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First Round Capital

First Round Capital is a seed-stage venture capital firm founded in 2004 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Philadelphia and New York. The firm focuses on pre-seed, seed, and Series A investments in technology, healthcare, and consumer sectors, often providing the first outside capital for nascent companies. First Round Capital has a track record of supporting notable startups, including Uber, Square, and Warby Parker. The firm distinguishes itself by actively engaging with its portfolio companies and offering a range of tailored services, including custom software and community-building experiences, to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses. With a typical initial investment of around $500,000, First Round Capital has facilitated substantial follow-on funding, enabling its community members to raise over $2.5 billion in additional capital. The firm has also pioneered innovative investment structures, such as a VC-sponsored Exchange Fund, which allows entrepreneurs to share in the performance of their collective investments.

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Manifest

Seed Round in 2023
Manifest is a cybersecurity firm focused on assisting businesses in securing their software supply chains. Manifest is creating the first all-in-one SBOM management platform.

Xclaim

Series A in 2023
XClaim Inc. operates an electronic platform for bankruptcy claims. The company provides XCLAIM that offers information on sourcing of claims and sellers, electronic trading facility, direct transfers of trading data, risk mitigation, and settlement facilities. XCLAIM Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

Verkada

Series D in 2022
Verkada Inc. develops and offers a cloud-based video management software that enables users to manage physical security. Its Command platform enables users to access, share, and archive footage across locations. The company also offers security cameras for security services. Its products include Dome; Mini; Fisheye; and Viewing Station series. It serves Healthcare, banks, education, retail, restaurants, government, and private business sectors. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in San Mateo, California. It has an additional location in London, United Kingdom.

Omni

Series A in 2022
Omni is the only BI platform that combines the consistency of a shared data model with the freedom of SQL. Omni was founded in 2022 and was headquartered in California, United States.

Merlin Labs

Series B in 2022
Merlin Labs is building an autonomous infrastructure for the sky above us, enabling goods, and eventually people, to fly without pilots.

Tesorio

Series B in 2022
Tesorio is a cash flow management platform that assists accounts receivable, treasury, and financial planning teams in managing, predicting, and collecting cash. Utilizing machine learning, Tesorio processes over $30 billion in transactions annually, helping companies of various sizes—from small businesses to large enterprises—enhance their cash flow performance. The platform offers features such as accounts receivable automation, cash flow forecasting, and analysis of financial transactions, including invoices and bills. It connects buyers with suppliers, facilitating smoother payment processing and improving overall financial health. Tesorio serves a diverse range of industries, including software, manufacturing, retail, finance, and pharmaceuticals, and counts notable clients among its user base. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, Tesorio is dedicated to empowering organizations with effective cash flow management solutions.

Boulder Care

Series B in 2022
Boulder Care, Inc. is a telemedicine-based platform focused on treating opioid addiction through a combination of medication and peer support. Founded in 2017 and located in Portland, Oregon, the company provides comprehensive services that include patient support, medication management, and psychosocial services. By leveraging digital health technology, Boulder Care aims to improve access to effective treatment for individuals struggling with opioid use, enhancing the experience for both patients and their care teams. The organization serves a diverse clientele, including patients, providers, and various health organizations, contributing to the advancement of the behavioral health industry.

Legl

Series B in 2022
Legl is a B2B SaaS platform enabling law firms to run their operations digitally – from streamlined onboarding, compliance, and payment tools to giving management critical business insights and their clients a service worthy of 2021.

EvolutionIQ

Series A in 2022
DeepFraud Technologies Inc., doing business as EvolutionIQ, operates a predictive analytics platform for general liability, workers compensation, and group disability insurance businesses. It offers EvolutionIQ that applies AI and data collection to claims analytics for time series analytics, individualized medical processing and variation, and claim notes and natural language processing. The company’s EvolutionIQ also provides intelligent fraud and malingering detection, and predictive claim processing. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in New York, New York.

RenewaFi

Seed Round in 2022
RenewaFi offers a renewable energy marketplace.

