Strella Biotechnology
Venture Round in 2022
Strella Biotechnology, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, focuses on enhancing the freshness of produce throughout the supply chain. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing sensors that detect ethylene gas, a key indicator of ripeness in fruits. By measuring ethylene production, Strella's technology helps optimize freshness and minimize spoilage. The company leverages its proprietary sensing technology to provide valuable data for improving supply chain management in the food industry.
Forest Devices
Venture Round in 2020
Forest Devices, Inc. is a medical device company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with an additional office in Canada. Founded in 2014, the company specializes in developing innovative solutions for stroke detection. Its flagship product, AlphaStroke, is a portable and non-invasive stroke screening device that assists medical personnel in identifying early signs of both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes. By enabling pre-hospital providers to accurately assess patients, AlphaStroke facilitates timely triage and enhances decision-making in critical care scenarios, ultimately aiming to reduce treatment delays and improve patient outcomes.
Young Alfred
Convertible Note in 2018
Young Alfred LLC is an insurance agency that operates an online platform designed to facilitate the comparison and purchase of various insurance products. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company specializes in personal and casualty insurance, offering policies such as auto, homeowners, renters, and flood insurance, among others. The platform leverages machine learning technology to assess customer risks and needs, allowing for tailored recommendations. By providing a comprehensive marketplace, Young Alfred enables clients to shop, bind, and manage their insurance coverage conveniently in one location.
InnaMed
Angel Round in 2017
InnaMed Inc., established in 2016 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, specializes in developing at-home blood testing devices and remote monitoring software. Their solutions empower patients to quantify biomarkers, answer condition-specific surveys, and report vital signs from home, facilitating early detection and management of illnesses through cloud-based health analytics. The company's innovative technology employs patented DNA-driven assay techniques, aptamer reagents, and signal processing hardware to deliver rapid, reliable test results.
Keriton
Seed Round in 2017
Keriton LLC is a company that specializes in providing a pumped breast milk management system tailored for neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). Its platform facilitates the tracking of milk-bottle inventory, feeding orders, and recipes through mobile devices. The system enhances patient safety by implementing first-in-first-out (FIFO) bottle flow management, notifying users of expiry dates, and issuing alerts for potential misfeeds. Additionally, Keriton offers a media-sharing platform that allows nurses to share photos and videos of NICU babies with their mothers, fostering communication and engagement. The company also provides real-time insights into the milk production patterns of lactating mothers. Incorporated in 2016 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Keriton's software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution has been deployed in various large healthcare systems, managing over 1.5 million feeds and significantly reducing nursing errors while improving overall patient outcomes.
Keriton
Venture Round in 2016
Keriton LLC is a company that specializes in providing a pumped breast milk management system tailored for neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). Its platform facilitates the tracking of milk-bottle inventory, feeding orders, and recipes through mobile devices. The system enhances patient safety by implementing first-in-first-out (FIFO) bottle flow management, notifying users of expiry dates, and issuing alerts for potential misfeeds. Additionally, Keriton offers a media-sharing platform that allows nurses to share photos and videos of NICU babies with their mothers, fostering communication and engagement. The company also provides real-time insights into the milk production patterns of lactating mothers. Incorporated in 2016 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Keriton's software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution has been deployed in various large healthcare systems, managing over 1.5 million feeds and significantly reducing nursing errors while improving overall patient outcomes.
Zodiac Inc. is a predictive analytics company that specializes in forecasting individualized customer lifetime value using real-time sales data. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Zodiac provides a cloud-based analytics platform that enables businesses to make informed marketing decisions based on accurate predictions of future sales volumes and customer behavior. By employing advanced data models and behavioral analysis, the company helps organizations optimize their marketing campaigns, enhance sales forecasting, and focus resources on acquiring and retaining high-value customers. Initially known as CLVMetrics, Inc., Zodiac operates as a subsidiary of NIKE, Inc. as of March 2018.
Oncora Medical
Seed Round in 2016
Oncora Medical, Inc. is a digital health company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that develops an analytics platform specifically for radiation oncology. Founded in 2014, Oncora's software integrates data from various sources, including electronic medical records and treatment planning systems, to create a comprehensive database. This platform empowers radiation oncologists to use historical data and predictive analytics to make personalized treatment recommendations for cancer patients. Additionally, Oncora enables the application of machine learning algorithms to analyze patient outcomes, facilitating improved decision-making in cancer care. The company aims to enhance the effectiveness of radiation treatments by providing advanced reporting tools that unify and streamline access to critical oncology data.
Oncora Medical
Pre Seed Round in 2015
Oncora Medical, Inc. is a digital health company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that develops an analytics platform specifically for radiation oncology. Founded in 2014, Oncora's software integrates data from various sources, including electronic medical records and treatment planning systems, to create a comprehensive database. This platform empowers radiation oncologists to use historical data and predictive analytics to make personalized treatment recommendations for cancer patients. Additionally, Oncora enables the application of machine learning algorithms to analyze patient outcomes, facilitating improved decision-making in cancer care. The company aims to enhance the effectiveness of radiation treatments by providing advanced reporting tools that unify and streamline access to critical oncology data.
Curative Orthopaedics
Seed Round in 2014
Curative Orthopaedics, Inc. is a manufacturer of therapeutic garments focused on non-invasive orthopedic solutions. Established in 2014 by Samantha Simmons and headquartered in West Chester, Pennsylvania, the company specializes in designing comfortable orthopedic wear aimed at promoting recovery from broken bones, healing musculoskeletal injuries, and alleviating fibromyalgia pain. Its flagship product, Back2Sleep, is specifically developed to address chronic low back pain. In addition to this, Curative Orthopaedics also produces leggings and back braces tailored to enhance patient comfort and support during recovery.
Scholly
Venture Round in 2014
Scholly is an online platform that assists high school seniors, current undergraduates, and graduate students in discovering and applying for scholarships. Launched in April 2013 by Christopher Gray, Nicholas Pirollo, and Bryson Alef, the company is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Scholly employs a proprietary matching algorithm that connects users with scholarships tailored to their interests, accomplishments, and unique characteristics. In addition to scholarship matching, Scholly offers an expanding suite of artificial intelligence-powered academic support tools designed to aid students in writing scholarship applications. Through its services, Scholly aims to enhance access to higher education opportunities for students seeking financial assistance.