One Way Ventures

One Way Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2017, based in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Montreal, Canada, and Mountain View, California. The firm specializes in seed-stage and early-stage investments, focusing on exceptional immigrant tech founders. One Way Ventures primarily targets companies in various sectors, including logistics, mobility, fintech, proptech, deep tech, consumer, healthcare, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics. The firm aims to support startups with the ambition to become global companies, particularly those looking to establish a presence in the United States.

Leo Arango

Partner

Leonardo Arango

Partner

Semyon Dukach

Founding Partner

Philippe Kalaf

Venture Partner

Alissa Kay

Analyst

Lex Zhao

Managing Partner

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Onyx Private

Seed Round in 2022
Onyx Private is a modern and more accessible private bank for the new generation of young professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs. We offer a premium and digital banking experience with a white-glove concierge service for all your personal finance, wealth and lifestyle needs.

Debbie

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Debbie is developing an innovative debt payoff and savings platform that incentivizes borrowers to improve their financial habits through automatic savings tied to their debt reduction efforts. By utilizing positive reinforcement, Debbie aims to break the cycle of debt by rewarding users for paying down their debts, rather than relying on traditional credit card rewards systems. The platform allows customers to visualize their debt repayment progress and earn points not only for savings and debt reduction but also for managing various financial obligations such as mortgages and medical debts. Founded by individuals with extensive experience in personal lending and venture capital, Debbie seeks to transition users towards wealth-building opportunities, making personal finance more accessible and rewarding.

Destinus

Seed Round in 2022
Operator of a European aerospace company intended to build hydrogen-powered airplanes that aim to make long-range hypersonic flight part of everyday life in the future for sustainable energy, mobility, and security. The company provides airplanes that combine advanced aeronautical and space technologies, providing the aviation industry with a reduction in the time for intercontinental transport by an order of magnitude without compromising comfort, cost, or noise.

KarmaCheck

Series A in 2022
KarmaCheck, Inc. specializes in providing both offline and online background screening services for employment purposes. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a variety of services, including criminal checks, employment and education verifications, motor vehicle reports, reference checks, and drug testing. Utilizing an AI-driven, tech-first approach, KarmaCheck reimagines traditional background checks by delivering real-time, actionable notifications that expedite hiring decisions. Its mobile-first platform ensures ease of access while maintaining compliance and reliability. By leveraging artificial intelligence and blockchain technology, KarmaCheck enables businesses to conduct comprehensive checks efficiently, resulting in faster turnaround times and improved employee retention.

Greeneye Technology

Series A in 2021
Greeneye Technology specializes in precision agriculture by developing advanced solutions that automate field scouting and optimize herbicide application. Founded in 2016 and based in Canada, the company harnesses artificial intelligence and machine learning to transform traditional pest control methods. Its proprietary selective spraying system allows for precise real-time detection and targeting of weeds, significantly reducing herbicide usage by up to 90%. By integrating its technology with existing sprayers, Greeneye enables farmers to minimize waste and improve the efficiency of their pest control practices. The company boasts a multidisciplinary team with expertise in various fields, including computer vision, agronomy, and mechanical engineering, all dedicated to providing sustainable agricultural solutions.

Mana Interactive

Seed Round in 2021
Mana Interactive Inc., based in Boston, is a financial solutions provider established in 2021 that focuses on creating a rewards platform tailored for gamers. The company has developed a financial application that offers a checking account and debit card specifically designed for individuals who enjoy gaming. Through this application, users can earn rewards points not only from their everyday purchases but also from engaging in their favorite games. Additionally, Mana Interactive provides access to gaming events, hardware, and beta tests, further enhancing the gaming experience. The team at Mana Interactive is dedicated to transforming the fintech landscape and reshaping how rewards, payments, and technology integrate within the gaming community.

Billdr

Seed Round in 2021
Billdr is an end-to-end home renovation marketplace that simplifies the entire home renovation experience for homeowners and general contractors. Billdr acts as a trusted partner for both parties. Homeowners receive personal support encompassing the entire renovation process (before, during, after renovations). Via a mobile application, general contractors get access to pre-qualified leads, tailored-made tools (quote, invoice, payout) in a regulated and healthy marketplace.

Helm.ai

Series B in 2021
Helm.ai Inc. is a technology company based in Menlo Park, California, that specializes in designing and developing artificial intelligence software solutions for autonomous navigation in self-driving cars, drones, and consumer robots. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on creating advanced driving technologies that support high-end advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and Level 4 autonomous driving. Helm.ai employs an unsupervised learning approach to train neural networks, allowing its technology to function effectively without the necessity for large-scale fleet data, extensive simulation, or manual annotation. This innovative methodology enables automotive companies to implement safe and scalable autonomous technologies.

UNest

Series B in 2021
UNest Holdings, Inc. is an investment advisory firm that offers a mobile application designed to assist parents in building, managing, and optimizing a tax-free college fund for their children. The UNest app facilitates the selection of the most suitable tax-advantaged education savings plans and allows parents to receive monetary gifts for their children from friends and family. Founded in 2018 by Ksenia Yudina and based in North Hollywood, California, UNest aims to democratize access to effective financial solutions, enabling parents to secure a better financial future for their children. The app enables users to open a Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) account within five minutes, requires no paperwork, and offers features like advisor-guided investment plans, a simple gifting option, UNest Rewards, and the ability to set up recurring contributions.

