Foundation Capital

Foundation Capital, founded in 1995 and based in Menlo Park, California, is a venture capital firm that invests primarily in early-stage and growth-stage technology companies. The firm focuses on various sectors, including enterprise software, fintech, digital energy, consumer technology, and clean tech. It typically invests between $1 million and $10 million, with a total budget of $13 million to $14 million over the life of each company. Foundation Capital aims to act as a lead investor and often takes a board seat in its portfolio companies. The firm has a strong track record, having supported over 60 high-growth ventures, including notable companies like Lending Club and Netflix, and has participated in 26 initial public offerings. With a commitment to fostering innovative ideas, Foundation Capital emphasizes the potential of entrepreneurs to create transformative businesses.

Dave Armstrong

Admin Partner, General Council and Investor Relations

Joanne Chen

General Partner

Jonathan Ehrlich

Venture Partner

Ashu Garg

General Partner

Ashutosh Ramesh Garg

General Partner and Managing Partner

Rodolfo Gonzalez

General Partner

Jaya Gupta

Partner

Paul Holland

General Partner

Vinay Iyengar

Partner

Jennifer Kaehms

Partner

Jenny Kaehms

Partner

Paul G. Koontz

General Partner Emeritus

Alejandra Martinez

Partner

Charles Moldow

General Partner

Sang Ngo

Marketing Partner

Zach Noorani

Partner

Zachary J. Noorani

Partner

Michael Schuh

General Partner

Purvi Shah

Chief Financial Officer

Nico Stainfeld

Partner

Li Sun

Partner

Siddhant Trivedi

Partner

Sid Trivedi

Partner

Melissa Tucker

Director of Finance

Steven Vassallo

General Partner

Warren Weiss

General Partner

Past deals in US West Coast

Dust Labs

Seed Round in 2022
Dust Labs is building software that helps NFT communities bring more value to their holders.

Regie.ai

Seed Round in 2022
Regie is a business-wide AI communication platform. It has all the tools and integrations you need to enable sales, marketing, and the workplace with better communication.

Prismpop

Seed Round in 2022
Prismpop is an online beauty community and social commerce platform founded in 2018 and headquartered in Pasadena, California. The platform facilitates the discovery of beauty products tailored to individual needs, allowing users to engage with content and connect with third-party manufacturers. Through its mobile interface, Prismpop provides a space for users to explore and find personalized beauty solutions while promoting collaboration between consumers and brands.

Binance.US

Seed Round in 2022
Binance.US provides a regulated marketplace built on cutting-edge technology for everyday access to digital assets. Their vision is to accelerate America’s transition to a digital era. It is FinCEN regulated entity in the United States. It is a cryptocurrency exchange that provides a platform for trading various cryptocurrencies.

PORTALS

Seed Round in 2022
Portals is a browser-based metaverse and it is a immersive social space where you can explore, make your own, and gather with others.

Ava Protocol

Seed Round in 2022
OAK (On-chain Autonomous Kernel) is a unique blockchain built on the Substrate framework with event-driven smart contract virtual machine, autonomous transactions, and on-chain Oracles. The goal of OAK is to enable developers to build fully autonomous decentralized applications, and further ignite a global business transformation. By redesigning smart contract virtual machines, OAK introduces a more efficient way for contracts to interact with one another. Contracts will be able to emit signal events, to which other contracts can listen. Once an event is triggered, corresponding subscribed functions are automatically executed as a signal transaction.

CaptivateIQ

Series C in 2022
CaptivateIQ, Inc. is a software company that specializes in managing and optimizing financial incentives for businesses. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, it provides a sales commission platform that collects, organizes, and enhances data to facilitate the creation of incentive plans and payout processes. The platform also generates custom reports to support sales performance, payroll, and accounting functions. CaptivateIQ's automated solution aims to reduce processing errors and save time, ultimately improving team morale and enhancing overall company performance. By enabling businesses to design and measure effective incentive plans, CaptivateIQ helps ensure that teams remain aligned and motivated.

Seel

Series A in 2022
Kover, formerly known as Omnipool, is an online insurance platform founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in providing customized insurance solutions tailored for freelancers and individuals engaged in everyday activities. Kover offers a range of products, including iPhone protection insurance and income loss protection for Uber and Lyft drivers, all accessible through its blockchain-based platform. By focusing on common, everyday risks rather than infrequent catastrophes, Kover aims to create a new category of insurance that delivers peace of mind to its users.

Ikigai Labs

Seed Round in 2021
Ikigai helps modern analysts and operations teams automate data-intensive business, finance, analytics, and supply-chain operations within clicks without VLOOKUPs. IKIGAI's Inventory Ops Automate inventory tracking and monitoring by creating a single, real-time view of inventory across all locations and channels, even down to the component level.

Anyscale

Series C in 2021
Anyscale, Inc. is a company that develops and operates platforms and tools for distributed programming, specifically aimed at simplifying the development of distributed AI applications. The company offers a platform built on an open-source framework called Ray, which allows software developers and machine learning engineers to scale their applications more efficiently. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, Anyscale focuses on enabling developers to create compute-intensive applications without needing to manage complex hardware decisions. Originally known as Indigostack, Inc., the company rebranded to Anyscale in November 2019, reflecting its commitment to providing accessible solutions for distributed application development.

Nearside

Series B in 2021
Nearside, founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in providing lines of credit for small business owners. The company offers a unique Hatch card that allows users to access funds for daily business expenses, addressing the needs of those who may struggle to secure credit from traditional sources. By empowering business owners with essential financial tools and support, Nearside aims to facilitate their success and improve access to credit for small businesses.

