Envision Ventures

Envision Ventures is an independent venture capital firm founded in 2015 and located in Menlo Park, California. The firm focuses on investing in sectors such as software, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, the Internet of Things, and security. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Envision Ventures aims to identify and support innovative companies within these technological domains, fostering growth and development in areas that are increasingly vital to modern industry and security.

Thomas Englis

Investor

12 past transactions

Tomorrow.io

Series B in 2018
Tomorrow.io develops a comprehensive weather intelligence platform designed to predict and address weather-related challenges. The platform offers a weather dashboard that delivers historical, real-time, and forecast data on various weather parameters, along with personalized insights to help businesses make informed decisions. It features a global weather API that provides hyperlocal forecasts and historical weather data worldwide. Additionally, Tomorrow.io offers a health operations optimization platform that integrates air quality insights with localized weather data, assisting businesses in managing health risks. The company serves diverse industries, including air freight, agriculture, automotive, aviation, construction, healthcare, and more. Founded in 2015, Tomorrow.io is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with offices in Tel Aviv, Boulder, and Singapore.

Autogrid

Series D in 2018
AutoGrid Systems, Inc. specializes in developing software applications for the energy sector, focusing on the management of distributed energy resources (DERs). The company's flagship products, including AutoGrid Flex and AutoGrid Engage, utilize artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize and control energy resources in real time. AutoGrid Flex features modules for demand response optimization, virtual power plants, and energy storage management, while AutoGrid Engage serves as a customer energy data platform. By leveraging extensive data from smart meters and sensors, AutoGrid's applications enable utilities and energy service providers to deliver affordable, clean, and reliable energy. Established in 2010 and based in Redwood City, California, with additional offices in India, Japan, and the Netherlands, AutoGrid collaborates with notable clients such as Shell, FPL, and Xcel Energy, employing advanced analytics to address pressing energy challenges.

Baffle

Series A in 2018
Baffle, Inc. specializes in data encryption software designed to secure sensitive information in cloud environments and throughout the analytics pipeline. Founded in 2015 and based in Santa Clara, California, the company provides a range of solutions, including advanced data protection, application tier security, and virtualized key management. Baffle's Data Protection Service enables organizations to de-identify data without altering applications, facilitating the secure transfer of data to the cloud for privacy-preserving analytics in artificial intelligence and machine learning. This capability allows businesses to enhance their data utilization while maintaining compliance and safeguarding user privacy.

ZingBox

Series B in 2017
ZingBox Inc. is a company specializing in Internet of Things (IoT) security solutions, primarily focusing on the healthcare and manufacturing sectors. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, ZingBox develops a real-time security platform designed to discover and protect connected devices from both cyber and insider threats. The company has formed a strategic partnership with First Health Advisory Solutions to enhance its offerings. ZingBox operates as a subsidiary of Palo Alto Networks, Inc., reinforcing its commitment to providing robust security measures for IoT infrastructures.

Orbital Insight

Series C in 2017
Orbital Insight, Inc. is a geospatial analytics company based in Palo Alto, California, established in 2013. The company operates a cloud-based platform that utilizes artificial intelligence, computer vision, and data science to analyze vast amounts of geospatial data. This data includes satellite imagery, synthetic aperture radar, and other sources such as unmanned aerial vehicles and geolocation signals. Orbital Insight's technology provides insights into societal and economic trends that are not easily visible, helping organizations understand complex interactions between natural and human activities. Its product offerings include solutions designed for various sectors, such as consumer traffic analysis and monitoring energy supply and infrastructure. The company serves a diverse clientele, including businesses, governments, and humanitarian organizations, enabling them to make informed decisions based on actionable intelligence derived from extensive geospatial data analysis.

Autogrid

Series C in 2016
AutoGrid Systems, Inc. specializes in developing software applications for the energy sector, focusing on the management of distributed energy resources (DERs). The company's flagship products, including AutoGrid Flex and AutoGrid Engage, utilize artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize and control energy resources in real time. AutoGrid Flex features modules for demand response optimization, virtual power plants, and energy storage management, while AutoGrid Engage serves as a customer energy data platform. By leveraging extensive data from smart meters and sensors, AutoGrid's applications enable utilities and energy service providers to deliver affordable, clean, and reliable energy. Established in 2010 and based in Redwood City, California, with additional offices in India, Japan, and the Netherlands, AutoGrid collaborates with notable clients such as Shell, FPL, and Xcel Energy, employing advanced analytics to address pressing energy challenges.

