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Qnovia is a biotechnology company specializing in aerosol science. It develops innovative devices and formulations for safely delivering a wide range of pharmaceuticals and nicotine via inhalation. The company aims to enhance public health by creating efficient medical devices, responsibly sourcing materials, advocating for legislation, providing transparent product information, and promoting sensible oversight.
Hungry is a Washington D.C.-based company that operates a food catering and delivery marketplace. Founded by Eman Pahlavani, Shy Pahlevani, and Jeff Grass, Hungry connects independent chefs with businesses seeking high-quality catered meals. The platform offers a variety of prepared meals for different occasions, allowing businesses to order office lunches from a network of local chefs with curated menus. Hungry is committed to community improvement through initiatives like the ‘Fight Against Hunger’ program, which donates one meal to those in need for every two purchased, and the ‘WeRecycle’ program, which promotes environmental waste reduction by offering biodegradable plates and cutlery. The company has operations in several major U.S. cities, including Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, and New York City, with plans to expand its footprint to 23 cities by the end of 2021.
Qnovia
Venture Round in 2023
Qnovia is a biotechnology company specializing in aerosol science. It develops innovative devices and formulations for safely delivering a wide range of pharmaceuticals and nicotine via inhalation. The company aims to enhance public health by creating efficient medical devices, responsibly sourcing materials, advocating for legislation, providing transparent product information, and promoting sensible oversight.
Percent is a fintech company that operates an API-first platform for the modern credit marketplace. Established in 2018, it empowers investors, borrowers, and underwriters by streamlining private credit transactions, from sourcing to servicing, at reduced costs. To date, Percent has facilitated over $1.2 billion in transaction volume within the multi-trillion-dollar private credit industry.
Qnovia is a biotechnology company specializing in aerosol science. It develops innovative devices and formulations for safely delivering a wide range of pharmaceuticals and nicotine via inhalation. The company aims to enhance public health by creating efficient medical devices, responsibly sourcing materials, advocating for legislation, providing transparent product information, and promoting sensible oversight.
Humankind
Seed Round in 2022
Humankind operates as a Conversational Commerce SaaS platform that enables brands and retailers to offer personalized, human-led selling experiences through SMS. This innovative approach represents a new sales channel that enhances shopper engagement and significantly boosts conversion rates, achieving increases between 500% and 1,500%, along with higher average order values. The platform utilizes advanced communication technology, including built-in AI and natural language processing, to manage numerous customer interactions efficiently. By providing hyper-personalized expert recommendations, Humankind allows businesses to deliver tailored shopping experiences akin to having a personal consultant, such as a stylist or dietician, accessible via text message. This model not only enhances customer satisfaction and loyalty but also allows brands to turn this service into a profitable channel without the need for free offerings.
Natural Fiber Welding
Series B in 2022
Natural Fiber Welding, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Peoria, Illinois, specializes in the manufacture and supply of sustainable fabrics and materials derived from natural fibers. The company has developed a circularity platform that produces high-performance, plastic-free materials from plants, which are applicable across various industries, including fashion, footwear, automotive, and upholstery. By integrating its innovative technology into existing supply chains, Natural Fiber Welding enables brands to design and scale environmentally friendly products, thereby promoting sustainability in material usage.
MycoTechnology
Series E in 2022
MycoTechnology is a food technology company based in Aurora, Colorado, that specializes in utilizing fungi-based food-processing platforms to enhance the flavor and nutritional value of agricultural products. Incorporated in 2013, the company addresses challenges in the food, beverage, and flavor industries through innovative solutions. One of its key products, ClearTaste, is an all-natural, GMO-free, organic bitter blocker that is both Kosher and Halal certified, designed to improve the flavor profile of various agricultural offerings. Additionally, MycoTechnology engages in the fermentation of agricultural products using gourmet fungi, producing items such as myceliated chocolate and enhanced coffee beans. The company also develops and licenses technology aimed at naturally improving the flavor characteristics of robusta and arabica coffee, thereby enabling food producers to incorporate healthier ingredients and strengthen brand association.
Lemon Perfect
Venture Round in 2022
Lemon Perfect is a beverage company that makes zero-sugar, cold-pressed lemon water with no artificial flavors or sweeteners. The drink provides electrolytes from potassium and vitamin C to support hydration and health, offering a convenient, refreshing option for hydration anytime. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Riptide
Venture Round in 2022
Riptide is a text messaging platform that facilitates real-time communication among last-mile delivery customers, drivers, and dispatchers. Its application enhances operational efficiency for distributed services by enabling businesses to stay informed about their customers in an informal manner.
Hooray Foods
Seed Round in 2021
Hooray Foods, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in producing plant-based meat products, specifically designed to mimic the taste and cooking experience of traditional bacon. Utilizing a proprietary fat encapsulation technique, Hooray Foods creates products that sizzle, smell, and taste like real bacon while being gluten-free, soy-free, nitrite-free, and hormone-free. The company aims to provide consumers with a healthy, affordable, and flavorful alternative to bacon, catering to those looking to reduce meat consumption without sacrificing taste. Hooray Foods sells its products through various partners, markets, and cafes, making plant-based options accessible to a wider audience.
Swiftline
Series A in 2021
Swiftline is a technology company that empowers e-commerce sellers by providing integrated software tools driven by data science. Their offerings include automated optimization strategies, business-building services, and access to growth capital, tailored to help e-commerce businesses thrive in the dynamic online marketplace and direct-to-consumer environments. Swiftline collaborates with leading platforms to enhance its services and explore strategic opportunities for its clients.
