Founders Fund

Founders Fund is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm established in 2005, specializing in investments across various stages, from seed to growth. The firm focuses on transformative technologies and seeks to address significant global challenges through its investments in sectors such as biotechnology, artificial intelligence, aerospace, cybersecurity, and consumer internet. With over $2 billion in capital under management, Founders Fund has a history of backing notable companies, including SpaceX, Palantir, and Facebook, emphasizing a founder-friendly investment strategy that provides substantial support with minimal interference. The firm typically invests between $500,000 and $300 million, targeting innovative companies worldwide.

Delian Asparouhov

Partner

Erin Gleason

Vice President of Communications

Lauren Gross

Partner and COO

Ken Howery

Co- Founder and Partner

John Luttig

Principal

Amin Mirzadegan

Principal

Scott Nolan

Partner

Neil Ruthven

CFO

Michael Solana

vice_president

Trae Stephens

Partner

Napoleon Ta

Partner

Peter Thiel

Partner

Matias Van Thienen

Partner

Past deals in Northeastern US

Campus

Series A in 2023
Campuswire is a real-time messaging platform designed specifically for college classes, aimed at enhancing communication between students and educators. The platform facilitates class discussions, question-and-answer sessions, and announcements, ultimately optimizing the teaching and learning experience. By integrating both synchronous and asynchronous messaging features, Campuswire promotes increased student collaboration and simplifies educators' workflows. Its user-friendly interface, inspired by social media, enables professors to efficiently share important information, engage in online discussions, and privately communicate with individual students. Through its innovative approach, Campuswire is committed to addressing challenges in educational communication and fostering a more collaborative learning environment.

ROH

Series A in 2022
Launched in 2013, the platform is an edit of the best of weddings across the country to allow couples to find top vendors and venues in their location of interest. Carats & Cake believes in empowering wedding businesses by bringing their brands to life through real content and helping them run more efficiently through smart, elegant tools.

Nucleus

Seed Round in 2022
Nucleus provides genetic analysis of greater breadth, depth, and beauty. Users can upload their genetic information obtained through an established company. The proprietary algorithms will calculate polygenic risk scores and measure disease risk based on analysis of genetic variants and display them in a user-friendly platform.

Fruitful

Series A in 2022
Fruitful is a financial wellness platform that helps people take more control over their money. Fruitful members receive personalized financial advice from a qualified specialist, hands-on investment management, and access to ultra-high-yield savings.

Tactic

Seed Round in 2022
Tactic manages their finances in a clean, compliant way. The platform provides a clear view of an organization's treasury and a robust transaction audit trail in an accounting-friendly format. it works seamlessly with existing custody solutions including Gnosis Safe and traditional financial software like QuickBooks.

Ondo Finance

Series A in 2022
Ondo Finance is a developer of a cryptocurrency trading platform that aims to make decentralized finance (DeFi) accessible to a broad audience. The platform offers users the option to choose between downside protection and enhanced returns, catering to individuals with varying risk tolerances. By providing these choices, Ondo Finance enables users to effectively access DeFi yields while managing their investment risks.

Ramp

Series C in 2022
Ramp is a technology company based in New York that specializes in corporate credit cards and spending management solutions for businesses and startups. Founded in 2019, Ramp's corporate card offers tools for tracking expenses and gaining insights, alongside cashback rewards for purchases made at various retailers. The company aims to streamline corporate spending by providing higher card limits, automated expense management, and seamless integration with accounting systems. Ramp was founded by the team behind Paribus, known for facilitating automated savings on online purchases. Additionally, Ramp Holdings, an entity with a longer history, focuses on video management and delivery solutions, enabling organizations to optimize video content through advanced search, delivery, and monetization capabilities. Originally established in 1948 and based in Boston, this subsidiary of Raytheon BBN Technologies utilizes innovative technologies such as speech-to-text and natural language processing to enhance video experiences across numerous industries.