Highlight

Seed Round in 2022
Highlight is a market research platform established in 2020 and based in New York, New York. It specializes in facilitating efficient and scalable at-home product testing. The platform allows brands to seamlessly distribute products and collect data from a diverse, vetted community of engaged consumers. This approach enables companies to obtain high-quality product insights at scale, enhancing their ability to make informed decisions based on real consumer feedback.

House Rx

Series A in 2022
House Rx is a health technology platform focused on improving affordability and patient access to specialty medications.

Rupa, Inc.

Series A in 2022
Rupa, Inc., doing business as Rupa Health, develops an online platform that enables patients to access alternative healthcare providers in their area. It offers an online portal for ordering tests from labs and tracking the results. The company ships the test reports directly to the patient’s home. Rupa, Inc. was founded in 2018 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Promise

Series B in 2022
Promise Network Inc. is a technology company that has developed an application platform aimed at providing holistic support to individuals involved in the criminal justice system. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Oakland, California, Promise offers a range of services designed to reduce recidivism and foster safer communities. The platform includes intake and assessment tools for evaluating risks and needs, ongoing support for communication and service coordination, and supervision features that ensure transparency and accountability. By working with county governments, Promise provides a cost-effective alternative to incarceration for arrestees who cannot afford bail. The tailored plans offered to participants encompass court-mandated conditions and connections to essential services such as drug treatment, housing, mental health support, and job training, ultimately helping individuals achieve their goals and improve long-term outcomes.

Kubecost

Series A in 2022
Kubecost gives you visibility into your Kubernetes resources to reduce spend and prevent resource-based outages

Anvyl

Series B in 2022
Anvyl is a technology platform that uses data analytics to reinvent supply chain processes, making products better, smarter, and easier. It provides visibility into the manufacturing process and streamlines relationships between reputable brands and world-class manufacturers. It standardizes and automates interactions, negotiates contracts and schedules, tracks production and quality, and provides visual and data updates to ensure on-time delivery. Anvyl's customers include HIMs, Native, S’well, Harry’s, LOLA, and other direct-to-consumer brands. It was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in New York.

Clare

Series A in 2022
Clare, Inc. provides paints and related supplies. The company offers primers, ceiling paints, paint kits, roller frames, poles, roller covers, paint brushes, metal trays, plastic tray liners, painter’s washi tapes, plastic drop clothes, mini roller frames and covers, and mini trays. It serves homeowners online. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in New York, New York.

Waldo

Series A in 2022
Waldo.io is your mobile QA process in one tool. We create software to help iOS and Android mobile application teams deliver mobile UX perfection. The Waldo cloud service removes UX doubt, disconnects, and delays from the software delivery process so you can ensure users get the UX you intended…every release, every device, every time. With Waldo.io, you can create, test, and visualize all your user flows in one place. We’re headquartered in Brooklyn, NY with a second development office in Paris, France.

Diversio

Series A in 2022
Diversio's mission is to leverage data, analytics and fresh ideas to help organizations become more inclusive. They believe what gets measured gets done. Over half of their team immigrated from another country. They speak 10+ languages. They have degrees in computer engineering, law, business and kinesiology. Their founders have experience in consulting, law, academia, business, operations, technology and artificial intelligence. They've seen and experienced how inclusive teams get better results and dramatically impact the bottom line. They are a people-first organization that values feedback, transparency, collaboration and impact. To learn more, reach out to any of their team below.

64x Bio

Series A in 2022
64x Bio is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017 by Alexis Rovner, George Church, Jeffrey Way, and Pamela Silver. The company specializes in designing microorganisms with enhanced properties to facilitate advanced applications in biomanufacturing, bioremediation, and health. By creating cells tailored for specific purposes, 64x Bio aims to enable innovative solutions that were previously unattainable in these fields.

koodos

Seed Round in 2021
Operator of a digital platform designed to empower users to manage their data and enhance their online experiences. The company offers innovative products for personal data management and secure integrations, enabling individuals and developers to gain control over their digital lives and foster data portability.

