DeepWork Capital, established in 2015, is a Florida-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage, high-growth technology and life science companies. It partners with entrepreneurs to build transformative businesses, providing active support and committed capital from both proprietary and public funds. The firm focuses on companies in the United States, with a particular interest in those based in Florida and its surrounding regions.
Worth AI is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that utilizes artificial intelligence to facilitate inclusive financial underwriting. By integrating various operational platforms, it enhances the efficiency of approval processes and strengthens compliance and risk management. The company offers a patent-pending solution that provides risk management and business valuation insights, predicting business outcomes while minimizing risks and biases through the use of both traditional and non-traditional data sources. This innovative approach enables banks, credit unions, fintech companies, and other financial service providers to expedite approvals for business loans and lines of credit effectively.
Myosin Therapeutics
Seed Round in 2025
Myosin Therapeutics is a privately-held biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative medications for central nervous system (CNS) disorders and other significant unmet medical needs. The company focuses on creating novel drugs that target cellular motor proteins, which are essential molecular machines that convert energy into mechanical work within cells. This unique approach enables the potential treatment of various disease states, including cancer. By harnessing the capabilities of these motor proteins, Myosin Therapeutics aims to advance therapeutic options and improve patient outcomes in challenging medical areas.
Crowded
Series A in 2025
Crowded is a digital banking platform that simplifies financial management for membership groups, particularly nonprofits at both chapter and national levels. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools for online officer transitions, group expense management, payment collection, and donation handling. By integrating these functions into a single platform, Crowded eliminates the need for users to transfer funds between multiple services, enhancing the safety of financial transactions. This streamlined approach allows group leaders to maintain greater control over their finances, enabling them to focus more on their organization's mission rather than financial administration.
Cyrano Therapeutics
Series B in 2024
Cyrano Therapeutics, Inc., founded in 2014 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., develops therapeutic solutions aimed at addressing taste and smell disorders. The company's primary offering is an intranasal product, CYR-001, which repurposes the approved molecule Theophylline to restore sensory function in patients experiencing chronic loss of taste and smell. In preliminary studies, the treatment demonstrated significant efficacy, with eight out of ten patients showing notable improvements within two weeks and no reported side effects. In addition to the therapy, Cyrano Therapeutics provides a diagnostic kit to assess and quantify the severity of sensory loss, which can assist healthcare providers, particularly otolaryngologists, in managing care for affected individuals, including cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy who may experience sensory changes.
Tompkins Robotics
Convertible Note in 2023
Tompkins Robotics is a company that specializes in supply chain, logistics, and automation solutions, with a focus on developing autonomous mobile robot technology. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, Tompkins Robotics provides innovative robotic sortation systems that enhance distribution and fulfillment operations. Their approach emphasizes flexibility and modularity, allowing clients to optimize their use of floor space and increase the speed of implementation. Additionally, the company offers comprehensive supply chain consulting services aimed at maximizing performance and value creation. By employing a tailored methodology known as "Strategy, Structure, Implement," Tompkins Robotics identifies and deploys customized solutions that align with clients' organizational goals, moving away from a one-size-fits-all model. This combination of robotics and consulting enables clients to build world-class supply chains that drive profitability and operational efficiency.
Worth AI
Seed Round in 2023
Worth AI is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that utilizes artificial intelligence to facilitate inclusive financial underwriting. By integrating various operational platforms, it enhances the efficiency of approval processes and strengthens compliance and risk management. The company offers a patent-pending solution that provides risk management and business valuation insights, predicting business outcomes while minimizing risks and biases through the use of both traditional and non-traditional data sources. This innovative approach enables banks, credit unions, fintech companies, and other financial service providers to expedite approvals for business loans and lines of credit effectively.
JourneyTrack
Seed Round in 2023
JourneyTrack is an enterprise Journey Management software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that focuses on enhancing customer experiences for global brands. By utilizing artificial intelligence, JourneyTrack enables businesses to design, monitor, and manage customer journeys effectively. The company also offers market research services, addressing digital business challenges through both qualitative and quantitative research. Their offerings include usability studies, market assessments, remote research, and survey analysis, among others. This comprehensive approach allows JourneyTrack to deliver actionable insights across various industry sectors, ultimately helping brands improve their overall customer engagement and satisfaction.
Lumu
Series B in 2023
Lumu is a cybersecurity company founded in 2019 and headquartered in Doral, Florida. The company specializes in real-time identification and isolation of cyber compromises, providing enterprises with the ability to detect threats and attacks swiftly. Lumu enhances existing security measures through actionable intelligence, employing principles of Continuous Compromise Assessment. Its software offers features such as customizable activity clustering, a compromise radar, and integrated threat intelligence, enabling clients to analyze network metadata effectively. By normalizing and collecting data from various sources, such as net flows and access logs, Lumu empowers security teams to achieve real-time visibility across their infrastructures and significantly reduce the time needed for breach detection from months to minutes.
Astrocyte Pharmaceuticals
Series B in 2023
Astrocyte Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a drug development company focused on creating neuroprotection therapies for conditions such as traumatic brain injuries (TBI), concussions, acute ischemic stroke, and neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease. Founded in 2014 and located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company is dedicated to demonstrating the neuroprotective benefits of selectively activating astrocytes. Its lead product, AST-004, is a novel small molecule designed for acute administration, aiming to protect and repair damaged neurons. Through its innovative approaches, Astrocyte Pharmaceuticals seeks to improve the recovery and well-being of patients suffering from brain injuries.
Mobilo Card
Seed Round in 2023
The Mobilo smart business card is easy to use. Simply tap it on a phone and magically the contact details show up on screen. You can change and update your contact details whenever you like and updates are reflected on the card immediately. The other party saves the digital business card and you have officially earned your spot and are sure to be found whenever contact is desired.
