Argonautic Ventures

Argonautic Ventures is a private equity and venture capital firm established in 2017 and based in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, with additional operations in Seattle, Washington. The firm focuses on a diverse portfolio of investments across various stages, including pre-IPO, seed, early venture, and growth capital, while also considering mezzanine investments. Argonautic Ventures targets a wide array of industries such as technology, healthcare, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, blockchain, agtech, e-commerce, and more, with a particular interest in sectors experiencing significant secular shifts. The firm typically seeks minority stakes in its investments and aims for exits within three years. Its flexible structure enables it to deploy capital into companies globally, particularly in the United States and India, leveraging the expertise of its investment team to identify opportunities across emerging and mature markets.

Rita Chiu

Co-Founder, CFO and COO

Chase Cho

Co-Founder and Partner, Argonautic Ventures Korea and Partner

Matthew B. Crisp

Venture Partner

Carter Davidson

Go-To-Market Venture Partner

Viken Douzdjian

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Ryan Goldstein

CommerceTech Venture Partner

Harrison Hines

Partner

Min Kim

Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Argonautic Ventures Korea

Howard Liu

Founding Partner

Yolanda Plaza-Charres

Managing Partner, Argonautic Global Formation

James Slazas

Venture Partner

Keith Smith

Venture Partner and Strategic Director

58 past transactions

AMNESIA Media

Seed Round in 2023
AMNESIA Media is an influencer marketing company specializing in the cannabis industry, established in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California. The company connects brands with cannabis-friendly influencers to produce impactful content that enhances brand visibility and educates mainstream audiences about cannabis. By focusing on collaboration, AMNESIA Media aims to elevate the cannabis sector and its community, helping brands articulate their unique identity and reach new customers. The company recognizes the importance of influencers in the cannabis landscape and fosters an environment that supports their creative endeavors while promoting positive societal change related to cannabis.
Operator of a pharmaceutical manufacturing firm intended for plant-based therapeutics and hemp testing. The company offers hemp and cannabis analysis for potency and contaminant testing and stability data generation, enabling researchers to find treatments related to post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic pain, and other ailments for patients and veterans.

8base

Series A in 2022
8base, Inc. is a cloud-based platform that enables developers to build and run enterprise-class web and mobile applications using GraphQL. Founded in 2017 and based in Coral Gables, Florida, the company offers a suite of tools, including an app builder, serverless backend, and a data management system. Its platform allows front-end developers to create applications in their preferred frameworks while leveraging a robust back-end-as-a-service hosted on AWS. By utilizing no-code technology and a serverless architecture, 8base aims to streamline software development and accelerate the deployment of new applications, ultimately enhancing business impact. The use of blockchain technology further supports the creation of a network effect among developers, fostering collaboration and innovation in software development.

Molecular Assemblies

Series B in 2022
Molecular Assemblies, Inc. is a San Diego-based company that specializes in enzymatic DNA synthesis technology, which allows for the precise reading and writing of DNA. Founded in 2013, the company targets multiple markets, including life sciences, industrial applications, information storage, nanotechnology, and DNA electronics. Its innovative approach is inspired by natural processes and focuses on producing long, high-quality, sequence-specific DNA in a reliable, affordable, and sustainable manner. The company boasts a strong executive and scientific team and holds an extensive intellectual property portfolio. It has garnered investments from various notable entities, highlighting its potential to advance products in industrial synthetic biology, personalized therapeutics, and precision diagnostics.

Ambar

Series C in 2021
Leading Construction Technology Company in Latin America. Tech Company focused on addressing the Affordable Housing Challenge. Ambar integrate the Housing Journey into 4 steps, Design, Supply, Assembly and Living.

GIANT Protocol

Seed Round in 2021
GIANT Protocol is a blockchain protocol that aims to decentralize and democratize access to the internet and financial services, by tokenizing bandwidth. GIANT helps consumers become owners, telcos become banks, anyone becomes a connectivity or financial services provider, creating a connectivity economy that is open and accessible to all.

