Draper Associates

Draper Associates, L.P. is a venture capital firm based in San Mateo, California, founded in 1985. The firm specializes in seed-stage and early-stage investments across a diverse range of sectors, including consumer technology, financial technology, healthcare, manufacturing, education, and logistics. Draper Associates focuses on supporting companies that are poised to disrupt markets and drive significant industry transformation. The firm seeks to collaborate with innovative teams to foster growth and facilitate access to subsequent rounds of funding. With a commitment to encouraging entrepreneurial success, Draper Associates aims to help build platforms that contribute to job creation and wealth generation in the United States and beyond.

Tim Draper

Founder & Managing Partner

Megan Kurohara

Investor Relations and Marketing Professional

Andrew Tang

Partner

323 past transactions

Funderbeam

Venture Round in 2023
Funderbeam is an innovative platform that facilitates investing and trading in equity stakes of private companies, primarily targeting early-stage investments. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, with an additional office in London, Funderbeam operates as the world's first primary and secondary marketplace for early-stage investments, utilizing blockchain technology for security. The platform enables founders to raise funds while providing liquidity opportunities for early-stage equity investors. In addition to its main operations, Funderbeam also has a subsidiary based in Zagreb, Croatia, which focuses on equity crowdfunding, further expanding its reach to support investors and startups in South-East Europe.

Ten63 Therapeutics

Series A in 2023
Ten63 Therapeutics is a venture-backed startup developing durable therapeutics against some of the most lethal diseases. It combines low-residual, ML-based computational chemistry and mathematically guaranteed, superlinear search algorithms to find optimized drug candidates. The company's platform, COPPER, leverages its proprietary AI and state-of-the-art physical models to explore an unprecedentedly large chemical space, allowing them to discover new therapeutics to targets previously believed undruggable.

Quotabook

Series A in 2022
Quotabook is a company that specializes in equity management.

NAORIS

Venture Round in 2022
Naoris is the world’s first holistic distributed cybersecurity ecosystem, bringing a game-changing solution to address 35 years of industry miss-practice by leveraging this unrivaled and disruptive distributed consensus backed rule system. Naoris offers the next generation cybersecurity solutions for any size organisation, from startups to highly regulated industry and typically hard to defend environments, including governments, the military, and nation state based organization.​ Naoris becomes a major player in cybersecurity advancement technologies utilizing proprietary distributed cyber-intrusion detection and de-risking systems that use a combination of technologies such as distributed ledger technology (DLT), elevated network consensus combined with AI and machine learning.​

DigiBuild

Seed Round in 2022
DigiBuild is the Most Powerful Construction Software Ever Created.

Verified

Seed Round in 2022
Unum ID, Inc. offers a shared and verified identity solution that consolidates multiple verifications about a user into a single identity accessible across different companies. Their software employs cryptography to link a user’s mobile device to their online identities, enabling multi-factor authentication and enhancing security by eliminating the need for passwords. The company provides a virtual ID card, Unum ID, which displays appropriate information for various situations and is usable across all devices and environments, both online and offline. With a focus on user privacy, all personal data is stored solely on the user's mobile device, ensuring consent and security are prioritized. This innovative approach streamlines the onboarding process, allowing companies to verify users rapidly, transforming identity management into a strategic asset while reducing the risk of behavioral fraud.

Shmoody

Seed Round in 2022
Shmoody is a mobile app helping people with depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues take simple actions to feel better. Shmoody was founded in 2020 and was headquartered in Texas, USA.

Cryptio

Series A in 2022
Cryptio is a financial data analysis tool specifically designed for the cryptocurrency sector, catering to CFOs and CPAs. The software automates accounting, bookkeeping, and tax reporting for digital assets by consolidating transaction data from various wallets and exchanges. It transforms this data into formats suitable for accounting and financial analysis, simplifying compliance with regulations and audits. By integrating seamlessly with existing accounting practices and systems, Cryptio allows clients to effectively manage, report, and monitor their daily accounting transactions related to cryptocurrencies. This enables firms to focus on their core operations without the complexities of financial management associated with digital assets.

STEMuli

Seed Round in 2022
STEMuli’s suite of products put creator tools in the hands of teachers, amplifies real-time student data, and increases student engagement through our educational metaverse.

Venus Aerospace

Series A in 2022
Venus Aerospace is a start-up company pushing the boundaries of high speed transportation.

Lord of the Trees

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Lord of the Trees is a global reforestation project that uses precision drone technology to plant seeds & restore ecosystems in degraded land.

Phantom Neuro

Seed Round in 2022
Phantom Neuro creates a system that will enable lifelike control of robotic orthopedic technologies, such as prosthetic limbs and exoskeletons.

Aquarian Space

Seed Round in 2022
Aquarian Space is building the foundational infrastructure for a fully networked Solar System. This relieves a major bottleneck in lunar and deep space communications and exploration. The company aims to construct the interplanetary communications infrastructure that makes possible the next wave of human expansion throughout our solar system.

Webflow

Series C in 2022
Webflow, Inc. is a web development platform that enables users to create and manage websites without extensive coding knowledge. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a range of services including design tools, content management systems, e-commerce capabilities, and website hosting. Webflow stands out as a unique solution that allows designers and developers to visually create responsive websites that are optimized for all devices. Users can launch their sites directly into production without needing a developer, thanks to the platform’s integration of clean, semantic code generation. This comprehensive approach positions Webflow as a leading choice for professionals aiming to build dynamic and customizable online experiences.

