Yotta Energy
Venture Round in 2023
Yotta Energy Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Austin, Texas, specializes in the manufacture of innovative solar storage solutions. The company's flagship product, SolarLEAF, is a modular energy storage device that integrates with photovoltaic panels, designed to lower costs and enhance the resiliency of energy storage systems. By significantly reducing the soft costs associated with the design, installation, and maintenance of energy storage, SolarLEAF provides a more efficient alternative to traditional centralized systems. Additionally, Yotta Energy offers SolarPLEXUS, a gateway that optimizes the operation of SolarLEAF units and facilitates connectivity within the system. Their software platform further aggregates energy data to support utilities in managing grid operations and enables system owners to effectively manage their power and reduce expenses.
Vartega
Seed Round in 2022
Vartega Inc. is a technology development firm based in Golden, Colorado, that specializes in the recycling of carbon fiber, a strong and lightweight material used across various industries, including aerospace, automotive, wind energy, and sporting goods. Founded in 2014, Vartega employs a patented recycling process to transform carbon fiber scrap and waste into low-cost, high-quality products suitable for mass-market applications. The company’s offerings include semi-continuous, chopped, and milled carbon fiber, which can be utilized in thermoplastics, nonwoven fabrics, and molding compounds. By diverting carbon fiber waste from landfills, Vartega aims to enhance the sustainability of these industries, contributing to improved fuel economy and significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
Advanced Ionics
Seed Round in 2022
Advanced Ionics specializes in developing innovative electrolyzer technology for generating green hydrogen. The company's primary goal is to lower the costs associated with green hydrogen production by leveraging existing industrial infrastructure and minimizing electricity consumption. This approach supports global decarbonization efforts by offering tailored solutions for various industries.
Skyven Technologies
Seed Round in 2022
Skyven Technologies is an energy-as-a-service company specializing in decarbonizing industrial process heat. It works with manufacturers in hard-to-decarbonize industries, providing clean, emissions-free process heat at prices lower than natural gas. Skyven installs its advanced technology, such as the Arcturus line of steam generating heat pumps, with no upfront capital cost or disruption to existing processes. The company monitors carbon emissions in real-time and bills clients only for the clean energy delivered. It offers dashboards displaying real-time data-backed savings and carbon metrics.
Yotta Energy
Series A in 2021
Yotta Energy Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Austin, Texas, specializes in the manufacture of innovative solar storage solutions. The company's flagship product, SolarLEAF, is a modular energy storage device that integrates with photovoltaic panels, designed to lower costs and enhance the resiliency of energy storage systems. By significantly reducing the soft costs associated with the design, installation, and maintenance of energy storage, SolarLEAF provides a more efficient alternative to traditional centralized systems. Additionally, Yotta Energy offers SolarPLEXUS, a gateway that optimizes the operation of SolarLEAF units and facilitates connectivity within the system. Their software platform further aggregates energy data to support utilities in managing grid operations and enables system owners to effectively manage their power and reduce expenses.
Sonnest is a clinical healthcare company focused on developing innovative solutions for the myocardium. It specializes in an electrically sensitive imaging agent that assesses and monitors the heart's perfusion, structure, and function. This voltage-activated agent responds to ultrasound and the local electric field of the heart, allowing clinicians to determine the viability of heart tissue. By providing advanced imaging technology, Sonnest aims to enhance patient care and improve health outcomes. Additionally, the company addresses customer inquiries through various channels, including phone, email, and online applications, ensuring accessible support for its clients.
SpeechVive
Venture Round in 2020
SpeechVive Inc. is a medical device company developing a wearable speech device to assist people with Parkinson's disease by improving speech and communication. Founded in 2011 and based in Lafayette, Indiana, the company aims to enhance speech volume and clarity for daily life. The device is designed to suppress ambient background sound, which helps users hear themselves more clearly and speak more effectively, addressing communication challenges associated with Parkinson's disease.
Harmonic Bionics
Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2016, Harmonic Bionics specializes in designing and manufacturing robotic rehabilitation systems. Their primary product is a bilateral upper extremity robotic system that enhances rehabilitation therapy through automation, dynamic data capture, and connectivity.
