Defy.vc

Defy is a California-based venture capital firm founded in 2016 that specializes in early-stage technology companies across North America. Located in Woodside, the firm focuses on a diverse range of sectors, including software, business-to-business services, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and e-commerce, among others. Defy is dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs through critical growth phases following seed funding, emphasizing the importance of conviction and talent in driving innovation. The firm aims to empower founders to challenge conventional wisdom and create transformative businesses, embodying the spirit of defiance that characterizes successful entrepreneurship.

Medha Agarwal

General Partner

Madison McIlwain

Partner, Seed

Brian Rothenberg

Partner

95 past transactions

Hakimo

Series A in 2025
Hakimo is a technology company focused on enhancing physical security for enterprise security teams. It offers a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system that integrates data from various sources, including security cameras and badge readers. By employing computer vision and data analytics, Hakimo analyzes camera footage in relation to badge events and correlates this information with badging data. This approach allows the company to provide real-time alerts, helping clients identify potential threats and vulnerabilities effectively.

Swell

Venture Round in 2025
Swell takes care of mental health by providing Licensed therapists.

Beamable

Series A in 2025
Beamable is a creator-centric platform designed to assist game developers in building, shipping, and operating their games efficiently. It allows developers to easily integrate social, commerce, and content management features into their games using drag-and-drop prefabs within Unity. The platform also includes a web portal that enables developers to manage events, leaderboards, and player data. By simplifying these processes, Beamable helps developers enhance revenue and reduce operating costs while fostering community engagement around their games. The company focuses on creating socially-driven gaming experiences that resonate with dedicated fan communities and iconic properties.

Safara

Venture Round in 2024
Safara is a membership-based service designed to transform how travelers book accommodations. The company caters to frequent travelers by offering a platform that simplifies hotel booking while providing cashback rewards on each reservation. Users earn cashback that can be applied toward future travel bookings, allowing for significant savings on subsequent trips. This cashback is available instantly and can be used without restrictions, making it a flexible option for travelers. By facilitating affordable travel through a points-based system, Safara aims to enhance the travel experience, enabling users to enjoy more rewarding and cost-effective journeys. The company is supported by prominent investors, including Sequoia Capital and Thayer Ventures.

Reveal Technology

Series A in 2024
Reveal Technology is a visual analytics and edge artificial intelligence (AI) company.

PuppyGraph

Seed Round in 2024
PuppyGraph operates as a graph engine that enables users to query data stores.

Senvo

Seed Round in 2024
Senvo develops a last-mile data insights platform for organizations. It enables users to understand the full scope of their logistics, optimize processes, automate tasks, and ultimately, save time and money.

Monitaur

Series A in 2024
Monitaur, Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in providing auditability, transparency, and governance for machine learning systems in regulated industries. It offers a comprehensive machine learning assurance platform designed to address the challenges faced by organizations using artificial intelligence models for decision-making. Monitaur's platform includes key features such as formative AI policies, a system for inventory management and stakeholder collaboration, and automated validations and monitoring of AI models and data. This solution can be uniformly applied across various modeling paradigms and systems, including internal and vendor applications. Monitaur is recognized by analysts as a leading provider in the AI governance sector due to its robust offerings and the proven value it delivers to highly-regulated enterprises.

Rivet Work

Venture Round in 2024
Rivet Work Inc., founded in 2019 and based in Detroit, Michigan, specializes in providing digital tools tailored for contractors, unions, and trade schools within the construction industry. Its flagship application, Rivet, serves as a comprehensive workforce management platform that allows users to efficiently organize their teams, access and assign workers to various jobs from any location, and track real-time developments on job sites through features like the Job Site Feed. The platform also facilitates instant notifications about new jobs and project changes, enhancing communication and operational efficiency. By modernizing labor management processes, Rivet aims to support skilled trades and promote construction as an attractive career path for the emerging workforce.

Writ

Seed Round in 2024
Writ helps its partners make informed decisions. By providing a space for all teams to explore, discuss, and act on data, Writ accelerates a data-driven culture.

Delivery Collective

Seed Round in 2024
Delivery Collective means we can order directly from our favorite restaurants. When ordering your food through delivery apps, you pay more in price markup and fees. You can save yourself and the restaurant lots of money by ordering directly.

VectorShift

Seed Round in 2024
VectorShift Builds, designs, prototypes, and deploys custom generative AI workflows.

Frigade

Seed Round in 2023
Frigade is a developer tool focused on enhancing product onboarding and education for software development. The platform provides a flexible infrastructure that allows organizations to integrate with APIs, add custom components, and implement unit tests and version control. By guiding users through tailored onboarding experiences based on their roles, permissions, or goals, Frigade aims to improve customer conversion rates and retention. The software enables organizations to deliver relevant content at crucial moments, ultimately facilitating a smoother transition for users into the product.

Endorsed

Pre Seed Round in 2023
An AI recruiting assistant to find top candidates in your ATS

Genemod

Seed Round in 2023
Genemod Corporation, based in Seattle, Washington, specializes in developing inventory management software tailored for life scientists. Founded in 2018, the company offers a unified platform that integrates scientific and management tools, allowing researchers to streamline their daily operations in the lab. Its software facilitates the management of laboratory inventory, including consumables, reagents, and equipment, while also supporting project management and scheduling functionalities. By employing data processing algorithms and artificial intelligence, Genemod enhances workflow efficiency, assists in data analysis, and aids in experimental design. The platform is designed to foster collaboration among scientists and improve overall productivity in research environments.

Hakimo

Series A in 2023
Hakimo is a technology company focused on enhancing physical security for enterprise security teams. It offers a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system that integrates data from various sources, including security cameras and badge readers. By employing computer vision and data analytics, Hakimo analyzes camera footage in relation to badge events and correlates this information with badging data. This approach allows the company to provide real-time alerts, helping clients identify potential threats and vulnerabilities effectively.

