Comet Labs

Comet Labs is an early-stage venture capital firm based in San Francisco, established in 2015. The company focuses on investing in startups that leverage artificial intelligence and deep technology to revolutionize various industries, including healthcare, agriculture, transportation, and manufacturing. Recognizing that AI startups often face challenges beyond funding, Comet Labs expanded its role by creating programs that provide essential resources and guidance to help these companies grow. By partnering with established industry brands, the firm facilitates access to vital knowledge and insights, fostering innovation and collaboration. Comet Labs is dedicated to exploring how AI and robotics can transform traditional sectors and enhance productivity, while actively seeking new ideas about the societal impacts of these technologies.

Samiron Ray

Principal

Lucas Wang

Managing Partner

41 past transactions

Preteckt

Seed Round in 2019
Preteckt, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a cloud-based platform for predicting and prescribing maintenance diagnostics for vehicles. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, with an additional location in Hamilton, Canada, Preteckt offers vehicle prognostics-as-a-service (VPaaS) aimed at connected and autonomous vehicle manufacturers as well as fleet operators. The platform utilizes proprietary real-time automotive data architecture to analyze raw sensor data, employing advanced machine learning, deep learning, and artificial intelligence algorithms. This technology enables users to identify potential issues early, enhance technician efficiency, and reduce maintenance costs through timely repairs. Preteckt's solution provides a significant speed advantage over conventional big data approaches, delivering real-time insights with zero false positives, thus facilitating the immediate scaling of services across existing connected vehicles and fleets. The company's clientele includes fleets, municipalities, telematics service providers, and original equipment manufacturers in the automotive sector.

Preteckt

Seed Round in 2018
Preteckt, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a cloud-based platform for predicting and prescribing maintenance diagnostics for vehicles. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, with an additional location in Hamilton, Canada, Preteckt offers vehicle prognostics-as-a-service (VPaaS) aimed at connected and autonomous vehicle manufacturers as well as fleet operators. The platform utilizes proprietary real-time automotive data architecture to analyze raw sensor data, employing advanced machine learning, deep learning, and artificial intelligence algorithms. This technology enables users to identify potential issues early, enhance technician efficiency, and reduce maintenance costs through timely repairs. Preteckt's solution provides a significant speed advantage over conventional big data approaches, delivering real-time insights with zero false positives, thus facilitating the immediate scaling of services across existing connected vehicles and fleets. The company's clientele includes fleets, municipalities, telematics service providers, and original equipment manufacturers in the automotive sector.

Esperanto Technologies

Series B in 2018
Esperanto Technologies Inc. is a company that specializes in developing energy-efficient computing solutions utilizing the open standard RISC-V instruction set architecture. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with additional offices in Austin, Texas; Portland, Oregon; and Barcelona, Spain, the company focuses on providing high-performance, massively parallel computing solutions specifically tailored for artificial intelligence and machine learning applications. Esperanto's inference chip is designed to meet the performance and power requirements of large-scale datacenter customers, making it suitable for various parallelizable workloads, particularly excelling in Generative AI. This focus positions Esperanto as a key player in the evolving landscape of high-performance computing, addressing the growing demands in datacenter and edge applications.

Arch Systems

Series A in 2018
Arch Systems Inc. specializes in designing and developing a modular hardware platform that connects devices to the cloud for industrial Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Founded in 2015 and based in Mountain View, California, the company provides a comprehensive industry-4.0 machine data and AI platform tailored for electronics and discrete manufacturers. Arch Systems focuses on digitizing both new and existing factories, significantly enhancing machine utilization through its Arch Utilization Suite, which enables improvements of 20–40%. The platform collects real-time and predictive analytics from all machines, both new and legacy, across enterprise supply chains, facilitating better insights and data accessibility. Additionally, Arch Systems boasts one of the largest surface mount technology (SMT) machine connector libraries globally and collaborates with leading PCB manufacturing machine vendors, thereby supporting a wide range of custom IoT applications across various sectors, including food, water, and energy.

