R7

R7 Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 and based in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in New York. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage companies that are developing transformative technologies. R7 Partners focuses on a range of sectors including consumer products, transportation, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, primarily within the United States. As a Registered Investment Adviser, R7 manages funds that support seed-stage, early-stage, and later-stage investments. In 2023, R7 launched its latest early-stage venture capital fund, further emphasizing its commitment to fostering innovation and ambition in emerging businesses.

Al Carmona

Venture Partner

Tyler Engh

Founder and General Partner

Will George

Principal

Rich Padula

General Partner

Mackey Saturday

Partner

Will Urban

Venture Partner

Trey Ward

General Partner

Greg Zanghi

Venture Partner

22 past transactions

Ramper

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Ramper is a company founded in 2022 and based in San Francisco, California, that focuses on simplifying access to blockchain applications. It offers a software solution designed to facilitate the onboarding of users to web3, allowing individuals without any cryptocurrency background to access applications easily. By employing a one-click wallet and login system, Ramper enables developers to streamline the onboarding process, thereby reducing friction and promoting wider adoption of web3 technologies.

Iron Ox

Series C in 2021
Iron Ox, Inc. specializes in the development of autonomous robotic greenhouses aimed at producing fresh, pesticide-free farm products. Founded in 2015 and based in San Carlos, California, the company utilizes plant science, machine learning, and robotics to enhance the availability, quality, and flavor of leafy greens and culinary herbs, including varieties such as romaine lettuce, kale, and basil. By focusing on innovative agricultural technology, Iron Ox aims to make naturally grown and chemical-free produce accessible to consumers everywhere.

Oculii

Series B in 2021
Oculii is an advanced radar sensor developer specializing in 4D radar design and fusion. 4D sensors have traditionally been the domain of high power, expensive military grade radar or laser systems. Backed by top-tier Silicon Valley angel investors and VCs - they've turned this paradigm on its head, leveraging advanced sensor fusion techniques to manufacture smarter, high precision sensors and systems. Their technology allows us to extract unprecedented accuracy, range, and 4D positioning information from commodity off the shelf low-cost radar elements, bringing high resolution radar imaging to the next frontier.

Oculii

Series B in 2021
Oculii is an advanced radar sensor developer specializing in 4D radar design and fusion. 4D sensors have traditionally been the domain of high power, expensive military grade radar or laser systems. Backed by top-tier Silicon Valley angel investors and VCs - they've turned this paradigm on its head, leveraging advanced sensor fusion techniques to manufacture smarter, high precision sensors and systems. Their technology allows us to extract unprecedented accuracy, range, and 4D positioning information from commodity off the shelf low-cost radar elements, bringing high resolution radar imaging to the next frontier.

Xwing

Series B in 2021
Xwing, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco that specializes in autonomous flight systems for unmanned aircraft. Founded in 2016, Xwing develops software that integrates sensors and mapping capabilities with onboard flight control systems, enabling regional aircraft to navigate, take off, and land safely. The company's solutions are designed for aerospace manufacturers, facilitating the safe operation of uncrewed aircraft in various airspaces under ground supervision. By assembling a team of experts from the aerospace and software industries, Xwing aims to advance the future of pilotless flight for small passenger aircraft.

Bedrock (New York)

Seed Round in 2021
Bedrock, based in New York, specializes in developing advanced robotics, autonomy, and software aimed at exploring, mapping, and classifying Earth’s oceans. The company focuses on creating innovative ocean mapping technology that aims to provide a comprehensive and publicly accessible map of the oceans. Through its solutions, Bedrock generates detailed topographical data of the seafloor, investigates geological conditions, and identifies unexploded ordnance. This technology serves a diverse clientele, enabling scientific, governmental, and commercial advancements in marine environments.

Iron Ox

Series B in 2020
Iron Ox, Inc. specializes in the development of autonomous robotic greenhouses aimed at producing fresh, pesticide-free farm products. Founded in 2015 and based in San Carlos, California, the company utilizes plant science, machine learning, and robotics to enhance the availability, quality, and flavor of leafy greens and culinary herbs, including varieties such as romaine lettuce, kale, and basil. By focusing on innovative agricultural technology, Iron Ox aims to make naturally grown and chemical-free produce accessible to consumers everywhere.

Xwing

Series A in 2020
Xwing, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco that specializes in autonomous flight systems for unmanned aircraft. Founded in 2016, Xwing develops software that integrates sensors and mapping capabilities with onboard flight control systems, enabling regional aircraft to navigate, take off, and land safely. The company's solutions are designed for aerospace manufacturers, facilitating the safe operation of uncrewed aircraft in various airspaces under ground supervision. By assembling a team of experts from the aerospace and software industries, Xwing aims to advance the future of pilotless flight for small passenger aircraft.

Hypr

Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2020 and based in Alameda, California, Hypr is an AI robotics company focused on creating advanced autonomous mobility systems. The company aims to develop robots capable of mastering their environments in real-time without the need for human instruction or supervision. Hypr's innovative approach involves utilizing low-cost sensors, compact datasets, and efficient computing to enhance the functionality of its robotic products. By leveraging these technologies, Hypr seeks to deliver novel designs that offer exceptional performance and proficiency in various applications.

Iron Ox

Series A in 2019
Iron Ox, Inc. specializes in the development of autonomous robotic greenhouses aimed at producing fresh, pesticide-free farm products. Founded in 2015 and based in San Carlos, California, the company utilizes plant science, machine learning, and robotics to enhance the availability, quality, and flavor of leafy greens and culinary herbs, including varieties such as romaine lettuce, kale, and basil. By focusing on innovative agricultural technology, Iron Ox aims to make naturally grown and chemical-free produce accessible to consumers everywhere.