Inspectify

Series A in 2021
Inspectify is a comprehensive home ownership platform developed in 2019 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. It assists homebuyers in transitioning to homeowners by leveraging data from home inspection reports to streamline essential tasks associated with homeownership, such as obtaining home insurance and managing maintenance, repairs, and renovations. The platform integrates a network of licensed home inspectors with advanced inspection software, catering to a wide range of clients, including real estate investors, property managers, lenders, insurance carriers, and brokerages. By providing efficient and scalable solutions, Inspectify aims to simplify the homeownership experience for its users.

Loft Orbital

Series B in 2021
LOFT ORBITAL SOLUTIONS INC. provides an end-to-end service to host and operate customers' payloads. The company provides satellite platform and integration, standard hardware interfaces, launch booking and integration, finance and insurance solutions to reduce risk and the financial barriers to accessing space, and regulatory compliance and licensing. LOFT ORBITAL SOLUTIONS INC. was incorporated in 2017 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Coefficient

Seed Round in 2021
Coefficient Works, Inc. develops data analysis software that imports, customizes, and automates data. The company’s solution automates workflows and consolidates data in spreadsheets for data analysis. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Mountain View, California.

Insurate

Seed Round in 2021
Insurate is an insurance technology provider, wholesaler, and managing general agency that leverages data science to create new occupational insurance products for America’s industrial workforce. Through data science and predictive analytics, the company identifies businesses that are statistically safer than average and rewards them with access to new products and savings.

Turing.com

Series D in 2021
Turing.com operates an online platform that connects companies with vetted remote software developers for both short and long-term projects. Founded in 2018 and based in Palo Alto, California, Turing screens candidates through extensive assessments covering various technical skills and remote work competencies. The platform serves technology startups and Fortune 1000 companies, allowing them to hire from the top 1% of remote engineers specializing in various technologies, including Full Stack, Backend, Frontend, and AI/ML. With a community of over 180,000 developers across 10,000 cities, Turing facilitates access to high-quality talent while minimizing hiring time and costs for its clients. The company has garnered support from notable investors and is led by experienced entrepreneurs in the AI field.

Arize AI

Series A in 2021
Arize AI, Inc. develops a platform that explains and troubleshoots production artificial intelligence (AI). It provides a real-time analytics platform for observability in artificial intelligence and machine learning for deploying AI models. Its platform provides monitoring and explainability for machine learning ops teams. The company was incorporated in 2020 and is based in Mill Valley, California.

Mantle

Series B in 2021
Mantle is an engineering company specializing in 3D metal printing technology, founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California. The company develops metal 3D printers that produce high-resolution parts suitable for various applications, including automotive, aerospace, and consumer product design and prototyping. Mantle aims to make metal 3D printing accessible to a wider range of businesses by offering a cost-effective solution that caters to companies of all sizes.

One

Series B in 2021
One develops an app that boosts the power of peoples paycheck so they have more spending power in their pockets. One helps users optimize their earnings and reach their financial goals faster, seamlessly share money with family and friends, and watch their money grow faster. One seamlessly bridge financial gaps. It was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Canopy

Series A in 2021
Developer of a loan management platform intended to build modern servicing infrastructure for scaling financial enterprises. The company's platform provides a plug-and-play system of record for companies who want to launch lending products quickly and reliably, enabling clients to make changes to products, accounts, policies, and payments through an effective user interface.

Tonkean

Series B in 2021
Tonkean Inc. develops an adaptive business operations platform designed to enhance the efficiency of operations teams across various sectors, including legal, finance, IT, human resources, and sales. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with a research and development office in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company's platform utilizes artificial intelligence to autonomously coordinate and manage business workflows. It integrates seamlessly with existing tools such as email, chat, and forms, allowing users to create customized solutions without the need for complex engineering. Tonkean's system provides real-time visibility into team performance and progress, delivering insights through tailored reports that facilitate discussions about ongoing initiatives. This approach empowers organizations to streamline their operations while maintaining compliance and security.

Eightfold AI

Series E in 2021
Eightfold.ai® delivers the Talent Intelligence Platform™, the most effective way for organizations to retain top performers, upskill and reskill the workforce, recruit top talent efficiently, and reach diversity goals. Eightfold.ai's deep learning artificial intelligence platform empowers enterprises to turn talent management into a competitive advantage. Eightfold was founded by world experts in deep learning and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.

iLife Technologies

Seed Round in 2021
iLife is a life insurance sales automation platform to help insurance producers grow revenue online, provide digital client experiences, expedite sales cycles, gain access to leads referral systems, and streamline back-office processes. iLife's mission is to make selling and buying life insurance faster, easier, and more enjoyable for agents, brokers, and customers. With iLife Technology, agents and brokers can sell more policies from anywhere in a fraction of the time. Consumers can easily compare plans from over 500,000 policy options, submit preliminary information to apply online in just a few clicks.

Anvilogic

Series A in 2021
Anvilogic, Inc. is a Palo Alto-based cybersecurity startup established in 2019. The company specializes in developing a collaborative Security Operations Center (SOC) Content Platform that offers a streaming content service and a framework-led, code-less environment for content creation. This platform is designed to enhance the efficiency of SOC teams by managing the entire content lifecycle, enabling them to develop high-quality content quickly and effectively. Additionally, Anvilogic's platform fosters secure collaboration among organizations, allowing users to share proven content, best practices, and techniques derived from real-world SOC experiences. Anvilogic aims to streamline content development and improve cybersecurity practices through innovative solutions.

