Playground Global

Playground Global is a Palo Alto-based venture capital firm founded in 2015 that specializes in early-stage investments in deep technology. The firm focuses on supporting technical founders with engineering expertise and is dedicated to transforming innovative ideas into impactful businesses that benefit society and the environment. Playground Global invests in a range of sectors, including next-generation computing, automation, energy transition, and engineered biology, while fostering a collaborative environment to nurture entrepreneurial talent. Additionally, the firm manages multiple funds that target investments in information technology, deep tech, and scientific sectors, typically committing between $10 million and $20 million per investment.

Peter Barrett Ph.D

Co-Founder & General Partner

Jory Bell

General Partner

Justin Ernest

Senior Associate

Matt Hershenson

Co-Founder & General Partner

Jade Lai

Principal

Bruce Leak

Co-Founding Partner & General Partner

Andy Rubin

Founder, Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer

Meghan Seefried

Associate, Finance

Victoria Sun

Principal

Sandy Taylor

Chief Financial Officer

Phyllis Whiteley Ph.D

Venture Partner

Laurie Yoler

General Partner

91 past transactions

Manifold Bio

Series A in 2022
Manifold Bio is a biotechnology company that features a platform that enables multiplexed quantitation of protein therapeutic designs, generating unprecedented data throughout the drug development process to unlock measurement-driven design. The company is building a protein barcoding platform to bring the power of multiplexed measurement to the development of protein therapeutics. It was founded in 2020 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

FarmWise

Series B in 2022
FarmWise Labs, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of robotic machinery aimed at improving agricultural practices. The company focuses on creating vegetable weeders that offer effective weeding and thinning solutions, while also monitoring the growth of herbicides. Founded in 2016 and located in San Francisco, California, FarmWise employs mechanical engineering to enhance farming efficiency and streamline operations, ultimately supporting increased food production. The company was previously known as DeepLook, Inc.

Ultima Genomics

Venture Round in 2022
Ultima Genomics is unleashing the power of genomics at scale. Ultima Genomics drives the scale of genomic information to enable unprecedented advances in biology and improvements in human health. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Newark, California.

Agility Robotics

Series B in 2022
Agility Robotics Inc. is a robotics development company founded in 2015 and based in Albany, Oregon. It specializes in designing and developing bipedal robots, notably Cassie, which is capable of walking and running. The company leverages its expertise in legged locomotion, rooted in extensive academic research, to create robots that serve as mobile sensor platforms and can operate in real-world environments. Agility Robotics aims to produce efficient, agile, and robust mobility solutions that can work alongside humans in various settings, such as offices, factories, and homes. Its technology enables clients to automate tasks in diverse terrains with minimal programming, addressing the practical needs of academic, corporate, and military sectors.

d-Matrix

Series A in 2022
d-Matrix is a computing platform designed to target artificial intelligence inferencing workloads in the data center. Its mission is to build and deploy the world’s first brain-inspired AI compute engine for a broad class of inferencing workloads in the multi-billion dollar cloud and infrastructure edge markets.

Mangata Networks

Series A in 2022
Developer of satellite-enabled telecommunication technology designed to help businesses create a bridge between connectivity and access. The company's technology enables seamless integration into networks and lets scaling of data connectivity across geographies, enabling businesses to save money and have access to continuous connectivity.

RightHand Robotics

Venture Round in 2021
RightHand Robotics, Inc. specializes in manufacturing robotic order-picking systems designed for various industrial applications, including e-commerce, food handling, and flexible manufacturing. The company offers innovative products such as the ReFlex SF, which features a 3D-printed palm equipped with servos and compliant fingers, and the ReFlex TakkTile, a tactile sensor that enhances the robots' ability to grasp items gently and make adjustments to avoid errors. Their technology allows robots to automatically grasp a wide range of items from bins and cases, eliminating the need for extensive data-entry or parameter-tuning, thereby making the systems cost-effective and adaptable to the evolving needs of businesses. Founded in 2015, RightHand Robotics is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with a sales and business development office located in Frankfurt, Germany.

Universal Hydrogen

Series B in 2021
Universal Hydrogen is a fuel logistics company making hydrogen-powered commercial flight a near-term reality.

Pandion

Series A in 2021
Pandion has developed a technology platform for e-commerce players to manage capacity problems during peak periods. The logistics platform helps all businesses provide one and two-day shipping, and makes on-time delivery possible for more retailers, regardless of size and scale. Pandion’s delivery management software uses machine learning to avoid shipping delays and optimize delivery networks.

Velo3D

Post in 2021
Velo3D, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced metal 3D printing technology. The company produces the Sapphire Printer, a metal additive manufacturing system that utilizes laser powder bed fusion to enable support-free metal printing. This innovative approach allows for greater design flexibility by minimizing the need for support structures. Velo3D also offers Flow, a simulation-driven software for print preparation, and Assure, a quality assurance and control system that ensures consistency and reliability in production. The company serves various sectors, including contract manufacturing, aviation, aerospace, energy, and industrial markets. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Campbell, California, Velo3D integrates software, hardware, and process control to enhance the capabilities of metal additive manufacturing.

Lacuna Technologies

Series A in 2021
Lacuna Technologies, Inc. develops and provides cloud based open-source transportation software for local governments. It also provides digital mobility infrastructure services that include operation, integration, and support for open source systems, such as the Mobility Data Specification (MDS), the General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS), the General Bikeshare Feed Specification (GBFS), and Emerging Open Mapping Systems. The company also provides strategic consulting, and technology and program delivery services to help cities develop strategic plans around transportation technology, and to deliver individual technology programs. It serves cities and support transportation, and public works agencies worldwide. Lacuna Technologies, Inc. was founded in 2018 and is based in Palo Alto, California.

