Prolific Machines
Series B in 2024
Founded in 2020, Prolific Machines is a San Francisco-based biotech company dedicated to revolutionizing cell production for a sustainable future. It combines advanced technologies to enable large-scale cell manufacturing, aiming to improve therapeutic protein production for biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies.
Type One Energy
Seed Round in 2023
Founded in 2019 by renowned fusion scientists and business leaders, Type One Energy is dedicated to delivering sustainable and affordable fusion power globally. The company employs advanced manufacturing methods, computational physics, and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. Its FusionDirect program aims for a low-risk, efficient path to a fusion power plant within the next decade.
ReMo Energy
Seed Round in 2022
ReMo Energy is a company that specializes in the innovative manufacturing of industrial materials by utilizing renewable energy instead of fossil fuels. It focuses on developing distributed-scale green ammonia plants that produce nitrogen fertilizers from renewable electricity, air, and water. By employing predictive modeling and a novel approach to vegetation development, ReMo Energy effectively harnesses local renewable energy sources to create green chemicals. This approach addresses the challenges of food security and climate change while optimizing the use of distributed, intermittent renewable energy resources.
Neutral is a carbon-neutral food company based in Portland, Oregon, established in 2018. The company focuses on creating a sustainable food ecosystem, starting with its offerings of organic milk and half-and-half. Neutral aims to reduce the carbon footprint associated with food production by utilizing a carbon-neutral process, which includes sourcing products from pasture-raised cows. Their product line not only emphasizes nutritional value, featuring high levels of omega-3 and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), but also encourages consumers to participate in environmental sustainability by opting for products that contribute to lower carbon emissions.
Stimulus
Seed Round in 2022
Stimulus is a relationship intelligence platform that helps organizations optimize vendor and supplier management and procurement decisions through data-driven insights. The platform provides visibility into supplier data, enabling teams to analyze vendors, compare suppliers, collect data, and generate custom reports with real-time analytics. By integrating data across the supply chain, Stimulus helps identify opportunities and disruptions, supports risk mitigation, and drives cost savings. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in New York.
Rubi Laboratories
Seed Round in 2022
Rubi Laboratories is a California-based company that specializes in the development of technology to manufacture carbon-negative textiles. The firm utilizes innovative sustainable solutions to convert carbon emissions into natural fibers, resulting in biodegradable textiles. Its technology directly synthesizes threads, providing a natural resource for the production of viscose that is carbon-negative, as well as being water-chemical, land-neutral, traceable, and environmentally friendly. Rubi Laboratories aims to address the environmental impact of textile manufacturing by offering a more sustainable alternative in the industry.
The Live Green
Seed Round in 2022
The Live Green Company, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Santiago, Chile, specializes in the development of plant-based food products. The company offers a range of items, including live green burger mixes and live green pancake mixes. Utilizing proprietary deep technology, The Live Green Company focuses on creating consumer packaged goods that are functional, clean, and sustainable. Their innovative approach incorporates artificial intelligence, machine learning, and precision fermentation to enhance research and development processes, allowing for the efficient creation of active functional ingredients. The Live Green Company is committed to promoting a healthier and more sustainable food future.
Philanthropi
Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2018, Philanthropi is a technology company based in Philadelphia that specializes in facilitating and managing philanthropic initiatives for organizations. Its platform enables internal and external charitable giving, fostering engagement and measurable impact across various acts of philanthropy.
Lightyear
Series A in 2021
Lightyear AI, Inc. is a developer of an online platform that streamlines the procurement and management of information technology infrastructure for businesses. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Albany, New York, the company offers a range of services including Internet connectivity, managed Wi-Fi, SD-WAN, and multi-location connectivity, alongside hardware installation and network maintenance. Its platform provides users with tools to navigate the entire IT buying process, from contract signing to renewals, while also incorporating features like switch analysis to enhance decision-making. By automating procurement processes and facilitating the management of service contracts, Lightyear aims to help businesses save time and reduce costs associated with acquiring and maintaining IT infrastructure.
Happy Howl
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Happy Howl is a pet food company specializing in human-grade dog food. Their products are rich in vitamins and minerals, designed to address common canine health issues such as digestive problems and weight management. Happy Howl's recipes are free from artificial preservatives, additives, meat fillers, and byproducts, using only 100% locally sourced, human-grade ingredients. The company's offerings are USDA-certified, gently cooked, and packaged in recyclable materials, providing a convenient, fresh, and digestible option for dog owners seeking high-quality nutrition to support their pets' overall health and wellness.
Beach Whiskey
Acquisition in 2021
Beach Whiskey was founded in 2015 by a group of entrepreneurs and investors, including Billy Bush, Jake Owen, Gavin DeGraw, J. Smoke Wallin, Ken Austin, Andrew McGinnis, Kenny Dichter, and Andrew Kline. The company produces flavored American whiskey designed for sun‑loving, adventurous drinkers. Its mission is to bring a beach‑inspired atmosphere to whiskey enthusiasts worldwide, encouraging enjoyment in a relaxed, fun‑seeking environment.
American Harvest Vodka
Acquisition in 2021
American Harvest Vodka is distilled from Organic winter wheat grown on an American family farm in Rigby, Idaho. The organic and regenerative approaches to agriculture focus our farmers make ensure our wheat is grown in healthy soil with minerals, organic matter, water, air, and microorganisms; the key is having a sustainable amount of nutrients for our product to grow.
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.
Art of Sport
Series A in 2020
Art of Sport is a direct-to-consumer personal care brand that develops body and skin care products designed to power athletic performance. Its lineup includes deodorant, body wash, soap, sunscreen and pain-relief products created with input from top athletes and skincare scientists. The company sells its products in the United States through its own website. Art of Sport was founded in 2018 by Matthias Metternich, Brian Lee and Kobe Bryant, with partnerships and input from other elite athletes across sports to guide product development.
Moov Technologies
Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2018, Moov Technologies develops a real-time interactive platform for buying and selling pre-owned manufacturing equipment. Its software integrates services such as payments, logistics, asset management, and other add-ons to facilitate transactions between buyers and sellers.