Flywheel.io

Series C in 2021
Flywheel Exchange LLC develops cloud scale data management platform for medical imaging core facilities, and academic and clinical research teams. The company offers tools, such as the flywheel web interface, a graphical user interface; the flywheel command line interface for uploading and downloading files, start jobs, and build gears; software development kits (SDK) for Python 2 and 3, Matlab, and R; and Flywheel Reaper for instrument integration. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

QuoteToMe

Venture Round in 2021
QuoteToMe is a technology-driven solution that streamlines the procurement process for construction contractors by digitizing inventory, equipment, and temporary services acquisition. The company's innovative One Touch PO device automates the creation of purchase orders, simplifying the purchasing experience. By modernizing communication and access to quotes, QuoteToMe aims to transform the way construction materials, equipment, and services are sourced for projects, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in the construction industry.

MedStack

Series A in 2021
MedStack, Inc. operates a comprehensive cloud developer platform tailored for healthcare applications, enabling developers to create compliant and secure solutions. Founded in 2015 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company offers industry-specific data APIs and automated cloud hosting to ensure privacy compliance and interoperability with Electronic Health Record systems. MedStack's platform is built on high security standards and is designed for flexibility, supporting a variety of application, database, and deployment configurations. It provides tools that include a compliant, standards-oriented cloud database and healthcare workflow components, facilitating identity management, data acquisition, storage, and messaging. This infrastructure allows innovators to build, launch, and scale healthcare applications efficiently while adhering to stringent regulatory requirements. MedStack's solutions are utilized in various applications, including chronic disease management, healthcare workflow, monitoring, and billing, leveraging advanced technologies such as AI, mobile, blockchain, and VR/AR.

Umee

Seed Round in 2021
Umee is a decentralized infrastructure for cross-chain interactions between networks.

bookkeep

Venture Round in 2021
Bookkeep.com is an online bookkeeping services platform that offers financial automation tailored to retail, restaurant, and e-commerce businesses. The company utilizes technology to streamline various accounting services, including transaction automation, expense tracking, bank account reconciliation, tax filing, daily accounting summaries, monthly financial trackers, and revenue recording. By providing these services, Bookkeep.com enables businesses to effectively manage and monitor their financial activities, enhancing overall efficiency and financial clarity.

Molecular Assemblies

Series A in 2021
Molecular Assemblies, Inc. is a San Diego-based company that specializes in enzymatic DNA synthesis technology, which allows for the precise reading and writing of DNA. Founded in 2013, the company targets multiple markets, including life sciences, industrial applications, information storage, nanotechnology, and DNA electronics. Its innovative approach is inspired by natural processes and focuses on producing long, high-quality, sequence-specific DNA in a reliable, affordable, and sustainable manner. The company boasts a strong executive and scientific team and holds an extensive intellectual property portfolio. It has garnered investments from various notable entities, highlighting its potential to advance products in industrial synthetic biology, personalized therapeutics, and precision diagnostics.

SparkPlug

Seed Round in 2021
SparkPlug, formerly known as Best in Grow, Inc., specializes in providing dispensary management software tailored for the cannabis industry. Founded in 2017 and based in Boulder, Colorado, SparkPlug's platform addresses the challenges faced by dispensaries and cannabis brands by enabling them to incentivize sales and cultivate brand loyalty. The software facilitates the engagement of frontline retail workers, allowing retailers to reward performance directly and enhance employee satisfaction. By streamlining operations at the point of sale, SparkPlug aims to improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of cannabis retail operations.

