Uphonest Capital

Uphonest Capital, L.P. is a principal investment firm based in San Jose, California, founded in 2016. The firm specializes in providing investment capital to early-stage startups, focusing on companies in the consumer, enterprise, IT, and deep-tech sectors. Uphonest Capital operates primarily in the United States and China, targeting innovative ventures that demonstrate growth potential. The firm manages multiple early-stage venture capital funds, including UpHonest Capital Fund and UpHonest Capital III, and is dedicated to supporting the development of emerging businesses.

MengKe Li

Partner

Ellen Ma

Managing Director

139 past transactions

Liquido

Venture Round in 2023
Liquido provides an integrated mobile payment solution. The company offers an in-app experience with one-click creation, an integrated solution with the fast transmission, cross-border technical assistance, and local customer service in Latin America.

Finta

Seed Round in 2023
Finta is the simplest way for startups to manage taxes, bookkeeping, and track financial metrics - all in one platform. It replaces your expense bookkeepers, Quickbooks, and Google Sheets. Finta gives you squeaky clean books, files your taxes compliantly on time, and access to a dashboard to track burn, cash, runway, and everything else about your finances. Finta lets you easily integrate with modern tech tools like Brex, Ramp, Mercury, Stripe, Gusto, Rippling, Pulley, Carta, and more. Finta is the source of truth for your financial data as you scale.

Posh

Seed Round in 2022
Posh specializes in automating the recycling of electric vehicle (EV) batteries through the use of robotic arms and computer vision technology. The majority of retired EV batteries retain approximately 80% of their original capacity, yet manual disassembly methods, which pose risks due to high voltage and potential fire hazards, are currently the norm. Posh's advanced automation system addresses these challenges by streamlining the disassembly process, making it safer and more efficient. This innovative approach not only enhances the sustainability of battery recycling but also facilitates broader access to affordable lithium-ion batteries, thereby contributing to the establishment of a circular economy in the electric vehicle sector. By 2030, the company anticipates the existence of 30 million retired battery packs, presenting a significant opportunity for resource recovery and environmental stewardship.

Paces

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Paces is creating a data platform to provide actionable signals for developers, operators and investors to better understand what and where to profitably build green infrastructure. Paces AI will provide data signals collected across 3,500 US counties, including environmental data, permitting data, zoning data, interconnection data and competition risks. Modeled signals are also provided, such as climate risks, profitability forecasts and parcel ranking. These granular signals are provided at the level of specific land parcels and green infrastructure assets.

Finnt

Seed Round in 2022
Finnt is a developer of banking apps designed to make financial management seamless and carefree. They provide preferred rates for funds insured and help enable multi-accounts, debit cards, and expense reports, enabling families to achieve their wealth creation targets.

EcoSapiens

Seed Round in 2022
Ecosapiens is a Web3/NFT project enabling consumers to make a positive impact on the climate.

Prismpop

Seed Round in 2022
PrismPop, Inc. is a social commerce platform focused on the beauty industry, facilitating the discovery of personalized beauty products through a mobile interface. Launched in 2018 and based in Pasadena, California, the platform fosters an online beauty community where users can engage with content and connect with third-party manufacturers to explore a variety of products and services tailored to their individual preferences.

earnJARVIS

Seed Round in 2022
earnJARVIS is a crypto investment platform that helps retail investors and businesses access the full breath of the crypto economy by automating asset and yield management.

Marco

Funding Round in 2022
Marco is a platform that allows companies to discover, plan, and book high-quality virtual experiences. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California, Marco Experiences focuses on creating memorable virtual activities aimed at enhancing employee engagement and fostering connections among team members. By providing a digital space for teams to bond, Marco enables businesses to facilitate social interactions and strengthen relationships within their organizations.

Aspecta

Seed Round in 2022
Aspecta.ai provides a talent engine platform whose recruiting modules are powered by artificial intelligence technology, which integrates big web talent data and analyzes millions of coding projects, tech posts, patents, and papers.

WorkRamp

Series C in 2022
WorkRamp, Inc. develops a software for enterprises to onboard, train, and certify their employees. It offers WorkRamp, a software that provides templates that are used as starting point for the training needs. The company’s software also enables managers, mentors, and buddies to collaborate in real-time; and used to implement, track, and manage the training program. In addition, its solutions are used for onboarding programs, ongoing training, and certify the team members. WorkRamp, Inc. was formerly known as Bulletin Board IO, Inc. and changed its name to WorkRamp, Inc. in November 2015. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in San Carlos, California.