Mythic Therapeutics

Series B in 2021
Mythic Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on a new generation of groundbreaking cancer therapeutics. The company is pioneering a powerful protein engineering-focused approach to improving the effectiveness of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and other antibody-based therapeutics. Their technology dramatically increases therapeutic potency without compromising safety, thereby unlocking the full potential of targeted therapies against a broad array of tumor targets. Mythic Therapeutics was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Waltham, MA, USA.

Wisdom

Seed Round in 2021
Wisdom provides a platform for one-to-one style conversations with a focus on mentoring.

Kandji

Series C in 2021
Kandji, Inc. is a cloud-based software company that specializes in device management solutions for Apple products, including macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Diego, California, Kandji offers a sophisticated platform that enables organizations to manage their Apple device fleets with features that include customizable security, compliance, and reporting tools. The software allows users to configure and enforce security parameters for macOS devices while providing monitoring and automatic remediation capabilities. This next-generation management solution is particularly beneficial for larger companies seeking to maintain compliance with specific regulatory requirements.

Composer

Seed Round in 2021
Composer allows users to build, test, and manage automated investment strategies without writing a line of code. the company was founded in 202 and is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Anomalo

Series A in 2021
Anomalo allows users to continuously inspect and validate the data coming into their warehouses.

Vitable, LLC

Seed Round in 2021
Vitable, LLC is a healthcare provider focused on delivering acute and preventive coverage for under-insured Americans. Founded in 2019 and based in Woodlyn, Pennsylvania, the company aims to improve the traditional urgent care experience, which is often marred by long wait times and inadequate patient care. Vitable addresses these issues by offering quality, personalized care in the comfort of patients' homes, while also ensuring transparency regarding the costs of services. The company provides a range of solutions, including video medicine appointments, COVID-19 tracking, and concierge urgent care, as well as tailored services for businesses and children. By prioritizing patient needs and convenience, Vitable seeks to redefine urgent care and enhance overall healthcare access.

Crossbeam

Series C in 2021
Crossbeam, Inc. is a software-as-a-service company that has developed a collaborative data platform aimed at facilitating valuable partnerships among businesses. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Crossbeam enables companies to discover overlapping customers and prospects with their partners while ensuring the security and privacy of their data. The platform acts as an escrow service, allowing for secure data sharing that enhances alliances, supports go-to-market strategies, and improves customer service. With features that automatically update customer and prospect information, Crossbeam provides an intuitive interface for defining key populations and establishing secure data-sharing relationships, ultimately helping businesses close more deals, enhance product development, and measure their success effectively.

Studs

Series B in 2021
Studs is focused on transforming the ear piercing experience by offering both online and offline services that promote self-expression and individuality. The company aims to modernize the traditional mall piercing environment, providing a safe and healthy experience for customers. Studs employs a team of skilled professionals who are dedicated to delivering personalized ear piercing services and a wide selection of ear jewelry. By celebrating the uniqueness of each individual, Studs seeks to make ear piercing accessible and enjoyable, encouraging customers to embrace their identity through their personal style.

Vital

Series A in 2021
Vital Software Inc. is a provider of cloud-based software specifically designed for emergency departments in hospitals. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company focuses on enhancing patient experiences and optimizing operational flow within emergency rooms. Its software leverages artificial intelligence to predict patient admissions and offers real-time updates regarding patients' next steps and estimated wait times. This technology allows clinicians to spend less time on electronic health records and ensures seamless communication with patients and their families, ultimately improving efficiency and potentially reducing costs for healthcare facilities.

Cocoon

Series A in 2021
Cocoon is a platform that provides employee leave benefits from compliance to payroll.

Loyal

Series A in 2021
Developer of veterinary pharmaceuticals designed to improve the health span and lifespan of dogs. The company's drugs delay the onset of age-related diseases like cancer, heart diseases and metabolic diseases, enabling dogs to live healthier, longer lives.

Nomad Health

Series D in 2021
Nomad Health, Inc. operates an online marketplace that enables users to find freelance and permanent clinical work in the United States. Its market place enables doctors to search for jobs by location, pay rate, medical facility, and more; and healthcare facilities to find doctors. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in New York, New York.

