Carbon Ventures

SmarterX helps companies know more about consumer products to make, market and move them better. Our customers are the places you shop everyday like Costco and Albertsons, as well as brands like Lysol, Miracle-Gro and Colgate. They use our product intelligence to identify how to best handle regulated consumer products across the supply chain to remain compliant, avoid fines and reduce their environmental impact. We have brought together a passionate team of math nerds, chemistry wizards and retail pros. We work smart and we get stuff done. Because when we know more, we do better.

Fortify is an advanced manufacturing startup that aims to disrupt additive manufacturing, ushering in a new generation of custom, high-performance products. Fortify has developed a patented process that combines 3D printing and magnetics to create aligned reinforced carbon fiber composites. Magnetics and DLP (digital light processing) are used in Fortify's technology to create bespoke microstructures in high-resolution 3D printed composite products. Engineers can create and print items with optimum material qualities for specific purpose. The application focus of the company varies from injection mold tooling to high-performance end-of-life parts.

Idelic is a driver management platform designed to consolidate fleet data systems and automate compliance processes. The platform helps prevent crashes, reduce driver turnover, and lower insurance costs by unlocking the power of data organization, artificial intelligence, and smart driver management. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Novel Effect is a Seattle-based company that specializes in voice-driven media and entertainment. Its primary offering is a voice interactive storytelling application that enhances the reading experience by synchronizing theme music and sound effects with voice recognition technology. This innovative application provides voice-activated companion audio that activates as children read, creating immersive and interactive experiences. By blending physical and digital worlds, Novel Effect aims to foster learning and engagement between children and parents in a manner that is both supportive and non-distracting. The company's focus is on enriching storytelling through technology, making it easier for families to enjoy books, videos, and games together.

Fortify is an advanced manufacturing startup that aims to disrupt additive manufacturing, ushering in a new generation of custom, high-performance products. Fortify has developed a patented process that combines 3D printing and magnetics to create aligned reinforced carbon fiber composites. Magnetics and DLP (digital light processing) are used in Fortify's technology to create bespoke microstructures in high-resolution 3D printed composite products. Engineers can create and print items with optimum material qualities for specific purpose. The application focus of the company varies from injection mold tooling to high-performance end-of-life parts.

WastePlace is an online marketplace that simplifies the process of waste management and recycling by connecting customers with a wide range of service providers. It allows businesses to efficiently book and manage their disposal needs through a single platform. Customers can access various services, including junk removal, dumpster rentals, recycling, hazardous waste disposal, and commercial waste management. The marketplace facilitates a streamlined bidding process, enabling users to compare rates from local haulers and select the most suitable option for their requirements. By consolidating different waste disposal services in one place, WastePlace aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of waste management for its users.

Idelic is a driver management platform designed to consolidate fleet data systems and automate compliance processes. The platform helps prevent crashes, reduce driver turnover, and lower insurance costs by unlocking the power of data organization, artificial intelligence, and smart driver management. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Sayspring, Inc. develops software to create voice interfaces for Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in New York, New York. As of April 16, 2018, Sayspring, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Adobe Inc.

SummitSync is a meetings intelligence platform to power offline experiences for Sales & Marketing teams. The software removes the friction between marketing and CRM systems to track event marketing ROI and sales productivity. For individuals and companies, it enables them to create more qualified meetings with clients and prospects, across their entire event marketing investment. CMO’s, CFO’s and CRO’s utilize SummitSync to provide transparency into their sales & marketing productivity, accountability, and one-to-one customer engagement. For the individual users, the mobile app enables faster discovery, organization and scheduling of key meetings. From handshake to customer journey all seamlessly connected to CRM and Marketing Automation.

Mobius specializes in transforming industrial organic waste streams into environmentally friendly chemicals and materials. The company focuses on utilizing waste generated by the agriculture, forestry, paper, and biofuel industries to develop sustainable solutions. Its flagship product is a proprietary biodegradable polymer derived from lignin, a natural byproduct produced in large quantities by the paper and biofuel sectors. This biopolymer is designed to replace conventional plastics, offering biodegradable plastic pellets suitable for various applications, including horticulture, agriculture, and food service packaging. By promoting the concept of eliminating waste, Mobius aims to create a more sustainable future through innovative material solutions.

Roomi is a free mobile platform that helps people find flexible, affordable co-living solutions. Roomi is a peer-to-peer shared housing marketplace making it safer and easier to rent rooms and find roommates. They are one of the only platforms that does not aggregate listings. Every room rental posted on their platform is user-generated and verified by the Roomi team. Users are able to easily list their empty rooms and potential roommates can browse and apply to move in.

Actionfigure is the leading global provider of transportation intelligence solutions, unlocking the value of location and enabling people to make great transportation choices. Actionfigure works with workplaces, and owners and operators of commercial and multifamily real estate to support employees, tenants, residents, and guests with live transportation intelligence. Our products include industry-pioneering screens, applications, and custom integrations to provide the best-fit solutions for our partners. Actionfigure’s platform curates more than 3,000 data feeds to provide accurate, real-time information about public, private, and shared transportation options. Our proprietary AI algorithms provide best-fit transportation and multimodal trip recommendations, and our software provides unique, actionable insights on transportation and real estate. Actionfigure unlocks the value of location in ways not available anywhere else.