Slingshot Aerospace

Series A in 2022
Slingshot Aerospace, Inc. is a company that develops innovative online tools and platforms aimed at providing geospatial information for the aerospace and defense sectors. Incorporated in 2016 and headquartered in El Segundo, California, with an additional office in Austin, Texas, Slingshot Aerospace offers a suite of platforms—Slingshot Earth, Slingshot Orbital, Slingshot Edge, and Slingshot Imagery—that integrate data from a variety of sources, including satellites, airplanes, drones, and ground-based sensors. This integration enables organizations in industries such as energy, military, government, and emergency management to access critical insights and analytics. By leveraging advanced technologies, including signal processing AI, the company helps clients make informed decisions based on Earth Observation data and other data sources, ultimately improving operational efficiency, reducing risks, and lowering costs.

Colossal Biosciences

Series A in 2022
Colossal is a ground-breaking bioscience and gene engineering firm that develops cutting-edge genomics technology.

Finless Foods

Series B in 2022
Finless Foods Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Emeryville, California, focused on producing sustainable seafood alternatives through cellular agriculture technologies. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in growing marine-animal cells to create seafood products, including bluefin tuna. Finless Foods aims to provide a healthier and environmentally friendly alternative to traditionally caught and farmed seafood, offering consumers a cost-effective option that does not compromise on taste or dietary preferences. The company's mission is to develop and mass manufacture innovative marine animal food products that promote sustainability and accessibility in the seafood market.

Traxyl

Seed Round in 2022
TRAXyL, Inc. specializes in the installation of optical fiber through its innovative product, FiberTRAX, which allows municipalities and internet service providers to distribute optical fiber directly on road surfaces without the need for traditional trenching. Founded in 2014 and based in Warrenton, Virginia, the company addresses the last mile connectivity challenge by providing a patented method that enhances the deployment of fiber optics. This approach not only accelerates the rollout of high-speed internet, particularly in underserved areas, but also facilitates improved connectivity for essential locations such as campuses, hospitals, and military bases, thereby contributing to efforts to close the digital divide and support the expansion of 5G networks.

SourceDay

Series C in 2022
SourceDay LLC is a software company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in providing a Software-as-a-Service solution for purchase order management. Founded in 2013, SourceDay offers a platform that centralizes and automates the management of purchase orders, facilitating real-time collaboration between procurement teams and suppliers. Its features include tools for managing purchase order exceptions, requests for quotes, accounts payable collaboration, and quality control, along with mobile access and integration capabilities with various ERP systems such as Syteline, Epicor, and NetSuite. The company's solutions are designed primarily for manufacturing and distribution companies, aiming to enhance supplier performance and streamline procurement processes while reducing associated costs.

Mat3ra.com

Seed Round in 2022
Mat3ra.com, operated by Exabyte Inc., is a web-based platform that focuses on the modeling and development of advanced materials and chemicals. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, the platform integrates high-fidelity simulations, large-scale data analytics, and machine learning to facilitate the design and discovery processes at the nanoscale. By providing a hosted environment suitable for both public and private cloud deployments, Mat3ra.com aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of materials modeling, making it a valuable resource for researchers and industry professionals in the field of materials science.

Fairmint

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Fairmint Inc. creates a cloud-based web application that facilitates funding for companies through Continuous Securities Offerings. This platform allows private companies to raise capital and transition towards public offerings by connecting them with potential investors. Founded in 2018 and initially based in Sheridan, Wyoming, Fairmint later established its headquarters in San Francisco, California.

Finmark

Seed Round in 2022
Finmark Financial Group specializes in developing financial planning and modeling software tailored for startups. Founded in 2020 and based in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company offers a platform that simplifies the management of financial metrics, enabling businesses to efficiently handle their runway, hiring, and cash flow. By transforming complex financial concepts into an easy-to-use interface, Finmark allows companies to update, inspect, and share their financial data seamlessly. The software serves a wide range of businesses, from pre-revenue to pre-IPO, helping teams align on financial goals, enhance collaboration, and optimize resources.

Viewabo

Seed Round in 2022
Bulavard, Inc.

LawTrades

Series A in 2022
Lawtrades, Inc. offers an online service that allows legal work to be done via text messages. The company is based in New York, New York.

Morpher

Series A in 2022
Morpher Labs GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Vienna, Austria, operates a trading platform on the Ethereum blockchain aimed at revolutionizing trading and investing. The platform allows users to trade a variety of assets, including stocks, commodities, and currencies, through Virtual Futures with zero fees and infinite liquidity. Users stake the native token, MPH, on the price movements of various markets, while the protocol acts as the counterparty, adjusting the supply of MPH in response to price changes. By eliminating intermediaries such as banks and brokers, Morpher enables 24/7 trading with features like short selling and leverage. Additionally, the platform has the capability to create new markets for diverse assets, enhancing accessibility and democratizing trading globally.

TNL Media Group

Venture Round in 2021
TNL Media Group is a New Generation media group that gathers news, review, technology, life, sports, and comprehensive views at the same time. TNL Media provides a platform for readers with independent thinking ability and eagerly looking forward to fresh and diverse perspectives, cross-domain, national issues, and culturally diverse perspectives.

Alef Aeronautics

Seed Round in 2021
Armada operates in a stealth mode

Carverr, Inc.