Ascend

Seed Round in 2021
Ascend is a modern, all-in-one payments solution purpose-built for insurance. We automate insurance payments end-to-end — from online customer payments including premium financing to the distribution of commissions and carrier payables. We help digital distributors sell more insurance by simplifying operations, reducing payment friction and delivering the modern checkout experience customers expect.

Fin.com

Series A in 2021
Fin.com specializes in enhancing business processes through a data-driven approach. The company focuses on optimizing team capacity, improving technology stack efficiency, and managing training and business process outsourcing costs. By leveraging big data, Fin.com aids organizations in designing more effective software for frontline workers and gaining insights into factors that influence team performance, productivity, and employee satisfaction. This comprehensive strategy enables businesses to streamline operations and foster a more productive work environment.

House Rx

Seed Round in 2021
House Rx is a health technology platform focused on improving affordability and patient access to specialty medications.

Rupa, Inc.

Seed Round in 2021
Rupa, Inc., doing business as Rupa Health, develops an online platform that enables patients to access alternative healthcare providers in their area. It offers an online portal for ordering tests from labs and tracking the results. The company ships the test reports directly to the patient’s home. Rupa, Inc. was founded in 2018 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Discourse

Series A in 2021
Discourse is an open-source discussion platform designed to enhance online communication in a modern context. It serves multiple functions, operating as a mailing list, a discussion forum, and a long-form chat room. The platform is built from the ground up to address the needs of contemporary users who engage in discussions across various devices and social media. Discourse emphasizes searchable discussions, community moderation, and a trust system that encourages meaningful interactions among users. Its features enable individuals to connect with others, share ideas, and foster engaging conversations in a structured environment. By reimagining the approach to online discourse, Discourse aims to facilitate a more productive and inclusive dialogue for communities and organizations.

LiveControl

Series A in 2021
LiveControl is your dedicated camera operator, controlled remotely for a fraction of the price. No more managing volunteers, expensive outside hires, or boring wide shots. LiveControl integrates directly with existing livestream equipment and servers such as StreamSpot and Boxcast. Need equipment? LiveControl also provides the best streaming equipment and installation for the lowest price on the market. Outsource your camera work with LiveControl today.

Xclaim

Seed Round in 2021
XClaim Inc. operates an electronic platform for bankruptcy claims. The company provides XCLAIM that offers information on sourcing of claims and sellers, electronic trading facility, direct transfers of trading data, risk mitigation, and settlement facilities. XCLAIM Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

Pequity

Series A in 2021
Pequity helps teams make informed pay decisions, combat pay inequality, and work smarter. Let's de-complicate compensation, together.

Sprig

Series B in 2021
UserLeap Inc. is a qualitative research platform that combines in-product micro-surveys with artificial intelligence-driven text analytics to support product and research teams. By utilizing contextual micro-surveys, UserLeap enables organizations to gain insights into customer needs and evaluate user experiences at scale. The platform offers various features, including data organization for product managers, text analysis, customizable dashboards, data security, and software as a service solutions. Established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, UserLeap has attracted significant demand, tracking over 300 million unique visitors for clients such as Square and Codecademy. The platform aims to enhance product experiences and help companies adapt to evolving customer needs, bridging the gap between traditional user research and analytics.

Gregarious Inc.

Seed Round in 2021
Greg is changing the way humans live alongside plants. We believe that everyone should understand how plants work and be able to participate in solutions to the existential challenges our planet is facing, from food system insecurity to collapsing ecosystems. We've started by creating a delightful mobile app that helps people grow thriving plants. Our community has grown from 100 beta users in August 2020 to over 50,000 active users today. Plants have been watered with Greg over 1M times, and partners like The Sill and over 100 other retailers have started sharing Greg to help their customers care for newly-purchased plants.

Merlin Labs

Series B in 2021
Merlin Labs is building an autonomous infrastructure for the sky above us, enabling goods, and eventually people, to fly without pilots.