Giadzy

Seed Round in 2023
Giadzy, founded by chef Giada De Laurentiis, is an online retailer and media company specializing in Italian cuisine. It offers a curated selection of specialty Italian ingredients sourced from small family purveyors throughout Italy, from the Alps to Sicily. In addition to its marketplace, Giadzy provides premium food and lifestyle content, including recipes, cooking videos, and tips from chefs and locals. The company aims to share the essence of Italian living by promoting authentic tastes and the simplicity of Italian cooking.

SendOwl

Seed Round in 2023
SendOwl is a software company that provides a digital product delivery platform designed to facilitate the selling and distribution of digital products online. The platform offers various features such as custom checkouts, multiple payment options, one-click upsells, and fast, secure delivery methods. Additionally, it includes tools for PDF stamping, drip emailing, and analytics, allowing creators to manage their sales effectively. SendOwl integrates seamlessly with popular platforms and payment services like MailChimp, Shopify, PayPal, and Stripe, enabling creators to reach their customers through social media and blogs. This comprehensive approach enhances the purchasing experience for customers while ensuring a secure transaction process.

Rivet Work

Seed Round in 2023
Rivet Work Inc., founded in 2019 and based in Detroit, Michigan, specializes in providing digital tools tailored for contractors, unions, and trade schools within the construction industry. Its flagship application, Rivet, serves as a comprehensive workforce management platform that allows users to efficiently organize their teams, access and assign workers to various jobs from any location, and track real-time developments on job sites through features like the Job Site Feed. The platform also facilitates instant notifications about new jobs and project changes, enhancing communication and operational efficiency. By modernizing labor management processes, Rivet aims to support skilled trades and promote construction as an attractive career path for the emerging workforce.

Re

Seed Round in 2022
Re is a transaction layer designed for insurable risks, facilitating the establishment of a decentralized reinsurance market. The company operates as a fully-collateralized reinsurer, ensuring compliance with regulatory oversight and approval. By connecting alternative capital providers, Re aims to innovate the reinsurance landscape, enhancing accessibility and efficiency for businesses engaged in managing insurable risks.

Arena Club

Venture Round in 2022
Arena Club operates in the sports collectibles market by offering a digital platform that facilitates the buying, selling, and trading of physical sports cards. The company provides a unique solution that integrates the physical and digital realms, allowing collectors to manage their cards more efficiently. Through advanced technology, including computer vision and machine learning, Arena Club enables users to have their cards graded and authenticated, enhancing the trading experience. This hybrid approach caters to both traditional collectors and a new generation of hobbyists, making it easier for them to invest in and showcase their collections.

Safara

Seed Round in 2022
Safara is a membership-based service designed to transform how travelers book accommodations. The company caters to frequent travelers by offering a platform that simplifies hotel booking while providing cashback rewards on each reservation. Users earn cashback that can be applied toward future travel bookings, allowing for significant savings on subsequent trips. This cashback is available instantly and can be used without restrictions, making it a flexible option for travelers. By facilitating affordable travel through a points-based system, Safara aims to enhance the travel experience, enabling users to enjoy more rewarding and cost-effective journeys. The company is supported by prominent investors, including Sequoia Capital and Thayer Ventures.

Perform

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Perform is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2021 that focuses on helping runners achieve their goals through a personalized training platform. The business connects runners with one-on-one coaches tailored to their specific objectives and backgrounds. Utilizing AI-powered tools, Perform generates customized training plans and fosters ongoing communication between runners and coaches through video calls and messaging. This approach ensures accountability and support, making the training process more effective and convenient for users.

Craniometrix

Seed Round in 2022
Craniometrix collaborates with the Johns Hopkins MIND at Home program to offer virtual, non-clinical support for dementia patients and their families. Utilizing Medicare's GUIDE program, these services are provided at no cost to patients, while simultaneously generating new revenue for their healthcare providers. Additionally, the company has developed an online cognitive impairment self-assessment platform that employs artificial intelligence to predict the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. By analyzing various health data points, the platform generates personalized health reports, which facilitate access to affordable and accurate diagnoses for early treatment of Alzheimer's, enhancing patient care and outcomes.

Genemod

Seed Round in 2022
Genemod Corporation, based in Seattle, Washington, specializes in developing inventory management software tailored for life scientists. Founded in 2018, the company offers a unified platform that integrates scientific and management tools, allowing researchers to streamline their daily operations in the lab. Its software facilitates the management of laboratory inventory, including consumables, reagents, and equipment, while also supporting project management and scheduling functionalities. By employing data processing algorithms and artificial intelligence, Genemod enhances workflow efficiency, assists in data analysis, and aids in experimental design. The platform is designed to foster collaboration among scientists and improve overall productivity in research environments.

Pawlicy Advisor

Series B in 2022
Pawlicy Advisor Inc. is a pet insurance brokerage founded in 2018 and based in New York, New York. The company specializes in providing pet insurance comparison services, allowing users to easily compare and purchase breed-specific insurance plans. Pawlicy Advisor aims to protect pets by offering clear and straightforward advice on insurance coverage, highlighting the associated risks and costs. This approach helps pet owners make informed decisions regarding their insurance options while avoiding complications and potentially saving money.

PerkUp

Pre Seed Round in 2022
PerkUp provides a rewards and recognition platform that enables companies to enhance employee engagement and motivation through personalized rewards and gamification tools. The platform allows businesses to issue perk cards that can be used by employees for a variety of purposes, including entertainment, education, fitness, childcare, and office equipment. By simplifying the rewards process and eliminating the cumbersome reimbursement procedures, PerkUp aims to foster a more positive and productive work environment. Additionally, the platform integrates seamlessly with HR systems, ultimately contributing to improved employee wellbeing and satisfaction.