Rares.io
Seed Round in 2021
Rares.io operates a social investing platform that enables individuals to invest in the sneaker culture through fractional ownership of rare and collectible sneakers. By offering shares in specific sneakers, Rares eliminates the need for buyers to contend with traditional purchasing challenges, such as long lines or online bots. The platform provides educational resources, including videos and tools, to help users understand the value of their investments based on the unique stories and attributes of each shoe. Sneakers are made available through Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), allowing users to buy and trade shares after the IPO closes. This model not only facilitates investment but also encourages community engagement among sneaker enthusiasts, enabling users to connect, share insights, and trade with one another. By fostering a social environment, Rares.io seeks to create a marketplace that reflects the culture and excitement surrounding sneaker collecting.
Salted
Venture Round in 2021
Salted is a platform focused on developing and scaling healthier quick-service restaurant brands. The company operates an online cooking tutorial platform that offers subscription-based virtual cooking classes. Subscribers can access a variety of cooking video tutorials via the Internet, allowing aspiring chefs and individuals to learn cooking in an engaging and convenient manner. By providing this digital learning experience, Salted aims to promote better culinary practices without the traditional overhead costs associated with physical restaurant operations.
New Age Meats
Series A in 2021
New Age Meats is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in producing cultivated meat through an innovative automated, data-driven platform that utilizes stem cell technology. By growing meat from animal cells instead of relying on traditional animal slaughter, New Age Meats aims to create healthier and more sustainable food options.
Rodo Inc. is a technology-driven company that operates a car leasing software application designed to simplify the process of leasing or purchasing new vehicles. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, Rodo offers users access to a wide array of car listings from over 200 dealerships across the region. The platform employs proprietary technology and data analytics to provide personalized vehicle options based on user preferences, enabling a straightforward mobile-first leasing experience. Rodo's innovative approach eliminates the need for customers to visit dealerships, allowing for a seamless three-step process that includes free vehicle delivery. Formerly known as Honcker Inc., the company rebranded to Rodo in September 2019 to better reflect its mission of enhancing transparency and efficiency in the automotive leasing industry.
Natural Fiber Welding
Venture Round in 2021
Natural Fiber Welding, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Peoria, Illinois, specializes in the manufacture and supply of sustainable fabrics and materials derived from natural fibers. The company has developed a circularity platform that produces high-performance, plastic-free materials from plants, which are applicable across various industries, including fashion, footwear, automotive, and upholstery. By integrating its innovative technology into existing supply chains, Natural Fiber Welding enables brands to design and scale environmentally friendly products, thereby promoting sustainability in material usage.
FIGUR8, Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2016 as an MIT spin-off, specializing in advanced wearable sensor technology to measure body movement related to musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. The company's innovative solution integrates smart biosensors, intuitive software, and artificial intelligence to collect and analyze movement data without the need for cumbersome cameras. This technology accurately identifies the sources of MSK pathology, providing essential insights that enhance patient recovery and care management. By enabling trainers, therapists, and physicians to objectively assess musculoskeletal performance, FIGUR8's platform not only improves access to care but also empowers patients to take control of their health. The comprehensive approach records value throughout the entire episode of care, from injury to recovery, ultimately reducing costs and improving health outcomes.
Hooray Foods
Seed Round in 2021
Hooray Foods, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in producing plant-based meat products, specifically designed to mimic the taste and cooking experience of traditional bacon. Utilizing a proprietary fat encapsulation technique, Hooray Foods creates products that sizzle, smell, and taste like real bacon while being gluten-free, soy-free, nitrite-free, and hormone-free. The company aims to provide consumers with a healthy, affordable, and flavorful alternative to bacon, catering to those looking to reduce meat consumption without sacrificing taste. Hooray Foods sells its products through various partners, markets, and cafes, making plant-based options accessible to a wider audience.
Collectable
Series A in 2021
Collectable is a pioneering fractional investment platform specializing in sports collectibles, enabling investors of all backgrounds to engage in high-end collectibles akin to stock investments. The company facilitates the buying, selling, and trading of equity interests in rare and culturally significant assets, thus enhancing access and liquidity in the collectibles market. By promoting a democratized approach to investment, Collectable aims to elevate the collectibles asset class through increased transparency and optionality. The platform has garnered significant attention from major media outlets, highlighting its role in reshaping the intersection of sports, alternative asset investing, and collectibles.
Keycafe
Venture Round in 2021
Keycafe Inc. offers an online platform that enables the remote management of access to homes and rental properties. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, the company provides a combination of software as a service (SaaS) and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for efficient key exchange and property access management. It caters to both consumers and enterprises, facilitating secure and convenient access for homeowners and rental property managers.
Pex is a company that specializes in digital rights technology, focusing on providing transparency and accuracy in the licensing and management of content. Its advanced technology operates with remarkable speed and scale, allowing for efficient transactions that simplify global licensing processes. This empowers digital platforms to make real-time decisions regarding content usage, while also enabling creators to use copyrighted material without concerns of infringement. Additionally, Pex ensures that rightsholders receive proper credit and compensation for their work. The company is committed to building inclusive and equitable solutions that address the complexities of digital rights management.
New Wave Foods
Series A in 2021
New Wave Foods, Inc., established in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in producing and selling plant-based seafood products. The company offers a range of shrimp alternatives, including sautéed, grilled, breaded, and fried options, as well as shrimp tacos and salads. These products are made from sustainably sourced seaweed, soy protein, and natural flavors, providing a sustainable and healthier alternative to traditional seafood. New Wave Foods serves customers in the culinary market across the United States, positioning itself as a leader in sustainable seafood.