Gecko Robotics

Series C in 2022
Gecko Robotics, Inc. specializes in providing automated industrial inspection services aimed at protecting and maintaining critical infrastructure. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company has expanded its operations to locations in Austin and Houston, Texas; Seville, Spain; and Santiago, Chile. Gecko Robotics designs and operates advanced wall-climbing robots that utilize non-destructive testing technology to conduct inspections in the power, oil and gas, and pulp and paper industries. By automating these inspections, Gecko significantly reduces downtime and minimizes the risks associated with human involvement in hazardous environments. The company’s innovative approach allows industrial clients to perform regular inspections and gather crucial data much more efficiently than traditional methods, ultimately saving millions in maintenance costs.

Balanced

Seed Round in 2022
Balanced is committed to helping older adults maintain vibrancy in their lives, with an exercise platform that promises community, joy, and a personalized experience.

ROH

Seed Round in 2021
Launched in 2013, the platform is an edit of the best of weddings across the country to allow couples to find top vendors and venues in their location of interest. Carats & Cake believes in empowering wedding businesses by bringing their brands to life through real content and helping them run more efficiently through smart, elegant tools.

Garner

Series B in 2021
Garner Health is a technology company established in 2019 and based in New York, NY, that focuses on enhancing the healthcare experience for employees through employer partnerships. By leveraging a doctor quality analytics platform, Garner Health provides insights into clinical quality and total care costs, helping employers direct their employees to high-quality healthcare providers. The platform also offers an overlay account that covers employee deductibles and coinsurance, allowing employees to reduce out-of-pocket expenses while ensuring employers achieve guaranteed savings. Through this approach, Garner Health aims to improve healthcare quality and affordability for both employees and their employers.

Perchwell

Series A in 2021
Perchwell is a fully integrated online residential real estate search and collaboration product.

Sword Health

Series D in 2021
SWORD Health Lda. is a digital healthcare provider specializing in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders through technology-driven solutions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Porto, Portugal, the company enables patients to undertake therapy in the comfort of their homes, effectively addressing chronic and post-surgical pain without the need for imaging, surgeries, or opioids. Since its launch in 2015, SWORD Health has partnered with insurers, health systems, and employers across Europe, Australia, and the United States, making its services accessible to a broad audience. The company combines the expertise of licensed physical therapists with innovative technology to deliver effective rehabilitation, aiming to alleviate pain for millions of people globally. SWORD Health maintains offices in New York City, Chicago, Salt Lake City, Sydney, and Porto.

Arceo Labs, Inc.

Series C in 2021
Arceo Labs, Inc. operates under the brand Arceo, specializing in cybersecurity and cyber analytics services tailored for the insurance industry. The company offers solutions to cyber insurance brokers and carriers, enabling them to assess, underwrite, and manage cyber risks through the use of artificial intelligence and workflow automation. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, Arceo Labs also maintains offices in Chicago, Baltimore, and New York. The firm is dedicated to providing organizations with the necessary tools and guidance to protect and insure their data effectively.

Up&Up

Series B in 2021
Up&Up is a New York-based platform that facilitates fractional homeownership, providing individuals with a more accessible and flexible approach to renting and owning property. Established in 2017, it allows users to invest in real estate and become part-owners of their chosen homes, thereby helping them build equity over time. This innovative model not only offers a rewarding alternative to traditional rentals but also enables residents to prepare for future homeownership or cash out when desired. Through its services, Up&Up aims to enrich the housing experience and provide users with greater financial opportunities in the real estate market.

Chronosphere

Series C in 2021
Chronosphere, Inc. develops an open-source metric data platform known as M3, designed for monitoring cloud-native infrastructure. M3 facilitates the monitoring of various components, including containers, virtual machines, physical servers, and network switches, while also providing insights into application performance, particularly in microservices and their interdependencies. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in New York, the company has additional offices in Seattle, Vilnius, and Warsaw. Chronosphere aims to redefine monitoring in the cloud-native environment by offering a scalable, reliable, and cost-efficient platform. The company's product is rooted in a metrics engine developed and open-sourced by its founding team during their tenure at Uber. With over $55 million in funding, Chronosphere is backed by prominent venture capital firms, including Greylock, Lux Capital, and General Atlantic.