Chipper

Series C in 2021
Chipper Cash is a financial services company that features a software application platform that enables free instant cross-border mobile money transfers in Africa as easy as sending a text message. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

RaySecur

Series A in 2021
RaySecur Inc. specializes in advanced 3D package scanning technology designed to detect concealed and potentially dangerous items such as powders, solids, liquids, and various composite threats. Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company offers the MailSecur system, which provides real-time 3D imaging capabilities that surpass traditional X-ray methods. Founded in 2018, RaySecur's innovative solutions utilize scalable terahertz scanners and millimeter-wave technology, allowing for the effective examination of suspicious letters, flat envelopes, and small parcels. Their devices are lightweight, portable, and user-friendly, requiring minimal training for mail screening. RaySecur's technology is employed by Fortune 500 companies and government organizations globally, enhancing security and safety for personnel and critical assets.

Minus

Seed Round in 2021
Compound Foods creates coffee without coffee beans

Machinery Partner

Seed Round in 2021
Machinery Partner operates as a managed marketplace focused on construction and heavy equipment, specifically targeting small to medium contractors in the United States. The company simplifies the process of finding appropriate machinery for various applications through its digital dealership and lifecycle tracking system. This integrated model not only facilitates procurement and financing but also offers essential services related to heavy equipment. By maintaining detailed insights into the machinery's usage, financing, and insurance, Machinery Partner provides contractors with comprehensive data that enhances their operational efficiency. Ultimately, this approach allows users to concentrate on their core business activities while reducing the complexities associated with asset management.

Humanity

Seed Round in 2021
Humanity is a healthcare company that aims to extend the healthspan of humanity. It develops a software application designed to provide information on how to stop the aging process. The company's service allows people to try different interventions and solutions to help move those biomarkers in a positive direction and thus reduce, and in some cases, stop the loss of function and thus the aging damage. Founded in 2019 by Peter Ward and Michael Geer, Humanity is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

DressX

Seed Round in 2021
DressX is a pioneering platform for digital garments, addressing the significant environmental impact of the traditional fashion industry. By offering a sustainable alternative, DressX enables the creation and consumption of fashion without generating waste, carbon emissions, or harmful chemicals. The platform integrates advanced 3D technology to allow users to wear digital clothing across various online environments, promoting a fun and innovative shopping experience. Additionally, DressX supports fashion influencers and designers, providing them with resources for distribution, retail development, and creative direction, thereby fostering growth in the digital fashion sector. The company is committed to shaping the future of fashion through its digital offerings.

Claritype

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Operator of a data platform intended to automate data integration. The company's AI modeling engine builds an inter-connected network of business data which cuts data prep from weeks to hours and empowers teams to spend their time on analysis and insight, enabling data teams to improve their data, unblock projects, and accelerate future insights.

Burq

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Burq is a delivery management platform that connects businesses with multiple on-demand delivery providers through a single integration. The platform enables clients to offer commission-free, same-day delivery options to their customers, enhancing their service offerings. By providing access to a network of leading delivery services, Burq allows businesses to present various delivery choices, empowering customers to select the option that best meets their needs. This approach streamlines the logistics process for companies seeking efficient and flexible delivery solutions.

Chipper

Series C in 2021
Chipper Cash is a financial services company that features a software application platform that enables free instant cross-border mobile money transfers in Africa as easy as sending a text message. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Britive

Series A in 2021
Britive, Inc. is a cloud security company that specializes in providing a cloud-native solution for managing privileged access across multi-cloud environments. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Glendale, California, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India, Britive's platform empowers teams in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and security by offering features such as dynamic privileged access administration, just-in-time access, and zero standing privileges. This approach helps organizations mitigate security risks and operational disruptions while enhancing efficiency and user productivity. The software enables rapid identification of privileged access blind spots, including overprivileged users, and recommends necessary adjustments to access policies. Additionally, Britive's solution integrates visibility, policy enforcement, and threat monitoring, facilitating compliance and addressing dynamic threats in the cloud environment.

BRELYON

Seed Round in 2021
Brelyon, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in the manufacture of innovative virtual display screens, offering a compelling alternative to conventional multi-monitor setups and stationary virtual reality applications. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Brelyon develops headset-free displays that utilize proprietary depth modulation and light-field expansion technologies. These advancements create immersive panoramic virtual screens, delivering true optical depth for users. The company's products cater to various sectors, including office environments, gaming, and teleoperations, aiming to enhance the user experience by providing a more engaging visual interface.

Dasera

Seed Round in 2021
Dasera, Inc. is a data security company based in Sunnyvale, California, established in 2019. It specializes in a query analysis engine designed to enhance the safe internal use of sensitive consumer data in cloud environments. The platform automatically identifies, flags, and rewrites unsafe queries within data warehouses, thereby preventing potential insider breaches. By providing granular visibility into data usage, Dasera enables companies to grant broader access to data for engineers, analysts, and contractors while maintaining security and compliance. This solution fosters trust between consumers and companies by ensuring the responsible handling of sensitive information.

