Builders VC

Builders VC is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2016. The firm focuses on modernizing outdated industries through early-stage investments in various sectors, including agribusiness, life sciences, healthcare, industrial, and technology. Builders VC operates additional offices in Chicago, Calgary, and Honolulu, and typically invests between 3 to 10 million dollars per company. The firm targets seed-stage, early-stage, and later-stage companies, emphasizing investments in business products, business services, information technology, and software as a service.

Navin Bhargava

Venture Partner

Mark Blackwell

Co-Founder and General Partner

Andrew Chan

Principal

Steve Dell'Orto

Venture Partner, Construction

Isaac Dinner

Operating Partner

Jocelyn Doe

Founding Member and General Partner

Mark Goldstein

General Partner and Managing Partner

Ben Holland

Venture Partner, Agriculture

Jim Kim

General Partner

James Kim

Co-Founder, Founding Member and General Partner

Johnny Lalonde

Venture Partner

Ting Ting Liu

Principal

Amit Mehta

General Partner

Stephanie Ren

Analyst

64 past transactions

Reef.ai

Seed Round in 2023
Developer of a net retention platform intended to help teams excel in their work and also improve business growth. The company's platform leverages artificial intelligence technology to extract data from multiple systems across a business landscape and automate data preparation, model optimization, and deployment processes, enabling clients to earn loyal customers and build a great company in the future.

Diagnostikare

Seed Round in 2022
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Healthie

Series A in 2022
Healthie Inc. operates an online practice management and telehealth platform specifically designed for dietitians and their patients. The Healthie platform streamlines office management, patient records, and virtual care, allowing nutrition professionals to enhance patient connectivity while simplifying scheduling, billing, and other back-office functions. Additionally, Healthie offers a mobile application that allows patients to track their health activities, including diet, exercise, and health metrics, facilitating progress monitoring between appointments. Founded in 2016 and based in Lewes, Delaware, Healthie emphasizes the unique workflow of nutritional care, aiming to make effective and accessible nutritional services available to a broader audience. The platform is HIPAA-compliant and supports nutrition professionals in improving client relationships and growing their practices seamlessly.

ChangeEngine

Seed Round in 2022
Elevating People leaders to deliver the employee moments that matter most. The challenge people leaders face is that the employee experience design process resides across distributed teams, disparate HR systems, and in many cases, spreadsheets & powerpoints. Once people programs are launched, there’s an initial buzz, then they get swept under the rug in sixty days and it’s onto the next burning need. Creating & executing best-in-class people programs to treat employees like internal customers is extremely manual and time-consuming—they include many moving parts such as goals, branding, content, communications, timeline, rewards, and ROI. In the hybrid workplace, there’s no effective way to manage this. We’re here to change that—our goal is to elevate the role of people leaders everywhere and help them to sustain their people program utilization over time. We’re empowering them to showcase the impact of the people org to their leadership team & board while helping them to get executive buy-in and unlock more budget internally to experiment & run innovative people programs.

Upside

Debt Financing in 2022
Upside Travel Company, LLC operates a platform designed for small and mid-sized businesses to manage their travel needs efficiently. Founded in 2015 and based in Washington, District of Columbia, the company specializes in creating customized travel packages that include international travel, round-trip options, and combined air and hotel arrangements. Upside also offers gift cards as part of its services. The company's innovative approach aims to enhance the business travel experience, transforming it from a routine task into a more engaging and effective process. By leveraging technology and dedicated support, Upside enhances travel management for its clients, helping them navigate the complexities of business travel while optimizing costs and convenience.

Upside

Series D in 2022
Upside Travel Company, LLC operates a platform designed for small and mid-sized businesses to manage their travel needs efficiently. Founded in 2015 and based in Washington, District of Columbia, the company specializes in creating customized travel packages that include international travel, round-trip options, and combined air and hotel arrangements. Upside also offers gift cards as part of its services. The company's innovative approach aims to enhance the business travel experience, transforming it from a routine task into a more engaging and effective process. By leveraging technology and dedicated support, Upside enhances travel management for its clients, helping them navigate the complexities of business travel while optimizing costs and convenience.

Dozr

Series B in 2022
Dozr is a contractor to contractor equipment rental marketplace that is disrupting the construction industry by changing the way contractors manage their equipment. Using Dozr's online marketplace contractors can earn income with their high quality but underutilized equipment by listing their idle equipment for rent, sale, or rent with operator to other contractors within their trusted network. Contractors get significant savings by renting the equipment they need through Dozr.