Airspace Technologies

Series D in 2022
Airspace, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Carlsbad, California, specializes in time-critical deliveries across various industries, including healthcare, aerospace, and manufacturing. Established by logistics veterans Nick Bulcao and Ryan Rusnak, the company has developed a technology-driven platform that addresses the inefficiencies of traditional logistics. With a growing team of over 200 members and an international presence through its Amsterdam office, Airspace leverages proprietary algorithms and machine learning to provide instant quotes, optimized routing, and rapid driver dispatch. This innovative approach not only enhances delivery accuracy and speed but also ensures real-time communication throughout the shipping process, setting Airspace apart in the logistics industry.

Perfect Venue

Seed Round in 2022
Perfect Venue is an event management software tailored for independent venues and hospitality groups. It focuses on simplifying the booking process for private event spaces by providing a platform where users can search, compare, and reserve venues suitable for their events. The software also includes features such as contactless payments and catering management, enhancing the user experience by streamlining event planning and facilitating seamless gatherings.

Apploi

Series B in 2022
Apploi is a comprehensive staffing software solution specifically designed for high-volume healthcare hiring. The platform integrates various advanced recruitment tools, digital credential management, career branding, and virtual onboarding technology, facilitating a streamlined staffing process from candidate acquisition to hiring. Apploi offers customizable application templates and incorporates video and audio application questions, along with a range of filters and sorting tools. This enables healthcare organizations to conduct their hiring activities efficiently, ensuring they can effectively manage the recruitment and onboarding of healthcare staff.

Freightpay

Seed Round in 2022
Freightpay’s mission is to enable the global supply chain to transact more efficiently.

Fyn

Seed Round in 2022
Fyn is a company focused on simplifying the tax management process for cryptocurrency investors worldwide. It has developed a digital asset tax engine that calculates and files crypto taxes, helping users effectively manage their capital gains and losses. The platform consolidates income gains from various exchanges, allowing individuals and accountants to accurately determine tax liabilities in accordance with the regulations of multiple countries, including the USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, and India. Fyn aims to serve not only individual investors but also CPAs and tax agents by providing tools that streamline the reporting of financial details, including FBAR and FATCA compliance.

Novi Connect

Series B in 2022
Novi operates as a technology platform that connects brands, manufacturers, and suppliers within the chemical industry. The platform leverages artificial intelligence to collect and analyze proprietary chemical information, allowing users to create detailed chemical profiles at the trade material level. This functionality enables brands and formulators to assess existing ingredients, identify safer alternatives, and discover new materials that align with their standards. Additionally, Novi facilitates verification processes for retailers to ensure compliance with ingredient requirements. By serving as an intermediary, Novi addresses the challenges of scalable data management, streamlining product development and certification for all parties involved, ultimately enhancing visibility and efficiency in the marketplace.

Wonderment

Seed Round in 2022
Wonderment provides order tracking solutions specifically designed for Shopify and Plus stores. The platform enables e-commerce businesses to enhance customer satisfaction by offering real-time insights into shipment status, including notifications for delayed or lost orders. It automates proactive communication through email and SMS, ensuring customers receive timely updates about their shipments. By integrating seamlessly with existing tools, Wonderment aims to improve the overall customer experience while helping e-commerce teams reduce support costs.

Grid

Series A in 2022
Grid is a company that offers a comprehensive management platform for financial services aimed at simplifying financial processes for clients. The platform provides tools for tracking payrolls, taxes, bills, and refunds, as well as managing individual paychecks. Additionally, Grid has developed a financial application that facilitates online tax filing and advisory services. This application collects financial information from clients and pairs them with in-house advisors, helping taxpayers maximize deductions and prepare their annual returns efficiently. By combining these features, Grid aims to optimize financial management for its users while maintaining transparency in costs through a flat fee structure.

Field Day

Seed Round in 2021
Field Day is an online platform that streamlines individuals, organizations, coordination, and communication to discover and engage with local nonprofits through group volunteer events.

Fable

Series A in 2021
Fable is a company founded in 2019 by Padmasree Warrior in Palo Alto, California, that focuses on enhancing mental wellness through storytelling. The company has developed an e-book platform that allows users to engage with stories in a social context, enabling reading with friends or influencers in curated reading clubs. Fable's platform is designed to cater to digital natives, providing personalized stories that align with users' time, mood, and interests. By filling micro-moments in busy lives with engaging narratives, Fable aims to create memorable social experiences that promote mental well-being.

Mixhalo

Series B in 2021
Mixhalo is an audio technology platform that enhances live events by delivering real-time sound directly to attendees' smartphones and headphones. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the platform caters to a variety of events, including concerts, sports, festivals, and conferences. By using its free app, audiences can access high-quality audio, ensuring they experience the event as intended. Mixhalo's innovative approach democratizes sound and unifies the live experience for attendees, allowing event organizers to provide immersive audio experiences that meet the expectations of their audiences. Founded by Mike Einziger and Ann Marie Simpson-Einziger, Mixhalo represents a significant advancement in how sound is experienced at live gatherings.

SendOwl

Seed Round in 2021
SendOwl is a software company that provides a digital product delivery platform designed to facilitate the selling and distribution of digital products online. The platform offers various features such as custom checkouts, multiple payment options, one-click upsells, and fast, secure delivery methods. Additionally, it includes tools for PDF stamping, drip emailing, and analytics, allowing creators to manage their sales effectively. SendOwl integrates seamlessly with popular platforms and payment services like MailChimp, Shopify, PayPal, and Stripe, enabling creators to reach their customers through social media and blogs. This comprehensive approach enhances the purchasing experience for customers while ensuring a secure transaction process.