Travelstride
Venture Round in 2021
Travelstride, incorporated in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, operates a comprehensive reviews marketplace that connects travelers with a variety of pre-planned travel experiences, including guided tours, adventure travel packages, and small ship and river cruises. The platform allows users to search for trips by destination, activity type, and travel company, facilitating the discovery of suitable travel options. With over 50,000 professionally planned trips available worldwide, Travelstride caters to diverse preferences and budgets, offering itineraries crafted by more than 1,500 local experts and global companies. The company aims to enhance travel experiences by fostering a community that encourages exploration and connection through well-planned journeys. Travelstride has influenced over three million travelers, supported by a team with extensive backgrounds in the travel and tech industries, and has received recognition as a leading resource for tours and travel technology innovation.
MasonHub
Venture Round in 2021
MasonHub, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in logistics and supply chain management through its artificial intelligence-based platform. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Rancho Cucamonga, California, MasonHub offers a software as a service (SaaS) solution that facilitates real-time inventory management, order processing, returns handling, and shipping optimization. The platform enables businesses to gain comprehensive visibility into their omnichannel supply chains, allowing them to connect various e-commerce tools, oversee fulfillment activities, and manage inventory efficiently. Additionally, MasonHub operates a fulfillment center to support shipping needs, aiming to modernize the logistics industry with advanced technology and personalized service.
Kinderfarms
Venture Round in 2021
Kinderfarms is a manufacturer focused on health powders and drinks, specializing in natural hydration solutions. Their products contain no artificial ingredients, sweeteners, or colors, making them a healthy choice for consumers. All offerings are natural, vegan, fructose-free, and gluten-free, which supports various dietary preferences. Kinderfarms aims to enhance hydration levels effectively, delivering essential electrolytes rapidly into the bloodstream. The company also provides online sales and shipping services, ensuring accessibility for customers seeking reliable hydration options.
June Homes
Series A in 2021
June Homes is a tech platform that streamlines apartment rentals. It offers private rooms in prime locations with flexible stays from one month, eliminating broker fees for a convenient user experience.
Players' Lounge
Venture Round in 2021
Players' Lounge Inc., also known as Players' Lounge Online, is a social gaming startup founded in 2016 and based in New Castle, Delaware. The company offers an online platform that allows gamers to compete in e-sports competitions for cash and prizes. Players can connect with others who are interested in playing their favorite video games for monetary rewards, either by challenging individuals directly or participating in organized tournaments. By catering to casual gamers, Players' Lounge provides an accessible opportunity for a wider audience to engage in competitive gaming and potentially earn money, rather than limiting such opportunities to a select few professional players.
Elemind
Venture Round in 2021
Elemind Technologies is a neurotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing wearable devices that utilize innovative neuromodulation techniques to process and compute brainwave activity. By precisely timing audio output, Elemind's technology aims to shape brainwaves and alter brain states, enabling users to enhance attention and improve sleep. Through its cutting-edge approach, Elemind seeks to advance the understanding and manipulation of brain functions for better cognitive health and performance.
Bryte Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Los Altos, California, is an AI-powered restorative sleep technology company. It specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-connected and robotics-powered bed designed to optimize restorative sleep. The company's flagship product, The Restorative Bed™, uses real-time control of temperature, pressure points, and room environment to enhance total sleep time, improve sleep efficiency, and balance different stages of sleep. Bryte also offers insurance and white glove services, and retails its products through physical stores and online platforms. Additionally, the company sells books online.
PlusPlus
Venture Round in 2020
PlusPlus offers a SaaS platform for technical professionals' learning and development. It automates employee onboarding, workshops, and tech-talks at scale, helping companies attract and retain employees.
MetaMap is a customer identity platform that focuses on providing accurate and unique identity verification solutions, particularly in emerging markets. The company offers a suite of tools designed to transform unknown users into trusted individuals online by leveraging regional data sources integrated with global information. This comprehensive approach enables businesses to enhance their understanding of users, ultimately allowing merchants to extend more opportunities to a broader audience. By partnering with developers and enterprises, MetaMap supports the scaling and differentiation of their services through improved trust-based interactions.
Rezolve AI
Seed Round in 2020
Rezolve AI specializes in providing an AI-driven platform designed to enhance employee servicing experiences through automation. The platform focuses on streamlining complex human resources processes, allowing organizations to manage routine tasks in areas such as IT support and employee onboarding efficiently. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Rezolve AI's solution automates customer help desks and internal training programs, thus enabling a more autonomous environment for employees. The platform incorporates pre-built "auto-resolution" skills that allow for the handling of common IT tickets without manual intervention, ultimately increasing employee engagement and satisfaction while reducing costs associated with traditional support services.
Lunchbox Technologies
Series A in 2020
Lunchbox Technologies Inc. is a company that specializes in providing digital ordering solutions tailored for restaurants. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, it offers a comprehensive platform that enables restaurants to create applications, websites, and kiosk ordering systems. The tools provided by Lunchbox Technologies allow restaurants to develop customizable digital ordering experiences, enhancing customer engagement and streamlining the ordering process. By integrating various features such as app and web ordering, the company aims to help restaurants maintain a strong connection with their brand while improving operational efficiency.
Pie Systems
Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2018 in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pie Systems specializes in VAT reclaim software for tourists shopping abroad. Its digital-first approach enables a fully contactless refund process, promoting ease and health safety.
Haus
Venture Round in 2020
Haus specializes in the manufacturing and distillation of wine and spirits. Haus is taking on the American liquor industry, which hasn’t changed since prohibition. Through products made with only natural ingredients, new approaches to distribution, and transparent processes.
Parade is a Brooklyn-based underwear company specializing in designer eco-friendly undergarments. Their products are crafted from 85% recycled polyamide and certified Oeko-Tex Standard 100, ensuring they're free from harmful chemicals for both skin and the environment.