Safesite

Series B in 2022
Safesite Solutions, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2014 that offers a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform designed for high-risk industries. The platform assists organizations in managing their safety and compliance needs through innovative mobile and field-based technologies, alongside ongoing virtual safety coaching. Safesite has demonstrated its effectiveness by helping customers reduce workplace incidents by up to 57%. With over 4,000 companies in the United States utilizing its services, Safesite aims to streamline compliance activities, enhance team safety engagement, and empower workers to become safety champions within their organizations.

Wingback

Pre Seed Round in 2021
At Wingback, we know that as an early-stage startup, you are in a rush to build a product that delights your customers. The problem is that implementing tiered pricing is most often overlooked, and once you need it, it takes a long time to implement. Figuring out how to price your product and which features to include in which tier is a challenge. We believe that you should focus on building your product. That's why we make it as easy as possible for you to create, implement, and change pricing tiers. So sign up today, so that you can stop wasting valuable development resources and start having clarity about your pricing.

SewerAI

Venture Round in 2021
SewerAI is an Artificial Intelligence software company that is optimizing the inspection and analysis of sewer systems. We are building a system to help assist operators in the field identify defects using deep learning and help engineers analyze data using machine learning. Our systems enable cities to quickly and accurately understand their sewer systems and plan rehabilitation.

Pulsora

Seed Round in 2021
Pulsora is a San Francisco-based company that offers an enterprise software-as-a-service platform focused on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) compliance. The platform is designed to help organizations manage and enhance their ESG performance through advanced analytics. It allows users to integrate data from various ESG systems, providing customizable frameworks based on existing standards. This capability enables businesses to effectively track their compliance and adapt to changing stakeholder expectations, ensuring they remain aligned with evolving regulatory requirements.

GraphWear

Series B in 2021
GraphWear Technologies Inc. is a Philadelphia-based company that develops an advanced nanotechnology sensing platform capable of non-invasively monitoring vital body metrics in real-time through sweat, breath, and saliva. The company specializes in wearable patch sensors that measure lactic acid and glucose levels, offering solutions for dehydration monitoring and glucose detection. These devices are particularly beneficial for professional sports teams, college athletics, and amateur athletes, as they help optimize performance and prevent dehydration. Founded in 2015, GraphWear aims to revolutionize healthcare by providing continuous monitoring of hydration and sugar levels without the need for blood or urine samples, using innovative technology to ensure a hassle-free health tracking experience.

Colabra

Seed Round in 2021
Colabra specializes in enhancing the efficiency of scientific teams through its development of data integration and collaboration tools. The company provides a platform that facilitates real-time collaboration, allows for the integration of diverse data sources, and supports agile project management. This enables scientific researchers to effectively track their workflows, share data, and communicate outcomes. By streamlining these processes, Colabra aims to eliminate inefficiencies and boost research productivity, ultimately fostering a more innovative approach to scientific research and development.

Andes

Series A in 2021
Andes Ag, Inc., founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, specializes in developing microbe-based seed technologies aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture. The company leverages beneficial microbes that have naturally co-evolved with plants over millennia. Through scientific research and advanced predictive software powered by artificial intelligence, Andes creates customized microbe-based formulations designed to enhance crop yields, accelerate growth, and enable cultivation in traditionally unsuitable lands. These solutions also aim to reduce the reliance on fertilizers and pesticides, helping farmers address the challenges posed by global climate change. Andes is positioned to contribute significantly to a new green revolution, fostering responsible and environmentally friendly agricultural practices.

QuoteToMe

Venture Round in 2021
QuoteToMe is a technology-driven solution that streamlines the procurement process for construction contractors by digitizing inventory, equipment, and temporary services acquisition. The company's innovative One Touch PO device automates the creation of purchase orders, simplifying the purchasing experience. By modernizing communication and access to quotes, QuoteToMe aims to transform the way construction materials, equipment, and services are sourced for projects, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in the construction industry.