&Open

Seed Round in 2021
The gifting platform driving loyalty between customers and brands. We take a human approach. Using powerful technology, memorable gifts and global logistics we reach your customers and show them you care.

Legion Technologies

Series C in 2021
Legion Technologies, Inc. develops an advanced workforce engagement platform designed to empower hourly workers and optimize labor management. The company's AI-powered solution, Legion WFM, provides tools for demand forecasting, labor optimization, automated scheduling, and employee engagement, helping organizations improve efficiency and reduce costs in sectors such as retail, hospitality, healthcare, and manufacturing. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with additional offices in Hudson, Ohio, Chicago, Illinois, and Milton, Georgia, Legion Technologies aims to enhance compliance, budget control, and overall workforce productivity. The platform is recognized for its innovative approach and has been implemented by notable clients such as Racetrac Petroleum, Panda Express, and Cinemark. Legion Technologies has received accolades as a Gartner Cool Vendor and was featured on JMP Securities’ Hot 100 List of Best Privately Held Software Companies, attracting investments from prominent firms including Norwest and Workday Ventures.

BigBrain

Seed Round in 2021
BigBrain is launching its BigBrain trivia game where you can win real-money prizes.

Kandji

Series B in 2021
Kandji, Inc. is a cloud-based software company that specializes in device management solutions for Apple products, including macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Diego, California, Kandji offers a sophisticated platform that enables organizations to manage their Apple device fleets with features that include customizable security, compliance, and reporting tools. The software allows users to configure and enforce security parameters for macOS devices while providing monitoring and automatic remediation capabilities. This next-generation management solution is particularly beneficial for larger companies seeking to maintain compliance with specific regulatory requirements.

Level

Series A in 2021
Level is the modern dental plan for employers.

Atrium

Seed Round in 2021
Atrium is a San Francisco-based company that leverages data and smart analytics to enhance decision-making within teams. By providing insights that facilitate informed work choices, Atrium aims to transform the way organizations operate. The company has garnered support from prominent investors, including Charles River Ventures and First Round Capital, contributing to its mission of enabling significant improvements in workplace effectiveness.

Datapeople

Venture Round in 2021
Datapeople organizes and augments your recruiting data to help you improve key parts of your hiring process, from the job description candidates first see to the reports you share with your company.

Kubecost

Seed Round in 2021
Kubecost gives you visibility into your Kubernetes resources to reduce spend and prevent resource-based outages

Ossium Health

Series B in 2021
Ossium Health, Inc. is focused on developing and manufacturing cell therapy products aimed at treating leukemia, other blood cancers, and tissue damage, as well as addressing radiation poisoning. The company offers several key products, including HPC, Marrow, which consists of HLA-matched bone marrow stem cells for hematopoietic reconstitution in blood cancer patients; Chimera, designed to enhance organ transplantation; and Chymalis, a cell therapy product utilizing mesenchymal stem cells from bone marrow to aid in the healing of damaged bone and muscle tissue. Additionally, Ossium provides bone marrow cells for research purposes in oncology and immunology. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, Ossium is also establishing the world's first bone marrow bank to improve treatment outcomes for blood cancers and facilitate tissue repair.

Legl

Series A in 2021
Legl is a B2B SaaS platform enabling law firms to run their operations digitally – from streamlined onboarding, compliance, and payment tools to giving management critical business insights and their clients a service worthy of 2021.

Bizwise

Seed Round in 2021
Business Website Design | Small Business Software

Promise

Series A in 2021
Promise Network Inc. is a technology company that has developed an application platform aimed at providing holistic support to individuals involved in the criminal justice system. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Oakland, California, Promise offers a range of services designed to reduce recidivism and foster safer communities. The platform includes intake and assessment tools for evaluating risks and needs, ongoing support for communication and service coordination, and supervision features that ensure transparency and accountability. By working with county governments, Promise provides a cost-effective alternative to incarceration for arrestees who cannot afford bail. The tailored plans offered to participants encompass court-mandated conditions and connections to essential services such as drug treatment, housing, mental health support, and job training, ultimately helping individuals achieve their goals and improve long-term outcomes.

