Cove Fund

Cove Fund is a venture capital firm based in Irvine, California, established in 2014. It specializes in providing seed-stage funding to early-stage technology and life science companies located in Southern California. The firm focuses on investing in promising startups that have the potential to develop differentiated products and services, aiming to create significant value through their initial investments. By targeting innovative ventures, Cove Fund seeks to support companies that are poised for impactful growth in their respective markets.

Steve Petilli

Venture Partner

Paul Voois

Fund Manager

J.C. Ruffalo

Venture Partner

41 past transactions

BLNG

Seed Round in 2025
BLNG is a generative AI company focused on the jewelry industry, offering innovative design software and data products. The company provides AI-powered tools that empower creators to design personalized jewelry, fostering a transformative experience that encourages creativity and meaningful connections with jewelry. By leveraging AI-driven design, BLNG enables businesses to explore new possibilities in customization and innovation, shaping the future of personalized jewelry.

Occuspace

Series A in 2025
Occuspace specializes in crowd monitoring technology aimed at optimizing occupancy management and enhancing safety within various environments. The company provides a platform that captures real-time and historical occupancy data through the use of Internet of Things (IoT) sensors that analyze radio frequency signals. This data enables businesses to better understand and manage how their spaces are utilized, facilitating improved planning and allocation decisions. By offering insights into occupancy levels, Occuspace helps clients enhance the visitor experience while also achieving greater efficiency and cost savings.

XILO

Series A in 2025
XILO is a workflow automation platform tailored for traditional insurance agencies and companies. It enhances the integration of online and offline customer experiences while automating back-office tasks. By connecting various insurance systems, such as agency management software and raters, XILO enables independent insurance agencies to convert potential customers into clients more effectively. The platform reduces the need for repetitive data entry, allowing insurance agents to operate more efficiently and remain competitive in a rapidly evolving market.

Wethos AI

Seed Round in 2024
Wethos harnesses is the power of AI to address real-world challenges, offering smart, data-driven solutions that boost efficiency, streamline operations, and uncover hidden potential, empowering businesses to excel in a rapidly evolving environment.

Occuspace

Seed Round in 2023
Occuspace specializes in crowd monitoring technology aimed at optimizing occupancy management and enhancing safety within various environments. The company provides a platform that captures real-time and historical occupancy data through the use of Internet of Things (IoT) sensors that analyze radio frequency signals. This data enables businesses to better understand and manage how their spaces are utilized, facilitating improved planning and allocation decisions. By offering insights into occupancy levels, Occuspace helps clients enhance the visitor experience while also achieving greater efficiency and cost savings.

GroGuru

Series A in 2023
GroGuru Inc. is a technology company based in La Jolla, California, that specializes in smart irrigation solutions for agriculture. Founded in 2014, GroGuru provides software as a service focused on irrigation monitoring and management. The company's platform utilizes an Internet of Things (IoT) sensor network to deliver precise measurements of soil moisture, salinity, and temperature. This data-driven system enables farmers to optimize water usage and improve crop yields by offering real-time insights and recommendations for irrigation scheduling and water management. GroGuru aims to promote sustainable farming practices while enhancing agricultural productivity and conserving water resources, ultimately helping farmers reduce input costs associated with water, energy, and fertilizer.

Veckta

Seed Round in 2023
Veckta operates as an Energy Transition Market Platform that combines advanced energy system engineering tools with a comprehensive marketplace aimed at enhancing the development of distributed energy systems (DES) and microgrid projects. The platform enables businesses and communities to assess their current energy situation, tailor solutions that meet specific requirements regarding cost, reliability, and emissions, and efficiently connect with top-tier equipment, services, and capital providers. By facilitating informed decision-making through transparent pricing and global support, Veckta allows clients to design, finance, and construct their energy systems sustainably and profitably, ultimately contributing to a more habitable planet.

