Lightspeed Israel

Lightspeed Israel, established in 2006, is a venture capital firm based in Tel Aviv, Israel. It invests in seed, early, and later-stage companies across the information technology and TMT sectors. The firm focuses on supporting innovative Israeli startups, providing capital and strategic guidance to accelerate their growth. Lightspeed Israel typically invests between $2 million to $25 million per company, with a particular interest in enterprise, health, fintech, and consumer sectors. It manages multiple funds, including Lightspeed Venture Partners IX and Lightspeed India Partners I & II, to support its investment activities in Israel and India.

Shaurya Aggarwal

Partner

Vaibhav Agrawal

Venture Partner

James Alcorn

Partner

Saqib Awan

Partner

Moritz Baier-Lentz

Partner and Head of Gaming

Mercedes Bent

Partner

Luke Beseda

Partner

Akshay Bhushan

Venture Partner

Taggart Bonham

Partner

Ashley Brasier

Partner

Wei Cai

Partner

Guru Chahal

Partner

Yoni Cheifetz

Partner

Yoni Cheifetz

Partner

Sun Daniel

Partner

Amish Desai

Partner

Sebastian Duesterhoeft

Partner

Barry Eggers

Co-Founder and Partner

Sam Eisler

Partner

James Ephrati

Partner

Faraz Fatemi

Partner, Consumer

Jack Fowler

Partner

Aaron Frank

Venture Partner

Merci Grace

Partner

Globin Guo

Executive Director

Gaurav Gupta

Partner

David Gussarsky

Partner

Herry Han

Co-Founder and Partner

Lisa Han

Partner

Rob Horton JD

COO

Galym Imanbayev MD

Partner

Galym Imanbayev

Partner

Nnamdi Iregbulem

Partner

Raviraj Jain

Partner

Arif Janmohamed

Partner

Julie Kainz

Partner

Francis Kao

Partner

Ansaf Kareem

Partner

Alex Kayyal

Partner

Issac Kim

Partner

Will Kohler

Partner

Harsha Kumar

Associate Partner

Pachara Lawjindakul

Partner

Pachara Lawjindakul

Partner

Pinn Lawjindakul

Partner

Will Leas

Partner

Jeremy Liew

Partner

Connor Love

Partner

John Luongo

Venture Partner

Natalie Luu

Partner

Naveed Matinfar

Partner

Ravi Mhatre

Co-Founder and Partner

James Mi

Founding Partner

Andrew Moley

Operating Partner and CFO

Tal Morgenstern

Partner

Peter Nieh

Co-Founder and Partner, Enterprise

Justin Overdorff

Partner

Zac Pan

Associate Partner

Apoorva Pandhi

Associate

Krish Parikh

Partner of Business Services

Nicole Quinn

Partner

Adrian Nicholas Radu

Partner

Alexander Schmitt

Partner

Shan Shan

Partner

Justin Shen

Partner

Justin Shen

Partner

Shuvi Shrivastava

Partner

Ishaan Preet Singh

Investor

Ajay Sudan

Venture Partner

Sydney Sykes

Partner

John Thompson

Venture Partner

Anoushka Vaswani

Partner

Jason Wang

Partner

Nathan Wang

Vice President

Nathan Wu

Partner, Growth

Mark Xu

Partner

Cici Yang

Vice President

Jerry Ye

Partner, Data Platform

Haowei Zhai

Vice President

Ju Zhang

Executive Director

Issac Zhang

Vice President

Gavin Zhu

Partner

Hu Peipei

Investment Manager

Past deals in California

Tessell

Series B in 2025
Founded in 2021, Tessell is a rapidly growing Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) company based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a significant presence in Bangalore. The company provides a fully managed platform for both open-source and commercial data technologies such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and SQL Server, supporting deployment across major cloud providers like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure. Tessell's innovative technology includes a zero-data loss availability machine that safeguards data, ensures its availability across regions, and offers time-travel capabilities for data cloning. This platform is designed to deliver a seamless experience for developers and data owners while maintaining robust enterprise-grade data governance and deployment models. With backing from notable venture capital, Tessell aims to enhance the way data is managed in the cloud, providing clients with a simple and elegant solution for their database needs.

LightSource

Series A in 2025
LightSource develops a supply chain management platform to help professionals collaborate with their suppliers. It also allows collaborating with teammates on strategic sourcing projects, sending RFQs to suppliers and collecting quotes, and comparing bids using insights automatically extracted from the normal day-to-day work. The company was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Zocks

Series A in 2025
Zocks, established in 2022 and based in San Francisco, specializes in real-time video call insights and privacy. The company's core product is a communication management platform, which captures and analyzes industry-specific insights from client conversations. Key features include claim code tracking, data entry reduction, session insights, HIPAA compliance, and API references, helping clients streamline workflows and extract valuable data from conversations.

K2 Space

Series B in 2025
K2 Space, founded in 2022 by Karan Kunjur and Neel Kunjur, is a West Hollywood, California-based company that develops aerospace hardware products focusing on space architecture. The company specializes in creating satellite buses for spacecraft, which provide essential power and movement capabilities. K2 Space aims to support spacecraft manufacturers by enabling them to utilize the latest generation of launch vehicles, thereby facilitating access to the solar system.

Whatnot

Series E in 2025
Whatnot Inc., established in 2019 and headquartered in Marina Del Rey, California, operates an online marketplace for buying, selling, and discovering a wide array of products, with a focus on authenticated Funkos and collectibles. The company's platform facilitates live shopping experiences, combining community engagement with entertainment to create a unique shopping environment. It verifies every product sold to ensure authenticity, fostering trust among collectors and enthusiasts who use the platform to safely buy, sell, and connect with one another.

Arrcus

Venture Round in 2024
Arrcus, Inc. is a company that specializes in designing and developing closed-source operating systems for networking hardware, such as switches and routers. Founded in 2016 and based in San Jose, California, Arrcus offers a range of products including ArcOS, a hardware-agnostic network operating system; ArcRR, a 64-bit route reflector; and ArcIQ, an analytics platform that provides real-time insights for network management. Additionally, the company provides the Arrcus VDR routing platform, the IP/EVPN Clos solution, and a multi-cloud networking platform. Arrcus focuses on enabling organizations to build scalable infrastructure across physical, virtual, and cloud environments, simplifying network operations and enhancing connectivity among people, machines, and data.

Volley

Series C in 2024
Volley Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in developing conversational games optimized for messaging apps and voice interfaces like Alexa and Google Home. Their portfolio includes popular titles such as Song Quiz, Yes Sire, World Detective, Trivia Showdown, Math Showdown, Jeopardy!, Wheel of Fortune, 20 Questions, and Question of the Day. Volley's platform offers a diverse range of voice-based games and AI-powered interactive stories and podcasts, providing users with engaging audio entertainment experiences across various smart devices.

Wiz

Series E in 2024
Wiz, Inc. is a cybersecurity company founded in 2020, with headquarters in Palo Alto, California, and an additional office in Tel Aviv, Israel. The company specializes in cloud security, providing enterprises with a platform that enables them to identify security issues within their public cloud infrastructure. Wiz's innovative solution offers a comprehensive, cloud-native visibility tool that analyzes the entire cloud environment, delivering a 360-degree view of security risks across various platforms, including clouds, containers, and workloads. The platform utilizes actionable, graph-based analysis to facilitate in-depth risk assessment and root cause analysis without the need for agents, allowing organizations to enhance their security posture effectively.

Enlaza Therapeutics

Series A in 2024
Enlaza Therapeutics is a biotechnology research company founded in 2020 and headquartered in La Jolla, California. The company focuses on developing novel protein therapeutics aimed at providing more effective and safer treatment options for patients. Utilizing advanced synthetic biology technology, Enlaza Therapeutics specializes in site-specific covalent coupling driven by drug binding. This innovative approach allows the development of first-in-class covalent biologics that have the potential to deliver enhanced efficacy and improved safety profiles compared to traditional therapies.