Bowery Valuation

Series B in 2021
Bowery Valuation, founded in 2015 and based in New York City, specializes in developing cloud-based appraisal software and a mobile application for real estate appraisers. The company’s flagship product, Bowery, enables appraisers to create comprehensive commercial appraisal reports efficiently, reportedly more than twice as fast as competing solutions. By leveraging a robust backend database and a natural language generator, Bowery enhances the quality and consistency of appraisal reports while reducing costs. The company serves a diverse clientele that includes national and regional banks, mortgage originators, and private lenders, positioning itself as a leader in the appraisal technology sector.

SafeAI

Series A in 2021
SafeAI, Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in developing a software-as-a-service platform tailored for the heavy equipment industry, focusing on mining and construction. The company retrofits existing heavy machinery to enable autonomous operations, transforming traditional equipment into self-operating robotic assets. SafeAI's technology facilitates fleet management and task optimization, enhancing equipment utilization while minimizing human exposure to hazardous environments. By providing a user-friendly interface for controlling autonomous vehicles and machinery, SafeAI aims to accelerate the industry's transition to automation, allowing operators to efficiently manage their fleets and improve operational safety.

Eano

Seed Round in 2021
Eanovation provides an easy and affordable renovation solution for everyone. We are a construction/tech company that provides end-to-end services, which includes: permit, design, material selection, and construction services. We partner to experts in each pillar to provide the full experience that traditional company provides, adding technology to make the experience better and more efficient. Given the housing shortage in the bay area, we have already received +300 inquiries and finished 25 projects in the first 4 months of bootstrapping.

Provision

Seed Round in 2021
Provision Analytics Inc., founded in 2018 and headquartered in Calgary, Canada, provides a cloud-based solution designed to enhance food safety by tracing and tracking food products throughout the supply chain. The company's software automates food safety processes for food processors and manufacturers, significantly minimizing the time required for data input and recall procedures. By linking detailed process data with production results, Provision Analytics generates analytics that help reduce food loss and improve product quality.

CourseKey

Series B in 2021
CourseKey is a B2B vertical SaaS company that enables vocational training businesses. Today, the platform enables 200+ organizations to increase revenue and maintain compliance through a suite of attendance, engagement, and retention software.

SomaDetect

Series A in 2021
SomaDetect Inc. is an agricultural technology company based in Fredericton, Canada, that focuses on providing dairy farmers with real-time analytics of milk components. Founded in 2016, the company has developed advanced sensor technology capable of measuring critical indicators such as fat content and somatic cell counts in milk. This innovative system enables farmers to conduct automated analysis without the need for chemicals or consumables, allowing them to identify issues early, manage herd health, and optimize milk quality. By delivering detailed insights during every milking, SomaDetect supports farmers in making informed decisions that enhance production while reducing unnecessary antibiotic use and ensuring high-quality milk enters the bulk supply.

VEERUM

Series A in 2021
VEERUM Inc. is an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) company based in Calgary, Canada, specializing in digital asset management through its innovative Asset Visualization Platform. Founded in 2014, VEERUM leverages artificial intelligence and digital twin technology to create a digital replica of physical assets, enabling stakeholders to visualize and optimize projects throughout their entire lifecycle—from design and fabrication to construction. The platform provides a secure, cloud-based solution that offers data transparency and real-time insights within a 3D model, facilitating enhanced collaboration and decision-making. By allowing users to access aggregated asset data and maintain a comprehensive audit history, VEERUM aims to improve productivity and ensure business continuity in capital-intensive industries, thereby supporting clients in the transition to digital asset ownership.

Conversa

Series B in 2021
Conversa Health, Inc. specializes in developing patient relationship management solutions that enhance communication between patients and healthcare providers. Its primary offering, the Conversa Virtual Care and Communication Platform, enables efficient engagement and improved health outcomes by automating personalized messaging tailored to individual patient profiles, which are derived from electronic health records, biometric devices, and self-reported data. The platform supports various healthcare scenarios, including chronic care management, acute discharge, and preventative wellness. Additionally, Conversa provides Digital Checkups that generate tailored clinical questions and reminders based on patient data. The company serves a diverse clientele, including health systems, pharmaceutical companies, payers, and health technology firms. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Conversa has expanded its presence with offices in New York, North Carolina, and California. Its solutions are utilized by notable organizations to manage patient engagement, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, by facilitating symptom checks, lab result communications, and patient monitoring.

Foresight Group, Inc.