Series A in 2021
Carverr, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2018. The company specializes in developing technology to enhance product authenticity and safety through innovative solutions. Its flagship offering, ABIOGEN, utilizes programmable molecules that can be integrated into various forms, such as liquids and solids, to authenticate organic and non-organic food ingredients, agrochemicals, and consumer goods. Additionally, Carverr provides CERBERUS, a solution that transforms labels into authentication tools designed to combat counterfeiting and safeguard product quality and brand identity. The CERBERUS labels incorporate multiple security layers that can be verified by various stakeholders, ensuring the authenticity of the product. Through its advancements, Carverr aims to improve supply chain integrity and support sustainable practices within the agricultural and food sectors.

Crowdcube

Venture Round in 2021
Crowdcube Limited operates an equity crowdfunding platform designed for startups and growing businesses seeking to raise finance. Founded in 2009 and based in Exeter, United Kingdom, with an additional office in London, Crowdcube allows entrepreneurs to secure funding from a diverse network that includes friends, family, customers, and broader audiences. The platform enables individuals to invest in small companies in exchange for equity or an annual return, democratizing access to investment opportunities that were traditionally available only to corporate investors. Since pioneering equity crowdfunding in 2011, Crowdcube has facilitated over £300 million in investments from more than 390,000 investors, with a significant portion directed toward successful fundraising campaigns for notable businesses, including Monzo and River Cottage.

qikfox

Seed Round in 2021
600+ Billion US Dollars is lost to Cybercrimes Annually. Almost all Cybercrimes start with the fraudsters preying on innocent Internet users by engaging them via Internet Browsers, Business Emails or Telephone. qikfox offers Real-Time protection from Online Scams by identifying cybercriminal's digital footprints and warning you from falling prey to these criminals.

Bitwage

Venture Round in 2021
Bitwage, Inc. provides an online solution that provides wages and freelance payments solutions. The company’s platform allows employers, employees, or contractors to send/receive payments by leveraging Bitcoin and the Blockchain. It offers individual and employer payroll solutions to integrate individuals with payroll provider; and accept from employers the U.S. dollars or Bitcoins and pay the employee or contractor in BTC. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in San Francisco, California.

LeadIQ

Series B in 2021
LeadIQ, Inc. develops an innovative sales prospecting automation platform designed to enhance lead management and improve sales productivity. The company's key products include Prospector, which allows users to search for prospects on LinkedIn and other websites while saving them directly into their CRM tools, and Scout, which retrieves contact information from company websites. Additionally, LeadIQ offers personal intelligence APIs that provide comprehensive profiles, including email, phone numbers, and job details for potential leads. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, LeadIQ also maintains offices in Singapore and New Hampshire. The platform aims to streamline the sales process by enabling sales teams to capture leads efficiently, enrich data with relevant information, and focus on high-quality leads, ultimately facilitating increased deal closures and revenue growth.

LeadIQ

Series B in 2021
LeadIQ, Inc. develops an innovative sales prospecting automation platform designed to enhance lead management and improve sales productivity. The company's key products include Prospector, which allows users to search for prospects on LinkedIn and other websites while saving them directly into their CRM tools, and Scout, which retrieves contact information from company websites. Additionally, LeadIQ offers personal intelligence APIs that provide comprehensive profiles, including email, phone numbers, and job details for potential leads. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in South San Francisco, California, LeadIQ also maintains offices in Singapore and New Hampshire. The platform aims to streamline the sales process by enabling sales teams to capture leads efficiently, enrich data with relevant information, and focus on high-quality leads, ultimately facilitating increased deal closures and revenue growth.

PalletPal

Pre Seed Round in 2021
PalletPal is an aggregated supply chain management tool built on an old age cliche; by the shippers, for the shippers. We provide a portfolio of logistics and value add services that revolve around freight shipping. For the first time in the region, PalletPal provides customers with an intuitive, user-friendly, and independent platform that enables easy and efficient shipment management. Why send 20+ emails when you can receive and lock-in a quote within a few clicks? We handle everything from one door to another enabling direct communication, near-instant quotes, document sharing, insurance coverage (InsuraPal), track-and-trace, trade financing solutions (FinancePal), analytics, access to partners, and more all on one integrated platform. Here at PalletPal, we combine a simple set of design principles with our customer-driven product development approach to build tailored solutions for the region’s shippers - particularly those neglected by the establishment (i.e. SMEs). Our mission is to make cargo shipping as quick & easy as booking a flight.

Vivoo

Venture Round in 2021
Vivoo is a wellness assistant that provides custom nutrition advice to the users based on their urine sample analysis. Vivoo translates the user's urine information into personalized nutrition and lifestyle advice that can easily fit in daily life. All of the Vivoo advice has been prepared by registered dieticians, nutritionists, and doctors. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Palo Alto, California.

MiResource

Seed Round in 2021
MiResource is working to make the world a mentally healthier place by connecting people with mental healthcare. We envision a world where every young person can access effective mental healthcare.

Blowhorn

Venture Round in 2021
Blowhorn is India's leading intracity logistics provider. We operate in multiple cities and offer forward, reverse logistics for first, middle and last mile within cities

Alef Aeronautics

Seed Round in 2021
Armada operates in a stealth mode

Quotabook

Venture Round in 2021
Quotabook is a company that specializes in equity management.

Lemon Cash

Series A in 2021
Lemon Cash is digital wallet with FIAT and crypto capabilities. End to end digital ecosystem for Latin America.