Xaira Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2024
Xaira Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in the San Francisco Bay Area that focuses on leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance drug discovery and development. The company integrates machine learning research, extensive biological and clinical data generation, and therapeutic product development to innovate how diseases are treated. By employing advanced AI methodologies, Xaira aims to transform the traditional drug development process, enabling the creation of more effective therapies. Through its multidisciplinary approach, the company seeks to advance understanding of biology and improve the overall efficiency of developing new treatments.

Synctera

Series A in 2024
Synctera Inc. is a digital banking solutions provider based in San Carlos, California, and was incorporated in 2020. The company specializes in offering technology infrastructure, sponsor bank connections, and a compliance framework to facilitate the launch of FinTech and embedded banking products for businesses of all sizes. Synctera’s platform employs a unified set of APIs, allowing companies to efficiently introduce and expand various financial products such as debit cards, bank accounts, charge cards, lines of credit, and money movement services. By examining the specific needs of traditional banks and connecting them with appropriate FinTech firms, Synctera manages relationships and regulatory compliance, enabling regional and community banks to transition to digital operations effectively.

Intenseye

Series B in 2024
Intenseye Inc. is a technology company based in San Jose, California, specializing in an AI-powered video analytics platform designed to enhance health and safety in workplace environments. Founded in 2018, Intenseye's platform utilizes advanced computer vision and machine learning to analyze real-time video feeds from existing cameras, enabling clients to monitor workplace conditions continuously. The system provides automated inspections and immediate notifications of safety violations, such as improper use of personal protective equipment or hazardous behaviors. By focusing on privacy, Intenseye ensures that the visual data processed does not include personally identifiable information. The company's solutions are particularly beneficial for large enterprises seeking to improve employee safety while minimizing accidents and operational errors.

Zocks

Seed Round in 2024
Zocks, established in 2022 and based in San Francisco, specializes in real-time video call insights and privacy. The company's core product is a communication management platform, which captures and analyzes industry-specific insights from client conversations. Key features include claim code tracking, data entry reduction, session insights, HIPAA compliance, and API references, helping clients streamline workflows and extract valuable data from conversations.

Enable

Series D in 2023
Enable is a cloud-based software platform that specializes in rebate management for distributors, manufacturers, and retailers. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Enable offers a solution that allows businesses to calculate, plan, and manage rebate deals effectively, thereby facilitating profitable growth. The platform provides actionable insights for more informed decision-making, streamlines the execution of trading agreements, and enhances financial reporting with transparent and auditable results. By fostering collaboration between trading partners through integrated planning and incentive programs, Enable helps companies acquire, retain, and serve their customers more efficiently.

Verkada

Series D in 2023
Verkada Inc. is a cloud-based physical security platform company, established in 2016 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an additional location in London, United Kingdom. It provides a comprehensive suite of products, including video security cameras, access control systems, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace software, and intercoms, all integrated into a single cloud-based software platform. This platform offers real-time insights that help organizations across various sectors, such as healthcare, finance, education, retail, and government, to manage security risks and operational inefficiencies. Verkada's solutions are designed for simplicity and scalability, enabling users to address security concerns and workplace issues effectively without requiring complex configurations.

Cato Networks

Venture Round in 2023
Cato Networks Ltd. is a provider of a cloud-based network Security-as-a-Service platform designed to enhance enterprise connectivity and security. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with additional offices in locations including San Jose, California, and London, the company offers an integrated solution that combines software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) with advanced security features. This platform enables organizations to securely connect all their locations, users, and data while optimizing application access and performance. Cato Networks helps businesses reduce costs associated with traditional MPLS connections, improves overall performance for global locations and cloud applications, and simplifies network management through its cloud-native service. Its offerings include WAN optimization, firewall protection, secure web gateway, and secure remote access, making it suitable for distributed, mobile, and cloud-enabled enterprises.

Daybreak Health

Series B in 2023
Daybreak Health Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that provides evidence-based online counseling services specifically tailored for teens. Founded in 2020, the company focuses on addressing issues such as achievement pressure, stress, social isolation, self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. Through its mobile app, Daybreak Health connects teens with specialized therapists, offering individual counseling, group sessions, and various well-being tools. The platform aims to enhance mental fitness in young people, allowing them to engage in therapy for a range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges. By leveraging technology, Daybreak Health strives to support both teens and their parents in maintaining positive mental health.

Arrcus

Series D in 2023
Arrcus, Inc. is a company that specializes in designing and developing closed-source operating systems for networking hardware, such as switches and routers. Founded in 2016 and based in San Jose, California, Arrcus offers a range of products including ArcOS, a hardware-agnostic network operating system; ArcRR, a 64-bit route reflector; and ArcIQ, an analytics platform that provides real-time insights for network management. Additionally, the company provides the Arrcus VDR routing platform, the IP/EVPN Clos solution, and a multi-cloud networking platform. Arrcus focuses on enabling organizations to build scalable infrastructure across physical, virtual, and cloud environments, simplifying network operations and enhancing connectivity among people, machines, and data.

Spiff

Series C in 2023
Spiff Inc. is a developer of a cloud-based sales commission automation software designed to streamline and enhance the management of sales compensation. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Sandy, Utah, with an additional office in Mountain View, California, Spiff's platform allows organizations to design and modify commission plans, create rules, and manage complex team structures with ease. The software provides sales representatives with personalized dashboards that track their performance against goals, offers detailed commission traces, and generates payroll reports. Utilizing machine learning, Spiff integrates seamlessly with various commission systems, including ERP, payments, and payroll, to minimize errors and ensure accurate data management. The solution is tailored for finance and sales operations, as well as sales and marketing teams, enabling businesses to optimize their commission structures and ultimately drive sales growth.

House X

Venture Round in 2023
HOUSE X™ is a consumer-focused residential real estate brokerage and Smart Home Marketplace. They empower homebuyers with real time listing information and better data to help their clients make more informed buying decisions. House X partners with their clients by leveraging their negotiating power on your behalf. While also providing free 100% renewable electricity for 2-5 years on participating new homes, at zero cost to the homebuyer, they expand your buying power and lower your monthly bills. HOUSE X is supported by a network of Certified Brokers, Agents and Personal Assistants with local expertise and local relationships. Their clients are encouraged to partner and participate in the entire process of shopping or buying a home. HOUSE X will then help transform the home into a Smart Zero Energy Home that costs less to own, operate, protect and maintain. The HOUSE X website features more new homes for sale in market areas than other online sources including Realtor.com, Zillow or MLS sites. Their website features thousands of new and existing homes for sale including MLS listings, new homes and off-market listings. HOUSE X mapping technology and data provides home shoppers a comprehensive overview to evaluate and compare homes - delivered in an easy to understand HOUSE X Market Report. House X formatted neighborhood reports are like “CARFAX for neighborhoods”. Built from the largest database of neighborhood statistics available today, each report contains over 250 must-see statistics, providing revealing insights about any location. House X Reports include real estate and home values, lifestyle and demographics, crime risk, and school quality. Enter an address and a House X Neighborhood Report is returned to you. The company serves as the primary manager of American Dream 2021 Pilot Project featuring over 30,000 participating new smart homes in California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and other markets. The House X leadership team has over 300 years of experience and have been recognized with over 400 national, regional and local real estate marketing awards.

Wiz

Series D in 2023
Wiz, Inc. is a cybersecurity company founded in 2020, with headquarters in Palo Alto, California, and an additional office in Tel Aviv, Israel. The company specializes in cloud security, providing enterprises with a platform that enables them to identify security issues within their public cloud infrastructure. Wiz's innovative solution offers a comprehensive, cloud-native visibility tool that analyzes the entire cloud environment, delivering a 360-degree view of security risks across various platforms, including clouds, containers, and workloads. The platform utilizes actionable, graph-based analysis to facilitate in-depth risk assessment and root cause analysis without the need for agents, allowing organizations to enhance their security posture effectively.