The Org

Series B in 2021
The Org is a professional community to explore organization charts for public and private companies. The company's mission is to make organizations more transparent and understand more about their own companies and the people in them. It follows companies to stay updated on personnel changes, new hires, and promotions. The Org was founded in 2017 by Christian Wylonis and Andreas Jarbøl and is headquartered in New York.

Mindbloom

Series A in 2021
Mindbloom is a Seattle-based interactive media company that focuses on personal development through innovative and engaging methods. Founded in 2008 by Chris Hewett and Brent Poole, Mindbloom combines behavioral science with personalized media and social gaming techniques to make personal growth accessible and enjoyable. The company has expanded its offerings to include a healthcare platform that provides guided at-home ketamine therapy for anxiety and depression. This platform connects clients with licensed clinicians who assess their health history to determine the suitability of ketamine therapy, facilitating lasting improvements in mental well-being. Mindbloom has garnered a user base of over 30,000 individuals and has partnered with various enterprises, including Aetna and Sacramento State University, as well as academic research institutions like UC Santa Barbara and Stanford.

Calibrate

Series B in 2021
Calibrate Health, Inc. is a telemedicine startup that specializes in weight loss services through a comprehensive metabolic health approach. Founded in 2019 and based in New York, the company offers a one-year metabolic reset program grounded in contemporary weight health science. This program, which is endorsed by a clinical advisory board, combines personalized medication with individualized coaching, addressing the underlying causes of weight issues. By focusing on the unique biology, goals, and lifestyles of its clients, Calibrate aims to achieve sustainable weight loss of at least 10%.

Bungalow

Series C in 2021
Bungalow is a residential real estate platform that offers flexible communal living solutions for early career professionals. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the company transforms unused spaces into rentable rooms by signing long-term leases with homeowners. Bungalow provides fully furnished multi-bedroom homes in desirable neighborhoods across major U.S. cities, including Baltimore, New York City, and Los Angeles. Each home features private bedrooms, shared living spaces, and amenities such as Wi-Fi, utilities, and housekeeping services. In addition, Bungalow facilitates roommate matching to create harmonious living arrangements and organizes monthly community events to foster social connections among residents. The company aims to enhance the rental experience by providing high-quality homes and a supportive community for its members.

Lula

Series A in 2021
Lula operates a peer-to-peer marketplace that connects vehicle owners with individuals seeking to rent those vehicles. It allows vehicle owners to list their vehicles for rent and facilitates direct communication and transactions between owners and renters. Lula does not own or manage the vehicles and does not engage in the contracts formed between owners and renters. Additionally, Lula provides insurance technology solutions tailored for various sectors, including car rental companies and logistics firms. Their offerings include policy management, risk assessment tools, and claims handling services, which help clients streamline their insurance processes and reduce operational costs.

Sword Health

Series C in 2021
SWORD Health Lda. is a digital healthcare provider specializing in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders through technology-driven solutions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Porto, Portugal, the company enables patients to undertake therapy in the comfort of their homes, effectively addressing chronic and post-surgical pain without the need for imaging, surgeries, or opioids. Since its launch in 2015, SWORD Health has partnered with insurers, health systems, and employers across Europe, Australia, and the United States, making its services accessible to a broad audience. The company combines the expertise of licensed physical therapists with innovative technology to deliver effective rehabilitation, aiming to alleviate pain for millions of people globally. SWORD Health maintains offices in New York City, Chicago, Salt Lake City, Sydney, and Porto.