Strand Therapeutics

Series A in 2021
Strand Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2017. It specializes in genetically programming mRNA to develop innovative therapies aimed at enhancing patient health. The company utilizes mRNA programming technology to control the location, timing, and intensity of therapeutic protein expression within the body. This is achieved through mRNA-encoded logic circuits that can identify and respond to unique microRNA expression signatures in cells, allowing for targeted and regulated protein expression. Strand Therapeutics focuses on creating gene therapies powered by synthetic biology, including immunotherapies designed to stimulate the production of cancer-targeting proteins, thereby bolstering the immune system's ability to combat cancer.

Anjuna

Series B in 2021
Anjuna Security Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in a data-in-use platform designed to protect sensitive data during processing, transit, and at rest. Founded in 2017, Anjuna's technology enables organizations to secure their applications and key management systems in the cloud without requiring any changes to existing code. The platform creates a software perimeter around applications, delivering hardware-grade security that allows sensitive workloads to operate safely in public cloud environments. This approach eliminates the need for securing or patching the underlying infrastructure, as it protects applications even against threats from users with root or physical access. By seamlessly encrypting data end-to-end with secure enclaves, Anjuna empowers enterprises to run their most critical operations while maintaining robust security against insider threats.

Artificial

Series A in 2021
Artificial, Inc. is a software development company focused on automating laboratory operations. Founded in 2017 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company offers a range of products designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of scientific research. Key offerings include Flow Scheduler, which aids in the setup, tracking, and optimization of laboratory workflows; Flow Tools, which provides web-based tools for managing robots and automation equipment; Element SDK, a toolkit for creating robotic automation applications; and Substrate Core, a specialized infrastructure for controlling distributed cyber-physical systems. The company's solutions are tailored for scientists and automation engineers, aiming to streamline processes and improve collaboration between human operators and robotic systems in laboratory environments.

Universal Hydrogen

Series A in 2021
Universal Hydrogen is a fuel logistics company making hydrogen-powered commercial flight a near-term reality.

EraDB

Series A in 2021
EraDB is a company based in Bainbridge Island, Washington, specializing in the development of a time-series database specifically designed for machine learning and anomaly detection. The database is tailored to meet the needs of applications that require efficient processing and analysis of time-stamped data, making it a valuable tool for organizations that rely on advanced data analytics to identify trends and anomalies in their datasets. By focusing on these advanced functionalities, EraDB aims to provide a robust solution for businesses seeking to leverage time-series data for improved decision-making and operational efficiency.

Saltbox

Series A in 2021
Saltbox, Inc. provides co-working and co-warehousing rental services. The company provides office spaces and private warehouse suites on rent to importers and exporters, distributors, and e-commerce operators. It also provides support services and facilities, including Wi-Fi, loading docks, warehouse equipment, mail services, a photography stage, conference rooms, enterprise security, temperature controlled environment, and common areas. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Outpace Bio

Series A in 2021
Outpace Bio is a biotechnology company that creates smart cell therapies aimed at improving efficacy and safety. It offers a platform that combines custom-designed biological functions with cellular control modalities that program the right response at the right time and place. It creates a mechanism-driven solution tailor-made to improve efficacy and safety. The company collaborates with Lyell Immunopharma to develop and commercialize a potential immune cell therapy for the treatment of cancer, auto-immune diseases, infectious diseases, degenerative diseases, regenerative medicine, metabolic disorders, and genetic disorders, enabling healthcare providers to cure a wide range of diseases as per patient's need.

1910 Genetics

Series A in 2021
AI for new drug discovery

Pandion

Seed Round in 2021
Pandion has developed a technology platform for e-commerce players to manage capacity problems during peak periods. The logistics platform helps all businesses provide one and two-day shipping, and makes on-time delivery possible for more retailers, regardless of size and scale. Pandion’s delivery management software uses machine learning to avoid shipping delays and optimize delivery networks.

Relativity Space

Series D in 2020
Relativity Space, based in Long Beach, California, is a manufacturer of orbital rockets and provides production, testing, and launch services for satellites in the United States. Founded in 2015, the company is pioneering a new approach to aerospace with the development of Terran 1, the world’s first entirely 3D printed rocket. By integrating 3D printing, artificial intelligence, and autonomous robotics, Relativity Space aims to revolutionize the manufacturing process, significantly reducing the number of components required and shortening production time. This vertically integrated platform seeks to simplify the aerospace supply chain and is focused on enabling a multiplanetary future for humanity. The company is supported by prominent investors, reflecting its innovative vision for expanding human presence beyond Earth.

Ayar Labs

Series B in 2020
Ayar Labs, Inc. develops advanced optical interconnect solutions, specializing in high-density electronic-photonic chiplets and lasers. Its flagship product, TeraPHY, is a monolithic in-package optical I/O solution designed for applications demanding high bandwidth, low latency, and energy efficiency in short-reach interconnects. Complementing TeraPHY, the company offers SuperNova, a multiwavelength light source that provides continuous wave light essential for TeraPHY's operation. By utilizing patented technologies based on industry-standard silicon processing techniques, Ayar Labs aims to enhance interconnect bandwidth density while reducing power consumption, thereby transforming traditional electrical interconnects in the semiconductor and computing sectors. The company's innovations are applicable across various industries, including artificial intelligence, cloud computing, telecommunications, aerospace, and military applications. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, Ayar Labs is committed to addressing the challenges posed by increasing data volumes through the miniaturization of fiber optic transceivers.

Robust.AI

Series A in 2020
Robust AI, Inc. develops a industrial-grade cognitive platform that brings common sense reasoning to robots. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Palo Alto, California.