ECFX

Venture Round in 2023
ECFX, Inc. is a software development company based in Venice, California, that focuses on providing solutions for the legal industry. Established in 2019, ECFX offers ECFX Notice, an enterprise notice management system designed to automate the workflow associated with electronic court notices. This innovative software streamlines processes by automatically downloading, profiling, storing, and distributing court documents from both Federal and State courts. It enhances efficiency by eliminating repetitive manual tasks and allows law firms to define their own policies for document handling. Users can receive court documents in various formats and benefit from email notifications that include essential internal data. Additionally, the platform features a powerful Analytics Dashboard that enables administrators to monitor electronic court filing activities, thereby saving time and reducing risks linked to manual data entry.

CARI Health

Seed Round in 2023
CARI Health is a digital health company based in San Diego, California, that specializes in the development of remote medication monitors. Founded in 2015 and incorporated in 2021, the company creates wireless sensors that patients wear on their skin. These sensors continuously transmit real-time data about medication levels to the cloud, allowing clinicians to safely prescribe, dose, and monitor adherence to critical medications. By providing this innovative solution, CARI Health aims to enhance patient care and improve health outcomes through better medication management.

Celitech

Seed Round in 2022
Celitech is a premium connectivity platform that provides a secure eSIM solution for global travel companies, enhancing cellular data services in over 160 countries. The platform enables travel-related businesses to create new revenue streams and improve mobile engagement by offering affordable data packages that can significantly reduce roaming costs for travelers. Celitech's technology includes a programmable eSIM API that integrates with various web and mobile applications, allowing businesses to utilize mobile analytics for upselling opportunities. By focusing on both customer connectivity and analytics, Celitech helps travel companies enhance their services and engage effectively with their customers.

Veckta

Seed Round in 2022
Veckta operates as an Energy Transition Market Platform that combines advanced energy system engineering tools with a comprehensive marketplace aimed at enhancing the development of distributed energy systems (DES) and microgrid projects. The platform enables businesses and communities to assess their current energy situation, tailor solutions that meet specific requirements regarding cost, reliability, and emissions, and efficiently connect with top-tier equipment, services, and capital providers. By facilitating informed decision-making through transparent pricing and global support, Veckta allows clients to design, finance, and construct their energy systems sustainably and profitably, ultimately contributing to a more habitable planet.

Carlsmed

Series B in 2022
Carlsmed is a medical technology company based in San Diego, California, specializing in spine surgery solutions. Founded in 2018, the company has developed the aprevo™ implant system, which is the first surgical implant designated as a breakthrough technology by the FDA. This innovative 3-D printed implant system offers personalized medicine benefits specifically for lumbar fusion surgery. Carlsmed employs machine learning technologies and analysis of prior outcomes data to enhance the treatment of complex adult spinal deformities, aiming to improve surgical outcomes and reduce healthcare costs associated with spine surgery. The company serves hospitals and surgeons nationwide, providing advanced solutions for adult spinal malalignment.

Daasity

Series A in 2022
Daasity, Inc. is a cloud-based technology company founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Diego, California. The company specializes in data analytics software that centralizes and integrates client data into a cohesive platform. Its D2C Analytics Suite allows businesses to analyze their data effectively and push insights to key marketing channels, enhancing customer engagement. By combining data from various applications and tools, Daasity enables brands to gain a comprehensive view of customer activities, facilitating the creation of detailed segments and flows. Through its proprietary transformation logic, Daasity automates data warehousing, providing clients with the necessary tools and insights to drive profitable growth and foster meaningful customer relationships.

Lynx Biosciences

Seed Round in 2021
Lynx Biosciences, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in La Jolla, California, focused on developing innovative therapies for blood cancer. Established in 2013, the company utilizes a cytomics-based platform technology to identify optimal treatment options for patients. Its flagship product, MicroC3, creates a personalized model of a patient's cancer from biopsy samples, allowing for tailored assessments of drug responses. By integrating suspension cell co-culture assays, automated microfluidics, and advanced deep learning analytics, Lynx aims to enhance the precision of patient management and expedite the development of effective cancer treatments, particularly for those with blood cancers such as multiple myeloma.

