True Ventures

True Ventures, established in 2005, is a prominent venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in San Francisco. The firm specializes in early-stage technology investments, focusing on seed and Series A financing. True Ventures invests in a broad range of sectors, including commerce, consumer, hardware, health, and infrastructure technologies, as well as emerging markets such as e-commerce, mobile, and software services. The firm typically invests between $0.25 million and $3 million per round, aiming for a stake of approximately 20%. With over $3.8 billion under management and a team of over 40 professionals, True Ventures has supported more than 350 companies, creating over 85,000 jobs worldwide. The firm was recognized as Venture Firm of the Year by the National Venture Capital Association in 2018.

Caroline Ciaramitaro

Associate

Gus Coldebella

Partner

Sahiti Enjeti

Associate

Ulrike Kellmereit

CFO

Om Malik

Partner

Fiona McCarthy

Principal

Michael Montano

Venture Partner

John O'Connell

Senior Associate

Natasha Sharma

Principal

James Stewart

COO and Partner

Priscilla Tyler

Vice President

Christiaan Vorkink

Vice President

Ann Weiss

Partner

Past deals in North America

Gridware

Series A in 2025
Gridware is focused on enhancing and safeguarding the electrical grid, a critical infrastructure that, when compromised, can lead to severe consequences such as wildfires, property damage, and loss of life. The company has developed an advanced monitoring system that employs high-precision sensor arrays, including microphones and other sensing technologies, to continuously analyze the electrical and mechanical behavior of grid assets. This system incorporates an artificial intelligence processing unit that detects anomalies in the environment around power poles, enabling utilities to proactively address potential faults. By facilitating timely repairs and rapid responses to climatic anomalies, Gridware's technology improves safety, reliability, and reduces outage durations for utility companies. Headquartered in the Bay Area of Northern California, Gridware is privately held and supported by notable climate-tech and Silicon Valley investors, positioning itself to meet the growing demand for power while contributing to the future resilience of the electrical grid.

Molten Salt Solutions

Seed Round in 2024
Molten Salt Solutions, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Santa Fe, New Mexico, develops an advanced technology platform focused on the synthesis and purification of molten salt. The company specializes in producing large quantities of isotopically-enriched materials essential for advanced fission and fusion nuclear power applications. Its innovations provide critical chemistry and materials necessary for nuclear energy, addressing significant challenges in energy security and carbon emissions. By enabling rapid development and deployment of isotope enrichment technologies, Molten Salt Solutions positions itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of nuclear power.

Understory

Series A in 2024
Understory, Inc. is a weather infrastructure and analytics company that specializes in real-time datasets and graphical representations of weather events, focusing on their impact at the earth's surface. Founded in 2012 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, Understory builds and operates networks of patented RTi weather stations capable of measuring weather conditions such as rain, hail, wind, temperature, and humidity with high precision. These stations transmit data wirelessly and operate maintenance-free, providing advanced analytics for insurance companies, property owners, and educational institutions. Understory's solutions include detailed reports on hail, wind, and precipitation events, enabling clients to better understand and manage weather-related risks. The company's innovative technology has the potential to transform global weather understanding and assist businesses in mitigating the financial impacts of climate change.

StrongDM

Series C in 2024
StrongDM, Inc. is a technology company based in Burlingame, California, founded in 2015. The company offers a platform designed to manage and audit access to various databases and servers for employees, vendors, and cloud-based tools. Its services enable organizations to efficiently create and remove users, manage permissions, and ensure proper data handling. StrongDM's platform simplifies the process of controlling access across multiple systems, enhancing security and compliance. In 2016, the company gained recognition as the Audience Favorite at the Strata+Hadoop World conference, highlighting its impact in the data management sector.

Mode

Series B in 2024
Mode, Inc. is a technology company that develops a cloud platform designed to facilitate the creation and operation of Internet of Things (IoT) products. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in Tokyo, Japan, Mode provides end-to-end semi-custom IoT and artificial intelligence solutions. Its platform enables devices to communicate with mobile clients, allowing organizations to track and manage their devices and users effectively. Mode's innovative BizStack IoT and BizStack AI solutions utilize a continuous improvement technology stack that collects real-time data from various sources, including sensors and legacy systems. The platform sanitizes and structures this data, delivering it through customizable dashboards that offer powerful insights. By streamlining data integration and providing operational improvements, Mode's solutions can be implemented significantly faster and more cost-effectively than traditional development methods, supporting organizations in transforming innovative ideas into practical, sustainable applications.

Synadia

Series B in 2024
Synadia Communications Inc. is a technology company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing a global utility platform that connects digital systems, services, and devices. The company is known for its open-source messaging system, NATS.io, which supports cloud-native applications, microservices architectures, and Internet of Things (IoT) messaging. Synadia leads the development of NATS.io as a Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) project and offers a secure, globally available communications platform known as NGS, built on this technology. In addition to its core offerings, Synadia provides commercial support, consulting, non-recurring engineering (NRE) services, and training, enabling organizations to leverage its innovative solutions for modern distributed systems.

Seurat Technologies

Series C in 2023
Seurat Technologies, Inc., incorporated in 2015 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, specializes in advanced 3D printing services aimed at revolutionizing industrial manufacturing. The company focuses on high-volume, decarbonized production of metal parts, utilizing its innovative Area Printing technology, which allows for the decoupling of resolution and speed. This scalable process positions Seurat to compete effectively with traditional manufacturing methods. The company's technology, originally developed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, is supported by a robust portfolio of over 130 granted and pending patents. Seurat provides metal parts for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) through long-term contracts, employing techniques such as direct metal writing and selective laser melting to ensure cost-effective production at scale.

Diligent Robotics

Venture Round in 2023
Diligent Robotics Inc. is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of hospital service robots. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company has created Moxi, a robotic assistant designed to support clinical and nursing staff with logistical tasks in hospital settings. Moxi is equipped with advanced mobile manipulation, social intelligence, and human-guided learning capabilities, allowing it to collaborate effectively with human teams. By automating routine logistical duties, Moxi enables healthcare providers to focus more on direct patient care, thereby enhancing patient satisfaction, service quality, and safety in healthcare environments. The company also develops artificial intelligence-based software suites that allow its robots to adapt to and thrive in dynamic, semi-structured environments.

Deduce

Funding Round in 2023
Deduce, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, established in 2019. It specializes in protecting businesses and their customers from unauthorized account access, identity fraud, and data leakage. The company offers a range of services that include developing an identity access platform capable of detecting sophisticated, AI-generated identities that can deceive traditional fraud detection systems. Deduce employs advanced risk algorithms and behavioral analytics to provide real-time fraud elimination and enhances user experiences by reducing friction in account security processes. By leveraging a comprehensive network of consumer identity data, Deduce enables organizations to utilize collective identity-based threat intelligence, improving their visibility into potential user threats and risks.

Voiceflow

Venture Round in 2023
Voiceflow Inc. is a Toronto-based company that provides an online platform for creating and monetizing voice applications. Founded in 2018, Voiceflow enables content creators to design, prototype, and launch voice applications for smart speakers like Alexa and Google Assistant without the need for coding. The platform features a visual programming language combined with a drag-and-drop interface, allowing users to easily build conversational interfaces and voice shopping applications. Voiceflow's tools are utilized by thousands of customers and developers, facilitating the development of enterprise-scale AI agents for customer support and other applications. Formerly known as Storyflow, Inc., the company rebranded to Voiceflow in November 2018.

