Promus Ventures

Promus Venture Management, LLC is a private equity firm founded in 2012 and headquartered in Chicago, with an additional office in San Francisco. The firm specializes in venture capital investments in early-stage companies, focusing on Seed, Start-ups, and Series A rounds. Promus invests in a range of sectors, including application software, deep-tech, systems software, home entertainment software, and technology hardware and equipment. The firm primarily targets investments in the United States, the UK, Germany, Finland, and New Zealand, typically committing between $0.5 million and $1 million to its portfolio companies. Promus aims to support visionary and tenacious teams in the software and hardware industries.

Mike Collett

Founder, Managing Partner

Pierre Festal

Partner

Estelle Godard

Investment Associate

Gareth Keane

Partner

Matt Martorello

Venture Partner

Bill Merchantz

Venture Partner

Jeremy Ron Teboul

Associate

130 past transactions

Halter

Series C in 2023
Halter creates GPS enabled, solar powered collars for cows. The collar hardware allows farmers to use simple tablet app software to remotely set geographic boundaries for cattle, virtual fences. Farmers use Halter's system to avoid physically herding cows, maximizing farmer time and productivity.

Lunar Outpost

Seed Round in 2022
Lunar Outpost creates technologies that enable a sustainable presence in cislunar space while driving a positive impact here on Earth. With product lines focused on robotics and advanced instrumentation Lunar Outpost has helped create the first oxygen on Mars as part of the Perseverance mission, has the first ever contract to sell space resources (specifically lunar resources) to NASA, and has successfully created product line from advanced technology work. Key products include the commercial lunar rover MAPP that can provide mobility to a variety of payloads on the lunar surface, and the Canary Air Quality and Monitoring System, an IoT system, which has collected over 20 Billion unique data points to date in over 20 different states.[

ICEYE

Series D in 2022
ICEYE Oy provides real-time access to imagery through optical imaging technology. It enables users to monitor illegal fishing, oil spills, storm damage, and forest growth; monitor crops growth, storm damages, and pest movements; map other planets for resources and ensure exploration safety; monitor flood damage, receive real-time mapping for aid activities, and conduct maritine search and rescue; and monitor port or storage activity, monitor sea ice and icebergs, track pirate vessels, and view highway activity. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Espoo, Finland.

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.

Rhombus Systems

Series A in 2021
Rhombus Systems, Inc. is a provider of advanced video security services, specializing in cloud-managed solutions for enterprises. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Sacramento, California, with an additional office in Oakland, the company offers a range of services including Wi-Fi enabled cameras, live feed management, and artificial intelligence features such as facial and object recognition. Rhombus Systems also provides capabilities for video streaming, people analytics, and security alerts, allowing customers to easily share video clips and live streams of events without the need for complex servers or network video recorders.

Wakeo

Series A in 2021
Wakeo is a SaaS platform to bring real-time visibility on B2B transport flows (sea, air, road). They help shippers and forwarders improve customer experience and optimize operations. They do this by consolidating multiple transport partners into a central Saas platform to bring real-time visibility on all transport flows. They use satellite data and they connect to trucks embedded GPS & IoT systems. Through machine learning, they adjust dates of arrival on a dynamic basis and send alerts to operational teams for them to anticipate. They turn the Supply chain from reactive to predictive.

Recycleye

Seed Round in 2021
Recycleye Limited, founded in 2019 and based in London, United Kingdom, focuses on transforming the waste management industry through the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning. The company develops innovative digital tools that facilitate the characterization, tracking, and automated sorting of waste. By offering a low-cost, decentralized, and fully automated sorting solution, Recycleye aims to enhance efficiency in waste processing and support businesses in their efforts to transition towards a circular economy. Through its advanced technologies, Recycleye is positioned to significantly improve waste analytics and management practices.

EARTH AI

Seed Round in 2021
Earth AI Pty Ltd. develops artificial intelligence (AI) based software that locates areas of mineralization in greenfield and remote areas with no pre-existing geological data. The company gives geologists location suggestions for mineral exposure and auto generates precise geological maps from satellite, geophysical, and geochemical datasets. Earth AI Pty Ltd. was founded in 2016 and is based in Parramatta, Australia.

FERNRIDE

Series A in 2021
Fernride offers logistics customers the end-to-end integration of driverless vehicles into their processes. Building on 10 years of research, Fernride is developing the leading teleoperation platform which allows humans to safely remote monitor, assist and control vehicles from afar. Thus, Fernride is redefining the job of the driver who will evolve from a 1:1 remote operator to a highly effective fleet manager who assists up to 50 highly automated vehicles from the comfort of an office. Partnering with leading OEMs, Fernride enables the remote operation and full automation of driverless fleets - swap body or trailer trucks, forklifts, shuttles, or other vehicles.

Safehub

Series A in 2021
Safehub Inc. specializes in technology and structural health monitoring services aimed at enhancing property-related risk modeling and planning. The company offers the Safehub Global Platform, which utilizes physics-based technology, sensors, and artificial intelligence to provide real-time, building-specific data on structural health. This platform enables corporations to manage catastrophe risk effectively, refine insurance and risk reduction strategies, and expedite emergency response and recovery efforts shortly after a disaster occurs. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Safehub is dedicated to delivering critical risk information that supports risk managers in their decision-making processes.

Halter

Series B in 2021
Halter creates GPS enabled, solar powered collars for cows. The collar hardware allows farmers to use simple tablet app software to remotely set geographic boundaries for cattle, virtual fences. Farmers use Halter's system to avoid physically herding cows, maximizing farmer time and productivity.