Labelbox

Series C in 2021
Labelbox is a collaborative training data platform for machine learning applications. Rather than requiring companies to build their own expensive and incomplete homegrown tools to create or manage training data, Labelbox created the world’s first training data platform that acts as a central hub for data science teams to create and manage training data with internal or external labeling teams. Better ways to input and manage data means higher quality training data and more accurate machine-learning models.

Reverie Labs

Series A in 2021
Reverie Labs uses machine learning algorithms to predict the bio physicochemical properties of drug candidates for pharmaceutical companies. The company accelerates the preclinical development by applying machine learning to lead generation and optimization. It develops structure-based predictive models for potency of small molecules. It also develops a multi-objective molecular optimizer that applies algorithms to conceive new molecules that maintains potency and synthesizability. It prioritizes and optimizes molecules so they can go to animal and human clinical trials more quickly. The company is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Sitka

Series A in 2021
Sitka, Inc. develops and operates an online communication platform that connects patients with health care providers. Its platform enables endocrinology, neurology, orthopedics, pulmonology, and rheumatology providers to interact with their patients. Sitka, Inc. was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Carmel, California.

Subscript

Seed Round in 2021
Subscript is a subscription intelligence platform that helps finance teams in tracking and comprehending subscription metrics. The company develops financial assistance software that is used to track and comprehend subscription metrics.

Pequity

Seed Round in 2020
Pequity helps teams make informed pay decisions, combat pay inequality, and work smarter. Let's de-complicate compensation, together.

Rec Room

Series C in 2020
Against Gravity Corp. is an augmented and virtual reality software company founded in April 2016 and based in Seattle, Washington. The company is known for its flagship product, Rec Room, a virtual social club that allows users to create and play games with friends in an immersive online environment. Rec Room emphasizes social interaction and multiplayer experiences, catering to a growing audience interested in virtual reality and augmented reality technologies.

Anomalo

Seed Round in 2020
Anomalo allows users to continuously inspect and validate the data coming into their warehouses.

Aisera

Series C in 2020
AISERA is an information technology company that offers solutions for IT, HR, customer service, facilities, and cloud operations of companies, businesses, and organizations. It specializes in artificial intelligence, NLP, and NLU. The company was founded in 2017 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

Honeycomb Labs

Venture Round in 2020
Honeycomb Labs Inc. develops a collaborative parenting software that helps users and families to share the logistics of parenting across trusted communities. It builds these trusted communities through its tools and offers its software for activities, including carpooling, kid drops, activity and summer camp planning, and food sharing that helps to increase the time families spend together in real life and share the load of parenting. The company was incorporated in 2019 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Object

Venture Round in 2020
Object Limited is an online platform specializing in vintage and secondhand goods. It connects consumers with handpicked vendors who source unique items from around the world, offering a curated selection of sustainable treasures for home and wardrobe. The company's shopping application functions as a guide to these vintage finds, emphasizing the charm and value of pre-owned items while promoting environmentally friendly consumption. By streamlining logistics and providing an easy-to-use interface, Object Limited enhances the shopping experience for those seeking distinctive, planet-friendly products.

Wakie

Venture Round in 2020
Wakie is a company that develops mobile applications designed to provide real live human wake-up calls through a community-based approach. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Moscow, Russia, Wakie offers services that allow users to wake each other up, creating a friendly and engaging alternative to traditional alarm clocks. Among its products is Budist, a Russian-language wake-up app, and Wakie, which serves an international audience. By leveraging a community of users, Wakie aims to transform the wake-up experience into a more personal and enjoyable interaction.

Cocoon

Seed Round in 2020
Cocoon is a platform that provides employee leave benefits from compliance to payroll.

64x Bio

Seed Round in 2020
64x Bio is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017 by Alexis Rovner, George Church, Jeffrey Way, and Pamela Silver. The company specializes in designing microorganisms with enhanced properties to facilitate advanced applications in biomanufacturing, bioremediation, and health. By creating cells tailored for specific purposes, 64x Bio aims to enable innovative solutions that were previously unattainable in these fields.