Splitspot

Seed Round in 2021
SplitSpot is a rental management service that facilitates the leasing of individual rooms in apartments, catering to both renters and landlords. The company simplifies the rental process by offering month-to-month leases without broker fees and requiring only a minimal security deposit. This approach provides renters with increased flexibility while reducing their upfront costs. For landlords, SplitSpot delivers tailored property management services, enhancing their rental experience and minimizing the complexities associated with managing rental properties.

Wire

Series B in 2021
Wire™ is the most secure collaboration platform. We are transforming the way businesses communicate in the same way and speed that our founders disrupted telephony with Skype. Wire™ is consistently delivering groundbreaking first - from our unique “message fortress” architecture to encrypted video conferences and guest rooms - our customers rely on Wire to be at the forefront of secure, private yet sleek collaboration. Wire™ offers two distinct products - Wire Pro, for organizations to collaborate faster and more securely - Wire Red, an on-demand crisis collaboration platform for Fortune 1000 companies. We are a 70 people strong organization with offices in Berlin, San Francisco and Zug. We proudly serve over +1,800 customers on five continents - from the biggest brand names over non-profits to small medium businesses.

1520

Seed Round in 2021
1520 is a fifteen to twenty-minute grocery delivery startup based in Manhattan. It was started in 2021 and is headquartered in Manhattan, New York.

Nuvocargo

Series A in 2021
Nuvocargo, Inc. is a freight forwarding and customs brokerage firm specializing in cross-border logistics between the United States and Mexico. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, the company offers a range of services including customs broking, freight forwarding, and cargo insurance. Nuvocargo utilizes a cloud-based dashboard that provides customers with real-time visibility into their shipments, including tracking for cargo status, customs clearance, and necessary documentation. By leveraging advanced technology and extensive industry experience, Nuvocargo aims to enhance supply chain transparency and efficiency for businesses moving goods across the Americas.

Mighty Buildings

Series B in 2021
Mighty Buildings, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in the manufacture of custom houses using 3D printing technology. The company aims to disrupt the residential housing market by leveraging advanced automation, robotics, and composite materials to make housing more affordable. By focusing on modular construction, Mighty Buildings seeks to innovate the way homes are built, addressing challenges in the traditional construction industry. The company has garnered support from notable venture capital firms, reflecting its potential to transform the housing landscape.

Tive

Series A in 2020
Tive is a Boston-based startup that provides a sensor-driven tracking platform aimed at enhancing supply chain visibility. By offering a combination of cellular-connected trackers and cloud-based software, Tive enables companies to monitor their products in real-time as they move through the supply chain. The platform delivers customized alerts, reporting, and analysis on inbound and outbound shipments across various transport modes, helping businesses improve efficiency, reduce logistics costs, and minimize manufacturing disruptions. Tive's solution is designed to help companies navigate the complexities of supply chain management while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Chipper

Series B in 2020
Chipper Cash is a financial services company that features a software application platform that enables free instant cross-border mobile money transfers in Africa as easy as sending a text message. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Chipper

Series B in 2020
Chipper Cash is a financial services company that features a software application platform that enables free instant cross-border mobile money transfers in Africa as easy as sending a text message. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Welcome Homes

Seed Round in 2020
Welcome Homes is an online residential real estate platform founded in 2020 and based in New York, New York. The company specializes in designing, customizing, and selling contemporary residential properties. It aims to transform home buyers into home builders by providing a seamless and price-transparent home buying experience. Through its platform, Welcome Homes facilitates the entire home building process, including land selection, customization, financing, and construction, enabling users to navigate the complexities of home ownership more easily.

Tone

Seed Round in 2020
SaveMySales, Inc. operates a managed SMS marketing platform that focuses on eCommerce and customer service. Founded in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company provides a human SMS marketing solution that helps businesses acquire subscribers, send messages, and engage with shoppers through text messaging. By offering comprehensive messaging services, SaveMySales aims to enhance customer communication and streamline marketing efforts for its clients.

Influ2

Seed Round in 2020
Influ2, Inc. operates a person-based marketing platform specifically designed for B2B companies. Established in 2017 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the platform enables marketers to target relevant decision-makers by utilizing data from their internal CRM systems. By employing proprietary machine learning technology, Influ2 provides a unique approach to digital advertising, enhancing ad performance significantly compared to traditional methods. The platform allows users to track individual engagement and interest levels, aiming to preserve the advertising ecosystem by delivering tailored advertisements to the right audience.

Influ2

Seed Round in 2020
Influ2, Inc. operates a person-based marketing platform specifically designed for B2B companies. Established in 2017 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the platform enables marketers to target relevant decision-makers by utilizing data from their internal CRM systems. By employing proprietary machine learning technology, Influ2 provides a unique approach to digital advertising, enhancing ad performance significantly compared to traditional methods. The platform allows users to track individual engagement and interest levels, aiming to preserve the advertising ecosystem by delivering tailored advertisements to the right audience.