Gridware

Seed Round in 2023
Gridware is focused on enhancing and safeguarding the electrical grid, a critical infrastructure that, when compromised, can lead to severe consequences such as wildfires, property damage, and loss of life. The company has developed an advanced monitoring system that employs high-precision sensor arrays, including microphones and other sensing technologies, to continuously analyze the electrical and mechanical behavior of grid assets. This system incorporates an artificial intelligence processing unit that detects anomalies in the environment around power poles, enabling utilities to proactively address potential faults. By facilitating timely repairs and rapid responses to climatic anomalies, Gridware's technology improves safety, reliability, and reduces outage durations for utility companies. Headquartered in the Bay Area of Northern California, Gridware is privately held and supported by notable climate-tech and Silicon Valley investors, positioning itself to meet the growing demand for power while contributing to the future resilience of the electrical grid.

Prime Roots

Series B in 2023
Prime Roots is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in producing plant-based food products as alternatives to meat and seafood. The company utilizes natural koji proteins derived from fungi to create vegetarian-based super protein foods, such as salmon burgers, which mimic the taste, texture, and nutritional value of animal-derived products. By offering these alternatives, Prime Roots aims to reduce carbon-intensive reliance on animals and provide both meat-eaters and vegans with access to protein-rich food options. The company also organizes food events for its members and serves the broader food sector.

Fork & Good

Venture Round in 2023
Fork & Good is a Brooklyn-based food company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing a new approach to food production. The company focuses on producing cultivated meat, which involves growing real meat cells to create pure animal proteins and fats that are clean, traceable, and flavorful. By emphasizing sustainability, Fork & Good aims to provide consumers with affordable and healthy food options, ensuring that its products deliver the essential nutrients while addressing the growing demand for sustainable food solutions.

Current Surgical

Seed Round in 2023
Current Surgical is a surgical device company founded in 2020 and based in Washington, DC. The company specializes in the development of innovative tools aimed at the treatment of solid tumors. Its flagship product is a smart surgical needle designed for minimally invasive tumor detection and ablation. This advanced needle utilizes real-time X-ray guidance combined with ultrasound energy to heat and destroy tumors while preserving surrounding vital organs and tissues. This technology enables surgeons to effectively target tumors located near critical anatomical structures, enhancing surgical precision and patient safety.

Scythe

Series B in 2023
Scythe Robotics, Inc. is a company based in Longmont, Colorado, that specializes in the development of autonomous robots. Established in 2017, Scythe focuses on creating highly intelligent machines designed to operate in unstructured outdoor environments. Their robots are emission-free and utilize electric motors, which allows them to effectively handle tasks such as mowing without damaging sensitive turf. This technology enables clients to work efficiently while minimizing their environmental impact.

Dextrous Robotics

Venture Round in 2023
Dextrous Robotics is a robotics company founded in 2019 and based in Memphis, Tennessee. The company specializes in developing artificial intelligence-enabled robots designed for warehouse operations. Its robots are capable of managing various logistics tasks, including loading and unloading pallets, trucks, and containers, as well as material picking, sorting, and storage. By providing automation solutions, Dextrous Robotics aims to enhance operational efficiency in warehouses, enabling clients to optimize their logistics processes.

medZERO

Seed Round in 2022
medZERO Inc., based in Kansas City, Missouri, is dedicated to enhancing the affordability, accessibility, and equity of healthcare. The company offers an employer-sponsored platform that provides employees with immediate access to funds for out-of-pocket healthcare costs, with repayment facilitated through automatic payroll deductions. This structure allows employees to manage their healthcare expenses effectively, as payments incur no interest or fees. Additionally, for those with Health Savings Accounts, payments are made pre-tax, resulting in potential savings on qualified medical expenses. By creating a financial wellness program that benefits employees, employers, and healthcare providers alike, medZERO aims to transform how individuals handle healthcare costs, making it easier for them to receive necessary medical services.

Avidbots

Series C in 2022
Avidbots, established in 2014 and headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, specializes in developing and manufacturing autonomous commercial floor cleaning robots. Their flagship product, NEO, uses laser mapping technology to efficiently clean and maintain large spaces in various industries, including airports, retail malls, hospitals, and warehouses. NEO operates alongside human cleaning crews, allowing them to focus on higher-value tasks while the robot handles repetitive floor scrubbing. The company's mission is to integrate robots into everyday life to enhance human potential.

Tray.io

Series C in 2022
Tray.io, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing a cloud-based API integration platform designed for enterprises. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in London, the company offers the Tray Platform, which empowers citizen automators within organizations to streamline complex processes and integrate their entire cloud stack. This platform connects to any software with an API, including both REST and SOAP-based APIs, and can process CSV files for applications with limited API support. Tray.io features a visual workflow builder that allows users to create automations without the need for coding, making it accessible for a broader range of users. In addition to its software offerings, the company provides guidance, training, support, and consulting services to help organizations maximize their automation efforts.

JusticeText

Seed Round in 2022
JusticeText is a company that specializes in audiovisual evidence management, providing a software platform designed specifically for criminal defense attorneys and the justice system. Founded in 2019 and based in Chicago, Illinois, JusticeText offers a tool that automates the transcription of video evidence, including body camera footage, interrogation videos, and jail calls. Its features include speaker recognition, timestamped notes, video clipping, and transcript editing, which facilitate the efficient processing and incorporation of crucial audio and video evidence in legal defense. By expediting the review of this evidence, JusticeText aims to promote fairer outcomes within the criminal justice system, particularly for public defenders representing clients in legal proceedings.

Fractyl Health

Series F in 2022
Fractyl Health Inc. is a medical technology company dedicated to developing innovative solutions for the treatment of metabolic diseases, particularly type 2 diabetes and obesity. The company specializes in a minimally invasive procedure known as Revita DMR, or duodenal mucosal resurfacing therapy, which rejuvenates the lining of the duodenum through hydrothermal ablation. This approach aims to remove excessive layers of the duodenal mucosa that accumulate due to unhealthy diets, thereby addressing the root causes of metabolic disorders. Founded in 2010 and based in Lexington, Massachusetts, Fractyl Health seeks to redefine the treatment landscape from chronic management to durable, disease-modifying therapies, ultimately enhancing patient health and reducing the burden on healthcare systems.

Prellis Biologics

Series C in 2022
Prellis Biologics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in bioprinting human tissues for drug development and organ transplantation. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on overcoming the challenges of creating vascularized human tissues and organs, aiming to revolutionize healthcare. Its innovative technology allows for the precise engineering of human tissues, including lymph node organoids, which can replicate human immune responses for various applications such as antibody discovery and tumor-immune modeling. Prellis Biologics offers a range of products, including TissueWorkshop, Organoids, Vascular Bundles, Tissue Chips, and Holograph X, which collectively enhance early-stage drug discovery and translational pharmacology.

Modern Animal

Series C in 2022
Modern Animal, Inc. is a veterinary clinic based in Los Angeles, California, that leverages technology to enhance pet care. Founded in 2018, the company offers a comprehensive range of services for feline and canine owners, including wellness exams, surgeries, dentistry, ultrasound, radiology, lab testing, and emergency care. Its innovative platform enables clients to access 24/7 virtual care, make in-app prescription requests, and benefit from a membership model that includes unlimited exams and personalized support. Additionally, Modern Animal provides home clinic services and walk-in options, emphasizing convenience and flexibility for pet owners. By integrating state-of-the-art technology with a focus on building relationships between pet owners and veterinary professionals, the company aims to redefine the veterinary experience.