GoShare

Seed Round in 2021
GoShare, Inc. operates an online platform that connects individuals and businesses in need of moving, hauling, and delivery services with drivers who own trucks or cargo vans. Founded in 2014 and based in San Diego, California, GoShare facilitates a variety of services, including small apartment moves, furniture delivery, junk removal, and appliance recycling. The platform aims to optimize the last mile and middle mile of the supply chain, enabling users to access delivery and relocation services efficiently. With a network of over 20,000 delivery professionals and a customer base exceeding 100,000, GoShare serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies and small businesses across more than 50 major metropolitan areas, covering approximately 70% of the U.S. population. By leveraging proprietary technology, including mobile applications and AI-driven tools, GoShare enhances the delivery experience while providing economic opportunities for drivers in their local communities.

Daasity

Seed Round in 2021
Daasity, Inc. is a cloud-based technology company founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Diego, California. The company specializes in data analytics software that centralizes and integrates client data into a cohesive platform. Its D2C Analytics Suite allows businesses to analyze their data effectively and push insights to key marketing channels, enhancing customer engagement. By combining data from various applications and tools, Daasity enables brands to gain a comprehensive view of customer activities, facilitating the creation of detailed segments and flows. Through its proprietary transformation logic, Daasity automates data warehousing, providing clients with the necessary tools and insights to drive profitable growth and foster meaningful customer relationships.

Vessel Health

Seed Round in 2021
Bloom operates in two primary sectors: fashion and baby products. The company offers a platform that sells original brand outlets from curated international brands, allowing customers to try on clothing at home before making a purchase. This service includes easy returns for items that do not meet expectations. Additionally, Bloom manufactures a range of elegant baby gear and furniture, including highchairs, cribs, bassinets, and eco-friendly products. The company's diverse offerings cater to the needs of families and individuals seeking quality and convenience in both fashion and baby essentials.

Carlsmed

Series A in 2020
Carlsmed is a medical technology company based in San Diego, California, specializing in spine surgery solutions. Founded in 2018, the company has developed the aprevo™ implant system, which is the first surgical implant designated as a breakthrough technology by the FDA. This innovative 3-D printed implant system offers personalized medicine benefits specifically for lumbar fusion surgery. Carlsmed employs machine learning technologies and analysis of prior outcomes data to enhance the treatment of complex adult spinal deformities, aiming to improve surgical outcomes and reduce healthcare costs associated with spine surgery. The company serves hospitals and surgeons nationwide, providing advanced solutions for adult spinal malalignment.

Trubify

Seed Round in 2020
Trubify is a music streaming platform that enables artists to monetize their live and recorded performances while connecting them with music enthusiasts. Available on iOS, Android, and the web, Trubify offers a unique experience for both artists and fans, fostering intimate musical interactions. The platform features modular revenue options that provide higher payouts to artists compared to other streaming services, allowing musicians, producers, and content creators to sustain their livelihoods through their craft. Through its innovative approach, Trubify aims to enhance the music experience for both creators and listeners.

GoSite

Series B in 2020
GoSite, Inc. is a digital platform designed to support small businesses, particularly those providing local services in the U.S. Established in 2013 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company offers an all-in-one, cloud-based solution that facilitates the transition from offline to online business operations. Its platform includes tools for website creation, marketing, business management, and financial management, enabling users to build mobile-ready websites with features such as built-in SEO and statistics tracking. GoSite also provides services like domain registration, professional web design, and online promotion through social media and email. By offering a comprehensive suite of tools, GoSite helps small business owners connect with customers more effectively and manage their operations efficiently.