Memora Health

Venture Round in 2021
Memora Health Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in enterprise healthcare productivity software focused on automating outpatient communication. The company addresses the challenges faced by healthcare organizations that invest significant time and resources in phone follow-ups with patients. By providing a solution that automates various aspects of patient interaction, including follow-ups, instructions, health coaching, and the collection of patient-reported outcomes, Memora Health enhances operational efficiency and improves patient engagement through the use of text messaging.

Keeper Tax

Series A in 2021
Keeper Tax Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in bookkeeping software designed to help users maximize their tax write-offs. Founded in 2018, the platform uses machine learning to monitor transactions from linked bank accounts and credit cards, identifying potential tax deductions that might otherwise go unnoticed. Upon registration, each customer is assigned a dedicated bookkeeper who assists in tracking expenses and planning finances throughout the year. The service caters to a diverse clientele, including real estate agents, freelancers, rideshare drivers, and Airbnb hosts, providing a comprehensive solution for managing tax-related finances.

Current

Series D in 2021
Current is a leading U.S. challenger bank built to meet the needs of people with unique lives who have been overlooked by the traditional banking industry. Our proprietary Current Core technology allows us to provide premium banking services for everyone, regardless of age or income, and improve the financial outcomes of our members without overdraft fees, minimum balance requirements, or hidden fees. We give members up to two days faster direct deposit paychecks, free overdrafts up to $100 with Overdrive™ , points on purchases redeemable for cash back, access to 55,000 free ATMs worldwide as well as 24/7 member support 365 days a year.

EraDB

Series A in 2021
EraDB is a company based in Bainbridge Island, Washington, specializing in the development of a time-series database specifically designed for machine learning and anomaly detection. The database is tailored to meet the needs of applications that require efficient processing and analysis of time-stamped data, making it a valuable tool for organizations that rely on advanced data analytics to identify trends and anomalies in their datasets. By focusing on these advanced functionalities, EraDB aims to provide a robust solution for businesses seeking to leverage time-series data for improved decision-making and operational efficiency.

Shelf Engine

Series B in 2021
Shelf Engine is a provider of an automated prediction engine that recommends what to order everyday. The company uses machine learning in order to help grocery stores dial in their orders to minimize waste and maximize profits. Shelf Engine is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States.

Turing.com

Convertible Note in 2020
Turing.com operates an online platform that connects companies with vetted remote software developers for both short and long-term projects. Founded in 2018 and based in Palo Alto, California, Turing screens candidates through extensive assessments covering various technical skills and remote work competencies. The platform serves technology startups and Fortune 1000 companies, allowing them to hire from the top 1% of remote engineers specializing in various technologies, including Full Stack, Backend, Frontend, and AI/ML. With a community of over 180,000 developers across 10,000 cities, Turing facilitates access to high-quality talent while minimizing hiring time and costs for its clients. The company has garnered support from notable investors and is led by experienced entrepreneurs in the AI field.

Current

Series C in 2020
Current is a leading U.S. challenger bank built to meet the needs of people with unique lives who have been overlooked by the traditional banking industry. Our proprietary Current Core technology allows us to provide premium banking services for everyone, regardless of age or income, and improve the financial outcomes of our members without overdraft fees, minimum balance requirements, or hidden fees. We give members up to two days faster direct deposit paychecks, free overdrafts up to $100 with Overdrive™ , points on purchases redeemable for cash back, access to 55,000 free ATMs worldwide as well as 24/7 member support 365 days a year.

Northstar

Series A in 2020
Northstar is a fintech company that enables employers to offer financial wellness, compensation, and benefits advice. Northstar clears the complexity and helps people build a healthy relationship with their money and reinvents how people manage it.

Seel

Seed Round in 2020
Kover, formerly known as Omnipool, is an online insurance platform founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in providing customized insurance solutions tailored for freelancers and individuals engaged in everyday activities. Kover offers a range of products, including iPhone protection insurance and income loss protection for Uber and Lyft drivers, all accessible through its blockchain-based platform. By focusing on common, everyday risks rather than infrequent catastrophes, Kover aims to create a new category of insurance that delivers peace of mind to its users.

Eightfold AI

Series D in 2020
Eightfold.ai® delivers the Talent Intelligence Platform™, the most effective way for organizations to retain top performers, upskill and reskill the workforce, recruit top talent efficiently, and reach diversity goals. Eightfold.ai's deep learning artificial intelligence platform empowers enterprises to turn talent management into a competitive advantage. Eightfold was founded by world experts in deep learning and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.

Anyscale

Series B in 2020
Anyscale, Inc. is a company that develops and operates platforms and tools for distributed programming, specifically aimed at simplifying the development of distributed AI applications. The company offers a platform built on an open-source framework called Ray, which allows software developers and machine learning engineers to scale their applications more efficiently. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, Anyscale focuses on enabling developers to create compute-intensive applications without needing to manage complex hardware decisions. Originally known as Indigostack, Inc., the company rebranded to Anyscale in November 2019, reflecting its commitment to providing accessible solutions for distributed application development.

Anvilogic

Seed Round in 2020
Anvilogic, Inc. is a Palo Alto-based cybersecurity startup established in 2019. The company specializes in developing a collaborative Security Operations Center (SOC) Content Platform that offers a streaming content service and a framework-led, code-less environment for content creation. This platform is designed to enhance the efficiency of SOC teams by managing the entire content lifecycle, enabling them to develop high-quality content quickly and effectively. Additionally, Anvilogic's platform fosters secure collaboration among organizations, allowing users to share proven content, best practices, and techniques derived from real-world SOC experiences. Anvilogic aims to streamline content development and improve cybersecurity practices through innovative solutions.