ChargePoint

Series F in 2016
ChargePoint, Inc. operates a comprehensive network of electric vehicle charging stations, primarily based in California, with additional offices in Arizona, Germany, India, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Founded in 2007 and originally named Coulomb Technologies, the company rebranded to ChargePoint in December 2012. It is recognized as a leader in the electric vehicle charging sector, providing public charging stations and consumer subscription plans. ChargePoint also offers utility grid management technology to assist electric utility companies in balancing demand on the grid. Through its extensive network, the company aims to increase accessibility to electric vehicle charging and support the growing adoption of electric mobility.

Prenav

Seed Round in 2016
Prenav, Inc. specializes in developing automated systems for infrastructure inspection, leveraging advanced drone technology and AI. Founded in 2013 and based in San Carlos, California, the company’s innovative platform combines commercial drones, ground guidance robots, and sophisticated software to conduct precise inspections of complex structures such as cell towers, wind turbines, and bridges. Their technology enables drones to navigate with centimeter-level accuracy, allowing for the inspection of critical components like bolts and cabling, while also capturing detailed imagery to create accurate 3D models of industrial assets. This approach significantly enhances safety and efficiency by replacing traditional inspection methods, which often involve climbing or scaffolding, with automated, cost-effective solutions. With a strong team of experts in robotics and computer vision, Prenav is focused on addressing fundamental challenges in the field and expanding its capabilities for various industrial applications.

ProtectWise

Series B in 2015
ProtectWise is a cybersecurity company based in Denver that specializes in Cloud-Powered Network Detection and Response (NDR). Founded in April 2013, it offers advanced analytics for cloud, hybrid, and enterprise traffic, enabling organizations to enhance their security through real-time and retrospective threat detection. The platform provides full-fidelity packet captures that are indexed and retained indefinitely, creating a searchable network memory. With a focus on pervasive visibility and automated threat detection, ProtectWise employs machine learning and flow-based traffic algorithms to identify threats in real time and uncover previously unknown threats. The company emphasizes an intuitive and immersive visualizer for analytics and forensics, which aids in effective incident response and threat hunting. ProtectWise has raised over $70 million in funding and is led by industry veterans from prominent security firms.

PubNub

Series C in 2015
PubNub, Inc. is a provider of a Data Stream Network that enables developers to create real-time applications efficiently and at scale. Established in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a suite of solutions, including a Realtime Communication Platform and PubNub Chat, which allows users to manage chat functionalities. PubNub's technology supports various industries such as healthcare, gaming, social and entertainment, rideshare, taxi and food delivery, fleet tracking, e-learning, IoT, IT/DevOps, and marketplaces. With over 70 software development kits (SDKs) and rapid data transfer times, PubNub's infrastructure allows for seamless connectivity and management of real-time applications and IoT devices across the globe.

Onion ID

Seed Round in 2015
Onion ID, Inc. is a cloud-based software provider that specializes in security solutions for businesses, enabling them to effectively manage access and control across various digital properties. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Hayward, California, the company offers a suite of products that includes infrastructure access management, dynamic privilege management, secret storage, and automated auditing. Onion ID's solutions are designed to enhance security through activity visibility, license management, and user management, while also providing real-time oversight and invisible identity verification. As a subsidiary of Thycotic Software Ltd. since June 2020, Onion ID continues to focus on delivering customizable security measures to help enterprises address their specific access and credential management needs.

Vidder

Series B in 2015
Vidder is a cybersecurity company based in Campbell, California, specializing in access control solutions that enhance network security. Established in 2009, Vidder's technology is centered around the Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP) standard, which aims to mitigate network-based attacks by rendering servers invisible to unauthorized users. The company's offerings include managed services that safeguard valuable networked assets while ensuring pre-authenticated, context-aware access to enterprise applications. By focusing on blocking connectivity from unknown devices, Vidder provides organizations with a robust defense against cyber threats, thereby reducing security risks associated with their digital infrastructure.
Spot something off? Help us improve by flagging any incorrect or outdated information. Just email us at support@teaserclub.com. Your feedback is most welcome.