Ellipsis Drive

Seed Round in 2021
Ellipsis Drive is an online tool that allows any professional to activate, manage, and share spatial content via the web in under 10 minutes. We understand that spatial data is key for optimizing sustainable and effective operations. We know that this requires exchange and collaboration between producers, users and owners of spatial data across organizations and disciplines. Ellipsis Drive is here to make this easy. We introduce the first spatial-data-optimized Drive, that: - Connects your content with the world: Publish data as an online project in under 10 minutes, findable and usable for anyone you grant access to - Is a Plug & Play solution: Provides frictionless access to content for platform independent use - Is always license free: So unlimited sharing and collaboration regardless of the number of users - Gives you full ownership: your data is your own, so share, collaborate, and commercialize without restrictions

ALL.SPACE

Series B in 2021
Isotropic Systems Limited specializes in the design and development of innovative antennas for satellite communications. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Reading, United Kingdom, with an additional office in Linthicum, United States, the company targets a diverse clientele, including high-throughput satellite operators, maritime service providers, and the defense industry. The firm is recognized for its groundbreaking advancements in antenna technology, particularly its low-profile, multi-band antennas that feature electronic beam steering. These antennas are engineered for applications in satellite broadcasting, VSAT, microwave communications, and 5G broadband, offering a cost-effective solution without moving parts, thus ensuring stability for mobile environments.

Charityvest

Seed Round in 2020
Vennfi is a financial technology company for tax-exempt payments.

Finmark

Seed Round in 2020
Finmark Financial Group specializes in developing financial planning and modeling software tailored for startups. Founded in 2020 and based in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company offers a platform that simplifies the management of financial metrics, enabling businesses to efficiently handle their runway, hiring, and cash flow. By transforming complex financial concepts into an easy-to-use interface, Finmark allows companies to update, inspect, and share their financial data seamlessly. The software serves a wide range of businesses, from pre-revenue to pre-IPO, helping teams align on financial goals, enhance collaboration, and optimize resources.

WHOOP

Series E in 2020
Whoop, Inc. manufactures and sells wearable fitness sensors for athletes to monitor the heart rate and movement during workouts. It offers bands, gears, upper arm sleeves, tops, t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, hats, gift cards, accessories, and other products, as well as men’s joggers. The company sells its products online. Whoop, Inc. was formerly known as Bobo Analytics, Inc. and changed its name to Whoop, Inc. in December 2013. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

ICEYE

Series C in 2020
ICEYE Oy provides real-time access to imagery through optical imaging technology. It enables users to monitor illegal fishing, oil spills, storm damage, and forest growth; monitor crops growth, storm damages, and pest movements; map other planets for resources and ensure exploration safety; monitor flood damage, receive real-time mapping for aid activities, and conduct maritine search and rescue; and monitor port or storage activity, monitor sea ice and icebergs, track pirate vessels, and view highway activity. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Espoo, Finland.

Biocogniv

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Biocogniv Inc. specializes in developing artificial intelligence-powered diagnostic tools tailored for hospitals. Founded in 2019 and based in Burlington, Vermont, the company creates plugins for electronic health records (EHRs) that enhance clinical decision-making. Its initial product screens patients for COVID-19 by rapidly analyzing standard blood test results, achieving a sensitivity rate of 95%. Additionally, Biocogniv's technology aims to predict sepsis-related in-hospital mortality and the need for intensive care unit admission during emergency department visits. By seamlessly integrating with EHR workflows, Biocogniv's solutions facilitate accurate and non-invasive diagnostic methods, thereby improving patient outcomes and operational efficiency in the medical sector.

Safehub

Seed Round in 2020
Safehub Inc. specializes in technology and structural health monitoring services aimed at enhancing property-related risk modeling and planning. The company offers the Safehub Global Platform, which utilizes physics-based technology, sensors, and artificial intelligence to provide real-time, building-specific data on structural health. This platform enables corporations to manage catastrophe risk effectively, refine insurance and risk reduction strategies, and expedite emergency response and recovery efforts shortly after a disaster occurs. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Safehub is dedicated to delivering critical risk information that supports risk managers in their decision-making processes.

Halter

Series B in 2020
Halter creates GPS enabled, solar powered collars for cows. The collar hardware allows farmers to use simple tablet app software to remotely set geographic boundaries for cattle, virtual fences. Farmers use Halter's system to avoid physically herding cows, maximizing farmer time and productivity.

Diligent Robotics

Series A in 2020
Diligent Robotics Inc. is a company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in developing and manufacturing hospital service robots. Incorporated in 2017, the company focuses on creating advanced robotic systems that assist clinical and nursing staff with logistical tasks, thereby allowing healthcare providers to dedicate more time to direct patient care. Their flagship product, Moxi, is designed to collaborate with human teams in dynamic environments, utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance its ability to adapt to various situations. By integrating these robotic assistants into healthcare settings, Diligent Robotics aims to improve patient satisfaction, quality of service, and overall safety in hospitals.

WHOOP

Series D in 2019
Whoop, Inc. manufactures and sells wearable fitness sensors for athletes to monitor the heart rate and movement during workouts. It offers bands, gears, upper arm sleeves, tops, t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, hats, gift cards, accessories, and other products, as well as men’s joggers. The company sells its products online. Whoop, Inc. was formerly known as Bobo Analytics, Inc. and changed its name to Whoop, Inc. in December 2013. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Aurora Insight

Series A in 2019
We are the one source of truth when it comes to available spectrum and wireless connectivity. We provide detailed insights on existing wireless infrastructure and RF environments enabling organizations to make the best business decisions.

