Omphalos Venture Partners

Upstream Technologies, Inc. manufactures, markets, and sells a device that reduces the costs for managing storm water. It offers SAFL Baffle that is installed in storm sewer man­holes, which allows se­diment from the storm water to settle and collect. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Chanhassen, Minnesota.

Naiku is a new way to learn. Naiku provides teachers real-time insight into the strengths and needs of their students, facilitating interventions that make a difference. To do this, Naiku applies proprietary data mining algorithms to assessment data, discovers each student’s learning profile, and recommends a personalized "playlist" of learning activities. To insure the success of an intervention, Naiku provides teachers with a professional social network full of relevant, actionable information where they can collaborate with their colleagues. This allows teachers to effectively address the individual needs of their students.

TruTouch Technologies, Inc. specializes in developing, manufacturing, and marketing noninvasive alcohol testing systems designed for various applications, including workplace safety, medical diagnostics, and law enforcement. The company’s flagship product, the TruTouch device, utilizes light to measure blood alcohol content through the skin while simultaneously confirming user identity through biometric verification. Founded in 2005, TruTouch Technologies aims to enhance safety in sectors such as energy, transportation, and warehousing by providing accurate and reliable alcohol screening solutions. The company is headquartered in Sudbury, Massachusetts, with a research and development facility located in Riverside, California.

Seeonic, Inc. is a Minneapolis-based company that specializes in inventory management solutions, founded in 2005. The company provides innovative tools such as the SightWare electronic module, which automatically collects inventory data from retail promotional displays and permanent fixtures. Additionally, Seeonic offers SmartWatch, a data service that delivers real-time inventory information and alerts for restocking. By utilizing IoT and RFID technologies, Seeonic's software enhances visibility regarding inventory levels and locations, allowing manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to optimize their distribution models, reduce costs, and improve overall efficiency.

HummingBird Suites Pvt. Ltd. operates a chain of residential and apartment suites in India, catering to both short and long stay requirements for organizations. The company provides various services to corporate clients, including transit accommodation, corporate housing, and relocation, as well as facilities for events, meetings, and large group stays for induction and training. HummingBird also offers an online booking platform that connects business travelers with administrative, human resources, and finance departments to streamline the management of their stays. This service is designed to help corporate clients, including those in sectors such as software, BPO, travel, consultancy, banking, finance, insurance, and media, adhere to travel policies while gaining insights through real-time spend analytics. HummingBird is headquartered in Bengaluru, India.

Wellkeeper, Inc. offers remote monitoring services tailored for independent oil and gas operators in Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. Established in 2001 and headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the company utilizes a web interface to deliver solutions including remote pump control, alarm support, and monitoring of tanks, equipment, wellheads, and saltwater disposal (SWD) sites. Wellkeeper also supplies software and hardware to facilitate the management of oil field operations. As of mid-2019, Wellkeeper operates as a subsidiary of Noralta Technologies Inc., with additional sales offices located in Midland, Texas, and Denver and Dallas, Colorado.

Pajarito Powder, LLC manufactures non-platinum group metal oxygen reduction catalysts for fuel cells. Its products focus on applications, such as stationary backup power primarily for cell phone towers; materials handling, including forklifts and hand trucks; and portable power, including APUs and battery recharging stations. The company was formerly known as Verge NewTech I, LLC. Pajarito Powder, LLC was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Amphora Medical, Inc. is a Minnesota-based company that develops medical devices focused on treating female overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Maple Grove, Minnesota, the company is working on a novel cystoscopic device designed to enhance bladder function and improve the quality of life for patients suffering from OAB. Utilizing minimally invasive procedures and advanced cystoscopic technology, Amphora Medical aims to provide effective solutions for individuals affected by this condition.

Rapid Diagnostek, formerly known as Intellignostics, specializes in the development of a patented biosensor technology designed for rapid detection of bacteria, viruses, spores, and disease biomarkers. The company’s IntelliProbe Immunosensor platform enables point-of-sampling results in under 60 seconds, significantly reducing the time and cost associated with traditional diagnostic methods, which often take hours to days. This innovative technology targets various markets, including human and veterinary diagnostics, environmental testing, biohazard detection, bioterrorism preparedness, agricultural commodity evaluation, and food safety. Having demonstrated effective performance in laboratory settings, Rapid Diagnostek is focused on advancing its product to a fully operational device and initial assays, with the aim of moving towards commercialization.

AutoBrix offers a comprehensive range of automotive services, including car wash, bike services, tire services, battery maintenance, and air conditioning services. The company aims to cater to various needs of vehicle owners by providing essential maintenance and cleaning solutions. With a focus on quality service, AutoBrix is positioned to serve a growing market for automotive care.

Zipnosis, Inc. operates a virtual healthcare platform that connects patients with clinicians through phone and video interviews. The company specializes in online diagnosis, triage, and telehealth, providing device-agnostic virtual care that enhances patient choice and convenience while improving efficiency for healthcare providers. In addition to virtual consultations, Zipnosis offers a ZipTicket, which serves as a healthcare boarding pass, granting patients access to clinics for in-person assessments or lab tests. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Zipnosis collaborates with strategic partners to advance its mission of delivering accessible and efficient healthcare solutions.

In India, 1 in 4 people suffer from chronic ailments. Meanwhile, 80% of patients cannot comply to the treatment plan provided by the doctor leading to even more complications. This poses a huge burden on the healthcare system. Phable solves this by making care autonomous and predictive. Our AI-enabled health assistant significantly improves health outcomes by enabling disease-specific guidance and continuous monitoring. Phable is marching onward to impact a billion lives over the next 5 years.

Zipnosis, Inc. operates a virtual healthcare platform that connects patients with clinicians through phone and video interviews. The company specializes in online diagnosis, triage, and telehealth, providing device-agnostic virtual care that enhances patient choice and convenience while improving efficiency for healthcare providers. In addition to virtual consultations, Zipnosis offers a ZipTicket, which serves as a healthcare boarding pass, granting patients access to clinics for in-person assessments or lab tests. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Zipnosis collaborates with strategic partners to advance its mission of delivering accessible and efficient healthcare solutions.

ClearGuard HD is a device designed to kill infection-causing bacteria inside a hemodialysis catheter hub.