Arrcus

Series D in 2023
Arrcus, Inc. is a company that specializes in designing and developing closed-source operating systems for networking hardware, such as switches and routers. Founded in 2016 and based in San Jose, California, Arrcus offers a range of products including ArcOS, a hardware-agnostic network operating system; ArcRR, a 64-bit route reflector; and ArcIQ, an analytics platform that provides real-time insights for network management. Additionally, the company provides the Arrcus VDR routing platform, the IP/EVPN Clos solution, and a multi-cloud networking platform. Arrcus focuses on enabling organizations to build scalable infrastructure across physical, virtual, and cloud environments, simplifying network operations and enhancing connectivity among people, machines, and data.

ngrok

Series A in 2022
Ngrok is an API-first ingress-as-a-service platform founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It enables developers to quickly and securely expose their local applications to the internet by creating secure tunnels that transform localhost servers into publicly accessible URLs. The platform simplifies application hosting and testing for developers, allowing them to focus on writing quality code rather than managing complex networking setups. Ngrok is widely recognized in the tech community and is recommended by leading technology brands such as Microsoft, GitHub, and Shopify. Its user-friendly interface provides a dashboard that displays details about HTTP traffic, further enhancing the development and testing experience.

Tessell

Series A in 2022
Founded in 2021, Tessell is a rapidly growing Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) company based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a significant presence in Bangalore. The company provides a fully managed platform for both open-source and commercial data technologies such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and SQL Server, supporting deployment across major cloud providers like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure. Tessell's innovative technology includes a zero-data loss availability machine that safeguards data, ensures its availability across regions, and offers time-travel capabilities for data cloning. This platform is designed to deliver a seamless experience for developers and data owners while maintaining robust enterprise-grade data governance and deployment models. With backing from notable venture capital, Tessell aims to enhance the way data is managed in the cloud, providing clients with a simple and elegant solution for their database needs.

Flourish Fi

Seed Round in 2022
Flourish Savings, Inc. is a digital engagement platform based in Albany, California, that focuses on enhancing financial habits through a rewards-based online and mobile savings account. Founded in 2017, the company aims to appeal to individuals who underutilize traditional banking services. Flourish Savings provides financial institutions, such as banks and credit unions, with tools to attract new consumers and encourage meaningful financial actions. Its innovative platform allows users to grow their savings by engaging in activities that unlock prizes, thereby promoting positive financial behaviors. By facilitating new deposits and fostering deeper relationships between consumers and financial institutions, Flourish Savings contributes to increased revenue and customer engagement in the financial services sector.

Fathom

Series B in 2022
Fathom Health, founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, provides artificial intelligence solutions aimed at streamlining the medical reimbursement process. The company has developed a coding automation platform that expedites medical coding practices by automatically reviewing incoming charts. In addition to this technology, Fathom offers full-service coding solutions and real-time comprehensive audits, allowing healthcare providers to enhance operational efficiency through automation. By leveraging AI, Fathom enables medical operators to optimize their coding processes, ultimately improving their business outcomes.

Enable

Series C in 2022
Enable is a cloud-based software platform that specializes in rebate management for distributors, manufacturers, and retailers. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Enable offers a solution that allows businesses to calculate, plan, and manage rebate deals effectively, thereby facilitating profitable growth. The platform provides actionable insights for more informed decision-making, streamlines the execution of trading agreements, and enhances financial reporting with transparent and auditable results. By fostering collaboration between trading partners through integrated planning and incentive programs, Enable helps companies acquire, retain, and serve their customers more efficiently.

Enlaza Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2022
Enlaza Therapeutics is a biotechnology research company founded in 2020 and headquartered in La Jolla, California. The company focuses on developing novel protein therapeutics aimed at providing more effective and safer treatment options for patients. Utilizing advanced synthetic biology technology, Enlaza Therapeutics specializes in site-specific covalent coupling driven by drug binding. This innovative approach allows the development of first-in-class covalent biologics that have the potential to deliver enhanced efficacy and improved safety profiles compared to traditional therapies.

The Nudge

Series A in 2022
The Nudge is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2017 that offers a mobile application designed to help users explore their cities. The platform provides subscribers with text messages featuring personalized activities, such as brunch suggestions, hiking plans, and coffee venue details, encouraging them to venture out and engage with their surroundings. With nearly one million users, including a significant portion of Gen Z and Millennials, The Nudge aims to promote real-world experiences and social interactions. The company's mission centers on motivating people to break away from their routines and enjoy the activities available in their local areas.

WorkOS

Series B in 2022
WorkOS, Inc. is a software development company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2019 by Michael Grinich. The company specializes in providing APIs that enable applications to be enterprise-ready, equipping IT administrators with essential pre-built features and integrations. Its offerings include Single Sign-On (SSO), directory syncing, audit trails, and access control, which simplify the implementation of critical enterprise functionalities. By utilizing WorkOS, developers can rapidly adapt their applications for enterprise customers with minimal coding, facilitating business growth and ensuring compatibility with various providers.

Ultima Genomics

Venture Round in 2022
Ultima Genomics is a biotechnology company established in 2016 and headquartered in Newark, California. It specializes in genome-scale sequencing technology, focusing on providing analytical services to various enterprises. By employing an open substrate, Ultima Genomics creates a vast, low-cost reaction surface that facilitates billions of reads without relying on expensive flow cells or complex fluidic systems. The company utilizes specialized sequencing hardware combined with machine learning techniques to ensure reproducible and accurate results. This innovative approach enables clients to obtain genomic reports at scale, enhancing the speed and efficiency of sequencing while significantly reducing costs. Ultima Genomics aims to harness the potential of genomic information to drive advancements in biology and improve human health.

Celona

Series C in 2022
Celona, Inc. is a technology company based in Cupertino, California, that specializes in developing a cloud-based networking platform to enhance the integration of 5G and enterprise infrastructure. Founded in 2019, Celona focuses on accelerating the adoption of LTE and 5G wireless technology in the enterprise sector by leveraging the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum in the United States. The company's AI-powered solution simplifies the deployment of cellular wireless networks, allowing enterprise IT organizations and managed service providers to automate and integrate wireless capabilities with existing IT systems. Celona's technology combines 5G radio technology, edge computing, and machine learning software to address the connectivity demands of edge-compute applications, ultimately facilitating digital transformation and enhancing operational efficiency for businesses. The founding team brings extensive experience from leading companies in the telecommunications and networking sectors.

Theta Lake

Series B in 2022
Theta Lake, Inc. is a technology company specializing in artificial intelligence-based compliance solutions for digital communications, including video, audio, and collaboration platforms. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, Theta Lake offers The Theta Lake Platform, which employs AI and deep learning to identify compliance risks across various unified communications tools such as Cisco Webex, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Slack. The platform automates the detection of potential compliance issues in real-time, enabling enterprises to effectively manage data exposure, security, and acceptable use risks associated with their communication practices. By providing actionable insights and streamlining compliance workflows, Theta Lake enhances efficiency and reduces the costs associated with compliance management for its business clients.

Roofstock

Series E in 2022
Roofstock operates an online marketplace designed to facilitate investment in leased single-family rental homes. The platform allows investors to purchase tenant-occupied properties with minimal friction and transparency, offering detailed home and tenant information, as well as access to locally vetted property management options. Roofstock provides clients with comprehensive research, analytics, and insights to evaluate independently certified properties, enabling them to approach real estate investments similarly to stock portfolios, with an emphasis on asset allocation rather than the complexities of managing vacant homes that require repairs and leasing. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Oakland, California, Roofstock has attracted investment from notable firms, including Bain Capital and Khosla Ventures.

Daybreak Health

Series A in 2022
Daybreak Health Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that provides evidence-based online counseling services specifically tailored for teens. Founded in 2020, the company focuses on addressing issues such as achievement pressure, stress, social isolation, self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. Through its mobile app, Daybreak Health connects teens with specialized therapists, offering individual counseling, group sessions, and various well-being tools. The platform aims to enhance mental fitness in young people, allowing them to engage in therapy for a range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges. By leveraging technology, Daybreak Health strives to support both teens and their parents in maintaining positive mental health.