Flywheel.io

Series B in 2021
Flywheel Exchange LLC develops cloud scale data management platform for medical imaging core facilities, and academic and clinical research teams. The company offers tools, such as the flywheel web interface, a graphical user interface; the flywheel command line interface for uploading and downloading files, start jobs, and build gears; software development kits (SDK) for Python 2 and 3, Matlab, and R; and Flywheel Reaper for instrument integration. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Vauban

Seed Round in 2020
Vauban Technologies Limited, known as Vauban, is an investment services platform that facilitates the establishment of alternative investment funds and vehicles. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in London, Vauban offers a comprehensive suite of services for fund and special purpose vehicle (SPV) structuring. Its platform enables users to create and manage legal entities while providing essential support such as transactional banking, legal documentation, fund accounting, and investor onboarding through an intuitive online dashboard. Vauban's offerings include the setup of hedge funds, SPVs, real estate funds, and private equity and venture capital funds. By leveraging technology, including an AI-powered platform, Vauban streamlines the fund formation and administration process, allowing emerging fund managers to efficiently structure and launch their investment vehicles. The company, previously known as Citadelle Ltd, rebranded to Vauban Technologies Limited in May 2018.

springbig

Series B in 2020
SpringBig, Inc. develops loyalty marketing and customer relationship management (CRM) software tailored for cannabis dispensaries and brands. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, the company offers a platform designed to enhance customer retention, boost revenue, and cultivate brand loyalty through targeted marketing campaigns. This platform enables merchants to implement loyalty programs and rewards, manage referral initiatives, and conduct brand advertising, all accessible via an online portal and mobile applications. SpringBig's technology solutions are specifically crafted to meet the unique needs of retailers in the cannabis sector.

Vauban

Seed Round in 2019
Vauban Technologies Limited, known as Vauban, is an investment services platform that facilitates the establishment of alternative investment funds and vehicles. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in London, Vauban offers a comprehensive suite of services for fund and special purpose vehicle (SPV) structuring. Its platform enables users to create and manage legal entities while providing essential support such as transactional banking, legal documentation, fund accounting, and investor onboarding through an intuitive online dashboard. Vauban's offerings include the setup of hedge funds, SPVs, real estate funds, and private equity and venture capital funds. By leveraging technology, including an AI-powered platform, Vauban streamlines the fund formation and administration process, allowing emerging fund managers to efficiently structure and launch their investment vehicles. The company, previously known as Citadelle Ltd, rebranded to Vauban Technologies Limited in May 2018.

Token Daily

Series A in 2018
Token Daily Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that operates an online news publishing platform focused on the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors. Established in 2017, the platform offers comprehensive coverage of daily news related to crypto investments, blockchain innovations, and the digital coin trading market. By delivering timely updates and insights, Token Daily aims to keep clients and traders informed about the latest trends and developments in the rapidly evolving world of digital assets.

Green Tank Technologies

Seed Round in 2018
Green Tank Technologies Corp. designs, develops, and manufactures vaporization hardware products specifically for the cannabis industry. Established in 2015 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company offers a range of vaporization devices, including the GT M7, GT Spectrum, Core Pod System, GT Elite, GT Commuter, GT Falcon, GT Evolution, and Torrch. Green Tank is recognized as a global leader in vaporizing hardware, focusing on innovative technologies that enhance user experience and preserve the quality of cannabis extracts. The company employs True-Taste Ceramic Core Technology to ensure full flavor and optimal terpene profiles in its products, affirming its commitment to delivering high-quality devices that meet the needs of producers and extractors.

Artemis

Corporate Round in 2018
Artemis operates an intelligence platform for indoor farms. It specializes in indoor farming software solutions. Artemis help indoor farm operators use data to make more profitable production decisions. It tracks and analyzes all farm data in one place, enabling growers to optimize plant performance and reduce operating expenses. Allison Kopf and Jason Camp founded Agrilyst in 2015 that later became Artemis. It has its headquarters in Brooklyn in New York City.

Aquabyte

Seed Round in 2018
Aquabyte, Inc. specializes in developing advanced monitoring systems for the aquaculture industry, focusing on enhancing fish farming efficiency through machine learning and computer vision technologies. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco with an additional office in Bergen, Norway, Aquabyte's innovative solutions include a smart camera system that facilitates real-time sea lice counting, biomass estimation, appetite detection, and feed optimization. By providing a comprehensive web dashboard for continuous monitoring, Aquabyte enables fish farms to reduce operational costs and minimize environmental impacts, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable and profitable aquaculture sector. The company's commitment to leveraging technology aims to address challenges in food production, making a significant impact on the industry's growth and efficiency.