Agility Robotics

Series B in 2020
Agility Robotics Inc. is a robotics development company founded in 2015 and based in Albany, Oregon. It specializes in designing and developing bipedal robots, notably Cassie, which is capable of walking and running. The company leverages its expertise in legged locomotion, rooted in extensive academic research, to create robots that serve as mobile sensor platforms and can operate in real-world environments. Agility Robotics aims to produce efficient, agile, and robust mobility solutions that can work alongside humans in various settings, such as offices, factories, and homes. Its technology enables clients to automate tasks in diverse terrains with minimal programming, addressing the practical needs of academic, corporate, and military sectors.

Lassogen

Seed Round in 2020
Lassogen is a biotechnology company exploring lasso peptides as a way to develop new medicines. Lassogen was founded in 2019 to unlock the full potential of lasso peptides as a new therapeutic modality for diagnosing and treating some of our most intractable health challenges. The company is the result of a convergence of technological advances that have opened the door to a vast, new, untapped source of novel medicines.

NextSilicon

Series B in 2020
Stealth

NextSilicon

Series B in 2020
Stealth

Manifold Bio

Seed Round in 2020
Manifold Bio is a biotechnology company that features a platform that enables multiplexed quantitation of protein therapeutic designs, generating unprecedented data throughout the drug development process to unlock measurement-driven design. The company is building a protein barcoding platform to bring the power of multiplexed measurement to the development of protein therapeutics. It was founded in 2020 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Bodyport

Series A in 2020
Bodyport Inc. manufactures sensor fitted weighing scales for cardiac patients. It offers Bodyport, a biomarker-driven virtual clinic for the prevention and management of heart disease. Its device measures blood pressure, heart rate, heart rate variability, arterial stiffness, and health assessment through a person’s feet. The company also provides online patient portal and educational materials. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Skydio

Series C in 2020
Skydio, Inc. is a leading drone manufacturer based in Redwood City, California, specializing in autonomous flight technology. Founded in 2014, the company designs, assembles, and supports drones primarily for applications in public safety, inspection, and defense. Skydio utilizes artificial intelligence to develop intelligent flying machines that cater to consumers, enterprises, and government clients. Its products are available for purchase online and are employed across various industry sectors, enhancing operational efficiency and safety. Skydio's focus on advanced technology positions it as a key player in the rapidly evolving drone market.

Anjuna

Series A in 2020
Anjuna Security Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in a data-in-use platform designed to protect sensitive data during processing, transit, and at rest. Founded in 2017, Anjuna's technology enables organizations to secure their applications and key management systems in the cloud without requiring any changes to existing code. The platform creates a software perimeter around applications, delivering hardware-grade security that allows sensitive workloads to operate safely in public cloud environments. This approach eliminates the need for securing or patching the underlying infrastructure, as it protects applications even against threats from users with root or physical access. By seamlessly encrypting data end-to-end with secure enclaves, Anjuna empowers enterprises to run their most critical operations while maintaining robust security against insider threats.

Sentropy Technologies

Venture Round in 2020
Sentropy Technologies, Inc., founded in 2018 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, specializes in developing advanced technologies designed to safeguard digital communities and brands from abuse and harmful content. The company employs machine learning to create tools that effectively combat hate and harassment online. By focusing on enhancing the safety and integrity of digital environments, Sentropy aims to provide solutions that help organizations protect their users and maintain a positive online presence.

Velo3D

Series D in 2020
Velo3D, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced metal 3D printing technology. The company produces the Sapphire Printer, a metal additive manufacturing system that utilizes laser powder bed fusion to enable support-free metal printing. This innovative approach allows for greater design flexibility by minimizing the need for support structures. Velo3D also offers Flow, a simulation-driven software for print preparation, and Assure, a quality assurance and control system that ensures consistency and reliability in production. The company serves various sectors, including contract manufacturing, aviation, aerospace, energy, and industrial markets. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Campbell, California, Velo3D integrates software, hardware, and process control to enhance the capabilities of metal additive manufacturing.

Avail Medsystems

Series A in 2020
Avail Medsystems, Inc. is a medical technology company based in Palo Alto, California, focused on enhancing connectivity in healthcare settings through its innovative software platform. This platform allows healthcare experts to remotely support practitioners during medical procedures, facilitating real-time collaboration and clinical education. By digitizing the physical presence typically required in operating rooms, Avail Medsystems aims to democratize access to essential clinical expertise, thereby overcoming physical, economic, and logistical barriers. The company's Procedural Telemedicine solution enables healthcare professionals to connect seamlessly with remote specialists, ensuring that quality care and guidance are always accessible. Founded in 2012 and formerly known as Nurep, Inc., Avail Medsystems has positioned itself at the forefront of integrating technology into medical practices.

Leaf Logistics

Series A in 2020
Leaf Logistics is creating a multi-party network of shippers, carriers, and logistics service providers. Leaf builds technologies for our members to participate in this network and plan, coordinate, and execute their transportation logistics more effectively. Today, the product suite includes the Leaf Adapt platform for shippers to build antifragile transportation plans, Leaf Flex forward contracts that lock in value for shippers and carriers alike, and the Leaf Network, where efficiency scales with multi-party network moves.

Fabric

Series B in 2020
Fabric is developing an on-demand supply chain solution aimed at grocery retailers, enabling them to provide sustainable, one-hour delivery services to their online customers. The company has created Micro-Fulfillment Centers, which are urban, automated fulfillment facilities designed to optimize local distribution while maintaining cost-efficiency. By leveraging advanced robotics and artificial intelligence, Fabric redefines the fulfillment and delivery process in urban settings. This innovative approach addresses the challenges of last-mile delivery, allowing retailers to implement true on-demand services, significantly lower operational costs, and achieve enhanced scalability in their operations.