Stensul

Series B in 2020
Stensul, Inc. is a New York-based company that offers a hosted Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) email creation platform designed for enterprises and large organizations globally. Founded in 2016, the platform enables users to efficiently create and deliver mobile-responsive emails for various purposes, such as email-based customer relationship management and marketing automation. By streamlining the email creation process and reducing the reliance on designers and developers, Stensul allows marketers to concentrate on producing engaging content that drives results. The platform is centralized, scalable, and tailored to individual brands, facilitating the quick generation of emails that can be sent directly through users' existing email service providers or marketing clouds.

Kandji

Series A in 2020
Kandji, Inc. is a cloud-based software company that specializes in device management solutions for Apple products, including macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Diego, California, Kandji offers a sophisticated platform that enables organizations to manage their Apple device fleets with features that include customizable security, compliance, and reporting tools. The software allows users to configure and enforce security parameters for macOS devices while providing monitoring and automatic remediation capabilities. This next-generation management solution is particularly beneficial for larger companies seeking to maintain compliance with specific regulatory requirements.

Whisper

Series B in 2020
Whisper.ai, Inc. is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of AI-enabled hearing aids aimed at individuals with hearing loss. Founded in 2017 and located in San Francisco, California, Whisper offers a modern hearing system that includes the Whisper Brain, which utilizes advanced AI algorithms to process and enhance sound in real time. This system is complemented by earpieces that deliver the optimized sound directly to the user. Additionally, the Whisper app provides regular software updates, allowing for continuous improvements and novel features. The technology is designed to adapt to various environments, enhancing the hearing experience for users.

Telepath

Seed Round in 2020
Telepath provides a social network application that enables users to discuss their interests. Its platform is secure and easier, enabling users to connect with each other very easily.

Gauntlet

Venture Round in 2020
Gauntlet builds a blockchain simulation and testing platform for financial systems. The company's blockchain simulation and the testing platform run a series of simulations to test the client's protocol or smart contract and gain intuition on how design choices affect behavior, thereby helping financial institutions by providing transparency and greatly reduces the cost of experimentation so that teams can rapidly design, launch, and scale new decentralized systems. Gauntlet was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY, USA.

Rarebird

Seed Round in 2020
Rarebird, founded in 2020 and based in Oakland, California, specializes in producing a coffee alternative that replaces traditional caffeine. The company offers Paraxanthine coffee, a beverage designed to enhance alertness without the negative side effects commonly associated with caffeine, such as jitters and anxiety. This innovative product aims to cater to individuals who are sensitive to caffeine while providing a suitable option for those seeking increased focus and energy. Rarebird is committed to transforming the coffee experience by introducing a healthier alternative to conventional caffeinated beverages.

Togg

Series A in 2020
Togg develops a device which gets integrated in to the infrastructure of the new home. The device can follow simple commands, including to turn the lights on and off, giving a weather report, and tell jokes. Togg was founded in 2016 and is based in Palo Alto, California.

Legion Technologies

Series B in 2020
Legion Technologies, Inc. develops an advanced workforce engagement platform designed to empower hourly workers and optimize labor management. The company's AI-powered solution, Legion WFM, provides tools for demand forecasting, labor optimization, automated scheduling, and employee engagement, helping organizations improve efficiency and reduce costs in sectors such as retail, hospitality, healthcare, and manufacturing. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with additional offices in Hudson, Ohio, Chicago, Illinois, and Milton, Georgia, Legion Technologies aims to enhance compliance, budget control, and overall workforce productivity. The platform is recognized for its innovative approach and has been implemented by notable clients such as Racetrac Petroleum, Panda Express, and Cinemark. Legion Technologies has received accolades as a Gartner Cool Vendor and was featured on JMP Securities’ Hot 100 List of Best Privately Held Software Companies, attracting investments from prominent firms including Norwest and Workday Ventures.

Rupa, Inc.

