Tomales Bay Capital

Tomales Bay Capital is a global investment firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2014. Specializing in private equity and venture capital, the firm employs a concentrated investment strategy to build long-term positions in innovative companies experiencing critical growth phases. Tomales Bay Capital primarily focuses on the software and artificial intelligence sectors, partnering with founders to develop compounding franchises across various industries and regions. The firm also manages the Tomales Bay Capital Global Growth Fund I, which invests in promising companies worldwide. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Tomales Bay Capital is committed to fostering growth in its portfolio by leveraging its expertise and strategic insights.

Gina Cibuzar

CFO

13 past transactions

Zupee

Series B in 2022
Zupee is a real-money gaming startup that offers a platform for users to participate in quiz tournaments across various topics, including movies, sports, and academics. The app enables players to engage in fun and competitive gameplay, answering questions quickly to maximize their scores and win real cash prizes. By allowing users to choose topics of interest, Zupee combines entertainment with educational value, encouraging users to broaden their knowledge while competing against others. The platform's user-friendly approach and focus on meaningful competition contribute to its industry-leading growth and popularity among players.

Osaro

Series C in 2021
Osaro, Inc. develops industrial-grade artificial intelligence (AI) software to automate the manual picking and assembly tasks in distribution centers and manufacturing facilities. It offers automation solutions for computer and robotic systems driven by advanced machine learning software. The company also provides machine learning products that automatically processes large amounts of unstructured data and learns complex control tasks. Osaro, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Zupee

Series B in 2021
Zupee is a real-money gaming startup that offers a platform for users to participate in quiz tournaments across various topics, including movies, sports, and academics. The app enables players to engage in fun and competitive gameplay, answering questions quickly to maximize their scores and win real cash prizes. By allowing users to choose topics of interest, Zupee combines entertainment with educational value, encouraging users to broaden their knowledge while competing against others. The platform's user-friendly approach and focus on meaningful competition contribute to its industry-leading growth and popularity among players.

Extend

Series C in 2021
Extend, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that offers extended warranties and protection plans for a wide range of consumer products, including electronics, appliances, furniture, jewelry, fitness equipment, and automotive parts. Founded in 2018, Extend provides an innovative platform that allows merchants to seamlessly integrate warranty offerings into their sales processes, both online and offline. Utilizing an API-first approach, the platform enhances the customer experience by streamlining warranty management and claims processing, thereby addressing common issues associated with traditional underwriters. Extend's intelligent decision engine employs machine learning to optimize warranty offers in real-time, improving conversion rates and maximizing revenue for merchants. The platform is compatible with major eCommerce solutions, allowing for quick implementation with minimal technical requirements and offering custom integrations for larger merchants.

Hive

Series D in 2021
Hive is a full-stack AI company established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in computer vision and deep learning, providing practical AI solutions and data labeling services. Hive operates through several key products, including Hive Media, Hive Security, Hive Auto, and Hive Retail. Hive Media offers an analytics platform tailored for broadcasters, brands, and advertising agencies, while Hive Security delivers video analytics and visual intelligence software for security applications. Hive Auto focuses on autonomous vehicles, providing data labeling and visual perception solutions. Hive Retail utilizes deep learning to create customized analytics solutions for retail operations, integrating seamlessly with client systems. Additionally, Hive Data serves as a two-sided marketplace for machine learning data labeling, leveraging a network of over two million workers to generate high-quality datasets for various applications, including autonomous driving and robotics.

Carta

Series F in 2020
Carta is a transfer agent for private companies that enables seed-stage to pre-IPO companies to manage equity electronically with the participation of their shareholders, employees, auditors, and legal counsel. It digitizes paper stock certificates along with stock options, warrants, and derivatives to create a real-time image of who owns what at a startup. Carta receives funding from a group of investors, including Draper VC, Expansion VC, k9 Ventures, Elefund, Subtraction Capital, Scott Banister, XG Ventures, Kima Ventures, Andy Palmer, and Structure Capital. It was founded by Manu Kumar and Henry Ward in 2012 as eShares, Carta is based in Mountain View, California.