Legion Health

Seed Round in 2022
Legion Health operates a platform that connects telehealth companies with a network of highly-vetted clinicians, facilitating access to mental health services. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Legion Health streamlines the psychiatric care process, allowing healthcare organizations to efficiently scale their virtual behavioral health offerings. The platform enables patients to receive timely care from qualified providers while minimizing the administrative burdens often faced by clinicians. This approach not only enhances the patient experience but also allows healthcare organizations to meet growing demands for mental health services in a more effective manner.

BOOLV

Series A in 2022
BOOLV is an AI video generation SaaS service provider. They provide SaaS services for e-commerce clients. They developed long-term and fruitful collaborations with numerous renowned firms in fashion, furniture brands, academia, and industry.

Unifra Network

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Unifra Network is the web's decentralized, community-owned multichain infrastructure. With a one-click node deployment solution, API access to blockchains, and a data analytics solution, they provide a distributed network of nodes enabling multi-chain access. They offer the components needed to create the internet of the future.

Regenerative Bio

Angel Round in 2022
Regenerative Bio is a pioneering biotechnology company focused on anti-aging solutions through the integration of artificial intelligence and advanced computing technologies. The company is dedicated to researching and developing ingredients, formulations, and therapies aimed at mitigating the effects of aging and enhancing overall health. By leveraging AI, quantum physics, and high-throughput preparation methods, Regenerative Bio seeks to improve cellular health and energy metabolism, ultimately promoting longer, healthier lives. Their innovative approach combines pharmaceutical technology with biological research, addressing age-related health issues and contributing to the field of longevity science.

CyberConnect

Seed Round in 2021
CyberConnect is building the open social graph modular web3 applications. Cyberconnect invest in web3, Cryptocurrency & blockchain.

Greenwork

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Greenwork helps workforce training programs connect students with jobs It supports employers in solar, energy efficiency, electric vehicles, logistics, and the trades. Its software helps students manage their training, prepare their resumes, and connect with employers effortlessly. The company was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Lyte

Venture Round in 2021
Lyte is the portable charger sharing solution that offers the best-in-class experience and location coverage. It is a California-based company built by DJ (Dajiang) Wei and Jason Wilde in 2019. Lyte maintains a network of kiosks in the city where users can check out and return a Lyte portable charger.

KOKOLU

Angel Round in 2021
From Nature · For The Future KOKOLU is a sustainable lifestyle brand that designs and produces extremely sustainable footwear, clothing, furniture for consumers around the world, aiming to accelerate the transition of people’s lifestyles.

Cybertino Lab

Seed Round in 2021
Cybertino Lab is a platform where users can create, own, and play with virtual assets and connect with their communities through NFTs.

Yali Biosciences

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Yali Biosciences is a food tech company that uses synthetic biology and genomics tools to make climate-smart, sustainable foods.

Humanoid Labs

Venture Round in 2021
Humanoid Labs, founded in 2019 by Sandra Soskic and based in West Hollywood, California, operates in stealth mode as a cosmetics technology company. The firm focuses on integrating expression, community, data, and sustainability into its offerings. Its innovative skinwear system features NFC-connected, versatile, and durable products tailored for the body and hair. Additionally, Humanoid Labs provides a virtual assistant app alongside user-friendly tools designed to simplify the process of creating diverse looks.

Lifo

Seed Round in 2021
We enable influencers

Mickey

Venture Round in 2021
Mickey manages supply, freight bookings, and payments - making it fast and easy to purchase, track, and acquire the commodities needed. It is built to discover new buyers and suppliers across the globe and reduce time and cost of delivery by providing visibility to the buyers and sellers of global commodities. The company was founded in 2019 and has offices in New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland.

Turing.com

Series B in 2020
Turing.com operates an online platform that connects companies with vetted remote software developers for both short and long-term projects. Founded in 2018 and based in Palo Alto, California, Turing screens candidates through extensive assessments covering various technical skills and remote work competencies. The platform serves technology startups and Fortune 1000 companies, allowing them to hire from the top 1% of remote engineers specializing in various technologies, including Full Stack, Backend, Frontend, and AI/ML. With a community of over 180,000 developers across 10,000 cities, Turing facilitates access to high-quality talent while minimizing hiring time and costs for its clients. The company has garnered support from notable investors and is led by experienced entrepreneurs in the AI field.

Vinovest

Seed Round in 2020
Developer of an alternative assets platform designed to help retail investors invest in fine wine. The company's platform helps to select, buy and store wine that can be accessed online or in real life anytime, enabling investors to buy or sell at any time with greater participation and wealth creation.