Aisera

Series D in 2022
Aisera, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in artificial intelligence solutions aimed at automating tasks and workflows for enterprises and consumers. Established in 2017, Aisera offers a range of products including AI Service Desk and AI Customer Service, which cater to various functions such as IT, human resources, sales, and operations. The company’s AI Experience platform combines generative AI capabilities with domain-specific large language models to create customizable solutions that enhance user interactions and improve productivity. Aisera's technology facilitates auto-resolution of service issues and streamlines business processes, resulting in significant cost savings and increased efficiency for organizations across multiple sectors, including healthcare, finance, and retail. Recognized for its innovation, Aisera continues to lead in service automation through its advanced AI-driven offerings.

Holey Grail Donuts

Series A in 2022
Holey Grail Donuts, LLC, established in 2018 and located in Hanalei, Hawaii, specializes in producing unique taro-based donuts that are fried in coconut oil. The company emphasizes artisanal craftsmanship, offering a distinctive taste that sets its products apart. In addition to its core donut offerings, Holey Grail Donuts provides various services, including catering for events, as well as options for group orders, takeaway, and walk-in purchases. The establishment also features outdoor seating, creating a welcoming atmosphere for customers to enjoy their treats.

Mozza

Venture Round in 2022
Mozza is a Los Angeles-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in the development of plant-based cheese products. The company aims to create cheese derived from plants that closely replicates the taste and texture of traditional dairy cheese. By utilizing bovine milk proteins, Mozza produces cheese that exhibits the same characteristics as its animal-derived counterparts, including melt, stretch, and flavor. This innovation provides consumers with a viable alternative to dairy cheese, catering to the growing demand for plant-based food options.

Submittable

Series C in 2022
Submittable, Inc. is a cloud-based platform based in Missoula, Montana, with an additional office in New York. Founded in 2010, the company specializes in submission management, offering tools that allow organizations to curate and manage various forms of digital content, including applications, proposals, and multimedia submissions. Its primary product, Submittable, streamlines the processes of accepting, reviewing, and managing submissions for publishers, grant-makers, and creative organizations. The platform features customizable workflows, team collaboration tools, and robust analytics to facilitate efficient decision-making and enhance the management of grants, awards, and other intake processes. Additionally, Submittable supports integration with various systems, enabling users to optimize their workflows and gain valuable insights into their submissions and impact. The company also offers Talentd for job application management and Submishmash 2.0, a marketplace for creative content opportunities.

Pipedream

Series A in 2022
Pipedream is an online integration platform founded in 2018 in San Francisco by Jason Endo, Dan Hsiung, TJ Koblentz, and Tod Sacerdoti. The platform allows users to build workflows by selecting triggers such as HTTP requests, schedules, and app events, and adding customizable steps. Pipedream simplifies the development process by providing code samples for various integrated applications, which can be tailored using API documentation. This enables developers to create workflows efficiently, as the platform generates production-ready code quickly while managing state, authentication, observability, and error handling. By eliminating the need for users to manage servers or cloud resources, Pipedream streamlines the integration of APIs and enhances workflow execution.

Wisq

Series A in 2022
Wisq is a company founded in 2021 and based in Redwood City, California, that focuses on enhancing workplace happiness and success. It operates a computer platform designed to foster a sense of belonging and social well-being among employees, regardless of whether they work remotely or in physical locations. By addressing feelings of isolation, Wisq aims to improve organizational performance, culture, and employee retention. The platform facilitates connections, sharing, and relationship-building among colleagues, ultimately contributing to a more engaged and satisfied workforce.

Flipside Crypto

Series A in 2022
Flipside Crypto, Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in providing analytics and business intelligence for blockchain organizations. The company offers a range of services, including cryptocurrency management, digital walleting, custody services, and portfolio dashboards aimed at investors. Flipside Crypto is known for its suite of analytics tools that deliver insights into user behaviors, developer activities, and financial metrics, including the Fundamental Crypto Asset Score (FCAS), which measures the health of cryptocurrency projects. The company collaborates with various partners to distribute its analytics, enhancing the visibility and understanding of cryptocurrency markets. Flipside Crypto is supported by notable investors, including Coinbase Ventures and True Ventures.

Diligent Robotics

Series B in 2022
Diligent Robotics Inc. is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of hospital service robots. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company has created Moxi, a robotic assistant designed to support clinical and nursing staff with logistical tasks in hospital settings. Moxi is equipped with advanced mobile manipulation, social intelligence, and human-guided learning capabilities, allowing it to collaborate effectively with human teams. By automating routine logistical duties, Moxi enables healthcare providers to focus more on direct patient care, thereby enhancing patient satisfaction, service quality, and safety in healthcare environments. The company also develops artificial intelligence-based software suites that allow its robots to adapt to and thrive in dynamic, semi-structured environments.

Fairing

Seed Round in 2022
Fairing is a technology company that operates a zero-party data platform designed to help brands and retailers implement and expand same-day delivery services. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in New York, Fairing leverages survey data to create a proprietary source of consumer insights that enhances marketing technology ecosystems. By allowing brands to gather real-time feedback from customers, the platform facilitates personalization, conversion optimization, and improved customer experiences. Fairing's solutions aim to demonstrate the value of consumer feedback, making it easier for companies to understand their customers and respond to their needs effectively.

Feelmore Labs

Debt Financing in 2022
Feelmore Labs is a health and wellness technology company based in New York City, focused on developing innovative non-invasive wearable devices aimed at enhancing well-being. The company's products are designed to train and tune the nervous system by modulating the insula, a deep brain region that controls emotional responses. This approach helps users achieve a sense of calm, reduces stress and anxiety, and ultimately improves sleep patterns. By pioneering a new category of medical and consumer devices, Feelmore Labs seeks to transform how individuals experience and manage their health and wellness.

Academia.edu

Series D in 2022
Academia.edu is the largest and fastest-growing platform in the world for sharing academic research. Its mission is to accelerate and democratize academic research. Over 150 million academics have signed up to Academia.edu, adding 25 million papers. Over 100,000 people join Academia.edu each day. Academia.edu attracts over 52 million unique visitors a month. 40% of the world's faculty log in to Academia.edu every month. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

BrainLuxury

Seed Round in 2022
BrainLuxury, founded in 2020 and based in Brooklyn, New York, specializes in the manufacturing and commercialization of nutritional brain supplements aimed at enhancing brain function. The company's product line features a blend of ingredients such as tryptophan, glycine, essential fatty acids, and vitamins, which are formulated to stimulate the body's natural production of melatonin and serotonin. This approach helps consumers restore their natural sleep patterns and improve overall sleep quality. With a focus on optimizing brain health, BrainLuxury addresses the growing demand for effective nutritional solutions tailored to cognitive well-being.

Seurat Technologies

Series B in 2022
Seurat Technologies, Inc., incorporated in 2015 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, specializes in advanced 3D printing services aimed at revolutionizing industrial manufacturing. The company focuses on high-volume, decarbonized production of metal parts, utilizing its innovative Area Printing technology, which allows for the decoupling of resolution and speed. This scalable process positions Seurat to compete effectively with traditional manufacturing methods. The company's technology, originally developed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, is supported by a robust portfolio of over 130 granted and pending patents. Seurat provides metal parts for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) through long-term contracts, employing techniques such as direct metal writing and selective laser melting to ensure cost-effective production at scale.