Hive

Series C in 2020
Hive is a full-stack AI company established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in computer vision and deep learning, providing practical AI solutions and data labeling services. Hive operates through several key products, including Hive Media, Hive Security, Hive Auto, and Hive Retail. Hive Media offers an analytics platform tailored for broadcasters, brands, and advertising agencies, while Hive Security delivers video analytics and visual intelligence software for security applications. Hive Auto focuses on autonomous vehicles, providing data labeling and visual perception solutions. Hive Retail utilizes deep learning to create customized analytics solutions for retail operations, integrating seamlessly with client systems. Additionally, Hive Data serves as a two-sided marketplace for machine learning data labeling, leveraging a network of over two million workers to generate high-quality datasets for various applications, including autonomous driving and robotics.

Hive

Series B in 2018
Hive is a full-stack AI company established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in computer vision and deep learning, providing practical AI solutions and data labeling services. Hive operates through several key products, including Hive Media, Hive Security, Hive Auto, and Hive Retail. Hive Media offers an analytics platform tailored for broadcasters, brands, and advertising agencies, while Hive Security delivers video analytics and visual intelligence software for security applications. Hive Auto focuses on autonomous vehicles, providing data labeling and visual perception solutions. Hive Retail utilizes deep learning to create customized analytics solutions for retail operations, integrating seamlessly with client systems. Additionally, Hive Data serves as a two-sided marketplace for machine learning data labeling, leveraging a network of over two million workers to generate high-quality datasets for various applications, including autonomous driving and robotics.

Wish

Series E in 2015
Founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, Wish is an e-commerce platform that offers a wide range of affordable goods to consumers globally. The platform utilizes big data, machine learning, and search technologies to deliver a visually engaging and personalized shopping experience. Wish connects customers with a vast network of direct suppliers, enabling access to quality products through a mobile-friendly interface. It features a diverse product selection, including clothing, accessories, gaming equipment, cosmetics, and mobile covers. By 2018, Wish had attracted over 80 million monthly active users and collaborated with more than one million merchants, selling nearly one billion products each year. The company primarily generates revenue from Europe, while also maintaining a presence in North America, South America, and other regions.

Uber

Series E in 2015
Uber Technologies, Inc. is a technology company that operates a mobile application connecting consumers with independent drivers for ridesharing services, as well as facilitating food delivery through its Eats segment. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, Uber has expanded its operations to over 600 cities worldwide, serving customers across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The company has diversified its offerings into five segments: Rides, Eats, Freight, Other Bets, and Advanced Technologies Group. The Rides segment enables users to request rides from a variety of vehicle types, while the Eats segment allows for restaurant discovery and food delivery. The Freight segment connects carriers with shippers for logistics services. Uber is also focused on developing autonomous vehicle technology through its Advanced Technologies Group. By leveraging its platform, Uber aims to enhance urban mobility and deliver innovative transportation solutions globally.

SpaceX

Series G in 2015
Space Exploration Technologies is a space-transportation startup company founded by Elon Musk. SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. SpaceX develops crew and cargo capsules, engines, cryogenic tank structures, avionics, equipment, guidance, and control software. The company is developing the partially reusable launch vehicles Falcon 1 and Falcon 9. Founded in 2002, Space Exploration Technologies is headquartered in Hawthorne, California.

Houzz

Series D in 2014
Houzz Inc. operates an online platform dedicated to home design and furnishings, connecting homeowners, design enthusiasts, and home improvement professionals globally. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Houzz provides users with a comprehensive resource for home remodeling and design, featuring the largest residential design database in the world. The platform allows local businesses and national brands to advertise, while enabling professionals to establish an online presence through dedicated profiles. Users can discover design inspiration, hire professionals, and purchase a wide array of home products, including furniture, lighting, and outdoor items. Additionally, Houzz Pro offers a Software-as-a-Service solution for home remodeling and design professionals to manage their business effectively. With offices in various international locations, Houzz serves a vibrant community, facilitating project management and enhancing the overall home improvement experience.

Nutanix

Secondary Market in 2014
Nutanix is a cloud software company that provides a comprehensive enterprise cloud platform, enabling organizations to build and manage hybrid multi-cloud infrastructures. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Nutanix offers a range of solutions, including Acropolis for virtualization and storage, Nutanix Prism for management and analytics, and Nutanix Calm for application lifecycle automation. The company's services also encompass software-defined storage solutions, cloud-native environment management, and disaster recovery services. Notably, Nutanix Beam, a multi-cloud optimization service, enhances cloud cost efficiency by delivering insights into consumption patterns and automating security compliance. Serving diverse industries such as healthcare, finance, and technology, Nutanix aims to simplify IT operations, allowing businesses to focus on innovation while efficiently managing their data and applications across various environments.
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