Venture Round in 2020
Foresight Group, Inc. specializes in providing workers' compensation insurance products tailored for high-risk sectors such as construction, light industrial, manufacturing, agriculture, and logistics. Founded in 2020 and based in San Francisco, the company employs a technology-driven approach that includes proprietary risk management software designed to enhance safety engagement and minimize workplace incidents. Foresight's platform offers a range of services, including pricing, risk analytics, and claims management, facilitating efficient online submissions and in-app reporting. By combining innovative technology with comprehensive risk management solutions, Foresight aims to deliver significant value to brokers and businesses focused on improving safety and reducing costs.

Safesite

Series A in 2020
Safesite Solutions, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2014 that offers a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform designed for high-risk industries. The platform assists organizations in managing their safety and compliance needs through innovative mobile and field-based technologies, alongside ongoing virtual safety coaching. Safesite has demonstrated its effectiveness by helping customers reduce workplace incidents by up to 57%. With over 4,000 companies in the United States utilizing its services, Safesite aims to streamline compliance activities, enhance team safety engagement, and empower workers to become safety champions within their organizations.

Foresight Group, Inc.

Series A in 2020
Foresight Group, Inc. specializes in providing workers' compensation insurance products tailored for high-risk sectors such as construction, light industrial, manufacturing, agriculture, and logistics. Founded in 2020 and based in San Francisco, the company employs a technology-driven approach that includes proprietary risk management software designed to enhance safety engagement and minimize workplace incidents. Foresight's platform offers a range of services, including pricing, risk analytics, and claims management, facilitating efficient online submissions and in-app reporting. By combining innovative technology with comprehensive risk management solutions, Foresight aims to deliver significant value to brokers and businesses focused on improving safety and reducing costs.

gofor

Series A in 2020
GoFor Industries Inc. operates an online platform that specializes in on-demand delivery services for building materials and equipment, specifically targeting the home improvement and construction sectors. Founded in 2016 and based in Ottawa, Canada, the company offers a mobile application that facilitates last-mile and same-day delivery solutions for suppliers and retailers. GoFor's streamlined platform integrates various logistics capabilities, including eCommerce integration, dispatching, and reporting, enabling businesses to enhance their existing delivery fleets or outsource their logistics needs entirely.

Carbon Health

Series C in 2020
Carbon Health is a tech-enabled healthcare company founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It provides a mobile application that facilitates primary care services, allowing users to manage their treatment plans, prescriptions, and lab reports in one place. The company offers omnichannel care through various access points, including clinics, pop-up sites, video consultations, and its application, ensuring convenient and accessible healthcare for patients. Additionally, Carbon Health developed a coronavirus assessment tool and has established COVID-19 testing sites in California, further enhancing its commitment to delivering comprehensive healthcare services.

Pie Systems

Seed Round in 2020
Pie Systems is a VAT reclaim software that allows for a fully digital reclaim process for tourists shopping in host countries. Pie’s digital-first approach allows for a fully contactless solution, promoting ease and health safety. The company was founded in 2018 and based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

SewerAI

Seed Round in 2020
SewerAI is an Artificial Intelligence software company that is optimizing the inspection and analysis of sewer systems. We are building a system to help assist operators in the field identify defects using deep learning and help engineers analyze data using machine learning. Our systems enable cities to quickly and accurately understand their sewer systems and plan rehabilitation.

gofor

Seed Round in 2020
GoFor Industries Inc. operates an online platform that specializes in on-demand delivery services for building materials and equipment, specifically targeting the home improvement and construction sectors. Founded in 2016 and based in Ottawa, Canada, the company offers a mobile application that facilitates last-mile and same-day delivery solutions for suppliers and retailers. GoFor's streamlined platform integrates various logistics capabilities, including eCommerce integration, dispatching, and reporting, enabling businesses to enhance their existing delivery fleets or outsource their logistics needs entirely.

gofor

Seed Round in 2020
GoFor Industries Inc. operates an online platform that specializes in on-demand delivery services for building materials and equipment, specifically targeting the home improvement and construction sectors. Founded in 2016 and based in Ottawa, Canada, the company offers a mobile application that facilitates last-mile and same-day delivery solutions for suppliers and retailers. GoFor's streamlined platform integrates various logistics capabilities, including eCommerce integration, dispatching, and reporting, enabling businesses to enhance their existing delivery fleets or outsource their logistics needs entirely.