Hasura

Series C in 2022
Hasura, Inc. is a software technology company that specializes in developing tools for application developers and enterprises. Founded in 2017 and based in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Bangalore and San Francisco, Hasura offers a product development toolkit that includes the Hasura GraphQL Engine. This engine enables developers to create GraphQL APIs over new or existing Postgres databases, streamlining the application development process and enhancing productivity. Hasura's platform allows for the rapid composition of real-time GraphQL APIs through declarative metadata configuration and built-in authorization policies, facilitating easy data access and management. The company's solutions are designed to work both locally and in the cloud, providing scalability and performance for backend services and applications.

Cohere Technologies

Series D in 2022
Cohere Technologies Inc. is a technology company specializing in wireless bandwidth applications, headquartered in San Jose, California. Founded in 2009, the company is renowned for its development of orthogonal time frequency and space (OTFS), a novel multi-dimensional modulation scheme designed to enhance wireless communications. This technology effectively addresses limitations associated with traditional TDMA and OFDM modulation schemes, significantly improving bandwidth and throughput. Cohere Technologies has also created a 3GPP compliant software solution that optimizes the performance of existing 4G and 5G networks, as well as pioneering advancements aimed at future 6G networks. Through its innovative spectrum multiplier software, the company enhances mobile and wireless networks by improving channel detection, estimation, prediction, and precoding, thereby supporting the increasing demand for global wireless connectivity.

Gemist

Seed Round in 2022
Gemist, Inc. is a jewelry design and manufacturing company based in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 2018 and originally known as Madeline's Rings Co., the company rebranded in July 2019 to better reflect its focus on customized jewelry solutions. Gemist operates an online platform that allows consumers to personalize jewelry and accessories, offering a unique "Try-and-Buy" experience. This service enables customers to receive free replicas of their designs before finalizing their purchase. The company leverages technology to enhance the e-commerce experience, providing tools for jewelry customization and virtual try-on, thereby facilitating deeper customer engagement and personal buying experiences. Through its innovative approach, Gemist aims to redefine how millennials interact with jewelry.

FTX US Derivatives

Series A in 2022
FTX US is a bitcoin options exchange designed to assist both individual traders and institutions in trading. FTX US allows users to trade a variety of digital assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and Dogecoin. The company was founded by Sam Bankman-Fried and Gary Wang in 2020 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Dremio

Series E in 2022
Dremio Corporation, founded in 2015 and based in Santa Clara, California, specializes in data lake technology that enhances data management and analytics. Its flagship product, Dremio, is a data lake engine that accelerates analytical processing and enables self-service capabilities for users, including data engineers, analysts, and data scientists. By providing a structured query language query engine, Dremio eliminates the need for traditional data movement into proprietary data warehouses, thereby streamlining data access and analysis. The platform supports various analytical tools and is designed to improve productivity and efficiency, allowing organizations to derive greater value from their data without the complexities of creating additional data structures or extracts.

Astro

Seed Round in 2022
Astro is a company that supports web developers in creating efficient websites through its open-source build tool, established in 2019 by Fred K. Schott in San Francisco, California. The tool, which is licensed under MIT, renders directly to HTML and CSS, allowing for faster website performance. It enhances web accessibility by optimizing JavaScript hosting for the code that powers websites. Additionally, Astro is compatible with several popular frameworks, including React, Preact, Svelte, Solid, and Vue, making it a versatile choice for developers aiming to streamline their web development process.

Volley

Series B in 2021
Volley Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in developing conversational games optimized for messaging apps and voice interfaces like Alexa and Google Home. Their portfolio includes popular titles such as Song Quiz, Yes Sire, World Detective, Trivia Showdown, Math Showdown, Jeopardy!, Wheel of Fortune, 20 Questions, and Question of the Day. Volley's platform offers a diverse range of voice-based games and AI-powered interactive stories and podcasts, providing users with engaging audio entertainment experiences across various smart devices.

Noname Security

Series C in 2021
Noname Security is a cybersecurity company founded in 2020 and based in Palo Alto, California. The company specializes in providing security solutions for application programming interfaces (APIs), enabling enterprises to manage and secure both managed and unmanaged APIs. Noname Security's platform offers real-time protection against data leakage, authorization issues, abuse, misuse, and data corruption, all without the need for agents or modifications to existing networks. The solutions include capabilities for detection, prevention, discovery, and classification, providing deeper visibility and robust security compared to traditional API gateways and load balancers.

Apex.AI

Series B in 2021
Apex.AI, Inc. is a software development company focused on creating solutions for autonomous mobility systems, particularly for self-driving vehicles. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company offers Apex.OS, a software framework that simplifies the complexity of hardware and software integration through user-friendly, secure APIs. Additionally, Apex.AI provides Apex.Autonomy, a tool designed for safety-critical applications, and MARV.Automotive, a data management platform that facilitates the transfer of vehicle data to the cloud and enables advanced analytics and collaboration. The company's products leverage open-source technologies, allowing software developers to build reliable and efficient applications for autonomous vehicles.

Panther

Series B in 2021
Panther Labs, founded in 2018 by Jack Naglieri in San Francisco, California, specializes in providing a comprehensive platform for threat detection and response. The company develops an infrastructure security and compliance solution that leverages artificial intelligence and cloud-first cybersecurity monitoring. This innovative platform assists security teams in detecting and responding to breaches at a large scale, enabling organizations to identify threats, misconfigurations, and suspicious activities across their corporate and security environments. Panther Labs aims to enhance security measures for businesses, ensuring they remain both secure and compliant in an increasingly complex digital landscape.

CyCognito

Series C in 2021
CyCognito is a cybersecurity company founded in 2017 and based in Palo Alto, California. The company specializes in external cyber risk management by providing a cloud-based network security analysis platform. This platform helps organizations identify and understand their security weaknesses by simulating advanced attack scenarios. Utilizing technologies such as machine learning and natural language processing, CyCognito's tool offers a comprehensive and automated assessment of an organization's external attack surface. It allows businesses to prioritize their cybersecurity efforts by revealing critical vulnerabilities and potential attack vectors that could lead to data breaches. By enabling organizations to recognize and remediate risks effectively, CyCognito enhances their overall cybersecurity posture and facilitates cross-departmental collaboration in addressing cyber threats.

Faire

Series G in 2021
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise while enabling brands to reach local stores. The platform is designed to alleviate the inventory risk often associated with wholesale purchasing, offering features such as net 60 payment terms and free returns. This approach allows local retailers and independent brands to compete effectively against larger competitors. Utilizing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics, Faire helps retailers forecast product demand and streamline inventory management, reducing the time and resources needed to source goods. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, and Kitchener, Ontario, Faire supports the growth of local retail through its innovative technology and data-driven insights.

ThoughtSpot

Series F in 2021
ThoughtSpot, Inc. is a provider of search-driven analytics designed for enterprises, enabling users to easily search and analyze data, generate instant charts, build reports, and create dashboards. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, ThoughtSpot serves various sectors including retail, healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing. The company's platform leverages a natural language search interface, allowing users to obtain actionable insights quickly and efficiently. It connects seamlessly with on-premise, cloud, and big data sources, centralizing data management and facilitating intelligent decision-making. Additionally, ThoughtSpot offers low-code integration solutions for developers, enhancing analytics capabilities within existing products and services. With a focus on empowering users to explore data, ThoughtSpot aims to drive growth and improve business outcomes across organizations. The company has expanded its presence globally with locations in multiple countries, including the United Kingdom, Germany, France, India, and Japan.

Kodiak Robotics

Series B in 2021
Kodiak Robotics, Inc. is a technology company focused on developing autonomous systems specifically for long-haul trucking. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company specializes in autonomous vehicles, information technology, software, logistics, and robotics. Kodiak Robotics designs self-driving trucks that are capable of operating on highway routes, employing advanced sensor fusion systems and lightweight mapping techniques. By enabling vehicles to manage all aspects of highway driving, Kodiak aims to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs for businesses in the logistics sector.