TruePlan.io

Series A in 2021
TruePlan Inc. is a company that develops a collaborative headcount management platform aimed at enhancing financial visibility and control for organizations. Established in 2020 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, TruePlan's platform streamlines headcount management by reducing the time spent on manual tasks and fostering alignment in hiring across teams. It centralizes all aspects of headcount management, enabling businesses to automate financial planning related to operating expenses through collaborative workflows and operational actions. This comprehensive approach allows organizations to optimize their workforce planning and improve overall efficiency.

Hakimo

Seed Round in 2021
Hakimo is a technology company focused on enhancing physical security for enterprise security teams. It offers a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system that integrates data from various sources, including security cameras and badge readers. By employing computer vision and data analytics, Hakimo analyzes camera footage in relation to badge events and correlates this information with badging data. This approach allows the company to provide real-time alerts, helping clients identify potential threats and vulnerabilities effectively.

WhyLabs

Series A in 2021
WhyLabs, Inc. provides an AI observability platform that allows organizations to effectively monitor and analyze both structured and unstructured data from their AI models. The platform is designed to handle large volumes of data, processing terabytes without compromising storage efficiency. It continuously tracks data in real-time, monitoring model accuracy, concept drift, and overall model behavior. This functionality enables teams to identify and address potential issues, such as bias and performance decay, before they impact business operations. WhyLabs' tools are utilized by a range of clients, from Fortune 100 companies to AI-centric startups, significantly reducing manual operations and accelerating the resolution of AI-related incidents. The company was incubated at the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence and has received funding from notable investors including Andrew Ng’s AI Fund and Bezos Expeditions.

Aircover.ai

Seed Round in 2021
Aircover leverages GenAI for live sales calls. It uplevels your reps with in-the-moment guidance for positioning, process, technical product features, and more. Don’t leave promising accounts stalled and uncommitted while your rep tracks down details. Give everyone direct access to effective messaging and instant technical depth on every call, and better account direction afterwards. Aircover is built for sales changemakers and reformers—enablement leaders, sales managers, and RevOps teams—who see a path to higher revenue through greater rep efficiency using AI. Don’t leave promising accounts stalled and uncommitted while your rep tracks down details. Give direct access to effective messaging and instant technical depth on every call. Follow up consistently with better account direction afterwards. Your go-to-market teams are ready for reform. Equip them better with in-game assistance.

Novi Connect

Series A in 2021
Novi operates as a technology platform that connects brands, manufacturers, and suppliers within the chemical industry. The platform leverages artificial intelligence to collect and analyze proprietary chemical information, allowing users to create detailed chemical profiles at the trade material level. This functionality enables brands and formulators to assess existing ingredients, identify safer alternatives, and discover new materials that align with their standards. Additionally, Novi facilitates verification processes for retailers to ensure compliance with ingredient requirements. By serving as an intermediary, Novi addresses the challenges of scalable data management, streamlining product development and certification for all parties involved, ultimately enhancing visibility and efficiency in the marketplace.

Nifty Games

Series B in 2021
Nifty Games Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in designing and developing mobile sports games. The company focuses on creating quick-session, head-to-head sports games that cater to a diverse audience of sports fans, ranging from casual players to dedicated enthusiasts. Nifty Games aims to deliver innovative and competitive gaming experiences by partnering with major sports licenses and leveraging support from prominent investors in the industry. Through its offerings, Nifty Games provides an engaging platform for fans to enjoy short-session arcade-style gameplay on mobile devices.

AREVO

Venture Round in 2021
Arevo, located in Silicon Valley, California, specializes in the development of advanced technology for direct digital additive manufacturing of lightweight, ultra-strong composite parts intended for high-volume end-use applications. By integrating innovative materials, robust design and build software, and free motion robotics, Arevo facilitates true three-dimensional construction, advancing 3D printing into mainstream manufacturing. The company empowers designers and manufacturers to leverage the exceptional strength-to-weight ratio of composite materials across various sectors, including aerospace, defense, consumer electronics, transportation, and consumer goods. Arevo has achieved early success in producing continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) composite parts for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and is well-positioned to enhance additive manufacturing services globally.

Aalto

Series A in 2021
Aalto is a private real estate marketplace that provides a new approach to selling homes, emphasizing privacy, flexibility, and a streamlined experience. The platform is designed to facilitate the buying and selling process by allowing homeowners to list their properties on customized terms and timelines. Aalto aims to enhance the home selling experience, enabling clients to achieve favorable prices while maintaining confidentiality throughout the transaction. By prioritizing user experience, Aalto seeks to alleviate the stress often associated with selling a home.

Pensight

Venture Round in 2021
Pensight is a platform designed to assist creators and service providers in launching, building, and scaling digital stores. It offers tools for monetizing knowledge through various digital products, including 1:1 and group coaching, courses, and memberships. The platform features customizable solutions for automated payments and scheduling, integrates with calendars, and facilitates global client interactions across different time zones. By providing these resources, Pensight enables educators and creators to establish multiple revenue streams and expand their businesses effectively.

Prima

Seed Round in 2021
Prima is a science-driven wellness brand focused on whole body health, offering a range of plant-based skincare, body care, and supplements that incorporate organic hemp CBD and functional botanicals. The company's mission is to address stress and other health issues at their source using clinically validated ingredients. Prima is committed to sustainability and transparency, as evidenced by its certifications as a Climate Neutral and Plastic Neutral company, in addition to being a certified B Corp. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Prima operates as a privately held Public Benefit Corporation, emphasizing the integration of science and nature in its products while promoting education and social impact in the wellness sector.

Thrilling

Series A in 2021
Thrilling Inc. operates an online marketplace specializing in curated vintage and secondhand items sourced from boutiques across the United States. Founded in 2018 and based in Burbank, California, the platform hosts a diverse selection of clothing, including dresses, skirts, sweaters, tops, outerwear, and pants, as well as shoes, bags, and accessories. Currently, Thrilling features 100 stores from 15 cities, providing customers with an accessible way to shop for unique fashion items at affordable prices.

