Urban League Of Springfield
Grant in 2025
Urban League Of Springfield advocates for and offers model services to African Americans and other minorities Greater Springfield.
INvets helps manage the strains of transition by analyzing and developing your resumes, giving you access to Happy LLC, and sharing the benefits Indiana provides to Veterans. INvets recognizes that leaving the military changes a family's life and may cause a great deal of stress. It is not just one individual beginning a new career.
The Literacy Alliance
Grant in 2025
The Literacy Alliance is a non-profit firm that provides education, training, learning centers, literacy programs, and tutoring services.
Tech Goes Home
Grant in 2024
Tech Goes Home is a non-profit organization providing digital skills training, computers, and home internet access to learners. Tech Goes Home provides adult programs as well as family-based intergenerational programs. TGH's family-based programs bring together youth and their caregivers to learn digital skills as a group. Each family or individual who participates in TGH's programs completes 15 hours of interactive, culturally responsive digital skills training, earning a Chromebook or iPad as well as, if necessary, 12 months of internet service.
AACCWP is a full-service organization that provides over 500 African American business owners and professionals with ongoing access.
ReadWest is a non-profit literacy agency providing one-to-one tutoring by trained volunteers.
SafeBase, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in cloud-based security software aimed at helping organizations establish and enhance their security programs. The company’s offerings include a smart trust center platform that facilitates the sharing of security posture and automates access to sensitive documents. SafeBase provides solutions such as SafeBase Inspected, which features a website badge linking to a custom security status page, as well as custom security checklists and continuous monitoring of security systems. Additionally, the software assists organizations in configuring security policies, thereby enabling them to implement robust security practices effectively.
Hume AI, established in 2021, specializes in developing AI models that enable technology to understand and respond to human emotions. Headquartered in New York and San Jose, the company offers a range of products, including expression measurement models, text-to-speech models, and speech-language models, all grounded in advanced research from psychology and machine learning. Hume AI's technology analyzes facial expressions, voice inflections, text, and other data sources to gain insights into human feelings and engagement. By prioritizing scientific rigor and ethical AI practices, Hume AI serves diverse industries, enhancing human-technology interactions with empathy and authenticity.
HealthSnap
Series B in 2024
HealthSnap develops a comprehensive virtual care management platform for healthcare organizations. Its solution enables remote patient monitoring, chronic disease management, and automated care coordination, aiming to improve patient outcomes while reducing utilization and diversifying revenue streams.
Haven Energy
Series A in 2024
Haven Energy is a climate technology company that is accelerating home energy storage adoption. Haven walks homeowners through the process of selecting, quoting, and financing a home battery system, and then connects them with vetted, qualified electricians to complete the installation. Haven works with homeowners after installation to integrate their batteries into an aggregated virtual power plant, allowing customers to monetize grid participation and significantly reduce their electricity costs.
Imaginario AI
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Imaginario AI is a technology company that specializes in an AI-powered web application designed to enhance video creation and communication for businesses and creators. The platform streamlines the content creation process by repurposing lengthy videos into polished highlights and collections, effectively reducing manual tasks. Utilizing advanced artificial intelligence tools, Imaginario's platform can identify specific scenes within long videos, enabling users to edit clips, add branding elements such as logos and color palettes, and generate sketches for ideation. This functionality empowers creative artists and content developers to transform their podcasts and other video content into engaging formats, ultimately expanding their reach and impact.
AI21 Labs
Series C in 2023
AI21 Labs is an Israeli artificial intelligence company that develops generative AI and large language models along with tools to understand and generate natural language. Founded in 2017 and based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, it provides AI-based writing and reading assistance that understands context and meaning, including a writing companion that can rephrase text to convey the intended message and generate summaries. The company's tools help users read more efficiently, analyze and visualize complex knowledge structures, and apply deep learning and NLP to transform writing and comprehension for businesses and individuals.
Urban League of Eastern MA
Grant in 2023
Urban League of Eastern MA is an organization and one of the oldest affiliates within the national urban league movement. Their doors are open to the at-large Boston community and surrounding metropolitan area residents. ULEM has been employing a multi-point strategy to deliver services and programs that aim to increase self-reliance, specifically in the area of workforce and economic development. The mission of the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts is to enable adults in Eastern MA to overcome racial, and social barriers, economic inequities, and sexual and domestic violence to employment and economic development opportunities.
ESCCI is a non-profit organization federally designated to offer nursing home care and elder services for people within the region.
YMCA of Greater Boston
Grant in 2023
The YMCA is committed to protecting personal information by following responsible information handling practices in keeping with privacy laws.
The YMCA uses modern information and communication technologies to support their YMCA activities. Their Privacy Statement covers the YMCA and their website. When visiting their website, their web server automatically logs domain name and standard information about the operating system and web browser you are using, as provided by your web browser. This information is used for statistical purposes to help us manage our site but does not identify you in any way.
They collect personal information about you only if you volunteer it in a survey, through registration and/or when making a donation. They may use this information to contact you for support purposes and to answer questions you submit to the site. All information is kept confidential.
Reality Defender
Series A in 2023
Reality Defender specializes in detecting deepfakes and AI-generated media across various formats such as audio, video, images, and text. Its patented multimodal approach enables real-time detection of advanced impersonations, helping mitigate risks associated with manipulated content. The platform offers flexible deployment options that integrate smoothly into existing infrastructure.
Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative
Grant in 2023
Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative's vision is that all children are embraced by our community as our own and supported to reach their full potential in school and in life, cradle to career.
