NextGenVest delivers timely advice and reminders on critical financial decisions, helping students navigate the complexities of funding their education. As a subsidiary of CommonBond, Inc. since 2018, NextGenVest aims to reduce the burden of student loans and empower students to make informed financial choices for their higher education pursuits.

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.

goTenna

Series B in 2017
goTenna, Inc. is a company based in Brooklyn, New York, that specializes in off-grid communication solutions. Founded in 2013, it develops innovative devices that allow users to send messages and share GPS locations using their smartphones, even in the absence of central connectivity. The company's flagship product incorporates a cognitive digital radio and an app that generates its own signal, enabling communication through a mesh networking protocol known as Aspen Grove™. This technology facilitates decentralized and programmable mobile infrastructure, making it useful for a variety of applications across public sector, enterprise, and Internet of Things markets. goTenna's mission is rooted in the need for resilient communication systems, a vision that emerged following the disruptions caused by Hurricane Sandy in 2012. The company's devices are characterized by their low power consumption, long-range capabilities, and use of low bandwidth radio frequencies, allowing users to communicate without relying on traditional internet or cellular networks.

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.

Outdoor Voices

Series B in 2016
Outdoor Voices is an athletic apparel company founded in 2012 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. It designs, manufactures, and sells a range of activewear products for men and women, including sports bras, tops, leggings, jackets, and accessories. The company's mission is to promote an active lifestyle by encouraging people to engage in recreational activities together. Outdoor Voices operates retail stores and sells its products online in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

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.

Modern Meadow

Series B in 2016
Founded in 2011, Modern Meadow is a biofabrication company based in Brooklyn, New York. It specializes in growing animal-free leather using living cells, aiming to provide sustainable alternatives without compromising performance.
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