Yugabyte

Series C in 2021
Yugabyte, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing open-source cloud-native database software designed for internet-scale applications. Its flagship product, YugabyteDB, is a high-performance distributed SQL database that supports both scale-out relational database management system (RDBMS) and online transaction processing (OLTP) workloads, featuring low query latency and robust resilience against failures. YugabyteDB is built with innovative technologies such as auto sharding and multi-shard ACID transactions, drawing inspiration from Google Spanner. The company offers various deployment options, including the Yugabyte Platform, a self-managed database-as-a-service solution suitable for public, private, or hybrid cloud environments, and Yugabyte Cloud, a fully-managed service available on major cloud platforms. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Yugabyte aims to empower developers to build scalable, resilient applications with its open-source offerings.

Clickup

Series C in 2021
ClickUp is a workplace productivity platform that provides customizable solutions for various departments within organizations. Founded in 2017 by Zeb Evans and Alex Yurkowski, the company is headquartered in San Diego, California. ClickUp's platform enables teams to plan, organize, and collaborate on projects effectively, offering features such as task management, documents, wikis, chat, and integrations with other popular tools. With a focus on enhancing team productivity, ClickUp includes functionalities like reminders, goals, and calendars to help team members stay synchronized and achieve their objectives. The platform is available through a subscription model, making it accessible to a wide range of users.

Protego Biopharma

Venture Round in 2021
Protego Biopharma, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on the research and development of therapeutics and diagnostics that leverage human genetic links. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company specializes in addressing rare diseases associated with amyloidosis and protein misfolding disorders. Protego Biopharma has developed a drug discovery platform that aims to reprogram protein folding and improve the treatment of systemic amyloid diseases. This platform utilizes pharmacological chaperones and targets cellular folding and stress pathways to create disease-modifying therapeutics. The company is dedicated to advancing early diagnosis and innovative solutions in the field of protein misfolding.

Cato Networks

Series F in 2021
Cato Networks Ltd. is a provider of a cloud-based network Security-as-a-Service platform designed to enhance enterprise connectivity and security. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with additional offices in locations including San Jose, California, and London, the company offers an integrated solution that combines software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) with advanced security features. This platform enables organizations to securely connect all their locations, users, and data while optimizing application access and performance. Cato Networks helps businesses reduce costs associated with traditional MPLS connections, improves overall performance for global locations and cloud applications, and simplifies network management through its cloud-native service. Its offerings include WAN optimization, firewall protection, secure web gateway, and secure remote access, making it suitable for distributed, mobile, and cloud-enabled enterprises.

Reliable Robotics

Series C in 2021
Reliable Robotics, founded in 2017 by Robert Rose and Juerg Frefel, specializes in advanced aircraft automation services aimed at enhancing the safety, availability, and affordability of air transportation. The company has developed a remote operation system applicable to various aircraft types, which supports its goal of expanding access to a broader range of locations. By adopting a certification-forward approach, Reliable Robotics enables fully automated, gate-to-gate operations, which has the potential to significantly transform and streamline the airline industry. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company operates with a distributed global workforce, committed to revolutionizing the movement of goods and people worldwide through safer and more convenient air travel.

Outschool

Series D in 2021
Outschool, Inc. is an online platform that facilitates live, interactive learning experiences for children by connecting motivated learners, parents, and independent teachers. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, Outschool offers a diverse array of unique online classes led by certified educators, artists, scientists, and other knowledgeable individuals. The platform allows parents to discover, book, and manage educational activities tailored to their children’s interests and needs. Additionally, it provides teachers with the tools to create class listings, manage enrollments and payments, and reach a broader audience. By enabling small group learning through live video chat, Outschool expands access to enrichment and tutoring at a more affordable cost compared to traditional private tutoring.

BetterUp

Series E in 2021
BetterUp Inc. is a leadership development company that offers an innovative online platform aimed at enhancing the personal and professional growth of individuals and organizations. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, BetterUp specializes in virtual coaching, providing users with personalized guidance through one-on-one sessions with a network of over 3,000 coaches available in 46 languages across more than 90 countries. The platform focuses on fostering mental fitness, career and leadership development, and social connection, thereby enabling employees to develop new behaviors and skills that promote high performance in a rapidly changing work environment. With a client base that includes prominent organizations such as NASA, Google, and Hilton, BetterUp has established itself as a leader in the field of mental health and coaching. The company is supported by a distinguished Science Board composed of experts in positive psychology and human performance, further enhancing its credibility and impact in the industry.

Acceldata

Series B in 2021
Acceldata, Inc., founded in 2018 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in San Jose, Bengaluru, and Berlin, develops an enterprise data observability platform designed to enhance analytics and artificial intelligence systems. The company's platform offers a range of services including data warehousing, security and protection, preparation and accuracy forecasting, Internet of Things (IoT) applications, and data acquisition. Acceldata's solutions are used by global enterprises such as Dun & Bradstreet, AT&T, Oracle, and DBS to build and operate effective data products.

Trust.co

Seed Round in 2021
Trust.co allows you to compare your data to businesses across the platform to see how your business stacks up, even as markets change. The company allows its clients to get an immediate, full picture of your business and financial metrics so you always know how your business is performing. Trust.co was established in 2019 in Los Angeles, California.

Holo

Series B in 2021
Holo, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the design and manufacture of 3D printed parts using advanced additive manufacturing techniques. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Oakland, California, Holo utilizes a unique polymer binder platform that is compatible with various materials, including copper, ceramics, and composites. Their patented 3D photolithographic process allows for the simultaneous exposure of eight million voxels, enabling the production of complex geometries that are subsequently chemically processed and sintered to create finished parts. Holo's technology is tailored for high-quality digital manufacturing at scale, addressing the needs of performance-driven applications across diverse industries.

Split Software

Series D in 2021
Split Software, Inc. is a feature delivery platform that enables engineering teams to enhance software development processes and deliver impactful products. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with additional offices in Boston and Argentina, Split provides solutions for feature release, customer targeting, and experience measurement. The platform integrates feature flags with data analytics to help teams measure the impact of each feature, thereby reducing development cycle times and minimizing release risks. It supports various operational needs, including continuous delivery, migration to microservices, and performance testing in production environments. Notable clients include Twilio, Salesforce, and WePay, who utilize Split's tools to foster a data-driven culture within their organizations.

People.ai

Series D in 2021
People.ai is an artificial intelligence platform based in San Francisco that focuses on enhancing enterprise revenue operations through automation and predictive analytics. Its solution captures customer contacts, activity, and engagement data to provide actionable insights for sales, marketing, and customer success teams. The platform empowers sales leaders by offering comprehensive visibility into sales activities, enabling effective team management and revenue growth. Additionally, it delivers sales performance analytics, personalized coaching, and pipeline reviews. Marketers benefit from People.ai by gaining clear visibility into customer interactions, allowing for better-targeted campaigns and enhanced return on investment. Furthermore, customer success teams utilize the platform to engage effectively with clients, aligning their activities with the right opportunities and managing support costs efficiently. Overall, People.ai leverages advanced AI technology to transform business activities and drive predictable growth for its clients.

Snorkel AI

Series C in 2021
Snorkel AI, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing an end-to-end machine-learning platform designed to facilitate the creation, management, and monitoring of AI applications. Founded in 2016 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company offers Snorkel Flow, a platform that enables programmatic data labeling, augmentation, and curation. This platform supports the clean integration and management of data for AI, as well as the training and deployment of various models. Snorkel AI's technology is particularly adept at extracting entities, relationships, and structured information from complex documents and forms, while also ranking content based on relevance and other factors. The company serves diverse sectors, including finance, government, telecommunications, insurance, healthcare, and e-commerce, and is recognized for its contributions to AI research through peer-reviewed publications.

