Next Coast Ventures

Next Coast Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Austin, Texas, established in 2015. The firm specializes in providing early-stage capital to high-growth technology startups, focusing on seed and later-stage investments. Next Coast Ventures targets innovative companies in sectors such as workplace solutions, healthcare and wellness, retail, and marketplace software, primarily in Texas and other non-coastal regions. The firm emphasizes a hands-on approach to company building, leveraging a robust industry network and the entrepreneurial experience of its team to support its portfolio companies. Through its investment strategy, Next Coast Ventures aims to capitalize on macro trends, partnering with bold entrepreneurs to foster growth in significant markets.

Thomas Ball

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Ben Beverly

Senior Associate

Kaitlyn DeBernardo

Partner, COO and Head of Platform

Jim Dunham

Venture Partner

Tatiana Gaspar

Director

Michael Maloney

Principal

Scott Miller

Venture Partner

Paul Rogers

Technical Venture Partner

Kent Savage

Partner

Mike Smerklo

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Michael Tian

Vice President

Anthony Walke

Partner

Past deals in Texas

CrowdHealth

Seed Round in 2022
CrowdHealth is an anti-health insurance company creating a low cost, easy to use, tech enabled alternative.

Colorcast

Seed Round in 2022
Developer of an audio-first platform designed to enhance live shared visual events with diversity of choice in audio commentary. The company's platform connects streaming commentators to audiences of sports fanatics and event consumers, enabling users to add a unique take on the latest sports game, controversial political episode, live awards show, or any engaging event. Imagine this: athletes, comedians, and average Joes, all sharing their hot-takes on live sports—totally unfiltered. Who doesn’t want to hear Snoop talk up Bron Bron while the Lakers crush the Celtics? And, what about you? Who's your team? What's your take? We're changing the live sports viewing experience forever. Listen to who you want, with who you want, for as long as you want.

FloorFound

Series A in 2022
FloorFound is a Resale-as-a-Service company that specializes in managing the returns and resale of large, bulky items for eCommerce retailers. The company offers a comprehensive solution for handling the oversized eCommerce resale process, beginning from the point of return and extending to the resale of products directly to consumers. By facilitating this process, FloorFound aims to help retailers capture unclaimed customer segments and generate additional revenue, thereby promoting participation in the circular economy. Co-founded by Chris Richter and Ryan Matthews, FloorFound is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and provides a platform designed to streamline return management and enhance the value retained by retailers.

Diligent Robotics

Series B in 2022
Diligent Robotics Inc. is a company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in developing and manufacturing hospital service robots. Incorporated in 2017, the company focuses on creating advanced robotic systems that assist clinical and nursing staff with logistical tasks, thereby allowing healthcare providers to dedicate more time to direct patient care. Their flagship product, Moxi, is designed to collaborate with human teams in dynamic environments, utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance its ability to adapt to various situations. By integrating these robotic assistants into healthcare settings, Diligent Robotics aims to improve patient satisfaction, quality of service, and overall safety in hospitals.

First Dollar

Series A in 2022
First Dollar, Inc. is a healthcare savings platform based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in health savings accounts (HSAs). Founded in 2019, the company aims to enhance the management of healthcare and retirement planning for its users, particularly targeting millennials and Gen Z. The platform offers a range of services, including administration for HSAs and flexible infrastructure for health spending benefits. By providing education on HSAs and facilitating higher funding and investment rates, First Dollar helps employees better utilize their accounts and save on out-of-pocket expenses. Additionally, the company offers a variety of health care products and services, which encompass health plans, prescriptions, primary care, urgent care, dental, vision, and wellness services.

Steadily

Series A in 2021
Steadily Insurance Agency, Inc. is an online platform that provides property insurance services specifically tailored for landlords. Founded in 2019 and based in Austin, Texas, the company offers coverage for various types of damages, including fire, water, liability, medical expenses, settlement costs, volcanic eruptions, and explosions. By leveraging technology, Steadily simplifies the insurance purchasing process by pre-filling essential data points, such as property size and construction year, allowing landlords to obtain quotes and secure insurance directly through a mobile interface, eliminating the need for traditional agents.