SafeBase

Seed Round in 2020
SafeBase, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in cloud-based security software designed to assist businesses in establishing effective security programs. Founded in 2020, SafeBase offers tools that streamline the security assessment process, enabling B2B SaaS companies to expedite enterprise deals. The primary product, SafeBase Inspected, provides a badge for websites that links to a customized security status page, enhancing customer trust and credibility. Additionally, the software includes features such as custom security checklists, continuous monitoring of security systems, and the ability to configure security policies, all aimed at giving sales teams a competitive advantage in presenting their security measures.

Hey Maet

Seed Round in 2020
Hey Maet uses pea, soy and rice protein to make beef and pork products. They have announced the significant investment as well as a partnership with Shuangta Food, a pea protein company that supplies Beyond Meat. Moreover, it has received investment from Shenzhen Tiantu Capital and UpHonest Capital, a VC founded by Silicon Valley angel investor Wei Guo. With the new capital and collaboration, Hey Maet says that it plans to ramp up R&D, establish its own laboratory in Shanghai and launch its products in thousands of restaurants across China by the end of 2020.

Mickey

Seed Round in 2020
Mickey manages supply, freight bookings, and payments - making it fast and easy to purchase, track, and acquire the commodities needed. It is built to discover new buyers and suppliers across the globe and reduce time and cost of delivery by providing visibility to the buyers and sellers of global commodities. The company was founded in 2019 and has offices in New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland.

Outer

Seed Round in 2020
Outer is a direct-to-consumer outdoor furniture brand that has built furniture for retailers for years. The products are manufactured in Liu's family-owned factory outside of Shanghai. Since its inception in 2017, Outer has increased its revenue 11 times by 2020 and tripled its workforce in the past nine months.

Playbook

Seed Round in 2020
Playbook is a mobile marketplace designed for trainers, health, and wellness professionals. Launched in 2016 and based in New York, the platform enables creators to share their workouts, healthy habits, and diet plans with clients and followers. By allowing instructors in fitness and athletics to upload their content, Playbook facilitates the generation of revenue while providing users access to valuable fitness tips at an affordable price. This app fosters a direct relationship between creators and their audience, empowering professionals to build a sustainable income on their own terms.

Chillpay

Funding Round in 2020
Chillpay provides "buy now and pay later" services to e-commerce merchants. In the near future, Chillpay will provide services to physical stores as well.

Botrista

Seed Round in 2020
Botrista Technology, Inc. specializes in automation solutions for the food services industry, focusing on the development of robotic systems for crafting beverages. Headquartered in Hayward, California, the company offers the Botrista Cloud Bar, an automated drink system designed for restaurant owners. This system can prepare a wide range of beverages, including tropical lemonade, mixed berry black tea, and matcha almond milk, while also featuring the Automatic Boba Cooker for boba preparation. Botrista provides an end-to-end beverage solution that enhances drink selection, quality, and consistency, while minimizing labor costs. The technology aims to meet the demands of health-conscious consumers by automating the labor-intensive process of making specialty drinks, ultimately helping beverage retailers increase their brand image and drive sales. Founded in 2017, Botrista combines expertise in robotics and the beverage industry to revolutionize beverage preparation and production.

Kangaroo

Series A in 2020
Kangaroo is an electronics company specializing in home security systems that are designed to be simple, affordable, and app-enabled. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, the company aims to enhance safety by providing flexible security solutions that alert users to potential theft or external intrusions. Their self-contained alarm devices notify homeowners instantly of unwanted intrusions, ensuring that proper authorities can be informed if necessary. Additionally, Kangaroo prioritizes data security and privacy, taking extra measures to protect user information while striving to create a safer living environment.

Lucy Goods

Series A in 2020
Lucy Goods, Inc. is a company based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in manufacturing and selling nicotine alternatives, primarily in the form of gum and lozenges. Established in 2016, the company aims to reduce tobacco-related harm by offering next-generation nicotine products made with pure nicotine and food-grade ingredients. Lucy Goods provides its products in various flavors, including fruit, mint, and cinnamon, catering to consumer preferences. The company markets its products primarily online, positioning itself as a cleaner and more convenient alternative to conventional tobacco products.

Prismpop

Pre Seed Round in 2020
PrismPop, Inc. is a social commerce platform focused on the beauty industry, facilitating the discovery of personalized beauty products through a mobile interface. Launched in 2018 and based in Pasadena, California, the platform fosters an online beauty community where users can engage with content and connect with third-party manufacturers to explore a variety of products and services tailored to their individual preferences.

PPIO

Seed Round in 2020
PPIO is a distributed cloud computing company that provides decentralized distributed cloud services. The company's cloud computing platform is built on edge infrastructure based on the core and edge computing capabilities of cloud computing technology, forming an elastic cloud platform with comprehensive computing, network, storage, and security capabilities at the edge. PPIO's mission is to gather global computing resources and provide services for all mankind. It was founded in 2018 by Yao Xin and Wang Wenyu.