Doc.ai

Seed Round in 2018
Doc.ai, Inc. is a company based in Palo Alto, California, focused on developing artificial intelligence technologies for the healthcare sector. Founded in 2016, it offers a medical research companion application that facilitates personal-omics data collection and digital health trials, allowing participants to earn financial rewards. The company's poly-omics data pipeline processes various types of medical data, enabling effective analysis and model building. In addition to its consumer offerings, Doc.ai licenses AI modules and creates tailored products for a diverse range of clients, including payors, pharmaceutical companies, healthcare providers, and patient organizations. Through its innovative platforms, Doc.ai aims to enhance medical research and transform healthcare delivery.

Automation Hero

Seed Round in 2018
Automation Hero, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-based platform aimed at automating sales processes. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, with additional offices in Berlin and Halle, the company offers a range of tools including Viz Studio, which enables users to visualize and optimize complex processes; Hero_Go, a screen automation tool that records user interactions; and Flow Studio, designed for custom solution development. The company also features AI Studio, which addresses limitations of traditional robotic process automation, and a domain-intelligent OCR that digitizes various types of documents. Their application, Robin, streamlines the sales process by providing leads and automating meeting scheduling. Automation Hero serves diverse industries such as insurance, banking, high tech, retail, manufacturing, telecom, and media, and it works with organizations ranging from Fortune 100 companies to rapidly growing startups. The company was previously known as SalesHero, Inc. before rebranding in March 2019.

Tailos

Venture Round in 2018
Tailos is on a mission to bridge the gap between robots and humans - starting with Rosie - the world's very first housekeeping robot for hotels and commercial buildings. Like a self-driving car, Rosie navigates intelligently through the space while cleaning floors and collecting invaluable operational and environmental data. Tailos' automated systems deliver unprecedented value to hotel operators, room attendants, and hotel guests. There are three major issues Tailos is tackling: *Housekeeping is the highest variable cost regardless of the hotel. *Room attendants have the highest injury rates in the service sector. *Current commercial cleaning practices are inconsistent and hard to objectively manage. By using Tailos' systems, hotel and commercial cleaning operators will see an increase in profitability; healthier and happier staff; and higher guest satisfaction. In addition, room attendants will be able to focus on less strenuous tasks - ultimately reducing injury rates. Finally, guests will have a more enjoyable experience through consistent cleanliness and more flexible check-in and check-out times. Given the size and scale of the hospitality market, a lack of innovation in the field, and the potential to improve the health and safety of room attendants; Tailos transforms the industry by leveraging the power of robotics. By solving the two biggest issues in housekeeping – time and injuries – Tailos revolutionizes commercial cleaning - one bot at a time.

Lightform

Seed Round in 2017
Lightform, Inc. is a computer vision and hardware company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2014. The company specializes in developing technology for projected augmented reality, offering sound-reactive projectors, projector kits, and creator products that transform spaces through projection mapping. Lightform's innovative hardware tools and desktop application enable users to create animated content for various scenes, control projectors wirelessly from laptops or phones, and seamlessly integrate real objects with projected light. The company also provides 3D scanning options that allow for the scanning of complex scenes, automatically fine-tuning alignment and enhancing the projection mapping workflow with AI-generated effects and filters.

Magnetic Insight

Convertible Note in 2017
Magnetic Insight, Inc. is a company specializing in magnetic particle imaging (MPI), an innovative imaging modality that detects iron oxide nanoparticle tracers through time-varying magnetic fields. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Alameda, California, the company offers several key products, including the MOMENTUM imager, a pre-clinical MPI solution designed to produce high-quality images using advanced magnetic field gradients and proprietary reconstruction processes. Additionally, Magnetic Insight develops VivoTrax, a nanoparticle for cell tracking and as a blood pool agent, and Hyper, an add-on module for the MOMENTUM system that facilitates targeted magnetic hyperthermia treatment. The company's technology enables real-time monitoring of biological events, making significant strides in areas such as quantitative cell tracking, imaging of vascular function, and research into regenerative medicine and CAR-T cell therapies.