Verica

Series A in 2022
Verica, Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Fairfax, Virginia, operates within the technology sector with a focus on continuous verification for complex systems. The company employs chaos engineering principles to proactively uncover system vulnerabilities and security flaws, thereby enhancing system resilience. By integrating with popular streaming and automation software platforms, Verica provides developers and organizations with proactive insights that facilitate detection, remediation, and disaster recovery. This approach aims to reduce the risk of costly incidents and instills confidence in the reliability and security of their systems.

Tribute Labs

Seed Round in 2022
Tribute Labs is a technology company founded in 2017 and based in Brooklyn, New York. It specializes in software development tailored to support decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs). The company focuses on creating innovative solutions that enhance the functionality and governance of these organizations, contributing to the evolving landscape of decentralized finance and cryptocurrency.

Stocktwits

Series B in 2021
StockTwits, Inc. operates a financial communications platform designed for the investing community, facilitating the sharing of ideas, news, and information related to financial markets. Founded in 2008 by Howard Lindzon and based in New York, the platform organizes discussions around stock tickers, allowing users to engage in real-time conversations and access curated streams of insights, charts, and data. With more than 300,000 participants, including individual investors and market professionals, StockTwits has evolved into a vital resource for research and investment management, attracting an audience of over 40 million across the financial web and social media. By enabling connections among users and tracking portfolios, StockTwits enhances the collective understanding of market trends and developments.

medZERO

Seed Round in 2021
medZERO Inc., based in Kansas City, Missouri, is dedicated to enhancing the affordability, accessibility, and equity of healthcare. The company offers an employer-sponsored platform that provides employees with immediate access to funds for out-of-pocket healthcare costs, with repayment facilitated through automatic payroll deductions. This structure allows employees to manage their healthcare expenses effectively, as payments incur no interest or fees. Additionally, for those with Health Savings Accounts, payments are made pre-tax, resulting in potential savings on qualified medical expenses. By creating a financial wellness program that benefits employees, employers, and healthcare providers alike, medZERO aims to transform how individuals handle healthcare costs, making it easier for them to receive necessary medical services.

Braintrust

Initial Coin Offering in 2021
Braintrust is a blockchain-powered freelancer marketplace that connects organizations with technical and design talent. Founded in 2018 in San Jose, California, by Adam Jackson, Gabriel Luna-Ostaseski, and Brian Flynn, the company offers a user-controlled talent network that eliminates intermediaries, allowing enterprises to access highly skilled professionals while achieving significant cost savings. By charging a flat project fee, Braintrust enables talent to retain 100 percent of their earnings. The platform emphasizes transparency and trust, utilizing a tokenized network to ensure that employers can find the right talent based on verified reputation, work history, and cultural fit. Braintrust aims to disrupt traditional hiring practices by realigning incentives and redistributing value between talent and organizations.

Kettle

Series A in 2021
Kettle Inc. is an innovative company focused on providing an online risk analysis platform specifically for the insurance industry. Founded in 2020 and based in Kensington, California, Kettle utilizes advanced machine learning techniques, including deep learning algorithms and Swarm Neural Networks, to analyze over seven billion lines of data from satellite, weather, and ground truth sources. This technology enables the company to assess and mitigate risks associated with climate change, ultimately allowing insurers to underwrite catastrophic risks more effectively. Kettle's platform is designed to balance risk by offering reinsurance solutions to insurance providers, helping them manage their portfolios in an increasingly unpredictable climate.

Futureswap

Funding Round in 2021
Futureswap is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing a decentralized futures exchange platform utilizing blockchain technology. The platform operates on a non-custodial basis, enabling users to engage in the trading of crypto futures contracts. Futureswap employs an automated market-making (AMM) algorithm to facilitate these transactions, enhancing liquidity and efficiency in the trading process. With a focus on decentralized finance, Futureswap aims to provide a secure and user-friendly environment for trading perpetual futures in the cryptocurrency market.

Solo.io

Series C in 2021
Solo.io, Inc. is a software company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in open source and enterprise solutions for cloud-native technologies. The company offers a range of products designed to connect, secure, and manage application services, including the Gloo platform, which serves as a cloud-native API gateway and ingress controller. Additionally, Solo.io provides Mesh Hub for unified service mesh management, Squash for debugging microservices, and Unik for building unikernels. Its offerings support the migration of traditional applications to modern architectures, accommodating both established enterprises and emerging cloud-native businesses. Solo.io's solutions leverage various open source technologies, including Istio, Envoy, and WebAssembly, positioning the company as a leader in the application networking space.

Fauna Bio

Seed Round in 2021
Fauna Bio Incorporated is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, that focuses on developing a cross-mammal drug discovery platform aimed at treating human diseases. Established in 2018 by a team of scientists with expertise in non-model organisms, the company investigates the biological mechanisms found in hibernating and deep-diving animals to uncover potential therapeutic applications for conditions such as heart disease and neurodegenerative disorders. By leveraging data from a diverse range of species, Fauna Bio aims to identify novel drug targets and facilitate pre-clinical and early clinical testing for new therapeutics, ultimately helping humans recover from serious medical emergencies like trauma, heart attacks, and strokes.

StrongDM

Series B in 2021
StrongDM, Inc. is a technology company based in Burlingame, California, founded in 2015. The company offers a platform designed to manage and audit access to various databases and servers for employees, vendors, and cloud-based tools. Its services enable organizations to efficiently create and remove users, manage permissions, and ensure proper data handling. StrongDM's platform simplifies the process of controlling access across multiple systems, enhancing security and compliance. In 2016, the company gained recognition as the Audience Favorite at the Strata+Hadoop World conference, highlighting its impact in the data management sector.

Neosec

Series A in 2021
Neosec is a Palo Alto-based company founded in 2021 that specializes in API security software. It offers a platform designed to enhance the safety of applications and data by utilizing artificial intelligence to automate the observability of user and application behavior. Neosec's technology performs comprehensive discovery of all APIs within an enterprise, including various types such as shadow, legacy, and rogue APIs, without the need for complex sensor deployment. This approach allows security teams to efficiently identify and address potential misuse and abuse of APIs that handle critical enterprise data. By focusing on broad coverage and ease of deployment, Neosec aims to empower security engineers and developers in their efforts to safeguard their organizations' digital assets.

Filtricine

Seed Round in 2021
Filtricine, Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Santa Clara, California, is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies for cancer treatment. The company's approach involves targeted nutrient deprivation, which identifies and exploits metabolic vulnerabilities specific to cancer cells. By depleting nutrients critical to cancer growth without using traditional drugs, Filtricine aims to provide effective treatments that minimize harm to healthy cells.

Modern Animal

Series A in 2021
Modern Animal, Inc. is a veterinary clinic based in Los Angeles, California, that leverages technology to enhance pet care. Founded in 2018, the company offers a comprehensive range of services for feline and canine owners, including wellness exams, surgeries, dentistry, ultrasound, radiology, lab testing, and emergency care. Its innovative platform enables clients to access 24/7 virtual care, make in-app prescription requests, and benefit from a membership model that includes unlimited exams and personalized support. Additionally, Modern Animal provides home clinic services and walk-in options, emphasizing convenience and flexibility for pet owners. By integrating state-of-the-art technology with a focus on building relationships between pet owners and veterinary professionals, the company aims to redefine the veterinary experience.