Rhombus Systems

Seed Round in 2019
Rhombus Systems, Inc. is a provider of advanced video security services, specializing in cloud-managed solutions for enterprises. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Sacramento, California, with an additional office in Oakland, the company offers a range of services including Wi-Fi enabled cameras, live feed management, and artificial intelligence features such as facial and object recognition. Rhombus Systems also provides capabilities for video streaming, people analytics, and security alerts, allowing customers to easily share video clips and live streams of events without the need for complex servers or network video recorders.

Rocket Lab

Series E in 2018
Rocket Lab Ltd. specializes in designing and manufacturing rocket and space systems, focusing on low-cost and efficient payload deployment. Founded in 2006 and based in Auckland, New Zealand, the company offers a variety of technologies, including carbon composite materials, thermal protection products, recovery systems, propulsion systems, and electronic systems for avionics and communication. Its flagship orbital launch vehicle, Electron, aims to transform the space industry by providing dedicated, high-frequency launches tailored for the growing small satellite market. Rocket Lab's innovations are geared towards making space access more affordable and accessible.

YourMechanic

Series B in 2018
YourMechanic is an online marketplace that enables vehicle owners to find local mechanics for home or office car repair services. Its aim is to make car repair and maintenance affordable and convenient.

Arch Systems

Series A in 2018
Arch Systems Inc. designs and develops a device-to-cloud modular hardware platform for industrial Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The company’s device-to-cloud hardware is used for a range of custom IoT applications from electronics to mobile and cloud. Its hardware platform allows clients to design custom connected devices and take them to production, as well as enables software developers to create physical applications for sectors, such as food, water, and energy. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Mountain View, California.

Rhombus Systems

Seed Round in 2018
Rhombus Systems, Inc. is a provider of advanced video security services, specializing in cloud-managed solutions for enterprises. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Sacramento, California, with an additional office in Oakland, the company offers a range of services including Wi-Fi enabled cameras, live feed management, and artificial intelligence features such as facial and object recognition. Rhombus Systems also provides capabilities for video streaming, people analytics, and security alerts, allowing customers to easily share video clips and live streams of events without the need for complex servers or network video recorders.

Threadloom

Series A in 2018
Threadloom is an internet company that specializes in the fields of platform, communities, search, and email marketing. It features a web-based platform that enables its users to Automatically curate their forum's content online. The company was founded in 2015 and headquartered in California, United States.

Halter

Series A in 2018
Halter creates GPS enabled, solar powered collars for cows. The collar hardware allows farmers to use simple tablet app software to remotely set geographic boundaries for cattle, virtual fences. Farmers use Halter's system to avoid physically herding cows, maximizing farmer time and productivity.

Cape Analytics

Series B in 2018
Cape Analytics uses deep learning and geospatial imagery to provide instant property intelligence for buildings across the United States. Cape Analytics enables insurers and other property stakeholders to access valuable property attributes at time of underwriting—with the accuracy and detail that traditionally required an on-site inspection, but with the speed and coverage of property record pre-fill. Founded in 2014, Cape Analytics is backed by leading venture firms and comprised of computer vision and risk analysis experts.

ICEYE

Series B in 2018
ICEYE Oy provides real-time access to imagery through optical imaging technology. It enables users to monitor illegal fishing, oil spills, storm damage, and forest growth; monitor crops growth, storm damages, and pest movements; map other planets for resources and ensure exploration safety; monitor flood damage, receive real-time mapping for aid activities, and conduct maritine search and rescue; and monitor port or storage activity, monitor sea ice and icebergs, track pirate vessels, and view highway activity. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Espoo, Finland.

Cobalt

Series A in 2018
Cobalt Robotics, Inc. builds indoor robots that work alongside human guards to provide security. It offers indoor security robots that do patrolling in the premises, as well as look for intruders or anything that's out of the ordinary; and comprise intruder and anomaly detection, human-robot interaction, and mapping and sensing capabilities. The company offers robotics for warehouse, school, office, hospital, data center, and museum security. Cobalt Robotics, Inc. was incorporated in 2016 and is based in San Mateo, California.

Huckleberry

Seed Round in 2018
At Huckleberry, they’re on a mission to give small business owners back time. Over the last decade, software has replaced most paper-based business management systems – from accounting, to tax preparation, to payments. But commercial insurance is still bought and managed almost entirely offline, in a process that can involve layers of bureaucracy and take weeks to complete.

WHOOP

Series C in 2018
Whoop, Inc. manufactures and sells wearable fitness sensors for athletes to monitor the heart rate and movement during workouts. It offers bands, gears, upper arm sleeves, tops, t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, hats, gift cards, accessories, and other products, as well as men’s joggers. The company sells its products online. Whoop, Inc. was formerly known as Bobo Analytics, Inc. and changed its name to Whoop, Inc. in December 2013. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

WHOOP

Series C in 2018
Whoop, Inc. manufactures and sells wearable fitness sensors for athletes to monitor the heart rate and movement during workouts. It offers bands, gears, upper arm sleeves, tops, t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, hats, gift cards, accessories, and other products, as well as men’s joggers. The company sells its products online. Whoop, Inc. was formerly known as Bobo Analytics, Inc. and changed its name to Whoop, Inc. in December 2013. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Enview

Series A in 2017
Enview, Inc. is a company that specializes in 3D geospatial analytics, primarily serving the energy sector and government agencies. Established in 2015 and based in San Francisco, the company utilizes artificial intelligence to automate the processing of geospatial big data, enhancing the safety and reliability of pipeline and powerline operations. Enview's platform leverages advanced data analytics, remote sensing, and predictive analytics to identify potential threats before they materialize into serious incidents, thereby protecting people and critical infrastructure. By integrating various data sources, including multispectral aerial and satellite imagery, LiDAR, and GIS, Enview provides actionable insights through sophisticated data visualizations that support risk-based decision-making. The company's innovative technology aims to enhance national security and mitigate risks to the environment and communities.