Britive

Seed Round in 2020
Britive, Inc. is a cloud security company that specializes in providing a cloud-native solution for managing privileged access across multi-cloud environments. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Glendale, California, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India, Britive's platform empowers teams in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and security by offering features such as dynamic privileged access administration, just-in-time access, and zero standing privileges. This approach helps organizations mitigate security risks and operational disruptions while enhancing efficiency and user productivity. The software enables rapid identification of privileged access blind spots, including overprivileged users, and recommends necessary adjustments to access policies. Additionally, Britive's solution integrates visibility, policy enforcement, and threat monitoring, facilitating compliance and addressing dynamic threats in the cloud environment.

Humanity

Seed Round in 2020
Humanity is a healthcare company that aims to extend the healthspan of humanity. It develops a software application designed to provide information on how to stop the aging process. The company's service allows people to try different interventions and solutions to help move those biomarkers in a positive direction and thus reduce, and in some cases, stop the loss of function and thus the aging damage. Founded in 2019 by Peter Ward and Michael Geer, Humanity is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Brio

Seed Round in 2020
Brio Systems, Inc. operates a comprehensive COVID-19 testing platform designed to assist employers in maintaining workplace safety through on-site testing. Founded in 2017 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company provides access to lab-backed polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and antibody testing, along with logistics support, medical oversight, and digital results communication within three days of test collection. Brio’s platform connects employers with FDA-certified laboratories, offering a turnkey solution that includes laboratory testing, fulfillment of collection kits, test requisitioning, medical supervision, and digital reporting. Serving various industries such as manufacturing and food processing, Brio Systems facilitates up to 50,000 tests daily, enabling businesses to protect their workforce and make informed risk-mitigation decisions.

Brio

Seed Round in 2020
Brio Systems, Inc. operates a comprehensive COVID-19 testing platform designed to assist employers in maintaining workplace safety through on-site testing. Founded in 2017 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company provides access to lab-backed polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and antibody testing, along with logistics support, medical oversight, and digital results communication within three days of test collection. Brio’s platform connects employers with FDA-certified laboratories, offering a turnkey solution that includes laboratory testing, fulfillment of collection kits, test requisitioning, medical supervision, and digital reporting. Serving various industries such as manufacturing and food processing, Brio Systems facilitates up to 50,000 tests daily, enabling businesses to protect their workforce and make informed risk-mitigation decisions.

Chipper

Series A in 2020
Chipper Cash is a financial services company that features a software application platform that enables free instant cross-border mobile money transfers in Africa as easy as sending a text message. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Superpedestrian

Venture Round in 2020
Superpedestrian, Inc. is a transportation robotics company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that specializes in the development of lightweight electric vehicles, particularly electric scooters and bikes. Founded as a spin-off from MIT, the company has invested over five years in creating its proprietary Vehicle Intelligence system, which enhances the safety, reliability, and performance of its products. The flagship product, the Copenhagen Wheel, serves as a platform for developers to create various applications, while the LINK scooter, designed for shared fleets, employs this advanced technology to autonomously monitor and address potential malfunctions. This system allows the scooters to detect issues like battery fires and brake failures in real-time, significantly reducing the likelihood of accidents and operational downtime. By automatically disabling scooters that cannot self-protect and generating detailed service tickets, Superpedestrian improves rider safety and reduces maintenance costs for fleet operators. The company sells its products through retailers and online, operating in multiple markets across the U.S. and Europe.

Nuvocargo

Seed Round in 2020
Nuvocargo, Inc. is a freight forwarding and customs brokerage firm specializing in cross-border logistics between the United States and Mexico. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, the company offers a range of services including customs broking, freight forwarding, and cargo insurance. Nuvocargo utilizes a cloud-based dashboard that provides customers with real-time visibility into their shipments, including tracking for cargo status, customs clearance, and necessary documentation. By leveraging advanced technology and extensive industry experience, Nuvocargo aims to enhance supply chain transparency and efficiency for businesses moving goods across the Americas.

Kebotix

Series A in 2020
Kebotix, Inc. is a company focused on revolutionizing the materials discovery and production process through the integration of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Kebotix has developed a platform that significantly reduces the research cycle for discovering new chemicals and materials from years to mere months. This platform combines advanced AI decision-making with robotic automation, facilitating the efficient creation of innovative materials that enhance public health and promote sustainability. In addition to its core offerings, Kebotix provides partners with access to its digital research and development solutions, enabling the advancement of green chemistry and the reduction of hazardous substances in production processes.

Helm.ai

Seed Round in 2020
Helm.ai Inc. is a technology company based in Menlo Park, California, that specializes in designing and developing artificial intelligence software solutions for autonomous navigation in self-driving cars, drones, and consumer robots. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on creating advanced driving technologies that support high-end advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and Level 4 autonomous driving. Helm.ai employs an unsupervised learning approach to train neural networks, allowing its technology to function effectively without the necessity for large-scale fleet data, extensive simulation, or manual annotation. This innovative methodology enables automotive companies to implement safe and scalable autonomous technologies.