Modern Animal

Series B in 2021
Modern Animal, Inc. is a veterinary clinic based in Los Angeles, California, that leverages technology to enhance pet care. Founded in 2018, the company offers a comprehensive range of services for feline and canine owners, including wellness exams, surgeries, dentistry, ultrasound, radiology, lab testing, and emergency care. Its innovative platform enables clients to access 24/7 virtual care, make in-app prescription requests, and benefit from a membership model that includes unlimited exams and personalized support. Additionally, Modern Animal provides home clinic services and walk-in options, emphasizing convenience and flexibility for pet owners. By integrating state-of-the-art technology with a focus on building relationships between pet owners and veterinary professionals, the company aims to redefine the veterinary experience.

Voiceflow

Series A in 2021
Voiceflow Inc. is a Toronto-based company that provides an online platform for creating and monetizing voice applications. Founded in 2018, Voiceflow enables content creators to design, prototype, and launch voice applications for smart speakers like Alexa and Google Assistant without the need for coding. The platform features a visual programming language combined with a drag-and-drop interface, allowing users to easily build conversational interfaces and voice shopping applications. Voiceflow's tools are utilized by thousands of customers and developers, facilitating the development of enterprise-scale AI agents for customer support and other applications. Formerly known as Storyflow, Inc., the company rebranded to Voiceflow in November 2018.

Rise Gardens

Series A in 2021
Rise Gardens LLC is a company that specializes in the development and marketing of home hydroponic gardening systems. Founded in 2017 and based in Skokie, Illinois, the company offers a modular gardening system that allows consumers to cultivate a diverse range of plants, including herbs, greens, vegetables, and flowers, indoors throughout the year. Rise Gardens also provides a dedicated application that tracks the growth of plants and offers guidance on fertilization, enhancing the overall gardening experience. By simplifying the process of growing food at home, Rise Gardens aims to foster a deeper connection between individuals and the food they consume.

Deduce

Series A in 2021
Deduce, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, established in 2019. It specializes in protecting businesses and their customers from unauthorized account access, identity fraud, and data leakage. The company offers a range of services that include developing an identity access platform capable of detecting sophisticated, AI-generated identities that can deceive traditional fraud detection systems. Deduce employs advanced risk algorithms and behavioral analytics to provide real-time fraud elimination and enhances user experiences by reducing friction in account security processes. By leveraging a comprehensive network of consumer identity data, Deduce enables organizations to utilize collective identity-based threat intelligence, improving their visibility into potential user threats and risks.

Seurat Technologies

Series B in 2021
Seurat Technologies, Inc., incorporated in 2015 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, specializes in advanced 3D printing services aimed at revolutionizing industrial manufacturing. The company focuses on high-volume, decarbonized production of metal parts, utilizing its innovative Area Printing technology, which allows for the decoupling of resolution and speed. This scalable process positions Seurat to compete effectively with traditional manufacturing methods. The company's technology, originally developed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, is supported by a robust portfolio of over 130 granted and pending patents. Seurat provides metal parts for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) through long-term contracts, employing techniques such as direct metal writing and selective laser melting to ensure cost-effective production at scale.

Scythe

Series A in 2021
Scythe Robotics, Inc. is a company based in Longmont, Colorado, that specializes in the development of autonomous robots. Established in 2017, Scythe focuses on creating highly intelligent machines designed to operate in unstructured outdoor environments. Their robots are emission-free and utilize electric motors, which allows them to effectively handle tasks such as mowing without damaging sensitive turf. This technology enables clients to work efficiently while minimizing their environmental impact.

Zolt

Seed Round in 2021
Framework makes it easy for a creator to start a goals-based community. Creators earn money through by offering individual or membership-based programs through their community. The company was founded in 2019 by Rush Sadiwala and Jack Stevens and is headquartered in New York, United States.

Iterative.ai

Series A in 2021
Iterative.ai brings engineering practices to data science and machine learning. It maintains a code repository with data files, machine learning model files, and model metrics. It keeps track of machine learning experiments to share knowledge about ideas. Iterative.ai was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Gridware

Seed Round in 2021
Gridware is focused on enhancing and safeguarding the electrical grid, a critical infrastructure that, when compromised, can lead to severe consequences such as wildfires, property damage, and loss of life. The company has developed an advanced monitoring system that employs high-precision sensor arrays, including microphones and other sensing technologies, to continuously analyze the electrical and mechanical behavior of grid assets. This system incorporates an artificial intelligence processing unit that detects anomalies in the environment around power poles, enabling utilities to proactively address potential faults. By facilitating timely repairs and rapid responses to climatic anomalies, Gridware's technology improves safety, reliability, and reduces outage durations for utility companies. Headquartered in the Bay Area of Northern California, Gridware is privately held and supported by notable climate-tech and Silicon Valley investors, positioning itself to meet the growing demand for power while contributing to the future resilience of the electrical grid.

Chia Network

Series D in 2021
Chia Network Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops a blockchain platform focused on creating a more sustainable and decentralized cryptocurrency. Incorporated in 2017, Chia Network utilizes a unique approach based on proofs of space and time, harnessing low-cost, unused storage space on hard drives to optimize cryptocurrency transactions. The company offers Chialisp, a smart transaction programming language that enhances the security and ease of use of its cryptocurrency. By employing proofs of work for blockchain verification, Chia Network aims to provide a more efficient and secure alternative for both individual miners and traditional financial institutions purchasing and deploying cryptocurrency.

Upsie Technology

Series A in 2021
Upsie Technology Inc is a mobile application developer based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, founded in 2015. The company specializes in providing consumers with an accessible platform to purchase extended warranties for a variety of consumer durables and electronic goods, including TVs, laptops, and home appliances. Upsie's application allows users to obtain warranty coverage at competitive prices without the pressure of sales pitches or hidden markups. The platform enables users to compare warranty options, store digital receipts, and track warranty expirations, making it easier to manage and protect their purchases. By offering a straightforward and user-friendly experience, Upsie Technology seeks to simplify the warranty buying process and enhance consumer protection for everyday products.

LoanSnap

Series B in 2021
LoanSnap, Inc. is a mortgage company that specializes in providing an artificial intelligence-based smart loan platform designed to analyze individual financial situations and deliver tailored loan options. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional location in Costa Mesa, the company offers various products, including home equity lines of credit (HELOC), refinancing options to lower monthly mortgage payments, and VA loans for veterans that facilitate home purchases without down payments or private mortgage insurance. LoanSnap aims to help customers gain a clearer understanding of their finances and identify potential savings. The company operates in several states, including California, Florida, Illinois, Colorado, and Tennessee. LoanSnap, Inc. was previously known as DLJ Financial, Inc. before rebranding in April 2018 and functions as a subsidiary of LoanSnap Holdings, Inc.

Recount Media

Series B in 2021
Recount Media, Inc. is a media company based in New York that focuses on delivering political news through high-quality journalism and short-form video content. Founded in 2018, Recount Media publishes The Daily Recount, a flagship show that summarizes significant political events and distills television news into concise, engaging narratives. The company's approach emphasizes clarity and accessibility, aiming to inform viewers in under five minutes without compromising on substance. In addition to The Daily Recount, Recount Media also features curated content such as interviews and Recap 2020, which creatively remixes political news stories. By leveraging mobile apps and web platforms, Recount Media seeks to transform the way audiences consume news, prioritizing straightforward, honest reporting.

Wisq

Seed Round in 2021
Wisq is a company founded in 2021 and based in Redwood City, California, that focuses on enhancing workplace happiness and success. It operates a computer platform designed to foster a sense of belonging and social well-being among employees, regardless of whether they work remotely or in physical locations. By addressing feelings of isolation, Wisq aims to improve organizational performance, culture, and employee retention. The platform facilitates connections, sharing, and relationship-building among colleagues, ultimately contributing to a more engaged and satisfied workforce.