BMSer Technoogy

Series B in 2021
Hangzhou BMSer Technology Co., Ltd., founded in 2012 and headquartered in Hangzhou, China, specializes in the development of battery management systems (BMS) with a focus on new energy solutions. The company operates under the principles of advanced technology and high quality, aiming to deliver efficient energy management and maintenance solutions. With a commitment to innovation, BMSer Technology has secured numerous intellectual property rights, including 19 invention patents, 22 utility model patents, and 24 software copyrights. The firm has developed a range of BMS products for various applications, including electric vehicles, energy storage systems, and backup power supplies. Its battery active balance management system is recognized for its innovative design and performance. BMSer Technology collaborates with major battery manufacturers and electric vehicle companies, fostering extensive partnerships within the industry. Additionally, the company has established a research and development presence in Silicon Valley, enhancing its capacity for technological advancement and market responsiveness.

At-Bay

Series D in 2021
At-Bay, Inc. is a cyber insurance provider based in Mountain View, California, with an additional research and development center in Tel Aviv, Israel. Founded in 2016 and formerly known as Cyberjack Inc., At-Bay offers tailored cyber insurance policies that cover a range of risks, including information privacy, network security, cyber extortion, and financial fraud. The company combines advanced technology with insurance services, focusing on proactive risk management and comprehensive risk assessment to help businesses manage their cyber risks effectively. At-Bay serves nearly 40,000 businesses in the United States, protecting up to $800 billion in collective revenue. In addition to its insurance offerings, At-Bay provides proprietary cybersecurity solutions, enabling clients to safeguard their digital operations against evolving threats.

Blameless

Series B in 2021
Blameless, Inc. is a company that develops a comprehensive site reliability engineering (SRE) platform aimed at automating incident response for software businesses. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, Blameless provides tools for setting and monitoring service level objectives and agreements, facilitating coordinated incident response, and conducting root cause analysis. The platform enhances collaboration among engineering teams by assigning roles and checklists, and it features capabilities such as blameless postmortems and analytics dashboards. By leveraging AI-driven incident resolution and reliability insights, Blameless enables organizations to optimize their operational reliability while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

3T Biosciences

Series A in 2021
3T Biosciences, Inc. is an immunotherapy company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California. The company focuses on developing innovative drugs and medical research facilities aimed at offering cures for cancer-related diseases. By leveraging synthetic biology and machine learning, 3T Biosciences seeks to discover novel targets for treating cancer and other T-cell-mediated diseases, thereby enhancing treatment options available to healthcare providers and improving patient outcomes.

Netskope

Venture Round in 2021
Netskope, Inc. is a cloud application analytics and policy company that specializes in providing a secure Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform for enterprises. The company's primary offering, Netskope Security Cloud, delivers visibility and real-time protection for data and users accessing cloud services, websites, and private applications. Netskope's platform employs patented technology to enable granular control and conditional access, adhering to zero trust principles. The company also offers Cloud XDTM, which enhances visibility into cloud application usage, and NewEdge, a security network that facilitates real-time security without compromising performance. Additionally, Netskope provides a Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) to manage cloud applications and prevent data exfiltration, as well as a cloud-based web security solution that safeguards against malware and advanced threats. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Netskope serves various industries, including financial services, government, healthcare, and retail, while maintaining data centers across multiple countries to support its global operations.

Zerion

Series A in 2021
Zerion Inc. is a blockchain software company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in decentralized finance (DeFi), providing a platform that allows users to invest, earn interest, and borrow cryptocurrency assets. Zerion's primary offering is an investment app that aggregates data from major decentralized exchanges, enabling users to manage their digital assets from a single interface. The platform features real-time asset tracking with live price updates and instant notifications. Additionally, Zerion emphasizes a non-custodial approach, meaning users retain control of their funds and do not have to delegate them to the platform, thereby mitigating centralization risks. The company also offers CryptoTrader, an application designed to track the cryptocurrency market through charts, news, and alerts, further enhancing user engagement in the evolving financial landscape.

Noname Security

Series B in 2021
Noname Security is a cybersecurity company founded in 2020 and based in Palo Alto, California. The company specializes in providing security solutions for application programming interfaces (APIs), enabling enterprises to manage and secure both managed and unmanaged APIs. Noname Security's platform offers real-time protection against data leakage, authorization issues, abuse, misuse, and data corruption, all without the need for agents or modifications to existing networks. The solutions include capabilities for detection, prevention, discovery, and classification, providing deeper visibility and robust security compared to traditional API gateways and load balancers.

Moveworks

Series C in 2021
Moveworks, Inc. is a technology company that develops a cloud-based AI platform aimed at enhancing employee productivity by automating IT support tasks. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with an additional office in Culver City, Moveworks provides an AI assistant that enables employees to efficiently resolve various support issues, such as ordering hardware, raising software requests, and checking the status of open tickets. The platform utilizes natural language processing and a conversational interface to interpret complex requests, execute multi-step processes, and learn from past interactions. Major companies, including Databricks and Broadcom, leverage Moveworks to streamline workflows and improve the efficiency of information retrieval across their enterprise systems.

EIS Group Software

Private Equity Round in 2021
EIS Group, Inc. specializes in developing software solutions tailored for the insurance industry. Based in San Francisco, California, the company offers a comprehensive suite of products designed to enhance various aspects of insurance operations. Key offerings include PolicyCore for integrated product development, BillingCore for account and policy-level billing management, and CustomerCore DXP, a digital experience platform for omnichannel interaction. EIS Suite serves as a core administration solution encompassing policy administration, billing, claims, and customer engagement. The company also provides ClaimCore for property and casualty claims management and a Pay-As-You-Drive solution for usage-based auto insurance. Additionally, EIS Group delivers various services such as distribution channel management, customer relationship management, and business intelligence reporting. Founded in 2008 and formerly known as Exigen Insurance Solutions, EIS Group operates globally, with a focus on enabling insurers to optimize their business models and improve customer engagement through innovative technology.

Tonkean

Series B in 2021
Tonkean Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing an adaptive business operations platform designed for operations teams. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, with a research and development office in Tel Aviv, Tonkean offers a no-code process orchestration solution that enables organizations to automate, monitor, and manage critical business processes efficiently. The platform provides tools for tracking team progress, offers customizable views of operational data, and integrates with existing systems to enhance visibility and collaboration across various departments, including legal, finance, IT, human resources, and sales. By simplifying technical complexities, Tonkean empowers enterprises to improve operational efficiency while ensuring compliance and security.

Faire

Series F in 2021
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise while enabling brands to reach local stores. The platform is designed to alleviate the inventory risk often associated with wholesale purchasing, offering features such as net 60 payment terms and free returns. This approach allows local retailers and independent brands to compete effectively against larger competitors. Utilizing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics, Faire helps retailers forecast product demand and streamline inventory management, reducing the time and resources needed to source goods. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, and Kitchener, Ontario, Faire supports the growth of local retail through its innovative technology and data-driven insights.

eightfold

Series E in 2021
eightfold, inc. develops and operates talent intelligence platform to address talent acquisition and management in a holistic fashion. The platform is built on three pillars first; it aggregates all people data within an enterprise from applicants to alumni, second; uses data to provide intelligence on what people are capable of doing that allows enterprises in matching people to the right opportunities, finally; using artificial intelligence, the platform predicts future roles, performance, and career alternatives of individuals and enterprises. It also builds its own talent network, discovers top performers and identifies performance trends across all employees, engages current employees and alumni to drive more referrals, uses guided research assistant to build job descriptions, gets an instant pipeline of qualified candidate profiles for every open roles, and helps employees understand what growth opportunities exist in the organization. The company was formerly known as VolkScience. eightfold, inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in Mountain View, California.

Kikoff

Series B in 2021
Kikoff Inc. is a personal finance platform that focuses on helping users build and improve their credit scores. Established in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California, Kikoff provides a web and mobile application that enables customers to access funds and create a payment history by making monthly repayments. The platform is designed to offer a straightforward and affordable way for individuals to demonstrate creditworthiness, even without a traditional bank account or existing credit score. By using Kikoff's services, users can effectively track their credit scores and reports, facilitating a pathway to achieve their financial objectives.

