Octave Ventures

General Radar develops high resolution 3d radar for autonomous systems. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Mountain View, California.

FreeWire Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturer of mobile electric vehicle (EV) chargers based in San Leandro, California. Established in 2014, the company specializes in smart battery systems that provide mobile and distributed power solutions. Its product line includes the Mobi Charger v0, capable of charging at speeds of up to 5kW, the Mobi Charger v1, which offers charging as a service with attendant support, and the Mobi Charger v2, a semi-autonomous unit that provides dual level 2 and single level 3 charging options. FreeWire's systems deliver clean and quiet power on-site, effectively replacing or supplementing diesel generators for various remote power applications. By offering flexible and easily deployable charging solutions, FreeWire enables its customers to electrify operations previously reliant on fossil fuels while avoiding the complexity and costs associated with traditional infrastructure upgrades. The company is supported by venture capital and partnerships with global corporations.

Cornami, Inc. is a high-performance computing company based in Campbell, California, with additional offices in Sacramento and Boston. Established in 2011, the company specializes in innovative technologies that enhance software performance, power efficiency, latency, and computational footprints. Cornami has developed patented multi-core technology that optimizes the use of heterogeneous cores in a concurrent and parallel manner. This technology enables scalability from thousands of cores on a single chip to millions across a system, facilitating real-time computing while minimizing costs and power consumption. The company aims to significantly improve compute performance in various markets, particularly focusing on Big Data. Additionally, Cornami's technology supports real-time fully homomorphic encryption, allowing developers and enterprises to achieve high performance on any device, thereby enhancing return on investment and operational efficiency.

Cornami, Inc. is a high-performance computing company based in Campbell, California, with additional offices in Sacramento and Boston. Established in 2011, the company specializes in innovative technologies that enhance software performance, power efficiency, latency, and computational footprints. Cornami has developed patented multi-core technology that optimizes the use of heterogeneous cores in a concurrent and parallel manner. This technology enables scalability from thousands of cores on a single chip to millions across a system, facilitating real-time computing while minimizing costs and power consumption. The company aims to significantly improve compute performance in various markets, particularly focusing on Big Data. Additionally, Cornami's technology supports real-time fully homomorphic encryption, allowing developers and enterprises to achieve high performance on any device, thereby enhancing return on investment and operational efficiency.

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.

ZeroEyes, Inc. is an artificial intelligence-based security company focused on preventing casualties and identifying weapons in real-time. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, ZeroEyes integrates with existing camera systems to detect firearms and send immediate alerts to authorities, enhancing situational awareness and response times for first responders. The company's solutions are applicable across various sectors, including education, commercial travel, healthcare, and live events, addressing the need for effective security in schools, corporate environments, and public spaces. By utilizing advanced computer vision technology, ZeroEyes transforms standard surveillance networks into proactive early warning systems for firearms-related threats, allowing for prompt intervention during potential active shooter incidents.

RED 6 INC. is a company based in Santa Monica, California, that specializes in outdoor augmented reality solutions specifically for air combat training. Founded in 2017, it has developed the Airborne Tactical Augmented Reality System (ATARS), which allows real pilots in actual aircraft to engage with synthetically generated adversaries in real time. This innovative platform enhances military training by integrating virtual and constructive elements into real-world environments, enabling pilots and ground operators to detect synthetic threats during high-speed operations. By revolutionizing augmented reality applications for military training, RED 6 aims to improve readiness and operational capabilities for armed forces worldwide.

Advocado is the first real-time cross-media optimization & audience platform that makes advertising perform better by using signals in the physical world (like TV Ads or in-program content) to trigger real-time actions across search, social and shopping platforms and building organic digital audiences based on advertiser affinity; all the while, collecting the data to prove value created. Ultimately, we help CMO’s and marketing leaders deliver better results while breaking down organizational silos and respecting consumer privacy.