Canaery
Seed Round in 2023
Canaery is focused on developing a neural interface that digitizes the sense of smell to analyze the scent fingerprints of objects. This innovative technology is designed to identify hazardous compounds at critical locations such as ports and inspection points. By utilizing this neurotech device, clients can detect not only the presence of dangerous substances but also gain insights into the nature and condition of the objects being inspected.
Urban SDK
Seed Round in 2023
Urban SDK, Inc. is a technology company based in Atlantic Beach, Florida, that develops software to enhance mobility systems in smart cities. Founded in 2018, it offers a software as a service platform that integrates real-time location data with predictive analytics to provide actionable insights for traffic management and public safety. The platform is designed to streamline data and decision-making processes for transportation authorities and government agencies. Key features include real-time traffic analysis, machine learning capabilities to predict crashes, and a data marketplace for performance tracking. Urban SDK aims to reduce congestion, improve accessibility, and increase overall road safety through its innovative tools and analytics.
Hook Security
Seed Round in 2023
Hook Security, Inc. is a cybersecurity training company based in Greenville, South Carolina, founded in 2018. The company specializes in providing services that educate employees on recognizing and responding to cyber threats, particularly through phishing simulations and social engineering testing. Its innovative training platform employs techniques such as humor, repetition, and insights from neuroscience to enhance learning and retention. Hook Security aims to empower organizations by helping them implement effective policies for email security and offering on-demand training that includes detailed reporting and integration with existing cybersecurity systems. By focusing on the concept of Psychological Security, the company seeks to elevate the standard of information security across various business enterprises.
Intelligent Observation
Seed Round in 2023
Intelligent Observation, Inc. specializes in developing an automated hand hygiene tracking system aimed at improving compliance and reducing healthcare-acquired infections in hospitals. Founded in 2019 and based in Miami, Florida, the company utilizes patented near-field magnetic induction (NFMI) technology to accurately monitor handwashing compliance among staff and their interactions with patients. This integrated system includes personal smart badges and location-aware readers, facilitating real-time alerts to enhance hygiene practices. By offering a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, Intelligent Observation provides hospitals with a cost-effective solution that minimizes capital investment while ensuring robust on-site account management support.
Myosin Therapeutics
Seed Round in 2023
Myosin Therapeutics is a privately-held biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative medications for central nervous system (CNS) disorders and other significant unmet medical needs. The company focuses on creating novel drugs that target cellular motor proteins, which are essential molecular machines that convert energy into mechanical work within cells. This unique approach enables the potential treatment of various disease states, including cancer. By harnessing the capabilities of these motor proteins, Myosin Therapeutics aims to advance therapeutic options and improve patient outcomes in challenging medical areas.
Start Left® Security
Venture Round in 2023
At Start Left® Security, we’re redefining Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) by fixing what traditional security tools miss: adoption, execution, and security culture. Security isn’t just about checking compliance boxes—it’s about building trust, unlocking growth, and enabling innovation across the entire software lifecycle. While SOC 2 might get you in the door, your security posture is what closes the deal and keeps customers coming back. Traditional ASPMs track vulnerabilities; Start Left® ensures security gets fixed by embedding security into teams, workflows, and decision-making. Our multi-patented AI-powered platform: - Aligns Security with Business Outcomes – Security that accelerates sales, speeds up procurement, and builds customer confidence. - Makes Security Adoption Seamless – Automates governance, security champion programs, and risk-based prioritization to eliminate alert fatigue. - Gives Leadership Real-Time Visibility – Tracks security performance across teams, ensuring measurable maturity, accountability, and execution. Security should be a growth enabler—not a burden. Start Left® helps software companies scale security effortlessly, without the bloat, inefficiencies, and tool sprawl of legacy solutions. - One Platform – Unified ASPM + Software Supply Chain Security (SSCS) + Secure by Design Enablement (SBDE). - One Risk Score – A single, business-aligned security metric that measures execution, prioritization, and continuous improvement. - One Competitive Advantage – Security that shortens sales cycles, reduces risk, and fuels product innovation. Security doesn’t have to slow you down. Let’s make it your competitive advantage.
EVQLV
Grant in 2023
EVQLV focuses on transforming the design and development of antibody-based therapeutics through advanced computational techniques. The company offers an AI-driven platform for de novo antibody discovery and engineering, catering to researchers in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, reagent distribution, and academia. By enhancing the efficiency of antibody development, including various formats such as VHHs, ADCs, and BsAbs, EVQLV aims to expedite the creation of new therapeutic candidates and optimize existing ones. Through collaboration with partners at different stages of research, EVQLV seeks to facilitate the development of innovative immunotherapies, ultimately making the process faster and more cost-effective for scientists and companies engaged in large molecule discovery.
TSOLife
Series A in 2022
TSOLife Inc. is a technology startup established in 2014 and headquartered in Tampa, Florida. The company specializes in developing a platform aimed at senior care living organizations, allowing them to capture, preserve, and share the life stories of senior residents. By leveraging advanced technology and artificial intelligence, TSOLife provides tools designed to digitize resident profiles, facilitating better data capture and offering actionable insights for improved decision-making. This approach enables assisted living organizations to personalize and enhance the experiences of seniors in their care, ultimately helping to preserve personal legacies for future generations.
Quottly
Seed Round in 2022
Quottly, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2015 that provides an online platform for students to discover and register for courses at other colleges that count toward their degree. The platform functions as a college course search optimizer, allowing users to explore class offerings from nearby and online institutions, ultimately helping them find the most cost-effective options. By integrating system-wide class schedules and transfer rules with student information systems, Quottly simplifies the course registration process. This approach not only facilitates flexible scheduling and access to better courses but also addresses transfer challenges and maximizes resource utilization by filling empty seats.