Raydiant

Seed Round in 2019
Raydiant, Inc. specializes in creating connected experiences for brick-and-mortar businesses through its cloud-based digital signage technology. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company provides a platform that enables businesses of all sizes, from small cafes to large enterprises, to engage their customers and employees effectively. Raydiant's solutions include a kiosk, virtual agent, and multimedia devices that facilitate the display of announcements, promotions, and menus on any HDMI-equipped TV. Users can enhance their offerings by integrating features such as videoconferencing, in-store music, and menu updates, while also creating presentations using stock footage. The company's services cater to a diverse range of industries, including banking, healthcare, education, and retail, making it a versatile choice for businesses seeking to improve customer engagement and operational efficiency.

Agave

Venture Round in 2019
Agave is a free hiring platform that offers job postings, hosted career pages, customer relationship management tools and full API read and write access. Today's hiring software is slow, expensive, and painful. They are on a mission to make hiring software faster, better, and cost-effective.

Apero Health

Seed Round in 2019
Apero Health is a tech-focused medical billing company that provides full transparency to practices and patients.

BLADE

Seed Round in 2019
BLADE Holdings, Inc. owns and operates a cryptocurrency derivative exchange. The company allows trading of cryptocuurency on perpetual basis. BLADE Holdings, Inc. is based in Seychelles.

Outer

Seed Round in 2019
Outer is a direct-to-consumer outdoor furniture brand that has built furniture for retailers for years. The products are manufactured in Liu's family-owned factory outside of Shanghai. Since its inception in 2017, Outer has increased its revenue 11 times by 2020 and tripled its workforce in the past nine months.

Anyplace

Seed Round in 2019
Anyplace is a marketplace that provides flexible housing to digital nomads and millennials. Its mission to free people to live wherever they feel inspired to go by providing modern, dependable, turn-key living and accommodations anyplace in the world.

Viosera Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2019
Viosera Therapeutics is a predict and block drug resistance in cancer and bacteria. The company discovers synergies between approved drugs and develop combinations of drugs that suppress resistance. Antibiotic resistance makes it necessary to develop better treatments for deadly infections. Viosera Therapeutics was founded in July 2016 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.

ROSS Intelligence

Series A in 2019
ROSS Intelligence Inc. provides an online platform that enhances legal research through artificial intelligence tools. Based in San Francisco, the company offers services that deliver answers with citations and recommend relevant readings from various sources in response to user inquiries. Additionally, it monitors legal developments, notifying users of new court decisions that may impact their cases. ROSS Intelligence's flagship product, ROSS, aims to augment lawyers' capabilities, enabling them to work more efficiently and effectively. Its clientele includes prominent law firms and corporate legal departments in the United States and internationally. The company also has operational offices in Toronto and New York.

dahmakan

Series A in 2019
Pop Meals is a food delivery service that utilizes artificial intelligence in logistics and cooking automation. The company combines centralized, large-scale production with customer data, machine learning and the chefs in the industry to offer food delivery experience. It applies artificial intelligence to last-mile delivery offering the lowest delivery costs in the industry. Dahmakan was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Portside

Convertible Note in 2019
Portside, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in designing and developing a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform focused on data reporting and analytics for the aviation sector. The platform serves various clients, including aircraft management companies, aircraft owners, corporate flight departments, fractional and jet card operators, as well as charter operators. Founded in 2017, Portside's software integrates seamlessly with existing systems to facilitate scheduling, accounting, maintenance, and expense management, thereby enhancing operational efficiency for its users.

Theta Labs

Venture Round in 2019
Theta Labs, Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Cupertino, California, is the developer of the Theta Network, a decentralized blockchain-powered video streaming platform. The network enables users to share their bandwidth in a peer-to-peer manner, facilitating efficient video delivery while rewarding them with cryptocurrency. By leveraging existing streaming applications, Theta Network allows users to stream live content from popular platforms with reduced latency, thereby lowering content delivery costs for video providers. The company has attracted strategic investments from notable corporate entities, including Samsung NEXT and Sony Innovation Fund, as well as various media and venture capital firms. Theta Labs operates as a subsidiary of Sliver VR Technologies, Inc.

Blume

Seed Round in 2019
ElleBox provides organic feminine hygiene subscription box service.

Blume

Seed Round in 2019
ElleBox provides organic feminine hygiene subscription box service.