Fitnescity
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Fitnescity is a consumer health platform that partners with local labs to provide accessible health tests. It offers detailed protocols, comprehensive reports via analytics platform, and follow-up support to enhance users' wellness journey.
Smalls is a direct-to-consumer cat food company that produces human-grade, fresh meals for cats delivered to customers. Its products are prepared with fresh meat and a small amount of green vegetables, gently cooked to lock in nutrients and moisture, and offered in customized kits tailored to a cat's nutritional needs. Founded in 2017 by Matt Michaelson and Calvin Hughes and based in New York, Smalls focuses on convenient, high-quality meals designed for cats.
MycoTechnology
Series D in 2020
MycoTechnology is a food technology company based in Aurora, Colorado, that specializes in utilizing fungi-based food-processing platforms to enhance the flavor and nutritional value of agricultural products. Incorporated in 2013, the company addresses challenges in the food, beverage, and flavor industries through innovative solutions. One of its key products, ClearTaste, is an all-natural, GMO-free, organic bitter blocker that is both Kosher and Halal certified, designed to improve the flavor profile of various agricultural offerings. Additionally, MycoTechnology engages in the fermentation of agricultural products using gourmet fungi, producing items such as myceliated chocolate and enhanced coffee beans. The company also develops and licenses technology aimed at naturally improving the flavor characteristics of robusta and arabica coffee, thereby enabling food producers to incorporate healthier ingredients and strengthen brand association.
Tapcart is a mobile commerce software platform that enables brands to build native mobile shopping apps for their ecommerce stores without coding. The platform integrates with Shopify and supports the creation and management of mobile apps connected to storefronts, along with features such as marketing automation, push notifications, customer reviews, analytics, and various ecommerce integrations. Since its founding in 2017, Tapcart has served thousands of Shopify brands and is based in Santa Monica, California.
USA Rare Earth
Venture Round in 2020
Founded in 2019, USA Rare Earth is a vertically integrated company focused on processing and exploration of minerals. It operates the Round Top Heavy Rare Earth project with an 80% interest, which hosts critical heavy rare earth elements, lithium, gallium, uranium, and beryllium. The company aims to be one of the lowest cost producers globally, supporting U.S. defense industries and consumer electronics.
Hungry is a Washington D.C.-based company that operates a food catering and delivery marketplace. Founded by Eman Pahlavani, Shy Pahlevani, and Jeff Grass, Hungry connects independent chefs with businesses seeking high-quality catered meals. The platform offers a variety of prepared meals for different occasions, allowing businesses to order office lunches from a network of local chefs with curated menus. Hungry is committed to community improvement through initiatives like the ‘Fight Against Hunger’ program, which donates one meal to those in need for every two purchased, and the ‘WeRecycle’ program, which promotes environmental waste reduction by offering biodegradable plates and cutlery. The company has operations in several major U.S. cities, including Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, and New York City, with plans to expand its footprint to 23 cities by the end of 2021.
Salesken is a conversational intelligence platform that enhances the effectiveness of sales teams by providing real-time insights and cues during customer interactions. The platform analyzes sales conversations to identify performance gaps, enabling sales representatives to engage customers more effectively and improve revenue generation. By offering customized learning content and support, Salesken helps sales teams refine their skills and reduce customer acquisition costs. Its clientele includes leading organizations across various sectors, such as Education, Finance, and Software, which leverage Salesken's technology to optimize their sales processes and ensure better outcomes in customer engagement.
Aligned Carbon
Venture Round in 2020
Aligned Carbon Inc. is a manufacturer of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) specifically designed for the integrated circuit industry. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company produces semiconductor-pure, aligned CNTs that are available on industry-standard wafers at a manufacturing scale. These CNTs are uniquely aligned in arrays that cover full semiconductor substrates and can be purified to be either entirely semiconducting or metallic. Aligned Carbon's technology facilitates a transition away from traditional silicon, allowing semiconductor foundries to achieve significant improvements in speed, energy efficiency, and performance in applications such as logic processing, signal processing, and advanced sensing technologies. The company's innovations enable clients to enhance computing applications through the integration of carbon nanotube logic with conventional silicon logic and memory, thereby addressing growing demands in the semiconductor sector.
Qnovia
Convertible Note in 2020
Qnovia is a biotechnology company specializing in aerosol science. It develops innovative devices and formulations for safely delivering a wide range of pharmaceuticals and nicotine via inhalation. The company aims to enhance public health by creating efficient medical devices, responsibly sourcing materials, advocating for legislation, providing transparent product information, and promoting sensible oversight.
Archer Roose
Venture Round in 2020
Archer Roose is a global wine brand dedicated to making wine more accessible via innovative packaging like cans and kegs. They focus on sustainability and transparency, offering artisan-quality wines at affordable prices.
Sunscoop
Venture Round in 2020
Sunscoop is a plant-based ice cream startup based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2017. The company specializes in creating allergen-friendly ice cream flavors that cater to consumers seeking delicious and healthy alternatives. Sunscoop's products are crafted from organic coconut cream and superfoods, and they contain no refined sugar, addressing a significant gap in the market for allergen-friendly foods. By focusing on clean and vibrant ingredients, Sunscoop enables individuals with dietary restrictions to enjoy ice cream without the worry of allergens.
BeeRoll
Venture Round in 2020
BeeRoll develops a brand marketing platform that connects businesses with consumers to create authentic video advertisement stories. Leveraging artificial intelligence, the platform sources videos tailored to diverse audiences and social trends, enabling brands to efficiently produce engaging content.
Stemit
Venture Round in 2020
Stemit develops audio content management technology that extracts stems (individual tracks) from multi-track recordings. Its platform securely licenses and distributes these stems, tracking usage and collecting revenues, thereby unlocking new revenue streams for record labels and artists from their existing music catalogs.