Creator

Venture Round in 2017
Creator Inc. is an innovative company based in San Francisco that specializes in designing and developing robotic systems for the food industry, specifically focused on hamburger production. Founded in 2009, Creator's technology automates the entire process of crafting gourmet burgers, from grinding fresh meat to slicing vegetables and assembling the final product, all without human intervention. The robots cater to various food establishments, including burger restaurants, convenience stores, food trucks, and vending applications, allowing them to serve high-quality food efficiently and at competitive prices. The team comprises experienced roboticists and culinary experts, including alumni from prestigious institutions and renowned restaurants, which enhances their ability to blend technology with gourmet food preparation. Creator aims to revolutionize the fast-food experience by offering customized, freshly made hamburgers that meet the demands of modern consumers.

InsightRx

Venture Round in 2017
InsightRX is a cloud-based software platform that utilizes quantitative pharmacology and machine learning to enhance individualized treatment decisions at the point of care. Founded in 2015 by Ron Keizer, Sirj Goswami, and Ranvir Mangat, the platform provides clinicians with clinical decision support tools that optimize dosing by integrating real-time patient data, pharmacokinetic models, pharmacogenomics, and biomarkers. By analyzing both individual patient responses and population-level data, InsightRX aims to improve treatment effectiveness and directly benefit patients. The company operates from San Francisco, California, focusing on advancing the precision of medical treatment through its innovative technology.

Abundant Robotics

Series A in 2017
Abundant Robotics, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in automating orchard harvests using advanced robotics. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Hayward, California, the company provides Harvest-as-a-Service solutions specifically for commercial apple harvesting. Its innovative approach includes vacuum-based picking systems that ensure apples are harvested without damage, significantly benefiting farmers. The company employs nimble robotic manipulation, computer vision, and machine learning to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the harvesting process. Abundant Robotics aims to transform agricultural practices through its cutting-edge technology.

WiBotic

Seed Round in 2017
WiBotic Inc. is a company specializing in wireless charging and power optimization solutions for robotic systems, including aerial, mobile, and underwater vehicles. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, WiBotic develops a range of products, including wireless charging systems, transmitters, onboard chargers, and antenna coils, as well as professional services. The company also offers advanced power management software that enhances battery performance and optimizes the operational efficiency of entire fleets of robots. This technology automatically detects when a robot or drone approaches a charging platform, facilitating seamless and autonomous battery charging. WiBotic's solutions are designed to be safe, reliable, and scalable, enabling clients to reduce charging and maintenance costs while maximizing battery lifespan and operational capabilities.

Grabango

Seed Round in 2017
Grabango is a technology company that specializes in checkout-free shopping solutions for the retail industry, focusing on grocery and convenience stores. Founded in 2016 and based in Berkeley, California, Grabango utilizes advanced computer vision and machine learning to enhance the shopping experience. Its system employs cameras and shelf sensors to track items as customers select them, automatically adding them to a virtual basket. Shoppers can then use a registered payment method through the Grabango app to complete their purchases without waiting in line. After leaving the store, customers receive a digital receipt on their phones. Grabango's technology is designed to retrofit existing retail spaces, allowing large-scale retailers to implement checkout-free shopping while ensuring high accuracy in real-world environments. The company prioritizes customer privacy by anonymizing data and does not use facial recognition technology.

RBC Signals

Seed Round in 2017
RBC Signals LLC is a space communications provider based in Redmond, Washington, specializing in real-time communication technologies and services for satellite operators. Established in 2015, the company operates a global network of ground stations that includes both company-owned and partner-owned antennas. This network supports satellite operators in various orbits, including geostationary (GEO), low Earth orbit (LEO), and medium Earth orbit (MEO). RBC Signals enhances the delivery and processing of data from space to end users by leveraging a sharing economy model, which allows for affordability, flexibility, and low latency in service. Additionally, the company's platform aggregates unused capacity from existing ground stations, enabling operators to maximize their revenue potential while providing seamless access to satellite communications.

Ripcord

Series A in 2017
Ripcord, Inc. is a robotic digitization company that specializes in automating the management of paper records. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Ripcord develops a platform that utilizes advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and vision-guided robotics, to create digital twins of physical documents. Its flagship solution, Canopy, captures, enriches, and organizes critical content, allowing enterprises to enhance their business processes with improved speed, quality, and accuracy. Formerly known as Ripcord Digital, Inc., the company rebranded in June 2017 to reflect its focus on innovative digitization solutions.