Kalogon
Seed Round in 2022
Kalogon specializes in innovative smart seating solutions aimed at addressing health issues related to prolonged sitting in medical, aviation, and automotive settings. The company’s Advanced Pressure Management System (APMS) features adaptive customizations and ambient adjustments, delivering a unique seating experience that enhances comfort and reduces fatigue by improving blood flow. Kalogon has developed several products, including the award-winning Orbiter and the recently launched Booster, a wheelchair air cushion accessory. In 2024, they introduced Orbiter Med, a custom cushion designed to support posture and skin integrity for wheelchair users, which received Medicare coding for E2609. The US Air Force is currently piloting Kalogon's technology in various aircraft to enhance crew performance. By collaborating with diverse clients, Kalogon tailors its core technologies to meet the specific needs of different environments, ultimately promoting comfort and healthy tissue while preventing issues such as pressure sores.
Global Safety Management
Series A in 2022
Global Safety Management, Inc. is a company specializing in safety data sheet (SDS) management software, headquartered in Tampa, Florida. Established in 2015, it offers a range of solutions that include SDS authoring, which enables the creation and publication of GHS-compliant safety data sheets, as well as SDS management, allowing employees and end users to access and search these documents. Additionally, the company provides translation services for safety data sheets, ensuring compliance and accessibility across different languages. Through its software-as-a-service (SaaS) offerings, Global Safety Management supports organizations in effectively managing their safety documentation needs.
Genascence
Series A in 2022
Genascence is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on gene therapy to address prevalent musculoskeletal diseases, particularly osteoarthritis. This condition is the leading cause of disability and chronic pain, posing significant health risks, including opioid addiction. Genascence's innovative approach aims to improve the treatment of osteoarthritis by alleviating symptoms and slowing disease progression, ultimately enhancing patient care and recovery outcomes. The company's research and development efforts are directed toward providing effective solutions for both common and rare disorders associated with musculoskeletal health.
Grove Biopharma
Convertible Note in 2022
Grove Biopharma is a biotechnology company dedicated to addressing unmet medical needs in oncology, chronic inflammatory, and neurodegenerative diseases. It specializes in the discovery and development of a new class of protein-like polymers, utilizing artificial intelligence and precision polymer chemistry to create hybrid synthetic protein mimetics. The company also provides materials science solutions to tackle challenges associated with peptide therapeutics, thereby facilitating researchers' access to innovative drugs in critical areas of healthcare.
Xendoo
Series A in 2022
Xendoo, Inc. provides cloud-based bookkeeping and accounting services tailored for small business owners. Founded in 2016 and based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the company offers an online platform that simplifies bookkeeping, tax preparation, sales tax filing, and month-end financial reporting. By leveraging technology, Xendoo enables small businesses to gain financial visibility and access to certified public accountants, ensuring predictable pricing and rapid delivery of financial data. The platform aims to alleviate the burdens of financial management, allowing business owners to concentrate on their core operations.
Aegle Therapeutics
Convertible Note in 2022
Aegle Therapeutics Corporation is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies using extracellular vesicles (EVs) derived from allogeneic bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells. Established in 2019 and headquartered in Arlington, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Miami, the company aims to address dermatological conditions, particularly dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, a rare pediatric skin disorder characterized by blistering. Aegle's proprietary technology isolates EVs in a cell-free manner, allowing for a safer and potentially more cost-effective approach to harnessing the regenerative properties of stem cells. The company’s EV therapy is designed to enhance healing, reduce scarring, and improve the overall appearance of affected tissues. Aegle has received FDA clearance for its Investigational New Drug application for dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa and anticipates entering clinical trials in the near future.
Mobilo Card
Seed Round in 2022
The Mobilo smart business card is easy to use. Simply tap it on a phone and magically the contact details show up on screen. You can change and update your contact details whenever you like and updates are reflected on the card immediately. The other party saves the digital business card and you have officially earned your spot and are sure to be found whenever contact is desired.
Genascence
Series A in 2022
Genascence is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on gene therapy to address prevalent musculoskeletal diseases, particularly osteoarthritis. This condition is the leading cause of disability and chronic pain, posing significant health risks, including opioid addiction. Genascence's innovative approach aims to improve the treatment of osteoarthritis by alleviating symptoms and slowing disease progression, ultimately enhancing patient care and recovery outcomes. The company's research and development efforts are directed toward providing effective solutions for both common and rare disorders associated with musculoskeletal health.
Urban SDK
Seed Round in 2021
Urban SDK, Inc. is a technology company based in Atlantic Beach, Florida, that develops software to enhance mobility systems in smart cities. Founded in 2018, it offers a software as a service platform that integrates real-time location data with predictive analytics to provide actionable insights for traffic management and public safety. The platform is designed to streamline data and decision-making processes for transportation authorities and government agencies. Key features include real-time traffic analysis, machine learning capabilities to predict crashes, and a data marketplace for performance tracking. Urban SDK aims to reduce congestion, improve accessibility, and increase overall road safety through its innovative tools and analytics.
Recuro Health
Series A in 2021
Recuro Health is a developer of an integrated digital health platform that aims to transform the U.S. healthcare system from a reactive, disease-focused model to one centered on population health and outcomes. The company provides a tailored Digital Medical Home that caters to specific healthcare needs, offering essential virtual care services, including primary care, behavioral health, and urgent care. By equipping employers, providers, and managed care organizations with various digital tools, education, and guidance, Recuro Health enables patients to actively engage in their healthcare through health assessments and interactive communication with professionals, whether via messaging or video. This approach seeks to enhance patient involvement and improve health outcomes across diverse settings.
Lucy Labs
Seed Round in 2021
Lucy Labs is a platform operator for asset management with a focus on creating and implementing quantitative and fundamental trading methods for the markets for cryptocurrencies. The company's platform manages a variety of quantitative strategies that take advantage of the momentum and carrying factors with the goal of achieving moderate to active returns while maintaining strict risk management and strategy-specific structures to reduce the risks associated with the cryptocurrency markets and allow investors to profit from the volatility of the market.