Grab

Series G in 2018
Grab Holdings Inc., based in Singapore, is a prominent mobile technology platform operating in Southeast Asia. Founded in 2012, the company offers a wide range of services, including ride-sharing through GrabTaxi and GrabCar, and food and grocery delivery. Grab also provides financial services, such as payments, consumer loans, and insurance, catering to both merchants and consumers. Its platform connects drivers and customers, generating revenue primarily through commissions from ride-sharing and food delivery services. Grab operates in eight countries, including Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia, where it holds a significant market share. The company has expanded its offerings to include various options for transportation and delivery, as well as a mobile wallet for seamless transactions. Grab continues to face competition from other regional players, such as Foodpanda and Gojek.

Bonumose

Series A in 2017
Bonumose LLC, established in 2016 and based in Charlottesville, Virginia, specializes in producing innovative food ingredients aimed at providing healthier alternatives to traditional sugars. The company focuses on developing sugar substitutes, particularly tagatose and allulose, utilizing a proprietary enzymatic technology breakthrough created by Dr. Daniel Wichelecki. These alternatives address health issues such as diabetes, obesity, and tooth decay by being low-glycemic and non-cariogenic, thus supporting glycemic control and improved gut health. Bonumose aims to position itself among the most trusted manufacturers of food ingredients globally, driven by a commitment to ethical business practices and the wellness of consumers.

springbig

Venture Round in 2017
SpringBig, Inc. develops loyalty marketing and customer relationship management (CRM) software tailored for cannabis dispensaries and brands. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, the company offers a platform designed to enhance customer retention, boost revenue, and cultivate brand loyalty through targeted marketing campaigns. This platform enables merchants to implement loyalty programs and rewards, manage referral initiatives, and conduct brand advertising, all accessible via an online portal and mobile applications. SpringBig's technology solutions are specifically crafted to meet the unique needs of retailers in the cannabis sector.

The Honest Company

Series E in 2017
The Honest Company is a consumer products company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2011. It specializes in designing and manufacturing eco-friendly and affordable products for babies and homes, focusing on three main categories: diapers and wipes, skin and personal care, and household and wellness items. The product range includes essentials such as eco-friendly diapers, bath and body products, cleaning supplies, and organic nutritional supplements, all available in customizable bundles for convenient online ordering and delivery. The company operates through a network of retail and digital channels, ensuring that its offerings are accessible to consumers across the United States. The Honest Company emphasizes purpose-driven products, catering to the needs of families while promoting sustainability.

Trellis

Venture Round in 2017
Trellis Solutions, Inc. specializes in cannabis inventory management software, offering a comprehensive seed-to-sale tracking solution for the cannabis industry. Founded in 2014 and based in Toronto, Canada, with an office in Oakland, California, Trellis enables growers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to monitor products throughout the supply chain, from cultivation to distribution. The software provides tools for cultivation, manufacturing, customer relationship management, integrated logistics, point-of-sale systems, and compliance with state regulations. With a client base spanning California and Canada, Trellis is poised for expansion into new markets.

Cofactor Genomics

Series A in 2017
Cofactor Genomics is a biotechnology company focused on advancing precision medicine through predictive immune modeling. By leveraging its expertise in RNA sequencing and expression analysis, Cofactor aims to move beyond traditional single-analyte biomarkers to develop multidimensional biomarkers that enhance clinical insights. The company's platform examines RNA biomarkers linked to responses to targeted therapeutics, allowing biotechnology firms to create clinical diagnostic assays for oncology, immunology, and neurodegenerative diseases. With a CAP-certified clinical RNA sequencing laboratory and a suite of molecular, informatic, and database tools, Cofactor supports its partners in conducting more efficient and successful clinical trials, ultimately facilitating the commercialization of innovative therapeutic solutions.

Agrible

Series B in 2017
Agrible was established in 2007 by Bill Northcott, Chris Harbourt, and Paul Miller, who all met in 1997 while completing higher degrees at the University of Illinois. There they began conceptualizing a small engineering firm based off their research, but their ideas were a bit ahead of the technology of the time.