Pietra

Series A in 2021
Pietra is an online platform based in New York that facilitates the connection between jewelry designers and customers for the custom design of various jewelry pieces, including earrings, rings, bracelets, and necklaces. The platform offers comprehensive services for creators, enabling them to manage their entire business process from product design to e-commerce setup. Additionally, Pietra provides warehousing and logistics support, ensuring an end-to-end solution that allows designers to focus on their creativity while efficiently handling operational aspects.

Orbiit

Seed Round in 2021
Orbiit operates an innovative online platform designed to enhance virtual networking and knowledge-sharing through the use of artificial intelligence. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, the platform is tailored for community managers, offering tools for algorithmic matching, logistics, and insights. This systematic engagement approach enables community managers to effectively foster growth and drive meaningful impact within their communities. Orbiit's focus on experiential learning and networking positions it as a valuable resource for individuals seeking temporary job shadowing experiences and other opportunities for professional development.

Clearing

Seed Round in 2021
Relief Labs is a digitally native D2C platform that addresses healthcare issues.

Regent

Seed Round in 2021
Regent is building all-electric sea gliders for fast, safe, and low-cost coastal transportation. The company was founded in 2020 by Billy Thalheimer and Michael Klinker and is headquartered in Winchester, Massachusetts, United States.

Ramp

Series B in 2021
Ramp is a technology company based in New York that specializes in corporate credit cards and spending management solutions for businesses and startups. Founded in 2019, Ramp's corporate card offers tools for tracking expenses and gaining insights, alongside cashback rewards for purchases made at various retailers. The company aims to streamline corporate spending by providing higher card limits, automated expense management, and seamless integration with accounting systems. Ramp was founded by the team behind Paribus, known for facilitating automated savings on online purchases. Additionally, Ramp Holdings, an entity with a longer history, focuses on video management and delivery solutions, enabling organizations to optimize video content through advanced search, delivery, and monetization capabilities. Originally established in 1948 and based in Boston, this subsidiary of Raytheon BBN Technologies utilizes innovative technologies such as speech-to-text and natural language processing to enhance video experiences across numerous industries.

Alloy Therapeutics

Series C in 2021
Alloy Therapeutics makes medicine by democratizing access to foundational drug discovery platforms and services. Alloy-Gx, its first platform, is a royalty-free suite of immunocompetent transgenic mice enabling best-in-class in vivo human antibody discovery. Founded in 2017, Alloy Therapeutics is headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Garner

Series A in 2021
Garner Health is a technology company established in 2019 and based in New York, NY, that focuses on enhancing the healthcare experience for employees through employer partnerships. By leveraging a doctor quality analytics platform, Garner Health provides insights into clinical quality and total care costs, helping employers direct their employees to high-quality healthcare providers. The platform also offers an overlay account that covers employee deductibles and coinsurance, allowing employees to reduce out-of-pocket expenses while ensuring employers achieve guaranteed savings. Through this approach, Garner Health aims to improve healthcare quality and affordability for both employees and their employers.

Nerd Street Gamers

Venture Round in 2021
Nerd Street Gamers (NSG) is a national network of esports facilities and events dedicated to powering competitive opportunities for gamers. The company promotes greater access to the esports industry, laying a national framework for esports talent development and high-quality gaming tournaments. NSG has received early backing from SeventySix Capital, a premier sports tech venture capital firm, Comcast Spectacor and Five Below. For more information, please visit http://www.nsg.gg.

Sword Health

Series B in 2021
SWORD Health Lda. is a digital healthcare provider specializing in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders through technology-driven solutions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Porto, Portugal, the company enables patients to undertake therapy in the comfort of their homes, effectively addressing chronic and post-surgical pain without the need for imaging, surgeries, or opioids. Since its launch in 2015, SWORD Health has partnered with insurers, health systems, and employers across Europe, Australia, and the United States, making its services accessible to a broad audience. The company combines the expertise of licensed physical therapists with innovative technology to deliver effective rehabilitation, aiming to alleviate pain for millions of people globally. SWORD Health maintains offices in New York City, Chicago, Salt Lake City, Sydney, and Porto.