Conversa

Series B in 2020
Conversa Health, Inc. specializes in developing patient relationship management solutions that enhance communication between patients and healthcare providers. Its primary offering, the Conversa Virtual Care and Communication Platform, enables efficient engagement and improved health outcomes by automating personalized messaging tailored to individual patient profiles, which are derived from electronic health records, biometric devices, and self-reported data. The platform supports various healthcare scenarios, including chronic care management, acute discharge, and preventative wellness. Additionally, Conversa provides Digital Checkups that generate tailored clinical questions and reminders based on patient data. The company serves a diverse clientele, including health systems, pharmaceutical companies, payers, and health technology firms. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Conversa has expanded its presence with offices in New York, North Carolina, and California. Its solutions are utilized by notable organizations to manage patient engagement, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, by facilitating symptom checks, lab result communications, and patient monitoring.

Checkerspot

Series B in 2020
Checkerspot, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Berkeley, California, founded in 2016. The company specializes in producing performance materials derived from microalgae, leveraging advancements in biology, chemistry, and materials science. Checkerspot's innovative technology platform enables the design of new materials at the molecular level, allowing for the creation of tailored solutions for various industrial applications. By integrating molecular foundry techniques with fermentation processes, the company develops sustainable materials, including polyurethanes and textile finishes, that meet the specific needs of product designers. Checkerspot collaborates closely with product users and socially responsible corporations to prototype and iterate on products, ultimately bringing superior materials to market that promote sustainability and enhanced performance.

Provision

Seed Round in 2020
Provision Analytics Inc., founded in 2018 and headquartered in Calgary, Canada, provides a cloud-based solution designed to enhance food safety by tracing and tracking food products throughout the supply chain. The company's software automates food safety processes for food processors and manufacturers, significantly minimizing the time required for data input and recall procedures. By linking detailed process data with production results, Provision Analytics generates analytics that help reduce food loss and improve product quality.

VERO

Seed Round in 2020
Vero is real estate's first leasing fintech, purpose-built to convert leads to renters faster than ever in a secure, frictionless experience. Backed by Silicon Valley VCs and New York City real estate owner-operators, Vero is transforming the paradigm in residential leasing by reducing days-long renter qualification and lease generation processes to seconds for the industry's first seamless rental transaction.

NeuroFlow

Series A in 2019
NeuroFlow, Inc. is a digital health company that offers a cloud-based platform designed to enhance access to behavioral health services and improve patient engagement across various care settings. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, NeuroFlow provides tools for remote patient monitoring and integrates behavioral health into practices such as psychology, primary care, and pain management. The platform is HIPAA-compliant and utilizes evidence-based practices to help healthcare providers track and assess patients' mental health, aiming to increase engagement and compliance. NeuroFlow serves a diverse range of clients, including healthcare practices, hospitals, health systems, health plans, and individuals. The company has established strategic partnerships with organizations such as Mental Health America and the National Science Foundation to further its mission of optimizing mental wellness and improving health outcomes.

Provision

Seed Round in 2019
Provision Analytics Inc., founded in 2018 and headquartered in Calgary, Canada, provides a cloud-based solution designed to enhance food safety by tracing and tracking food products throughout the supply chain. The company's software automates food safety processes for food processors and manufacturers, significantly minimizing the time required for data input and recall procedures. By linking detailed process data with production results, Provision Analytics generates analytics that help reduce food loss and improve product quality.

Percept.AI

Seed Round in 2019
Percept.AI is a company that specializes in creating an on-demand artificial intelligence platform aimed at automating business functions, particularly in customer support. Founded in 2016 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company offers a 24/7 AI support system that effectively manages common support tickets and recurring requests. Its platform is designed to extract valuable insights, accurately identify user intentions, predict case priorities, and integrate seamlessly with popular customer communication platforms and CRM software. By converting help center entries and live chat histories into a knowledge base, Percept.AI enhances natural language understanding and enables businesses to proactively address customer issues. The company's AI-powered chatbot is capable of resolving many customer inquiries immediately, streamlining the support process and improving overall customer experience.

SewerAI

Seed Round in 2019
SewerAI is an Artificial Intelligence software company that is optimizing the inspection and analysis of sewer systems. We are building a system to help assist operators in the field identify defects using deep learning and help engineers analyze data using machine learning. Our systems enable cities to quickly and accurately understand their sewer systems and plan rehabilitation.