MT Copeland

Seed Round in 2021
MT Copeland specializes in providing online training services aimed at equipping individuals for successful careers in various trades. The company offers a range of courses, including blueprint reading, carpentry, drywall installation, framing, and effective communication. These courses are designed to impart essential skills and knowledge, including fundamentals of trades, as well as necessary math concepts like algebra and geometry. By completing these courses, many learners gain the expertise required to excel in their fields and often go on to establish their own businesses.

Honorlock

Series B in 2021
Honorlock Inc. operates an online proctoring platform designed to uphold the academic integrity of online assessments. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, the company provides remote proctoring services using webcams and screen-capturing technology. Honorlock's innovative approach combines traditional proctoring methods, such as ID verification and lockdown browsers, with its patented search and destroy technology. This enables instructors to monitor, record, and review test sessions effectively. The platform requires no software downloads, offers on-demand testing, and provides 24/7 support, making it convenient for students and faculty. By facilitating customizable testing options, Honorlock enhances the accessibility of distance education for colleges and universities.

Fable

Venture Round in 2021
Fable is a company founded in 2019 by Padmasree Warrior in Palo Alto, California, that focuses on enhancing mental wellness through storytelling. The company has developed an e-book platform that allows users to engage with stories in a social context, enabling reading with friends or influencers in curated reading clubs. Fable's platform is designed to cater to digital natives, providing personalized stories that align with users' time, mood, and interests. By filling micro-moments in busy lives with engaging narratives, Fable aims to create memorable social experiences that promote mental well-being.

Apploi

Series B in 2021
Apploi is a comprehensive staffing software solution specifically designed for high-volume healthcare hiring. The platform integrates various advanced recruitment tools, digital credential management, career branding, and virtual onboarding technology, facilitating a streamlined staffing process from candidate acquisition to hiring. Apploi offers customizable application templates and incorporates video and audio application questions, along with a range of filters and sorting tools. This enables healthcare organizations to conduct their hiring activities efficiently, ensuring they can effectively manage the recruitment and onboarding of healthcare staff.

Beamable

Venture Round in 2021
Beamable is a creator-centric platform designed to assist game developers in building, shipping, and operating their games efficiently. It allows developers to easily integrate social, commerce, and content management features into their games using drag-and-drop prefabs within Unity. The platform also includes a web portal that enables developers to manage events, leaderboards, and player data. By simplifying these processes, Beamable helps developers enhance revenue and reduce operating costs while fostering community engagement around their games. The company focuses on creating socially-driven gaming experiences that resonate with dedicated fan communities and iconic properties.

Pawlicy Advisor

Series A in 2021
Pawlicy Advisor Inc. is a pet insurance brokerage founded in 2018 and based in New York, New York. The company specializes in providing pet insurance comparison services, allowing users to easily compare and purchase breed-specific insurance plans. Pawlicy Advisor aims to protect pets by offering clear and straightforward advice on insurance coverage, highlighting the associated risks and costs. This approach helps pet owners make informed decisions regarding their insurance options while avoiding complications and potentially saving money.

Prive

Seed Round in 2021
Prive is a company focused on transforming the monetization strategies of modern consumer brands through innovative billing solutions. By providing a marketplace infrastructure tailored for e-commerce, Prive equips brands with tools to effectively manage pricing and incentives, facilitating the growth of subscription-based revenue models. The company's services are designed to help iconic consumer brands optimize their existing revenue streams while exploring new revenue opportunities through market intelligence and experimentation. Prive is backed by several notable investors, including Amity Ventures and Defy Partners, underscoring its potential impact in the consumer market.

GajiGesa

Seed Round in 2021
GajiGesa is a financial wellness platform based in Indonesia, designed to empower employees by providing access to earned wages, financial education, and management tools. The GajiGesa app enables users to take control of their financial health, reducing reliance on informal lenders and enhancing overall economic participation. The platform serves as a valuable resource for employer partners, offering insights through an enterprise-grade HR analytics system that boosts employee productivity, engagement, and retention by alleviating financial stress. Since its inception in 2020, GajiGesa has experienced significant growth, doubling its customer base to over 60 companies and serving tens of thousands of employees. The introduction of GajiTim, an employee management app aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises, further enhances the company's offerings by improving income transparency and salary calculations. GajiGesa was founded by Martyna Malinowska and Vidit Agarwal and is headquartered in Jakarta, with additional teams in India and Singapore. The company has attracted investment through various funding rounds, supporting its mission to foster financial resilience among Indonesian workers.

SoundCommerce

Funding Round in 2021
SoundCommerce is a data platform based in Seattle, Washington, co-founded in 2018 by Eric Best and Jared Stiff. The company focuses on providing consumer brands with advanced technology that enhances decision-making across various operational areas, including merchandising, supply chain, fulfillment, delivery, and customer service. Its platform leverages data science and a digital-native approach to help brands track real-time operational events, profitability, and customer lifetime value. By enabling brands to answer critical questions related to cross-channel and direct-to-consumer strategies, SoundCommerce aims to improve shopper experiences and drive profitable growth from the initial interaction to final delivery.

Airspace Technologies

Series C in 2021
Airspace, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Carlsbad, California, specializes in time-critical deliveries across various industries, including healthcare, aerospace, and manufacturing. Established by logistics veterans Nick Bulcao and Ryan Rusnak, the company has developed a technology-driven platform that addresses the inefficiencies of traditional logistics. With a growing team of over 200 members and an international presence through its Amsterdam office, Airspace leverages proprietary algorithms and machine learning to provide instant quotes, optimized routing, and rapid driver dispatch. This innovative approach not only enhances delivery accuracy and speed but also ensures real-time communication throughout the shipping process, setting Airspace apart in the logistics industry.