Mystery Tackle Box

Series B in 2021
Mystery Tackle Box, a subsidiary of Catch Co., provides a monthly subscription service that delivers fishing products directly to anglers. Founded in 2012 and based in Chicago, Illinois, it connects users with an array of fishing supplies, including lures, jigs, spinner baits, terminal tackle, and accessories, tailored to various fishing specialties such as bass, panfish, and inshore saltwater. The subscription plans feature a variety of items packed into a "mystery box," allowing users to discover new products while also receiving additional resources like fishing magazines, stickers, and access to contests. In addition to the subscription service, Mystery Tackle Box also offers gift subscriptions, apparel, and specialty boxes available for purchase online.

GoalBased Investors

Seed Round in 2021
GoalBased Investors is a New York-based company founded in 2019 by Chip Castille, specializing in providing a social platform for goal-based financial planning and advice. The platform is designed to assist individuals in setting and achieving their financial goals, regardless of their level of financial literacy. By facilitating connections between users and financial advisors, the company enables clients to create, share, and refine financial plans collaboratively. Its streamlined approach enhances the user experience, incorporating elements that make financial planning more engaging and accessible. Through this innovative platform, GoalBased Investors aims to empower individuals to navigate their financial futures with confidence and clarity.

Pendulum Therapeutics

Series C in 2021
Pendulum Therapeutics Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in developing microbiome-targeted therapies for managing chronic illnesses, with a focus on type 2 diabetes. The company's flagship product, Pendulum Glucose Control, is a medical probiotic clinically proven to lower blood sugar spikes and reduce A1C levels. Pendulum Therapeutics uses evidence-based microbiome science and DNA sequencing, backed by a portfolio of patents and pending applications, to create targeted probiotics and prebiotics. The company sells its products online and has raised over $111 million in funding from prominent investors.

Hi Marley

Series B in 2021
Hi Marley, Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, offers a conversational platform tailored for the insurance industry. Their flagship product, Marley, facilitates connections between insurance companies and customers through intelligent messaging and human interaction. The platform enables insurers to engage with clients via messaging, update them on policies, and address routine inquiries efficiently. Hi Marley serves auto, home, and business insurance companies, aiming to enhance customer satisfaction and operational productivity by streamlining communication around claims, underwriting, and policyholder services.

Health Gorilla

Series B in 2021
Health Gorilla, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, that specializes in interoperability solutions designed to facilitate the sharing and aggregation of patient data across the healthcare ecosystem. Established in 2011 and formerly known as Informedika, the company provides a platform that connects healthcare organizations, enabling them to aggregate and normalize clinical data, place clinical orders, and receive real-time notifications. Health Gorilla promotes national clinical interoperability while ensuring consumer privacy, adhering to regulations such as the Cures Act and the Trusted Exchange Framework Common Agreement. By serving health organizations, developers, providers, and patients, the company empowers individuals with access to their aggregated personal health information, allowing for a comprehensive view of each patient's clinical history.

Madison Reed

Venture Round in 2021
Madison Reed, Inc. is a beauty company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in manufacturing hair care products, including permanent hair colors, root touch-up products, and color reviving glosses. The company employs a proprietary ammonia-free formula and uses technology to provide salon-quality hair color at home for an affordable price. Madison Reed also offers a range of hair care accessories and tools, such as color bowls, brushes, and professional color kits. In addition to its extensive online product offerings, the company operates hair color salons in California and provides franchising opportunities. Founded in 2013, Madison Reed is committed to creating hair coloring formulations that are free from harsh ingredients like ammonia and parabens, incorporating beneficial nutrients such as keratin and argan oil to cater to individual customer needs.

Reflexer

Venture Round in 2021
Reflexer Labs, founded in 2020 and based in the USA, is focused on developing a low-volatility collateral solution for the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. The company aims to address the inherent volatility in digital assets by creating a volatility-dampened synthetic instrument that leverages control theory within smart contracts. This innovative approach automatically adjusts the supply of collateral in response to market conditions, providing a stable foundation for DeFi applications. By mitigating investment risk and minimizing potential loss, Reflexer Labs seeks to enhance the reliability and attractiveness of decentralized finance for businesses and investors.

Bear Flag Robotics

Seed Round in 2021
Bear Flag Robotics, Inc. is an agricultural technology company that specializes in developing autonomous technology for farm tractors. Founded in 2017 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company designs software that enables users to plan routes, schedule jobs, and monitor equipment in real-time. Its self-driving technology incorporates perception sensors and robotic actuators, allowing tractors to navigate fields autonomously. The system also provides features such as remote emergency stops and obstacle avoidance. By gathering data on field patterns, Bear Flag Robotics offers predictive analytics that assist farmers in optimizing their operations, thereby increasing productivity, reducing costs, and enhancing safety in agricultural practices.

Aisera

Series C in 2020
Aisera, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in artificial intelligence solutions aimed at automating tasks and workflows for enterprises and consumers. Established in 2017, Aisera offers a range of products including AI Service Desk and AI Customer Service, which cater to various functions such as IT, human resources, sales, and operations. The company’s AI Experience platform combines generative AI capabilities with domain-specific large language models to create customizable solutions that enhance user interactions and improve productivity. Aisera's technology facilitates auto-resolution of service issues and streamlines business processes, resulting in significant cost savings and increased efficiency for organizations across multiple sectors, including healthcare, finance, and retail. Recognized for its innovation, Aisera continues to lead in service automation through its advanced AI-driven offerings.

Mode

Series A in 2020
Mode, Inc. is a technology company that develops a cloud platform designed to facilitate the creation and operation of Internet of Things (IoT) products. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in Tokyo, Japan, Mode provides end-to-end semi-custom IoT and artificial intelligence solutions. Its platform enables devices to communicate with mobile clients, allowing organizations to track and manage their devices and users effectively. Mode's innovative BizStack IoT and BizStack AI solutions utilize a continuous improvement technology stack that collects real-time data from various sources, including sensors and legacy systems. The platform sanitizes and structures this data, delivering it through customizable dashboards that offer powerful insights. By streamlining data integration and providing operational improvements, Mode's solutions can be implemented significantly faster and more cost-effectively than traditional development methods, supporting organizations in transforming innovative ideas into practical, sustainable applications.

Hodinkee

Series B in 2020
Hodinkee is a New York-based company established in 2008, operating an online magazine dedicated to reviewing, critiquing, and reporting on watches. It also runs pop-up shops and an e-boutique for selling vintage watches, straps, menswear accessories like watch pockets and travel rolls, and luxury goods such as wristwatches, knit ties, pocket squares, and travel pouches. Hodinkee's platform offers a trusted retail outlet, HODINKEE Shop, alongside industry news, creative storytelling, a podcast, and a bi-annual publication, aiming to provide an approachable, authentic, and honest experience for luxury product enthusiasts.

Scythe

Venture Round in 2020
Scythe Robotics, Inc. is a company based in Longmont, Colorado, that specializes in the development of autonomous robots. Established in 2017, Scythe focuses on creating highly intelligent machines designed to operate in unstructured outdoor environments. Their robots are emission-free and utilize electric motors, which allows them to effectively handle tasks such as mowing without damaging sensitive turf. This technology enables clients to work efficiently while minimizing their environmental impact.