Plutoshift AI

Seed Round in 2017
Plutoshift is an operational data platform based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2017. The company focuses on empowering operators to automate performance monitoring across various industrial workflows. By leveraging existing data collection systems, Plutoshift automates data workflows and delivers a unified view of performance. Its platform enables businesses to enhance return on investment by minimizing resource consumption and operating costs. Additionally, Plutoshift facilitates data-driven operations by providing actionable insights and AI capabilities directly to front-line operators, managers, and executives. This approach allows for automatic monitoring of critical processes, ultimately improving operational efficiency and decision-making.

Cobalt

Seed Round in 2017
Cobalt Robotics, Inc. designs and manufactures indoor security robots that collaborate with human security personnel. These robots are capable of patrolling various environments, including warehouses, schools, offices, hospitals, data centers, and museums, while detecting intruders and identifying anomalies. Equipped with advanced mapping and sensing technologies, as well as features for human-robot interaction, Cobalt's robots enhance security measures by providing real-time monitoring and response capabilities. Founded in 2016 by Erik Schluntz and Travis Deyle, the company is headquartered in San Mateo, California.

SynTouch

Seed Round in 2016
SynTouch Inc. is a company specializing in tactile evaluation sensors, headquartered in Montrose, California. Founded in 2008, it is recognized as a leader in the field of Machine Touch. The company offers innovative products such as the BioTac Toccare, a biomimetic tactile sensor that grants machines humanlike tactile awareness, perception, and dexterity. Additionally, SynTouch develops NumaTac sensors designed to enhance the functionality of prosthetic hands and assistive robotic arms. Their proprietary Tactile Evaluation Instrument quantitatively assesses the tactile qualities of materials and consumer products through a standardized system, surpassing the accuracy of human evaluation. This technology aids manufacturers in product design and quality control, providing critical touch data that enables the optimization of material feel according to human preferences.

Tailos

Seed Round in 2016
Tailos is on a mission to bridge the gap between robots and humans - starting with Rosie - the world's very first housekeeping robot for hotels and commercial buildings. Like a self-driving car, Rosie navigates intelligently through the space while cleaning floors and collecting invaluable operational and environmental data. Tailos' automated systems deliver unprecedented value to hotel operators, room attendants, and hotel guests. There are three major issues Tailos is tackling: *Housekeeping is the highest variable cost regardless of the hotel. *Room attendants have the highest injury rates in the service sector. *Current commercial cleaning practices are inconsistent and hard to objectively manage. By using Tailos' systems, hotel and commercial cleaning operators will see an increase in profitability; healthier and happier staff; and higher guest satisfaction. In addition, room attendants will be able to focus on less strenuous tasks - ultimately reducing injury rates. Finally, guests will have a more enjoyable experience through consistent cleanliness and more flexible check-in and check-out times. Given the size and scale of the hospitality market, a lack of innovation in the field, and the potential to improve the health and safety of room attendants; Tailos transforms the industry by leveraging the power of robotics. By solving the two biggest issues in housekeeping – time and injuries – Tailos revolutionizes commercial cleaning - one bot at a time.

Shaper

Seed Round in 2016
Shaper is an innovative robotics company that specializes in enhancing precision cutting through the integration of digital augmentation technology with handheld power tools. The firm focuses on making the process of creation more intuitive and accessible by utilizing mixed reality to develop user-friendly interfaces. Shaper's technology simplifies Computer Numerical Control (CNC) prototyping, allowing users to achieve greater accuracy in their cuts. This is accomplished by automatically correcting or retracting the tool's bit if it deviates from the intended cutting path, ensuring a seamless and efficient making process. By prioritizing the needs of users over traditional tool constraints, Shaper aims to revolutionize the way individuals engage with cutting tools.

Matternet

Seed Round in 2016
Matternet is a leading developer of commercial drone delivery systems tailored for urban and suburban environments. The company offers the Matternet M2 drone alongside its proprietary software platform, enabling automated package exchange and efficient logistics operations. Matternet operates its technology directly for customers and collaborates with logistics organizations, such as UPS. In 2017, it became the first company authorized for commercial Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations for drone logistics networks in urban areas of Switzerland. By 2019, Matternet and UPS launched drone delivery services in the United States, marking the commencement of revenue-generating drone delivery operations in the country. In 2022, the Matternet M2 achieved significant regulatory milestones by obtaining standard Type Certification and Production Certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). To date, Matternet's technology has facilitated over 20,000 commercial flights, solidifying its position in the drone logistics sector.

