UP2398

UP2398 is a venture capital firm established in 2015 and located in Redwood City, California. The firm specializes in investing in pre-Series A technology companies, providing both capital and support to help these early-stage businesses grow. Founded by Pierre Omidyar, Alex Poon, and Randy Ching, UP2398 focuses on fostering innovation within the technology sector through strategic investments.

Randy Ching

Co-Founder

Alexander Poon Ph.D

Co-Founder and General Partner

29 past transactions

Slapdash

Seed Round in 2021
Slapdash is a re-imagining of how we work with cloud applications with a focus on speed. Use the Slapdash Command Bar (kind of like Spotlight) to achieve day-to-day work tasks (find a document, join a meeting, create a lead, find out who's who) order of magnitudes faster.

Rad AI

Seed Round in 2019
Rad AI empowers radiologists for the future.

INDUS.AI

Series A in 2019
indus.ai, Inc., a technology company, provides a construction Intelligence-as-a-Service software to organize chaos involving people, equipment, and materials in construction sites. It offers Indus.ai, an AI-enabled computer vision software platform that allows users to gain insights about their job sites; install cameras to provide images/videos from their site and the platform turns those into analytics and insights. The company’s solutions are used for developers, general contractors, owners, safety and compliance, and construction intelligence. indus.ai, Inc. was founded in 2017 and is based in San Francisco, California with an additional office in Thornhill, Canada.

FaceRig

Venture Round in 2019
FaceRig is an upcoming program enabling anyone with a webcam to digitally embody any character they want. For now we're focusing on just the portrait, but we aim to do more in the future. Take a look and leave us a message.

Currant

Seed Round in 2018
Currant, Inc. is a company that specializes in smart home products, particularly a smart outlet that allows users to monitor and manage their energy consumption. By providing tools for viewing and analyzing electricity usage, Currant empowers consumers to optimize their energy habits without compromising on comfort and convenience. Founded in 2015, the company is based in Palo Alto, California, and sells its products online.

INDUS.AI

Seed Round in 2018
indus.ai, Inc., a technology company, provides a construction Intelligence-as-a-Service software to organize chaos involving people, equipment, and materials in construction sites. It offers Indus.ai, an AI-enabled computer vision software platform that allows users to gain insights about their job sites; install cameras to provide images/videos from their site and the platform turns those into analytics and insights. The company’s solutions are used for developers, general contractors, owners, safety and compliance, and construction intelligence. indus.ai, Inc. was founded in 2017 and is based in San Francisco, California with an additional office in Thornhill, Canada.

Threadloom

Series A in 2018
Threadloom, Inc. is an internet company based in Palo Alto, California, that develops an online search platform specifically designed for community forums. Founded in 2015, Threadloom's platform allows users to easily connect and find relevant content within forums. The company focuses on enhancing user experience by automatically curating forum content, making it more accessible and engaging for users. In addition to its core search capabilities, Threadloom also specializes in community-building and email marketing.

Hub

Venture Round in 2018
Hub is a developer of a digital identity platform that aims to facilitate trustworthy interactions and transactions among users. By leveraging blockchain technology, Hub decentralizes reputation data, securing trust in online environments where people often engage with strangers. The platform incorporates a token system that allows users to vouch for one another's trustworthiness, thereby giving individuals a vested interest in the success of their interactions. This mechanism not only enhances user confidence but also maintains a comprehensive history of interactions on each user's reputation profile. As a result, Hub enables users to unlock greater economic opportunities, command higher premiums for their products and services, and foster cooperative relationships in various online communities and marketplaces.

Rad AI

Seed Round in 2018
Rad AI empowers radiologists for the future.

Fleet

Series A in 2018
Fleet Logistics, Inc. is an online marketplace that connects shippers with freight forwarding companies and logistics service providers, facilitating international trade. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, Fleet offers a cloud-based platform that streamlines the commercial shipping process. This platform is designed to meet the needs of businesses moving freight overseas by providing instant quotes, detailed information on provider lead times, and access to service provider ratings and reliability. Additionally, Fleet enhances communication through a team room feature that allows users to interact directly with service providers regarding shipping status and documentation. As a subsidiary of Expeditors International of Washington, Fleet aims to simplify global trade for its users by offering comprehensive freight management services.

Grips Intelligence

Seed Round in 2018
Peekd mission is to help clients excel by providing perfect market insights.