Virta Health

Series C in 2020
Virta Health operates an online specialty medical clinic focused on reversing type 2 diabetes without the use of medications or surgery. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, the company combines nutritional biochemistry, clinical expertise, data science, and digital tools to develop its treatment protocols. Through its continuous remote care platform, Virta provides medical and behavioral support to patients, resulting in significant health improvements. In clinical trials, 60% of participants achieved diabetes reversal within one year, and 94% of insulin users were able to reduce or eliminate their insulin usage. The benefits of Virta's treatment extend to other aspects of metabolic and cardiovascular health, demonstrating sustained improvements in blood pressure, inflammation, liver function, and body mass index (BMI).

Relativity Space

Series C in 2019
Relativity Space, based in Long Beach, California, is a manufacturer of orbital rockets and provides production, testing, and launch services for satellites in the United States. Founded in 2015, the company is pioneering a new approach to aerospace with the development of Terran 1, the world’s first entirely 3D printed rocket. By integrating 3D printing, artificial intelligence, and autonomous robotics, Relativity Space aims to revolutionize the manufacturing process, significantly reducing the number of components required and shortening production time. This vertically integrated platform seeks to simplify the aerospace supply chain and is focused on enabling a multiplanetary future for humanity. The company is supported by prominent investors, reflecting its innovative vision for expanding human presence beyond Earth.

FarmWise

Series A in 2019
FarmWise Labs, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of robotic machinery aimed at improving agricultural practices. The company focuses on creating vegetable weeders that offer effective weeding and thinning solutions, while also monitoring the growth of herbicides. Founded in 2016 and located in San Francisco, California, FarmWise employs mechanical engineering to enhance farming efficiency and streamline operations, ultimately supporting increased food production. The company was previously known as DeepLook, Inc.

Branch

Series E in 2019
Branch is a technology company that specializes in deep linking solutions aimed at enhancing user acquisition and retention for mobile applications. Founded in 2014 and based in Redwood City, California, Branch offers a suite of features that facilitate user-to-user referral programs, including rewarded referrals and content sharing. Its technology simplifies the app discovery process and personalizes user experiences through deep views, download banners, and tailored onboarding. Additionally, Branch provides a free software development kit (SDK) for deep linking, attribution, and mobile analytics, making it easier for developers to integrate these capabilities into their applications.

NextSilicon

Series A in 2019
Stealth

Robust.AI

Seed Round in 2019
Robust AI, Inc. develops a industrial-grade cognitive platform that brings common sense reasoning to robots. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Palo Alto, California.

Strand Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2019
Strand Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2017. It specializes in genetically programming mRNA to develop innovative therapies aimed at enhancing patient health. The company utilizes mRNA programming technology to control the location, timing, and intensity of therapeutic protein expression within the body. This is achieved through mRNA-encoded logic circuits that can identify and respond to unique microRNA expression signatures in cells, allowing for targeted and regulated protein expression. Strand Therapeutics focuses on creating gene therapies powered by synthetic biology, including immunotherapies designed to stimulate the production of cancer-targeting proteins, thereby bolstering the immune system's ability to combat cancer.

Owl Labs

Series B in 2019
Owl Labs Inc. is a company based in Somerville, Massachusetts, specializing in the development and manufacturing of immersive video conferencing technology. Founded in 2014, it is known for its innovative products, including the Meeting Owl, a smart video conferencing camera designed for teams, and the Meeting Owl Pro, which features an advanced microphone array and speaker system for enhanced communication. These devices offer 360-degree video capabilities and are compatible with popular video conferencing platforms such as Google Hangouts, Skype, and GoToMeeting. Owl Labs focuses on creating user-friendly solutions that improve remote collaboration for businesses and organizations.

RightHand Robotics

Series B in 2018
RightHand Robotics, Inc. specializes in manufacturing robotic order-picking systems designed for various industrial applications, including e-commerce, food handling, and flexible manufacturing. The company offers innovative products such as the ReFlex SF, which features a 3D-printed palm equipped with servos and compliant fingers, and the ReFlex TakkTile, a tactile sensor that enhances the robots' ability to grasp items gently and make adjustments to avoid errors. Their technology allows robots to automatically grasp a wide range of items from bins and cases, eliminating the need for extensive data-entry or parameter-tuning, thereby making the systems cost-effective and adaptable to the evolving needs of businesses. Founded in 2015, RightHand Robotics is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with a sales and business development office located in Frankfurt, Germany.

Ayar Labs

Series A in 2018
Ayar Labs, Inc. develops advanced optical interconnect solutions, specializing in high-density electronic-photonic chiplets and lasers. Its flagship product, TeraPHY, is a monolithic in-package optical I/O solution designed for applications demanding high bandwidth, low latency, and energy efficiency in short-reach interconnects. Complementing TeraPHY, the company offers SuperNova, a multiwavelength light source that provides continuous wave light essential for TeraPHY's operation. By utilizing patented technologies based on industry-standard silicon processing techniques, Ayar Labs aims to enhance interconnect bandwidth density while reducing power consumption, thereby transforming traditional electrical interconnects in the semiconductor and computing sectors. The company's innovations are applicable across various industries, including artificial intelligence, cloud computing, telecommunications, aerospace, and military applications. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, Ayar Labs is committed to addressing the challenges posed by increasing data volumes through the miniaturization of fiber optic transceivers.