Halter

Series A in 2017
Halter creates GPS enabled, solar powered collars for cows. The collar hardware allows farmers to use simple tablet app software to remotely set geographic boundaries for cattle, virtual fences. Farmers use Halter's system to avoid physically herding cows, maximizing farmer time and productivity.

Dark

Seed Round in 2017
Dark Inc. engages in creating a new programming language, tightly integrated with an editor, compiler, and PaaS that allow engineers to build distributed applications using high-level primitives. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Swift Navigation

Series B in 2017
Swift Navigation, Inc., founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in developing precise and affordable global positioning system (GPS) technology. The company is known for its low-cost, high-accuracy real-time kinematics (RTK) receivers, which provide centimeter-level positioning. Its product offerings include the Piksi Multi GNSS Module and the ruggedized Duro Receiver, designed for various applications such as agriculture, robotics, maritime, and industrial use. Additionally, Swift Navigation provides the Skylark cloud corrections service and the Starling GNSS positioning engine, targeting markets like autonomous vehicles and unmanned aerial vehicles. The company has established a reputation for innovation, delivering positioning solutions that significantly outperform traditional GPS accuracy. Swift Navigation's technology supports a wide range of industries, promoting advancements in automation and precision across diverse sectors.

Dispatch

Series A in 2017
Dispatch is the operating system that empowers modern service experiences for the world’s largest service brands. Our platform connects the enterprise, service provider, and customer together to create a world-class service experience that surpasses the rising expectations of the modern-day market.

Figure Eight

Venture Round in 2017
Figure Eight Inc. develops a human-in-the-loop machine learning platform. Its platform transforms text, image, audio, and video data into customized training data for a range of use cases, including autonomous vehicles, consumer product identification, natural language processing, search relevance, intelligent chatbots, and others. The company’s platform also creates training data at enterprise scale for computer vision, natural language processing (NLP), audio use cases, and data enrichment and classification. Figure Eight Inc. was founded in 2007 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Merlon Intelligence

Seed Round in 2017
Merlon Intelligence, Inc. is a global compliance technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing risk management and compliance solutions for the financial industry. Founded in 2016, the company offers a suite of services designed to enhance compliance processes for banks and financial institutions. Its key products include Merlon Intelligent Screening, which automates customer screening by analyzing news and information; Merlon Intelligent List Management, which manages sanction lists related to financial crimes; Merlon Intelligent Assessment, a platform that streamlines customer risk assessments; and Merlon Intelligent Triage, which aids compliance analysts by aggregating and organizing relevant customer information. By providing these innovative solutions, Merlon Intelligence aims to help financial institutions mitigate risk and combat money laundering effectively.

CrossLend

Venture Round in 2017
CrossLend GmbH operates an online lending platform for digital credit mediation and financing. It provides cross-border credit mediation through cooperation with its partner bank. It also provides digital infrastructure, transformation, and standardisation. The company provides finance to marketplace, including consumer loan, development loan, invoices, mortgages, sme loans, and bridging loan. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Rocket Lab

Series D in 2017
Rocket Lab Ltd. specializes in designing and manufacturing rocket and space systems, focusing on low-cost and efficient payload deployment. Founded in 2006 and based in Auckland, New Zealand, the company offers a variety of technologies, including carbon composite materials, thermal protection products, recovery systems, propulsion systems, and electronic systems for avionics and communication. Its flagship orbital launch vehicle, Electron, aims to transform the space industry by providing dedicated, high-frequency launches tailored for the growing small satellite market. Rocket Lab's innovations are geared towards making space access more affordable and accessible.

REZI

Seed Round in 2017
REZI a rental company that uses our proprietary analytics, technology and financial products to improve the rental experience for landlords and tenants alike.

Cobalt

Seed Round in 2017
Cobalt Robotics, Inc. builds indoor robots that work alongside human guards to provide security. It offers indoor security robots that do patrolling in the premises, as well as look for intruders or anything that's out of the ordinary; and comprise intruder and anomaly detection, human-robot interaction, and mapping and sensing capabilities. The company offers robotics for warehouse, school, office, hospital, data center, and museum security. Cobalt Robotics, Inc. was incorporated in 2016 and is based in San Mateo, California.

CrossLend

Venture Round in 2017
CrossLend GmbH operates an online lending platform for digital credit mediation and financing. It provides cross-border credit mediation through cooperation with its partner bank. It also provides digital infrastructure, transformation, and standardisation. The company provides finance to marketplace, including consumer loan, development loan, invoices, mortgages, sme loans, and bridging loan. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

TerrAvion

Series A in 2017
TerrAvion, Inc. provides real-time aerial imagery services for the agriculture sector in the United States. Its aerial imagery service is used to optimize irrigation to improve yield and uniformity, or reduce water use; make scouting; detect anomalies caused by disease or pests; and supervise and monitor interventions. It offers natural color, color infrared, thermal, and oblique imagery solutions; normalized difference vegetation index maps; and relevant agricultural data solutions. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Dublin, California. On October 14, 2020, the voluntary petition of TerrAvion, Inc. for reorganization under Chapter 11 was converted to Chapter 7. It had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on August 31, 2020.