Arrow Labs

Series A in 2021
Arrow Labs is a mobility software manufacturer specializing in niche applications and mobility solutions. Arrow Labs MIMS is a state of the art mobility platform designed for todays modern workforce. Based in Dubai, they provide their products & services to various size clients across their operational area. Their experience in designing and architecting critical medium and large scale solutions is paramount. Their obective is to provide advanced innovative mobility solutions that address specific niche requirements in today's demanding environment.

Neurala

Venture Round in 2021
Neurala is the company behind The Neurala Brain—deep learning neural network software that makes smart products like cameras, robots, drones, toys and self-driving cars more autonomous and useful. Unlike traditional AI companies, which designed for super computers connected to the Internet, our first project was for NASA to be used for autonomous planetary exploration. Super computers were not available. Battery life was limited. Fast internet access was impossible. Our deep learning neural networks had to be lightweight and perform in real-time without ground intervention. With our constraints, we modeled the Neurala Brain on animal brains because animal brains are highly efficient “computers” that do more in less space and with less power consumption than the computers we use today. The brain also knows how to use eyes (cameras) and ears (microphones). This approach worked and we are now bringing The Neurala Brain to market. Our smart, fast, anywhere brain works on systems from single board computers to large servers.

Authenteq

Funding Round in 2021
Authenteq Ltd. is an online identity verification and privacy platform that enables users to verify their identities and create their own sovereign digital IDs, which are securely stored using blockchain technology. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland, the company has additional offices in Berlin, London, and Palo Alto. Authenteq's services are delivered through a mobile application, facilitating real-time identity verification for organizations. The platform utilizes AI to authenticate over 5,000 government-issued photo IDs from 193 countries in under 45 seconds. Authenteq has gained recognition and support from notable investors and has received various awards for its innovative approach to identity verification.

Ledger Enterprise

Series C in 2021
Ledger Enterprise Platform As A Service delivers treasury management, DeFi, NFT and Token creation capabilities with secure governance. Ledger is the global leader in crypto-asset security, helping millions of users own and protect their digital assets. Ledger Enterprise is Ledger security scaled for your organization. Ledger Enterprise is a global technology provider, empowering organizations to participate in the digital asset ecosystem securely and at scale.

The Mentor Method

Seed Round in 2021
The Mentor Method is a social enterprise that provides curated mentor matches, connecting the next generation of tech leaders with change-making mentors at the top of their game. ​ Their process focuses on people and value-fit first, to foster authentic, lasting connections. The result is stronger teams and inclusive workplace cultures. ​ They started The Mentor Method because they wanted to create a world where minorities and women in tech are viewed as assets, not a way to check a box.

Colossal Biosciences

Seed Round in 2021
Colossal is a ground-breaking bioscience and gene engineering firm that develops cutting-edge genomics technology.

Kickfurther

Seed Round in 2021
Kickfurther Inc. develops a community marketplace that provides crowdfunding working capital for various businesses. The company provides a platform for businesses to connect with their customers and raise capital. It enables businesses to create and post offers based on their inventory needs; supporters browse offers and pledge to the offer of their choice; and businesses sell the products and supporters receive a portion of the revenue. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Watchung, New Jersey.

Jur

Seed Round in 2021
Jur is an open justice platform that simplifies, optimizes, and automates legal disputes and business transactions on the internet. It serves as a decentralized third party to arbitrate disputes in every kind of contract, from very simple to highly complex ones, enabling clients to feel secure while conducting transactions online. Alessandro Palombo and Giotto De Filippi formed the company in Zug, Zug, Switzerland in 2018.

EthSign

Seed Round in 2021
EthSign is an e-signing platform that utilizes blockchain technology to offer a decentralized, customizable and transparent version of traditional signature service. EthSign aims to tackle data security issues caused by an over-reliance on centralized providers and build back trust in electronic signature services. With its Web3 technology (decentralized Identity, smart contract platforms and decentralized storage networks), the platform enables users to comment on, edit and access each version of an electronic agreement seamlessly and securely.

ImpriMed

Series A in 2021
ImpriMed, Inc. provides drug testing services. It looks into drug responses of patient’s live cancer cells before treatment. The company collects gene and cell information from pets’ cancer cells, and translates into human oncology, and provides research insights into fighting human cancer. Its services allow veterinary oncologists to decide a final treatment regimen. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Palo Alto, California with a branch office in Seoul, South Korea.

Bitrefill

Funding Round in 2021
Bitrefill is a crypto-only company that offers Gift Cards, prepaid mobile Refills, and Lightning Network Services on a global scale, to final customers and businesses. Its API allows access to more than 1600 products in 170 countries. Bitrefill allows for a fraud-proof way of living on crypto, with no need for any registration/login. The company’s long term vision is to provide the tools needed to use bitcoin as money, every day. It was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.

Cryptio

Seed Round in 2021
Cryptio is a financial data analysis tool specifically designed for the cryptocurrency sector, catering to CFOs and CPAs. The software automates accounting, bookkeeping, and tax reporting for digital assets by consolidating transaction data from various wallets and exchanges. It transforms this data into formats suitable for accounting and financial analysis, simplifying compliance with regulations and audits. By integrating seamlessly with existing accounting practices and systems, Cryptio allows clients to effectively manage, report, and monitor their daily accounting transactions related to cryptocurrencies. This enables firms to focus on their core operations without the complexities of financial management associated with digital assets.