Ubiq Security

Seed Round in 2020
Ubiq Security, Inc. is a digital data encryption company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2012. It specializes in providing an encryption API that allows engineering, security, and compliance teams to seamlessly integrate data encryption and key management into various applications, data analytics platforms, and API gateways. By simplifying complex encryption processes, Ubiq's platform enables organizations to minimize the risk of data theft, optimize resource allocation, and develop applications that are secure and compliant by design. The company's services support the integration of data-centric security across IT, operational technology, and cloud environments, making it easier for clients to protect sensitive information effectively.

Dermala

Series A in 2020
Dermala Inc. is a consumer dermatology company based in San Diego, California, focused on developing treatments for chronic skin conditions through the human microbiome. The company offers personalized, clinically validated solutions for issues such as acne and eczema. Its flagship product, the FOBO Kit, includes prebiotics and microbiome metabolites designed to eliminate acne-causing bacteria while fostering beneficial skin flora. Additionally, Dermala provides pre-medicated pads that target harmful bacteria and support healthy skin. The products aim to reduce oiliness, unclog pores, and minimize inflammation, thereby preventing new breakouts. Enhancing its offerings, Dermala has developed an application that utilizes data analytics and machine learning to help users track their skin health and optimize treatments. The company was established in 2014 and markets its products directly through its website.

OnSite Waste Technologies

Series A in 2020
OnSite Waste Technologies, Inc. is a California-based company that specializes in medical waste disposal services for small quantity generators. Founded in 2013, the company has developed the TE-5000, a compact processing unit that transforms regulated medical waste into sterile garbage suitable for regular trash disposal. This innovative solution offers healthcare providers a more cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional medical waste management, eliminating the need for third-party waste haulers. In addition to its waste processing technology, OnSite Waste Technologies also provides Regulated Medical Waste Compliance Training to ensure that staff are equipped to maintain a safe and compliant workplace.

Trackstreet

Seed Round in 2020
TrackStreet, Inc. is a software company that specializes in price monitoring and brand protection solutions for online retailers. Founded in 2015 and based in Las Vegas, Nevada, TrackStreet offers a Software-as-a-Service platform designed to help brands safeguard their pricing policies and enhance their multi-channel revenue. The platform utilizes advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation, to identify and address violations of branding guidelines across the internet. Its comprehensive suite of services includes market visibility, compliance monitoring, brand protection, and analytics for e-commerce platforms, thereby providing clients with actionable insights to strengthen customer relationships and drive sales. TrackStreet positions itself as a strategic partner to brands, enabling them to maintain control over their online presence and optimize their business performance.

Carlsmed

Seed Round in 2020
Carlsmed is a medical technology company based in San Diego, California, specializing in spine surgery solutions. Founded in 2018, the company has developed the aprevo™ implant system, which is the first surgical implant designated as a breakthrough technology by the FDA. This innovative 3-D printed implant system offers personalized medicine benefits specifically for lumbar fusion surgery. Carlsmed employs machine learning technologies and analysis of prior outcomes data to enhance the treatment of complex adult spinal deformities, aiming to improve surgical outcomes and reduce healthcare costs associated with spine surgery. The company serves hospitals and surgeons nationwide, providing advanced solutions for adult spinal malalignment.

Vessel Health

Seed Round in 2020
Bloom operates in two primary sectors: fashion and baby products. The company offers a platform that sells original brand outlets from curated international brands, allowing customers to try on clothing at home before making a purchase. This service includes easy returns for items that do not meet expectations. Additionally, Bloom manufactures a range of elegant baby gear and furniture, including highchairs, cribs, bassinets, and eco-friendly products. The company's diverse offerings cater to the needs of families and individuals seeking quality and convenience in both fashion and baby essentials.

ECFX

Debt Financing in 2019
ECFX, Inc. is a software development company based in Venice, California, that focuses on providing solutions for the legal industry. Established in 2019, ECFX offers ECFX Notice, an enterprise notice management system designed to automate the workflow associated with electronic court notices. This innovative software streamlines processes by automatically downloading, profiling, storing, and distributing court documents from both Federal and State courts. It enhances efficiency by eliminating repetitive manual tasks and allows law firms to define their own policies for document handling. Users can receive court documents in various formats and benefit from email notifications that include essential internal data. Additionally, the platform features a powerful Analytics Dashboard that enables administrators to monitor electronic court filing activities, thereby saving time and reducing risks linked to manual data entry.