Cape Analytics

Series A in 2016
Cape Analytics uses deep learning and geospatial imagery to provide instant property intelligence for buildings across the United States. Cape Analytics enables insurers and other property stakeholders to access valuable property attributes at time of underwriting—with the accuracy and detail that traditionally required an on-site inspection, but with the speed and coverage of property record pre-fill. Founded in 2014, Cape Analytics is backed by leading venture firms and comprised of computer vision and risk analysis experts.

True Fit

Series B in 2016
True Fit Corporation develops and provides an online fit recommendation engine that manages databases of apparel, footwear, and consumer fit data profiles to help consumers, brands, and retailers unlock the online footwear and apparel market. It allows shoppers to analyze data points and discover various style fits and sizes to buy. The company has a strategic partnership with Bamboo Rose. True Fit Corporation was formerly known as True Apparel Company and changed its name to True Fit Corporation in 2009. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Woburn, Massachusetts.

Behavox

Series A in 2016
Behavox Ltd. specializes in compliance surveillance software, catering primarily to the capital markets sector. Founded in 2014 and based in London, with additional offices in St Petersburg and Tokyo, Behavox offers solutions such as Behavox Compliance, which monitors employee activities and assesses risk, and Behavox Voice, which analyzes voice recordings with features like multi-lingual support. The company's enterprise platform consolidates various data types into a single data lake, enabling users to apply machine learning for detecting misconduct and insider threats. Behavox's technology leverages advanced algorithms and machine learning to continuously enhance detection capabilities. The company aims to address complex challenges in financial services through sophisticated engineering and innovative applications of academic research.

Deako

Venture Round in 2016
Deako, Inc. manufactures electrical switches. It offers modular light, dimmer, rocker, scene controller, and motion sensor switches. The company sells its products online and also offers an application for controlling the switches. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

Threadloom

Seed Round in 2016
Threadloom is an internet company that specializes in the fields of platform, communities, search, and email marketing. It features a web-based platform that enables its users to Automatically curate their forum's content online. The company was founded in 2015 and headquartered in California, United States.

Figure Eight

Series D in 2016
Figure Eight Inc. develops a human-in-the-loop machine learning platform. Its platform transforms text, image, audio, and video data into customized training data for a range of use cases, including autonomous vehicles, consumer product identification, natural language processing, search relevance, intelligent chatbots, and others. The company’s platform also creates training data at enterprise scale for computer vision, natural language processing (NLP), audio use cases, and data enrichment and classification. Figure Eight Inc. was founded in 2007 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Marble

Seed Round in 2016
Marble creates a fleet of intelligent courier robots to reliably and securely transport the goods that people need and want. Marble’s robot is perfectly suited to transport the essentials including groceries, meals, and medicine.

Gauss Surgical

Series B in 2016
Gauss Surgical is a med-tech company that develops a vision-based platform for accurate and real-time measurement of surgical blood loss. They develop beautiful applications for iOS backed by sophisticated algorithms and a robust, HIPAA-compliant technical stack to enable real-time monitoring during surgery. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.

June

Series A in 2016
June Life Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in the manufacturing of smart ovens, having pioneered this market in 2016 with the introduction of its innovative countertop convection oven. The June Oven combines multiple cooking functionalities, serving as an air fryer, slow cooker, roaster, broiler, baker, dehydrator, toaster, reheater, and warming device, effectively replacing seven kitchen appliances and reducing clutter. The company aims to enhance the cooking experience by leveraging technology, elegant design, and exceptional performance, making cooking accessible and easy for everyone. Established in 2013, June Life Inc. continues to focus on transforming the culinary landscape through its advanced kitchen solutions.

YourMechanic

Series B in 2016
YourMechanic is an online marketplace that enables vehicle owners to find local mechanics for home or office car repair services. Its aim is to make car repair and maintenance affordable and convenient.

Swift Navigation

Series A in 2015
Swift Navigation, Inc., founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in developing precise and affordable global positioning system (GPS) technology. The company is known for its low-cost, high-accuracy real-time kinematics (RTK) receivers, which provide centimeter-level positioning. Its product offerings include the Piksi Multi GNSS Module and the ruggedized Duro Receiver, designed for various applications such as agriculture, robotics, maritime, and industrial use. Additionally, Swift Navigation provides the Skylark cloud corrections service and the Starling GNSS positioning engine, targeting markets like autonomous vehicles and unmanned aerial vehicles. The company has established a reputation for innovation, delivering positioning solutions that significantly outperform traditional GPS accuracy. Swift Navigation's technology supports a wide range of industries, promoting advancements in automation and precision across diverse sectors.

Circulate

Venture Round in 2015
Circulate helps publishers (Web and App), networks and SDK providers maximize their first-party data monetization strategies with one simple integration, on a privacy friendly basis. Circulate advances the science of targeting and media attribution by enabling industry partners to utilize match Data as a Service. Marketers and their agencies are empowered to provide a unified consumer experience, attribute success, prioritize marketing investments, extend their reach and personalize their content.