Brobe
Venture Round in 2019
Brobe designs, manufactures, and sells adaptive clothing and post-operative accessories for breast cancer recovery and maternity care. Based in Austin, Texas, it serves customers, retailers, and distributors in the United States and internationally, primarily through online channels. The flagship product, The Brobe, is a robe with a built-in attached bra for breast cancer recovery and nursing, featuring pockets to hold post-operative drains and a detachable Recovery Bra with inner pockets for ice packs; its ¾-inch sleeves allow IV access and the durable, luxurious fabric supports comfortable wear. The line has expanded to include maternity and nursing garments such as the Mommy Brobe, and offers additional recovery garments and accessories like the Shower Belt. The company emphasizes patient wellness, independence, and dignity by providing functional, feminine garments designed for use before, during, and after recovery.
BinaryBridge
Convertible Note in 2019
BinaryBridge is a medical record system. They help preventable illnesses, injuries, deaths by helping governments allocate resources. They offer services that include mobile applications, peer-to-peer networking, remote technology, and rural clinics.
Scriptly Rx
Venture Round in 2018
Scriptly Rx is a provider of prescription drug pricing information services focused on helping individuals save money on their medications. The company offers ethically sourced discounts on prescription drugs, positioning itself as an alternative to traditional pharmaceutical pricing. Its services enable customers to access discount drug programs and compare prices across local pharmacies, effectively reducing both time spent and out-of-pocket expenses. By utilizing mobile technology, Scriptly Rx allows users to view price differences at nearby pharmacies, ensuring they can secure the most suitable price for their prescriptions. This approach aims to empower consumers in their purchasing decisions while promoting transparency in drug pricing.
ResilientGrid
Convertible Note in 2018
Founded in Austin, Texas in 2016, ResilientGrid develops advanced visualization software for electric utility control rooms. Its platform integrates data streams from various grid systems, enabling operators to monitor and secure resiliency and reliability against increasing threats.
teleCalm
Convertible Note in 2018
teleCalm specializes in managed phone services for individuals with cognitive challenges like Alzheimer's. It offers features such as call blocking, real-time alerts, and voicemail retrieval to protect users from unwanted calls, reduce isolation, and alleviate caregiver stress.
SHYFT Power Solutions
Seed Round in 2018
SHYFT Power Solutions develops an integrated hardware and software platform to monitor, manage, and control distributed energy resources from mobile and cloud interfaces. Its core offering, the SHYFT system, combines a hybrid smart meter and transfer switch to enable IoT-driven energy management that automatically transitions between the grid and backup sources. The company provides software that allows users to monitor, meter, and control power sources across sites, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial deployments. SHYFT focuses on industrial IoT and the orchestration of distributed energy resources to improve energy efficiency, resilience, and cost savings, with initiatives to expand decentralized power systems in markets with unreliable infrastructure.
AIQUEOUS
Convertible Note in 2018
AIQUEOUS is a developer of an online platform aimed at modernizing water and energy programs to create smarter utilities and cities. The platform provides user-friendly management and communication tools that simplify routine tasks, enhance operational performance, and reduce costs for utility and municipal services. By facilitating better management of customer-facing services, AIQUEOUS helps utilities strengthen their role as partners in the green revolution, amplifying their positive impact on communities.
DayOne Response
Series A in 2018
DayOne Response, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing and supplying innovative clean drinking water solutions primarily for disaster relief efforts. Founded in 2010, it offers a range of water and sanitation products, including the DayOne Waterbag and the P&G purifier of water treatment packet. The company's personal water purification unit is designed to effectively treat contaminated freshwater sources by removing various harmful substances such as sediment, arsenic, bacteria, lead, viruses, and protozoan cysts. By providing these essential products to relief organizations and government agencies globally, DayOne Response enhances the effectiveness of disaster response efforts, contributing to improved health and quality of life for affected populations.
Accelerist
Series A in 2018
Accelerist is a SaaS-based platform designed to facilitate strategic partnerships between corporations and nonprofits. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company uses advanced technology, data-driven insights, and industry expertise to connect organizations, measure impact, and accelerate social change.
kincrew
Convertible Note in 2018
Kincrew is a company that offers a platform aimed at assisting families navigating the challenges of divorce and separation. Its mobile and web application provides essential tools for managing family life, including an integrated family calendar, reimbursement requests, co-parent payments, budgeting features, and communication tracking. The platform is designed to minimize conflict and stress for both parents and children, facilitating a more harmonious co-parenting experience. Additionally, it allows legal professionals to access court-admissible records, further enhancing its utility for families in transition. Established in 2014, Kincrew is dedicated to fostering environments where both parents and children can thrive despite the difficulties of separation.