Artist Growth
Venture Round in 2021
Artist Growth LLC specializes in artist management software tailored for the music industry, facilitating the planning and execution of tours by managing logistics, finances, guest lists, and ticket requests from any device. Founded in 2012 by independent musician Matt Urmy, the company offers a comprehensive platform known as Workspace, which is widely used by major music entities like Warner Music Group and Universal Music Group. The software enables music companies to track multiple artists, teams, and tours globally while managing rosters and logistics efficiently. Additionally, Artist Growth provides financial solutions through its latest product, Artist Growth X, a suite of credit cards designed to offer artists and their teams access to affordable capital for pre-tour production costs and other business needs. Incorporated in 2011 and based in Nashville, Tennessee, Artist Growth operates as a subsidiary of Pinnacle Financial Partners.
Vesteck
Series A in 2021
Vesteck is a clinical stage medical device company dedicated to advancing proprietary technology in the aortic repair, structural heart, and gastrointestinal markets. The company's flagship product, the Suture-Tight™ nitinol suture delivery catheter, offers an innovative solution for endovascular aortic repair by securely suturing grafts to the aorta during initial implantation. This technology addresses critical challenges such as graft migration and leaks, which can lead to complex and costly repairs. By improving the efficacy of aortic repairs and providing significant benefits to healthcare providers, payors, and patients, Vesteck aims to enhance patient outcomes in the treatment of aortic aneurysms and related conditions.
Vastek
Seed Round in 2021
Vastek is a clinical counseling administrator and workforce arrangement company that specializes in engineering, validation, regulatory, IT, and non-IT-related areas with an emphasis on pharmaceuticals, life sciences, medical devices, and healthcare organizations. Their community by training their consultants in engineering, compliance, and validation skills.
TSOLife
Venture Round in 2021
TSOLife Inc. is a technology startup established in 2014 and headquartered in Tampa, Florida. The company specializes in developing a platform aimed at senior care living organizations, allowing them to capture, preserve, and share the life stories of senior residents. By leveraging advanced technology and artificial intelligence, TSOLife provides tools designed to digitize resident profiles, facilitating better data capture and offering actionable insights for improved decision-making. This approach enables assisted living organizations to personalize and enhance the experiences of seniors in their care, ultimately helping to preserve personal legacies for future generations.
Grove Biopharma
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Grove Biopharma is a biotechnology company dedicated to addressing unmet medical needs in oncology, chronic inflammatory, and neurodegenerative diseases. It specializes in the discovery and development of a new class of protein-like polymers, utilizing artificial intelligence and precision polymer chemistry to create hybrid synthetic protein mimetics. The company also provides materials science solutions to tackle challenges associated with peptide therapeutics, thereby facilitating researchers' access to innovative drugs in critical areas of healthcare.
Pikmykid
Series B in 2021
PikMyKid is a comprehensive school safety system designed to enhance student safety and streamline daily dismissal processes for schools and parents. It offers various features, including dismissal automation, a silent panic button, emergency reunification, and parent messaging solutions, which collectively improve efficiency and safety in school environments. The platform is cloud-based, allowing for easy integration with existing student information systems, thereby facilitating quick implementation without the need for additional hardware. Currently operational in 32 states and six countries, PikMyKid engages over 250,000 users, significantly reducing traffic congestion around schools and fostering safer walking routes for students. The company's solutions not only promote a secure atmosphere but also encourage carpooling among parents, contributing to healthier and more sustainable school communities.
Astrocyte Pharmaceuticals
Series A in 2021
Astrocyte Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a drug development company focused on creating neuroprotection therapies for conditions such as traumatic brain injuries (TBI), concussions, acute ischemic stroke, and neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease. Founded in 2014 and located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company is dedicated to demonstrating the neuroprotective benefits of selectively activating astrocytes. Its lead product, AST-004, is a novel small molecule designed for acute administration, aiming to protect and repair damaged neurons. Through its innovative approaches, Astrocyte Pharmaceuticals seeks to improve the recovery and well-being of patients suffering from brain injuries.
Abfero Pharmaceuticals
Seed Round in 2021
Abfero Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company based in Lexington, Massachusetts, focused on developing therapies for iron metabolism diseases. Founded in 2016, the company specializes in iron as a therapeutic target, aiming to create novel treatments for conditions associated with iron overload, such as transfusion-related iron overload, age-related macular degeneration, and neurodegenerative diseases. One of its key products, SP-420, is an iron chelator that enters the retina to remove excess iron, thereby preventing retinal degeneration. Abfero's therapies utilize small molecules designed to selectively bind and eliminate metals from the body, helping to mitigate the risk of severe organ damage and improve patient outcomes.
Urban SDK
Seed Round in 2020
Urban SDK, Inc. is a technology company based in Atlantic Beach, Florida, that develops software to enhance mobility systems in smart cities. Founded in 2018, it offers a software as a service platform that integrates real-time location data with predictive analytics to provide actionable insights for traffic management and public safety. The platform is designed to streamline data and decision-making processes for transportation authorities and government agencies. Key features include real-time traffic analysis, machine learning capabilities to predict crashes, and a data marketplace for performance tracking. Urban SDK aims to reduce congestion, improve accessibility, and increase overall road safety through its innovative tools and analytics.
Astrocyte Pharmaceuticals
Series A in 2020
Astrocyte Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a drug development company focused on creating neuroprotection therapies for conditions such as traumatic brain injuries (TBI), concussions, acute ischemic stroke, and neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease. Founded in 2014 and located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company is dedicated to demonstrating the neuroprotective benefits of selectively activating astrocytes. Its lead product, AST-004, is a novel small molecule designed for acute administration, aiming to protect and repair damaged neurons. Through its innovative approaches, Astrocyte Pharmaceuticals seeks to improve the recovery and well-being of patients suffering from brain injuries.