3Scan

Series B in 2016
3Scan, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in the development of advanced microscopy tools and software for tissue analysis. Founded in 2011, the company focuses on automating the processes of tissue sectioning and imaging through its innovative knife-edge scanning microscopes. By integrating automation, machine learning, and computer vision, 3Scan enables researchers and medical professionals to extract spatial data from tissue samples, facilitating detailed 3D visualizations and comprehensive quantitative analysis of complex anatomical structures. This approach enhances the throughput and accuracy of tissue analysis compared to traditional histopathology, ultimately advancing the understanding of diseases that manifest at the tissue level, such as cancer, Alzheimer's, and other neurodegenerative disorders. 3Scan's technology aims to drive the discovery of new diagnostics and therapeutics in the field of biomedical research.

Simbe Robotics

Venture Round in 2016
Simbe Robotics, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company established in 2014 that specializes in developing and manufacturing autonomous robotic solutions for the retail sector. Its flagship product, Tally, automates the labor-intensive process of shelf auditing by navigating store aisles to assess inventory levels. Tally identifies out-of-stock items, low stock items, misplaced products, and pricing discrepancies, providing valuable data to store staff. The robot operates safely alongside customers and employees during regular store hours, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and accuracy in retail environments.

Iron Ox

Seed Round in 2016
Iron Ox, Inc. is an innovative company that specializes in developing robotics for crop harvesting and sustainable indoor farming systems. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Carlos, California, Iron Ox operates greenhouses in Gilroy, California, and Lockhart, Texas. The company utilizes a combination of robotics, plant science, and machine learning to cultivate fresh, pesticide-free produce, including various leafy greens and culinary herbs. Their flagship product, Angus, is an autonomous farm mobile robot designed to enhance agricultural efficiency. By focusing on sustainable practices, Iron Ox aims to minimize agriculture's environmental impact while improving the availability, quality, and flavor of its products for consumers.

Arch Systems

Seed Round in 2016
Arch Systems Inc. specializes in designing and developing a modular hardware platform that connects devices to the cloud for industrial Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Founded in 2015 and based in Mountain View, California, the company provides a comprehensive industry-4.0 machine data and AI platform tailored for electronics and discrete manufacturers. Arch Systems focuses on digitizing both new and existing factories, significantly enhancing machine utilization through its Arch Utilization Suite, which enables improvements of 20–40%. The platform collects real-time and predictive analytics from all machines, both new and legacy, across enterprise supply chains, facilitating better insights and data accessibility. Additionally, Arch Systems boasts one of the largest surface mount technology (SMT) machine connector libraries globally and collaborates with leading PCB manufacturing machine vendors, thereby supporting a wide range of custom IoT applications across various sectors, including food, water, and energy.

Kinara

Seed Round in 2016
Kinara is a technology company that specializes in developing low-power, energy-efficient, programmable discrete neural processing units for edge AI applications. Based in Sunnyvale, California, Kinara's processors are designed to support a wide range of edge AI applications, including multi-modal generative AI models. The company provides automated development tools that facilitate the implementation of complex AI applications, enabling users to derive rich data insights and optimize real-time actions at the edge. By offering a full stack of low-power, real-time deep learning computer vision software, Kinara empowers small devices, such as drones, robots, and IoT cameras, with advanced embedded computer vision capabilities, making its solutions faster and more power-efficient than traditional GPU and DSP processing methods.

Prenav

Seed Round in 2016
PreNav, Inc. specializes in developing automated systems for infrastructure inspection, utilizing advanced drone technology and machine learning. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Carlos, California, the company has created a platform that integrates commercial drones with ground-based guidance robots and sophisticated software for mission planning and data analysis. This technology enables the drones to navigate complex environments, such as cell towers, wind turbines, and bridges, with centimeter-level precision. PreNav's systems can inspect critical components, measure key features, and produce detailed 3D reconstructions of industrial assets. By automating the inspection process, the company offers a safer, faster, and more cost-effective alternative to traditional inspection methods that often rely on climbers and scaffolding. PreNav's expertise spans various fields, including computer vision, mechanical engineering, and aeronautics, positioning it as a leader in addressing fundamental robotics challenges.