Begin Health

Seed Round in 2019
Begin Health is a children's nutrition health company. We are a science-forward company that empowers parents with the knowledge and tools to optimize their children's well-being. We build premium products that are safe, convenient, and effective. Our first product, Begin Growing-up Prebiotics focuses on building and maintaining the command center of health in the growing little body — the gut. Modern life is hard on the developing gut and chronic gut disturbances in children have been linked to lifelong chronic health challenges such as obesity, diabetes and depression. We help parents make healthy guts a priority when it matters most, in the beginning.

Skymind

Series A in 2019
Skymind Inc. is a business intelligence and enterprise software company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2014. The company specializes in developing solutions that classify, cluster, and predict outcomes across various data types, including text, images, video, time series, and sound, to identify patterns that can influence business decisions. Skymind is known for its open-source deep-learning framework, Deeplearning4j, which is designed for use in production environments, and ND4J, a scientific computing library optimized for performance and minimal memory usage. In addition to its core offerings, Skymind's technologies enable businesses to leverage advanced analytics and machine learning to enhance their operational efficiency and decision-making processes.

Skymind

Series A in 2019
Skymind Inc. is a business intelligence and enterprise software company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2014. The company specializes in developing solutions that classify, cluster, and predict outcomes across various data types, including text, images, video, time series, and sound, to identify patterns that can influence business decisions. Skymind is known for its open-source deep-learning framework, Deeplearning4j, which is designed for use in production environments, and ND4J, a scientific computing library optimized for performance and minimal memory usage. In addition to its core offerings, Skymind's technologies enable businesses to leverage advanced analytics and machine learning to enhance their operational efficiency and decision-making processes.

Pnoe

Seed Round in 2019
PNOE focuses on democratizing cardio-metabolic analysis, providing comprehensive health assessments through its innovative device that delivers clinically accurate measurements of metabolic, cardiac, and pulmonary health. In just ten minutes, this analysis reveals critical insights necessary for creating tailored nutrition and workout plans. PNOE's technology is the first of its kind to be scientifically validated for mass market use, positioning it as a leader in the field of metabolic testing. The company is supported by experts in metabolic analysis and cardiovascular health, and its dedicated engineering team is committed to making cardio-metabolic analysis accessible to a broader audience.

Sapling

Seed Round in 2019
Sapling is a new kind of HR platform for mid-market companies. Our software helps HR teams automate workflows, support data-driven decisions and be more strategic, and is the platform of choice for KAYAK, KPMG, Udemy and Sephora. We believe that when you create a great employee experience, HR can better support teams to do their best work.

WeGet

Series A in 2019
WeGet Group Inc. is an online retailer based in Los Angeles, California, specializing in women's fashion and apparel. Founded in 2018, the company offers a diverse range of products, including clothing, handbags, home decor, and cosmetics. WeGet distinguishes itself through its social e-commerce platform, which emphasizes engaging content, social interaction, and influencer recommendations. This approach fosters a communal shopping experience, allowing customers to discover products that align with their personal preferences.

TEOOH

Pre Seed Round in 2019
TEOOH is a platform for hosting Virtual Events. From panel discussions to business conferences, anyone can host or attend virtual events in just a few clicks. Our aim is to become the easiest and most powerful way to engage global audiences, by allowing communities across the world to attend events and interact as they would do in the physical world, without the hassle of travelling or finding a venue. For more information, please visit www.teooh.com.

Rebellyous Foods

Seed Round in 2018
Rebellyous Foods is a food manufacturing technology and production company defined solely to catapult meat alternative production toward price parity with animal-based meat. Rebellyous Foods implements novel food manufacturing equipment and processes in large-scale production to produce low-cost plant-based meat at high volumes. These goals are achieved through uniquely designed food products, the use of high-throughput manufacturing automation and ‘smart’ production centers, and the development and utilization of new innovative low-energy manufacturing tools. Working closely with industry partners, Rebellyous Foods makes plant-based meat sustainable, affordable, and widely available.

Topica Edtech Group

Series D in 2018
Topica Edtech Group (Vietnamese: “Tổ hợp Công nghệ Giáo dục Topica”) is a multinational educational technology company. It provides online education solutions including Bachelor's Degree programs (Topica Uni), English speech tutoring courses (Topica Native) and technology platform for massive online open courses in a variety of fields (Edumall). Topica Edtech Group headquartered in Hanoi, Vietnam and has expanded into the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and the United States.

Safari AI

Seed Round in 2018
Safari AI, operating under the name curbFlow Inc., has developed a platform aimed at enhancing curbside management for commercial vehicle operators, including delivery services like DoorDash and UPS. The company provides a software solution that allows these operators to make real-time reservations for passenger and goods pickups and drop-offs. By utilizing computer vision technology, curbFlow enables users to identify available curb space instantly through its application, which functions as a real-time traffic management tool for curbside activities. The platform integrates with retail merchants who host curbFlow's computer vision devices, allowing for the seamless sharing of available curb space information with delivery drivers via a mobile app or API. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, curbFlow aims to expand its network of IoT devices to address various urban challenges by delivering real-time data solutions.