Lumiata

Series B in 2021
Lumiata Inc. specializes in predictive health analytics tailored for risk-bearing organizations, including hospital networks and insurance carriers. Founded in 2013 and based in San Mateo, California, the company has developed a medical graph that organizes and analyzes diverse healthcare data, enabling real-time predictive analytics. Its flagship product, The Lumiata Risk Matrix, provides personalized predictions regarding individual health changes, supported by a chain of medical reasoning. By leveraging over 120 million patient records and proprietary clinical knowledge, Lumiata's machine learning tools empower healthcare providers and payers to enhance decision-making, manage costs, and improve patient care. The company serves a range of clients, including payers, population health organizations, and digital health companies, facilitating applications in underwriting and care management while prioritizing member privacy.

Genemod

Seed Round in 2020
Genemod Corporation, based in Seattle, Washington, specializes in developing inventory management software tailored for life scientists. Founded in 2018, the company offers a unified platform that integrates scientific and management tools, allowing researchers to streamline their daily operations in the lab. Its software facilitates the management of laboratory inventory, including consumables, reagents, and equipment, while also supporting project management and scheduling functionalities. By employing data processing algorithms and artificial intelligence, Genemod enhances workflow efficiency, assists in data analysis, and aids in experimental design. The platform is designed to foster collaboration among scientists and improve overall productivity in research environments.

Elevate Security

Series A in 2020
Elevate Security, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in human risk management through its web-based platform designed to enhance organizational security. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, with an additional office in Quebec, Canada, the company focuses on shifting employee behavior in response to security threats to prevent breaches. Its platform identifies users who are most likely to engage in high-risk activities, such as causing ransomware attacks or data loss, and provides an interactive learning experience to help them understand the implications of their actions. By continuously tracking security behaviors and measuring changes over time, Elevate Security enables organizations to tailor security controls effectively and minimize the risk of incidents, thereby supporting enterprise growth initiatives.

WhyLabs

Seed Round in 2020
WhyLabs, Inc. provides an AI observability platform that allows organizations to effectively monitor and analyze both structured and unstructured data from their AI models. The platform is designed to handle large volumes of data, processing terabytes without compromising storage efficiency. It continuously tracks data in real-time, monitoring model accuracy, concept drift, and overall model behavior. This functionality enables teams to identify and address potential issues, such as bias and performance decay, before they impact business operations. WhyLabs' tools are utilized by a range of clients, from Fortune 100 companies to AI-centric startups, significantly reducing manual operations and accelerating the resolution of AI-related incidents. The company was incubated at the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence and has received funding from notable investors including Andrew Ng’s AI Fund and Bezos Expeditions.

AREVO

Series B in 2020
Arevo, located in Silicon Valley, California, specializes in the development of advanced technology for direct digital additive manufacturing of lightweight, ultra-strong composite parts intended for high-volume end-use applications. By integrating innovative materials, robust design and build software, and free motion robotics, Arevo facilitates true three-dimensional construction, advancing 3D printing into mainstream manufacturing. The company empowers designers and manufacturers to leverage the exceptional strength-to-weight ratio of composite materials across various sectors, including aerospace, defense, consumer electronics, transportation, and consumer goods. Arevo has achieved early success in producing continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) composite parts for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and is well-positioned to enhance additive manufacturing services globally.

Searchable.ai

Seed Round in 2020
Searchable.ai is a company that has developed a personalized semantic search engine aimed at enhancing work productivity. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California, the search engine is designed to efficiently locate information dispersed across various platforms, including emails, chats, cloud content, and traditional files. By enabling users to find exactly what they need regardless of the location of the data, Searchable.ai seeks to streamline the information retrieval process and improve overall efficiency in the workplace.

Nautilus Biotechnology

Series B in 2020
Nautilus Biotechnology is a development-stage life sciences company focused on advancing proteomics, the study of proteins and their functions, to enhance therapeutic development and medical diagnostics. The company has created a platform technology that aims to quantify and unravel the complexities of the human proteome. Its flagship product, the Proteomic Analysis System, is a prototype single-molecule instrument designed to facilitate these efforts. The team at Nautilus comprises experts from various disciplines, including protein chemistry, molecular biology, and data science, enabling a multifaceted approach to overcoming challenges in the field. By harnessing this diverse expertise, Nautilus aims to revolutionize drug development and improve healthcare management through personalized and predictive medicine.

The Dipp

Seed Round in 2020
The Dipp is a subscription-based platform headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, that focuses on providing entertainment news with an emphasis on women and their interests. The company fosters an online community where individuals can share their experiences, challenges, and motivations, creating a supportive environment for fans of various activities. By offering personalized news and content related to TV shows and movies, The Dipp caters to niche fandoms, allowing subscribers to engage deeply with their passions.

Honorlock

Series A in 2020
Honorlock Inc. operates an online proctoring platform designed to uphold the academic integrity of online assessments. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, the company provides remote proctoring services using webcams and screen-capturing technology. Honorlock's innovative approach combines traditional proctoring methods, such as ID verification and lockdown browsers, with its patented search and destroy technology. This enables instructors to monitor, record, and review test sessions effectively. The platform requires no software downloads, offers on-demand testing, and provides 24/7 support, making it convenient for students and faculty. By facilitating customizable testing options, Honorlock enhances the accessibility of distance education for colleges and universities.

Novi Connect

Seed Round in 2020
Novi operates as a technology platform that connects brands, manufacturers, and suppliers within the chemical industry. The platform leverages artificial intelligence to collect and analyze proprietary chemical information, allowing users to create detailed chemical profiles at the trade material level. This functionality enables brands and formulators to assess existing ingredients, identify safer alternatives, and discover new materials that align with their standards. Additionally, Novi facilitates verification processes for retailers to ensure compliance with ingredient requirements. By serving as an intermediary, Novi addresses the challenges of scalable data management, streamlining product development and certification for all parties involved, ultimately enhancing visibility and efficiency in the marketplace.