IOpipe

Seed Round in 2017
IOpipe is a DevOps platform specifically designed for serverless applications, managing billions of events monthly. It offers a comprehensive toolbox for developing, monitoring, and operating these applications, addressing the unique challenges that arise from the shift towards serverless computing. The platform features an open-source module that enables real-time telemetry, tracing, profiling, alerts, logs, and error tracking, allowing developers to gain insights into the performance and operations of their serverless functions, such as those running on Amazon Lambda. By adopting a customer-centric approach, IOpipe collaborates closely with users to resolve challenges effectively. The company emphasizes building a remote-first, diverse team committed to delivering a top-tier product for serverless development and operations.

Indalo Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2017
Indalo Therapeutics is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies for patients afflicted by fibrotic diseases. Founded on significant scientific advancements, the company leverages deep insights into the molecular mechanisms that drive abnormal scarring. By assembling a skilled team of pharmaceutical scientists and industry executives, Indalo aims to address critical unmet medical needs in the field of fibrosis. Its therapeutic approach seeks to not only halt but also potentially reverse the progression of fibrotic conditions, ultimately improving the quality of life for affected individuals.

Unbound

Seed Round in 2017
Unbound is a company focused on sexual wellness for women, offering a range of products including vibrators, lubricants, and accessories. The company operates an e-commerce platform that allows customers to purchase body-safe items directly from their website, ensuring discreet delivery to their homes. By prioritizing women's sexual health and wellness, Unbound aims to provide a comfortable and accessible shopping experience for its customers.

PopBookings

Venture Round in 2017
PopBookings is a cloud-based staffing solution that specializes in automating the hiring process for temporary and promotional staffing companies. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas, the company offers a comprehensive platform that simplifies booking and communication between agencies and event workers. Its features include database management, a custom-branded talent portal, drag-and-drop scheduling, geo check-ins, and an event dashboard with status alerts. By connecting brands with everyday individuals for promotional events, PopBookings enhances the efficiency of the staffing process, making it straightforward and accessible for all parties involved.

Turgo

Series A in 2017
Turgo is a video advertising and distribution company that focuses on providing premium placements and exclusive live content for major brands, publishers, and creative artists. The company aims to simplify the video buying experience, offering transparent and scalable cross-device solutions for various video formats, including vertical, native, and pre-roll ads. With a team of experienced professionals in advertising technology, Turgo leverages powerful data technology and unique inventory to enhance its service offerings. The firm's commitment to exceptional customer service has positioned it as a key player in the video advertising industry.

Motiv

Venture Round in 2017
Motiv Inc. is a personal technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2013. The company specializes in developing and manufacturing wearable products, including rings designed for fitness tracking and online security. Motiv's products monitor essential health metrics such as heart rate, steps, and sleep activity, with an accompanying application that enhances user experience by providing data insights and notifications. The company focuses on creating aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly devices that integrate seamlessly into daily life. Motiv Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Proxy Technologies, Inc. since April 2020 and sells its products primarily online.

Coru

Series A in 2017
Coru, formerly known as ComparaGuru.com, is a financial management platform based in Mexico that leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence to facilitate financial progress for its users. The platform simplifies the process of selecting financial products by intelligently matching individuals with options that best suit their needs. In addition to its automated services, Coru provides personalized assistance through one-on-one consultations with financial experts, ensuring that customers receive tailored guidance. This approach aims to enhance the overall customer experience and empower users to make informed financial decisions with confidence.

Unbound

Seed Round in 2017
Unbound is a company focused on sexual wellness for women, offering a range of products including vibrators, lubricants, and accessories. The company operates an e-commerce platform that allows customers to purchase body-safe items directly from their website, ensuring discreet delivery to their homes. By prioritizing women's sexual health and wellness, Unbound aims to provide a comfortable and accessible shopping experience for its customers.

Bunker

Series A in 2017
Bunker is the leading provider of insurance compliance & verification. They combine Smart COI screening, compliance verification, and on-demand insurance - all in one platform.