Turing.com

Seed Round in 2020
Turing.com operates an online platform that connects companies with vetted remote software developers for both short and long-term projects. Founded in 2018 and based in Palo Alto, California, Turing screens candidates through extensive assessments covering various technical skills and remote work competencies. The platform serves technology startups and Fortune 1000 companies, allowing them to hire from the top 1% of remote engineers specializing in various technologies, including Full Stack, Backend, Frontend, and AI/ML. With a community of over 180,000 developers across 10,000 cities, Turing facilitates access to high-quality talent while minimizing hiring time and costs for its clients. The company has garnered support from notable investors and is led by experienced entrepreneurs in the AI field.

Mode Analytics

Series D in 2020
Mode Analytics, Inc. is a developer of a collaborative analytics platform designed to facilitate data-informed decision-making. Established in 2013 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a solution that enables data analysts and data scientists to analyze, visualize, and share data effectively. The platform features a central repository that allows analysts to access work in real-time, helping them to resolve issues without the need to recreate previous analyses. Mode Analytics serves a variety of industries, including consumer packaged goods, finance, healthcare, retail, media, and software as a service, offering tailored solutions for data, finance, operations, product, and sales and marketing functions.

Shelf Engine

Series A in 2020
Shelf Engine is a provider of an automated prediction engine that recommends what to order everyday. The company uses machine learning in order to help grocery stores dial in their orders to minimize waste and maximize profits. Shelf Engine is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States.

LUUM

Seed Round in 2020
At Foxeye Robotics, we are pioneering the use of robotics, artificial intelligence and machine vision to create an entirely new category in the gigantic and lucrative beauty industry.

Current

Series B in 2020
Current is a leading U.S. challenger bank built to meet the needs of people with unique lives who have been overlooked by the traditional banking industry. Our proprietary Current Core technology allows us to provide premium banking services for everyone, regardless of age or income, and improve the financial outcomes of our members without overdraft fees, minimum balance requirements, or hidden fees. We give members up to two days faster direct deposit paychecks, free overdrafts up to $100 with Overdrive™ , points on purchases redeemable for cash back, access to 55,000 free ATMs worldwide as well as 24/7 member support 365 days a year.

Lendtable

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Lendtable Inc. is a financial services company founded in 2020 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It specializes in providing cash advances and wealth-building loans to income-constrained individuals, specifically aimed at enhancing their retirement savings through employer-matched 401(k) accounts. Lendtable offers clients the necessary funds to secure their employer match, which they repay through service fees. The company's mission is to help individuals supplement their monthly income and improve their financial stability, thereby promoting long-term wealth accumulation.

Doma

Series C in 2020
Doma, formerly known as States Title Holding, Inc., provides real estate settlement and closing services for residential and commercial transactions across the United States. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company specializes in instant underwriting and digital closings, including hybrid options. Utilizing machine intelligence and patented technology, Doma enhances the real estate closing process, making it faster and more cost-effective. Its offerings cater to a diverse clientele, including major bank and non-bank lenders, real estate agents, title agents, and homeowners, aiming to simplify and improve the efficiency of the closing experience while boosting customer satisfaction.

ForgeRock

Series E in 2020
ForgeRock is a digital identity management company that specializes in open-source identity and access management solutions for enterprises. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices globally, ForgeRock offers a comprehensive Identity Platform that includes solutions for identity management, access management, identity governance, and directory services. Its flagship product, the Open Identity Stack, encompasses tools such as OpenAM for access management, OpenDJ for directory services, and OpenIDM for user lifecycle management. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including financial services, healthcare, government, and telecommunications, and supports clients in managing customer relationships while ensuring compliance with privacy regulations. ForgeRock has established strategic partnerships with organizations like Deloitte and Socure, and it operates on a subscription-based revenue model, generating income from term licenses, SaaS, and maintenance support across various regions worldwide.

Tonkean

Series A in 2020
Tonkean Inc. develops an adaptive business operations platform designed to enhance the efficiency of operations teams across various sectors, including legal, finance, IT, human resources, and sales. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with a research and development office in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company's platform utilizes artificial intelligence to autonomously coordinate and manage business workflows. It integrates seamlessly with existing tools such as email, chat, and forms, allowing users to create customized solutions without the need for complex engineering. Tonkean's system provides real-time visibility into team performance and progress, delivering insights through tailored reports that facilitate discussions about ongoing initiatives. This approach empowers organizations to streamline their operations while maintaining compliance and security.

Turing.com

Convertible Note in 2020
Turing.com operates an online platform that connects companies with vetted remote software developers for both short and long-term projects. Founded in 2018 and based in Palo Alto, California, Turing screens candidates through extensive assessments covering various technical skills and remote work competencies. The platform serves technology startups and Fortune 1000 companies, allowing them to hire from the top 1% of remote engineers specializing in various technologies, including Full Stack, Backend, Frontend, and AI/ML. With a community of over 180,000 developers across 10,000 cities, Turing facilitates access to high-quality talent while minimizing hiring time and costs for its clients. The company has garnered support from notable investors and is led by experienced entrepreneurs in the AI field.