Pawlicy Advisor

Seed Round in 2020
Pawlicy Advisor Inc. is a pet insurance brokerage founded in 2018 and based in New York, New York. The company specializes in providing pet insurance comparison services, allowing users to easily compare and purchase breed-specific insurance plans. Pawlicy Advisor aims to protect pets by offering clear and straightforward advice on insurance coverage, highlighting the associated risks and costs. This approach helps pet owners make informed decisions regarding their insurance options while avoiding complications and potentially saving money.

Apploi

Series B in 2020
Apploi is a comprehensive staffing software solution specifically designed for high-volume healthcare hiring. The platform integrates various advanced recruitment tools, digital credential management, career branding, and virtual onboarding technology, facilitating a streamlined staffing process from candidate acquisition to hiring. Apploi offers customizable application templates and incorporates video and audio application questions, along with a range of filters and sorting tools. This enables healthcare organizations to conduct their hiring activities efficiently, ensuring they can effectively manage the recruitment and onboarding of healthcare staff.

Grid

Seed Round in 2019
Grid is a company that offers a comprehensive management platform for financial services aimed at simplifying financial processes for clients. The platform provides tools for tracking payrolls, taxes, bills, and refunds, as well as managing individual paychecks. Additionally, Grid has developed a financial application that facilitates online tax filing and advisory services. This application collects financial information from clients and pairs them with in-house advisors, helping taxpayers maximize deductions and prepare their annual returns efficiently. By combining these features, Grid aims to optimize financial management for its users while maintaining transparency in costs through a flat fee structure.

Searchable.ai

Seed Round in 2019
Searchable.ai is a company that has developed a personalized semantic search engine aimed at enhancing work productivity. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California, the search engine is designed to efficiently locate information dispersed across various platforms, including emails, chats, cloud content, and traditional files. By enabling users to find exactly what they need regardless of the location of the data, Searchable.ai seeks to streamline the information retrieval process and improve overall efficiency in the workplace.

Shujinko

Series A in 2019
Shujinko Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in developing software solutions for compliance and information technology audits. Founded in 2018, Shujinko offers a software-as-a-service platform that simplifies the process of building compliant environments, allowing organizations to rapidly adapt their business capabilities. The company combines cloud compliance expertise with automation to streamline audits and compliance preparations, significantly reducing the time and complexity involved in managing technical controls. Its intuitive platform features a self-service portal that empowers engineers to create secure environments while ensuring adherence to security practices and regulations throughout the transition to cloud services. By automating evidence collection and documentation, Shujinko enables clients to focus on their core activities, facilitating a more efficient compliance process.

Mixhalo

Series A in 2019
Mixhalo is an audio technology platform that enhances live events by delivering real-time sound directly to attendees' smartphones and headphones. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the platform caters to a variety of events, including concerts, sports, festivals, and conferences. By using its free app, audiences can access high-quality audio, ensuring they experience the event as intended. Mixhalo's innovative approach democratizes sound and unifies the live experience for attendees, allowing event organizers to provide immersive audio experiences that meet the expectations of their audiences. Founded by Mike Einziger and Ann Marie Simpson-Einziger, Mixhalo represents a significant advancement in how sound is experienced at live gatherings.

The Factual

Pre Seed Round in 2019
The Factual is a news aggregation service that focuses on delivering unbiased and credible news stories through its daily newsletter. The platform evaluates approximately 20,000 articles each day, scoring them for credibility based on various factors, including source diversity, author expertise, and the tone of writing. This scoring system enables The Factual to provide a broader range of news sources compared to traditional aggregators. Additionally, The Factual features an open discussion forum that encourages users to engage in honest conversations about current issues. By utilizing game mechanics to reward insightful contributions, the forum aims to foster collaboration among users, promote understanding of diverse viewpoints, and facilitate constructive discourse within the community.

SoundCommerce

Seed Round in 2019
SoundCommerce is a data platform based in Seattle, Washington, co-founded in 2018 by Eric Best and Jared Stiff. The company focuses on providing consumer brands with advanced technology that enhances decision-making across various operational areas, including merchandising, supply chain, fulfillment, delivery, and customer service. Its platform leverages data science and a digital-native approach to help brands track real-time operational events, profitability, and customer lifetime value. By enabling brands to answer critical questions related to cross-channel and direct-to-consumer strategies, SoundCommerce aims to improve shopper experiences and drive profitable growth from the initial interaction to final delivery.

Skubana

Series A in 2019
Skubana, LLC is a software company based in Fort Lee, New Jersey, that provides an e-commerce ERP platform designed to enhance the operations of online sellers. The Skubana platform centralizes and streamlines various backend processes, including order processing, shipping, inventory management, and cross-channel analytics. By integrating data from multiple sales channels, warehouses, third-party logistics providers, and point-of-sale systems, Skubana empowers brands and retailers to achieve multi-channel profitability while automating repetitive tasks. This comprehensive approach allows merchants to focus on delivering superior customer experiences and building profitable e-commerce businesses.

Elevate Security

Series A in 2019
Elevate Security, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in human risk management through its web-based platform designed to enhance organizational security. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, with an additional office in Quebec, Canada, the company focuses on shifting employee behavior in response to security threats to prevent breaches. Its platform identifies users who are most likely to engage in high-risk activities, such as causing ransomware attacks or data loss, and provides an interactive learning experience to help them understand the implications of their actions. By continuously tracking security behaviors and measuring changes over time, Elevate Security enables organizations to tailor security controls effectively and minimize the risk of incidents, thereby supporting enterprise growth initiatives.