The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holyoke
Grant in 2023
The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holyoke enables all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
The Literacy Alliance
Grant in 2023
The Literacy Alliance is a non-profit firm that provides education, training, learning centers, literacy programs, and tutoring services.
Resemble AI
Series A in 2023
Founded in 2019, Resemble AI specializes in developing speech-generating technology. Using proprietary deep-learning models, they create realistic voice clones for various applications, serving primarily the entertainment sector and marketing agencies. Their solutions enable real-time speech-to-speech transformation with granular control over inflections and intonations.
Per Scholas is a nonprofit that provides no-cost technology training and workforce development programs to help underserved communities access technology careers. It aims to break the cycle of poverty by delivering education and opportunities and preparing students for in-demand technical roles such as cybersecurity analysis, software engineering, and IT support. The organization also offers professional development and job placement assistance to help graduates secure rewarding technology jobs. Per Scholas works to create a more diverse tech workforce by recruiting women and people of color and serving groups underrepresented in IT employment. Its programs align with employer needs, focusing on practical, market-relevant skills and hands-on training to close the skills gap, with many students coming from underrepresented backgrounds.
Covatic develops broadcast personalization software and a consumer insights platform that enables on-device personalization for applications. Incorporated in 2016, the company is based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, with an additional office in London. Its platform provides an on-device software development kit that leverages trusted first-party and offline consented data to create contextual audience segments, helping media companies deliver relevant advertising while strengthening user trust and complying with privacy regulations.
Native Women Lead
Grant in 2023
Native Women Lead is a non-profit organization created by Native American Women entrepreneurs to build a connected community.
Hume AI, established in 2021, specializes in developing AI models that enable technology to understand and respond to human emotions. Headquartered in New York and San Jose, the company offers a range of products, including expression measurement models, text-to-speech models, and speech-language models, all grounded in advanced research from psychology and machine learning. Hume AI's technology analyzes facial expressions, voice inflections, text, and other data sources to gain insights into human feelings and engagement. By prioritizing scientific rigor and ethical AI practices, Hume AI serves diverse industries, enhancing human-technology interactions with empathy and authenticity.
T1 Entertainment & Sports
Seed Round in 2022
T1 Entertainment & Sports is a prominent global esports organization based in Seoul, with additional operations in Philadelphia and Los Angeles. The company is best known for its successful League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) team, T1, which has a rich legacy in competitive gaming. In addition to League of Legends, T1 fields teams in various popular gaming titles, including Fortnite, Dota 2, PUBG, Super Smash Bros., Hearthstone, and Apex Legends. The organization aims to expand its presence internationally while fostering a vibrant gaming culture that engages fans and celebrates the achievements of its players.
HYPR
Venture Round in 2022
HYPR is a security technology company focused on providing passwordless authentication solutions. Backed by major investors such as Comcast, Samsung, and Mastercard, HYPR offers a cloud platform that combines the robust security of smart cards with the convenience of smartphones. This platform addresses the challenges of multi-factor authentication by enabling businesses to eliminate customer passwords and streamline login processes, enhancing user experience. Additionally, HYPR's biometric security technology decentralizes authentication, ensuring that personal credentials—such as biometrics, PINs, and passwords—are stored securely on user devices rather than in a centralized system. This approach reduces the risk of enterprise breaches while allowing clients to access information without traditional password barriers.
One bead is a non profit organization that thrives to reduce the opportunity gap by providing high-impact entrepreneurial programming to low-income communities students across Boston.
Central Boston Elder Services
Grant in 2022
Central Boston Elder Services offers supportive services and programs to those in need of health and human services, such as the elderly and the disabled. They offer adult foster care, a resident service coordinator, home care programs, and other services. They are dedicated to cooperating with individuals, groups, and organizations within the community who share their aim to eradicate social, economic, and health inequities.
Tech Goes Home
Grant in 2022
Tech Goes Home is a non-profit organization providing digital skills training, computers, and home internet access to learners. Tech Goes Home provides adult programs as well as family-based intergenerational programs. TGH's family-based programs bring together youth and their caregivers to learn digital skills as a group. Each family or individual who participates in TGH's programs completes 15 hours of interactive, culturally responsive digital skills training, earning a Chromebook or iPad as well as, if necessary, 12 months of internet service.
Populus is a platform for cities to manage and price commercial fleets to deliver safer more sustainable streets. Over 100 cities around the world rely on Populus to receive GPS data from commercial vehicles, and are now leveraging their platform to create, manage, and enforce payment for access to curbs to prioritize transitions to lower carbon transportation.
KYD Labs
Pre Seed Round in 2022
KYD Labs is a developer of a blockchain-enabled event ticketing platform that aims to enhance the profitability of event organizers and artists. By facilitating audience ownership and loyalty, as well as enabling ticket resale, the platform provides a comprehensive solution for ticketing live events. It offers the benefits of loyalty programs, sponsorship perks, and traceability, all while simplifying the payment process. Users can make transactions using traditional credit card payments rather than relying on cryptocurrency or digital wallets. This approach allows promoters, brands, venues, and artists to forge stronger connections with their audiences during live events, ultimately driving greater financial success.
Players' Lounge
Series A in 2022
Players' Lounge Inc., also known as Players' Lounge Online, is a social gaming startup founded in 2016 and based in New Castle, Delaware. The company offers an online platform that allows gamers to compete in e-sports competitions for cash and prizes. Players can connect with others who are interested in playing their favorite video games for monetary rewards, either by challenging individuals directly or participating in organized tournaments. By catering to casual gamers, Players' Lounge provides an accessible opportunity for a wider audience to engage in competitive gaming and potentially earn money, rather than limiting such opportunities to a select few professional players.