Remi

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Remi is a direct-to-consumer company focused on sleep and wellness, specializing in dental products. The company manufactures custom night guards designed to promote restful sleep and enhance overall wellness. In addition to night guards, Remi offers custom teeth whitening kits, along with whitening and cleaning foam and gel. By providing these high-quality products at an affordable price, Remi aims to improve users' dental health and comfort during sleep.

Mya Systems

Series C in 2020
Mya Systems Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence solutions for the recruitment industry. Founded in 2011 and initially known as FirstJob, Mya Systems launched its flagship product, Mya, in 2016. This conversational AI platform automates communication and outreach with job candidates, addressing inefficiencies in the hiring process for both recruiters and applicants. Mya caters to enterprises and recruiting agencies, offering features that facilitate job searches, provide career advice, and enhance visibility for candidates seeking entry-level positions. The company has gained significant traction, securing partnerships with major global recruiting agencies and numerous Fortune 500 companies. Mya Systems has raised substantial venture funding to support its growth and innovation, and its team includes experts in machine learning, natural language processing, and data science. The company has received recognition for its contributions to the field, being highlighted in various industry awards and reports.

Otto Adu

Seed Round in 2020
Otto Adu operates Homestead Futures, Inc., a company based in Sunol, California, that specializes in converting garages into rental apartments. Founded in 2019, Homestead provides homeowners with a comprehensive solution to address the housing crisis in California. The company manages the entire process of transforming garages into rental properties, including financing, design, construction, and ongoing management. Through its platform, Homestead offers customizable designs and an all-in-one project management portal, ensuring a streamlined experience for homeowners. This approach not only helps expand living spaces but also enables homeowners to generate additional rental income and support their families by utilizing existing garages and backyards.

CaptivateIQ

Venture Round in 2020
CaptivateIQ, Inc. is a software company that specializes in managing and optimizing financial incentives for businesses. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, it provides a sales commission platform that collects, organizes, and enhances data to facilitate the creation of incentive plans and payout processes. The platform also generates custom reports to support sales performance, payroll, and accounting functions. CaptivateIQ's automated solution aims to reduce processing errors and save time, ultimately improving team morale and enhancing overall company performance. By enabling businesses to design and measure effective incentive plans, CaptivateIQ helps ensure that teams remain aligned and motivated.

Arize AI

Venture Round in 2020
Arize AI, Inc. develops a platform that explains and troubleshoots production artificial intelligence (AI). It provides a real-time analytics platform for observability in artificial intelligence and machine learning for deploying AI models. Its platform provides monitoring and explainability for machine learning ops teams. The company was incorporated in 2020 and is based in Mill Valley, California.

Nearside

Series A in 2020
Nearside, founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in providing lines of credit for small business owners. The company offers a unique Hatch card that allows users to access funds for daily business expenses, addressing the needs of those who may struggle to secure credit from traditional sources. By empowering business owners with essential financial tools and support, Nearside aims to facilitate their success and improve access to credit for small businesses.

CloudKnox Security

Series A in 2020
CloudKnox Security is the Infrastructure Authorization Administration (IAA) company with the only solution built from the ground up to support a true multi-cloud environment. For enterprises who are heavily invested in cloud infrastructure, CloudKnox provides a single platform that manages the entire identity privilege lifecycle across any private and public cloud, enabling organizations to significantly reduce their risk against compromised credentials, accidents, and insider threats by achieving the principle of least privilege.

EraDB

Seed Round in 2020
EraDB is a company based in Bainbridge Island, Washington, specializing in the development of a time-series database specifically designed for machine learning and anomaly detection. The database is tailored to meet the needs of applications that require efficient processing and analysis of time-stamped data, making it a valuable tool for organizations that rely on advanced data analytics to identify trends and anomalies in their datasets. By focusing on these advanced functionalities, EraDB aims to provide a robust solution for businesses seeking to leverage time-series data for improved decision-making and operational efficiency.

Kikoff

Venture Round in 2020
Kikoff Inc. operates and provides a platform to build credit scores for free. Its platform allows customers to receive funds and build a payment history by paying back each month. The company’s services enable users to build credit scores. Kikoff Inc. was incorporated in 2019 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Watchful

Venture Round in 2019
Watchful, Inc. develops a platform for filtering, tagging, and routing data in real-time. Its platform enables engineers, analysts, and admins to take control of their data to make sure that the right data goes to the right places with the right context. The company’s platform also enables domain experts and data scientists to create labeled training sets without the need for hand-labeling through set-and-forget labeling functions. Watchful, Inc. was incorporated in 2016 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Loft Orbital

Series A in 2019
LOFT ORBITAL SOLUTIONS INC. provides an end-to-end service to host and operate customers' payloads. The company provides satellite platform and integration, standard hardware interfaces, launch booking and integration, finance and insurance solutions to reduce risk and the financial barriers to accessing space, and regulatory compliance and licensing. LOFT ORBITAL SOLUTIONS INC. was incorporated in 2017 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Kikoff

Seed Round in 2019
Kikoff Inc. operates and provides a platform to build credit scores for free. Its platform allows customers to receive funds and build a payment history by paying back each month. The company’s services enable users to build credit scores. Kikoff Inc. was incorporated in 2019 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Current

Series B in 2019
Current is a leading U.S. challenger bank built to meet the needs of people with unique lives who have been overlooked by the traditional banking industry. Our proprietary Current Core technology allows us to provide premium banking services for everyone, regardless of age or income, and improve the financial outcomes of our members without overdraft fees, minimum balance requirements, or hidden fees. We give members up to two days faster direct deposit paychecks, free overdrafts up to $100 with Overdrive™ , points on purchases redeemable for cash back, access to 55,000 free ATMs worldwide as well as 24/7 member support 365 days a year.