BrainCheck

Series B in 2021
BrainCheck, Inc. specializes in cognitive health solutions aimed at healthcare and athletic organizations in the United States. Founded in 2013 and based in Houston, Texas, the company offers BrainCheck, a mobile interactive screening tool available on iOS and Android devices. This tool enables users to monitor their cognitive health, particularly concerning issues like concussions and memory changes, by tracking performance over time and comparing results with general population data. The development of BrainCheck is grounded in two decades of research from the Eagleman Laboratory for Perception and Action at Baylor College of Medicine, led by Dr. David Eagleman. The platform encourages users to engage in meaningful discussions with their clinicians regarding their cognitive health, thereby facilitating informed decision-making. Through its innovative approach, BrainCheck aims to enhance understanding of brain function and empower individuals with actionable data.

UpEquity

Series B in 2021
UpEquity is a technology-driven mortgage platform based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2019 by Tim Herman and Louis Wilson. The company aims to enhance the home buying experience by streamlining the mortgage process, making it easier and faster for borrowers. UpEquity offers services such as mortgage and refinance, and its platform allows users to upload documents for pre-approval. By utilizing automated underwriting, free cash offers, and competitive mortgage rates, UpEquity seeks to address inefficiencies in the home buying process and empower customers to close offers quickly. The company gained initial support through Y Combinator's Summer 2019 accelerator program.

BOXT

Series A in 2021
Operator of a winery intended to provide go-to house wine. The company offers handcrafted wine on tap and sells it directly to customers through the platform, enabling customers to get the wine experience they want based on what they like and not on popular opinion.

Osano

Series A in 2021
Osano, Inc. is a Public Benefit Corporation based in Austin, Texas, that operates a data privacy platform designed to assist companies in achieving compliance with data privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA. Founded in 2018, Osano provides a range of services including consent management, data subject rights management, vendor risk monitoring, and alerts for policy changes and privacy law updates. The platform evaluates the privacy practices of over 10,000 vendors using a proprietary framework aligned with NIST and ISO privacy standards. Additionally, Osano offers a tracking API for personally identifiable information (PII) and access to a team of privacy experts, ensuring that businesses can effectively manage their data sharing and privacy obligations.

Eterneva

Series A in 2021
Eterneva, Inc. specializes in transforming cremated remains of humans and pets into memorial diamonds. Founded in 2016 and based in Austin, Texas, the company offers a range of customized diamonds that vary in weight, color, and cut, which can be set into jewelry. Eterneva's process includes several stages: from providing a welcome kit and purifying carbon to diamond growth, quality assessment, cutting, grading, and engraving. The company emphasizes a personalized experience for grieving families, aiming to create lasting memories that honor their loved ones. By simulating the natural conditions necessary for diamond formation, Eterneva ensures that each memorial diamond reflects the individuality of the person or pet it commemorates. The brand is recognized for its commitment to transparency and communication, supporting clients through their journey of remembrance.

Upgrade Boutique

Seed Round in 2021
Upgrade Boutique is a managed marketplace that provides beauty products and services. The company connects with consumers that seek custom wigs, extensions, and curated beauty products with a network of stylists and colorists. Upgrade Boutique was founded in 2019 by Britney Winters and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

CrowdHealth

Venture Round in 2021
CrowdHealth is an anti-health insurance company creating a low cost, easy to use, tech enabled alternative.

FloorFound

Seed Round in 2021
FloorFound is a Resale-as-a-Service company that specializes in managing the returns and resale of large, bulky items for eCommerce retailers. The company offers a comprehensive solution for handling the oversized eCommerce resale process, beginning from the point of return and extending to the resale of products directly to consumers. By facilitating this process, FloorFound aims to help retailers capture unclaimed customer segments and generate additional revenue, thereby promoting participation in the circular economy. Co-founded by Chris Richter and Ryan Matthews, FloorFound is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and provides a platform designed to streamline return management and enhance the value retained by retailers.