AireHealth
Seed Round in 2020
AireHealth is a developer of a connected, portable nebulizer aimed at treating respiratory disorders such as asthma and cystic fibrosis. The company's innovative nebulizer integrates with a medical application that facilitates regular reporting through a cloud portal, enabling healthcare providers and insurers to monitor patient adherence and health status. This technology allows for medication reminders and alerts regarding asthma triggers, fostering proactive care and early interventions. With a focus on personalized medicine, AireHealth is committed to improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs through its clinically validated products and strong intellectual property.
Abfero Pharmaceuticals
Seed Round in 2020
Abfero Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company based in Lexington, Massachusetts, focused on developing therapies for iron metabolism diseases. Founded in 2016, the company specializes in iron as a therapeutic target, aiming to create novel treatments for conditions associated with iron overload, such as transfusion-related iron overload, age-related macular degeneration, and neurodegenerative diseases. One of its key products, SP-420, is an iron chelator that enters the retina to remove excess iron, thereby preventing retinal degeneration. Abfero's therapies utilize small molecules designed to selectively bind and eliminate metals from the body, helping to mitigate the risk of severe organ damage and improve patient outcomes.
EternaTear
Series A in 2020
EternaTear, Inc. is focused on developing an innovative artificial tear solution aimed at addressing the challenges of dry eye syndrome. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company has created EternaTear, a product designed to provide lubrication and therapeutic relief for individuals suffering from progressive dry eye. The solution utilizes a proprietary mechanism to supplement and bind the three layers of the tear film, enhancing stability and prolonging its presence on the ocular surface. This approach aims to mitigate the inadequate relief provided by existing over-the-counter options, which often require frequent reapplication and do not address the underlying causes of dry eye. By combining established technologies with novel research, EternaTear seeks to offer a more effective treatment that can significantly improve patients' quality of life and reduce symptoms associated with this condition.
Aegle Therapeutics
Series A in 2020
Aegle Therapeutics Corporation is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies using extracellular vesicles (EVs) derived from allogeneic bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells. Established in 2019 and headquartered in Arlington, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Miami, the company aims to address dermatological conditions, particularly dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, a rare pediatric skin disorder characterized by blistering. Aegle's proprietary technology isolates EVs in a cell-free manner, allowing for a safer and potentially more cost-effective approach to harnessing the regenerative properties of stem cells. The company’s EV therapy is designed to enhance healing, reduce scarring, and improve the overall appearance of affected tissues. Aegle has received FDA clearance for its Investigational New Drug application for dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa and anticipates entering clinical trials in the near future.
HCW Biologics
Series C in 2020
HCW Biologics Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Miramar, Florida, that focuses on developing novel immunotherapies aimed at extending healthspan by addressing the connections between aging and disease. Founded in 2018, the company employs its proprietary TOBI discovery platform to create innovative immunotherapeutic drugs. HCW Biologics is working on two main product candidates: HCW9218, a bifunctional immunotherapeutic designed to neutralize transforming growth factor and stimulate immune cells, and HCW9302, which aims to activate and expand regulatory T cells. Additionally, the company targets chronic inflammation and age-related diseases through mechanisms such as inflammasome modulation and the clearance of senescent cells.
Allergy Amulet
Seed Round in 2020
Allergy Amulet Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, specializes in the manufacture and sale of consumer food allergen sensors designed to test for common allergens in food. The Allergy Amulet device is recognized as the world's smallest and fastest food allergen sensor, providing results in seconds. Its portable design allows users to carry it on a keychain, necklace, or wristband, making it convenient for families, individuals, and businesses. With food allergies affecting approximately 32 million Americans and hundreds of millions globally, Allergy Amulet aims to enhance the quality of life for those with food allergies and intolerances, enabling them to enjoy their meals with greater safety and confidence.
Imperative
Venture Round in 2020
Imperative is a peer coaching technology platform that offers a video-based coaching experience, allowing employees to become effective coaches without requiring training. The platform aims to make coaching accessible to a larger number of employees at a cost-effective rate compared to traditional coaching methods. By facilitating the development of trusted peer networks, Imperative helps organizations address the evolving needs of the workforce, enhancing employee retention, development, productivity, and overall fulfillment. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Seattle, Imperative serves a diverse range of clients, including notable companies such as Sony Music, MetLife, Zillow, and Airbnb. The company is recognized as a certified B Corp, reflecting its commitment to social and environmental responsibility.
Aegle Therapeutics
Series A in 2020
Aegle Therapeutics Corporation is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies using extracellular vesicles (EVs) derived from allogeneic bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells. Established in 2019 and headquartered in Arlington, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Miami, the company aims to address dermatological conditions, particularly dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, a rare pediatric skin disorder characterized by blistering. Aegle's proprietary technology isolates EVs in a cell-free manner, allowing for a safer and potentially more cost-effective approach to harnessing the regenerative properties of stem cells. The company’s EV therapy is designed to enhance healing, reduce scarring, and improve the overall appearance of affected tissues. Aegle has received FDA clearance for its Investigational New Drug application for dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa and anticipates entering clinical trials in the near future.
Xendoo
Seed Round in 2019
Xendoo, Inc. provides cloud-based bookkeeping and accounting services tailored for small business owners. Founded in 2016 and based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the company offers an online platform that simplifies bookkeeping, tax preparation, sales tax filing, and month-end financial reporting. By leveraging technology, Xendoo enables small businesses to gain financial visibility and access to certified public accountants, ensuring predictable pricing and rapid delivery of financial data. The platform aims to alleviate the burdens of financial management, allowing business owners to concentrate on their core operations.
