Ridgeline

Ridgeline Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2019, with offices in Memphis, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., and Sydney. The firm focuses on investing in unlisted emerging companies, particularly those that align with U.S. national security needs and the procurement themes of the "Five Eyes" intelligence alliance. Ridgeline targets technology businesses with the potential to transform enterprise operations across software and hardware. By providing capital and support, the firm aims to create revenue-generating opportunities for companies ranging from seed stage to Series B. Ridgeline is backed by WestExec Advisors, a group of senior national security professionals with extensive experience in the U.S. government, which enhances its ability to connect founders with essential resources and relationships necessary for successfully navigating the market.

Ryan Clinton

General Partner

Brandon Harris

Principal

James Tennant

Managing Director

15 past transactions

RKVST

Series A in 2022
Internet connected Things need maintenance to produce clean and reliable data for enterprise. It is a shared responsibility to maintain Things through updates. Our vision is to align everyone in the value chain for safe, efficient and sustainable Internet Things that create truthful data for man or machine to act with assured intelligence. Jitsuin is founded by industry veterans with expertise in silicon chip security architecture, secure software development, cryptography and device manufacturing. The team applies blockchain technology to shared device lifecycle assurance as a foundation for truthful data, which enables autonomous smart contracts and open data markets to realize the true value of IoT.

AI Squared

Seed Round in 2022
Our mission at AI Squared is to be a global leader in AI integration providing increased adoption of AI, to impact organizations and lives. We value and believe in equitable access to AI where all people can adopt AI and have access to AI technology and insights regardless of their ethnicity, socio-economic status, educational or career level, work role, age, physical ability, or any other quality. The goal of our AI Squared technology is to level this playing field by providing AI integration technologies that would increase AI adoption and enable access to AI for anyone. This is our story. Dr. Benjamin Harvey was the Chief of Operations Data Science at NSA where he experienced challenges first-hand associated with the inability to adopt AI, provide equitable access to AI, and unlock the value of AI for intelligence analysts and the military warfighter. His inspiration came from his two brothers who were Army officers recently deployed to the Middle East (Kuwait, Iraq and Qatar) and SW Asia (Afghanistan and Pakistan) who both relied on intelligence to achieve mission. He began a journey and developed a solution to solve these inequities that simplifies and accelerates AI integration into applications ultimately protecting lives of Americans and military warfighters in similar situations as his brothers. Our vision is to build the world’s most powerful model integration framework and AI integration software which enables any application to become AI-powered. For the first time ever data scientists can describe their models using our model integration framework and our AI integration software will overlay intelligence from inference results directly into a pre-existing web application. We provide application developers with a software (e.g. SDK) and analysts with a no/low-code solution to customize the user experience

Agolo

Series A in 2022
Agolo, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence platform designed to create real-time summaries from unstructured data. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, Agolo employs machine learning and natural language processing to analyze vast amounts of information, enabling users to quickly grasp key points relevant to their interests. The platform enhances the efficiency of analysts by summarizing thousands of documents and identifying connections between subjects, thereby facilitating better decision-making in fields such as finance and intelligence. By streamlining the information processing workflow, Agolo allows professionals to focus on strategic actions rather than data interpretation.

Q-CTRL

Series B in 2021
Q-CTRL Pty Ltd, established in 2017 and located in Pyrmont, Australia, specializes in developing software tools and firmware for the quantum computing sector. The company focuses on addressing critical challenges in quantum technology, such as noise and decoherence, which affect the performance of quantum devices. By leveraging its expertise in quantum control engineering, Q-CTRL provides intuitive software solutions designed to reduce errors in quantum bits, thereby stabilizing quantum hardware. Its offerings are particularly relevant in the NISQ (Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum) era, allowing users to better understand and manage the impacts of noise and errors in quantum systems. Through its innovative approach, Q-CTRL aims to make quantum technology more practical and accessible for various applications, including quantum sensing in defense.

Neural Magic

Series A in 2021
Neural Magic is unlocking the possibility of machine learning, by re-imagining how deep learning is done. A team of pioneers, we believe machine learning has the potential to alter the trajectory of human history. Break free of limitations. Be a part of the future.

Altana AI

Series A in 2021
Altana AI specializes in developing artificial intelligence software solutions for supply chain management, aimed at enhancing visibility and risk management in global trade. Founded in 2018 and based in New York, the company leverages extensive economic data to create a shared AI platform that facilitates better decision-making for governments, businesses, financial institutions, and logistics providers. Its flagship product, The Altana Trade Knowledge Graph, provides a real-time overview of transactions, ownership, movements, cyber activities, and associated risks within the global trade network. By integrating various data sources and utilizing machine learning, Altana AI seeks to make trade safer, more efficient, and more profitable for its clients.