Court Buddy

Series A in 2018
The Court Buddy Company, Inc. provides an online platform that matches clients with attorneys for legal services based on the clients' needs, the attorneys' expertise and experience, and the clients' and attorneys' location in the United States. It offers Court Buddy that enables lawyers to offer civil, criminal defense, and business legal services to clients. The company’s Court Buddy is an online legal marketplace service that matches and manages relationships between clients and experienced attorneys for personal and business legal matters, including court appearances. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Kula Bio

Seed Round in 2018
Kula Bio specializes in sustainable, biological solutions for modern agriculture. It energizes nitrogen-fixing microbes to produce organic fertilizer. By rewiring the energy flow from the sun to soil, they are disrupting synthetic fertilizer to eliminate the division between affordable practices and stewardship of our land, sea, and air. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts.

Tripalink

Seed Round in 2018
Tripalink, Inc. provides residential leasing and renting services to student community. It also offers housing options within the community, such as single-family houses, condominiums, town homes, and all sizes of apartment buildings. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

FREY

Seed Round in 2018
Frey Inc. manufactures laundry detergent and clothing care products. Its products include detergent concentrate, dryer sheets, clothing care kit, fabric conditioner, lint comb, and stain remover. Frey Inc. distributes its products through its online platform. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Lewes, Delaware.

Bungalow

Series A in 2018
Bungalow is a residential real estate platform that offers flexible communal living solutions for early career professionals. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the company transforms unused spaces into rentable rooms by signing long-term leases with homeowners. Bungalow provides fully furnished multi-bedroom homes in desirable neighborhoods across major U.S. cities, including Baltimore, New York City, and Los Angeles. Each home features private bedrooms, shared living spaces, and amenities such as Wi-Fi, utilities, and housekeeping services. In addition, Bungalow facilitates roommate matching to create harmonious living arrangements and organizes monthly community events to foster social connections among residents. The company aims to enhance the rental experience by providing high-quality homes and a supportive community for its members.

Grabb-It

Seed Round in 2018
Grabb-It is a location based advertising platform that allows advertisers the opportunity to reach the consumers near the point of purchase. Grabb-It can strategically place your message in front of millions of shoppers around malls, high traffic venues and events giving advertisers an opportunity to reach a highly captive audience. Grabb-It achieves driving the message to a hyper targeted audience by tapping in to the ride sharing economy where digital advertising and static OOH signage fails.

C16 Biosciences

Seed Round in 2018
C16 Biosciences, Inc. manufactures palm oil alternative using microbes and fermenting the palm oil in laboratory. The company manufactures the alternative for the food manufacturers, refiners, traders, and consumers of palm oil. C16 Biosciences, Inc. was founded in 2017 and is based in New York, New York.

EOT Protocol

Angel Round in 2018
EOT Protocol (formerly the EON Foundation) is a blockchain games company based in Palo Alto and Singapore. EOT is developing a protocol to help blockchain game developers.

Unbound

Seed Round in 2018
Unbound is a company focused on sexual wellness for women, offering a range of products including vibrators, lubricants, and accessories. The company operates an e-commerce platform that allows customers to purchase body-safe items directly from their website, ensuring discreet delivery to their homes. By prioritizing women's sexual health and wellness, Unbound aims to provide a comfortable and accessible shopping experience for its customers.

Chihuo Inc

Seed Round in 2018
Chihuo inc., was found in 2013 by an ordinary group of foodies, and now it is the most popular Chinese language food & lifestyle media in North America. Currently, it has major influences in all 13 cities where has the highest percentage of the Asian population, reach out to more than 3 million Chinese American population. We are committed to providing the most trusted food & lifestyle information to our users, as well as offering best cross border marketing strategies for food & lifestyle brands from both US and China, and facilitating the globalization of the Chinese industry. Chihuo includes new media platform, website, and offline product including Chihuo Newbie Guide Book, Chihuo Foodie Map, Asian Restaurant Week, etc.

PACT Pharma

Series B in 2018
Pact Pharma is a developer of personalized adoptive T cell therapies designed for the eradication of solid tumors.The company's therapies help in the identification of neo-epitopes that serve as private mutations for each patient's cancer as well as creates an opportunity to engineer autologous T cells that target and kill tumors expressing these neo-antigens, enabling physicians to recognize and remove each patient's cancer cells.