Synctera

Series A in 2021
Synctera Inc. is a digital banking solutions provider based in San Carlos, California, and was incorporated in 2020. The company specializes in offering technology infrastructure, sponsor bank connections, and a compliance framework to facilitate the launch of FinTech and embedded banking products for businesses of all sizes. Synctera’s platform employs a unified set of APIs, allowing companies to efficiently introduce and expand various financial products such as debit cards, bank accounts, charge cards, lines of credit, and money movement services. By examining the specific needs of traditional banks and connecting them with appropriate FinTech firms, Synctera manages relationships and regulatory compliance, enabling regional and community banks to transition to digital operations effectively.

Spiff

Series B in 2021
Spiff Inc. is a developer of a cloud-based sales commission automation software designed to streamline and enhance the management of sales compensation. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Sandy, Utah, with an additional office in Mountain View, California, Spiff's platform allows organizations to design and modify commission plans, create rules, and manage complex team structures with ease. The software provides sales representatives with personalized dashboards that track their performance against goals, offers detailed commission traces, and generates payroll reports. Utilizing machine learning, Spiff integrates seamlessly with various commission systems, including ERP, payments, and payroll, to minimize errors and ensure accurate data management. The solution is tailored for finance and sales operations, as well as sales and marketing teams, enabling businesses to optimize their commission structures and ultimately drive sales growth.

Exabeam

Series F in 2021
Exabeam, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in developing a security management platform designed to enhance threat detection, investigation, and response. Its technology leverages user and entity behavior analytics to identify risky activities and improve incident response through automation. The platform integrates log data to create coherent timelines of user activities across multiple accounts and devices, allowing analysts to swiftly assess and address potential threats. Exabeam's offerings include advanced tools such as Threat Hunter for security intelligence, a cloud-based Threat Intelligence Service that aggregates threat indicators, and Exabeam Data Lake for storing critical log data. The company provides solutions applicable to various security challenges, including insider threats and data loss prevention. Established in 2013 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, Exabeam has formed strategic partnerships with other cybersecurity firms to enhance its service offerings.

Arrcus

Venture Round in 2021
Arrcus, Inc. is a company that specializes in designing and developing closed-source operating systems for networking hardware, such as switches and routers. Founded in 2016 and based in San Jose, California, Arrcus offers a range of products including ArcOS, a hardware-agnostic network operating system; ArcRR, a 64-bit route reflector; and ArcIQ, an analytics platform that provides real-time insights for network management. Additionally, the company provides the Arrcus VDR routing platform, the IP/EVPN Clos solution, and a multi-cloud networking platform. Arrcus focuses on enabling organizations to build scalable infrastructure across physical, virtual, and cloud environments, simplifying network operations and enhancing connectivity among people, machines, and data.

Salto

Series B in 2021
Salto Labs Inc. specializes in business application configuration, providing a comprehensive dashboard for companies to manage their applications and services. Founded in 2019 and based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, Salto offers a unique solution that employs an Open Source and an Enterprise SaaS product to facilitate multi-application configuration. At the core of its technology is NaCl (Not Another Configuration Language), which allows for the automatic extraction and declarative representation of configurations from various business applications, including Salesforce, NetSuite, and HubSpot. This innovative approach enables collaborative editing and deployment of configurations, with capabilities for testing, tracking, and rolling back changes as needed. Salto's structured language enhances usability by allowing text searches, re-use of configurations, inline documentation, and easy auditing of changes, ultimately streamlining business operations and reducing errors. The company is backed by notable investors and has expanded its presence with offices in both Tel Aviv and San Francisco.

Outschool

Series C in 2021
Outschool, Inc. is an online platform that facilitates live, interactive learning experiences for children by connecting motivated learners, parents, and independent teachers. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, Outschool offers a diverse array of unique online classes led by certified educators, artists, scientists, and other knowledgeable individuals. The platform allows parents to discover, book, and manage educational activities tailored to their children’s interests and needs. Additionally, it provides teachers with the tools to create class listings, manage enrollments and payments, and reach a broader audience. By enabling small group learning through live video chat, Outschool expands access to enrichment and tutoring at a more affordable cost compared to traditional private tutoring.

Snorkel AI

Series B in 2021
Snorkel AI, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing an end-to-end machine-learning platform designed to facilitate the creation, management, and monitoring of AI applications. Founded in 2016 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company offers Snorkel Flow, a platform that enables programmatic data labeling, augmentation, and curation. This platform supports the clean integration and management of data for AI, as well as the training and deployment of various models. Snorkel AI's technology is particularly adept at extracting entities, relationships, and structured information from complex documents and forms, while also ranking content based on relevance and other factors. The company serves diverse sectors, including finance, government, telecommunications, insurance, healthcare, and e-commerce, and is recognized for its contributions to AI research through peer-reviewed publications.

FalconX

Venture Round in 2021
FalconX, Ltd. is a cryptocurrency brokerage and digital asset trading platform founded in 2018 and based in San Mateo, California. The company specializes in blockchain technology and fintech, offering clients access to cryptocurrency markets for trading, credit, and clearing. FalconX utilizes data science and machine learning to ensure reliable execution of mid-to-large size trades, smart routing prices across multiple liquidity sources. This approach helps eliminate slippage and hidden fees, making it an attractive option for hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, and other institutional clients seeking efficient and cost-effective trading solutions.

Yugabyte

Series B in 2021
Yugabyte, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing open-source cloud-native database software designed for internet-scale applications. Its flagship product, YugabyteDB, is a high-performance distributed SQL database that supports both scale-out relational database management system (RDBMS) and online transaction processing (OLTP) workloads, featuring low query latency and robust resilience against failures. YugabyteDB is built with innovative technologies such as auto sharding and multi-shard ACID transactions, drawing inspiration from Google Spanner. The company offers various deployment options, including the Yugabyte Platform, a self-managed database-as-a-service solution suitable for public, private, or hybrid cloud environments, and Yugabyte Cloud, a fully-managed service available on major cloud platforms. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Yugabyte aims to empower developers to build scalable, resilient applications with its open-source offerings.

The Nudge

Seed Round in 2021
The Nudge is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2017 that offers a mobile application designed to help users explore their cities. The platform provides subscribers with text messages featuring personalized activities, such as brunch suggestions, hiking plans, and coffee venue details, encouraging them to venture out and engage with their surroundings. With nearly one million users, including a significant portion of Gen Z and Millennials, The Nudge aims to promote real-world experiences and social interactions. The company's mission centers on motivating people to break away from their routines and enjoy the activities available in their local areas.

BetterUp

Series D in 2021
BetterUp Inc. is a leadership development company that offers an innovative online platform aimed at enhancing the personal and professional growth of individuals and organizations. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, BetterUp specializes in virtual coaching, providing users with personalized guidance through one-on-one sessions with a network of over 3,000 coaches available in 46 languages across more than 90 countries. The platform focuses on fostering mental fitness, career and leadership development, and social connection, thereby enabling employees to develop new behaviors and skills that promote high performance in a rapidly changing work environment. With a client base that includes prominent organizations such as NASA, Google, and Hilton, BetterUp has established itself as a leader in the field of mental health and coaching. The company is supported by a distinguished Science Board composed of experts in positive psychology and human performance, further enhancing its credibility and impact in the industry.

United Dwelling

Convertible Note in 2021
United Dwelling, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company founded in 2019 that focuses on addressing the affordable housing crisis in California. The company specializes in constructing additional dwelling units (ADUs) on underutilized land, such as vacant lots, garages, and backyards. By converting these spaces into affordable homes, United Dwelling helps property owners enhance the value of their real estate while providing housing solutions for low and middle-income residents, particularly in workforce housing. The firm manages the entire process, including design, permitting, construction, tenant placement, property management, and maintenance. Utilizing data-driven insights, United Dwelling identifies suitable properties for development, thereby offering homeowners the opportunity to generate rental income and significantly increase their property value.