LooksGoodAI

Pre Seed Round in 2020
LooksGoodAI is a developer of presentation automation software that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance the visual quality of slides. By automating the slide design process, the platform significantly reduces the time spent on manual enhancements, which typically consumes a substantial portion of the document creation process. This solution is particularly beneficial for professional services firms, corporations, startups, NGOs, and government entities, allowing them to produce effective presentations efficiently. LooksGoodAI addresses the need for a streamlined and digitized approach to slide creation, transforming the traditionally labor-intensive task into a quick, one-click experience.

Lazarus

Convertible Note in 2020
Lazarus Enterprises Inc. is a company that develops and operates a clinical decision support platform aimed at improving cancer detection. Founded in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Lazarus utilizes patient health data and artificial intelligence to enhance diagnostic accuracy for skin and cervical cancers. The platform provides automatic analysis of medical images and delivers instant results, ensuring seamless integration with electronic health records. By supporting healthcare professionals in early cancer detection, Lazarus aims to contribute to better patient outcomes and more effective treatment strategies.

Lily AI

Series A in 2020
Lily AI is the leader in predictive psychographics for retail e-commerce. Consumer spending online for apparel now accounts for over 27% of all clothing sales. Retailers need to understand each consumer’s emotional context while they are actively shopping. Lily AI combines deep product tagging with deep, real-time psychographic analysis to determine the active state of mind of each shopper, and turns that into precise and timely recommendations. These recommendations are proven to lead to higher conversions and lower return rates. Lily AI (lilystyle.ai) was founded by two women who believe clothes to reflect how they feel about themselves. The company is venture-backed and headquartered in Mountain View, CA.

Botpress

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Botpress, Inc. is a company that specializes in designing and developing an open-source chatbot development platform. Founded in 2016 and based in Newark, Delaware, Botpress provides software that enables the creation of various types of chatbots, including scripted, artificial intelligence, and application-based options. The platform is widely used by developers, organizations, and individuals, facilitating the building, deployment, and management of chatbots. Key features include a conversational flow management system and natural language understanding, allowing businesses to create customizable conversational experiences. Additionally, the platform is designed to be manageable by non-developers after deployment, making it accessible for a broader audience to enhance their conversational strategies.

RaySecur

Seed Round in 2019
RaySecur Inc. specializes in advanced 3D package scanning technology designed to detect concealed and potentially dangerous items such as powders, solids, liquids, and various composite threats. Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company offers the MailSecur system, which provides real-time 3D imaging capabilities that surpass traditional X-ray methods. Founded in 2018, RaySecur's innovative solutions utilize scalable terahertz scanners and millimeter-wave technology, allowing for the effective examination of suspicious letters, flat envelopes, and small parcels. Their devices are lightweight, portable, and user-friendly, requiring minimal training for mail screening. RaySecur's technology is employed by Fortune 500 companies and government organizations globally, enhancing security and safety for personnel and critical assets.

Greeneye Technology

Seed Round in 2019
Greeneye Technology specializes in precision agriculture by developing advanced solutions that automate field scouting and optimize herbicide application. Founded in 2016 and based in Canada, the company harnesses artificial intelligence and machine learning to transform traditional pest control methods. Its proprietary selective spraying system allows for precise real-time detection and targeting of weeds, significantly reducing herbicide usage by up to 90%. By integrating its technology with existing sprayers, Greeneye enables farmers to minimize waste and improve the efficiency of their pest control practices. The company boasts a multidisciplinary team with expertise in various fields, including computer vision, agronomy, and mechanical engineering, all dedicated to providing sustainable agricultural solutions.

Emerge

Series A in 2019
Emerge, Inc. is a technology company focused on enhancing communication through a multi-sensory platform that integrates touch into digital interactions. Founded in 2015 and based in Los Angeles, Emerge has developed a device known as the Wave Series, which utilizes ultrasonic forcefields to create tactile experiences in virtual environments. This innovation allows users to feel and interact with 3D projections and holograms in real time, facilitating a more immersive XR telepresence experience. The company's mission is to redefine shared digital experiences by enabling deeper emotional connections, thus transforming how individuals communicate and collaborate. The team comprises experienced entrepreneurs and executives recognized for their contributions to consumer electronics and XR technology.

Guiker

Seed Round in 2019
Guiker Inc. is a Montreal-based company that specializes in developing an online property rental platform tailored for Chinese foreign students. Founded in 2016, Guiker's platform streamlines the property leasing process by offering services that connect tenants with landlords, facilitate communication, and allow for the sending and signing of documents. Additionally, it provides an online payment option, ensuring a seamless rental experience. By enabling digital interaction for browsing available units and executing lease agreements, Guiker optimizes property management for landlords while helping tenants find suitable living spaces efficiently.

Museum of Future Experiences

Seed Round in 2019
Museum of Future Experiences is an entertainment company that operates a virtual reality stimulation museum, providing a unique platform for immersive exploration. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in New York, the organization specializes in crafting and distributing multi-sensory theater experiences at physical locations. By integrating elements of immersive theater, psychology, and virtual reality, the museum offers visitors an intimate environment to engage in cerebral exploration, including individual analysis and audio-visual stimulation. This innovative approach allows guests to delve into both individual and collective consciousness, creating a captivating blend of entertainment and self-discovery.

