Gates Ventures

Lumotive LLC, founded in 2017 and based in Bellevue, Washington, specializes in developing innovative solid-state lidar systems using liquid crystal metasurface (LCM) technology. The company's advanced beam-steering solutions are designed for various applications, including autonomous vehicles, robotics, and industrial automation. By utilizing mature semiconductor manufacturing processes, Lumotive's lidar systems aim to provide small, cost-effective 3D perception capabilities with exceptional performance and reliability. This technology significantly simplifies lidar systems, making them more suitable for mass adoption while enhancing their overall effectiveness in the automotive and related industries.

Lumotive LLC, founded in 2017 and based in Bellevue, Washington, specializes in developing innovative solid-state lidar systems using liquid crystal metasurface (LCM) technology. The company's advanced beam-steering solutions are designed for various applications, including autonomous vehicles, robotics, and industrial automation. By utilizing mature semiconductor manufacturing processes, Lumotive's lidar systems aim to provide small, cost-effective 3D perception capabilities with exceptional performance and reliability. This technology significantly simplifies lidar systems, making them more suitable for mass adoption while enhancing their overall effectiveness in the automotive and related industries.

Vicarious Surgical Inc. is a Massachusetts-based company that specializes in developing a robotic system for minimally invasive surgery, integrating virtual reality technology to enhance surgical precision. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on creating a surgical robot that allows surgeons to perform procedures with improved 3D visualization and accurate control. The Vicarious Surgical Robotic System is specifically designed for abdominal access and utilizes a single port for entry, aiming to streamline surgical processes and improve patient outcomes.

Mainspring designs and develops digital business strategies. The company provides consulting services focusing on digital technologies, business optimization, and technology enablement. Mainspring, formerly known as Mainspring Communications Inc., was founded in 1996 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.