HOMEE
Series B in 2019
HOMEE, Inc. is a technology company based in Tampa, Florida, founded in 2017. It offers a mobile application that connects homeowners, renters, and property managers with skilled service providers such as handymen, plumbers, electricians, and HVAC technicians. The platform facilitates both scheduled and emergency home service transactions, making it easier for users to find and hire the necessary services. Additionally, HOMEE provides tools that enhance the claims process for insurers and policyholders by connecting them with service providers, thereby streamlining emergency mitigations and repairs. Through its integrated platform, HOMEE aims to improve the efficiency of the claims service process and enhance user satisfaction.
AireHealth
Seed Round in 2019
AireHealth is a developer of a connected, portable nebulizer aimed at treating respiratory disorders such as asthma and cystic fibrosis. The company's innovative nebulizer integrates with a medical application that facilitates regular reporting through a cloud portal, enabling healthcare providers and insurers to monitor patient adherence and health status. This technology allows for medication reminders and alerts regarding asthma triggers, fostering proactive care and early interventions. With a focus on personalized medicine, AireHealth is committed to improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs through its clinically validated products and strong intellectual property.
HCW Biologics
Series B in 2019
HCW Biologics Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Miramar, Florida, that focuses on developing novel immunotherapies aimed at extending healthspan by addressing the connections between aging and disease. Founded in 2018, the company employs its proprietary TOBI discovery platform to create innovative immunotherapeutic drugs. HCW Biologics is working on two main product candidates: HCW9218, a bifunctional immunotherapeutic designed to neutralize transforming growth factor and stimulate immune cells, and HCW9302, which aims to activate and expand regulatory T cells. Additionally, the company targets chronic inflammation and age-related diseases through mechanisms such as inflammasome modulation and the clearance of senescent cells.
Nanophotonica
Venture Round in 2019
Nanophotonica Inc. specializes in developing nanomaterials and production techniques that enhance the performance of optoelectronic devices, including displays and solar panels. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida, with a research lab in Gainesville, the company focuses on improving device characteristics by providing materials that serve as barriers to moisture and oxygen. This functionality helps prevent the premature degradation of organic layers, thereby extending the lifespan of electronic devices. Additionally, Nanophotonica produces QLED displays that deliver pure and vibrant colors using cost-effective manufacturing processes that reduce material waste, enabling affordable and high-quality display solutions for various industries.
Streann
Series A in 2019
Streann Media, Inc. is a Miami-based company that develops a digital media platform focused on monetizing over-the-top, social, and interactive content for customers globally. The company provides comprehensive media streaming solutions that allow radio and TV stations to broadcast to various devices, including websites, smartphones, and tablets. Its offerings include video and audio streaming services, automation software for online TV stations, and professional hardware and software kits for video capture and streaming. Streann also integrates IP technology for an enhanced multi-device TV experience and offers a cloud-based platform that enables content providers, cable operators, and broadcasters to effectively manage and monetize their content. Established in 2014, Streann has received multiple industry awards for its innovative approach and has millions of active users across 141 countries.
Elevated Careers
Series A in 2018
Elevated Careers is a job matching platform based in Los Angeles, California. Originally a subsidiary of eHarmony, Inc., it is now part of Candidate.Guru, Inc. The platform offers a comprehensive solution for employee engagement, employment branding, and recruitment. It uniquely assesses organizational culture and matches job candidates to companies by evaluating cultural fit, skills, and personality traits. This innovative approach aims to enhance the hiring process by ensuring a more compatible and effective workforce alignment.
RepScrubs
Series A in 2018
RepScrubs specializes in providing a streamlined solution for hospitals to enhance infection prevention and vendor management while reducing associated costs. The company's system features an automated cashless dispensing unit, known as ScrubPort, which delivers disposable scrubs to vendors entering sterile environments. This program alleviates healthcare facilities from the burden of supplying scrubs, coveralls, and lab coats, effectively shifting the cost to the vendors. By ensuring that every vendor wears clean scrubs from the onsite ScrubPort, RepScrubs enhances patient safety and maintains strict sterile protocols. Founded in 2013 and based in Sanford, Florida, RepScrubs aims to address the clinical and economic challenges faced by the healthcare industry.
HOMEE
Series A in 2018
HOMEE, Inc. is a technology company based in Tampa, Florida, founded in 2017. It offers a mobile application that connects homeowners, renters, and property managers with skilled service providers such as handymen, plumbers, electricians, and HVAC technicians. The platform facilitates both scheduled and emergency home service transactions, making it easier for users to find and hire the necessary services. Additionally, HOMEE provides tools that enhance the claims process for insurers and policyholders by connecting them with service providers, thereby streamlining emergency mitigations and repairs. Through its integrated platform, HOMEE aims to improve the efficiency of the claims service process and enhance user satisfaction.
Imperative
Seed Round in 2017
Imperative is a peer coaching technology platform that offers a video-based coaching experience, allowing employees to become effective coaches without requiring training. The platform aims to make coaching accessible to a larger number of employees at a cost-effective rate compared to traditional coaching methods. By facilitating the development of trusted peer networks, Imperative helps organizations address the evolving needs of the workforce, enhancing employee retention, development, productivity, and overall fulfillment. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Seattle, Imperative serves a diverse range of clients, including notable companies such as Sony Music, MetLife, Zillow, and Airbnb. The company is recognized as a certified B Corp, reflecting its commitment to social and environmental responsibility.
Global Safety Management
Series A in 2017
Global Safety Management, Inc. is a company specializing in safety data sheet (SDS) management software, headquartered in Tampa, Florida. Established in 2015, it offers a range of solutions that include SDS authoring, which enables the creation and publication of GHS-compliant safety data sheets, as well as SDS management, allowing employees and end users to access and search these documents. Additionally, the company provides translation services for safety data sheets, ensuring compliance and accessibility across different languages. Through its software-as-a-service (SaaS) offerings, Global Safety Management supports organizations in effectively managing their safety documentation needs.