EvaBot Inc. operates an artificial intelligence platform designed to facilitate the sending of personalized corporate gifts tailored to the unique interests of recipients. The company serves a diverse clientele, including executives, real estate agents, event organizers, customer retention teams, recruiters, consultants, and agencies, enabling them to create memorable gifting experiences that maintain an element of surprise. By integrating with communication tools such as email and Slack, EvaBot automates the gifting process, matching recipients with curated products from various vendors based on their preferences. Founded in 2015 and originally named Vizzi Inc., the company rebranded to EvaBot Inc. in August 2017 and is headquartered in Fremont, California, with an additional office in Calgary, Canada.
Miami Dade College
Grant in 2022
As one of the most reputable colleges in Florida and the largest in the nation, Miami Dade College (MDC) opens a world of opportunities to students who plan to go the distance in their education, or professionals hoping to expand their skill-set.
With multiple areas of study offering bachelor’s and associate’s degrees, as well as vocational certificates and enrichment programs, you will likely find what you are looking for. Choose from more than 150 academic programs or participate in MDC’s distance learning and Weekend College that work around your busy schedule. Tuition for any of these programs is low compared to the prestigious four-year institutions many MDC grads attend, however financial aid, grants and scholarships are available to eligible students.
While Miami Dade College is the largest college in the nation with eight campuses and over 150,000 students, it offers small class sizes to help optimize your learning experience and collaborate with your peers.
For ambitious high school students looking to get a head start in their college careers, MDC offers a dual enrollment program, the School for Advanced Studies for accelerated students, and the New World School of the Arts, a program designed to prepare students for professional careers in dance, music, theatre, and the visual arts.
For those who want to enrich their life or further their career, non-credit programs are available through the School of Community Education, including Adult Education, GED Preparation, English as a Second Language, and more!
Tired of living in boring old Miami? Although Miami Dade College’s diverse student life is active and full of character, its short or long-term study abroad programs allow you to experience new cultures in some of the most historically-rich and vibrant countries on the planet…for college credit!
LEVL Technologies
Acquisition in 2022
LEVL Technologies Inc. is a Palo Alto-based company that specializes in device intelligence and identity solutions. Founded in 2017, it offers the LEVL-ID platform, which enhances security, privacy, and user experience by identifying and verifying devices accessing networks, including home, enterprise, and public Wi-Fi. The patented technology employs a passive out-of-band approach that utilizes existing device identifiers to create unique LEVL-IDs, enabling effective device classification and protecting users from cyber threats. By addressing challenges such as MAC address randomization, LEVL Technologies serves various sectors, including residential ISPs, hospitality, public Wi-Fi, universities, senior living networks, and transportation. The company's innovative solutions aim to balance consumer privacy with network performance and functionality, making it a key player in the evolving landscape of network security.
tvScientific
Series A in 2022
tvScientific is a platform that makes TV advertising accessible and measurable for brands and apps of all sizes. It leverages data to prove the value of TV ads, simplifies buying and optimization processes, and provides real-time reporting. Its Always-On Incrementality testing feature offers insights into the incremental value of CTV campaigns.
Amplemarket
Series A in 2022
Amplemarket develops a sales intelligence and AI-powered sales platform that aids lead generation and prospect engagement. The platform uses machine learning to identify potential customers and automate outreach, enabling businesses to contact prospects in a personalized and efficient manner and to pursue revenue goals.
SafeBase, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in cloud-based security software aimed at helping organizations establish and enhance their security programs. The company’s offerings include a smart trust center platform that facilitates the sharing of security posture and automates access to sensitive documents. SafeBase provides solutions such as SafeBase Inspected, which features a website badge linking to a custom security status page, as well as custom security checklists and continuous monitoring of security systems. Additionally, the software assists organizations in configuring security policies, thereby enabling them to implement robust security practices effectively.
Architect.io
Seed Round in 2022
Founded in 2019 and based in Boston, Architect.io offers a platform for managing and developing cloud applications. It specializes in automating end-to-end deployments of complex systems by networking related microservices securely.
Parallel Markets
Series A in 2022
Founded in 2018, Parallel Markets operates an online platform that streamlines investor verification and accreditation for financial platforms. It enables investors to share their credentials across platforms with a single click, simplifying onboarding processes for both individuals and entities while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Curbio Inc. is a home renovation service provider based in Potomac, Maryland. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in pre-sale home renovations designed to assist real estate agents and homeowners in preparing properties for sale. Curbio leverages technology to enhance the home improvement process, offering features such as virtual estimates and automated communication, which streamline project management. By partnering with real estate agents, Curbio delivers a hassle-free experience aimed at ensuring homes are market-ready and sold quickly. The company employs a unique pay-at-closing model, allowing homeowners to manage costs effectively while preparing their homes for listing. Originally established as MaxSalePrice, Inc., Curbio rebranded in October 2018 to better reflect its focus on the real estate market.
Neural Magic
Series A in 2021
Neural Magic specializes in enterprise inference solutions that optimize the performance of open-source large language models across various infrastructures. The company focuses on maximizing computational efficiency and hardware utilization, enabling organizations to deploy AI models securely and cost-effectively.