Cabin

Seed Round in 2018
Cabin Technologies, Inc. offers overnight bus rides between the two cities with private cabins to passengers. The company offers hospitality transportation services for travelling upto 500 miles in the united States. It provides amenities, which include private cabins, attendants, two pieces of luggage, nighttime tea, morning coffee, ear plugs, and free Wi-Fi. Cabin Technologies, Inc. was formerly known as SleepBus Inc. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Substack

Seed Round in 2018
Substack Inc. is an online platform that enables writers to create and publish both paid and free subscription newsletters. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, Substack provides tools that facilitate simultaneous publishing to an email list and a website, as well as management of subscriber payments. The platform is designed to simplify the process of monetizing writing, offering user-friendly editing software and features that help expand audience reach beyond paywalls. Substack also provides customizable design templates, allowing publishers to create engaging reading experiences. By focusing on the needs of writers, Substack aims to make it easier for them to generate income from their content.

Bumblebee Spaces

Seed Round in 2018
Bumblebee SPACES Inc. manufactures robotics and artificial intelligence backed home furnishings. The company develops a modular ceiling system to address storage needs. It develops robotic household, which includes movable furniture and possessions operated by human-commands. It also offers Bumblebee app, an application that allows users to move and preview boxes. Bumblebee SPACES Inc. was incorporated in 2017 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Evry Health

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Evry Health makes healthcare affordable and high quality again by providing expanded benefits at an affordable price. The company is responding to the need to make healthcare affordable and accessible again. Evry Health is based in Mountain View, California and was founded in 2017.

Peptalk

Angel Round in 2018
Peptalk delivers motivational content to stock people up with energy and keep them motivated every day. Peptalk democratizes self-improvement content by delivering highly relevant motivational audios to users, helping them improve in their habits, develop mental resilience, and achieve their every day self-improvement goals.

Sketchbox

Seed Round in 2018
Sketchbox Inc. specializes in designing and developing software tools for virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) storyboarding. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, the company offers a platform that enables users to create storyboards and prototypes while importing models, images, and 3D content. The software supports vector drawing and scene building specifically for VR and AR environments. With a growing user base of over 2,000 designers, Sketchbox has identified that its most engaged users spend an average of 3.5 hours per week on the platform. Notable companies, including Microsoft and Oculus, have tested the software, highlighting its potential in a burgeoning market that Sketchbox estimates to be worth $6 billion. The company envisions a future where AR and VR designers become as prevalent as web and graphic designers today.

Reverie Labs

Seed Round in 2018
Reverie Labs uses machine learning algorithms to predict the bio physicochemical properties of drug candidates for pharmaceutical companies. The company accelerates the preclinical development by applying machine learning to lead generation and optimization. It develops structure-based predictive models for potency of small molecules. It also develops a multi-objective molecular optimizer that applies algorithms to conceive new molecules that maintains potency and synthesizability. It prioritizes and optimizes molecules so they can go to animal and human clinical trials more quickly. The company is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Zenflow

Series A in 2018
Zenflow, Inc. is a medical device company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2014 by a team of Stanford University Biodesign Fellows in collaboration with leading urologists. The company focuses on developing and marketing a spring device designed to provide relief for permanent benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) symptoms in men. Zenflow's product addresses urinary obstruction without damaging surrounding tissues, offering a novel solution for patients and healthcare providers. The founders were motivated by the frustrations experienced by patients with existing treatment options, aiming to fulfill a significant unmet clinical need in urology.

Pulse

Angel Round in 2018
Pulse Q&A Inc. develops an artificial intelligence based platform that provides crowdsourced data for technology executives. It offers Pulse Q&A to test messaging and positioning in real time before campaign launches for a new product launch or a message refresh. The company’s platform is used to make and shape decisions by enabling users to create questions and serve it to peers, customers, or prospects, and collect data. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Medumo

Seed Round in 2018
Medumo, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2013. It offers a care management platform that automates the delivery of timely instructions to patients through SMS and email. Medumo's product, CareTours, provides healthcare organizations with the ability to send automated, turn-by-turn guidance to patients, enhancing engagement while reducing the burden on healthcare staff. By integrating mobile communication and artificial intelligence, Medumo enables providers to deliver the right information at the right time, ultimately improving patient outcomes and fostering a more knowledgeable healthcare environment. In 2019, Medumo became a subsidiary of Koninklijke Philips N.V., further expanding its reach in the healthcare sector.

Culture Biosciences

Seed Round in 2018
Culture Biosciences, founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, specializes in developing automated bioreactors and tools for fermentation. The company provides a digital bio-manufacturing platform that allows biotech companies to optimize their manufacturing processes, enabling them to bring products to market more efficiently. By utilizing robotic sample handling and cloud-based data monitoring and analysis, Culture Biosciences helps scientists run, monitor, and analyze bioreactors more quickly than traditional methods. This innovative approach supports the biotechnology sector in enhancing productivity and streamlining workflows.