SomaDetect

Seed Round in 2019
SomaDetect Inc. is an agricultural technology company based in Fredericton, Canada, that focuses on providing dairy farmers with real-time analytics of milk components. Founded in 2016, the company has developed advanced sensor technology capable of measuring critical indicators such as fat content and somatic cell counts in milk. This innovative system enables farmers to conduct automated analysis without the need for chemicals or consumables, allowing them to identify issues early, manage herd health, and optimize milk quality. By delivering detailed insights during every milking, SomaDetect supports farmers in making informed decisions that enhance production while reducing unnecessary antibiotic use and ensuring high-quality milk enters the bulk supply.

Carbon Health

Series B in 2019
Carbon Health is a tech-enabled healthcare company founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It provides a mobile application that facilitates primary care services, allowing users to manage their treatment plans, prescriptions, and lab reports in one place. The company offers omnichannel care through various access points, including clinics, pop-up sites, video consultations, and its application, ensuring convenient and accessible healthcare for patients. Additionally, Carbon Health developed a coronavirus assessment tool and has established COVID-19 testing sites in California, further enhancing its commitment to delivering comprehensive healthcare services.

CourseKey

Series A in 2019
CourseKey is a B2B vertical SaaS company that enables vocational training businesses. Today, the platform enables 200+ organizations to increase revenue and maintain compliance through a suite of attendance, engagement, and retention software.

BeyondHQ

Seed Round in 2019
BeyondHQ, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing expansion solutions for startups by facilitating the establishment of distributed teams. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company assists clients in identifying suitable locations for new offices and managing the setup of teams in these areas. BeyondHQ offers ongoing support by collaborating with local governments, economic development agencies, and service partners to ensure successful integration into the community. The company focuses on addressing the challenges faced by high-growth tech firms seeking to expand outside of costly markets by creating tailored expansion strategies and blueprints. By building relationships with various cities and private partners nationwide, BeyondHQ aims to help startups navigate the complexities of growth and capitalize on emerging opportunities across the country.

Stampede

Series A in 2019
Stampede is a company that provides a wide range of products sourced from numerous manufacturers, catering to various project needs. With an extensive inventory, it aims to support customers in successfully completing their projects by offering diverse solutions tailored to different requirements. This approach allows Stampede to serve a broad clientele, ensuring access to essential tools and materials needed for project execution.

Owl.co

Seed Round in 2019
Owl Technologies Inc. provides data aggregation solutions for banks and insurers. It offers an artificial intelligence-enabled process automation solution that deals with sensitive data to complete sales and improve customer service for various products of the financial institutions. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.

First Resonance

Seed Round in 2019
First Resonance, Inc. is a software company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2018. It specializes in developing a manufacturing software platform known as ion, which serves as a factory operating system to enhance day-to-day operations in manufacturing environments. This platform enables engineers to manage, execute, analyze, and share hardware tests throughout the product development cycle. By facilitating the tracking of parts and processes from prototype to full-scale production, ion supports hardware companies of various sizes, from startups to large manufacturers. Its clientele includes organizations involved in complex projects such as aerospace initiatives and advanced robotics. The First Resonance team comprises experienced professionals from leading manufacturing firms, dedicated to providing the tools necessary for engineers and operators to innovate and enhance production efficiency.

FitBiomics

Seed Round in 2019
FitBiomics™ is a sports biotechnology company spinning out of the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University. Fitbiomics utilizes next-generation sequencing to understand what makes elite athletes unique.

First Resonance

Seed Round in 2019
First Resonance, Inc. is a software company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2018. It specializes in developing a manufacturing software platform known as ion, which serves as a factory operating system to enhance day-to-day operations in manufacturing environments. This platform enables engineers to manage, execute, analyze, and share hardware tests throughout the product development cycle. By facilitating the tracking of parts and processes from prototype to full-scale production, ion supports hardware companies of various sizes, from startups to large manufacturers. Its clientele includes organizations involved in complex projects such as aerospace initiatives and advanced robotics. The First Resonance team comprises experienced professionals from leading manufacturing firms, dedicated to providing the tools necessary for engineers and operators to innovate and enhance production efficiency.