Juno Residential, Inc. is a company focused on the development of residential apartments, incorporating innovative construction methods to provide environmentally friendly housing solutions. Based in San Francisco, California, Juno specializes in prefabricated houses, utilizing techniques that emphasize speed and efficiency. The company is committed to sustainability, employing organic and low-carbon materials, such as mass timber, in its projects. By offering modern and curated living spaces, Juno aims to address the growing demand for sustainable housing alternatives in urban environments. Founded in 2018, Juno Residential, Inc. was previously known as Lighthouse Residential, Inc.
Branch Energy
Seed Round in 2021
Branch Energy specializes in renewable energy provision, supporting local wind and solar projects. It leverages data analytics and smart home technology to help customers reduce power consumption and promote clean energy initiatives.
Madison Reed
Venture Round in 2021
Madison Reed, Inc. is a beauty company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in manufacturing hair care products, including permanent hair colors, root touch-up products, and color reviving glosses. The company employs a proprietary ammonia-free formula and uses technology to provide salon-quality hair color at home for an affordable price. Madison Reed also offers a range of hair care accessories and tools, such as color bowls, brushes, and professional color kits. In addition to its extensive online product offerings, the company operates hair color salons in California and provides franchising opportunities. Founded in 2013, Madison Reed is committed to creating hair coloring formulations that are free from harsh ingredients like ammonia and parabens, incorporating beneficial nutrients such as keratin and argan oil to cater to individual customer needs.
Tovala is a Chicago-based company that offers a unique combination of a smart oven and a fresh meal delivery service, aiming to simplify dinner preparation for busy individuals. Founded in 2015 and launched in 2017, Tovala's system features an internet-connected countertop steam oven designed for multi-step cooking, paired with gourmet chef-prepared meals. This innovative approach allows users to enjoy healthy, home-cooked meals with minimal effort, requiring only the scanning of a barcode to initiate the cooking process. Tovala's service addresses the growing demand for convenient and nutritious meal solutions in today’s fast-paced lifestyle.
Zapata Computing
Series B in 2020
Zapata Computing, Inc. is a quantum software company that specializes in developing innovative computing solutions tailored for industrial and commercial applications. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Toronto, the company emerged from Harvard University and is driven by a team of scientists, including Alán Aspuru-Guzik. Zapata offers Orquestra, a software platform that enables the composition of quantum workflows using a YAML-compatible language, facilitating tasks across both quantum and classical hardware. Its solutions are hardware-agnostic and cater to various sectors, including finance, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, transportation, logistics, energy, and more. Equipped to address complex challenges, Zapata Computing focuses on simulation, optimization, and machine learning, helping enterprise organizations harness the power of quantum technology to enhance their operations.
Based in Amsterdam and founded in 2018, Cooper is a private professional network. Cooper helps anyone get quality introductions from the people they trust, by focusing on meaningful, trusted, and real relationships. Founders Robert Gaal and Emiel van Liere met while building successful social consumer platforms, such as Hyves (acquired by TMG) and Wakoopa (acquired by GfK).
Curbio Inc. is a home renovation service provider based in Potomac, Maryland. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in pre-sale home renovations designed to assist real estate agents and homeowners in preparing properties for sale. Curbio leverages technology to enhance the home improvement process, offering features such as virtual estimates and automated communication, which streamline project management. By partnering with real estate agents, Curbio delivers a hassle-free experience aimed at ensuring homes are market-ready and sold quickly. The company employs a unique pay-at-closing model, allowing homeowners to manage costs effectively while preparing their homes for listing. Originally established as MaxSalePrice, Inc., Curbio rebranded in October 2018 to better reflect its focus on the real estate market.
Juganu Ltd. is a technology company based in Rosh Haayin, Israel, founded in 2011. It specializes in developing a platform that transforms existing LED lighting infrastructure into a comprehensive wireless network, enabling a variety of applications for smart cities and smart retail environments. The company's solutions address key urban challenges through features such as face and license plate recognition, parking management, suspect tracking, and hazard detection. By integrating artificial intelligence and edge computing, Juganu's platform provides real-time data analysis while ensuring privacy protection. This innovative approach facilitates the digitization of public spaces and enhances connectivity, offering clients significant cost and time savings in deployment.
Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Pipersville, Pennsylvania, DrayNow operates an online marketplace that connects intermediaries with intermodal trucking carriers. Its platform provides real-time visibility of shipment status, enabling efficient matching of freight and carriers for improved capacity, service, and profitability.
Papa, Inc. operates an online platform designed to connect college students with senior citizens, facilitating various services to assist older adults in maintaining their independence and well-being. Founded in 2016 and based in Miami, Florida, the platform enables college and nursing students to provide companionship and assistance in areas such as transportation, house chores, technology lessons, grocery shopping, and caregiving. By connecting vetted companions with older adults, Papa aims to enhance social connections and support for seniors, allowing them to live securely and happily at home.
Zapata Computing
Venture Round in 2020
Zapata Computing, Inc. is a quantum software company that specializes in developing innovative computing solutions tailored for industrial and commercial applications. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Toronto, the company emerged from Harvard University and is driven by a team of scientists, including Alán Aspuru-Guzik. Zapata offers Orquestra, a software platform that enables the composition of quantum workflows using a YAML-compatible language, facilitating tasks across both quantum and classical hardware. Its solutions are hardware-agnostic and cater to various sectors, including finance, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, transportation, logistics, energy, and more. Equipped to address complex challenges, Zapata Computing focuses on simulation, optimization, and machine learning, helping enterprise organizations harness the power of quantum technology to enhance their operations.