Holonic Technologies
Venture Round in 2020
Holonic Technologies, established in 2017 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, specializes in a machine-learning platform designed to enhance existing software. The company's AI-driven system refactors, identifies, and repairs coding flaws, allowing businesses to minimize technical debt and deploy reliable software.
Recess
Venture Round in 2020
Recess, LLC is a consumer wellness brand based in New York, specializing in the production of canned beverages infused with hemp extract and adaptogens. Founded in 2017, the company aims to provide products that promote balance, clarity, and inspiration in an increasingly stressful world. Its offerings include sparkling water designed to enhance mental performance by improving concentration and attention. By incorporating powerful natural ingredients, Recess seeks to deliver a calming and balanced drinking experience, allowing consumers to feel more productive and creative.
Yumi is a company that specializes in providing science-based meal delivery services for infants and young children. It focuses on producing fresh, nutrient-dense, and low-sugar baby food designed to meet the dietary needs of various age groups. Yumi aims to help parents understand the nutritional value of what they are feeding their children, particularly during the crucial early years of development. By offering a convenient and health-oriented solution, Yumi supports parents in ensuring their children receive optimal nutrition for brain development and overall well-being.
AuDIGENT is an audience intelligence platform that empowers brands to optimize their online video ad targeting, engagement, and ROI using actionable data and analytics. It also enables artists and influencers to monetize their social influence. The company operates globally with teams in New York, Philadelphia, and London.
Rocket Money
Series B in 2019
Rocket Money, formerly known as Truebill, Inc., is a financial management application that helps users track and manage their subscriptions and recurring bills. Launched in 2015 and based in San Francisco, the platform allows users to connect their bank accounts or credit card statements to gain a comprehensive view of their spending. Users can easily identify unwanted subscriptions and cancel them with just a few clicks. Additionally, Rocket Money monitors financial statements, providing monthly digests and important alerts about changes in payment amounts. This service aims to enhance users' financial health by optimizing spending and reducing unnecessary expenses.
Revel is a company dedicated to accelerating electric vehicle (EV) adoption in urban areas through its all-electric rideshare service and network of fast-charging stations. The company operates a fleet of easily recognizable blue electric vehicles, providing a cleaner, safer, and more affordable rideshare experience. Revel places a strong emphasis on safety and cleanliness, utilizing vetted drivers and regularly detailed cars to ensure high service standards. Additionally, Revel offers electric mopeds that can be booked through a mobile application, allowing users to locate the nearest moped and start their ride conveniently. This combination of rideshare services and charging infrastructure positions Revel as a key player in promoting sustainable transportation solutions.
Atoms is a design company founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, specializing in fashion and footwear. The company focuses on manufacturing, designing, and retailing sleek, custom-fit sneakers for both men and women. Atoms combines indigenous craftsmanship with modern design to create daily-wear shoes tailored to individual preferences. By catering to the specific needs and desired aesthetics of customers, Atoms enables individuals to find and purchase shoes crafted to their specifications.
Sunday is a subscription-based lawn care service that uses climate, soil, and satellite data to provide personalized plans for garden and lawn maintenance. Founded in Boulder, Colorado in 2019 by Coulter and Trent Lewis, Sunday aims to make gardening convenient and sustainable.
Mighty Buildings
Series A in 2019
Founded in 2017, Mighty Buildings is a pioneering construction technology company based in San Francisco. It specializes in manufacturing custom houses using proprietary 3D printing techniques, aiming to revolutionize the residential housing market by reducing waste and enhancing energy efficiency.
Grenco Science
Series A in 2019
Grenco Science is a prominent manufacturer of portable vaporizers, renowned for its innovative and user-friendly designs. The company was the first to introduce a tank system specifically tailored for essential oils and personal aromatherapy, combining advanced functionality with ease of transport. Grenco Science is committed to community engagement through its Charity Series, which features products linked to nonprofit organizations, donating a portion of proceeds to support various causes. Additionally, the company collaborates with leading artists and brand ambassadors in its Artist Series, further enhancing its brand while contributing to the arts community.
Founded in 2011, Subspace specializes in Network-as-a-Service solutions. It optimizes network performance for real-time applications, including multiplayer games, voice and video services, fintech platforms, transportation apps, and other internet applications. By leveraging cloud capabilities, Subspace enables clients to enhance user experience with minimal configuration changes.
Alyce, Inc. is an AI-powered platform based in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in personalized gifting for sales and marketing. Founded in 2015, the company redefines direct mail and promotional gifting through its scalable and sustainable approach to account-based marketing. Alyce's platform leverages social data to recommend ideal gifts, simplifying the process of sending personalized gifts to clients and prospects. It handles everything from order and shipping to reporting, facilitating one-to-one gifting and large-scale campaigns. This innovative platform aims to foster genuine relationships in the B2B space, providing measurable outcomes that significantly enhance account engagement and sales pipeline performance compared to traditional methods.
Future, established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in personalized online fitness coaching. The company offers one-on-one digital training sessions tailored to clients' needs, whether they're at home, in the gym, or on-the-go. Future's team of coaches comprises experienced professionals who have trained athletes, celebrities, and working individuals alike.
Wild Earth
Series A in 2019
Wild Earth is a technology-driven pet food company that develops plant-based, clean-protein diets for pets. It aims to provide healthier nutrition that is more humane and environmentally sustainable than conventional pet foods. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, Wild Earth emphasizes science-based formulations to meet pets' nutritional needs while reducing environmental impact.
NJOY
Private Equity Round in 2019
Founded in 2007, NJOY is a pioneering American company manufacturing and distributing electronic cigarette products for adult smokers. Its product range includes rechargeable and non-rechargeable e-cigarettes, disposable devices, accessories, and nicotine salt formulations. Sold nationwide through retail stores, convenience outlets, and online channels, NJOY aims to provide smokers with an alternative to combustible cigarettes.