PandaTree

Seed Round in 2017
PandaTree, Inc. is a company that specializes in foreign language learning for children and educators. Founded in 2014 and located in Palo Alto, California, it provides a platform that features live conversation practice through one-on-one video sessions with carefully selected, native-speaking tutors. The service includes Mandarin and Spanish language videos, standards-based content, and interactive word games accessible on both desktop and mobile devices. PandaTree aims to create a fun and engaging learning environment, establishing itself as a trusted source for online language education for kids globally.

Presdo

Venture Round in 2017
Presdo, Inc. specializes in mobile event applications that enhance networking and engagement among event participants. Founded in 2009 and based in Mountain View, California, the company offers Presdo Match, a platform designed to facilitate connections at conferences and trade shows. Its applications allow users to manage event agendas, access a social directory featuring LinkedIn profiles, and schedule one-on-one meetings. Additionally, the platform includes features like interactive maps, activity planners, real-time analytics, and marketing tools to support event sponsors and exhibitors. By providing these functionalities, Presdo aims to simplify the networking experience and foster meaningful interactions among attendees.

Maxterial

Seed Round in 2017
Maxterial, Inc. is a company based in Richmond, California, founded in 2015, that specializes in the development of superhydrophobic materials to address issues such as corrosion, biofouling, and ice formation. By modifying the surface shape or texture of materials, Maxterial employs an advanced coating technology that mimics natural strategies, like the self-cleaning properties of the lotus leaf. This innovative approach significantly reduces the contact area of objects and droplets with the material's surface, enhancing its resistance to environmental effects. The company's method is affordable and easily integrated into existing manufacturing processes, offering safer and more environmentally friendly solutions for industries seeking effective corrosion prevention and wear resistance without the use of hazardous chemicals.

Super Heroic

Seed Round in 2017
Super Heroic, Inc. specializes in manufacturing technology-enabled footwear and apparel for children. Founded in 2016 and based in Oakland, California, the company aims to empower children through play. Its flagship product, the TMBLR v1 shoe, is designed without laces or a sock liner, featuring a dual-density sole for comfort and flexibility. Super Heroic also offers a mobile application that helps families find activities, discover and rate playgrounds, participate in healthy challenges, and accurately measure children's feet for proper shoe sizing. The company's focus on innovative design and functionality promotes active play, encouraging children to explore their surroundings with confidence.

Knit Health

Seed Round in 2017
Knit Health, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in sleep monitoring technology for children. Founded in 2015 by three parents with expertise in design and technology, the company has developed a device called Knit, which utilizes advanced computer vision and machine learning to track and analyze a child's sleep patterns. The camera can detect the child's position, breathing, and movements during the night, generating insights that help parents understand and improve their child's sleep quality. By integrating decades of scientific sleep research, Knit provides personalized feedback and actionable recommendations through a user-friendly application, enabling families to enhance their overall sleep health. The company's mission centers on promoting better sleep for families, ultimately contributing to their happiness and well-being.

Deep Sentinel

Series A in 2017
Deep Sentinel Corp. is a home security company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven protection systems. Founded in 2016 by David Selinger and based in Pleasanton, California, with a research and development office in Taiwan, the company offers a range of products including security cameras, alarms, and crime prevention devices. Its advanced technology utilizes deep learning and computer vision to evaluate threats in real time, allowing users to predict and prevent criminal activity before it occurs. By analyzing video streams and contextual information, Deep Sentinel's systems enable proactive intervention, enhancing the safety of homes and businesses. The emphasis on user experience aims to differentiate the company in the competitive home security market.

The Level Hot Pantry

Series A in 2017
Markov Corporation specializes in applications of Artificial Intelligence to solving real-world problems.

WorkFlowy

Seed Round in 2017
WorkFlowy, Inc. is based in San Francisco, California, and offers WorkFlowy, an organizational tool designed to enhance productivity and organization. This versatile application allows users to create hierarchical lists and serves various purposes, including managing personal to-dos, collaborating on team projects, taking notes, writing research papers, and planning events. Its intuitive interface enables users to utilize it as an alternative to traditional text editors and spreadsheets, making it easy to capture and organize thoughts, project plans, and meeting notes. WorkFlowy is favored for its simplicity and effectiveness, allowing individuals to keep their ideas organized throughout the day.