UpEquity

Series A in 2021
UpEquity is a technology-driven mortgage platform based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2019 by Tim Herman and Louis Wilson. The company aims to enhance the home buying experience by streamlining the mortgage process, making it easier and faster for borrowers. UpEquity offers services such as mortgage and refinance, and its platform allows users to upload documents for pre-approval. By utilizing automated underwriting, free cash offers, and competitive mortgage rates, UpEquity seeks to address inefficiencies in the home buying process and empower customers to close offers quickly. The company gained initial support through Y Combinator's Summer 2019 accelerator program.

Kronologic

Seed Round in 2020
Kronologic, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing customer lead management software. Based in Austin, Texas, it was founded in 2016 and offers an AI-powered active scheduling platform designed to facilitate efficient meeting setup between sales representatives and potential clients. This platform addresses significant challenges in the B2B lead generation process, where a substantial amount of resources is spent on generating leads but often suffers from long response times and inadequate follow-up. Kronologic's software ensures that companies achieve a 100% email follow-up rate and can schedule meetings within 60 seconds, effectively maximizing opportunities and minimizing missed connections with potential customers.

EverlyWell

Series D in 2020
EverlyWell develops do-it-yourself kits for a vast range of at-home regulatory-compliant diagnostic tests including food sensitivity, fertility, hormones, STDs, thyroid, and metabolism among the others, allowing users to perform tests at home and receive physician-reviewed results and insights on their mobile devices. EverlyWell also provides at-home covid testing.

Steadily

Seed Round in 2020
Steadily Insurance Agency, Inc. is an online platform that provides property insurance services specifically tailored for landlords. Founded in 2019 and based in Austin, Texas, the company offers coverage for various types of damages, including fire, water, liability, medical expenses, settlement costs, volcanic eruptions, and explosions. By leveraging technology, Steadily simplifies the insurance purchasing process by pre-filling essential data points, such as property size and construction year, allowing landlords to obtain quotes and secure insurance directly through a mobile interface, eliminating the need for traditional agents.

ICON

Series A in 2020
ICON is an advanced construction technologies company using 3D printing robotics, software and advanced materials to shift the paradigm of homebuilding for all of humanity.

Ceresa

Seed Round in 2020
Ceresa, Inc. is a leadership development company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2018 by Anna Robinson and Nicole Tanzillo. The company provides leadership acceleration and mentoring services through a virtual platform designed to meet the needs of diverse aspiring leaders. Ceresa's offerings include a structured curriculum, executive coaching, and high-impact external mentorship, all aimed at making leadership development accessible and affordable for professionals. The integrated approach combines these elements to foster effective leadership skills and support personal and professional growth.

Eterneva

Seed Round in 2020
Eterneva, Inc. specializes in transforming cremated remains of humans and pets into memorial diamonds. Founded in 2016 and based in Austin, Texas, the company offers a range of customized diamonds that vary in weight, color, and cut, which can be set into jewelry. Eterneva's process includes several stages: from providing a welcome kit and purifying carbon to diamond growth, quality assessment, cutting, grading, and engraving. The company emphasizes a personalized experience for grieving families, aiming to create lasting memories that honor their loved ones. By simulating the natural conditions necessary for diamond formation, Eterneva ensures that each memorial diamond reflects the individuality of the person or pet it commemorates. The brand is recognized for its commitment to transparency and communication, supporting clients through their journey of remembrance.

Kronologic

Seed Round in 2020
Kronologic, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing customer lead management software. Based in Austin, Texas, it was founded in 2016 and offers an AI-powered active scheduling platform designed to facilitate efficient meeting setup between sales representatives and potential clients. This platform addresses significant challenges in the B2B lead generation process, where a substantial amount of resources is spent on generating leads but often suffers from long response times and inadequate follow-up. Kronologic's software ensures that companies achieve a 100% email follow-up rate and can schedule meetings within 60 seconds, effectively maximizing opportunities and minimizing missed connections with potential customers.