Acadeum
Convertible Note in 2017
Acadeum is a developer of the Academic Sharing Platform, which facilitates course sharing among universities. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company, previously known as College Consortium, aims to enhance accessibility to higher education by creating a marketplace where students can select online courses from a network of participating institutions. This platform allows faculty to review and choose courses that fulfill graduation requirements and financial aid eligibility. By supporting the formation of course-sharing consortia, Acadeum collaborates with various educational organizations, such as the Council of Independent Colleges and the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, to provide students with diverse educational opportunities and help them progress toward graduation.
OneSeventeen Media
Convertible Note in 2017
Founded in 2008 and based in Austin, Texas, OneSeventeen Media develops digital tools promoting children's mental well-being. Its flagship product, MyMobileMentor, empowers kids to manage life challenges through skill-building. The company also offers an integrated behavior management system for schools.
On the dot woman
Series A in 2017
On The Dot is a women's empowerment organization dedicated to providing mentors to young women all around the world. Hey, you! (Yes, you.) We're here to give you all the tools you need to succeed in your career, whether it's moving up in the workplace, making a tense professional environment a more fun one, or ditching the whole 9-5 thing altogether and becoming your own boss.
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AIQUEOUS
Convertible Note in 2017
AIQUEOUS is a developer of an online platform aimed at modernizing water and energy programs to create smarter utilities and cities. The platform provides user-friendly management and communication tools that simplify routine tasks, enhance operational performance, and reduce costs for utility and municipal services. By facilitating better management of customer-facing services, AIQUEOUS helps utilities strengthen their role as partners in the green revolution, amplifying their positive impact on communities.
Querium Corporation, founded in 2013 and based in Austin, Texas, develops a mobile learning software platform focused on enhancing critical STEM skills for students. The company's flagship product, StepWise, delivers personalized and bite-sized lessons through an easy-to-use interface, utilizing a patent-pending expert system that simulates the guidance of a master teacher or tutor. This virtual tutor is available 24/7, providing step-by-step assistance to motivate students in their learning journey. Querium also offers targeted solutions such as the Ace Accuplacer math placement test tool and a mobile-ready review resource for Texas students preparing for the STAAR Algebra I EOC assessment. Additionally, the company provides tools for workforce development, teaching essential math skills through real-world scenarios, and technology solutions for educational publishers. Querium's innovative approach aims to prepare students for college and equip them with the necessary skills for future success in STEM fields.
OneSeventeen Media
Convertible Note in 2016
Founded in 2008 and based in Austin, Texas, OneSeventeen Media develops digital tools promoting children's mental well-being. Its flagship product, MyMobileMentor, empowers kids to manage life challenges through skill-building. The company also offers an integrated behavior management system for schools.
Brobe designs, manufactures, and sells adaptive clothing and post-operative accessories for breast cancer recovery and maternity care. Based in Austin, Texas, it serves customers, retailers, and distributors in the United States and internationally, primarily through online channels. The flagship product, The Brobe, is a robe with a built-in attached bra for breast cancer recovery and nursing, featuring pockets to hold post-operative drains and a detachable Recovery Bra with inner pockets for ice packs; its ¾-inch sleeves allow IV access and the durable, luxurious fabric supports comfortable wear. The line has expanded to include maternity and nursing garments such as the Mommy Brobe, and offers additional recovery garments and accessories like the Shower Belt. The company emphasizes patient wellness, independence, and dignity by providing functional, feminine garments designed for use before, during, and after recovery.
FlowBelow Aero
Venture Round in 2016
FlowBelow Aero specializes in designing and developing aerodynamic systems aimed at enhancing the fuel efficiency of tractors in the automotive industry. Their flagship product, the FlowBelow Tractor AeroKit, features a combination of wheel covers and tractor tandem fairings that collectively form a comprehensive aerodynamic solution. This system is engineered to reduce drag and fuel consumption by effectively managing airflow around the tractor's exposed rear wheels, thereby minimizing turbulence. FlowBelow's innovations not only seek to improve the operational efficiency of modern trucking but also contribute to environmental sustainability by addressing the significant ecological impact of the US trucking industry. Additionally, the company is committed to fostering green manufacturing jobs within the United States.