Securly

Series B in 2018
Securly, Inc. is a company that specializes in cloud-based filtering solutions for educational institutions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional offices in various locations including Charlotte, North Carolina, India, Mexico, Glasgow, and London, Securly provides In-School Filtering and Take-Home Filtering software. This platform ensures secure access to learning tools for students in classrooms while also promoting their safety online. By utilizing language-sentiment analysis, Securly's technology not only filters inappropriate content but also detects potential incidents of cyberbullying and self-harm. This capability allows teachers and parents to effectively monitor and manage the websites accessed by students, fostering a safer digital environment for learning.

Nifty Games

Seed Round in 2018
Nifty Games Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in designing and developing mobile sports games. The company focuses on creating quick-session, head-to-head sports games that cater to a diverse audience of sports fans, ranging from casual players to dedicated enthusiasts. Nifty Games aims to deliver innovative and competitive gaming experiences by partnering with major sports licenses and leveraging support from prominent investors in the industry. Through its offerings, Nifty Games provides an engaging platform for fans to enjoy short-session arcade-style gameplay on mobile devices.

Visor

Series A in 2018
Visor Inc. is an online tax filing and advisory service that caters to urban professionals by preparing annual tax returns and offering year-round tax advice. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and has established additional offices in various cities across the United States, including Miami, Marietta, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Seattle, Washington, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, and Denver. Visor aims to make tax advisory accessible to a broader audience, providing essential services to meet the needs of its clientele.

Airspace Technologies

Series B in 2018
Airspace, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Carlsbad, California, specializes in time-critical deliveries across various industries, including healthcare, aerospace, and manufacturing. Established by logistics veterans Nick Bulcao and Ryan Rusnak, the company has developed a technology-driven platform that addresses the inefficiencies of traditional logistics. With a growing team of over 200 members and an international presence through its Amsterdam office, Airspace leverages proprietary algorithms and machine learning to provide instant quotes, optimized routing, and rapid driver dispatch. This innovative approach not only enhances delivery accuracy and speed but also ensures real-time communication throughout the shipping process, setting Airspace apart in the logistics industry.

Shujinko

Seed Round in 2018
Shujinko Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in developing software solutions for compliance and information technology audits. Founded in 2018, Shujinko offers a software-as-a-service platform that simplifies the process of building compliant environments, allowing organizations to rapidly adapt their business capabilities. The company combines cloud compliance expertise with automation to streamline audits and compliance preparations, significantly reducing the time and complexity involved in managing technical controls. Its intuitive platform features a self-service portal that empowers engineers to create secure environments while ensuring adherence to security practices and regulations throughout the transition to cloud services. By automating evidence collection and documentation, Shujinko enables clients to focus on their core activities, facilitating a more efficient compliance process.

Airspace Technologies

Series A in 2018
Airspace, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Carlsbad, California, specializes in time-critical deliveries across various industries, including healthcare, aerospace, and manufacturing. Established by logistics veterans Nick Bulcao and Ryan Rusnak, the company has developed a technology-driven platform that addresses the inefficiencies of traditional logistics. With a growing team of over 200 members and an international presence through its Amsterdam office, Airspace leverages proprietary algorithms and machine learning to provide instant quotes, optimized routing, and rapid driver dispatch. This innovative approach not only enhances delivery accuracy and speed but also ensures real-time communication throughout the shipping process, setting Airspace apart in the logistics industry.

Boom Entertainment

Seed Round in 2018
Boom Entertainment is a technology company that specializes in developing a sports gaming application tailored for the sports betting industry. The company focuses on creating casual gaming experiences and offers both real-money and free-to-play online sports and casino games. Collaborating with professional sports leagues, media companies, and casino operators, Boom Entertainment aims to provide innovative gaming solutions that enhance user engagement. Its applications are designed to support business-to-business providers, facilitating access to real-money games for major casino operators.

Verse.ai

Series A in 2018
Verse.ai operates a lead conversion platform that leverages artificial intelligence and human interaction to transform new leads into sales-ready opportunities. By engaging, qualifying, and converting inbound leads, the platform enhances the efficiency of marketing and sales teams. Verse.ai facilitates conversations through various communication channels, including SMS, email, and phone, ensuring a seamless experience for both clients and prospects. This approach not only helps businesses close the lead conversion gap but also drives significant revenue growth, while maintaining customer satisfaction throughout their journey.

PullRequest

Series A in 2018
PullRequest, Inc. is a company that specializes in online code reviewing services, founded in May 2017 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. The company offers a code review platform that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance code quality by identifying security threats, preventing crashes, and resolving performance issues before deployment. PullRequest connects development teams with a network of code review experts, facilitating faster code delivery while maintaining high standards of quality. By streamlining the code review process, PullRequest aims to reduce the overall development lifecycle costs for businesses.

Owlcam

Series A in 2018
Owl Cameras is a technology company that specializes in automotive security solutions, primarily known for its product, the Owl Car Cam. Founded by Andrew Hodge and Nathan Ackerman in December 2016 and based in Palo Alto, California, Owl Cameras develops LTE-based security cameras designed to provide comprehensive video recording for vehicles, whether they are in motion or parked. The Owl Car Cam continuously monitors the surroundings of the vehicle, offering features such as live streaming, instant notifications of security events, and access to recorded footage of incidents like crashes or break-ins. This solution aims to enhance the safety and security of car owners by ensuring constant connectivity and real-time information about their vehicles.

PullRequest

Seed Round in 2017
PullRequest, Inc. is a company that specializes in online code reviewing services, founded in May 2017 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. The company offers a code review platform that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance code quality by identifying security threats, preventing crashes, and resolving performance issues before deployment. PullRequest connects development teams with a network of code review experts, facilitating faster code delivery while maintaining high standards of quality. By streamlining the code review process, PullRequest aims to reduce the overall development lifecycle costs for businesses.

Haast

Haast is an artificialk intelligence SAAS company that offers marketing compliance automation services.
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