Split Software
Series C in 2020
Split Software, Inc. is a feature delivery platform that enables engineering teams to enhance software development processes and deliver impactful products. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with additional offices in Boston and Argentina, Split provides solutions for feature release, customer targeting, and experience measurement. The platform integrates feature flags with data analytics to help teams measure the impact of each feature, thereby reducing development cycle times and minimizing release risks. It supports various operational needs, including continuous delivery, migration to microservices, and performance testing in production environments. Notable clients include Twilio, Salesforce, and WePay, who utilize Split's tools to foster a data-driven culture within their organizations.
NURX is a digital healthcare company offering transparent pricing and judgement-free care across various services including reproductive health, at-home testing, dermatology, migraine care, and more. It provides users with convenient access to medications and personalized care through its platform.
Sidecar Health
Venture Round in 2020
Sidecar Health is an insurtech company that offers a personalized health insurance platform designed to enhance transparency and customization in healthcare. The platform allows consumers to tailor their insurance plans according to their specific coverage needs and financial constraints. By providing clear information about medical costs and payouts, Sidecar Health ensures that users can make informed decisions about their healthcare. The company facilitates quick and straightforward transactions, enabling users to charge medical expenses directly to a credit card at the doctor's office or pharmacy of their choice. This innovative approach aims to provide consumers with suitable and affordable health insurance options while streamlining their healthcare experiences.
Nomad Homes
Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2019, Nomad Homes is an online real estate brokerage platform headquartered in Dubai. It operates across Europe and the Middle East, empowering agents to collaborate and enhancing buyers' home purchasing journeys through its co-pilot tool.
RenoFi is a financial technology company that operates a renovation financing marketplace, connecting homeowners with local banks to facilitate renovation loans. By utilizing its technology platform, RenoFi enables lenders to provide loans based on the after renovation value of a home rather than its current market value, allowing homeowners to borrow larger amounts at lower interest rates. The platform not only offers competitive renovation loan options but also includes home valuation services, ensuring that homeowners have access to instant loan solutions to enhance the value of their properties.
Uptycs, Inc. is a security analytics company that specializes in providing a comprehensive platform for monitoring and diagnosing infrastructure issues across various environments, including software as a service, enterprise, and data centers. Founded in 2016 and based in Waltham, Massachusetts, Uptycs offers a cloud-based solution that integrates osquery, an open-source universal agent, with advanced security analytics. This platform delivers essential capabilities such as endpoint detection and response, file integrity management, incident investigation, vulnerability monitoring, and compliance tracking. Uptycs is designed to enhance security visibility and operational efficiency for IT administrators, compliance officers, and incident response teams by providing insights into workload vulnerabilities and security incidents across cloud environments, containers, and software pipelines. The platform is trusted by major enterprises to secure critical workloads and streamline security operations from a unified console.
Brightside
Series A in 2020
Brightside is an employer-based financial care platform offering a complete suite of financial solutions to improve the financial health of working families, focusing on frontline workers who are often paycheck-to-paycheck. The platform aims to reduce turnover, healthcare costs, and productivity losses by providing personalized guidance and easy access to curated financial products through tech-powered assistants and an app. It leverages behavioral science to automate actions and influence financial habits, helping employees and their families take the right next steps. By supporting financial wellbeing, Brightside seeks to enhance retention, productivity, and DEI outcomes for employers.
Tovala is a Chicago-based company that offers a unique combination of a smart oven and a fresh meal delivery service, aiming to simplify dinner preparation for busy individuals. Founded in 2015 and launched in 2017, Tovala's system features an internet-connected countertop steam oven designed for multi-step cooking, paired with gourmet chef-prepared meals. This innovative approach allows users to enjoy healthy, home-cooked meals with minimal effort, requiring only the scanning of a barcode to initiate the cooking process. Tovala's service addresses the growing demand for convenient and nutritious meal solutions in today’s fast-paced lifestyle.
FortressIQ
Series B in 2020
FortressIQ, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-based robotic process automation platform aimed at enhancing enterprise efficiency. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, FortressIQ focuses on providing real-time insights and analytics to help organizations optimize their processes. The company's platform utilizes advanced techniques such as machine learning, computer vision, and natural language processing to conduct automated process discovery and live activity analysis. This capability allows enterprises to gain valuable insights for improving operations, redesigning processes, and enhancing employee experiences. FortressIQ is committed to promoting the responsible and ethical use of AI in the workplace, ultimately striving to unlock the full potential of the global workforce.
Blockdaemon
Venture Round in 2020
Blockdaemon facilitates blockchain deployment by offering a node management platform that supports over 30 protocols. It empowers businesses and developers to quickly launch and manage blockchain applications, with tools for exchanges, custodians, and financial institutions.
Juganu Ltd. is a technology company based in Rosh Haayin, Israel, founded in 2011. It specializes in developing a platform that transforms existing LED lighting infrastructure into a comprehensive wireless network, enabling a variety of applications for smart cities and smart retail environments. The company's solutions address key urban challenges through features such as face and license plate recognition, parking management, suspect tracking, and hazard detection. By integrating artificial intelligence and edge computing, Juganu's platform provides real-time data analysis while ensuring privacy protection. This innovative approach facilitates the digitization of public spaces and enhances connectivity, offering clients significant cost and time savings in deployment.