Checkerspot

Series A in 2019
Checkerspot, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Berkeley, California, founded in 2016. The company specializes in producing performance materials derived from microalgae, leveraging advancements in biology, chemistry, and materials science. Checkerspot's innovative technology platform enables the design of new materials at the molecular level, allowing for the creation of tailored solutions for various industrial applications. By integrating molecular foundry techniques with fermentation processes, the company develops sustainable materials, including polyurethanes and textile finishes, that meet the specific needs of product designers. Checkerspot collaborates closely with product users and socially responsible corporations to prototype and iterate on products, ultimately bringing superior materials to market that promote sustainability and enhanced performance.
Performance Livestock Analytics, Inc. is a technology company based in Ames, Iowa, focused on providing innovative farm management solutions for the livestock industry. Established in 2016, the company leverages cloud-based technologies and big data analytics to assist livestock producers in managing their operations more effectively. Its software platform offers a range of services, including data management for daily operations, benchmarking analytics, and performance monitoring. Notable features include a Bluetooth Smart scale device that automates feed delivery processes, ensuring precise tracking of feed usage and costs. The platform facilitates real-time access to on-farm data and enables seamless communication with nutritionists and advisors, aiding producers in making informed decisions that enhance sustainability and profitability. Performance Livestock Analytics operates as a subsidiary of Zoetis Inc., further reinforcing its commitment to transforming the livestock sector through technology.

Bowery Valuation

Series A in 2018
Bowery Valuation, founded in 2015 and based in New York City, specializes in developing cloud-based appraisal software and a mobile application for real estate appraisers. The company’s flagship product, Bowery, enables appraisers to create comprehensive commercial appraisal reports efficiently, reportedly more than twice as fast as competing solutions. By leveraging a robust backend database and a natural language generator, Bowery enhances the quality and consistency of appraisal reports while reducing costs. The company serves a diverse clientele that includes national and regional banks, mortgage originators, and private lenders, positioning itself as a leader in the appraisal technology sector.

Outlaw

Seed Round in 2018
Outlaw Inc. is a Brooklyn-based company that specializes in developing a modern contract platform designed to optimize the entire contract lifecycle. Founded in 2017, Outlaw offers a suite of services that includes legal authoring, document generation, negotiation, and eSigning. Its platform features a proprietary word processor, allowing organizations to convert existing contracts into reusable templates that minimize errors and incorporate dynamic legal logic. This technology enables users to expedite contract cycles, enhance negotiation efficiency, and improve overall workflow productivity. Outlaw primarily serves departments in sales, legal, human resources, and operations, providing tools that facilitate better visibility and streamlined processes throughout contract management.

GetUpside

Series B in 2018
GetUpside is a retail technology company that uses personalized cash back promotions to bring shoppers more value and proven profit to brick and mortar businesses. As millions of shoppers earn 2 to 3 times more cashback with GetUpside than any other product, businesses nationwide earn more profit without changing their business models. Many other brands use the GetUpside Partner Platform to power their own app experiences, leaning on GetUpside’s proven methodology to help shoppers and businesses do better. GetUpside is headquartered in Washington, D.C. and has driven hundreds of millions of dollars back into our communities nationwide.

Portside

Seed Round in 2018
Portside, Inc. is a software company that specializes in providing a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform focused on data reporting and analytics for the aviation sector. Established in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, Portside's platform serves various stakeholders, including aircraft management companies, corporate flight departments, fractional and jet card operators, as well as charter operators. The software integrates seamlessly with existing systems, offering functionalities for scheduling, accounting, maintenance, and expense management. It features an aircraft owner's portal that includes digitized records and comprehensive insights, along with financial and tax reporting tools to streamline fleet management for both individual and corporate aircraft owners.

Modumate

Seed Round in 2018
Modumate, Inc. specializes in developing a 3D modeling software platform tailored for professionals in architecture, engineering, and construction. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, the company focuses on enhancing architects' workflows through the automation of drafting processes. Its software enables users to design in three dimensions, auto-generate two-dimensional drawing sets, and efficiently manage building information modeling (BIM). By streamlining the creation, annotation, and updating of permit and construction drawings, Modumate significantly increases productivity and enhances the quality of architectural designs. The platform also allows for the customization of building exteriors and interiors and facilitates the tagging and scheduling of display data from design objects. Overall, Modumate aims to modernize architectural practices and improve client service by saving time and optimizing design processes.