Replicated

Series C in 2021
Replicated, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing tools for the distribution and management of third-party applications within enterprise settings. Founded in 2014 and based in Culver City, California, Replicated offers a solution that enables businesses to deploy and manage software as a service (SaaS) applications within their own firewalls, either in on-premises data centers or private clouds. This approach allows cloud-based SaaS vendors to deliver a version of their products that can be easily installed, licensed, and supported without the need to maintain separate codebases or additional features for different deployment environments. Replicated's software simplifies the process for clients, enhancing their ability to support and manage applications effectively.

MachineMetrics

Series B in 2021
MachineMetrics Inc. develops real-time production monitoring software tailored for manufacturing companies across various industries, including aerospace, automotive, and medical devices. Founded in 2014 and based in Northampton, Massachusetts, the company offers an automated cloud solution that collects, analyzes, and visualizes data from machines. This platform provides live visibility into production processes, enabling workers to respond to manufacturing issues with real-time dashboards and notifications. By simplifying the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technology on the shop floor, MachineMetrics empowers manufacturers to make informed decisions and enhance operational efficiency. The solution boasts an average efficiency improvement of over 20% for its clients, driven by deep manufacturing analytics and artificial intelligence-based predictive notifications.

PlanetWatchers

Seed Round in 2021
PlanetWatchers, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that provides a geospatial analytics platform designed for monitoring natural assets across various sectors, including forestry and oil and gas. Founded in 2016, the company utilizes a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model to deliver its solutions to enterprises, governments, and non-governmental organizations. By integrating advanced machine learning algorithms, elastic cloud infrastructure, and multi-source satellite sensors, PlanetWatchers offers a comprehensive monitoring and alerting system. This technology enables users to manage large-scale assets effectively, providing critical information that supports decision-making and operational efficiency at both global and regional levels.

SatVu

Seed Round in 2021
Satellite Vu will monitor the temperature of every building on the planet in near real time to determine valuable insights into economic activity, energy efficiency and carbon footprint. ​We are passionate about supporting decision making around the world related to: the Energy industry, investors monitoring economic activity, sustainable finance. Natural Disaster responders, building operators & Plastics Cleanup.

Cape Privacy

Series A in 2021
Empowering data scientists and data owners to collaborate in a secure and trusted way

Eclypsium

Series B in 2020
Eclypsium, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Portland, Oregon, founded in 2017. It specializes in a cloud-based device security platform designed to protect the firmware and hardware layers of enterprise infrastructure, which includes laptops, servers, and networking equipment. The platform enables security teams to gain insights into vulnerabilities below the operating system, allowing for the implementation of essential security controls. Additionally, Eclypsium focuses on digital supply chain security, ensuring the integrity of critical software, firmware, and hardware within organizations. By addressing risks associated with complex technology supply chains, Eclypsium aims to enhance the overall security posture of enterprises and government agencies.

Harbr

Funding Round in 2020
Harbr Group Limited is a London-based company that offers a digital data exchange platform designed to facilitate data collection and the creation of data-driven business models. Established in 2017, Harbr enables organizations to derive greater value from their data by providing a secure, custom-branded platform for data sharing and collaboration. This enterprise-level service transforms data and models into self-service digital products, allowing for granular control over data sharing with both internal and external stakeholders. Harbr's solutions support cloud data deployment, making it easier for businesses to implement and manage their data strategies effectively.

Agolo

Venture Round in 2020
Agolo, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence platform designed to create real-time summaries from unstructured data. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, Agolo employs machine learning and natural language processing to analyze vast amounts of information, enabling users to quickly grasp key points relevant to their interests. The platform enhances the efficiency of analysts by summarizing thousands of documents and identifying connections between subjects, thereby facilitating better decision-making in fields such as finance and intelligence. By streamlining the information processing workflow, Agolo allows professionals to focus on strategic actions rather than data interpretation.

SatVu

Seed Round in 2019
Satellite Vu will monitor the temperature of every building on the planet in near real time to determine valuable insights into economic activity, energy efficiency and carbon footprint. ​We are passionate about supporting decision making around the world related to: the Energy industry, investors monitoring economic activity, sustainable finance. Natural Disaster responders, building operators & Plastics Cleanup.
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