Remoov

Seed Round in 2019
Remoov, Inc. offers decluttering services that help individuals manage unwanted items such as furniture, electronics, clothing, and appliances. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, the company facilitates the selling, donating, and discarding of these items in a single pickup. By focusing on recycling and reuse, Remoov aims to minimize waste and provide a convenient solution for clients looking to clear out their homes. Collected items are processed through various channels, including consignment sales, donations, and recycling, making it easier for users to achieve a clutter-free living space.

Kenzie Academy

Series A in 2019
Kenzie Academy, Inc., doing business as Kenzie Academy, owns and operates a software engineering apprenticeship school. The company designs programs that provide training, networking, and experience to help students. It organizes coding bootcamps, project based learning, and offers online courses. The company also offers job placements upon course completion. Kenzie Academy, Inc. was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Lazarus

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Lazarus Enterprises Inc. is a company that develops and operates a clinical decision support platform aimed at improving cancer detection. Founded in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Lazarus utilizes patient health data and artificial intelligence to enhance diagnostic accuracy for skin and cervical cancers. The platform provides automatic analysis of medical images and delivers instant results, ensuring seamless integration with electronic health records. By supporting healthcare professionals in early cancer detection, Lazarus aims to contribute to better patient outcomes and more effective treatment strategies.

MindMate

Seed Round in 2019
MindMate Inc. is a technology company focused on developing a mobile application designed for individuals living with Alzheimer's and dementia. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, the app provides users with tools to enhance cognitive abilities through interactive games, puzzles, and mental exercises. It also offers features such as reminders, nutrition advice, and physical exercises, all aimed at improving self-management skills for those affected by cognitive decline. Additionally, the application includes a section for music and television to encourage engagement and reminiscence. MindMate is dedicated to promoting brain health and reducing the risk of cognitive decline, and it serves customers globally. The company has garnered recognition for its innovative approach, receiving several awards for its contributions to the field.

Chipper

Seed Round in 2019
Chipper Cash is a financial services company that features a software application platform that enables free instant cross-border mobile money transfers in Africa as easy as sending a text message. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Dover Microsystems

Seed Round in 2019
Dover Microsystems, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Waltham, Massachusetts, specializing in security software solutions for processor designers, integrators, and manufacturers using Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs). The company has developed CoreGuard, a security technology that integrates directly with processors to monitor and verify each instruction execution against established security, safety, and privacy rules. This hardware-based approach enables processors to actively defend themselves against network-based attacks and the exploitation of software vulnerabilities in real-time. Additionally, Dover Microsystems offers a software development kit (SDK) that includes tools for simulation, micropolicy authoring, and debugging, facilitating the prototyping of CoreGuard-integrated designs. The company's technology serves a range of industries, including semiconductors, industrial IoT, transportation, medical, energy, home entertainment, and point of sale, with a mission to enhance the security of processors worldwide. Founded in 2009, Dover Microsystems aims to provide robust protection against ransomware and other cyber threats.

Magic Sandbox

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Magic Sandbox Ltd. designs and develops a training platform for software engineers. The platform allows users to read, watch videos, and practice assignments. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Pilleve

Seed Round in 2019
Pilleve is focused on addressing the critical issue of opioid addiction, which has significantly impacted public health in the United States. By developing an integrated pill bottle and a smartphone application, Pilleve enables real-time monitoring of prescription opioid intake. This system requires patients to input passwords or use biometric scanners for pill dispensing and prompts them to report their pain levels and mood before taking medication. This approach allows for early detection of potential misuse and enables timely intervention by healthcare providers. Physicians receive alerts if patients exceed recommended dosages, allowing them to adjust prescriptions or implement strategies to help patients reduce their reliance on opioids. By facilitating behavioral analysis and providing access to a support network, Pilleve aims to reduce the social and financial burdens associated with opioid misuse, benefiting patients, healthcare providers, and insurance companies alike.

SpaceRyde

Seed Round in 2019
SpaceRyde is a Canadian company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Toronto that specializes in providing on-demand launch services for small satellites. The company has developed an innovative launch platform where a high-performing ultra-light rocket is carried by a balloon to the edge of the atmosphere. Once at this altitude, the rocket is ignited to deliver microsatellites into Low Earth Orbit. SpaceRyde aims to simplify access to space for microsatellite operators, positioning itself as a key player in the emerging satellite launch market. The company has also established a strategic partnership with Solar Ship Inc. to enhance its operational capabilities.

Bite

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Bite Inc. specializes in developing digital ordering solutions tailored for the hospitality industry. Established in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company offers innovative platforms such as bitekiosk, which provides kiosk ordering software for guests, and biteFLASH, a no-app mobile interface that facilitates contactless ordering via QR code. Their technology is particularly beneficial for quick service and fast casual restaurants, enhancing the ordering experience. Additionally, Bite's intelligent self-ordering kiosk software utilizes facial recognition to identify guests, learn their preferences, and recommend items, thereby fostering stronger customer relationships and personalizing the food service experience.