VEERUM

Seed Round in 2018
VEERUM Inc. is an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) company based in Calgary, Canada, specializing in digital asset management through its innovative Asset Visualization Platform. Founded in 2014, VEERUM leverages artificial intelligence and digital twin technology to create a digital replica of physical assets, enabling stakeholders to visualize and optimize projects throughout their entire lifecycle—from design and fabrication to construction. The platform provides a secure, cloud-based solution that offers data transparency and real-time insights within a 3D model, facilitating enhanced collaboration and decision-making. By allowing users to access aggregated asset data and maintain a comprehensive audit history, VEERUM aims to improve productivity and ensure business continuity in capital-intensive industries, thereby supporting clients in the transition to digital asset ownership.

Jawbone

Series A in 2018
Jawbone is a technology company that specializes in creating personal devices designed for comfort and usability. The company is known for its flagship product, the Jawbone Bluetooth headset, which features NoiseAssassin technology that significantly enhances mobile voice quality by eliminating background noise. This technology, originally developed for military applications by DARPA, ensures clear communication in various environments. In addition to its audio products, Jawbone has also ventured into the fitness market, developing smart fitness tracking devices aimed at helping users monitor and improve their health and activity levels. Through its innovative products, Jawbone seeks to redefine personal technology while prioritizing both functionality and aesthetics.

Camino

Seed Round in 2017
Camino.ai is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing workflow-based software aimed at streamlining the permitting and development processes for individuals, government entities, and businesses. By partnering with cities, Camino seeks to enhance economic development and promote community well-being. Its flagship product, Permit Guide, functions as a virtual assistant that simplifies the permit application process by providing a guided experience. The software automatically generates a list of required forms, fees, and documents for applicants, allowing them to track their project status in real-time via an online portal. Additionally, Camino's platform leverages artificial intelligence to help government staff manage growing workloads efficiently, ultimately making the permitting process as user-friendly as booking a flight online.

Bolt Threads

Series D in 2017
Bolt Threads Inc. is a materials company based in Emeryville, California, founded in 2009. The company specializes in the manufacture of innovative fibers and fabrics, including its signature biofabricated silk fibers known as Microsilk. Utilizing proprietary technology and advanced bioengineering concepts, Bolt Threads develops next-generation performance fibers and fabrics aimed at enhancing quality, performance, and design in various sectors, including apparel, footwear, and beauty. The company focuses on sustainable practices by transforming textile waste into new products, positioning itself as a leader in environmentally responsible textile production.

Ambyint

Series A in 2017
Ambyint Inc. is a Calgary-based company that specializes in artificial lift optimization solutions for exploration and production (E&P) companies in the oil and gas industry. Founded in 2004 and previously known as PumpWell Solutions Ltd., Ambyint offers advanced software products, including the Amplify Real-Time Controller and the Infinity Optimization Platform. These solutions leverage artificial intelligence and physics-based analytics to automate diagnostics, adjust operating parameters, and predict potential failures, thereby enhancing production and reducing operating expenses. Ambyint's technology integrates with existing supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems or can be utilized with its High Resolution Adaptive Controllers, enabling improved data acquisition and automated control of artificial lift systems. With over a decade of domain expertise, Ambyint aims to deliver significant improvements in production outcomes and operational efficiency for its clients.

Notable Labs

Series B in 2017
Notable Labs, Inc. develops and operates a platform that provides lab testing services for brain cancer patients. The company runs drug combination experiments on the tumor and gives a report back to the patient’s doctor. Notable Labs, Inc. was formerly known as StemCycle, Inc. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Foster City, California.

Clay

Seed Round in 2017
Clay Labs Inc. operates a platform that facilitates the creation of functions as a service (FaaS), enabling the development of Alexa skills, data analysis pipelines, and reusable microservices. The platform supports the processing of webhooks and integrates with third-party SaaS APIs, allowing for pre and post-processing tasks. Additionally, it offers a toolkit for rapid prototyping, enabling developers to create serverless HTTPS functions quickly. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, Clay Labs aims to combine the functionalities of spreadsheets, coding, and automation into a cohesive tool that enhances productivity and innovation.

Sense360

Seed Round in 2017
Sense360 develops mobile applications that enable developers to create relevant, personalized, and situationally-aware notifications using location, place, activity, context, and other phone sensory data. The company’s products enable applications to unlock this situational awareness. Sense360 is based in Culver City, California.
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