Humi

Seed Round in 2017
Humi Holdings Corp. is a Canadian company that designs and develops cloud-based human resource software tailored for small to mid-sized businesses. Founded in 2016 and based in Toronto, Humi offers a comprehensive HR solution that includes features for digital onboarding, document storage, and employee management through organizational charts and universal search capabilities. The software streamlines various HR processes, such as time-off management, payroll integration, and performance evaluations, enabling businesses to efficiently handle employee requests and monitor growth through goal setting and feedback mechanisms. By automating HR tasks, Humi aims to simplify and modernize human resource management for its clients.

Holganix

Venture Round in 2017
Holganix, Inc. specializes in producing plant-based bio-stimulant soil supplements designed to enhance soil health and optimize plant growth. The company offers a diverse range of products, including solutions for trees, shrubs, golf courses, agriculture, and flowers, with its flagship Holganix Bio 800+ containing beneficial microorganisms, microbe food, and nutrient enhancers. By utilizing natural soil microorganisms, Holganix enables landscape and lawn care companies to achieve healthier, more sustainable plants while significantly reducing fertilizer usage by up to 90%. This approach not only lowers costs for customers but also diminishes their environmental impact. Founded in 2010, Holganix is headquartered in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, and distributes its products through a network of distributors and online platforms across the United States.

Euclises

Venture Round in 2016
Euclises Pharmaceuticals, Inc is developing novel pain and cancer medications that offer superior safety margins compared to existing drugs. The company is based on new inventions from Dr. John Talley, the most accomplished medicinal chemist in the world. Dr. Talley previously invented Celebrex and seven other approved drugs. New compounds from Euclises will offer both improved efficacy and safety relative to existing therapies. Euclises is located at the BioGenerator Accelerator Labs.

GrowX

Seed Round in 2016
GrowX Inc. is an agricultural technology company based in Oakland, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing advanced aeroponics-based indoor vertical farming systems, specifically designed for high-light intensity fruiting and flowering crops. The company utilizes artificial intelligence to enhance the efficiency of its farming technology, achieving significant reductions in water consumption—up to 98 percent—while increasing crop yields by as much as 300 percent. GrowX aims to transform traditional farming practices into controlled environmental agriculture, supporting sustainable practices that can alleviate issues such as pollution and food scarcity. Its first product is part of a broader suite of integrated robotic technologies aimed at modernizing the agricultural industry.

Bractlet

Venture Round in 2016
Bractlet, Inc. is an information technology company based in Austin, Texas, that develops an energy intelligence platform aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and optimizing building performance. Founded in 2011, Bractlet integrates hardware and software solutions to analyze business performance and reduce energy waste. Its hardware includes a commercial electrical panel capable of supporting up to 42 branch circuits, while its measurement and verification software provides comprehensive reports to stakeholders. Additionally, the company focuses on building energy modeling, mesh networks, and big data, catering specifically to the real estate industry by offering innovative solutions that maximize the value of energy efficiency projects and optimize capital investments in building operations.

Skedaddle

Seed Round in 2016
Skedaddle, Inc. is a Boston-based company that offers crowdsourced transportation services across the United States. Founded in 2013, Skedaddle focuses on providing flexible mass transit options that cater to both organizations and individuals. The company operates a ticket booking platform for bus trips, featuring vehicles that accommodate various group sizes, from 12 to 55 passengers. By leveraging crowdsourced route demand, Skedaddle aims to make travel more accessible and affordable, eliminating the need for expensive car rentals or complicated public transportation connections. Through its luxurious bus rides, Skedaddle enhances the travel experience, ensuring comfort and convenience for its users.

Cohealo

Series A in 2016
Cohealo Inc. is a Boston-based company that has developed a software platform designed to centralize clinical assets and their usage data within health systems. Founded in 2011, Cohealo's platform facilitates the tracking of medical equipment across hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, outpatient centers, and physician offices. By automating and orchestrating equipment sharing among health networks, Cohealo helps healthcare providers optimize unused equipment capacity, thereby increasing availability and reducing capital expenses. This technology-enabled service not only minimizes the need for equipment rentals but also allows healthcare organizations to enhance their operational efficiency and deliver quality care at a more affordable cost.