Light Field Lab

Series A in 2019
Light Field Lab, Inc. is a technology startup focused on developing holographic capture display systems. Founded in 2017 and based in San Jose, California, the company creates innovative solutions that generate three-dimensional holographic images that can be viewed from multiple angles without the need for head-mounted devices. Its technology aims to project 3D holograms into living spaces, allowing users to experience immersive visuals that respond dynamically to their viewpoint. Additionally, Light Field Lab offers integrated processing and imaging solutions designed to deliver these visuals over commercial network speeds. The company is also working on a universal application programming interface to facilitate the adaptation of existing content for its holographic displays. With a mission to enable a holographic future, Light Field Lab seeks to unlock new business opportunities across both consumer and enterprise markets.

ROAM

Series A in 2018
Roam Robotics, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in the development of innovative exoskeletons and powered orthotics. Founded in 2014, the company aims to make these mobility devices more affordable, comfortable, and safe for home use. Roam's products utilize advanced high-strength fabrics and pneumatic powertrains, which significantly reduce the weight and cost compared to traditional exoskeleton designs. This approach allows for unmatched power-to-weight ratios, enhancing performance while minimizing part count. The company's focus on lightweight and adaptable robotic solutions aims to improve mobility support, ultimately enhancing human capabilities for a wide range of users.

Carrot

Venture Round in 2018
Carrot Inc. is a company based in Redwood City, California, that specializes in smoking cessation through its application, Pivot. Founded in 2015, Carrot offers a unique six-stage program that engages smokers early in their journey without imposing pressure to quit. The program begins by fostering awareness of smoking habits and enhancing confidence in the smoker's ability to change. For those who choose to pursue cessation, Pivot assists users in creating and implementing a personalized quit plan, supported by one-on-one coaching until they achieve stability in their quit journey. This approach emphasizes self-motivation and personal commitment, distinguishing Carrot's service in the field of smoking cessation.

Airy3D

Series A in 2018
AIRY:3D is a startup based in Montreal bent on answering one question: our world has three dimensions, so why can’t our pictures? Our suite of passive light-field recovery technologies ensures that AIRY:3D powered cameras aren’t held hostage by auto-focus, all without sacrificing battery life or image quality. We deliver depth, simply.

More Labs

Series A in 2018
More Labs, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, specializes in liquid dietary supplements, notably its flagship product, Morning Recovery. This formulated drink is designed to support normal metabolism after alcohol consumption. The company's inception was inspired by a trip to South Korea, where founder Sisun Lee discovered effective elixirs that alleviated the discomfort of hangovers. Collaborating with Dr. Jing Liang, a researcher in DHM, Lee developed the initial version of Morning Recovery, which successfully launched on Indiegogo, attracting over $250,000 in funding from a global customer base. Since then, More Labs has experienced consistent growth in the dietary supplement market.

Light Field Lab

Seed Round in 2018
Light Field Lab, Inc. is a technology startup focused on developing holographic capture display systems. Founded in 2017 and based in San Jose, California, the company creates innovative solutions that generate three-dimensional holographic images that can be viewed from multiple angles without the need for head-mounted devices. Its technology aims to project 3D holograms into living spaces, allowing users to experience immersive visuals that respond dynamically to their viewpoint. Additionally, Light Field Lab offers integrated processing and imaging solutions designed to deliver these visuals over commercial network speeds. The company is also working on a universal application programming interface to facilitate the adaptation of existing content for its holographic displays. With a mission to enable a holographic future, Light Field Lab seeks to unlock new business opportunities across both consumer and enterprise markets.

AEye

Series A in 2017
AEye, Inc. specializes in developing vision hardware, software, and algorithms tailored for autonomous vehicles. The company is known for its innovative iDAR platform, which integrates LiDAR, computer vision, and artificial intelligence to enhance perception and motion planning for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles. AEye's product offerings include the 4Sight A and 4Sight M sensors, as well as the AE100 Robotic Perception System and AE200, which are designed to meet the demands of the mobility market with modular and high-performance features. Since its inception in 2013 and a name change in 2016, AEye has established itself as a leader in intelligent sensing technology, securing investment from prestigious firms such as Kleiner Perkins and Intel Capital. The company is headquartered in Dublin, California, within the San Francisco Bay Area.

Airy3D

Seed Round in 2017
AIRY:3D is a startup based in Montreal bent on answering one question: our world has three dimensions, so why can’t our pictures? Our suite of passive light-field recovery technologies ensures that AIRY:3D powered cameras aren’t held hostage by auto-focus, all without sacrificing battery life or image quality. We deliver depth, simply.

Coast Technologies

Seed Round in 2016
Startup based in Pleasanton, CA in stealth mode.

6fusion

Venture Round in 2016
6fusion operates a cloud management platform that transforms public and private cloud resources into a pay-per-use utility model. Utilizing its proprietary Workload Allocation Cube, the company establishes a standardized method for measuring supply and demand of computing resources. This platform serves IT service providers, enterprises, independent software vendors, and infrastructure owners/operators by simplifying Infrastructure-as-a-Service management through a single console. It offers insights into consumption, performance benchmarking, and cost allocation, all while avoiding vendor lock-in. Additionally, 6fusion employs financial intelligence analytics to enhance the economic measurement of IT infrastructure operations, helping organizations analyze utilization rates, consumption patterns, and cost efficiencies effectively.

Tanvas

Series A in 2015
Tanvas, Inc. engages in the development of Surface Haptics technology-based products. The company develops touch screen technology which uses electrostatic fields to create computer-controlled variable friction on the glass and enables people to feel what they see on a screen. Tanvas, Inc. was formerly known as Tangible Haptics LLC. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Chicago. Illinois.
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