PAX Labs
Venture Round in 2019
PAX Labs, Inc. is a prominent manufacturer of loose-leaf vaporizers and accessories designed for dry herbs and concentrates. With a focus on innovation and premium design, PAX offers a range of products including the PAX 3, PAX 2, and PAX Era, alongside their related accessories. The company also provides an online mobile application to enhance user experience. Founded in 2004 and initially known as Ploom, Inc., PAX Labs rebranded in 2015 and has since established itself as a leader in the vaporization technology sector. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, PAX Labs distributes its products through a network of retailers and distributors in the United States and internationally, as well as via online platforms.
Cardea Bio
Series A in 2019
Cardea Bio, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, focused on developing and commercializing bioelectronics for research and diagnostics. Established in 2013, Cardea utilizes proprietary graphene-based digital biosensors to create advanced biosensor hardware, software, and molecular infrastructure, enabling precision healthcare through improved diagnostic capabilities. The company's product offerings include the AGILE R100, an innovative assay for drug discovery, and the AGILE R200, an automated high-throughput screening solution. Cardea's biosensors convert biomolecular interactions into digital data, allowing for real-time biological signal analysis and access to streaming multi-omics data. Their solutions cater to various applications in life sciences and healthcare, such as small molecule validation, antibody characterization, and biomolecular analysis.
Eridan
Venture Round in 2019
Eridan is a Norwegian company specializing in advanced wireless communication technologies. It develops digital sampling radios for 4G, 5G, and beyond, utilizing a unique transceiver architecture that eliminates the need for linear power amplifiers, resulting in significant energy savings.
Sandbox VR
Series A in 2019
Sandbox VR is a virtual reality company that provides fully immersive, location-based VR experiences powered by real-time full-body motion capture and advanced VR technology. The platform supports social, multiplayer gameplay, enabling teams to collaborate in shared narrative-driven adventures within a physical venue. Founded in 2016 and based in Los Angeles, California, Sandbox VR operates at locations including the Bay Area and Hong Kong. The company emphasizes premium, immersive experiences that merge real-world movement with virtual environments, aiming to deliver experiences akin to a holodeck where players explore storytelling-driven scenarios together.
Skyways
Venture Round in 2019
Founded in 2017, Skyways is a Texas-based company developing advanced unmanned aerial systems. They specialize in vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drones for cargo transportation, with a payload capacity of up to 45 pounds. Their focus lies in creating autonomous delivery drones equipped with software and AI technology for full autonomy and large-scale fleet operations.
KidzToPros
Venture Round in 2019
KidzToPros, LLC is a provider of after-school enrichment programs, specializing in connecting parents with private sports coaches through its online platform. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Fremont, California, the company offers a diverse range of activities, including soccer, basketball, tennis, chess, martial arts, coding, street hockey, lacrosse, cricket, baseball, softball, fun science, and gymnastics. By facilitating access to quality coaching and educational experiences, KidzToPros aims to enhance children's development and promote active lifestyles.
Enventys Partners
Venture Round in 2019
Enventys Partners is a vertically integrated product development, crowdfunding and inbound marketing agency that helps startups and established companies move from concept to production. The firm provides design, engineering, prototyping, sourcing, manufacturing, fulfillment, product crowdfunding and marketing under one roof, with services spanning research, industrial design, branding, video and software development. With more than 15 years in the field, it combines product development with digital marketing to bring new products to market and validate demand. The company operates from five offices in the United States and one in Asia and originated from the merger of Enventys and Command Partners.
Hemper Co LLC, established in 2015 and based in Hauppauge, New York, specializes in retailing smoking essentials and accessories. The company operates through a monthly subscription service, the Hemper Box, which includes a variety of products such as glass pieces, smoking accessories, cleaning supplies, and smell-proof technologies. Additionally, Hemper offers a wide range of individual products, including bongs, rigs, glass pipes, vaporizers, and rolling papers. The company is known for its celebrity-curated boxes, which feature original artwork and have become collectors' items. Hemper's products are available both online and in over 1,000 retail stores nationwide, with plans to expand to 3,000 locations by the end of 2019. The company also develops and designs its own in-house brands, serving customers in the United States, Canada, and worldwide.
Songclip (Audiobyte)
Series A in 2018
Songclip™ is a new licensed music format built specifically for texting, social posts, and quick communication. Songclip’s multi-patented networked product solution, the Songclip API, integrates seamlessly into social platforms, mobile apps, and virtual marketplaces to drive expression, monetization, and music streaming. Songclip operates the world’s foremost searchable library of 5-30 second meta-tagged music clips, in partnership with the music industry. For more information, visit songclip.com
Mythical Games
Series A in 2018
Mythical Games Inc. is a game technology studio founded in 2018 and based in Sherman Oaks, California, with an additional office in Seattle, Washington. The company develops blockchain-based games and aims to create a new generation of gaming experiences by enabling true ownership of digital assets, verifiable scarcity, and integrated secondary markets. Its flagship title, Blankos, is a casual multiplayer game where players can buy, trade, and sell their unique designs. Mythical Games also provides tools for content creators and brands, allowing them to customize and own game assets. By fostering a decentralized gaming ecosystem, the company brings players, developers, and content creators together, promoting personalized experiences and driving consumer adoption of distributed ledger technology through innovative gaming products.
EVR Foods (Lavva)
Series B in 2018
EVR Foods is a producer of plant-based foods intended to offer nourishing and functional food alternatives. Their products are naturally dairy-free, soy-free, and gluten-free and have a blend of creamy, sprouted pili nuts, and prebiotic-rich plantains, enabling consumers to adopt healthy eating habits without compromising on taste.