Valted Seq is a discovery stage biopharmaceutical company based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, focused on developing therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. The company leverages big data to identify novel biomarkers and neurodegenerative pathways, which are crucial for the advancement of new therapeutics and diagnostics, including companion diagnostics. Valted Seq has established the world’s largest repository of single-cell sequencing data derived from high-quality, clinically characterized brain tissues of patients suffering from these conditions. This extensive database supports the development of precision therapeutics, ensuring patients can access innovative treatments tailored to their specific needs.

Maidbot is on a mission to bridge the gap between robots and humans - starting with Rosie - the world's very first housekeeping robot for hotels and commercial buildings. Like a self-driving car, Rosie navigates intelligently through the space while cleaning floors and collecting invaluable operational and environmental data. Maidbot's automated systems deliver unprecedented value to hotel operators, room attendants, and hotel guests. There are three major issues Maidbot is tackling: *Housekeeping is the highest variable cost regardless of the hotel. *Room attendants have the highest injury rates in the service sector. *Current commercial cleaning practices are inconsistent and hard to objectively manage. By using Maidbot's systems, hotel and commercial cleaning operators will see an increase in profitability; healthier and happier staff; and higher guest satisfaction. In addition, room attendants will be able to focus on less strenuous tasks - ultimately reducing injury rates. Finally, guests will have a more enjoyable experience through consistent cleanliness and more flexible check-in and check-out times. Given the size and scale of the hospitality market, a lack of innovation in the field, and the potential to improve the health and safety of room attendants; Maidbot transforms the industry by leveraging the power of robotics. By solving the two biggest issues in housekeeping – time and injuries – Maidbot revolutionizes commercial cleaning - one bot at a time.

Finch Therapeutics is a mission-driven microbiome engineering company, is developing novel microbial therapies to serve patients with serious and unmet medical needs. The company uses machine learning algorithms to reverse engineer successful fecal transplantations and other clinical datasets, identifying the microbes that drive responses in patients. This human-centric discovery model leverages clinical data to focus on in-vitro and in-vivo efforts on cocktails of microbes that have already demonstrated safety and efficacy in humans. This enables early retirement of translational risk and avoids the challenges of extrapolating host-specific effects from animal models. Finch Therapeutics was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts.

Luminar Technologies, Inc. is a vehicle sensor and software company that specializes in lidar technology for passenger vehicles and trucks. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Luminar operates in two main segments: Autonomy Solutions and Other Component Sales. The Autonomy Solutions segment focuses on designing, manufacturing, and selling lidar sensors and related software for original equipment manufacturers across various sectors, including automotive and commercial vehicles. The company has developed a unique lidar sensor that satisfies the rigorous performance and safety standards required for advanced autonomous vehicles. Luminar has partnered with several leading global automakers and is set to integrate its technology into platforms such as Volvo’s next generation of consumer vehicles, enhancing vehicle safety beyond existing advanced driving assistance systems. The Other Component Sales segment involves designing and consulting on non-standard integrated circuits for government and defense sectors.

Palantir Technologies Inc. is a data analytics company that develops platforms for integrating, managing, and analyzing large volumes of information for public institutions, commercial enterprises, and non-profit organizations globally. Its primary products include Palantir Gotham, tailored for government applications, and Palantir Foundry, designed for commercial clients. These platforms facilitate collaboration among analysts and enable comprehensive data analysis across various sectors, including healthcare, finance, defense, and law enforcement. Palantir’s solutions address issues such as fraud detection, crisis response, cybersecurity, and disaster preparedness. Founded in 2003 in Denver, Colorado, the company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, and has established strategic partnerships with clients like United Airlines.

Touch-Writer has created natural input technology that enables users of mobile devices to 'gesture' input including text, cursor movements, manipulate highlight areas and cut, copy and paste. We endeavor to improve the clumsy input experience offered by touch-keyboards, as well as the awkward features provided to do simple things such as move cursors and manipulate text. Touch-Writer uses originally derived gesture recognition technology which is the first of it's kind. We developed the technology during a long R&D period in Frankfurt, and are now based in Toronto. Touch-Writer is an Intellectual Property company - we license solutions to OEM's and 3rd party providers, we do not have a consumer solution product.