Kultevat

Venture Round in 2016
Kultevat, LLC engages in the cultivation, processing, production, and sale of natural rubber products. It offers latex and bulk rubber products for use in manufacturing gloves, condoms, balloons, medical devices, automotive parts and tires, etc.; renewable food and ingredient co-products; and sugar feed stocks for the production of biofuels. The company serves agricultural markets in the United States, Canada, and Europe. Kultevat, LLC was founded in 2008 and is based in Carlsbad, California.

Twist Home

Venture Round in 2016
Twist Home is a consumer electronic company that creates simple smart home experiences that improve quality of life. The company focused on redefining the smart home experience by creating easy-to-use plug-and-play devices. Their products require no installation, no new infrastructure, and no new wireless networks. Twist Home is developing a series of smart home devices redesigned to fit into the form factor of a lightbulb, delivering wireless solutions that are as easy to install as changing a lightbulb. The company's first product, the Twist Speaker, is a connected lightbulb that combines LED efficiency, time-sensitive adaptive lighting technology, and wireless audio in one product.

Quilt

Seed Round in 2016
Quilt Insurance Agency, LLC is an online insurance broker based in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in providing renters and term life insurance. Founded in 2015, Quilt targets a digitally savvy audience, particularly the Millennial generation, by offering a self-service platform that simplifies the insurance purchasing process. The company's mobile-friendly approach allows customers to manage their policies online, break down annual premiums into affordable monthly installments, and make payments digitally, eliminating the need for traditional telemarketing sales tactics. As of 2018, Quilt operates as a subsidiary of Haven Life Insurance Agency, LLC.

Netki

Seed Round in 2016
Netki, Inc. provides an online service that provides their users with the ability to send money between different bitcoin services. It also offers wallet name services, which allow developers to offer consumer digital currency applications. Netki, Inc. was formerly known as gIdentity, Inc. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Canoga Park, California.

CargoSense

Seed Round in 2016
CargoSense, Inc. is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company that specializes in logistics oversight solutions for supply chain networks. Founded in 2012 and based in Reston, Virginia, the company utilizes data-driven technology to provide visibility into the transportation of sensitive goods such as pharmaceuticals and food. Its suite of applications includes CARGOSENSE SUPPLY for cold chain management, CARGOSENSE FRESH for compliance with health regulations, CARGOSENSE CLINICAL for clinical trials, and CARGOSENSE CONTROL for real-time monitoring of shipments. The company also offers FridgeSense, a cloud-based analytics tool for climate control, as well as logistics beacons and custom reporting services. CargoSense’s solutions help clients in transportation, life sciences, third-party logistics, electronics, and food and beverage industries to enhance compliance, lower shipping costs, and minimize product loss by providing comprehensive insights into shipment conditions, including temperature and environmental factors.

flexEngage

Seed Round in 2016
flexEngage, Inc. develops a receipts management software and digital receipts worldwide. Its software enables retailers to monitor spending habits and shopping trends and help customers to manage their returns/exchanges, business expense reports, taxes, and personal finances in digital version; and eliminates paper receipts. The company’s software also allows retailers to add social media links, videos and customized offers to digital receipts. In addition, its products include digital receipts, printed offers, curbside, e-commerce notifications, order tracking, and packing slips. flexEngage, Inc. was formerly known as flexReceipts, Inc. and changed its name to flexEngage, Inc. in January 2019. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Orlando, Florida. flexReceipts, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Omniverse Group Inc.

Neuros Medical

Venture Round in 2016
Neuros Medical, Inc. is a neuromodulation company based in Willoughby Hills, Ohio, that specializes in developing proprietary neurostimulation therapies to address unmet medical needs for patients globally. The company’s flagship technology, Electrical Nerve Block, targets the elimination of chronic pain associated with various conditions, including neuroma, residual limb pain, chronic post-surgical pain, and chronic migraines. Additionally, Neuros Medical offers the Neuros Altius System, which features an implantable generator with an integrated rechargeable battery, a cuff electrode, and external devices designed to enhance treatment outcomes. Founded in 2008, the company aims to provide innovative solutions for chronic pain management.