Tonkean

Seed Round in 2019
Tonkean Inc. develops an adaptive business operations platform designed to enhance the efficiency of operations teams across various sectors, including legal, finance, IT, human resources, and sales. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with a research and development office in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company's platform utilizes artificial intelligence to autonomously coordinate and manage business workflows. It integrates seamlessly with existing tools such as email, chat, and forms, allowing users to create customized solutions without the need for complex engineering. Tonkean's system provides real-time visibility into team performance and progress, delivering insights through tailored reports that facilitate discussions about ongoing initiatives. This approach empowers organizations to streamline their operations while maintaining compliance and security.

Threads

Venture Round in 2019
Founded in 2017, Threads is a San Francisco-based company designed to help teams inform, discuss, and make decisions at scale. For leaders at every level of a company, Threads is a platform for work that best delivers on decision making by tapping into the collective wisdom of an entire team, providing everyone with a voice to assure better business outcomes. Join the future of work and learn more at threads.com or follow us on Twitter @threads.

Solana

Series A in 2019
Solana is a high-performance blockchain network designed for speed, security, and scalability, capable of processing up to 50,000 transactions per second. The platform supports a variety of applications, including distributed apps, marketplaces, and enterprise solutions, making it suitable for a wide range of industries. In addition to its blockchain infrastructure, Solana Ventures, founded in 2021 and based in San Francisco, focuses on venture capital investments within the gaming, digital assets, cryptocurrency, and blockchain sectors. This dual approach positions Solana as a significant player in the evolving landscape of decentralized technology and applications.

Doma

Series B in 2019
Doma, formerly known as States Title Holding, Inc., provides real estate settlement and closing services for residential and commercial transactions across the United States. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company specializes in instant underwriting and digital closings, including hybrid options. Utilizing machine intelligence and patented technology, Doma enhances the real estate closing process, making it faster and more cost-effective. Its offerings cater to a diverse clientele, including major bank and non-bank lenders, real estate agents, title agents, and homeowners, aiming to simplify and improve the efficiency of the closing experience while boosting customer satisfaction.

Cocoon

Seed Round in 2019
They work from a small studio space in the Mission District in San Francisco. Their office overlooks a serene garden courtyard that overflows into their space and changes throughout the seasons. Since they're constantly thinking about how to design amazing digital spaces for small groups, they take a lot of pride in their small physical space, too!

Coefficient

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Coefficient Works, Inc. develops data analysis software that imports, customizes, and automates data. The company’s solution automates workflows and consolidates data in spreadsheets for data analysis. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Mountain View, California.

Respond Software

Series B in 2019
Respond Software, Inc. develops advanced security operations software aimed at improving cybersecurity for businesses and government entities. Founded in 2016 and based in Mountain View, California, the company offers Respond Analyst, a self-driving security operations center that automates the diagnosis and escalation of security incidents. Utilizing probabilistic graphical optimization technology, Respond Software enhances the efficiency of security operations by emulating the decision-making processes of expert analysts. This approach allows organizations to effectively manage high volumes of low-signal use cases while preserving critical institutional knowledge. By automating decision-making, Respond Software addresses the widespread shortage of skilled security professionals, enabling clients to expand their monitoring and triage capabilities at a reduced cost. As of November 2020, Respond Software operates as a subsidiary of FireEye, Inc.

Eightfold AI

Series C in 2019
Eightfold.ai® delivers the Talent Intelligence Platform™, the most effective way for organizations to retain top performers, upskill and reskill the workforce, recruit top talent efficiently, and reach diversity goals. Eightfold.ai's deep learning artificial intelligence platform empowers enterprises to turn talent management into a competitive advantage. Eightfold was founded by world experts in deep learning and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.

Primer

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Primer is making transformative home-improvement projects accessible to everyone by reimagining the hardware store for the mobile generation. The company uses augmented reality (AR) tools to help people plan inspiring projects from home and order custom kits with everything they’ll need to get it done. Founded in 2018 by Russ Maschmeyer and Adam Debreczeni, Primer is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Mode Analytics

Series C in 2019
Mode Analytics, Inc. is a developer of a collaborative analytics platform designed to facilitate data-informed decision-making. Established in 2013 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a solution that enables data analysts and data scientists to analyze, visualize, and share data effectively. The platform features a central repository that allows analysts to access work in real-time, helping them to resolve issues without the need to recreate previous analyses. Mode Analytics serves a variety of industries, including consumer packaged goods, finance, healthcare, retail, media, and software as a service, offering tailored solutions for data, finance, operations, product, and sales and marketing functions.

Doma

Series B in 2019
Doma, formerly known as States Title Holding, Inc., provides real estate settlement and closing services for residential and commercial transactions across the United States. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company specializes in instant underwriting and digital closings, including hybrid options. Utilizing machine intelligence and patented technology, Doma enhances the real estate closing process, making it faster and more cost-effective. Its offerings cater to a diverse clientele, including major bank and non-bank lenders, real estate agents, title agents, and homeowners, aiming to simplify and improve the efficiency of the closing experience while boosting customer satisfaction.