DotDashPay

Convertible Note in 2016
DotDashPay buils a payment systems that allow consumers to seamlessly transact and enable merchants to analyze and control the entire payment experience.

AirMap

Seed Round in 2015
AirMap, Inc. is a digital airspace and automation company that specializes in software solutions for managing low-altitude airspace and facilitating drone operations. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, with additional offices in Europe and Asia, AirMap offers a UAS Traffic Management (UTM) platform. This platform provides critical airspace information, including geometries, restrictions, and situational awareness, to various stakeholders, such as airspace authorities, enterprise operators, and developers. AirMap aims to enable safe and efficient drone flight by organizing and automating airspace management, thereby fostering innovation in applications ranging from agriculture to public safety. The company collaborates with industry partners and is actively involved in initiatives like the Small UAV Coalition and NASA's UTM program, ensuring it plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of low-altitude aviation.

HWTrek

Series A in 2015
HWTrek, established in 1995 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, specializes in a cloud-based platform for hardware innovators. This platform facilitates project planning, development, and launch, enabling startups, crowdfunding creators, and small to medium-sized companies to manage their product development, connect with industry experts in manufacturing and supply chain, and bring their projects to market both locally and internationally. The platform tailors management flows to each project and fosters collaboration with HWTrek's ecosystem of industry partners, ensuring optimal matches based on project specifics and expertise. This streamlined process aims to deliver high-quality products on time, within budget, and at scale.

Alces Technology

Series B in 2015
Alces Technology, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Park City, Utah, specializes in advanced imaging technology aimed at enhancing 3D depth capture and computer vision. The company's flagship product is a high-resolution 3D camera designed for retailers, manufacturers, and app developers, which creates photorealistic 3D models with exceptional texture and depth detail. This innovative camera achieves quality comparable to enterprise-level laser scanning solutions, allowing users to produce high-quality images while capturing intricate details. Alces Technology's offerings also include a range of imaging products such as lasers, projectors, optical systems, and MEMS, all utilizing a novel 1D scanned linear array to deliver images of 8 megapixels and beyond.

Onward Robotics

Seed Round in 2015
Onward Robotics specializes in innovative automation technology that integrates humans and robots into a unified system, aimed at transforming fulfillment processes. The company offers a solution called Meet Me, which combines proprietary software with mobile robots designed for person-to-goods operations. This technology enhances efficiency in warehousing, distribution, and e-commerce by enabling robots to navigate human-centric environments, accurately identify and pick items, and operate at speeds comparable to human workers. As a result, Onward Robotics provides organizations with increased productivity, flexibility, and speed, helping them maintain a competitive edge in the logistics and manufacturing sectors.

Transcend Robotics

Angel Round in 2015
Transcend Robotics Inc. is a developer of advanced ground-based robotic mobility platforms designed to navigate stairs and other obstacles with ease. Utilizing its proprietary Articulated Traction Control (ARTI) technology, the company offers a range of products tailored for various industries, including 3D mapping, telepresence, construction management, mining, and manufacturing. Its portfolio features the ARTI3 mobility platform for integrators and developers, the ARTI3 Vantage designed for use in human and hazardous environments, and the ARTI3 TELETRAK, which enables mobile telepresence in settings such as construction sites and industrial plants. Founded in 2014 and based in Washington, D.C., Transcend Robotics aims to enhance machine mobility, thereby improving the human experience in complex operational contexts.

Orvibo

Series A in 2015
Orvibo is a Chinese technology company specializing in Internet-of-Things (IoT) solutions and intelligent home hardware. The company develops a range of products, including micro intelligent devices for residential and villa applications, utilizing ZigBee wireless technology, as well as full-digital visual doorbells based on TCP/IP technologies and cloud platforms. Orvibo collaborates with various chip manufacturers to deliver comprehensive IoT solutions that cater to household appliances, LED lighting, security systems, and furniture manufacturers. Its team consists of professionals across multiple disciplines, including software and hardware engineering, structural design, and user interface design, enabling the company to offer integrated smart technology products for smart homes, communities, and hospitality services.