SteadyMD

Series B in 2021
SteadyMD, Inc. is a telehealth company based in St. Louis, Missouri, providing online primary care services across the United States. Founded in 2016, the company connects patients with doctors through its platform, allowing for telehealth consultations focused on various medical conditions, dietary preferences, and lifestyle choices. Utilizing a proprietary Matching Engine, SteadyMD pairs members with doctors based on hundreds of attributes to foster long-term relationships. The platform offers services in primary care, functional medicine, pediatric care, and employer health solutions, and is licensed to operate in all 50 states. Patients can conveniently communicate with their doctors via text, phone, or video chat, while the medical team manages health records, referrals to specialists, and coordination of tests and procedures, ensuring comprehensive and personalized care.

Remotebase

Seed Round in 2021
Remotebase hires, trains, and places local software engineers.

Cipher Skin

Series A in 2021
Cipher Skin is a patented form of biometric sensors that measure 3-dimensional movement while integrating numerous high-quality metrics like heart rate, respiratory rate, and quality and autonomic tone. These simultaneous set of metrics creates a 3D picture of how the body is moving, called the Digital Mirror.

Sunroom Rentals

Series A in 2021
Sunroom Rentals Texas, LLC is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2018. The company offers an online application designed to simplify the process of finding and leasing rental properties, including condos, apartments, and houses. Users can easily locate available rentals, book tours, and submit applications directly through the platform. The service connects users with licensed agents and tour guides who facilitate property viewings during selected time slots. Additionally, the platform employs a backend dispatching application to notify agents when a tour is scheduled, enhancing the efficiency of the rental process.

SolidBlock Ltd

Pre Seed Round in 2021
SolidBlock Ltd is a company that offers a comprehensive platform designed for real estate developers and fund managers to facilitate fundraising through digital securities. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Jerusalem, Israel, SolidBlock focuses on the intersection of finance and real estate, providing innovative solutions in tokenization and fintech. The platform enables users to efficiently connect with investors, streamlining the process of raising capital for various real estate projects.

Wyre

Venture Round in 2021
Wyre is a developer of a blockchain-based payment platform designed to change the future of how international payments are done. The company's platform provides real-time payouts, same-day transfers, and direct-to-bank transfers, enabling businesses to move money across borders from country-to-country at a competitive foreign exchange rate. Wyre's business owners can easily create an account and send money to any person or business without worrying about high foreign exchange rates, hidden fees, complicated payout timing, and high payment fees. It also provides onramps and off-ramps, foreign exchange, and crypto liquidity to users of various crypto projects including decentralized exchanges. Wyre was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA.

Preemadonna

Seed Round in 2021
Preemadonna is the maker of Nailbot, a patented nail robot and intelligent manicure product line disrupting the $15B nail care industry. Our first Nailbot prints art and photos directly on fingernails in 5 seconds. Future Nailbots print full polish. Nailbot is powered by our art marketplace and community of makers who crave instant self expression, design digital art and love printing on the go with Nailbot. We will build other creative expression on demand printing and robotics products for our Preemadonna customer throughout her/his lifespan.

Venus Aerospace

Seed Round in 2021
Venus Aerospace is a start-up company pushing the boundaries of high speed transportation.

Webflow

Series B in 2021
Webflow, Inc. is a web development platform that enables users to create and manage websites without extensive coding knowledge. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a range of services including design tools, content management systems, e-commerce capabilities, and website hosting. Webflow stands out as a unique solution that allows designers and developers to visually create responsive websites that are optimized for all devices. Users can launch their sites directly into production without needing a developer, thanks to the platform’s integration of clean, semantic code generation. This comprehensive approach positions Webflow as a leading choice for professionals aiming to build dynamic and customizable online experiences.

Lantern

Seed Round in 2020
Lantern is a public benefit corporation that provides a single source of guidance for navigating life before and after a death. It offers free, custom roadmaps to make sure you or a loved one have everything in order. Whether you're pre-planning or have recently lost someone, Lantern has all of the tools, resources, and services you need to confidently manage the process while coping with the loss of a loved one.

Arthur Technologies

Seed Round in 2020
Arthur Technologies specializes in augmented and virtual reality solutions for enterprises with a focus on dynamic collaboration.

Kenota Health

Series A in 2020
Kenota Health develops next-generation rapid point-of-care system intended to be used for allergy testing in humans. Kenota's diagnostic tools are safe, simple, and offer a cheaper alternative to allergy testing using a thorough non-invasive technology, enabling physicians to improve patient outcomes.

Forte

Seed Round in 2020
Forte, founded in 2018 and based in New York, offers innovative vocational training services that allow individuals to access education and healthcare at little to no cost. The company's unique model, developed by Dr. Nat Ware, involves financing these services through investors who cover the expenses upfront. Individuals benefit by receiving training or healthcare services without any immediate financial burden; instead, they repay the costs indirectly through a portion of their future tax contributions. This structure enables governments to enhance their workforce and address skill gaps without upfront costs, as they only share future tax revenue that results from the increased employment and income of trained individuals. By aligning the interests of individuals, investors, and governments, Forte creates a mutually beneficial system that fosters social impact alongside financial returns.

Predictiv

Convertible Note in 2020
Predictiv provides a personal genomics solution for predictive medicine. The company aims to prevent or decrease the impact of disease upon the patient. By predicting the probability of disease, preventive measures can be instituted.

Finmark

Seed Round in 2020
Finmark Financial Group specializes in developing financial planning and modeling software tailored for startups. Founded in 2020 and based in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company offers a platform that simplifies the management of financial metrics, enabling businesses to efficiently handle their runway, hiring, and cash flow. By transforming complex financial concepts into an easy-to-use interface, Finmark allows companies to update, inspect, and share their financial data seamlessly. The software serves a wide range of businesses, from pre-revenue to pre-IPO, helping teams align on financial goals, enhance collaboration, and optimize resources.