HypGames
Series A in 2017
HypGames, Inc. is a mobile sports game developer based in Longwood, Florida, founded in 2016. The company specializes in creating a fantasy sports platform that allows players to engage in season-long games across various sports leagues, including professional football, baseball, hockey, and esports like League of Legends. Their platform not only enables users to enhance their rosters from a comprehensive catalog of leagues but also incorporates elements such as earning collectibles to complete sets. HypGames offers innovative gameplay and graphics, facilitating live, real-time competitions with professional athletes and celebrities, which provide players with an immersive and competitive experience. By operating at the intersection of sports, media, and gaming, HypGames aims to attract both casual and core sports fans, delivering unique experiences that showcase players' sports knowledge and skills.
Stax
Series B in 2017
Stax Payments is a fast-growing payments technology supplier that assists software firms, resellers, and small and medium-sized businesses in realizing the benefits of integrated payments. Stax's payment processing and recurring billing solutions are frictionless, secure, and dependable, which help drive incremental income.
Nanophotonica
Series A in 2017
Nanophotonica Inc. specializes in developing nanomaterials and production techniques that enhance the performance of optoelectronic devices, including displays and solar panels. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida, with a research lab in Gainesville, the company focuses on improving device characteristics by providing materials that serve as barriers to moisture and oxygen. This functionality helps prevent the premature degradation of organic layers, thereby extending the lifespan of electronic devices. Additionally, Nanophotonica produces QLED displays that deliver pure and vibrant colors using cost-effective manufacturing processes that reduce material waste, enabling affordable and high-quality display solutions for various industries.
Pikmykid
Venture Round in 2017
PikMyKid is a comprehensive school safety system designed to enhance student safety and streamline daily dismissal processes for schools and parents. It offers various features, including dismissal automation, a silent panic button, emergency reunification, and parent messaging solutions, which collectively improve efficiency and safety in school environments. The platform is cloud-based, allowing for easy integration with existing student information systems, thereby facilitating quick implementation without the need for additional hardware. Currently operational in 32 states and six countries, PikMyKid engages over 250,000 users, significantly reducing traffic congestion around schools and fostering safer walking routes for students. The company's solutions not only promote a secure atmosphere but also encourage carpooling among parents, contributing to healthier and more sustainable school communities.
HOMEE
Seed Round in 2017
HOMEE, Inc. is a technology company based in Tampa, Florida, founded in 2017. It offers a mobile application that connects homeowners, renters, and property managers with skilled service providers such as handymen, plumbers, electricians, and HVAC technicians. The platform facilitates both scheduled and emergency home service transactions, making it easier for users to find and hire the necessary services. Additionally, HOMEE provides tools that enhance the claims process for insurers and policyholders by connecting them with service providers, thereby streamlining emergency mitigations and repairs. Through its integrated platform, HOMEE aims to improve the efficiency of the claims service process and enhance user satisfaction.
HypGames
Series A in 2017
HypGames, Inc. is a mobile sports game developer based in Longwood, Florida, founded in 2016. The company specializes in creating a fantasy sports platform that allows players to engage in season-long games across various sports leagues, including professional football, baseball, hockey, and esports like League of Legends. Their platform not only enables users to enhance their rosters from a comprehensive catalog of leagues but also incorporates elements such as earning collectibles to complete sets. HypGames offers innovative gameplay and graphics, facilitating live, real-time competitions with professional athletes and celebrities, which provide players with an immersive and competitive experience. By operating at the intersection of sports, media, and gaming, HypGames aims to attract both casual and core sports fans, delivering unique experiences that showcase players' sports knowledge and skills.
TAO Connect
Series A in 2017
TAO Connect, Inc. offers an online treatment program designed to address various mental health issues, including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, performance anxiety, panic, and more. The company's cognitive behavioral treatment module enables patients to actively engage in behavioral change while allowing clinicians to monitor progress and symptom changes over time. This module features online educational resources, video conferencing, text messaging, push notifications, and daily practice assignments accessible via smartphones. Additionally, TAO Connect provides treatments for substance abuse recovery, mindfulness, depression, and trauma, as well as training for its treatment modules. The services are utilized by a diverse range of organizations, including college counseling centers, wellness centers, employee assistance programs, outpatient clinics, VA medical centers, and private practitioners. Founded in 2014 and based in Saint Petersburg, Florida, TAO Connect is dedicated to making mental health treatment more affordable and accessible, particularly for individuals who have historically faced barriers to care.
Global Safety Management
Series A in 2017
Global Safety Management, Inc. is a company specializing in safety data sheet (SDS) management software, headquartered in Tampa, Florida. Established in 2015, it offers a range of solutions that include SDS authoring, which enables the creation and publication of GHS-compliant safety data sheets, as well as SDS management, allowing employees and end users to access and search these documents. Additionally, the company provides translation services for safety data sheets, ensuring compliance and accessibility across different languages. Through its software-as-a-service (SaaS) offerings, Global Safety Management supports organizations in effectively managing their safety documentation needs.
distrx
Seed Round in 2016
distrx is a developer of a location-aware mobile application that enhances the experience of visiting district area businesses. The app allows users to receive notifications upon arrival in a district, browse promotions from participating businesses, and access relevant information such as parking details and local events. By utilizing Bluetooth beacon technology, distrx facilitates a seamless greeting experience, delivering special offers and promotions directly to users as they interact with various merchants. This innovative approach not only promotes local businesses but also provides users with valuable insights into attractions and points of interest in the area, fostering a vibrant community atmosphere.