Kettle

Seed Round in 2020
Kettle Inc. is an innovative company focused on providing an online risk analysis platform specifically for the insurance industry. Founded in 2020 and based in Kensington, California, Kettle utilizes advanced machine learning techniques, including deep learning algorithms and Swarm Neural Networks, to analyze over seven billion lines of data from satellite, weather, and ground truth sources. This technology enables the company to assess and mitigate risks associated with climate change, ultimately allowing insurers to underwrite catastrophic risks more effectively. Kettle's platform is designed to balance risk by offering reinsurance solutions to insurance providers, helping them manage their portfolios in an increasingly unpredictable climate.

Solo.io

Series B in 2020
Solo.io, Inc. is a software company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in open source and enterprise solutions for cloud-native technologies. The company offers a range of products designed to connect, secure, and manage application services, including the Gloo platform, which serves as a cloud-native API gateway and ingress controller. Additionally, Solo.io provides Mesh Hub for unified service mesh management, Squash for debugging microservices, and Unik for building unikernels. Its offerings support the migration of traditional applications to modern architectures, accommodating both established enterprises and emerging cloud-native businesses. Solo.io's solutions leverage various open source technologies, including Istio, Envoy, and WebAssembly, positioning the company as a leader in the application networking space.

Symbiome

Venture Round in 2020
Symbiome, Inc. is a skincare company based in San Francisco, California, that develops and sells products formulated with microbiomic and plant-based ingredients. Founded in 2017, the company aims to provide effective skincare solutions using scientifically and intentionally formulated ancestral ingredients, eschewing modern chemical additives. By focusing on natural formulations, Symbiome seeks to enhance skin clarity, vibrance, and resilience, offering customers organic alternatives for their skincare needs. The company, which was formerly known as Persona Biome, Inc., rebranded in December 2019 to reflect its commitment to holistic and nature-inspired skincare.

Roam Research

Seed Round in 2020
Roam Research, Inc. is a company that develops a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform designed for real-time collaboration, specializing in notetaking and graph databases. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Oakland, California, Roam Research provides a unique tool that enables users to intersect and combine notes from various domains, facilitating enhanced organization of thoughts and ideas. The platform emphasizes the belief that writing serves as a powerful tool for thinking, aiming to improve users' ability to articulate and solve complex problems through effective note-taking and collaboration.

Deduce

Seed Round in 2020
Deduce, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, established in 2019. It specializes in protecting businesses and their customers from unauthorized account access, identity fraud, and data leakage. The company offers a range of services that include developing an identity access platform capable of detecting sophisticated, AI-generated identities that can deceive traditional fraud detection systems. Deduce employs advanced risk algorithms and behavioral analytics to provide real-time fraud elimination and enhances user experiences by reducing friction in account security processes. By leveraging a comprehensive network of consumer identity data, Deduce enables organizations to utilize collective identity-based threat intelligence, improving their visibility into potential user threats and risks.

Braintrust

Seed Round in 2020
Braintrust is a blockchain-powered freelancer marketplace that connects organizations with technical and design talent. Founded in 2018 in San Jose, California, by Adam Jackson, Gabriel Luna-Ostaseski, and Brian Flynn, the company offers a user-controlled talent network that eliminates intermediaries, allowing enterprises to access highly skilled professionals while achieving significant cost savings. By charging a flat project fee, Braintrust enables talent to retain 100 percent of their earnings. The platform emphasizes transparency and trust, utilizing a tokenized network to ensure that employers can find the right talent based on verified reputation, work history, and cultural fit. Braintrust aims to disrupt traditional hiring practices by realigning incentives and redistributing value between talent and organizations.

Synadia

Venture Round in 2020
Synadia Communications Inc. is a technology company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing a global utility platform that connects digital systems, services, and devices. The company is known for its open-source messaging system, NATS.io, which supports cloud-native applications, microservices architectures, and Internet of Things (IoT) messaging. Synadia leads the development of NATS.io as a Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) project and offers a secure, globally available communications platform known as NGS, built on this technology. In addition to its core offerings, Synadia provides commercial support, consulting, non-recurring engineering (NRE) services, and training, enabling organizations to leverage its innovative solutions for modern distributed systems.

Prime Roots

Series A in 2020
Prime Roots is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in producing plant-based food products as alternatives to meat and seafood. The company utilizes natural koji proteins derived from fungi to create vegetarian-based super protein foods, such as salmon burgers, which mimic the taste, texture, and nutritional value of animal-derived products. By offering these alternatives, Prime Roots aims to reduce carbon-intensive reliance on animals and provide both meat-eaters and vegans with access to protein-rich food options. The company also organizes food events for its members and serves the broader food sector.

Rise Gardens

Seed Round in 2020
Rise Gardens LLC is a company that specializes in the development and marketing of home hydroponic gardening systems. Founded in 2017 and based in Skokie, Illinois, the company offers a modular gardening system that allows consumers to cultivate a diverse range of plants, including herbs, greens, vegetables, and flowers, indoors throughout the year. Rise Gardens also provides a dedicated application that tracks the growth of plants and offers guidance on fertilization, enhancing the overall gardening experience. By simplifying the process of growing food at home, Rise Gardens aims to foster a deeper connection between individuals and the food they consume.

Directly

Series B in 2020
Directly Software, Inc. is a company that develops and operates a platform designed to enhance and automate customer experience (CX) operations for businesses in the United States. The platform facilitates self-service, ticket resolution, and offers integrations through APIs with various customer relationship management (CRM) applications, such as Microsoft Dynamics and Salesforce Service Cloud. By leveraging artificial intelligence and expert networks, Directly's solution enables companies to handle customer inquiries effectively, balancing automation with human support. This approach has been adopted by prominent organizations, including Airbnb and Microsoft, to improve customer satisfaction and reduce operational costs. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Directly Software, Inc. also maintains a location in Palo Alto, California. The company was previously known as Directly, Inc. before its name change in December 2016.

LoanSnap

Series B in 2020
LoanSnap, Inc. is a mortgage company that specializes in providing an artificial intelligence-based smart loan platform designed to analyze individual financial situations and deliver tailored loan options. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional location in Costa Mesa, the company offers various products, including home equity lines of credit (HELOC), refinancing options to lower monthly mortgage payments, and VA loans for veterans that facilitate home purchases without down payments or private mortgage insurance. LoanSnap aims to help customers gain a clearer understanding of their finances and identify potential savings. The company operates in several states, including California, Florida, Illinois, Colorado, and Tennessee. LoanSnap, Inc. was previously known as DLJ Financial, Inc. before rebranding in April 2018 and functions as a subsidiary of LoanSnap Holdings, Inc.

Hatch

Series B in 2020
Hatch, Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Menlo Park, California, specializes in designing and developing sleep products aimed at promoting healthy sleep habits for users of all ages. The company's product line includes Hatch Grow, which tracks a baby's weight gain, feeding amounts, and diaper changes, as well as Hatch Rest, Rest+, and Hatch Restore, devices that incorporate smart lighting and soothing sleep sounds. Hatch's innovative approach to sleep solutions has benefited over a million individuals, making it easier for families to achieve restful nights. Additionally, Hatch operates as a curated marketplace, connecting professional makers and independent designers with buyers, allowing for the customization and personalization of products to meet unique needs.

Voiceflow

Seed Round in 2020
Voiceflow Inc. is a Toronto-based company that provides an online platform for creating and monetizing voice applications. Founded in 2018, Voiceflow enables content creators to design, prototype, and launch voice applications for smart speakers like Alexa and Google Assistant without the need for coding. The platform features a visual programming language combined with a drag-and-drop interface, allowing users to easily build conversational interfaces and voice shopping applications. Voiceflow's tools are utilized by thousands of customers and developers, facilitating the development of enterprise-scale AI agents for customer support and other applications. Formerly known as Storyflow, Inc., the company rebranded to Voiceflow in November 2018.