RapidSOS

Series B in 2018
RapidSOS, Inc. operates an emergency response data platform that delivers critical information from over 350 million connected devices directly to 9-1-1 and first responders during emergencies. The platform enhances public safety by providing rich multimedia, health profiles, and real-time incident data, supporting more than 4,800 Emergency Communications Centers and protecting over 90% of the U.S. population during approximately 250 million emergencies each year. Key offerings include the Clearinghouse, which enables emergency requests from RapidSOS-enabled devices, and an Emergency API suite that transmits user data to emergency services. Additionally, the RapidSOS Portal provides public safety agencies with secure access to life-saving data. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, RapidSOS collaborates with certified partners to improve emergency response times and outcomes, ultimately aiming to create a safer future through the integration of technology and public safety efforts.

Branch

Series D in 2018
Branch is a technology company that specializes in deep linking solutions aimed at enhancing user acquisition and retention for mobile applications. Founded in 2014 and based in Redwood City, California, Branch offers a suite of features that facilitate user-to-user referral programs, including rewarded referrals and content sharing. Its technology simplifies the app discovery process and personalizes user experiences through deep views, download banners, and tailored onboarding. Additionally, Branch provides a free software development kit (SDK) for deep linking, attribution, and mobile analytics, making it easier for developers to integrate these capabilities into their applications.

Avail Medsystems

Series A in 2018
Avail Medsystems, Inc. is a medical technology company based in Palo Alto, California, focused on enhancing connectivity in healthcare settings through its innovative software platform. This platform allows healthcare experts to remotely support practitioners during medical procedures, facilitating real-time collaboration and clinical education. By digitizing the physical presence typically required in operating rooms, Avail Medsystems aims to democratize access to essential clinical expertise, thereby overcoming physical, economic, and logistical barriers. The company's Procedural Telemedicine solution enables healthcare professionals to connect seamlessly with remote specialists, ensuring that quality care and guidance are always accessible. Founded in 2012 and formerly known as Nurep, Inc., Avail Medsystems has positioned itself at the forefront of integrating technology into medical practices.

Zippy.ai

Seed Round in 2018
Zippy is a team of field-leaders in engineering, robotics, computer vision, machine learning, and design dedicated to creating autonomous mobility that will power the economy of the future. Zippy is building autonomous robots that will blend seamlessly into the life of cities. Whether you are ordering in food, picking up groceries, or ordering items online, Zippy's fleet of autonomous robots will soon play a part. These robots will be everywhere yet hardly noticed, independent yet intelligent, mechanical yet life-like.

Virta Health

Series B in 2018
Virta Health operates an online specialty medical clinic focused on reversing type 2 diabetes without the use of medications or surgery. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, the company combines nutritional biochemistry, clinical expertise, data science, and digital tools to develop its treatment protocols. Through its continuous remote care platform, Virta provides medical and behavioral support to patients, resulting in significant health improvements. In clinical trials, 60% of participants achieved diabetes reversal within one year, and 94% of insulin users were able to reduce or eliminate their insulin usage. The benefits of Virta's treatment extend to other aspects of metabolic and cardiovascular health, demonstrating sustained improvements in blood pressure, inflammation, liver function, and body mass index (BMI).

Relativity Space

Series B in 2018
Relativity Space, based in Long Beach, California, is a manufacturer of orbital rockets and provides production, testing, and launch services for satellites in the United States. Founded in 2015, the company is pioneering a new approach to aerospace with the development of Terran 1, the world’s first entirely 3D printed rocket. By integrating 3D printing, artificial intelligence, and autonomous robotics, Relativity Space aims to revolutionize the manufacturing process, significantly reducing the number of components required and shortening production time. This vertically integrated platform seeks to simplify the aerospace supply chain and is focused on enabling a multiplanetary future for humanity. The company is supported by prominent investors, reflecting its innovative vision for expanding human presence beyond Earth.

Agility Robotics

Series A in 2018
Agility Robotics Inc. is a robotics development company founded in 2015 and based in Albany, Oregon. It specializes in designing and developing bipedal robots, notably Cassie, which is capable of walking and running. The company leverages its expertise in legged locomotion, rooted in extensive academic research, to create robots that serve as mobile sensor platforms and can operate in real-world environments. Agility Robotics aims to produce efficient, agile, and robust mobility solutions that can work alongside humans in various settings, such as offices, factories, and homes. Its technology enables clients to automate tasks in diverse terrains with minimal programming, addressing the practical needs of academic, corporate, and military sectors.

MileZero

Seed Round in 2018
MileZero is developing a Logistics Cloud that enables both traditional retailers and digital pioneers to compete in an era of rapid change and shifting consumer preferences, driven by the proliferation of mobile and on-demand services.

Fabric

Series A in 2018
Fabric is developing an on-demand supply chain solution aimed at grocery retailers, enabling them to provide sustainable, one-hour delivery services to their online customers. The company has created Micro-Fulfillment Centers, which are urban, automated fulfillment facilities designed to optimize local distribution while maintaining cost-efficiency. By leveraging advanced robotics and artificial intelligence, Fabric redefines the fulfillment and delivery process in urban settings. This innovative approach addresses the challenges of last-mile delivery, allowing retailers to implement true on-demand services, significantly lower operational costs, and achieve enhanced scalability in their operations.