Proven Skincare

Seed Round in 2018
Proven Skincare develops skincare products intended to allow customers to design and personalize products that fit their lifestyles. The company uses an artificial intelligence system that analyzes the skin conditions of customers, and allows for product customization down to the individual ingredient, enabling consumers to access a personalized skincare regiment that will work specifically for them.

dahmakan

Seed Round in 2018
Pop Meals is a food delivery service that utilizes artificial intelligence in logistics and cooking automation. The company combines centralized, large-scale production with customer data, machine learning and the chefs in the industry to offer food delivery experience. It applies artificial intelligence to last-mile delivery offering the lowest delivery costs in the industry. Dahmakan was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Avro

Seed Round in 2018
Avro Life Science is a Canadian company focused on developing transdermal drug delivery systems, specifically medicated skin patches designed for the pediatric and elderly populations. Utilizing a novel biopolymer as a platform, Avro's technology enables passive delivery of small molecules and drugs directly into the bloodstream, allowing for a slow-release mechanism. This innovative approach aims to enhance medication accessibility while minimizing the impact on the liver, ultimately improving health outcomes and quality of life for its patients.

Evry Health

Seed Round in 2018
Evry Health makes healthcare affordable and high quality again by providing expanded benefits at an affordable price. The company is responding to the need to make healthcare affordable and accessible again. Evry Health is based in Mountain View, California and was founded in 2017.

Scanwell Health

Seed Round in 2018
Scanwell Health, Inc. is a healthcare company that specializes in designing and developing urine testing kits. The primary product, a urinary tract infection test kit, enables users to obtain clinical-grade results through their smartphones. In addition to test results, the kit connects users with an online doctor’s office for same-day treatment and prescription services. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Scanwell Health has received FDA clearance for its urine testing application, underscoring its commitment to providing accessible and reliable healthcare solutions.

Jubilee Media

Seed Round in 2017
Jubilee Media produces human centric videos. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

Tulip

Seed Round in 2017
Direct-to-consumer personal insurance

Hims, Inc.

Series A in 2017
Hims, Inc. is an e-commerce brand focused on men's wellness, offering a range of products that address hair loss, sexual health, skincare, and oral care. The company collaborates with medical professionals to provide prescriptions for treatments such as Finasteride and Sildenafil through its online platform, enabling customers to receive diagnoses and treatments conveniently and at a lower cost. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, Hims aims to fill the gap in the market for men's wellness products by providing straightforward solutions to common concerns. The company has also ventured into lifestyle products, including clothing and accessories. Hims was incubated by the venture-builder Atomic and has successfully secured significant funding to support its growth.

Wolf & Shepherd

Seed Round in 2017
Wolf & Shepherd, Inc. is a men's fashion brand established in 2015 and based in El Segundo, California. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing shoes, including lace-ups, slip-ons, boots, and belts, as well as shoe care products. Wolf & Shepherd focuses on providing modern workers with footwear that combines style and comfort, integrating advanced foam technology within the soles to enhance comfort throughout the day. The shoes are crafted using fine Italian calfskin and are hand-sewn by skilled artisans, finished with luxurious waxes from Paris. This blend of innovation, performance, and tradition aims to deliver a professional look without compromising on comfort.

SnapShip

Seed Round in 2017
At SnapShip, we enable and empower SMBs to thrive in the new era of e-commerce by giving them access to powerful, affordable, and scalable logistics solutions to deliver their goods and creations to shoppers around the world.

Court Buddy

Seed Round in 2017
The Court Buddy Company, Inc. provides an online platform that matches clients with attorneys for legal services based on the clients' needs, the attorneys' expertise and experience, and the clients' and attorneys' location in the United States. It offers Court Buddy that enables lawyers to offer civil, criminal defense, and business legal services to clients. The company’s Court Buddy is an online legal marketplace service that matches and manages relationships between clients and experienced attorneys for personal and business legal matters, including court appearances. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Darmiyan

Seed Round in 2017
Darmiyan, Inc. develops a commercial diagnostic software platform for the early detection, monitoring, and stratification of Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative. It offers BrainSee, a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that analyzes the scans and provides detailed brain maps with quantification of neurodegeneration in each voxel, as well as a summary score that reflects the person’s brain health and the likelihood of future cognitive decline. The company’s BrainSee is a virtual microscope of the human brain that takes standard clinical brain MRI and basic cognitive tests and generates brain maps and scores that indicate pathology at the earliest stages of the disease when treatments are feasible. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in San Francisco, California.
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