First Dollar

Seed Round in 2020
First Dollar, Inc. is a healthcare savings platform based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in health savings accounts (HSAs). Founded in 2019, the company aims to enhance the management of healthcare and retirement planning for its users, particularly targeting millennials and Gen Z. The platform offers a range of services, including administration for HSAs and flexible infrastructure for health spending benefits. By providing education on HSAs and facilitating higher funding and investment rates, First Dollar helps employees better utilize their accounts and save on out-of-pocket expenses. Additionally, the company offers a variety of health care products and services, which encompass health plans, prescriptions, primary care, urgent care, dental, vision, and wellness services.

AlertMedia

Series C in 2020
AlertMedia is a provider of a cloud-based critical communications and monitoring platform designed to enhance employee safety for enterprise customers. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company offers a fully integrated solution that enables organizations to effectively monitor threats, streamline notifications, and improve operational efficiency. Its platform facilitates communication through various channels, including text, email, mobile app, voice, and social media, allowing organizations to respond to emergencies and coordinate effectively from any location and on any device. By focusing on improving safety and mitigating potential losses, AlertMedia positions itself as a vital resource for organizations seeking to safeguard their workforce and enhance overall operational resilience.

Diligent Robotics

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

Diligent Robotics

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

Acadeum

Series A in 2020
Acadeum, formerly known as College Consortium, is a developer of the Academic Sharing Platform, which facilitates online course sharing among higher education institutions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Acadeum provides a cloud-based platform that enables member colleges to share courses, credits, and tuition to enhance educational opportunities for their students. This system supports the creation of course-sharing consortia, allowing institutions to offer specific transfer, bridge, certification, or degree completion courses. Acadeum's platform is designed to help institutions expand their degree programs and increase enrollment through collaborative educational initiatives.

BOXT

Seed Round in 2020
Operator of a winery intended to provide go-to house wine. The company offers handcrafted wine on tap and sells it directly to customers through the platform, enabling customers to get the wine experience they want based on what they like and not on popular opinion.

Stoplight

Series A in 2020
Stoplight, Inc. is a company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in developing an application programming interface (API) toolkit designed for API modeling, documentation, and testing. Launched in August 2014, the platform enables organizations to effectively manage their pre-production API workflow, thereby enhancing the development of web APIs. Stoplight focuses on promoting design-first practices, which help minimize future costs, accelerate time to market, and improve the consistency and quality of microservices and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Originally incorporated as Evario, Inc., the company rebranded to Stoplight, Inc. in January 2016.

Osano

Series A in 2019
Osano, Inc. is a Public Benefit Corporation based in Austin, Texas, that operates a data privacy platform designed to assist companies in achieving compliance with data privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA. Founded in 2018, Osano provides a range of services including consent management, data subject rights management, vendor risk monitoring, and alerts for policy changes and privacy law updates. The platform evaluates the privacy practices of over 10,000 vendors using a proprietary framework aligned with NIST and ISO privacy standards. Additionally, Osano offers a tracking API for personally identifiable information (PII) and access to a team of privacy experts, ensuring that businesses can effectively manage their data sharing and privacy obligations.

LeanDNA

Series B in 2019
LeanDNA, Inc. specializes in enhancing manufacturing and supply chain operations through its cloud-based analytics platform. The LeanDNA platform focuses on optimizing inventory management, avoiding shortages, and improving on-time delivery by leveraging predictive analytics and prescriptive AI, which provide actionable recommendations. The company's offerings include Lean Project Execution, a tool for managing lean initiatives and tracking project results, as well as LeanDNA Connect, an ERP integration solution aimed at improving supply chain efficiency. By promoting real-time collaboration and standardization, LeanDNA helps organizations unlock working capital and achieve inventory reduction goals. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, LeanDNA is dedicated to supporting manufacturers in driving sustainable supply chain efficiency and continuous improvement.

Tenfold

Series C in 2019
Tenfold is a company that specializes in customer service technology aimed at enhancing customer interactions across voice and digital channels. Its software aggregates business data from sales, service, and marketing, providing a unified, real-time view of the customer. This integration with customer relationship management systems and phone systems allows businesses to respond promptly and make informed decisions, ultimately improving customer satisfaction and driving business growth. Through its intelligent integrated desktop agent, Tenfold facilitates effective customer conversations by leveraging both voice capabilities and CRM insights.