Elevated Careers
Angel Round in 2016
Elevated Careers is a job matching platform based in Los Angeles, California. Originally a subsidiary of eHarmony, Inc., it is now part of Candidate.Guru, Inc. The platform offers a comprehensive solution for employee engagement, employment branding, and recruitment. It uniquely assesses organizational culture and matches job candidates to companies by evaluating cultural fit, skills, and personality traits. This innovative approach aims to enhance the hiring process by ensuring a more compatible and effective workforce alignment.
HypGames
Seed Round in 2016
HypGames, Inc. is a mobile sports game developer based in Longwood, Florida, founded in 2016. The company specializes in creating a fantasy sports platform that allows players to engage in season-long games across various sports leagues, including professional football, baseball, hockey, and esports like League of Legends. Their platform not only enables users to enhance their rosters from a comprehensive catalog of leagues but also incorporates elements such as earning collectibles to complete sets. HypGames offers innovative gameplay and graphics, facilitating live, real-time competitions with professional athletes and celebrities, which provide players with an immersive and competitive experience. By operating at the intersection of sports, media, and gaming, HypGames aims to attract both casual and core sports fans, delivering unique experiences that showcase players' sports knowledge and skills.
Pikmykid
Venture Round in 2016
PikMyKid is a comprehensive school safety system designed to enhance student safety and streamline daily dismissal processes for schools and parents. It offers various features, including dismissal automation, a silent panic button, emergency reunification, and parent messaging solutions, which collectively improve efficiency and safety in school environments. The platform is cloud-based, allowing for easy integration with existing student information systems, thereby facilitating quick implementation without the need for additional hardware. Currently operational in 32 states and six countries, PikMyKid engages over 250,000 users, significantly reducing traffic congestion around schools and fostering safer walking routes for students. The company's solutions not only promote a secure atmosphere but also encourage carpooling among parents, contributing to healthier and more sustainable school communities.
Elevated Careers
Seed Round in 2016
Elevated Careers is a job matching platform based in Los Angeles, California. Originally a subsidiary of eHarmony, Inc., it is now part of Candidate.Guru, Inc. The platform offers a comprehensive solution for employee engagement, employment branding, and recruitment. It uniquely assesses organizational culture and matches job candidates to companies by evaluating cultural fit, skills, and personality traits. This innovative approach aims to enhance the hiring process by ensuring a more compatible and effective workforce alignment.
Intecrowd
Seed Round in 2016
Intecrowd LLC is a specialized provider of Workday services, primarily focused on payroll integration. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Orlando, Florida, the company offers a range of services including Workday integration analysis, design, development, and maintenance, with an emphasis on payroll systems. Intecrowd also provides release management strategies, integration regression testing, and consulting for HR/IT ecosystem strategies. Additionally, the firm develops maintainable solutions and offers support for integration testing, ensuring that clients keep pace with updates from new Workday releases. As a dedicated Workday services partner, Intecrowd aims to help organizations efficiently deploy and manage their Workday applications.
Stax
Series A in 2016
Stax Payments is a fast-growing payments technology supplier that assists software firms, resellers, and small and medium-sized businesses in realizing the benefits of integrated payments. Stax's payment processing and recurring billing solutions are frictionless, secure, and dependable, which help drive incremental income.
Nanophotonica
Seed Round in 2016
Nanophotonica Inc. specializes in developing nanomaterials and production techniques that enhance the performance of optoelectronic devices, including displays and solar panels. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida, with a research lab in Gainesville, the company focuses on improving device characteristics by providing materials that serve as barriers to moisture and oxygen. This functionality helps prevent the premature degradation of organic layers, thereby extending the lifespan of electronic devices. Additionally, Nanophotonica produces QLED displays that deliver pure and vibrant colors using cost-effective manufacturing processes that reduce material waste, enabling affordable and high-quality display solutions for various industries.
TAO Connect
Series A in 2016
TAO Connect, Inc. offers an online treatment program designed to address various mental health issues, including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, performance anxiety, panic, and more. The company's cognitive behavioral treatment module enables patients to actively engage in behavioral change while allowing clinicians to monitor progress and symptom changes over time. This module features online educational resources, video conferencing, text messaging, push notifications, and daily practice assignments accessible via smartphones. Additionally, TAO Connect provides treatments for substance abuse recovery, mindfulness, depression, and trauma, as well as training for its treatment modules. The services are utilized by a diverse range of organizations, including college counseling centers, wellness centers, employee assistance programs, outpatient clinics, VA medical centers, and private practitioners. Founded in 2014 and based in Saint Petersburg, Florida, TAO Connect is dedicated to making mental health treatment more affordable and accessible, particularly for individuals who have historically faced barriers to care.
Stax
Seed Round in 2015
Stax Payments is a fast-growing payments technology supplier that assists software firms, resellers, and small and medium-sized businesses in realizing the benefits of integrated payments. Stax's payment processing and recurring billing solutions are frictionless, secure, and dependable, which help drive incremental income.
Home Lending Pal
Home Lending Pal is a developer of innovative lending software that utilizes artificial intelligence to provide mortgage advisory services. The company's platform predicts the likelihood of mortgage approval and reveals hidden ownership costs, thereby empowering consumers to make informed home-buying decisions. Home Lending Pal also offers solutions to lenders, charging monthly fees for software and marketing services aimed at enhancing fairness and compliance within the mortgage industry. By challenging the misconception that increased fairness leads to reduced profits, the company fosters trust and engagement with marginalized communities. Its customer success teams focus on optimizing marketing efforts to boost application volumes and approval rates, ultimately enhancing the overall efficiency and readiness of lending institutions.
Palla
Palla is a financial technology company that provides a REST API designed for banks to facilitate international inward remittances for their customers. The platform enables users to request, receive, and manage money transfers to friends and family globally. By integrating with consumer banking applications, Palla allows users to seamlessly send money to their contacts while offering a customizable experience tailored to each partner's needs. The service includes features for detailed reporting, which helps banks gain insights into customer behavior and enhance engagement.
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