Unocoin

Series A in 2020
Unocoin Technologies Private Limited is a Bitcoin trading and transacting platform based in India. Founded in 2013, it enables users to buy, sell, store, and utilize bitcoin through its mobile wallet, which is accessible on both iOS and Android devices. The platform allows users to deposit and receive bitcoin, send and withdraw funds, and print paper wallets for secure storage. Additionally, Unocoin provides a merchant gateway that facilitates businesses, e-commerce shops, NGOs, and freelancers to accept bitcoin as a payment method for their products and services. The company also emphasizes security through features such as two-factor authentication and notification services, making it a comprehensive solution for both individual users and businesses looking to engage with cryptocurrency.

StayQrious

Seed Round in 2020
StayQrious India Private Limited is an ed-tech startup based in Bengaluru, India, that specializes in live online coding classes for students. Founded in 2020, the company aims to enhance students' skills in computer applications, including coding, mobile app development, artificial intelligence, web development, and programming. StayQrious emphasizes collaborative learning, critical thinking, and creativity within its virtual classrooms, providing a platform that combines discussions, group activities, and instructional videos. Through its innovative approach, StayQrious seeks to equip students with essential coding knowledge and skills necessary for the digital age.

Morpher

Seed Round in 2020
Morpher Labs GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Vienna, Austria, operates a trading platform on the Ethereum blockchain aimed at revolutionizing trading and investing. The platform allows users to trade a variety of assets, including stocks, commodities, and currencies, through Virtual Futures with zero fees and infinite liquidity. Users stake the native token, MPH, on the price movements of various markets, while the protocol acts as the counterparty, adjusting the supply of MPH in response to price changes. By eliminating intermediaries such as banks and brokers, Morpher enables 24/7 trading with features like short selling and leverage. Additionally, the platform has the capability to create new markets for diverse assets, enhancing accessibility and democratizing trading globally.

Noteworth

Seed Round in 2020
Noteworth operates a patient data capture and delivery platform designed to enhance healthcare delivery by integrating patient-generated health data with existing electronic medical records. Founded in 2015 and based in Hoboken, New Jersey, the company offers a HIPAA-compliant solution that connects healthcare organizations with data collected from over 400 FDA-approved clinical devices. This platform allows clinicians to access actionable insights through Noteworth Reports, which facilitate improved patient engagement and communication, including telemedicine and chat options. By partnering with primary care doctors, pediatricians, and specialists, Noteworth aims to reduce costly hospital readmissions, enhance patient satisfaction, and ultimately improve the quality of care provided.

Precious Payload

Seed Round in 2020
Marketplace for space launches, insurance and integration services

Verified

Seed Round in 2020
Unum ID, Inc. offers a shared and verified identity solution that consolidates multiple verifications about a user into a single identity accessible across different companies. Their software employs cryptography to link a user’s mobile device to their online identities, enabling multi-factor authentication and enhancing security by eliminating the need for passwords. The company provides a virtual ID card, Unum ID, which displays appropriate information for various situations and is usable across all devices and environments, both online and offline. With a focus on user privacy, all personal data is stored solely on the user's mobile device, ensuring consent and security are prioritized. This innovative approach streamlines the onboarding process, allowing companies to verify users rapidly, transforming identity management into a strategic asset while reducing the risk of behavioral fraud.

SourceDay

Series B in 2020
SourceDay LLC is a software company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in providing a Software-as-a-Service solution for purchase order management. Founded in 2013, SourceDay offers a platform that centralizes and automates the management of purchase orders, facilitating real-time collaboration between procurement teams and suppliers. Its features include tools for managing purchase order exceptions, requests for quotes, accounts payable collaboration, and quality control, along with mobile access and integration capabilities with various ERP systems such as Syteline, Epicor, and NetSuite. The company's solutions are designed primarily for manufacturing and distribution companies, aiming to enhance supplier performance and streamline procurement processes while reducing associated costs.

Alef Aeronautics

Seed Round in 2020
Armada operates in a stealth mode

Vivoo

Seed Round in 2020
Vivoo is a wellness assistant that provides custom nutrition advice to the users based on their urine sample analysis. Vivoo translates the user's urine information into personalized nutrition and lifestyle advice that can easily fit in daily life. All of the Vivoo advice has been prepared by registered dieticians, nutritionists, and doctors. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Palo Alto, California.

Carverr, Inc.

Seed Round in 2019
Carverr, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2018. The company specializes in developing technology to enhance product authenticity and safety through innovative solutions. Its flagship offering, ABIOGEN, utilizes programmable molecules that can be integrated into various forms, such as liquids and solids, to authenticate organic and non-organic food ingredients, agrochemicals, and consumer goods. Additionally, Carverr provides CERBERUS, a solution that transforms labels into authentication tools designed to combat counterfeiting and safeguard product quality and brand identity. The CERBERUS labels incorporate multiple security layers that can be verified by various stakeholders, ensuring the authenticity of the product. Through its advancements, Carverr aims to improve supply chain integrity and support sustainable practices within the agricultural and food sectors.

JetPack Aviation

Seed Round in 2019
JetPack Aviation dedicated to building world's first true jetpack, that is capable of getting from SF to Mountain View in ten minutes. Its mission is to build a vehicle that that will disrupt the way people and "things" are transported.