Peptilogics

Series B in 2020
Peptilogics is developing eCAP technology, a propriety platform with preclinical effectiveness against resistant bacteria and biofilms. The company is dedicated to developing a new class of broad-spectrum antibiotics to address the epidemic of multidrug-resistant bacterial infections. Peptilogics is a preclinical biotechnology company with demonstrated preclinical in vitro and in vivo effectiness against the priority resistant pathogens.

Oscar Health

Venture Round in 2020
Oscar Health is a health insurance company that provides individual and family plans, Medicare Advantage, and small group products. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, Oscar Health operates in several states, including New York, Texas, California, New Jersey, Ohio, and Tennessee. The company aims to enhance the healthcare experience by utilizing technology, design, and data to create user-friendly services. Its platform includes a software application that helps users find doctors based on location and ratings. Oscar Health primarily serves individuals and families who do not receive health insurance from their employers.

Ramp

Series A in 2020
Ramp is a technology company based in New York that specializes in corporate credit cards and spending management solutions for businesses and startups. Founded in 2019, Ramp's corporate card offers tools for tracking expenses and gaining insights, alongside cashback rewards for purchases made at various retailers. The company aims to streamline corporate spending by providing higher card limits, automated expense management, and seamless integration with accounting systems. Ramp was founded by the team behind Paribus, known for facilitating automated savings on online purchases. Additionally, Ramp Holdings, an entity with a longer history, focuses on video management and delivery solutions, enabling organizations to optimize video content through advanced search, delivery, and monetization capabilities. Originally established in 1948 and based in Boston, this subsidiary of Raytheon BBN Technologies utilizes innovative technologies such as speech-to-text and natural language processing to enhance video experiences across numerous industries.

Vise

Series B in 2020
Vise, Inc. is a technology company focused on automating investment management for financial advisors through machine learning and artificial intelligence. Founded in 2016 by Samir Vasavada and Runik Mehrotra, the company is based in New York, New York. Vise offers a subadvisor platform that integrates with custodians, allowing users to import client data and streamline trading and portfolio management. The platform supports financial advisors, wealth managers, and portfolio managers by designing customized portfolios, managing ongoing investments, and providing valuable insights. By leveraging advanced technology, Vise aims to enhance the advisor-client relationship, enabling financial professionals to concentrate on delivering personalized service while efficiently managing their clients' investments.

LeafLink

Series C in 2020
LeafLink, Inc. is a business-to-business e-commerce platform designed to facilitate wholesale activities within the cannabis industry. Established in 2015 and headquartered in New York, LeafLink connects cannabis brands and retailers, providing tools to streamline ordering and improve communication. The platform includes features such as a centralized sales engine, customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities, and order management tools, allowing users to manage their inventory, track orders, and enhance brand visibility effectively. With access available 24/7 across various devices, LeafLink serves over 1,200 brands and 3,500 retailers across 22 territories in the U.S. and Canada. The company also maintains offices in major cities including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Austin, and Toronto, reinforcing its role as the industry standard for wholesale management in the cannabis sector.

Rational Vaccines

Series A in 2020
Rational Vaccines preclinical stage herpes vaccine development company actively working to improve lives with the hope of revolutionizing the treatment, prevention, and diagnosis of herpes and herpes-related diseases worldwide. Rational Vaccines was founded in 2015 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Superplastic

Series B in 2020
Superplastic, Inc. is a character-based product and entertainment company founded in 2017 and based in Burlington, Vermont. The company specializes in manufacturing and marketing limited edition art toys, apparel, games, and animation, featuring unique characters created in collaboration with renowned artists. Superplastic leverages the principles of effort and scarcity to enhance the value of its offerings, creating exclusive works of art for a select audience. The company also operates a platform that engages customers through various media, including animated videos and music, enabling interactions with its synthetic superstars in innovative ways. Products are primarily sold online, reflecting a modern approach to retail and entertainment.