Genies

Venture Round in 2018
Genies, Inc. is a mobile application company based in Venice, California, that specializes in the creation of personalized digital avatars. Founded in 2017, Genies allows users to design their own avatars with a wide range of clothing and facial options, enabling them to express their identity in social media and messaging platforms. The company also offers an Avatar Agency and SDK, facilitating the integration of avatars into various aspects of culture and commerce. In addition to avatar creation, Genies develops a social sharing application targeted at college students, allowing them to share experiences and engage with brands. This platform enables students to earn recognition through snaps (likes) from peers and redeem them for rewards, while brands can connect with this desirable demographic. Genies aims to enhance user engagement and provide brands with opportunities to sell exclusive digital goods through their interactive avatar experiences.

Pachyderm

Series A in 2018
Pachyderm, Inc. is a software company that specializes in developing a data engineering platform for managing complex, multi-stage data pipelines. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, Pachyderm's platform facilitates the automation of data processes while ensuring reproducibility and data lineage throughout the machine learning development lifecycle. It offers a unique architecture that supports version control for data, allowing users to build scalable and language-agnostic machine learning and ETL workflows. The company's solutions include a free open-source version, an enterprise version, and a hub version, providing flexibility for users to choose the best fit for their needs. By enabling automatic scaling and parallel processing, Pachyderm empowers data science teams to work with any language, framework, or tool, making it an effective choice for sophisticated data transformations.

Cerebras Systems

Series D in 2018
Cerebras Systems Inc., founded in 2016 and located in Los Altos, California, specializes in manufacturing artificial intelligence chips designed specifically for deep learning applications. The company is backed by prominent venture capitalists and features a team of experienced technologists and successful entrepreneurs. Cerebras Systems aims to address complex challenges in the AI field, focusing on innovative solutions that enhance deep learning capabilities. The organization emphasizes values such as integrity, passion, and practical problem-solving, which guide its mission to advance AI technology.

Sleep Reset

Series A in 2018
Simple Habit is a meditation app designed to drive a healthy lifestyle. Simple Habit's app offers short meditations and audio therapy sessions which has more than 1,500 guided meditations for any situation and mood including before sleep, taking a work break, commuting, and more, allowing people to transform wellness goals into lasting habits.

Teamable

Series A in 2018
Teamable Inc. is a recruitment platform focused on enhancing employee referral processes and promoting diversity hiring. Founded in 2013 and based in Redwood City, California, Teamable transforms social networks into effective talent pools by allowing employees to easily share their professional connections. The platform streamlines referral programs, replacing traditional spreadsheet methods with user-friendly, cloud-based tools that facilitate mobile-friendly referral flows. This approach enables recruiters to efficiently source candidates and request warm introductions, ultimately improving the speed and cost-effectiveness of hiring. By focusing on optimizing referral recruitment, Teamable aims to fill essential roles more quickly while supporting diversity initiatives within organizations.

CloudKnox Security

Venture Round in 2018
CloudKnox Security is the Infrastructure Authorization Administration (IAA) company with the only solution built from the ground up to support a true multi-cloud environment. For enterprises who are heavily invested in cloud infrastructure, CloudKnox provides a single platform that manages the entire identity privilege lifecycle across any private and public cloud, enabling organizations to significantly reduce their risk against compromised credentials, accidents, and insider threats by achieving the principle of least privilege.

Shelf Engine

Seed Round in 2018
Shelf Engine is a provider of an automated prediction engine that recommends what to order everyday. The company uses machine learning in order to help grocery stores dial in their orders to minimize waste and maximize profits. Shelf Engine is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States.

Mantle

Series A in 2018
Mantle is an engineering company specializing in 3D metal printing technology, founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California. The company develops metal 3D printers that produce high-resolution parts suitable for various applications, including automotive, aerospace, and consumer product design and prototyping. Mantle aims to make metal 3D printing accessible to a wider range of businesses by offering a cost-effective solution that caters to companies of all sizes.

Archblock

Initial Coin Offering in 2018
Archblock, formerly known as TrustToken, Inc., operates a platform for creating asset-backed tokens that facilitate global buying and selling. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company aims to provide a seamless way to tokenize various assets, enabling the conversion of physical assets like gold into digital tokens. Its flagship product, TrueUSD, is a stablecoin that can be redeemed on a 1-for-1 basis for US dollars. Archblock employs a team with diverse backgrounds from prestigious institutions and companies, including Stanford, UC Berkeley, and major financial and tech firms. The platform is designed to align incentives among participants while ensuring compliance with fiduciary standards and creating a transparent audit trail of asset management.

UpCodes

Seed Round in 2018
UpCodes, Inc. operates a platform that helps the construction industry navigate compliance. The company creates tools that help to collaborate and streamline the process of staying up to date with building codes. It provides search engine for searching across multiple publications or focus on singular codes, simplifies coordination by providing structure research around teams and projects, and easy accessibility of codes. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California.

LUUM

Seed Round in 2018
At Foxeye Robotics, we are pioneering the use of robotics, artificial intelligence and machine vision to create an entirely new category in the gigantic and lucrative beauty industry.

Eightfold AI

Series B in 2018
Eightfold.ai® delivers the Talent Intelligence Platform™, the most effective way for organizations to retain top performers, upskill and reskill the workforce, recruit top talent efficiently, and reach diversity goals. Eightfold.ai's deep learning artificial intelligence platform empowers enterprises to turn talent management into a competitive advantage. Eightfold was founded by world experts in deep learning and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.

Memora Health

Seed Round in 2018
Memora Health Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in enterprise healthcare productivity software focused on automating outpatient communication. The company addresses the challenges faced by healthcare organizations that invest significant time and resources in phone follow-ups with patients. By providing a solution that automates various aspects of patient interaction, including follow-ups, instructions, health coaching, and the collection of patient-reported outcomes, Memora Health enhances operational efficiency and improves patient engagement through the use of text messaging.