Diligent Robotics

Seed Round in 2019
Diligent Robotics Inc. is a company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in developing and manufacturing hospital service robots. Incorporated in 2017, the company focuses on creating advanced robotic systems that assist clinical and nursing staff with logistical tasks, thereby allowing healthcare providers to dedicate more time to direct patient care. Their flagship product, Moxi, is designed to collaborate with human teams in dynamic environments, utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance its ability to adapt to various situations. By integrating these robotic assistants into healthcare settings, Diligent Robotics aims to improve patient satisfaction, quality of service, and overall safety in hospitals.

TrustRadius

Series C in 2019
TrustRadius Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates the sharing of candid insights about enterprise technology through user-generated reviews and discussions. Founded in 2012 and based in Austin, Texas, TrustRadius allows professionals to share their experiences with various business technology products, including those in categories such as marketing, human resources, project management, and customer relationship management. The platform serves as a resource for decision-makers, helping them make informed choices regarding product selection, implementation, and usage. Additionally, it provides vendors with access to authentic customer feedback, enabling them to enhance their offerings and better connect with their target audience. TrustRadius also offers a feature called TrustQuotes for Salesforce, further integrating user insights into sales and marketing efforts.

Backtracks

Seed Round in 2019
Backtracks, Inc. is a podcast analytics and hosting platform established in 2016 and based in Austin, Texas. The company provides podcast publishers and advertisers with actionable data and insights that help them refine and target their content more effectively. Backtracks offers verified and standardized analytics compatible with any podcast, a customizable audio player, and continually updated rankings. This enables audio publishers and advertisers to better understand and expand their audience and revenue streams while maintaining user privacy. The team at Backtracks combines extensive technical expertise, having previously worked on significant projects, including Grammy-nominated albums and NASA software, to modernize the podcasting landscape.

Phlur

Series A in 2019
PHLUR is a provider of an inaugural line of unisex fragrances designed to make fragrances that smell as accurate as of its ingredients. The company's fragrances offer a unique balance of premium ingredients and environmentally responsible practices, enabling users to purchase better quality colognes and perfumes online or from its retail store at a reasonable price.

EverlyWell

Venture Round in 2019
EverlyWell develops do-it-yourself kits for a vast range of at-home regulatory-compliant diagnostic tests including food sensitivity, fertility, hormones, STDs, thyroid, and metabolism among the others, allowing users to perform tests at home and receive physician-reviewed results and insights on their mobile devices. EverlyWell also provides at-home covid testing.

Osano

Seed Round in 2019
Osano, Inc. is a Public Benefit Corporation based in Austin, Texas, that operates a data privacy platform designed to assist companies in achieving compliance with data privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA. Founded in 2018, Osano provides a range of services including consent management, data subject rights management, vendor risk monitoring, and alerts for policy changes and privacy law updates. The platform evaluates the privacy practices of over 10,000 vendors using a proprietary framework aligned with NIST and ISO privacy standards. Additionally, Osano offers a tracking API for personally identifiable information (PII) and access to a team of privacy experts, ensuring that businesses can effectively manage their data sharing and privacy obligations.

AlertMedia

Series C in 2019
AlertMedia is a provider of a cloud-based critical communications and monitoring platform designed to enhance employee safety for enterprise customers. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company offers a fully integrated solution that enables organizations to effectively monitor threats, streamline notifications, and improve operational efficiency. Its platform facilitates communication through various channels, including text, email, mobile app, voice, and social media, allowing organizations to respond to emergencies and coordinate effectively from any location and on any device. By focusing on improving safety and mitigating potential losses, AlertMedia positions itself as a vital resource for organizations seeking to safeguard their workforce and enhance overall operational resilience.

Tenfold

Series B in 2018
Tenfold is a company that specializes in customer service technology aimed at enhancing customer interactions across voice and digital channels. Its software aggregates business data from sales, service, and marketing, providing a unified, real-time view of the customer. This integration with customer relationship management systems and phone systems allows businesses to respond promptly and make informed decisions, ultimately improving customer satisfaction and driving business growth. Through its intelligent integrated desktop agent, Tenfold facilitates effective customer conversations by leveraging both voice capabilities and CRM insights.