Lynk Global

Seed Round in 2018
Lynk is a mobile connectivity company that allows to partner with mobile network operators to connect existing mobile phone customers to each other, anywhere on the planet. It aims to provide broadband connectivity directly to ordinary mobile phones. Lynk was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia.

Lynk Global

Seed Round in 2018
Lynk is a mobile connectivity company that allows to partner with mobile network operators to connect existing mobile phone customers to each other, anywhere on the planet. It aims to provide broadband connectivity directly to ordinary mobile phones. Lynk was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia.

ClassTag

Seed Round in 2018
ClassTag Inc. is a company that has developed a parent engagement platform aimed at enhancing communication between teachers and parents. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, ClassTag offers a free application that allows teachers to coordinate and communicate effectively with families. The platform includes features such as direct messaging, class-wide announcements, photo and video sharing, and the organization of events and activities, all accessible through various channels including email, text message, and printouts. ClassTag supports communication in over 50 languages, making it inclusive for diverse communities. Additionally, the platform encourages parent involvement through a rewards system that provides classroom supplies and learning products. Overall, ClassTag seeks to streamline parent-teacher interactions, enabling educators to focus more on classroom activities and student success.

Greeneye Technology

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Greeneye Technology specializes in precision agriculture by developing advanced solutions that automate field scouting and optimize herbicide application. Founded in 2016 and based in Canada, the company harnesses artificial intelligence and machine learning to transform traditional pest control methods. Its proprietary selective spraying system allows for precise real-time detection and targeting of weeds, significantly reducing herbicide usage by up to 90%. By integrating its technology with existing sprayers, Greeneye enables farmers to minimize waste and improve the efficiency of their pest control practices. The company boasts a multidisciplinary team with expertise in various fields, including computer vision, agronomy, and mechanical engineering, all dedicated to providing sustainable agricultural solutions.

Easyship

Series A in 2018
Easyship is a technology company that provides eCommerce sellers with a one-stop solution to ship their orders worldwide. It allows eCommerce merchants and marketplaces to integrate a seamless shipping gateway to their shopping cart. Easyship integrates with more than 100 different shipping services including major couriers such as DHL, FedEx, USPS and UPS, at prices discounted up to 70%. For each order, Easyship compares all shipping couriers and gives transparency to the buyer on delivery time and shipping costs. Easyship guarantees taxes & duties for shipments based on the type of item and its customs value - making sure that eCommerce sellers never experience unexpected costs or delays while shipping worldwide. Because all of this is integrated within a single, efficient, free software, sellers only need their Easyship account to sync their stores and streamline their logistics from checkout to delivery. Easyship also provides e-fulfillment services to eCommerce sellers that are willing to have their products stored, packed, and shipped from one of Easyship’s warehouses.

Momentus

Seed Round in 2018
Momentus Inc. is a company based in Santa Clara, California, that specializes in water-powered transportation services for spacecraft. Founded in 2017, it is a pioneer in developing in-space transportation and infrastructure technology, focusing on the commercialization of space. The company employs a team of experienced aerospace, propulsion, and robotics engineers who have created an energy-efficient transport system utilizing plasma water propulsion technology. Momentus has established service agreements with notable entities, including Lockheed Martin and NASA, as well as various private satellite companies and government agencies. Its inaugural Vigoride™ transport system launch was scheduled for December 2020, marking a significant step in its mission to enhance space logistics.

BrandTotal

Series A in 2018
BrandTotal Ltd operates a marketing intelligence platform focused on enhancing the effectiveness of marketing campaigns by addressing the challenges of dark marketing. Founded in 2016 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company provides insights into competitive strategies and performances, allowing businesses to measure key performance indicators effectively. By leveraging cyber security, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, BrandTotal's platform enables users to reverse-engineer competitors' marketing strategies, thereby gaining a competitive edge. It collects and consolidates data from various digital channels, offering real-time visibility into brands' marketing activities. This comprehensive approach allows marketing teams to identify threats and opportunities within the digital landscape, enabling them to adjust strategies promptly and make informed decisions.

Corvus Robotics

Seed Round in 2018
Corvus Robotics specializes in the development of indoor drones designed for warehouse inventory management. These drones facilitate a continuous cycle count, enabling real-time data collection and analytics for warehouses and manufacturing facilities. The accompanying software provides insights and performs audits to identify and address operational challenges. By streamlining the inventory process, Corvus Robotics helps businesses minimize the time required to identify and rectify discrepancies, thereby enhancing overall operational efficiency and supporting informed financial decision-making.

Kebotix

Seed Round in 2018
Kebotix, Inc. is a company focused on revolutionizing the materials discovery and production process through the integration of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Kebotix has developed a platform that significantly reduces the research cycle for discovering new chemicals and materials from years to mere months. This platform combines advanced AI decision-making with robotic automation, facilitating the efficient creation of innovative materials that enhance public health and promote sustainability. In addition to its core offerings, Kebotix provides partners with access to its digital research and development solutions, enabling the advancement of green chemistry and the reduction of hazardous substances in production processes.