Because Animals, Inc.

Seed Round in 2019
Because Animals, Inc. is a Philadelphia-based company that specializes in producing all-natural, organic pet food for dogs and cats. Founded in 2016, it is notable for being the only pet food company globally that is actively developing cultured meat as a sustainable protein source for pets. The company's product offerings include ingredients such as probiotics and nutritional yeast, aimed at promoting the health and well-being of pets without harming other animals or the environment. In addition to pet food, Because Animals also retails branded apparel. Its products are primarily sold through online channels.

UangTeman

Series B in 2019
UangTeman is an online lending service that provides instant short-term microcredit to Indonesian consumers. It aims to provide online financing, anywhere and anytime as an alternative to conventional lending models of banks or other finance companies. Currently, UangTeman offers unsecured loans of a maximum of 3.5 million Rupiah for a maximum of 30 days. It serves the Greater Jakarta area, Yogyakarta, Solo, Magelang, Klaten, Bandung, Surabaya, Semarang, Bali, Makassar, Palembang, Lampung, Jambi, and Balikpapan. UangTeman was founded in 2014.

Webflow

Series A in 2019
Webflow, Inc. is a web development platform that enables users to create and manage websites without extensive coding knowledge. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a range of services including design tools, content management systems, e-commerce capabilities, and website hosting. Webflow stands out as a unique solution that allows designers and developers to visually create responsive websites that are optimized for all devices. Users can launch their sites directly into production without needing a developer, thanks to the platform’s integration of clean, semantic code generation. This comprehensive approach positions Webflow as a leading choice for professionals aiming to build dynamic and customizable online experiences.

iSono Health

Seed Round in 2019
iSono Health, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in breast health monitoring through a wearable solution. Established in 2014, the company focuses on enhancing breast cancer screening by integrating automated ultrasound technology with artificial intelligence. This innovative approach allows users to scan and track changes in their breast health, compare images over time, and receive real-time feedback. Additionally, the solution facilitates the sharing of these images with radiologists, thereby promoting accessible and personalized monitoring for women and their healthcare providers.

Inventables

Series C in 2019
Inventables, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in 3D carving machines, software, and materials designed for digital fabrication. Its flagship product, the X-Carve, allows users to create intricate designs in various materials, including wood, plastic, and metal. The company also offers Carvey bits, a tabletop 3D carving software, and Easel Pro, a cloud-based design tool. In addition to machines, Inventables provides a wide range of materials such as acrylic, circuit board blanks, and machinable wax, along with essential machine components and finishing products. With a catalog of approximately 30,000 items, Inventables caters to small manufacturers and designers, facilitating the production of diverse products from jewelry to furniture. Founded in 2002, the company aims to make manufacturing accessible and efficient for its customers.

Funderbeam

Series A in 2019
Funderbeam is an innovative platform that facilitates investing and trading in equity stakes of private companies, primarily targeting early-stage investments. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, with an additional office in London, Funderbeam operates as the world's first primary and secondary marketplace for early-stage investments, utilizing blockchain technology for security. The platform enables founders to raise funds while providing liquidity opportunities for early-stage equity investors. In addition to its main operations, Funderbeam also has a subsidiary based in Zagreb, Croatia, which focuses on equity crowdfunding, further expanding its reach to support investors and startups in South-East Europe.

Wescover

Seed Round in 2019
Wescover, Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates the exploration of art and design within unique physical spaces while highlighting their creators. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, the platform features a catalog that maps various objects, showcasing images of original art and design in specific locations. Wescover aims to connect users with the stories, people, and places behind these creative works, promoting meaningful home decor that resonates with current trends and community values. By enabling users to discover and credit the designers and locations of unique items, Wescover enhances the appreciation of original art and design in everyday environments.

Unstoppable Domains

Series A in 2019
Unstoppable Domains Inc. specializes in providing blockchain-based domain names that facilitate secure online presence and cryptocurrency transactions. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, the company allows users to register .zil domain extensions, which enable the creation of websites that utilize the decentralized InterPlanetary File System for data storage. This innovation not only supports the development of uncensorable websites but also simplifies the process of receiving cryptocurrency payments by allowing users to use their .zil domain name in place of traditional crypto addresses.

Proximie

Series A in 2019
Proximie Inc., based in Bedford, Massachusetts, offers a secure software platform that facilitates virtual surgical collaboration among surgeons. By leveraging advanced telecommunication, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and machine learning technologies, Proximie's platform enables real-time, peer-to-peer assistance during surgeries, regardless of location. This innovative approach allows surgeons to share expertise before, during, and after procedures, effectively overcoming the barriers of time and distance. Furthermore, the platform is compatible with various devices and software used in operating rooms, allowing for seamless integration and interaction. Proximie's mission is to enhance surgical knowledge and skills, enabling surgeons to refine their techniques in diverse settings, even with limited bandwidth.

Authenteq

Series A in 2019
Authenteq Ltd. is an online identity verification and privacy platform that enables users to verify their identities and create their own sovereign digital IDs, which are securely stored using blockchain technology. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland, the company has additional offices in Berlin, London, and Palo Alto. Authenteq's services are delivered through a mobile application, facilitating real-time identity verification for organizations. The platform utilizes AI to authenticate over 5,000 government-issued photo IDs from 193 countries in under 45 seconds. Authenteq has gained recognition and support from notable investors and has received various awards for its innovative approach to identity verification.