Stoplight

Seed Round in 2018
Stoplight, Inc. is a company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in developing an application programming interface (API) toolkit designed for API modeling, documentation, and testing. Launched in August 2014, the platform enables organizations to effectively manage their pre-production API workflow, thereby enhancing the development of web APIs. Stoplight focuses on promoting design-first practices, which help minimize future costs, accelerate time to market, and improve the consistency and quality of microservices and Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Originally incorporated as Evario, Inc., the company rebranded to Stoplight, Inc. in January 2016.

Swivel

Seed Round in 2018
Swivel, Inc. operates a platform that offers on-demand workspace solutions for businesses of all sizes. Founded in 2016 and based in Austin, Texas, the company collaborates with commercial real estate firms to create a network of private workspaces tailored to the collaborative needs of teams. This online service enables fast-growing companies to easily find and customize flexible workspace options that adapt to changing office requirements. By providing agile leasing arrangements, Swivel allows member companies to secure the appropriate amount of space as needed, giving them greater control over their office expenses compared to traditional leasing methods.

101 Commerce

Series A in 2018
101 Commerce, Inc. is an e-commerce platform based in Austin, Texas, specializing in the acquisition, launch, and growth of micro-brands. Established in 2018 by Richard Jalichandra, the company focuses on building private label brands across various product categories. It leverages Amazon's Fulfilled by Amazon (FBA) platform to allow these brands to concentrate on product design, brand development, and customer service. By employing technology, supply-chain efficiencies, and data-driven marketing strategies, 101 Commerce addresses the challenges faced by niche e-commerce businesses. This approach not only enhances operational efficiency but also facilitates the global expansion of the brands under its management.

SeriesX

Seed Round in 2018
SeriesX.net, Inc. operates a platform that certifies employment, academic credentials, and accomplishments using tokens and smart contract technology. Founded in 2017 and based in Austin, Texas, the company provides a technology-driven service that converts traditional assets into programmable digital securities, facilitating their preparation for trading on supporting alternative trading systems (ATS). Additionally, SeriesX owns Vertalo.com, a stakeholder customer relationship management platform designed for security token offerings. By leveraging blockchain technology, SeriesX aims to enhance the security and efficiency of asset transactions.

Dosh

Series A in 2018
Dosh is a fast growing cash back card-linked ecosystem that drives in-store sales through contextually relevant offers. Brands utilize Dosh’s real-time behavioral and transactional data to convert new customers, increase frequency, and average order value – tracking marketing dollars to every transaction and bench marking performance against competition. By shifting advertising dollars directly to consumers through Dosh, brands are proven to drive sales and positive brand propagation.

Umuse

Seed Round in 2018
Umuse, Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Austin, Texas, develops enterprise software designed to streamline workplace communication. Recognizing the increasing complexity of modern work environments, Umuse aims to reduce the chaos associated with multiple meetings, numerous projects, and overwhelming messages. The company's platform utilizes advanced technology to help organizations manage their daily tasks more effectively, allowing users to distinguish between urgent and non-urgent matters. By focusing on enhancing productivity and simplifying communication, Umuse strives to restore order in professional settings, enabling individuals to perform their jobs more efficiently and enjoyably.

Diligent Robotics

Seed Round in 2018
Diligent Robotics Inc. is a company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in developing and manufacturing hospital service robots. Incorporated in 2017, the company focuses on creating advanced robotic systems that assist clinical and nursing staff with logistical tasks, thereby allowing healthcare providers to dedicate more time to direct patient care. Their flagship product, Moxi, is designed to collaborate with human teams in dynamic environments, utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance its ability to adapt to various situations. By integrating these robotic assistants into healthcare settings, Diligent Robotics aims to improve patient satisfaction, quality of service, and overall safety in hospitals.