Skydio

Series B in 2018
Skydio, Inc. is a leading drone manufacturer based in Redwood City, California, specializing in autonomous flight technology. Founded in 2014, the company designs, assembles, and supports drones primarily for applications in public safety, inspection, and defense. Skydio utilizes artificial intelligence to develop intelligent flying machines that cater to consumers, enterprises, and government clients. Its products are available for purchase online and are employed across various industry sectors, enhancing operational efficiency and safety. Skydio's focus on advanced technology positions it as a key player in the rapidly evolving drone market.
Sparta Software Corporation, operating as Sparta Science, specializes in personalized predictive analytics software aimed at enhancing physical performance and reducing injury risk for athletes, military personnel, and patients. The core offering is The Sparta System, which features The Sparta Scan—a rapid assessment tool that evaluates movement, balance, and stability to create a unique Movement Signature for each user. This scan allows for real-time comparisons against a comprehensive database to identify strengths and vulnerabilities, leading to the automatic generation of tailored training plans. Sparta's technology is employed across various sectors, including military, healthcare, sports, and fitness, to improve resilience, expedite recovery, and optimize overall performance. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company also maintains a facility in Alexandria, Australia.

Anjuna

Seed Round in 2018
Anjuna Security Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in a data-in-use platform designed to protect sensitive data during processing, transit, and at rest. Founded in 2017, Anjuna's technology enables organizations to secure their applications and key management systems in the cloud without requiring any changes to existing code. The platform creates a software perimeter around applications, delivering hardware-grade security that allows sensitive workloads to operate safely in public cloud environments. This approach eliminates the need for securing or patching the underlying infrastructure, as it protects applications even against threats from users with root or physical access. By seamlessly encrypting data end-to-end with secure enclaves, Anjuna empowers enterprises to run their most critical operations while maintaining robust security against insider threats.

Canvas Technology

Series A in 2017
Canvas Technology, Inc. designs and develops mobile robotic technology for factories and warehouses. It offers carts, pallets, forklifts, and boxes The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Boulder, Colorado. As of April 10, 2019, Canvas Technology, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc.

FarmWise

Seed Round in 2017
FarmWise Labs, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of robotic machinery aimed at improving agricultural practices. The company focuses on creating vegetable weeders that offer effective weeding and thinning solutions, while also monitoring the growth of herbicides. Founded in 2016 and located in San Francisco, California, FarmWise employs mechanical engineering to enhance farming efficiency and streamline operations, ultimately supporting increased food production. The company was previously known as DeepLook, Inc.

Blockfolio

Seed Round in 2017
Blockfolio, Inc. is a mobile application designed for cryptocurrency portfolio tracking and management, catering to the needs of the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry. Founded in 2014 and based in Marina Del Rey, California, the app enables users to manage their cryptocurrency holdings by providing real-time prices, market data, and updates from various projects. Users can also automate their portfolio tracking by linking the application to their exchange accounts, making it easier to monitor market movements and stay informed about relevant news. As of August 2020, Blockfolio operates as a subsidiary of FTX Trading LTD and has gained the trust of millions who rely on the platform for comprehensive insights into the evolving cryptocurrency landscape.

uAvionix

Series B in 2017
uAvionix Corporation specializes in manufacturing automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) transceivers, receivers, and navigation tools aimed at enhancing safety for drone operations. Founded in 2014 and based in Bigfork, Montana, the company produces a range of products, including the Ping RX, an ADS-B tool designed to detect commercial aircraft threats and facilitate sense-and-avoid capabilities for drones. Other offerings include the Ping2020 ADS-B transceiver and pingNAV, which provides an ADS-B out compliant navigation source. uAvionix combines hardware, software, and real-time airspace mapping to ensure the safe integration of drones into the national airspace system. With a diverse team of experts in various fields, the company serves clients globally, focusing on creating innovative safety solutions for the unmanned aviation industry.

NVision Imaging Technologies

Seed Round in 2017
NVision Imaging Technologies uses quantum technology designed to enhance medical imaging. NVision leverages new advances in quantum physics (the transformative features of nitrogen vacancies in diamonds) to fundamentally change molecular analysis and medical imaging. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Ulm, Baden-Württemberg, Europe.

Algolux

Seed Round in 2017
Algolux, based in Canada, is an artificial intelligence software company focused on enhancing vision systems through advanced perception technology. Founded by a team of recognized researchers led by Dr. Felix Heide, Algolux develops machine learning solutions that improve safety and performance while lowering costs and time-to-market. One of its key products, Eos, is an embedded perception solution that offers up to three times the accuracy of current computer vision technologies, particularly in challenging environments. Eos is designed to work with various sensor and lens configurations, streamlining the process of training data capture and annotation. Additionally, Algolux provides Atlas, a tool that automates camera tuning, ensuring optimal image quality for various computer vision applications. This product aims to minimize program risks through a scalable, metrics-based methodology applicable to diverse camera setups.

Super Heroic

Seed Round in 2017
Super Heroic, Inc. manufactures and supplies technology enabled kids' footwear and apparel. The company develops an application that allows kids and families to find new activities, discover and rate playgrounds, take part in healthy challenges, and accurately measure kids’ feet for accurate shoe sizing. It offers TMBLR v1, a shoe which has no lace, does not need a sock liner, and has dual density sole. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Oakland, California.

Nauto

Series B in 2017
Nauto is an AI-technology company that’s improving the safety of commercial fleets today and the autonomous fleets of tomorrow. Nauto’s intelligent driver safety system assesses how drivers interact with the vehicle and the road ahead to reduce distracted driving and prevent collisions. Nauto’s intelligent driver safety system assesses how drivers interact with the vehicle and the road ahead to reduce distracted driving and prevent collisions. With this knowledge, Nauto is powering the development of self-driving technology that brings the best of human driving to autonomy.

Essential

Series B in 2017
Essential Products is a new type of company focused on creating consumer technology products for the 21st century. Founded by Andy Rubin, co-founder of Android, the world's most widely used operating system, Essential Products is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

Lighthouse

Venture Round in 2017
Lighthouse AI, Inc. provides artificial intelligence solutions that notify the user when it detects actual movement triggered by a person it doesn’t recognize. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Palo Alto, California.