PAX Labs
Venture Round in 2018
PAX Labs, Inc. is a prominent manufacturer of loose-leaf vaporizers and accessories designed for dry herbs and concentrates. With a focus on innovation and premium design, PAX offers a range of products including the PAX 3, PAX 2, and PAX Era, alongside their related accessories. The company also provides an online mobile application to enhance user experience. Founded in 2004 and initially known as Ploom, Inc., PAX Labs rebranded in 2015 and has since established itself as a leader in the vaporization technology sector. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, PAX Labs distributes its products through a network of retailers and distributors in the United States and internationally, as well as via online platforms.
Future Family
Series A in 2018
Founded in 2016, Future Family offers subscription-based fertility care plans. These plans cover all healthcare costs, including personal fertility planning, clinic matching, dedicated nurse concierge services, digital health platforms, and procedures like IVF and egg freezing.
The Guild
Series A in 2018
The Guild is a hospitality company that operates a collection of boutique hotels situated within upscale residential buildings in cities such as Austin, Dallas, Miami, Cincinnati, and Denver. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, The Guild focuses on creating experiences for both travelers and renters, offering fully furnished apartments that cater to various lengths of stay, from a few nights to several months. The company aims to foster connected communities and provide amenities reminiscent of hotel living, including personal concierge services and fitness facilities. With over 2,000 units across six markets, The Guild is dedicated to building a global brand that enhances the living experience for digital nomads and business travelers alike.
Beyond Meat
Series H in 2018
Beyond Meat is a pioneering food processing company that specializes in creating plant-based meat products. Founded in 2009, the company aims to address global issues such as human health, climate change, resource constraints, and animal welfare through its innovative, non-GMO ingredient-based products. Beyond Meat offers a range of plant-based meats, including burgers, sausages, ground beef, jerky, meatballs, and chicken, which are designed to mimic the taste and texture of animal-based products while providing nutritional benefits and reducing environmental impact.
Ordermark
Series A in 2018
Ordermark is a technology platform that aggregates orders from various online food delivery services into a single dashboard for restaurants. Founded in 2017, it enables restaurants to streamline operations, increase ordering volume, and maximize sales.
One Potato
Venture Round in 2018
One Potato is an organic, family-friendly food company that specializes in semi-prepared meal solutions. It provides families with fresh, organic ingredients in precise portions needed to create healthy and delicious meals. Customers begin by specifying their family size and meal preferences, after which they receive weekly emails featuring pictures and recipes for the forthcoming dinners. The service is designed to be flexible, allowing users to skip deliveries or cancel at any time without any membership fees or minimum commitments. By sourcing ingredients from local farms, One Potato not only simplifies meal planning but also promotes healthier eating habits for families.
Axiom Space
Series A in 2018
Axiom Space, Inc. is a Houston, Texas-based company founded in 2016 that focuses on developing and operating commercial space station modules connected to the International Space Station (ISS). The company offers human spaceflight services to government astronauts, tourists, and private enterprises, facilitating research, manufacturing, and testing of space exploration technologies. Axiom Space aims to provide universal access to the ISS, conducting missions for both national and private astronauts, and enabling clients from various sectors to engage in space initiatives. The company leverages its platform in Low Earth Orbit and extensive experience in human spaceflight management to create new opportunities for advanced industries and future space exploration endeavors.
Hemper Co LLC, established in 2015 and based in Hauppauge, New York, specializes in retailing smoking essentials and accessories. The company operates through a monthly subscription service, the Hemper Box, which includes a variety of products such as glass pieces, smoking accessories, cleaning supplies, and smell-proof technologies. Additionally, Hemper offers a wide range of individual products, including bongs, rigs, glass pipes, vaporizers, and rolling papers. The company is known for its celebrity-curated boxes, which feature original artwork and have become collectors' items. Hemper's products are available both online and in over 1,000 retail stores nationwide, with plans to expand to 3,000 locations by the end of 2019. The company also develops and designs its own in-house brands, serving customers in the United States, Canada, and worldwide.
Krome Photos
Seed Round in 2018
Krome Photos, Inc. is a photo design and editing service based in Palo Alto, California, established in 2009. The company enables users to upload their photographs and receive custom edits that enhance these images into artistic representations. Krome Photos caters to the expansive image creation market, which is valued at $340 billion, focusing specifically on the needs of small and medium-sized businesses in eCommerce and advertising. With over 1.2 billion new eCommerce products introduced globally each year, Krome targets a significant addressable market for image creation, estimated at $36 billion. This market demands high-quality product and advertising images, with each product typically requiring an average of five to seven images to optimize online sales. By offering tailored image editing services, Krome Photos aims to address the growing demand for visually appealing images that can drive sell-through and enhance market presence.
Inkbox, based in Toronto, Canada, is a retailer specializing in semi-permanent tattoos and related accessories. Founded by brothers Tyler and Braden Handley, the company emerged from their desire for tattoos that wouldn't lead to regret over time. Inkbox offers a unique product made from an organic fruit-based formula that mimics the appearance and texture of traditional tattoos, lasting for approximately two weeks. Customers can select from a variety of designs created by a vibrant community of artists or choose to create their own custom tattoos. This innovative approach allows individuals to apply tattoos at home without the use of needles, catering to a growing demand for temporary body art that provides the freedom to change one's appearance without long-term commitment.