Daasity

Seed Round in 2019
Daasity, Inc. is a cloud-based technology company founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Diego, California. The company specializes in data analytics software that centralizes and integrates client data into a cohesive platform. Its D2C Analytics Suite allows businesses to analyze their data effectively and push insights to key marketing channels, enhancing customer engagement. By combining data from various applications and tools, Daasity enables brands to gain a comprehensive view of customer activities, facilitating the creation of detailed segments and flows. Through its proprietary transformation logic, Daasity automates data warehousing, providing clients with the necessary tools and insights to drive profitable growth and foster meaningful customer relationships.

OnSite Waste Technologies

Seed Round in 2019
OnSite Waste Technologies, Inc. is a California-based company that specializes in medical waste disposal services for small quantity generators. Founded in 2013, the company has developed the TE-5000, a compact processing unit that transforms regulated medical waste into sterile garbage suitable for regular trash disposal. This innovative solution offers healthcare providers a more cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional medical waste management, eliminating the need for third-party waste haulers. In addition to its waste processing technology, OnSite Waste Technologies also provides Regulated Medical Waste Compliance Training to ensure that staff are equipped to maintain a safe and compliant workplace.

Bluestone Medical

Seed Round in 2019
Manufacturer of on-site alternative medical waste processing equipment

FreightPOP

Seed Round in 2019
FreightPOP, Inc. is a logistics software company based in Lake Forest, California, that specializes in developing cloud-based transportation management system (TMS) solutions. Founded in 2015, the company provides a comprehensive platform designed to streamline shipping processes for manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. Its software includes features such as freight rate shopping, centralized tracking, and customizable reporting, all aimed at enhancing visibility and performance in logistics operations. FreightPOP's solution supports various shipping modes, including less-than-truckload (LTL), full truckload (FTL), parcel, intermodal, air, and ocean transport. By integrating with existing systems like ERP, WMS, and CRM, FreightPOP enables users to manage their shipping and logistical functions efficiently, fostering data-driven decision-making while automating time-consuming tasks.

GoSite

Seed Round in 2018
GoSite, Inc. is a digital platform designed to support small businesses, particularly those providing local services in the U.S. Established in 2013 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company offers an all-in-one, cloud-based solution that facilitates the transition from offline to online business operations. Its platform includes tools for website creation, marketing, business management, and financial management, enabling users to build mobile-ready websites with features such as built-in SEO and statistics tracking. GoSite also provides services like domain registration, professional web design, and online promotion through social media and email. By offering a comprehensive suite of tools, GoSite helps small business owners connect with customers more effectively and manage their operations efficiently.

Capillary Biomedical

Seed Round in 2018
Capillary Biomedical, Inc. is a medical device company founded in 2014 and located in Irvine, California. The company focuses on developing innovative technologies for diabetes management, particularly in simplifying glucose monitoring and insulin delivery. As a spin-out from the Artificial Pancreas Center at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Capillary Biomedical is dedicated to reducing the burden of diabetes on patients and the healthcare system. Its flagship product features a kink-proof, flexible, multiport cannula designed for reliable and comfortable insulin delivery, with an emphasis on a straightforward one-handed insertion process. This user-friendly design aims to assist diabetes patients in achieving better blood glucose control.

Beatshare

Seed Round in 2017
Beatshare, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a digital platform for sharing music. Incorporated in 2014 and based in California, Beatshare focuses on creating technology that facilitates communication through music. The platform enables users to express thoughts, feelings, or emotions by embedding music that resonates with their experiences, allowing for a unique form of multimedia messaging. This innovative approach aims to enhance digital interactions by integrating emotional expression with music sharing.