Owl Labs

Series A in 2017
Owl Labs Inc. is a company based in Somerville, Massachusetts, specializing in the development and manufacturing of immersive video conferencing technology. Founded in 2014, it is known for its innovative products, including the Meeting Owl, a smart video conferencing camera designed for teams, and the Meeting Owl Pro, which features an advanced microphone array and speaker system for enhanced communication. These devices offer 360-degree video capabilities and are compatible with popular video conferencing platforms such as Google Hangouts, Skype, and GoToMeeting. Owl Labs focuses on creating user-friendly solutions that improve remote collaboration for businesses and organizations.

Branch

Series C in 2017
Branch is a technology company that specializes in deep linking solutions aimed at enhancing user acquisition and retention for mobile applications. Founded in 2014 and based in Redwood City, California, Branch offers a suite of features that facilitate user-to-user referral programs, including rewarded referrals and content sharing. Its technology simplifies the app discovery process and personalizes user experiences through deep views, download banners, and tailored onboarding. Additionally, Branch provides a free software development kit (SDK) for deep linking, attribution, and mobile analytics, making it easier for developers to integrate these capabilities into their applications.

RightHand Robotics

Series A in 2017
RightHand Robotics, Inc. specializes in manufacturing robotic order-picking systems designed for various industrial applications, including e-commerce, food handling, and flexible manufacturing. The company offers innovative products such as the ReFlex SF, which features a 3D-printed palm equipped with servos and compliant fingers, and the ReFlex TakkTile, a tactile sensor that enhances the robots' ability to grasp items gently and make adjustments to avoid errors. Their technology allows robots to automatically grasp a wide range of items from bins and cases, eliminating the need for extensive data-entry or parameter-tuning, thereby making the systems cost-effective and adaptable to the evolving needs of businesses. Founded in 2015, RightHand Robotics is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with a sales and business development office located in Frankfurt, Germany.

DeepScale

Seed Round in 2017
DeepScale is a technology company that develops perceptual systems for semi-autonomous and autonomous vehicles. It help automakers use industry-standard low-wattage processors to power more accurate perception. Alongside sensors, mapping, planning and control systems, perception, (sometimes referenced as “computer vision”) enables vehicles to make sense of what’s going on around them in real time.

ConnectedYard (pHin)

Series A in 2016
ConnectedYard Inc., based in Campbell, California, offers pHin, a smart water monitoring solution designed for pool and hot tub maintenance. The pHin system integrates a Bluetooth and WiFi-enabled water monitor with a mobile app, making it easier for users to manage water chemistry. The app sends notifications when rebalancing is needed and provides dosing instructions or pre-measured, color-coded pods for convenience. Additionally, the app connects users to a network of pre-qualified pool service technicians, facilitating on-demand assistance. While pHin primarily focuses on pool and hot tub care, ConnectedYard aims to expand its smart technology to encompass other outdoor living elements, including irrigation and lighting, thereby enhancing the overall backyard experience.

Devialet

Series C in 2016
Devialet SAS is an audio technology company based in Paris, France, founded in 2007. It specializes in hybrid amplification technology that combines analog and digital elements to enhance audio devices. The company offers a range of products, including wireless earbuds, speakers, and amplifiers, as well as solutions for vinyl playback. Devialet aims to make its audio technology universally accessible and has developed products such as the Gemini wireless earbuds. Its offerings are available for purchase online and through various dealers and retail locations both in France and internationally.

Inscopix

Series A in 2016
Inscopix, Inc., founded in 2010 and located in Menlo Park, California, specializes in miniature fluorescence microscopy. The company focuses on advancing the understanding of the brain and its associated diseases by developing innovative technologies and methods for imaging large-scale neural activity in freely behaving subjects. This approach allows researchers to connect neural circuit dynamics with specific behaviors, providing valuable insights into brain function and dysfunction.

eero

Series C in 2016
eero Inc. specializes in developing Wi-Fi systems designed for residential use, providing robust and reliable internet connectivity throughout homes. Their primary product, the eero system, consists of multiple access points that work together to deliver comprehensive Wi-Fi coverage, effectively eliminating dead zones. Users can easily manage their network through a dedicated mobile app, which facilitates control over both wired and wireless connections. eero also offers additional products such as a power over Ethernet (PoE+) adapter and a remote network management tool. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Sacramento, California, eero operates as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc. since 2019.

PsiQuantum

Series A in 2016
PsiQuantum Corp. is a company focused on the development of a general-purpose silicon photonic quantum computer, which utilizes photons as qubits. Founded in 2015 and based in Palo Alto, California, PsiQuantum's technology represents a distinct approach in the quantum computing sector, setting it apart from other leading methodologies in the industry. The company's aim is to advance quantum computing capabilities by leveraging the unique properties of silicon photonics.

eero

Series B in 2016
eero Inc. specializes in developing Wi-Fi systems designed for residential use, providing robust and reliable internet connectivity throughout homes. Their primary product, the eero system, consists of multiple access points that work together to deliver comprehensive Wi-Fi coverage, effectively eliminating dead zones. Users can easily manage their network through a dedicated mobile app, which facilitates control over both wired and wireless connections. eero also offers additional products such as a power over Ethernet (PoE+) adapter and a remote network management tool. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Sacramento, California, eero operates as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc. since 2019.

uAvionix

Series A in 2016
uAvionix Corporation specializes in manufacturing automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) transceivers, receivers, and navigation tools aimed at enhancing safety for drone operations. Founded in 2014 and based in Bigfork, Montana, the company produces a range of products, including the Ping RX, an ADS-B tool designed to detect commercial aircraft threats and facilitate sense-and-avoid capabilities for drones. Other offerings include the Ping2020 ADS-B transceiver and pingNAV, which provides an ADS-B out compliant navigation source. uAvionix combines hardware, software, and real-time airspace mapping to ensure the safe integration of drones into the national airspace system. With a diverse team of experts in various fields, the company serves clients globally, focusing on creating innovative safety solutions for the unmanned aviation industry.