WHOOP

Series B in 2015
Whoop, Inc. manufactures and sells wearable fitness sensors for athletes to monitor the heart rate and movement during workouts. It offers bands, gears, upper arm sleeves, tops, t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, hats, gift cards, accessories, and other products, as well as men’s joggers. The company sells its products online. Whoop, Inc. was formerly known as Bobo Analytics, Inc. and changed its name to Whoop, Inc. in December 2013. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Gauss Surgical

Series A in 2015
Gauss Surgical is a med-tech company that develops a vision-based platform for accurate and real-time measurement of surgical blood loss. They develop beautiful applications for iOS backed by sophisticated algorithms and a robust, HIPAA-compliant technical stack to enable real-time monitoring during surgery. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.

Kahuna

Series B in 2015
Kahuna creates highly personalized experiences for every buyer and every seller for the world’s leading marketplaces. Kahuna is the platform of choice for meeting the needs of marketplaces, using state of the art machine-learning technology to drive extreme personalization, product and pricing optimization, trust, and engagement. With more than 144 million engaged users, over 4 billion messages sent, and 46 billion optimized events, Kahuna is the proven solution for marketplaces of all sizes. Headquartered in Redwood City, CA, with global locations, Kahuna investors include Sequoia Capital, Tenaya Capital, and Uncork Capital. Learn more at http://www.kahuna.com

AltspaceVR

Series A in 2015
AltspaceVR is a virtual reality software company. AltspaceVR is bringing two-dimensional web content into shared virtual spaces, and extending the web to create fully holographic experiences. Through the software users will be able to watch streaming video, play games, and get work done, together and entirely inside of virtual reality. The software is powered by, and fully embraces, the modern open web.

Spire.com

Series B in 2015
Spire Global, Inc. specializes in satellite data services, leveraging a constellation of nanosatellites to provide advanced analytics in maritime, aviation, and weather tracking. The company's key products include Spire Sense, which offers ship tracking data for various applications such as trade monitoring and search and rescue, and Spire Stratus, which delivers global weather information. Spire's machine learning and analytics tools assist clients, including mining companies, governmental agencies, and port operators, in tracking vessels and monitoring environmental conditions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Spire Global also has offices in Glasgow and Singapore, ensuring real-time global coverage and data insights for informed decision-making.

Mapbox

Series B in 2015
Mapbox Inc. is a location data platform that specializes in creating custom maps for mobile and web applications, serving a diverse range of industries including logistics, real estate, finance, and health. The company offers a suite of products such as maps, navigation APIs, geocoding services, and satellite imagery, enabling enterprises to enhance their data analysis and visualization capabilities. Mapbox's platform supports over 2.6 million registered developers, providing them with access to a dynamic mapping system that continuously updates based on user activity. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., Mapbox operates internationally, including in Japan, and has been instrumental in empowering major companies like Facebook and IBM with advanced geospatial tools.

Enview

Seed Round in 2015
Enview, Inc. is a company that specializes in 3D geospatial analytics, primarily serving the energy sector and government agencies. Established in 2015 and based in San Francisco, the company utilizes artificial intelligence to automate the processing of geospatial big data, enhancing the safety and reliability of pipeline and powerline operations. Enview's platform leverages advanced data analytics, remote sensing, and predictive analytics to identify potential threats before they materialize into serious incidents, thereby protecting people and critical infrastructure. By integrating various data sources, including multispectral aerial and satellite imagery, LiDAR, and GIS, Enview provides actionable insights through sophisticated data visualizations that support risk-based decision-making. The company's innovative technology aims to enhance national security and mitigate risks to the environment and communities.

Mirror Contracts

Series A in 2015
Mirror operates an integrated platform that connects investors with underserved markets to facilitate price discovery in traditionally non-transparent ecosystems. Mirror allows its clients to construct security-based swaps that enable them to get long exposure into late-stage private companies, or short exposure to hedge current positions in their portfolio. Established in 2011, Mirror’s clientele is comprised of angel investors, venture capital funds, growth and private equity firms, hedge funds, and other institutional asset managers.

Dispatch

Seed Round in 2015
Dispatch is the operating system that empowers modern service experiences for the world’s largest service brands. Our platform connects the enterprise, service provider, and customer together to create a world-class service experience that surpasses the rising expectations of the modern-day market.

StatMuse

Series A in 2015
StatMuse Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that offers a cloud-based platform for analyzing sports statistics through artificial intelligence. Founded in 2014, StatMuse enables sports fans to explore and engage with data using natural language queries, allowing users to search for player statistics and interact with digital personas of renowned athletes. The platform combines AI with dynamic animation and augmented reality, creating an innovative environment for interactive storytelling in sports. Backed by prominent investors, including Disney and the NFL Players Association, StatMuse has established itself as a leader in conversational AI for sports, providing users with up-to-date scores, statistics, and original content related to their favorite teams and players.

Navdy

Series A in 2015
The creator of the world’s first device for your car to let you Look Forward© while Staying Connected©, Navdy’s mission is to reinvent the driving experience. At Navdy, we set out to solve a complex problem with a beautifully simple solution. To create the type of product you get and immediately forget how you ever lived without it. We believe you should be able to do all the things you do everyday simply and easily from the driver’s seat. So we set out to make driving something you Look Forward© to again. Navdy is more than a piece of hardware and more than an app—it’s an experience, and one we hope you enjoy every time you get behind the wheel. To learn more, visit www.navdy.com.

Dispatch

Seed Round in 2014
Dispatch is the operating system that empowers modern service experiences for the world’s largest service brands. Our platform connects the enterprise, service provider, and customer together to create a world-class service experience that surpasses the rising expectations of the modern-day market.

Gauss Surgical

Seed Round in 2014
Gauss Surgical is a med-tech company that develops a vision-based platform for accurate and real-time measurement of surgical blood loss. They develop beautiful applications for iOS backed by sophisticated algorithms and a robust, HIPAA-compliant technical stack to enable real-time monitoring during surgery. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.