Apollo.io

Seed Round in 2016
Apollo is a unified engagement acceleration platform designed to enhance sales performance and drive organizational growth. It empowers sales representatives to conduct targeted outreach by providing insights on whom to contact, how to engage, and what messaging to use. The platform features a comprehensive database of over 200 million contacts, a customizable scoring engine, and a full sales engagement stack, along with tools such as an Account Playbook builder and advanced analytics. Managers benefit from a sophisticated Rules Engine that helps establish processes and improve workflow efficiency. By using Apollo's tools, teams can save time, implement strategic changes quickly, and continuously analyze data throughout their sales pipeline. Companies like Autodesk and Snowflake leverage Apollo's capabilities to transform their sales strategies.

LendingFront

Convertible Note in 2016
LendingFront, Inc. is a cloud-based lending platform tailored for banks and financial institutions, headquartered in New York City. The company provides a comprehensive, white-label software solution that encompasses all facets of the small business lending process. Its offerings include application management, underwriting, loan lifecycle monitoring, and customer information systems. LendingFront enables clients to automate various aspects of lending while allowing for manual oversight as needed. The platform is designed to accommodate a diverse clientele, from rapidly expanding online credit providers to large financial institutions. The founding team comprises experienced professionals from notable organizations in the lending technology sector.

Flywheel

Series A in 2016
Flywheel is a company focused on enhancing the experience of web designers and developers who work with WordPress. Founded in 2012 and based in Colorado Springs, Flywheel offers a range of products, including a user-friendly WordPress hosting platform and Local by Flywheel, a local development application designed for effortless management of WordPress sites. The company aims to provide sleek, efficient tools that facilitate the building, launching, and management of WordPress projects for users ranging from small agencies to larger clients. Flywheel has successfully supported over 100,000 users in scaling their businesses on the WordPress platform, reflecting its commitment to improving the lives of creatives in the digital space.

Gila Therapeutics

Series A in 2016
Gila Therapeutics, Inc. is a privately-held company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, founded in January 2014 by Dr. Andres Acosta and Dr. Sergei Zolotukhin. The company focuses on developing innovative therapies for obesity, utilizing the discoveries made by its founders to explore a novel treatment pathway. Its lead product, GT-002, is a PYY3-36 agonist designed to promote a sense of fullness, thereby reducing caloric intake and facilitating weight loss. Through its research and development efforts, Gila Therapeutics aims to address the growing obesity epidemic with effective therapeutic options.

Ample Hills Creamery

Seed Round in 2015
Ample Hills Creamery, Inc. is a Brooklyn-based ice cream company that creates a variety of hand-crafted ice creams and mix-ins, utilizing fresh, local, and all-natural ingredients such as hormone-free milk and cream from grass-fed cows. Established in 2010, the company offers its products through retail locations and online, and also provides cakes and event catering for occasions including weddings, corporate gatherings, and family reunions. Known for its quirky and decadent flavor combinations, Ample Hills Creamery emphasizes small-batch production to maintain quality. The company filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 in March 2020, entering a joint administration with Ample Hills Holdings, Inc.

Immunophotonics

Series A in 2015
ImmunoPhotonics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative immunotherapy treatments for metastatic solid tumor cancers. Founded in 2008 and based in Missouri, the company specializes in a proprietary drug product designed for use as an in situ autologous cancer vaccine. This product utilizes a carbohydrate polymer that is intratumorally injected following tumor ablation. By leveraging the tumor-associated neoantigens released during the ablation process, the treatment aims to induce a systemic anti-tumor immune response. ImmunoPhotonics has also formed a strategic partnership with Veterinary Cancer Therapeutics, LLC to further its research and development efforts in cancer therapy.
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