Seed Round in 2020
Rupa, Inc., doing business as Rupa Health, develops an online platform that enables patients to access alternative healthcare providers in their area. It offers an online portal for ordering tests from labs and tracking the results. The company ships the test reports directly to the patient’s home. Rupa, Inc. was founded in 2018 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Steno

Seed Round in 2020
Steno Agency, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company that specializes in court reporting and litigation support services for law firms. Founded in 2018, the company provides a comprehensive suite of services, including remote depositions, videography, and interpretation, along with an online dashboard that allows clients to track upcoming jobs and access previous cases. Steno's unique offering includes a non-recourse deferred payment process called DisbursePay, which helps clients manage financial challenges associated with legal proceedings. By focusing on innovation and exceptional customer service, Steno aims to enhance the efficiency of the litigation process while ensuring reliable and accessible support for its clients.

Odeko

Series A in 2020
Odeko, Inc. is a New York-based company that provides inventory management and supply chain tools specifically designed for coffee retailers, including cafes, bakeries, and coffee shops. Founded in 2019, Odeko's platform leverages data analysis and artificial intelligence to help businesses reduce waste and enhance sales. The software automates ordering processes by analyzing sales data and identifying trends, thereby enabling independent coffee shops to streamline operations and improve productivity. Through its user-friendly dashboards and analytics reports, Odeko empowers small business owners to effectively manage their inventory and make informed decisions.

Root AI

Seed Round in 2020
Root AI, Inc. manufactures artificial intelligence robots for indoor farming. It offers Virgo 1, an agricultural robot to pick tomatoes without bruising them, and detect ripeness better than humans. The company’s robot is an autonomous tomato harvesting platform. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Woburn, Massachusetts.

Datapeople

Seed Round in 2020
Datapeople organizes and augments your recruiting data to help you improve key parts of your hiring process, from the job description candidates first see to the reports you share with your company.

Instrumental

Series B in 2020
Instrumental, Inc. specializes in developing software that enhances the efficiency of assembly lines by enabling them to operate autonomously, learn, and adapt to various processes. Founded by former Apple engineers Anna-Katrina Shedletsky and Samuel Weiss, the company aims to address inefficiencies in manufacturing, ultimately saving significant costs related to scrap and rework. Instrumental's software allows manufacturers to quickly identify and resolve issues on their assembly lines, thereby preventing production delays and improving yield rates. The service is employed by leading manufacturers globally and focuses on analytics that provide insights into assembly line performance, allowing engineers to evaluate part dimensions and diagnose problems in real-time without needing physical access to the production environment. Based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Instrumental combines its software capabilities with a range of consulting and integration services to support both commercial enterprises and government agencies in optimizing their operations.

Airlift Technologies

Series A in 2020
Airlift Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is a Lahore-based company that operates the Airlift mobile application, which facilitates a daily pick-and-drop service for commuters in the city. The app connects passengers with bus owners, providing a convenient and cost-effective transportation option. Airlift offers air-conditioned buses, making it a comfortable alternative to traditional modes of transport like rickshaws, while charging significantly lower fares. This service aims to enhance urban mobility by efficiently linking residential areas with commercial hubs across Lahore.

RenoFi

Seed Round in 2020
RenoFi Loans use the after renovation value instead of your home's current value, enabling you to borrow the most money at the lowest rates. RenoFi is not a lender, rather we’ve partnered with lenders who offer RenoFi Loans. These lenders leverage RenoFi's technology platform to seamlessly offer RenoFi Loans.

RenoFi

Series A in 2020
RenoFi Loans use the after renovation value instead of your home's current value, enabling you to borrow the most money at the lowest rates. RenoFi is not a lender, rather we’ve partnered with lenders who offer RenoFi Loans. These lenders leverage RenoFi's technology platform to seamlessly offer RenoFi Loans.

Boom.tv

Series A in 2020
BoomTV is an Esports entertainment platform that provides tools to automate score tracking, streaming, and generating event hubs. Their mission is to enable communities to easily produce and partake in virtual Esports. At the core of it all is our self-driving Esports technology layer that provides a one-button solution for anyone to create, participate, and/or spectate Esports content.