Morpher

Seed Round in 2019
Morpher Labs GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Vienna, Austria, operates a trading platform on the Ethereum blockchain aimed at revolutionizing trading and investing. The platform allows users to trade a variety of assets, including stocks, commodities, and currencies, through Virtual Futures with zero fees and infinite liquidity. Users stake the native token, MPH, on the price movements of various markets, while the protocol acts as the counterparty, adjusting the supply of MPH in response to price changes. By eliminating intermediaries such as banks and brokers, Morpher enables 24/7 trading with features like short selling and leverage. Additionally, the platform has the capability to create new markets for diverse assets, enhancing accessibility and democratizing trading globally.

Because Animals, Inc.

Seed Round in 2018
Because Animals, Inc. is a Philadelphia-based company that specializes in producing all-natural, organic pet food for dogs and cats. Founded in 2016, it is notable for being the only pet food company globally that is actively developing cultured meat as a sustainable protein source for pets. The company's product offerings include ingredients such as probiotics and nutritional yeast, aimed at promoting the health and well-being of pets without harming other animals or the environment. In addition to pet food, Because Animals also retails branded apparel. Its products are primarily sold through online channels.

ImpriMed

Seed Round in 2018
ImpriMed, Inc. provides drug testing services. It looks into drug responses of patient’s live cancer cells before treatment. The company collects gene and cell information from pets’ cancer cells, and translates into human oncology, and provides research insights into fighting human cancer. Its services allow veterinary oncologists to decide a final treatment regimen. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Palo Alto, California with a branch office in Seoul, South Korea.

Primitive

Seed Round in 2018
Primitive is a technology company that specializes in virtual reality solutions designed to enhance software development. Founded in 2015 and based in the United States, the company focuses on transforming the output of software analyses into interactive three-dimensional structures that can be visualized in immersive virtual reality. Primitive's platform facilitates collaboration among software development teams by providing advanced visualization tools that help developers quickly comprehend and integrate complex code. Through its innovative programming interface, the company allows users to view architectural overviews, 3D call graphs, and multi-thread runtime animations, which are essential for debugging and performance evaluation. By leveraging the capabilities of virtual reality, Primitive aims to redefine collaboration and visualization in the software development process.

OpenNode

Seed Round in 2018
OpenNode Inc. operates a bitcoin payment processing platform designed to facilitate seamless transactions for various industries, including retail, e-commerce, and gaming. Founded in 2018 and based in the United States, OpenNode provides an easy-to-use solution that allows businesses to process bitcoin payments efficiently. Its platform supports instant settlements, currency exchanges, microtransactions, and quick invoicing, while also offering shopping cart plugins and direct bank deposits. By integrating payment infrastructure APIs, OpenNode enables developers to create innovative payment models, making it accessible for businesses and consumers to transact in both bitcoin and fiat currencies. This approach aims to foster a borderless future in which everyday transactions can be conducted easily and efficiently.

SourceDay

Series A in 2018
SourceDay LLC is a software company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in providing a Software-as-a-Service solution for purchase order management. Founded in 2013, SourceDay offers a platform that centralizes and automates the management of purchase orders, facilitating real-time collaboration between procurement teams and suppliers. Its features include tools for managing purchase order exceptions, requests for quotes, accounts payable collaboration, and quality control, along with mobile access and integration capabilities with various ERP systems such as Syteline, Epicor, and NetSuite. The company's solutions are designed primarily for manufacturing and distribution companies, aiming to enhance supplier performance and streamline procurement processes while reducing associated costs.

Standard Cognition

Series A in 2018
Standard Cognition is an artificial intelligence platform that allows buyers to grab what they want without having to go to a cashier. It empowers consumers to shop and pay without waiting in line, scanning or stopping to check out. Available to any retailer, the solution helps reduce labor costs, improve the customer experience, and improve profit margins. It also helps small-size retailers to compete with larger chains and online offerings. Standard Cognition was founded in 2017 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Alviere

Series A in 2018
Developer of an embedded finance platform designed to empower brands to offer financial services to their customers. The company's software and services give businesses a flexible framework to launch new financial service lines of business aimed at increasing profits, enabling customer relationships and insights, and increasing customer satisfaction and retention.

Near Space Labs

Seed Round in 2018
Near Space Labs is an aerial imagery and earth observation company, Near Space Labs' imagery makes it easy to monitor assets and gain remote access over broad or specific areas. Near Space Labs offers cloud-based delivery of fully processed images through its API. The company provides frictionless, affordable imaging for insurance, utilities, infrastructure, conservation, smart cities, retail, energy, government, and disaster response.

Finless Foods

Seed Round in 2018
Finless Foods Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Emeryville, California, focused on producing sustainable seafood alternatives through cellular agriculture technologies. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in growing marine-animal cells to create seafood products, including bluefin tuna. Finless Foods aims to provide a healthier and environmentally friendly alternative to traditionally caught and farmed seafood, offering consumers a cost-effective option that does not compromise on taste or dietary preferences. The company's mission is to develop and mass manufacture innovative marine animal food products that promote sustainability and accessibility in the seafood market.

Mezu

Venture Round in 2018
Mezu is a mobile payment app that gives you a private and secure way to give and get money without sharing your personal information. Just like cash, with Mezu, you can conveniently pay, tip, earn and donate safely and for free. Because Mezu believes that what you do with your money is your business. Mezu is now available on iOS and Android in the United States. Sign up and learn more: https://www.mezu.com.