Bright Funds

Convertible Note in 2017
Bright Funds, Inc. is a philanthropic platform founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California. The company focuses on enhancing individual and workplace giving by managing funds for selected nonprofits that address critical social issues such as environmental protection, access to clean water, basic education, poverty alleviation, accessible healthcare, and disaster response. Bright Funds provides tools for program administration and employee engagement, enabling companies to implement effective corporate social responsibility strategies. Through its platform, it offers managed donation disbursement and real-time analytics, helping employees track their social impact and connect with causes that matter to them. This approach empowers everyday donors to become strategic philanthropists and fosters meaningful contributions to communities both locally and globally.

Currant

Seed Round in 2016
Currant, Inc. is a company that specializes in smart home products, particularly a smart outlet that allows users to monitor and manage their energy consumption. By providing tools for viewing and analyzing electricity usage, Currant empowers consumers to optimize their energy habits without compromising on comfort and convenience. Founded in 2015, the company is based in Palo Alto, California, and sells its products online.

Cooler

Seed Round in 2016
Developer of a social messaging platform designed to reconnect audiences around shows and events they love. The company's application permits fans, friends, and insiders to instantly create smart GIFs of their favorite moments and share these reactions privately, across the community, or to any social or messaging platform, enabling users to message and discuss on television, film, podcasts and sports with other users.

SwarmSales, Inc.

Seed Round in 2016
SwarmSales, Inc. is a Sales-as-a-Service marketplace that facilitates connections between businesses and sales professionals to help close deals with targeted accounts. Founded in 2015 and based in Pleasanton, California, the platform allows companies to search for sales professionals by either company name or individual name, ensuring they can find professionals who possess existing relationships and relevant experience in their target markets. By leveraging account-based intelligence, SwarmSales enables collaboration between enterprises and sales experts, fostering quality introductions to key decision-makers.

Threadloom

Seed Round in 2016
Threadloom, Inc. is an internet company based in Palo Alto, California, that develops an online search platform specifically designed for community forums. Founded in 2015, Threadloom's platform allows users to easily connect and find relevant content within forums. The company focuses on enhancing user experience by automatically curating forum content, making it more accessible and engaging for users. In addition to its core search capabilities, Threadloom also specializes in community-building and email marketing.

THRONE

Venture Round in 2016
THRONE is a developer of a social marketplace focused on sneaker and streetwear culture. The platform encourages users to buy, sell, and discover sneakers and streetwear items, facilitating online transactions and enhancing user engagement. Through its mobile application, THRONE provides notifications and updates, allowing users to stay informed about the latest offerings in the market. The company aims to build a community that connects enthusiasts and fosters a culture around sneaker and streetwear fashion.

RadioPublic

Seed Round in 2016
RadioPublic is a Public Benefit Corporation founded by PRX. With RadioPublic you can hear any podcast. Searching for and adding a show is fast. It's also simple to import your podcast subscriptions from other apps.

Fleet

Seed Round in 2016
Fleet Logistics, Inc. is an online marketplace that connects shippers with freight forwarding companies and logistics service providers, facilitating international trade. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, Fleet offers a cloud-based platform that streamlines the commercial shipping process. This platform is designed to meet the needs of businesses moving freight overseas by providing instant quotes, detailed information on provider lead times, and access to service provider ratings and reliability. Additionally, Fleet enhances communication through a team room feature that allows users to interact directly with service providers regarding shipping status and documentation. As a subsidiary of Expeditors International of Washington, Fleet aims to simplify global trade for its users by offering comprehensive freight management services.

Forge

Seed Round in 2016
Forge Technologies, Inc. develops an online platform for managing hourly workforce needs, focusing on hiring, scheduling, and employee retention. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, the company serves various sectors, including retail, hospitality, logistics, and healthcare. Forge's software facilitates talent sharing and flexible scheduling, allowing businesses to efficiently find candidates, conduct background checks, and monitor employee performance. It also provides tools for attendance tracking and rewards systems to recognize high-performing employees. As of February 2020, Forge operates as a subsidiary of WorkJam, Inc.

Bright Funds

Seed Round in 2016
Bright Funds, Inc. is a philanthropic platform founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California. The company focuses on enhancing individual and workplace giving by managing funds for selected nonprofits that address critical social issues such as environmental protection, access to clean water, basic education, poverty alleviation, accessible healthcare, and disaster response. Bright Funds provides tools for program administration and employee engagement, enabling companies to implement effective corporate social responsibility strategies. Through its platform, it offers managed donation disbursement and real-time analytics, helping employees track their social impact and connect with causes that matter to them. This approach empowers everyday donors to become strategic philanthropists and fosters meaningful contributions to communities both locally and globally.
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