Catalyst Software

Series B in 2020
Catalyst Software Corporation, headquartered in New York, develops an intuitive customer success platform designed to enhance customer experience and reduce churn for businesses. As a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider, it offers a comprehensive suite of features including analytics, workflow automation, product usage tracking, and a task manager that consolidates various communication tools into a single interface. The platform allows users to log customer interactions automatically, create 360º profiles, and manage campaigns and account segmentation effectively. Additionally, it integrates with other SaaS applications to provide a unified dashboard that facilitates data-driven decision-making around customer success. Catalyst aims to empower teams to identify expansion opportunities and drive recurring revenue growth by aligning strategic actions with customer objectives. Founded in 2016, the company is now part of Totango.

Diligent Robotics

Series A in 2020
Diligent Robotics Inc. is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of hospital service robots. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company has created Moxi, a robotic assistant designed to support clinical and nursing staff with logistical tasks in hospital settings. Moxi is equipped with advanced mobile manipulation, social intelligence, and human-guided learning capabilities, allowing it to collaborate effectively with human teams. By automating routine logistical duties, Moxi enables healthcare providers to focus more on direct patient care, thereby enhancing patient satisfaction, service quality, and safety in healthcare environments. The company also develops artificial intelligence-based software suites that allow its robots to adapt to and thrive in dynamic, semi-structured environments.

Hi Marley

Series A in 2020
Hi Marley, Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, offers a conversational platform tailored for the insurance industry. Their flagship product, Marley, facilitates connections between insurance companies and customers through intelligent messaging and human interaction. The platform enables insurers to engage with clients via messaging, update them on policies, and address routine inquiries efficiently. Hi Marley serves auto, home, and business insurance companies, aiming to enhance customer satisfaction and operational productivity by streamlining communication around claims, underwriting, and policyholder services.

HashiCorp

Series E in 2020
HashiCorp, Inc. is an open-source software company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2012 by Mitchell Hashimoto and Armon Dadgar. The company specializes in developing multi-cloud infrastructure automation software that addresses the challenges of cloud adoption. HashiCorp's primary products include Terraform, a cloud infrastructure as code tool for provisioning and managing resources; Vault, which secures and controls access to sensitive data; Nomad, a work orchestrator for deploying and managing applications across various environments; and Consul, a tool for service discovery and orchestration. Additionally, HashiCorp offers Vagrant for creating reproducible development environments and Packer for generating identical machine images for multiple platforms. The company aims to provide consistent workflows and a standardized approach to automate infrastructure processes, thereby enabling organizations to effectively run distributed applications in both public and private cloud environments.

Recount Media

Series A in 2020
Recount Media, Inc. is a media company based in New York that focuses on delivering political news through high-quality journalism and short-form video content. Founded in 2018, Recount Media publishes The Daily Recount, a flagship show that summarizes significant political events and distills television news into concise, engaging narratives. The company's approach emphasizes clarity and accessibility, aiming to inform viewers in under five minutes without compromising on substance. In addition to The Daily Recount, Recount Media also features curated content such as interviews and Recap 2020, which creatively remixes political news stories. By leveraging mobile apps and web platforms, Recount Media seeks to transform the way audiences consume news, prioritizing straightforward, honest reporting.

Aisera

Series B in 2020
Aisera, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in artificial intelligence solutions aimed at automating tasks and workflows for enterprises and consumers. Established in 2017, Aisera offers a range of products including AI Service Desk and AI Customer Service, which cater to various functions such as IT, human resources, sales, and operations. The company’s AI Experience platform combines generative AI capabilities with domain-specific large language models to create customizable solutions that enhance user interactions and improve productivity. Aisera's technology facilitates auto-resolution of service issues and streamlines business processes, resulting in significant cost savings and increased efficiency for organizations across multiple sectors, including healthcare, finance, and retail. Recognized for its innovation, Aisera continues to lead in service automation through its advanced AI-driven offerings.

Directly

Series B in 2020
Directly Software, Inc. is a company that develops and operates a platform designed to enhance and automate customer experience (CX) operations for businesses in the United States. The platform facilitates self-service, ticket resolution, and offers integrations through APIs with various customer relationship management (CRM) applications, such as Microsoft Dynamics and Salesforce Service Cloud. By leveraging artificial intelligence and expert networks, Directly's solution enables companies to handle customer inquiries effectively, balancing automation with human support. This approach has been adopted by prominent organizations, including Airbnb and Microsoft, to improve customer satisfaction and reduce operational costs. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Directly Software, Inc. also maintains a location in Palo Alto, California. The company was previously known as Directly, Inc. before its name change in December 2016.

Tray.io

Series C in 2019
Tray.io, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing a cloud-based API integration platform designed for enterprises. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in London, the company offers the Tray Platform, which empowers citizen automators within organizations to streamline complex processes and integrate their entire cloud stack. This platform connects to any software with an API, including both REST and SOAP-based APIs, and can process CSV files for applications with limited API support. Tray.io features a visual workflow builder that allows users to create automations without the need for coding, making it accessible for a broader range of users. In addition to its software offerings, the company provides guidance, training, support, and consulting services to help organizations maximize their automation efforts.

Recount Media

Seed Round in 2019
Recount Media, Inc. is a media company based in New York that focuses on delivering political news through high-quality journalism and short-form video content. Founded in 2018, Recount Media publishes The Daily Recount, a flagship show that summarizes significant political events and distills television news into concise, engaging narratives. The company's approach emphasizes clarity and accessibility, aiming to inform viewers in under five minutes without compromising on substance. In addition to The Daily Recount, Recount Media also features curated content such as interviews and Recap 2020, which creatively remixes political news stories. By leveraging mobile apps and web platforms, Recount Media seeks to transform the way audiences consume news, prioritizing straightforward, honest reporting.

Aurora Insight

Series A in 2019
Aurora Insight, Inc., located in Washington, D.C., specializes in providing comprehensive insights into wireless connectivity and radio spectrum. The company offers a dynamic map that serves as a reliable resource for understanding the availability of spectrum and existing wireless infrastructure. By analyzing radio frequency environments, Aurora Insight enables organizations to optimize their wireless deployments and make informed business decisions. Its focus on delivering accurate and detailed information positions it as a key player in the telecommunications industry, addressing the growing need for enhanced connectivity solutions.

The Yes

Series A in 2019
The Yes is an artificial intelligence-based shopping platform founded in 2018 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, with additional operations in New York City. The company aims to transform the e-commerce landscape by leveraging AI technology to enhance the online shopping experience. By focusing on innovative solutions, The Yes seeks to attract critical thinkers who can contribute to reimagining the rules of online retail. The platform is dedicated to creating a dynamic and engaging shopping environment for users.

Feelmore Labs

Series B in 2019
Feelmore Labs is a health and wellness technology company based in New York City, focused on developing innovative non-invasive wearable devices aimed at enhancing well-being. The company's products are designed to train and tune the nervous system by modulating the insula, a deep brain region that controls emotional responses. This approach helps users achieve a sense of calm, reduces stress and anxiety, and ultimately improves sleep patterns. By pioneering a new category of medical and consumer devices, Feelmore Labs seeks to transform how individuals experience and manage their health and wellness.
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