Vertalo

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Vertalo SEZC is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, that operates a platform for managing security token offerings and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Founded in 2017, Vertalo provides a comprehensive solution for stakeholder registry, investor onboarding, and cap table management. Its platform facilitates the management of security token investor data, compliance with SEC, FINRA, and FINCEN regulations, and offers services such as compliant custody, distribution, and investor relations management. By connecting issuers and investors directly to sources of secondary liquidity, Vertalo enables the tokenization of assets, allowing them to be securely stored and traded in real-time using smart contracts. The company serves a diverse clientele, including issuance platforms, broker-dealers, and exchanges, and integrates with custody platforms and KYC/AML providers to enhance the digital asset economy.

Dosh

Seed Round in 2017
Dosh is a fast growing cash back card-linked ecosystem that drives in-store sales through contextually relevant offers. Brands utilize Dosh’s real-time behavioral and transactional data to convert new customers, increase frequency, and average order value – tracking marketing dollars to every transaction and bench marking performance against competition. By shifting advertising dollars directly to consumers through Dosh, brands are proven to drive sales and positive brand propagation.

ScaleFactor

Seed Round in 2017
ScaleFactor, Inc. is a provider of accounting and finance software that aims to streamline business accounting and financial operations. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, ScaleFactor offers automated bookkeeping, proactive alerts, and a suite of financial analysis tools. The software utilizes machine learning to process and categorize financial transactions in real-time, enabling business owners and managers to gain actionable insights from their financial data. In addition to its software solutions, ScaleFactor provides a range of services including IT and accounting integration, HR and payroll support, CFO advisory, benefits administration, and compliance. The company serves various industries, including professional services, restaurants, retail, technology, and wellness, and maintains strategic partnerships to enhance its offerings. ScaleFactor operates additional offices in Denver, New York, Santa Monica, and Coquitlam, Canada.

AlertMedia

Series B in 2017
AlertMedia is a provider of a cloud-based critical communications and monitoring platform designed to enhance employee safety for enterprise customers. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company offers a fully integrated solution that enables organizations to effectively monitor threats, streamline notifications, and improve operational efficiency. Its platform facilitates communication through various channels, including text, email, mobile app, voice, and social media, allowing organizations to respond to emergencies and coordinate effectively from any location and on any device. By focusing on improving safety and mitigating potential losses, AlertMedia positions itself as a vital resource for organizations seeking to safeguard their workforce and enhance overall operational resilience.

Phlur

Venture Round in 2017
PHLUR is a provider of an inaugural line of unisex fragrances designed to make fragrances that smell as accurate as of its ingredients. The company's fragrances offer a unique balance of premium ingredients and environmentally responsible practices, enabling users to purchase better quality colognes and perfumes online or from its retail store at a reasonable price.

LeanDNA

Series A in 2017
LeanDNA, Inc. specializes in enhancing manufacturing and supply chain operations through its cloud-based analytics platform. The LeanDNA platform focuses on optimizing inventory management, avoiding shortages, and improving on-time delivery by leveraging predictive analytics and prescriptive AI, which provide actionable recommendations. The company's offerings include Lean Project Execution, a tool for managing lean initiatives and tracking project results, as well as LeanDNA Connect, an ERP integration solution aimed at improving supply chain efficiency. By promoting real-time collaboration and standardization, LeanDNA helps organizations unlock working capital and achieve inventory reduction goals. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, LeanDNA is dedicated to supporting manufacturers in driving sustainable supply chain efficiency and continuous improvement.

Phlur

Debt Financing in 2016
PHLUR is a provider of an inaugural line of unisex fragrances designed to make fragrances that smell as accurate as of its ingredients. The company's fragrances offer a unique balance of premium ingredients and environmentally responsible practices, enabling users to purchase better quality colognes and perfumes online or from its retail store at a reasonable price.

Aceable

Seed Round in 2015
Aceable, Inc. is an education technology company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in online driving and real estate courses. Founded in 2012, the company offers state-approved driving education through its mobile application, catering to diverse age groups across several states, including teenagers and adults in Texas and Florida. Aceable has established a significant presence in the Texas market, capturing around 70% share in driver education. The platform is designed to provide engaging and accessible learning experiences, helping users achieve necessary certifications in various fields. In addition to its driving courses, Aceable has expanded into real estate training, reflecting its commitment to empowering individuals with the education needed to reach their personal and professional goals.
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