Navdy

Seed Round in 2014
The creator of the world’s first device for your car to let you Look Forward© while Staying Connected©, Navdy’s mission is to reinvent the driving experience. At Navdy, we set out to solve a complex problem with a beautifully simple solution. To create the type of product you get and immediately forget how you ever lived without it. We believe you should be able to do all the things you do everyday simply and easily from the driver’s seat. So we set out to make driving something you Look Forward© to again. Navdy is more than a piece of hardware and more than an app—it’s an experience, and one we hope you enjoy every time you get behind the wheel. To learn more, visit www.navdy.com.

AltspaceVR

Seed Round in 2014
AltspaceVR is a virtual reality software company. AltspaceVR is bringing two-dimensional web content into shared virtual spaces, and extending the web to create fully holographic experiences. Through the software users will be able to watch streaming video, play games, and get work done, together and entirely inside of virtual reality. The software is powered by, and fully embraces, the modern open web.

Prizeo

Venture Round in 2014
Platform for influencers to fundraise for their favorite causes through the offering of once-in-a-lifetime experiences and rewards to their fans. Prizeo has already worked with top celebrities such as Kobe Bryant, One Direction, Muhammed Ali, Kristen Bell, and Alicia Keys.

Kurbo by WW

Series A in 2014
Kurbo Health, Inc. is a company that focuses on addressing childhood obesity through a mobile application designed for tracking food intake. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Kurbo Health employs personalized coaching along with interactive features such as games and challenges to engage users. The company's programs leverage research from pediatric obesity experts at Stanford University and SUNY Buffalo, offering a scalable solution that combines virtual feedback with proven tracking methodologies. By utilizing mobile technology, Kurbo Health aims to assist overweight children and their families in adopting healthier eating habits and managing their weight effectively.

Spire.com

Series A in 2014
Spire Global, Inc. specializes in satellite data services, leveraging a constellation of nanosatellites to provide advanced analytics in maritime, aviation, and weather tracking. The company's key products include Spire Sense, which offers ship tracking data for various applications such as trade monitoring and search and rescue, and Spire Stratus, which delivers global weather information. Spire's machine learning and analytics tools assist clients, including mining companies, governmental agencies, and port operators, in tracking vessels and monitoring environmental conditions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Spire Global also has offices in Glasgow and Singapore, ensuring real-time global coverage and data insights for informed decision-making.

WHOOP

Series A in 2014
Whoop, Inc. manufactures and sells wearable fitness sensors for athletes to monitor the heart rate and movement during workouts. It offers bands, gears, upper arm sleeves, tops, t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, hats, gift cards, accessories, and other products, as well as men’s joggers. The company sells its products online. Whoop, Inc. was formerly known as Bobo Analytics, Inc. and changed its name to Whoop, Inc. in December 2013. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Ambition

Seed Round in 2014
Ambition Solutions, LLC is a software company based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, established in 2013. It provides an agile sales management platform designed to enhance performance for remote and in-office teams. The platform allows organizations to categorize employees by functional roles and set benchmarks to generate the Ambition Score, a metric that reflects overall performance. Ambition promotes transparency by enabling real-time monitoring of performance and momentum, which helps sales leaders coach their teams more effectively while reducing management burdens. The company's focus on positive accountability and team inspiration aims to create a goal-oriented environment that fosters economic opportunity and flexibility, thereby optimizing remote work success.

BabyWatch

Venture Round in 2014
BabyWatch Inc. is a Berlin-based company that specializes in developing a user-friendly system that connects home ultrasound devices with smartphones, allowing pregnant women to hear, visualize, and share their unborn babies’ heartbeats. This innovative approach combines the functionality of advanced pregnancy monitoring technology with the accessibility of a mobile application. Additionally, BabyWatch offers GlobalBeat, a social platform where pregnant women can connect, share experiences, and exchange valuable information. The company enhances its community’s experience by providing medical data visualizations and infographics derived from the analysis of uploaded pregnancy tracking data.

True Fit

Series A in 2014
True Fit Corporation develops and provides an online fit recommendation engine that manages databases of apparel, footwear, and consumer fit data profiles to help consumers, brands, and retailers unlock the online footwear and apparel market. It allows shoppers to analyze data points and discover various style fits and sizes to buy. The company has a strategic partnership with Bamboo Rose. True Fit Corporation was formerly known as True Apparel Company and changed its name to True Fit Corporation in 2009. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Woburn, Massachusetts.

Standard Treasury

Series A in 2014
Standard Treasury, a YC-backed company, is hoping to make it easier for businesses to deal with their banks through standard APIs that ease transfers and other transactions. The company says that integrating banking services for small businesses and startups is overly complicated. They can end up sending large files over FTP with specs that take up hundreds of pages.

Bellabeat

Seed Round in 2014
Bellabeat, Inc. is a company that develops technology-driven wellness products specifically for women, operating both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a range of products designed to help women monitor their health and well-being at various stages of life. This includes devices that track sleep, activity, and reproductive health, allowing users to manage stress and enhance their overall lifestyle. In addition to its product offerings, Bellabeat operates a research platform that enables users to assess wellness techniques, such as supplements and fasting, while sharing encrypted data to gain personalized insights. The company's products are available through various channels, including independent stores, resellers, and online retailers. With a focus on empowering women, Bellabeat aims to foster a better understanding of personal health and well-being.