Preply

Seed Round in 2018
Preply Inc. operates an online tutoring marketplace that connects students with independent tutors for personalized learning experiences. Founded in 2012 and based in Brookline, Massachusetts, the platform allows users to search for tutors across various subjects and filter options based on price, duration, and tutor credentials. Tutors can create specific tutoring packages that include learning materials to enhance the educational experience. The marketplace supports preparation for standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, TOEFL, GMAT, GRE, and IELTS, among others, facilitating sessions via video conferencing tools like Skype. Preply serves a diverse user base by offering access to professional private tutors from over 185 countries, thereby promoting effective learning and helping students achieve their academic goals.

Legalpad

Seed Round in 2018
Legalpad Inc. develops a platform that bridges the gap between law and technology by focusing on repeatable legal tasks and workflows that are ripe for automation. Its platform supports O-1 and EB-1, H-1B, and B-1 visas. Legalpad Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

ZERO

Seed Round in 2018
ZERO specializes in AI-powered email management technology designed specifically for legal professionals. The company automates administrative tasks that often consume valuable time, enabling lawyers to concentrate on their core legal work. Utilizing proprietary machine learning and natural language processing algorithms, ZERO's solutions facilitate the predictive and automatic filing of emails into systems like iManage and NetDocuments. Additionally, the technology captures time spent on emails from mobile devices, generates draft time entry narratives, and detects potential misdirected emails in real-time. By offering these productivity-enhancing features, ZERO helps lawyers streamline their workflows and focus on the most pertinent information in their inboxes.

Sentenai

Seed Round in 2018
Sentenai is cloud service that connects intelligent systems to the data they need to make better decisions in real-time. Sentenai’s product combines distributed systems and applied machine learning to automatically organize sensor data streams, making them searchable in real-time. Sentenai is an early-stage startup building data infrastructure for machine learning and predictive applications.

Tive

Venture Round in 2018
Tive is a Boston-based startup that provides a sensor-driven tracking platform aimed at enhancing supply chain visibility. By offering a combination of cellular-connected trackers and cloud-based software, Tive enables companies to monitor their products in real-time as they move through the supply chain. The platform delivers customized alerts, reporting, and analysis on inbound and outbound shipments across various transport modes, helping businesses improve efficiency, reduce logistics costs, and minimize manufacturing disruptions. Tive's solution is designed to help companies navigate the complexities of supply chain management while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Edwin

Seed Round in 2018
Edwin Technology Corp., founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, operated as an education technology company specializing in personalized English language learning. The company utilized natural language processing, machine learning, and speech technology to create adaptive learning plans tailored to individual student needs. In early 2020, Edwin merged with Buddy.ai, forming a new entity that continued to focus on developing a virtual English conversation partner aimed at helping over 500 million children globally achieve fluency in English. The combined efforts led to the enhancement of their mobile app, Buddy, which serves as a voice-based English tutor for children. Edwin's platform offered personalized study plans, integrating adaptive learning with on-demand human instructors to ensure students received comprehensive support. The company garnered significant investment from prominent firms, helping over 800,000 students improve their English skills through its innovative educational solutions.

LovePop

Series A in 2018
LovePop, Inc. designs and manufactures magical pop-up greeting cards. The company provides pop-up greeting cards for various occasions, such as birthdays, new babies, weddings, just because, get well, thank you, sympathy, holidays, and Valentine's Day. It markets and sells its products through its outlets in Boston, Northern California, Southern California, and Las Vegas; and online. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Jobbatical

Venture Round in 2018
Jobbatical OÜ is an Estonian company founded in 2014 that specializes in connecting professionals with short-term employment opportunities across the globe. The platform caters to a diverse range of talent, including developers, graphic designers, and marketers, who are looking for work-and-travel experiences in new locations. By facilitating short-term contracts, Jobbatical helps employers fill temporary positions while also offering comprehensive immigration and relocation services that streamline the visa process. This integration of technology aims to enhance labor mobility, enabling companies to efficiently relocate international employees and address talent shortages in a cost-effective manner.

CareAcademy

Seed Round in 2017
CareAcademy operates an online training platform tailored for senior home care agencies and caregivers. Founded in 2013 by Helen Adeosun, the company provides evidence-based classes that help direct care workers enhance their skills and improve the quality of care they deliver to older adults. The platform offers a variety of courses covering essential topics such as infection control, nutrition, dementia care, and fall prevention, enabling caregivers to meet licensure requirements across all 50 states. CareAcademy has certified over 40,000 caregivers nationwide, emphasizing the importance of high-touch coaching and exceptional customer service. The training programs not only equip caregivers with the necessary knowledge and skills but also offer peace of mind to employers, ensuring that their teams are well-prepared to support seniors in living independently and safely at home.

Airfox

Seed Round in 2016
Airfox is on a mission to accelerate financial inclusion for the underbanked within emerging economies. Airfox aims to create an entirely new financial services model for the underbanked that democratizes access to capital and financial services with a mobile-first solution. Airfox is a venture-backed, financial technology company based in Boston and São Paulo. To learn more about the future of decentralized digital banking, visit www.airfox.com.
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