CookUnity
Series A in 2018
CookUnity LLC is a personalized meal subscription platform that connects independent chefs with food enthusiasts. Founded in 2015 and based in Brooklyn, New York, the company offers a service that allows customers to select from a diverse menu of handcrafted meals, featuring sustainably-sourced ingredients and seasonal produce. The platform is designed for individuals seeking convenient, healthy dining options, with meals prepared by talented chefs who create a rotating selection based on availability. By providing an at-home dining experience, CookUnity caters to busy consumers who appreciate the artistry of gourmet cooking while enjoying the convenience of home delivery.
Pie Insurance
Series A in 2018
Pie Insurance is a technology-enabled workers’ compensation insurer that provides online coverage to small businesses. The company uses high-quality data sets and analytics to segment and price policies, assess risk, and pass savings to owners, supported by an online experience and a price predictor that estimates risk profiles and pricing. It began selling policies in 2018 and is based in Washington, DC, led by co-founder and CEO John Swigart. Pie targets small and medium-sized enterprises, aiming to increase transparency in coverage and empower business owners to make informed purchasing decisions. The business emphasizes straightforward, data-driven underwriting and seeks to expand through strategic initiatives to offer scalable workers’ comp solutions via a digital platform.
Ethos Life
Series A in 2018
Ethos Life is an insurance company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing modern and ethical life insurance products, primarily term life insurance. Founded in 2016, Ethos aims to make life insurance affordable, accessible, and instant, addressing a significant market valued at $650 billion. The company employs innovative software to enhance the customer experience and utilizes technology to tailor coverage to individual needs. Ethos policies are issued and guaranteed by Legal & General America, a well-established life insurance provider. The company emphasizes a human approach in its services, striving to protect families through personalized insurance solutions.
Bluedot Innovation, Inc. specializes in location-based technology, providing a geofencing platform that enhances mobile applications and marketing strategies for various industries, including quick service restaurants, retail, and transportation. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in East Melbourne, Sydney, and Austin, Bluedot offers products such as Bluedot Point, a software development kit that enables brands to create engaging and interactive experiences for users. Their technology allows for precise identification of mobile app users when they arrive at businesses, place mobile orders, or navigate through tolls. Bluedot prioritizes user privacy by adhering to GDPR and CCPA guidelines, ensuring that personal information remains secure and is not shared or sold. The company’s solutions also include integration with various marketing clouds and support features like drive-thru services, click-and-collect, and loyalty programs.
Holler Studios
Series A in 2018
Holler Studios is a Conversational Media company that specializes in the creation and delivery of engaging content designed to enhance peer-to-peer messaging. Utilizing its advanced Suggestion AI Technology, Holler provides users with relevant content at optimal moments, ensuring effective communication. The company operates as a full-service animation production studio and creative agency, focusing on developing original animations and quirky characters that resonate with viewers through relatable narratives and diverse perspectives. With a team of skilled technologists, digital animators, and media industry professionals, Holler services over 1 billion messages daily, supporting clients in executing television commercials and brand campaigns effectively.
ZaiNar
Venture Round in 2018
ZaiNar, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2016 and based in Menlo Park, California, specializing in automatic location tracking solutions. The company has developed a platform that utilizes radio signals to accurately track the real-time locations of various items, including cellphones, vehicles, drones, and IoT devices. ZaiNar’s innovative approach allows for positioning with a range exceeding 200 meters and sub-meter accuracy, making it a scalable and cost-effective alternative to traditional tracking methods. Its technology is particularly advantageous in dynamic industrial environments, where it enables clients to monitor assets without requiring a direct line of sight.
Orchard is a real estate company that enables home buyers and sellers to transact through a technology-enabled platform and related services. The platform connects users with licensed agents and provides tools such as equity advance loans, listing support, pricing analysis, and concierge upgrades, while integrating mortgage and title services. This approach allows homeowners to purchase a new home before selling their current one, reducing contingent offers and other traditional sale-related inconveniences. Beyond its platform, Orchard offers comprehensive home buying and selling services delivered through its network, focusing on streamlining transactions and improving move experiences.
LeaseLock
Series A in 2018
LeaseLock is a technology company that replaces security deposits with insurance, streamlining the rental process. It uses AI to optimize coverage based on property history and integrates seamlessly into online leasing platforms, resulting in improved conversion rates and reduced risk for property owners.
Senti Biosciences
Series A in 2018
Senti Biosciences is a biotechnology company focused on synthetic biology. It develops gene circuit platforms to engineer therapeutics, with a focus on improving precision and control in cancer treatments.
Merchbar
Venture Round in 2017
Founded in 2013, Merchbar operates an online marketplace for music band merchandise. It offers apparel, posters, vinyl records, CDs, jackets, hats, and accessories from various artists, providing fans with a convenient way to discover and purchase items at reasonable prices.
Neumentum
Series A in 2017
Neumentum, Inc. is a pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of non-opioid analgesic and neurology products. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Neumentum aims to provide safe and effective alternatives for pain management that mitigate the risks associated with opioid use, such as misuse and addiction. The company is advancing multiple non-opioid drug candidates, including two phase 3-ready injectable products specifically designed for acute postsurgical pain. Through its innovative platform, Neumentum is committed to addressing unmet medical needs in both hospital and retail markets, offering viable treatment options for patients experiencing acute and chronic pain.
Rodo Inc. is a technology-driven company that operates a car leasing software application designed to simplify the process of leasing or purchasing new vehicles. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, Rodo offers users access to a wide array of car listings from over 200 dealerships across the region. The platform employs proprietary technology and data analytics to provide personalized vehicle options based on user preferences, enabling a straightforward mobile-first leasing experience. Rodo's innovative approach eliminates the need for customers to visit dealerships, allowing for a seamless three-step process that includes free vehicle delivery. Formerly known as Honcker Inc., the company rebranded to Rodo in September 2019 to better reflect its mission of enhancing transparency and efficiency in the automotive leasing industry.