Mirror Contracts

Series A in 2014
Mirror operates an integrated platform that connects investors with underserved markets to facilitate price discovery in traditionally non-transparent ecosystems. Mirror allows its clients to construct security-based swaps that enable them to get long exposure into late-stage private companies, or short exposure to hedge current positions in their portfolio. Established in 2011, Mirror’s clientele is comprised of angel investors, venture capital funds, growth and private equity firms, hedge funds, and other institutional asset managers.

Layer

Series A in 2014
Layer, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that develops an open communications layer platform for the Internet. Founded in 2011, Layer provides a range of tools that enable developers to integrate rich messaging, voice, and video capabilities into their applications. Its offerings include Atlas, a customizable UI kit for enhancing messaging features, SDKs for both iOS and Android platforms, and APIs that facilitate chat and communication services for web applications. The company's focus lies in enabling immediate and interactive customer experiences across digital interfaces, allowing businesses to foster personalized interactions without the need to overhaul existing infrastructure. Layer emphasizes user-friendly design and robust engineering, ensuring that its toolkit is functional and accessible for developers seeking to create engaging user experiences.

SeeMe

Venture Round in 2014
SeeMe is an online platform that connects contemporary emerging artists with a global audience, facilitating the sale of limited edition prints and original artwork. The platform allows artists to showcase a diverse range of images, appealing to various tastes and interests. Through its website and mobile app, users can engage with creators by leaving comments and likes, and they can also purchase eco-friendly postcards and unique apparel featuring the artwork. SeeMe employs intuitive discovery tools and predictive algorithms to help collectors find and support top artists, fostering a community where hundreds of thousands of creators are connected with millions of art enthusiasts worldwide.

Kensho

Seed Round in 2014
Kensho Technologies, Inc. provides analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data visualization systems to global banks and investment institutions. It develops Kensho Financial Analytics Software that deploys scalable analytics systems across the commercial institutions. It also offers artificial intelligence (AI) software called Kensho Applied Mind. The company also operates a national security division called Koto. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It has additional offices in New York, New York; McLean, Virginia; and Pacific Palisades, California. As of April 8, 2018, Kensho Technologies, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of S&P Global Inc.

Kahuna

Series A in 2014
Kahuna creates highly personalized experiences for every buyer and every seller for the world’s leading marketplaces. Kahuna is the platform of choice for meeting the needs of marketplaces, using state of the art machine-learning technology to drive extreme personalization, product and pricing optimization, trust, and engagement. With more than 144 million engaged users, over 4 billion messages sent, and 46 billion optimized events, Kahuna is the proven solution for marketplaces of all sizes. Headquartered in Redwood City, CA, with global locations, Kahuna investors include Sequoia Capital, Tenaya Capital, and Uncork Capital. Learn more at http://www.kahuna.com

Seamless Toy Company

Seed Round in 2013
Seamless Toy Company enable kids to be makers. Their first product, ATOMS, is a system of plug-n-play sensors, motors, and action blocks for kids (and anyone) to add interactive functionality to their creations. ATOMS are fun, fast and don't require any electronics or programming skills to get going. ATOMS work seamlessly with LEGO and other toys, can be sewn or velcro-ed onto fabrics, or bolted onto more permanent creations. ATOMS work with iOS devices (Android soon), so users can control their ATOMS from their iPhone/iPod/iPad, and can also inversely control their iPhone from ATOMS. ATOMS are sold through starter sets that show kids what each ATOM does through already-popular play experiences (imaginary characters and kid-scale play). However, we expect kids' interest in ATOMS to outlast the starter-set themes, as they go onto use ATOMS in their own creations. ATOMS can also be bought individually for the "from-scratch" project doer, and we will be releasing a new ATOM every month to serve our enthusiastic repeat customers.

Vires Aeronautics

Seed Round in 2013
VIRES Aeronautics, Inc. is an innovative company based in Livermore, California, established in 2013. The company specializes in the VIRES Aquila MK1, a wing design featuring an embedded control surface that enhances the performance of various vehicles. This technology is particularly beneficial in the aeronautics sector, where it retrofits legacy aircraft to achieve faster takeoff and landing, greater payload capacity, improved maneuverability, extended range, and reduced fuel consumption. Additionally, VIRES Aeronautics' advancements have potential applications across multiple industries, including automobiles, submarines, ships, turbines, and trains, positioning the company as a transformative force in these markets.

Layer

Seed Round in 2013
Layer, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that develops an open communications layer platform for the Internet. Founded in 2011, Layer provides a range of tools that enable developers to integrate rich messaging, voice, and video capabilities into their applications. Its offerings include Atlas, a customizable UI kit for enhancing messaging features, SDKs for both iOS and Android platforms, and APIs that facilitate chat and communication services for web applications. The company's focus lies in enabling immediate and interactive customer experiences across digital interfaces, allowing businesses to foster personalized interactions without the need to overhaul existing infrastructure. Layer emphasizes user-friendly design and robust engineering, ensuring that its toolkit is functional and accessible for developers seeking to create engaging user experiences.

Email Copilot

Seed Round in 2013
Email Copilot is a developer of an automated delivery platform focused on enhancing email messaging for marketers. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing marketing automation tools, utilizing behavior analysis to optimize message delivery. This ensures that communications are sent at times when individual users are most likely to engage and with content that aligns with their interests. The service operates automatically, allowing users to set it up and benefit from ongoing optimization without constant oversight. As a result, businesses using Email Copilot have experienced significant increases in email open and click rates, enhancing overall engagement and revenue.