Flockjay

Series A in 2021
Flockjay, Inc. is an online sales academy based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2018. The company specializes in providing hands-on training services to aspiring sales professionals, focusing on both inbound and outbound sales techniques. Their curriculum includes lead qualification, time management, discovery calls, objection handling, and crafting persuasive communication. Flockjay also equips students with modern sales tools and offers additional support services, such as resume workshops, networking opportunities, and interview coaching. By connecting job seekers with high-paying positions in top companies, Flockjay aims to enhance upward mobility and make technology careers accessible to individuals from underrepresented communities. Through its remote learning platform, the company ensures that students from diverse backgrounds have the skills and opportunities necessary to succeed in the tech industry.

Dremio

Series D in 2021
Dremio Corporation, founded in 2015 and based in Santa Clara, California, specializes in data lake technology that enhances data management and analytics. Its flagship product, Dremio, is a data lake engine that accelerates analytical processing and enables self-service capabilities for users, including data engineers, analysts, and data scientists. By providing a structured query language query engine, Dremio eliminates the need for traditional data movement into proprietary data warehouses, thereby streamlining data access and analysis. The platform supports various analytical tools and is designed to improve productivity and efficiency, allowing organizations to derive greater value from their data without the complexities of creating additional data structures or extracts.

Altro (fka Perch)

Seed Round in 2020
Altro, formerly known as Perch, is a financial technology company founded in 2019 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company has developed a platform that enables users to enhance their credit scores by utilizing their recurring expenses, such as bills and subscriptions, as part of their credit history. Through its free app, Altro allows users to link these payments, helping them to recognize and leverage previously uncounted financial activities to improve their credit standing. Altro aims to empower individuals by making every payment contribute to their financial growth and creditworthiness.

Noname Security

Series A in 2020
Noname Security is a cybersecurity company founded in 2020 and based in Palo Alto, California. The company specializes in providing security solutions for application programming interfaces (APIs), enabling enterprises to manage and secure both managed and unmanaged APIs. Noname Security's platform offers real-time protection against data leakage, authorization issues, abuse, misuse, and data corruption, all without the need for agents or modifications to existing networks. The solutions include capabilities for detection, prevention, discovery, and classification, providing deeper visibility and robust security compared to traditional API gateways and load balancers.

Calm

Series C in 2020
Calm is a San Francisco-based company established in 2012, specializing in digital wellness products aimed at enhancing mental fitness and alleviating common mental health issues like anxiety, depression, insomnia, and stress. The company's flagship product is its meditation and relaxation app, which offers original audio content, stories, and programs to help users manage stress and improve overall well-being. Calm has been recognized for its impact, being named Apple's 2017 iPhone App of the Year and Google Play's Editors' Choice in 2018.

At-Bay

Series C in 2020
At-Bay, Inc. is a cyber insurance provider based in Mountain View, California, with an additional research and development center in Tel Aviv, Israel. Founded in 2016 and formerly known as Cyberjack Inc., At-Bay offers tailored cyber insurance policies that cover a range of risks, including information privacy, network security, cyber extortion, and financial fraud. The company combines advanced technology with insurance services, focusing on proactive risk management and comprehensive risk assessment to help businesses manage their cyber risks effectively. At-Bay serves nearly 40,000 businesses in the United States, protecting up to $800 billion in collective revenue. In addition to its insurance offerings, At-Bay provides proprietary cybersecurity solutions, enabling clients to safeguard their digital operations against evolving threats.

Synctera

Seed Round in 2020
Synctera Inc. is a digital banking solutions provider based in San Carlos, California, and was incorporated in 2020. The company specializes in offering technology infrastructure, sponsor bank connections, and a compliance framework to facilitate the launch of FinTech and embedded banking products for businesses of all sizes. Synctera’s platform employs a unified set of APIs, allowing companies to efficiently introduce and expand various financial products such as debit cards, bank accounts, charge cards, lines of credit, and money movement services. By examining the specific needs of traditional banks and connecting them with appropriate FinTech firms, Synctera manages relationships and regulatory compliance, enabling regional and community banks to transition to digital operations effectively.

Cato Networks

Series E in 2020
Cato Networks Ltd. is a provider of a cloud-based network Security-as-a-Service platform designed to enhance enterprise connectivity and security. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with additional offices in locations including San Jose, California, and London, the company offers an integrated solution that combines software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) with advanced security features. This platform enables organizations to securely connect all their locations, users, and data while optimizing application access and performance. Cato Networks helps businesses reduce costs associated with traditional MPLS connections, improves overall performance for global locations and cloud applications, and simplifies network management through its cloud-native service. Its offerings include WAN optimization, firewall protection, secure web gateway, and secure remote access, making it suitable for distributed, mobile, and cloud-enabled enterprises.

Theta Lake

Series A in 2020
Theta Lake, Inc. is a technology company specializing in artificial intelligence-based compliance solutions for digital communications, including video, audio, and collaboration platforms. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, Theta Lake offers The Theta Lake Platform, which employs AI and deep learning to identify compliance risks across various unified communications tools such as Cisco Webex, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Slack. The platform automates the detection of potential compliance issues in real-time, enabling enterprises to effectively manage data exposure, security, and acceptable use risks associated with their communication practices. By providing actionable insights and streamlining compliance workflows, Theta Lake enhances efficiency and reduces the costs associated with compliance management for its business clients.

Salto

Series A in 2020
Salto Labs Inc. specializes in business application configuration, providing a comprehensive dashboard for companies to manage their applications and services. Founded in 2019 and based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, Salto offers a unique solution that employs an Open Source and an Enterprise SaaS product to facilitate multi-application configuration. At the core of its technology is NaCl (Not Another Configuration Language), which allows for the automatic extraction and declarative representation of configurations from various business applications, including Salesforce, NetSuite, and HubSpot. This innovative approach enables collaborative editing and deployment of configurations, with capabilities for testing, tracking, and rolling back changes as needed. Salto's structured language enhances usability by allowing text searches, re-use of configurations, inline documentation, and easy auditing of changes, ultimately streamlining business operations and reducing errors. The company is backed by notable investors and has expanded its presence with offices in both Tel Aviv and San Francisco.

Faire

Series E in 2020
Faire is an online wholesale marketplace that connects retailers with unique merchandise while enabling brands to reach local stores. The platform is designed to alleviate the inventory risk often associated with wholesale purchasing, offering features such as net 60 payment terms and free returns. This approach allows local retailers and independent brands to compete effectively against larger competitors. Utilizing artificial intelligence and predictive analytics, Faire helps retailers forecast product demand and streamline inventory management, reducing the time and resources needed to source goods. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, and Kitchener, Ontario, Faire supports the growth of local retail through its innovative technology and data-driven insights.

eightfold

Series D in 2020
eightfold, inc. develops and operates talent intelligence platform to address talent acquisition and management in a holistic fashion. The platform is built on three pillars first; it aggregates all people data within an enterprise from applicants to alumni, second; uses data to provide intelligence on what people are capable of doing that allows enterprises in matching people to the right opportunities, finally; using artificial intelligence, the platform predicts future roles, performance, and career alternatives of individuals and enterprises. It also builds its own talent network, discovers top performers and identifies performance trends across all employees, engages current employees and alumni to drive more referrals, uses guided research assistant to build job descriptions, gets an instant pipeline of qualified candidate profiles for every open roles, and helps employees understand what growth opportunities exist in the organization. The company was formerly known as VolkScience. eightfold, inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in Mountain View, California.

DataFleets

Seed Round in 2020
DataFleets Ltd. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2018, that specializes in developing data analytics software focused on privacy preservation. Its core offering is a federated intelligence platform that enables organizations to unify and analyze distributed data while ensuring compliance with data protection standards. The platform allows data scientists and developers to create analytics, machine learning models, and applications using sensitive data sets without direct access to the data itself. By utilizing advanced techniques such as federated computation and differential privacy, DataFleets addresses the challenges of balancing data privacy with innovation, facilitating agile analytics and automated compliance for its clients. Additionally, the company provides a web-based notebook editor, allowing users to test hypotheses effectively.
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