Endorsify
Venture Round in 2020
Endorsify, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company that provides a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform designed to facilitate connections between brands and influencers. Founded in 2016, the platform allows influencers to create profiles that brands can explore to identify suitable partnerships for their marketing campaigns. Endorsify offers various features, including a network for content creators, a pricing model for influencer-generated content, and tools for effective communication regarding campaign details. Additionally, the platform includes a campaign strategy calculator and options for fully managed campaigns, enhancing the overall influencer marketing experience for brands.
K Health is a data-driven digital primary care company offering an AI-powered platform for personalized health management. It aggregates user data to build predictive models, enabling individuals to learn about their health by comparing themselves with others who share similar characteristics, and it provides a free symptom tracker. The platform supports remote care, including doctor consultations for well below a copay, and maintains users' medical history to deliver clinical data insights. Founded in 2016 as Kang Health and renamed K Health in 2018, the company is based in New York with an additional office in Israel. Its goal is to connect health data to enable accessible, data-informed primary care.
Lendio, Inc. operates an online lending marketplace that connects small business owners in the United States with various lenders, including banks and credit unions. Founded in 2005 and based in Lehi, Utah, Lendio provides a platform where business owners can compare and access a diverse range of financing options, such as short-term loans, long-term traditional loans, business lines of credit, startup loans, and equipment financing, among others. In addition to facilitating access to capital, Lendio also offers tools and resources to help small businesses manage their cash flow and improve their credit ratings. The company is committed to supporting low-income entrepreneurs globally by donating a portion of its funds to foster their growth. Previously known as Funding Universe, Inc., Lendio rebranded in February 2011 to reflect its focus on the lending marketplace.
Architect.io
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2019 and based in Boston, Architect.io offers a platform for managing and developing cloud applications. It specializes in automating end-to-end deployments of complex systems by networking related microservices securely.
Notion
Acquisition in 2020
Notion is a company that specializes in home monitoring systems, providing property owners with tools to safeguard their spaces and belongings. Founded in 2013 by Brett Jurgens and Ryan Margoles and based in Denver, Colorado, Notion offers a multi-function, compact sensor that delivers real-time alerts for various issues, including motion detection, temperature changes, water leaks, and alarms. The system is designed to enhance home awareness through an intuitive user experience and comprehensive data analytics, allowing customers to proactively address potential problems in their homes.
Blueface
Acquisition in 2020
Blueface Limited, established in 2004, is a leading unified communication-as-a-service provider, offering cloud-based voice solutions to businesses, enterprises, and carriers in Ireland, the UK, and Italy. The company's services include landline, hosted PBX, managed services, Skype for Business, and unified communications, along with a software platform for flexible and scalable solutions. Blueface also provides VoIP, networking, and mobile services, aiming to help businesses cut costs and maximize efficiency. The company, headquartered in Dublin with offices in London and Italy, is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Life House
Series B in 2020
Life House is a vertically integrated hotel software and management company that develops proprietary tools to boost profitability, reliability, and guest experience for independent hoteliers. Its platform provides comprehensive management software and services to make owning and operating independent hotels easier and more profitable, while delivering a consistent and seamless guest experience. By integrating software and management capabilities, Life House enables boutique hotels to operate efficiently and offer travelers affordable, reliable stays.
The Athletic
Series D in 2020
The Athletic is an online media company founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It operates a subscription-based platform dedicated to providing in-depth coverage of sports news, focusing on both local and national events. The service features a wide array of articles about various sports, including basketball and football, delivered by skilled journalists. The Athletic distinguishes itself by offering an ad-free experience, allowing subscribers to access authentic sports content without distractions such as pop-ups or auto-play videos. Through its comprehensive reporting and updates, the company aims to engage sports enthusiasts seeking detailed insights into their favorite teams and athletes.
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.
Selector
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Selector AI is a technology company that offers an operational intelligence platform designed for managing multi-domain network and application infrastructures across diverse cloud environments. The platform ingests data from various sources, employs automated anomaly detection using AI/ML algorithms, and delivers actionable insights to help clients meet their service key performance indicators (KPIs). It facilitates seamless collaboration among operators via messaging platforms, offers search-driven querying with a conversational user experience, and automates data engineering pipelines.
Xumo, LLC is a technology company based in Irvine, California, specializing in digital content delivery solutions. Founded in 2011, Xumo provides an advanced platform for over-the-top (OTT) and video-on-demand (VOD) content, enabling consumers to access premium digital and broadcast media directly through smart TVs, mobile devices, and desktop applications. The company's offerings include content discovery, recommendation services, and dynamic ad insertion capabilities, which enhance user engagement and monetization potential. Through its innovative applications, Xumo delivers a seamless viewing experience, allowing users to easily navigate a variety of free channels and curated programs.
Zeus Living
Series B in 2019
Zeus Living, Inc. is a property management company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in renting furnished housing to startups, students, and businesses across several key markets, including the Bay Area, Seattle, Los Angeles, and the District of Columbia. Zeus Living partners with homeowners to furnish and manage their properties, thereby providing attractive rental options for corporate clients and facilitating a higher rental income for property owners. Additionally, the company offers a web-based application that delivers property information, enhancing the user experience for both tenants and homeowners.
Founded in 2019, Avibra is a digital platform that offers affordable and no-cost benefits to users, including increased life insurance coverage, telehealth services, and other lifestyle benefits. It uses AI technology to track daily habits and rewards positive behaviors with these benefits.
