Netagrow Technologies
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Netagrow's user-friendly mobile app provides a comprehensive suite of features designed to address key challenges faced by modern farmers. By leveraging cutting-edge AI and data analysis, Netagrow offers: - Early Disease Detection (Agrivision): This feature utilizes image recognition technology to identify potential crop diseases at an early stage, allowing farmers to take preventive measures and minimize losses. - Proactive Animal Health Monitoring (VertAlert): VertAlert leverages AI to monitor animal health metrics and behavior patterns. By analyzing data points, it can potentially detect signs of illness early on, enabling farmers to intervene before the animal's health deteriorates. - Expert Support on Demand (Farm Assist): Netagrow understands that even with AI assistance, farmers may require specialized advice. Farm Assist bridges this gap by connecting farmers directly with a network of qualified agricultural specialists for personalized guidance.
LangInnov is an educational application provider focused on supporting bilingual communities, particularly Latinx bilingual and multilingual learners. The company has developed a user-friendly, fully automated application designed to facilitate the assessment and development of bilingualism. This innovative platform allows users to engage in language and literacy assessments, responding in both English and their home language. The application provides real-time grading based on user responses, addressing the need for equitable assessment tools and literacy development materials. Through its offerings, LangInnov aims to enhance the reading, writing, listening, speaking, and cognitive skills of emergent bilinguals, fostering a more inclusive educational environment.
Outline It
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Outline is an interactive writing platform designed to assist students and educators in producing better-structured essays more efficiently. The platform aims to alleviate writer's block, organize thoughts effectively, and enhance the pre-writing process, providing educators with valuable insights into their students' work. By streamlining the writing experience, Outline not only aids in the academic success of college and graduate school students but also supports their admission into higher education institutions and advancement in their careers. This tool emphasizes the importance of clear and concise writing, positioning itself as a vital resource in the educational landscape.
OxiWear
Pre Seed Round in 2021
OxiWear develops innovative ear-wearable devices specifically designed for continuous oxygen monitoring and emergency alerting, targeting patients prone to silent hypoxia due to conditions such as pulmonary hypertension, high-altitude environments, high-intensity cardio activities, and COVID-19. The company's patented pulse oximeter offers a novel approach to monitoring oxygen levels, facilitating use in both clinical and consumer settings. By providing real-time data and alerts, OxiWear's technology enhances patient safety and peace of mind, ensuring timely medical assistance when needed.
OmniVis
Seed Round in 2021
OmniVis is a biotechnology company that has developed a portable pathogen detection platform aimed at improving the speed, accuracy, and affordability of pathogen testing. Its ultrasensitive handheld device provides a cost-effective alternative to traditional laboratory testing by delivering accurate results in under 30 minutes directly at the source. The platform is designed to analyze swabs or liquid samples, enabling health organizations to detect various pathogens efficiently. By utilizing single-use disposable test kits in conjunction with its handheld hardware, OmniVis allows for rapid and reliable pathogen measurement, significantly reducing the time to detection while remaining user-friendly and accessible.
Hubly Surgical
Seed Round in 2020
Hubly Surgical Inc., established in 2018 with headquarters in San Francisco and a satellite office in Chicago, specializes in developing innovative neurosurgical devices aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and safety. The company's flagship product is an integrated electric drill system designed to replace traditional free-hand cranks, thereby reducing the risk of lethal complications during surgical procedures. Hubly Surgical's mission is to make its safety technology the standard for all medical drilling across various settings, including underserved areas, with a focus on improving patient care and quality of life.
Euphoria.LGBT
Seed Round in 2020
Our mission is to restore agency and dignity to transgender individuals in their process of gender transition via technology solutions. We offer a suite of technologies, enabling a better transition: - Solace. Provides information and resources to guide transgender people through whatever process of gender transition they desire. Now available, for free, on iOS & Android . - Bliss. A revolutionary savings app for the transgender community. Your Bliss fund is so much more than just passive savings – every time you get a push notification, it’s helping you move closer to being yourself. - Windfall. Premium and optional services that compliment Solace. Includes subscription products and company merchandise. - Clarity. A sense-of-self tracker to help measure gender identity, gender expression, and attraction. Brought to life by an amazing group of individuals on Kickstarter. - Catharsis. Coming Soon. A dedicated mental and emotional health platform designed for the trans community, by the trans community.
Win-Win Homesharing
Grant in 2020
By pairing students with senior citizens, Win-Win Homesharing reduces the cost of living for students while offering a helping hand and companionship to seniors living alone. In exchange for half-priced rent, students complete chores for seniors, allowing them to stay in their homes for longer and enjoy an additional income.
Datasembly
Seed Round in 2018
Datasembly, Inc. is a data analytics company based in Washington, D.C., founded in 2014. It specializes in transforming web data content into structured information, focusing on grocery and retail pricing records. Datasembly's primary solution aggregates pricing data from a wide range of retailers and quick-service restaurants on a weekly basis, aiming to collect comprehensive price information for every product sold in stores daily. The company utilizes advanced technologies, including natural language processing and machine learning, to process this highly volatile data into customized, actionable reports. These insights empower brands, retailers, and analytics firms to make informed, cost-effective business decisions. Additionally, the data provided by Datasembly supports economic indicators, market research, and consumer applications, enhancing operational efficiency for its clients.
Spira is a company focused on developing sustainable, algae-based ingredients that aim to replace petroleum and animal-derived compounds in various industries. Through extensive product development, Spira has created food-safe dyes and industrial ingredients that contribute to both human and planetary health. The company collaborates with a global network of farming partners to manufacture raw materials that support beverage, alcohol, cosmetics, textiles, and confectionery brands. Additionally, Spira's services include carbon capture and wastewater management solutions, which not only aid in reducing carbon footprints but also support farmers in developing countries. By promoting the use of healthier materials, Spira is committed to fostering a more sustainable future.
Caila is a career concierge service that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance the skills of working learners. The company offers an online marketplace where professionals can access a wide range of courses from various universities tailored to their career aspirations. Users can browse digital catalogs, reserve seats in preferred courses, and seek guidance from career experts, thereby facilitating their pursuit of professional development without the need to enroll in full degree programs. By utilizing machine learning, Caila curates personalized learning pathways that include both local in-person and online courses, aligning learning experiences with individual job and career goals.