Grabr

Series A in 2018
Grabr Inc. operates a platform that connects shoppers with travelers to facilitate the delivery of unique or hard-to-find items from around the world. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers an application that enables peer-to-peer delivery services. Users can post items they wish to buy, receive offers from travelers willing to deliver those items, select the best offer, and arrange secure payment. The application is accessible on various platforms, including the App Store, Google Play, and Chrome Store. Grabr aims to provide a safe and efficient marketplace that allows individuals to access goods globally while enabling travelers to earn money during their journeys.

Turing Enterprises

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Turing Enterprises is a stealth technology company.

ForUsAll

Series B in 2018
ForUsAll, Inc. provides 401(k) retirement plans specifically designed for small and medium-sized businesses across the United States. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company aims to simplify the management of retirement accounts for employers and their employees. By automating administrative and compliance tasks, ForUsAll alleviates the burdens typically associated with running a 401(k) plan, allowing businesses to focus on their core operations. The firm offers built-in fiduciary protection services, ensuring that clients have the necessary safeguards in place for their retirement plans. With a client base that includes companies like Citigroup, Coca Cola, and Target, ForUsAll has established itself as a leader in enhancing the retirement planning experience for millions of employees.

Health IQ

Series C in 2017
Health IQ is a life insurance company focused on serving health-conscious individuals. Its mission is to enhance global health literacy by recognizing and celebrating those who prioritize their well-being. Unlike traditional approaches that may penalize unhealthy behaviors, Health IQ aims to support and incentivize individuals dedicated to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. By fostering a deeper understanding of health-related issues, the company seeks to create a positive impact on overall health literacy around the world, addressing a critical challenge for the future.

Flock Freight

Series A in 2017
Flock Freight Inc. specializes in less-than-truckload (LTL) freight shipping and management services across North America. The company uses innovative algorithms to pool LTL and partial-truckload shipments into full truckloads, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs for businesses. Its flagship product, FlockDirect, enables seamless transportation of pooled freight without the need for terminals, ensuring safe and direct deliveries. Additionally, Flock Freight offers a technology platform that consolidates multiple shipments into multi-stop routes, optimizing logistics for shippers and maximizing revenue opportunities for carriers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Solana Beach, California, Flock Freight aims to transform the LTL freight industry through advanced technology and a focus on customer experience.

Mya Systems

Series B in 2017
Mya Systems Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence solutions for the recruitment industry. Founded in 2011 and initially known as FirstJob, Mya Systems launched its flagship product, Mya, in 2016. This conversational AI platform automates communication and outreach with job candidates, addressing inefficiencies in the hiring process for both recruiters and applicants. Mya caters to enterprises and recruiting agencies, offering features that facilitate job searches, provide career advice, and enhance visibility for candidates seeking entry-level positions. The company has gained significant traction, securing partnerships with major global recruiting agencies and numerous Fortune 500 companies. Mya Systems has raised substantial venture funding to support its growth and innovation, and its team includes experts in machine learning, natural language processing, and data science. The company has received recognition for its contributions to the field, being highlighted in various industry awards and reports.

QuanticMind

Series B in 2017
QuanticMind Inc. develops a predictive advertising management software that focuses on optimizing paid search, social media, display, and mobile advertising. Founded in 2011 and based in Redwood City, California, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the field by utilizing advanced technologies such as machine learning, distributed cloud computing, and in-memory processing. QuanticMind's platform integrates cross-channel and third-party data to provide actionable insights for advertisers, enabling them to make informed decisions and maximize their advertising performance. Additionally, QuanticMind offers services including data quality assurance, technical support, and training to enhance user experience and effectiveness. The company serves a global community of data-driven marketers who rely on its innovative solutions to improve their advertising strategies.

Fair

Seed Round in 2017
Fair is a car leasing company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2016. It specializes in providing vehicle leasing services through a user-friendly mobile application that allows customers to shop for cars, get approved, and make payments using just a driver's license and a bank account. Fair promotes the concept of car-as-a-service (CaaS), empowering users with the flexibility to drive the vehicle of their choice for as long as they desire and to terminate the lease at any time. The company's mission is to enhance access to mobility for all individuals.

Runtime

Venture Round in 2017
Runtime specializes in cloud-based management solutions for connected devices, catering to consumer, medical, commercial, and industrial Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services that leverage free, open source software as a foundational element. Central to its offerings is Apache Mynewt, an embedded operating system designed specifically for networking and remote management. This operating system provides developers with essential components typical of modern general-purpose operating systems, tailored for constrained devices that cannot support more resource-intensive platforms like Linux or Android. Through its innovative approach, Runtime facilitates the development and management of IoT applications across various sectors.

ForgeRock

Series D in 2017
ForgeRock is a digital identity management company that specializes in open-source identity and access management solutions for enterprises. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices globally, ForgeRock offers a comprehensive Identity Platform that includes solutions for identity management, access management, identity governance, and directory services. Its flagship product, the Open Identity Stack, encompasses tools such as OpenAM for access management, OpenDJ for directory services, and OpenIDM for user lifecycle management. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including financial services, healthcare, government, and telecommunications, and supports clients in managing customer relationships while ensuring compliance with privacy regulations. ForgeRock has established strategic partnerships with organizations like Deloitte and Socure, and it operates on a subscription-based revenue model, generating income from term licenses, SaaS, and maintenance support across various regions worldwide.