Nauto

Series A in 2016
Nauto is an AI-technology company that’s improving the safety of commercial fleets today and the autonomous fleets of tomorrow. Nauto’s intelligent driver safety system assesses how drivers interact with the vehicle and the road ahead to reduce distracted driving and prevent collisions. Nauto’s intelligent driver safety system assesses how drivers interact with the vehicle and the road ahead to reduce distracted driving and prevent collisions. With this knowledge, Nauto is powering the development of self-driving technology that brings the best of human driving to autonomy.

Keyssa

Series C in 2016
Keyssa, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of contactless connectors and wireless semiconductors utilizing millimeter-wave technology for data transfer. The company offers a compact system known as Kiss Connectivity, which facilitates simple, secure, and instantaneous data flow between devices without the need for metal connectors, cables, or traditional wireless networks. This innovative solution enables rapid transmission of large amounts of data and video between devices in close proximity while minimizing battery drain. Keyssa's technology relies on extremely high frequency signals and integrates advanced mechanical design, electromagnetics, materials science, and semiconductor technologies. Founded in 2009 and originally known as WaveConnex, Inc., Keyssa is headquartered in Campbell, California, with additional offices in Oregon, China, South Korea, and Taiwan.

Essential

Series A in 2016
Essential Products is a new type of company focused on creating consumer technology products for the 21st century. Founded by Andy Rubin, co-founder of Android, the world's most widely used operating system, Essential Products is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

Bodyport

Seed Round in 2016
Bodyport Inc. manufactures sensor fitted weighing scales for cardiac patients. It offers Bodyport, a biomarker-driven virtual clinic for the prevention and management of heart disease. Its device measures blood pressure, heart rate, heart rate variability, arterial stiffness, and health assessment through a person’s feet. The company also provides online patient portal and educational materials. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California.

eero

Series A in 2015
eero Inc. specializes in developing Wi-Fi systems designed for residential use, providing robust and reliable internet connectivity throughout homes. Their primary product, the eero system, consists of multiple access points that work together to deliver comprehensive Wi-Fi coverage, effectively eliminating dead zones. Users can easily manage their network through a dedicated mobile app, which facilitates control over both wired and wireless connections. eero also offers additional products such as a power over Ethernet (PoE+) adapter and a remote network management tool. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Sacramento, California, eero operates as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc. since 2019.

ConnectedYard (pHin)

Seed Round in 2015
ConnectedYard Inc., based in Campbell, California, offers pHin, a smart water monitoring solution designed for pool and hot tub maintenance. The pHin system integrates a Bluetooth and WiFi-enabled water monitor with a mobile app, making it easier for users to manage water chemistry. The app sends notifications when rebalancing is needed and provides dosing instructions or pre-measured, color-coded pods for convenience. Additionally, the app connects users to a network of pre-qualified pool service technicians, facilitating on-demand assistance. While pHin primarily focuses on pool and hot tub care, ConnectedYard aims to expand its smart technology to encompass other outdoor living elements, including irrigation and lighting, thereby enhancing the overall backyard experience.

castAR

Series A in 2015
castAR provides a magical experience of a 3D, holographic world that springs to life from your table, wall or other objects. Because castAR allows you to move around naturally, you and your friends can work or play together while sharing a Mixed Reality experience that blends a virtual world into the real world. Our goal is to build the ubiquitous, shared interfaces that are the future of how people work and play together. The castAR glasses are just the first of our products. We are not a “technology demonstration” company; we start our engineering by considering how real people work and play together. We strive to make products that are natural, responsive, and embedded in the physical world. Instead of isolating, castAR is open, social, magical and engaging. In August 2015, Playground Global, a venture capital company provided a series A funding of $15M into castAR to build its product and create mixed-reality experiences. In July 2016, we opened castAR Salt Lake City office, a new development studio formed from a team that we hired out of the former Avalanche Software, which worked on the Disney Infinity series. In October 2016, we acquired Eat Sleep Play, the developer best known for Twisted Metal, also in Salt Lake City UT.castAR provides a magical experience of a 3D, holographic world that springs to life from your table, wall or other objects. Because castAR allows you to move around naturally, you and your friends can work or play together while sharing a Mixed Reality experience that blends a virtual world into the real world.

Nixie Labs

Seed Round in 2015
Nixie is a flyable and wearable camera that enables users to take creative pictures. The boomerang mode of the wearable camera takes a photo or video and flies back to the user.

Owl Labs

Seed Round in 2015
Owl Labs Inc. is a company based in Somerville, Massachusetts, specializing in the development and manufacturing of immersive video conferencing technology. Founded in 2014, it is known for its innovative products, including the Meeting Owl, a smart video conferencing camera designed for teams, and the Meeting Owl Pro, which features an advanced microphone array and speaker system for enhanced communication. These devices offer 360-degree video capabilities and are compatible with popular video conferencing platforms such as Google Hangouts, Skype, and GoToMeeting. Owl Labs focuses on creating user-friendly solutions that improve remote collaboration for businesses and organizations.

Nervana

Series A in 2015
Nervana focuses on building technology to power the next generation of intelligent applications. Founded by experts in machine learning, neuroscience, processor architecture, and chip design, Nervana Systems is bringing unprecedented scale and simplicity to the application of brain-inspired algorithms. It was founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Diego, California.
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