Osprey Data

Venture Round in 2017
OspreyData is a technology company based in San Juan Capistrano, California, that specializes in analyzing sensor data generated by high-value mechanical assets to enhance operational efficiency and prevent failures. Utilizing machine learning, OspreyData processes this data in real time, continuously improving its predictive insights. The company offers a physical systems intelligence platform that focuses on time series data, enabling the modeling of complex relationships among high-resolution signals. This platform complements existing monitoring systems, such as SCADA, by delivering deep insights into the behavior of intricate mechanical systems, including those in the oil and gas sector. By providing accurate operational decisions, OspreyData aims to help organizations prevent outages and accidents, ultimately maximizing the value derived from their critical assets.

ThinkIQ

Seed Round in 2017
ThinkIQ Inc. is a technology company that offers a cloud-based platform aimed at enhancing supply chain management. Founded in 2015 and based in Aliso Viejo, California, the platform integrates disparate supply chain data with advanced modeling technology to provide granular visibility into material movements and manufacturing operations. Utilizing Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities, big data management, and machine learning, ThinkIQ's software enables clients to contextualize data, correlate events over time, and identify inefficiencies within their operations. This comprehensive approach allows manufacturers to achieve significant cost savings, improve customer engagement, and enhance overall operational effectiveness by reducing waste and addressing quality and safety issues.

Cloud Spot

Seed Round in 2016
Cloud Spot Inc. offers an innovative off-site storage solution tailored specifically for photographers. Established in 2014 and based in Irvine, California, the company provides an online platform that allows users to upload, store, and share various file types, including JPEG, TIFF, PDF, PSD, GIF, Ai, and PNG. With a primary focus on professional photographers, a market valued at $25 billion globally, Cloud Spot aims to streamline workflows by delivering a comprehensive tool that facilitates effective storage, management, and marketing of photographic content.

Kast

Seed Round in 2016
Kast is a real-time video sharing application designed to facilitate social interaction among friends, regardless of their physical locations. The platform allows users to watch content, play games, and engage with each other through features such as screen sharing, voice, text, and video chat. With an ever-changing content library, Kast provides a virtual living room experience where users can collaboratively share and enjoy various forms of entertainment in real-time. This innovative approach enables users to maintain connections and create shared experiences, enhancing their social interactions.

Modulim

Seed Round in 2016
Modulim is a leader in light-based imaging technology focused on tissue and vascular assessment through spatial frequency domain imaging (SFDI). The company has developed the Clarifi Imaging System, which aids clinicians in identifying patients at risk for complications such as diabetic foot ulcers and amputations due to compromised circulation. By enabling timely interventions, this technology plays a crucial role in preserving patients' limbs and lives. Additionally, Modulim's devices are applicable in research, aesthetics, and medicine, providing professionals with transformative tools for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of various medical skin conditions.

icClarity

Seed Round in 2016
icClarity, Inc. specializes in developing advanced 3-dimensional image capturing solutions, featuring a single imager, an illumination source, and an efficient firmware stack that processes raw sensor data to produce usable 3D coordinates. Founded in May 2014 and based in Irvine, California, the company addresses the growing demand for high-resolution 3D image capture without the computational burdens associated with traditional multi-sensor systems. Its patented technology is applicable across various sectors, including security and surveillance, automotive, gaming, webcams, medical devices, and smartphones. As of now, icClarity is in the final stages of producing its first mass-production device, with expectations to begin shipping soon.

Gengirl Media

Seed Round in 2016
Gengirl Media, Inc. is a toy and media company based in Long Beach, California, that focuses on producing television shows and developing toys, including fashion dolls and educational books for children. Founded in 2013, the company aims to inspire and educate young girls, particularly those aged 6 to 10, by making business and technology engaging and relatable. Gengirl Media’s flagship property, Middle School Moguls, began as a doll and book line in 2016 and is now in development with Nickelodeon. The company combines digital edutainment and short-form content to encourage entrepreneurial skills in children, fostering creativity and decision-making in a fun context.
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