Percolata

Seed Round in 2015
Percolata is a Palo Alto-based startup that provides an innovative hardware and software platform designed to help retailers optimize in-store customer traffic and staffing. By utilizing technologies such as video, audio, and mobile fingerprinting, the company employs artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to forecast foot traffic and sales on an hourly basis. This allows retailers to align their staffing levels with customer demand, enhancing operational efficiency. Percolata's solution can lead to significant improvements in sales performance, with reported increases of up to 30%, while also reducing costs associated with both understaffing and overstaffing.

Oculii

Seed Round in 2015
Oculii Corp., based in Beavercreek, Ohio, specializes in developing advanced radar sensors and AI software for various applications, including intelligent transportation, automotive, aerial, and consumer sectors. The company's key products are radar sensors that provide real-time 4D tracking information, enabling accurate 3D positioning and speed detection. These sensors are used in automotive safety systems, traffic management, airborne and medical applications, as well as automated speed enforcement systems. Oculii's innovative Virtual Aperture Imaging radar technology enhances radar resolution without increasing the physical size of the sensor, making it more affordable and scalable. The company collaborates with industry leaders to deliver high-performance, all-weather, and low-cost perception technology for autonomous systems.

Roost

Seed Round in 2014
Roost is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, that focuses on developing smart home solutions designed to enhance home safety and connectivity. Founded in 2014, Roost creates an online platform that transforms existing household products into smart connected devices, allowing users to enjoy smart home functionality through simple, one-step retrofitting. The company emphasizes ease of installation and affordability, enabling homeowners to upgrade their living spaces without extensive renovations. Roost's products can connect to mobile devices via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, providing real-time notifications to users about issues within their homes while they are away. Through its innovative approach, Roost aims to make smart home technology accessible to a broad audience.

AbleCloud

Seed Round in 2014
AbleCloud is a leading provider of IoT cloud platforms, specializing in delivering advanced solutions for hardware developers. The company created Matrix, the first PaaS development platform for the Internet of Things in China, designed to facilitate the rapid and cost-effective implementation of IoT devices. Matrix is recognized for its certification from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, underscoring its credibility in the market. Additionally, AbleCloud developed Inspire, a big data analysis platform tailored specifically for IoT, which enables users to uncover insights and transform data into value. The company also offers Genius, a comprehensive business platform that enhances remote visual management and streamlines collaboration for IoT enterprises. With a focus on the Internet of Vehicles and smart home devices, AbleCloud ensures stability, multi-device access, and robust remote management capabilities for its clients.

Weft

Seed Round in 2014
Weft, Inc. is a global logistics data company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, established in 2013. It leverages a combination of sensors and supply chain analytics to enhance real-time asset intelligence, helping businesses minimize disruptions and boost operational productivity. The Weft platform offers insights and visibility through a user-friendly web and mobile interface, enabling clients to track assets in real time using various technologies such as Wi-Fi, BLE, GPS, satellite, and GPRS. It provides analytical capabilities that assess routes, fuel consumption, potential disruptions, and environmental conditions, allowing users to proactively manage logistics challenges. By integrating data from both its own sensors and third-party systems, Weft empowers companies to identify bottlenecks and make informed decisions, ultimately increasing the likelihood of on-time deliveries.

MEGVII

Series A in 2013
Megvii, founded in 2011, is an artificial intelligence company that specializes in intelligent solutions and data services for enterprises and developers. The company is focused on its mission to create machines capable of seeing and thinking, leveraging its deep learning system, Brain++. Megvii aims to build a comprehensive AI engine that serves as the foundational technology for various applications. It connects standardized hardware, such as sensors and personal devices, with artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (AIoT), commercializing three main application areas: Consumer IoT, City IoT, and Supply Chain IoT. By integrating hardware and software solutions, Megvii enables clients to efficiently establish AI infrastructure tailored to their needs, positioning itself as an expert in AIoT solutions.
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