SimpleCitizen
Seed Round in 2019
SimpleCitizen, Inc. is a company that specializes in digital immigration and visa solutions, offering a range of services including citizenship applications, green card processing, employment authorization documents, visa applications, and marriage-based green card services. Founded in 2014 and based in Salt Lake City, Utah, the company focuses on simplifying the immigration process through innovative online tools that make it more accessible and affordable for families looking to establish themselves in new communities worldwide. SimpleCitizen's software allows users to apply for, track, and renew green cards and citizenship applications online, providing a streamlined experience for managing their immigration needs. As of September 2020, SimpleCitizen operates as a subsidiary of Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP.
Aircam LLC is a Santa Monica, California-based company established in 2017 that operates a real-time photo-sharing platform designed for photographers and their clients. The company has developed a mobile application that allows users to access and share photos taken by professional photographers at events such as weddings and parties. This platform leverages artificial intelligence to enhance local photo sharing, facilitating instant access to event photos without the need for attendees to install the application, thereby streamlining the process for photographers and improving overall productivity. By making professional photography more accessible, Aircam aims to enhance the event experience for both photographers and their clients.
Neural Magic
Seed Round in 2019
Neural Magic specializes in enterprise inference solutions that optimize the performance of open-source large language models across various infrastructures. The company focuses on maximizing computational efficiency and hardware utilization, enabling organizations to deploy AI models securely and cost-effectively.
The Yes is an artificial intelligence-based shopping platform founded in 2018 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, with additional operations in New York City. The company aims to transform the e-commerce landscape by leveraging AI technology to enhance the online shopping experience. By focusing on innovative solutions, The Yes seeks to attract critical thinkers who can contribute to reimagining the rules of online retail. The platform is dedicated to creating a dynamic and engaging shopping environment for users.
Nerd Street Gamers
Series A in 2019
Nerd Street Gamers (NSG) is a national network of esports facilities and events dedicated to powering competitive opportunities for gamers. The company promotes greater access to the esports industry, laying a national framework for esports talent development and high-quality gaming tournaments. NSG has received early backing from SeventySix Capital, a premier sports tech venture capital firm, Comcast Spectacor and Five Below.
Osaro, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence software aimed at automating manual picking and assembly tasks in distribution centers and manufacturing environments. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, Osaro's solutions integrate advanced machine learning and vision-based technology to enhance the efficiency of robotic systems. The software is designed to automatically process complex, unstructured data, enabling machines to learn and adapt in real-time, thereby improving decision-making capabilities. By enhancing the intelligence and adaptability of machines, Osaro aims to increase industrial productivity while allowing human workers to concentrate on more complex tasks, ultimately contributing to a safer workplace and more resilient supply chains.
HYPR is a security technology company focused on providing passwordless authentication solutions. Backed by major investors such as Comcast, Samsung, and Mastercard, HYPR offers a cloud platform that combines the robust security of smart cards with the convenience of smartphones. This platform addresses the challenges of multi-factor authentication by enabling businesses to eliminate customer passwords and streamline login processes, enhancing user experience. Additionally, HYPR's biometric security technology decentralizes authentication, ensuring that personal credentials—such as biometrics, PINs, and passwords—are stored securely on user devices rather than in a centralized system. This approach reduces the risk of enterprise breaches while allowing clients to access information without traditional password barriers.
Metrological Group
Acquisition in 2019
Metrological Group BV, established in 2003 and headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands, specializes in software solutions for cable operators and telecommunications companies. The company's core offering is the Metrological Application Framework (MAF), a cloud-based platform enabling operators to deploy and manage applications across various connected devices. MAF allows operators to enhance customer loyalty and revenues by delivering applications, games, and content on PCs, smartphones, tablets, connected TVs, set-top boxes, and game consoles. Additionally, Metrological provides managed services for hosting and maintaining customer portals, and software development kits. The company serves operators, content owners, and application creators, facilitating seamless integration of TV and OTT content. Metrological Group operates as a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
BigID, Inc. is a developer of advanced security software focused on personal data protection and privacy compliance. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Tel Aviv and London, the company leverages machine learning and identity intelligence to assist enterprises in managing sensitive data at a large scale. BigID's platform facilitates the discovery and inventory of personal information across various data types while automating compliance with privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA. Key features include mapping data relationships, automating access rights fulfillment, and providing tools for consent management and risk assessment. By enabling organizations to protect and steward customer data effectively, BigID addresses the growing need for robust data privacy solutions amid evolving regulatory landscapes.
Hawthorne
Series A in 2019
Founded in 2015, Hawthorne is a New York-based company specializing in personal care products. It uses data-driven algorithms and smart subscriptions to provide consumers with premium quality, tailored products based on individual body chemistry, skin type, and lifestyle.
Ready Maker
Series A in 2019
Ready Maker Inc. is a cross-platform programming environment designed for personal robotics, aimed at users without coding experience. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, the company allows individuals to program games, Arduino projects, and various software applications. Its platform is compatible with major robotics systems and enables the creation and sharing of Unity3D games that can be played across different devices. Ready Maker offers a range of customizable, professional-grade features, including various movement behaviors, a physics engine that simulates gravity and force, and user interface elements such as input fields and timers. Additionally, it incorporates a visual coding language that simplifies the programming process, making it accessible to a wider audience.
FinGoal
Funding Round in 2019
FinGoal develops tools for FinTech companies, empowering them to deliver personalized financial advice to their users. Its proprietary technology analyzes individual spending habits and preferences to optimize savings across various expenses, from daily purchases to insurance and travel.
Light Field Lab
Series A in 2019
Light Field Lab, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the development of holographic display systems that create immersive visuals by projecting three-dimensional holograms into physical space. Founded in 2017 and based in San Jose, California, the company leverages advanced light field technology to generate multiple viewing angles that mimic real-world perceptions, allowing objects to appear to float in space without the need for head-mounted displays. Light Field Lab's innovations enable new opportunities in both consumer and enterprise markets, facilitating the integration of existing content into their holographic formats through a universal application programming interface. The company's mission is to pioneer a holographic future, advancing how visual media is experienced across various applications.
ATTAbotics
Series B in 2019
ATTAbotics Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, specializes in designing and manufacturing robotic automated storage and retrieval systems. These systems are used to efficiently store, access, and move goods within facilities, catering to sectors such as e-commerce, logistics, retail, grocery, and advanced manufacturing. The company's innovative approach leverages robotics and software engineering to enhance supply chain management, making warehouses more efficient by reducing workloads and speeding up product retrievals. This enables a shift from large hub-and-spoke systems to smaller, more agile delivery stations.
Hippo Insurance
Series D in 2019
Hippo Insurance offers innovative home insurance solutions, leveraging real-time data and smart home technology to enhance protection for homeowners. Headquartered in Palo Alto with offices in Texas, it provides comprehensive coverage, including electronics, appliances, water backup, and service line protection. Hippo operates as an insurance agent with products underwritten by various companies, serving over 80% of U.S. homeowners across 37 states.
Hive Technology, Inc. is a productivity application developer based in New York, established in 2015. The company offers a centralized workflow management platform that integrates chat, tasks, files, and email into a single dashboard. This project and process management software facilitates real-time collaboration by allowing users to transform recurring meetings into notes and automatically recap previous discussions. Hive's solution combines various applications, including messaging, email, calendars, and workflow tools, to enhance workplace productivity for businesses of all sizes. Additionally, the platform provides auto-suggestions for project plans based on a library of successful strategies, enabling teams to efficiently address challenges and streamline their operations. Hive's innovative approach has attracted notable clients, including major corporations like Starbucks, Uber, IBM, and Netflix.
Uncanny
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Uncanny is an innovative AI production team tailored for live streamers and content creators, enhancing their broadcasting capabilities. The company has developed a sophisticated on-stream advertising platform that integrates seamlessly into live streams, allowing for engaging production experiences without disrupting the viewer's enjoyment. By leveraging artificial intelligence technology, Uncanny creates relevant advertising experiences that align with the gaming context, enabling brands to effectively reach their target audience while monetizing content. This approach positions Uncanny as a key player in the intersection of live streaming and advertising, providing tools that empower content creators to elevate their broadcasts.
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.
Modsy is a home design company that leverages advanced 3D graphics and computer vision technology to offer personalized interior design solutions. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, the company enables customers, including new homeowners, remodelers, and renters, to visualize inspirational designs and decor within their own spaces before making any changes. Modsy's software allows users to see how furniture and decor will look in their homes, providing tailored room layouts and recommendations. It also features a shoppable marketplace, allowing customers to purchase items directly from their design plans, thereby simplifying the home design process and eliminating guesswork for both home renovators and interior designers.
Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Pipersville, Pennsylvania, DrayNow operates an online marketplace that connects intermediaries with intermodal trucking carriers. Its platform provides real-time visibility of shipment status, enabling efficient matching of freight and carriers for improved capacity, service, and profitability.
Deep Blue Communications
Acquisition in 2019
Deep Blue Communications, LLC is a leading provider of engineering, installation, and management services for commercial Wi-Fi networks, with a focus on hotels, entertainment venues, retail spaces, and marinas across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Established in 2002 and headquartered in Latham, New York, the company also operates an additional office in Menands, New York, along with satellite offices nationwide. Deep Blue offers a comprehensive suite of services, including IP network project management, Wi-Fi engineering and installation, help desk support, conferencing solutions, and Enhanced Network Services. The company is also known for its mobile-based MyDeepBlue Dashboard, which provides valuable insights into guest Wi-Fi networks. Formerly known as WiFiFee, LLC, Deep Blue Communications has positioned itself as an industry leader for over 15 years, recognized for its growth and innovation in integrating hospitality, retail, and entertainment services. As of May 2019, it operates as a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Blueland
Seed Round in 2019
Blueland is a consumer products company that aims to reduce single-use plastic by offering a system of reusable bottles and refill tablets that create cleaning and personal care solutions when mixed with water. It began with cleaning sprays and hand soap, built on a science-driven approach to deliver effective, non-toxic products that are simple and affordable. The refillable cleaning kit includes a reusable bottle and refill tablets, enabling customers to clean homes and belongings with less waste. The business focuses on sustainability and practical, consumer-friendly options that replace traditional packaging while maintaining performance.
Zapata Computing
Series A in 2019
Zapata Computing, Inc. is a quantum software company that specializes in developing innovative computing solutions tailored for industrial and commercial applications. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Toronto, the company emerged from Harvard University and is driven by a team of scientists, including Alán Aspuru-Guzik. Zapata offers Orquestra, a software platform that enables the composition of quantum workflows using a YAML-compatible language, facilitating tasks across both quantum and classical hardware. Its solutions are hardware-agnostic and cater to various sectors, including finance, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, transportation, logistics, energy, and more. Equipped to address complex challenges, Zapata Computing focuses on simulation, optimization, and machine learning, helping enterprise organizations harness the power of quantum technology to enhance their operations.