River Search

Series A in 2020
River is a content discovery platform that pulls stories and content from across the entire internet. The company was founded in 2018 and it is based in New York.

River Search

Seed Round in 2020
River is a content discovery platform that pulls stories and content from across the entire internet. The company was founded in 2018 and it is based in New York.

Cedar

Series C in 2020
Cedar is a patient payment and engagement platform for hospitals, health systems, and medical groups that elevate the end-to-end patient experience. The platform leverages advanced data science to customize and simplify the payment experience, resulting in a modern, consumer-friendly way for patients to plan for and pay their bills. It was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Vise

Series A in 2020
Vise, Inc. is a technology company focused on automating investment management for financial advisors through machine learning and artificial intelligence. Founded in 2016 by Samir Vasavada and Runik Mehrotra, the company is based in New York, New York. Vise offers a subadvisor platform that integrates with custodians, allowing users to import client data and streamline trading and portfolio management. The platform supports financial advisors, wealth managers, and portfolio managers by designing customized portfolios, managing ongoing investments, and providing valuable insights. By leveraging advanced technology, Vise aims to enhance the advisor-client relationship, enabling financial professionals to concentrate on delivering personalized service while efficiently managing their clients' investments.

The Org

Series A in 2020
The Org is a professional community to explore organization charts for public and private companies. The company's mission is to make organizations more transparent and understand more about their own companies and the people in them. It follows companies to stay updated on personnel changes, new hires, and promotions. The Org was founded in 2017 by Christian Wylonis and Andreas Jarbøl and is headquartered in New York.

Emulate

Series D in 2020
Emulate, Inc. specializes in organs-on-chips technology designed to mimic human biology, enabling a better understanding of how diseases, medications, chemicals, and food impact human health. The company offers organ-chips that replicate the functions and disease states of various human organs, including the lung, intestine, liver, and skin. In addition to its organ-chips, Emulate provides software applications for drug development and research workflows, catering to a diverse clientele that includes biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, consumer health and cosmetics industries, agricultural firms, and academic researchers. Founded in 2013 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Emulate aims to set a new standard for accurately predicting human responses across multiple fields, including drug development and personalized medicine. The company was previously known as Emulate Living MicroDevices, Inc. before rebranding in 2014.

Sword Health

Series A in 2020
SWORD Health Lda. is a digital healthcare provider specializing in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders through technology-driven solutions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Porto, Portugal, the company enables patients to undertake therapy in the comfort of their homes, effectively addressing chronic and post-surgical pain without the need for imaging, surgeries, or opioids. Since its launch in 2015, SWORD Health has partnered with insurers, health systems, and employers across Europe, Australia, and the United States, making its services accessible to a broad audience. The company combines the expertise of licensed physical therapists with innovative technology to deliver effective rehabilitation, aiming to alleviate pain for millions of people globally. SWORD Health maintains offices in New York City, Chicago, Salt Lake City, Sydney, and Porto.

The Org

Series A in 2020
The Org is a professional community to explore organization charts for public and private companies. The company's mission is to make organizations more transparent and understand more about their own companies and the people in them. It follows companies to stay updated on personnel changes, new hires, and promotions. The Org was founded in 2017 by Christian Wylonis and Andreas Jarbøl and is headquartered in New York.

Ramp

Venture Round in 2020
Ramp is a technology company based in New York that specializes in corporate credit cards and spending management solutions for businesses and startups. Founded in 2019, Ramp's corporate card offers tools for tracking expenses and gaining insights, alongside cashback rewards for purchases made at various retailers. The company aims to streamline corporate spending by providing higher card limits, automated expense management, and seamless integration with accounting systems. Ramp was founded by the team behind Paribus, known for facilitating automated savings on online purchases. Additionally, Ramp Holdings, an entity with a longer history, focuses on video management and delivery solutions, enabling organizations to optimize video content through advanced search, delivery, and monetization capabilities. Originally established in 1948 and based in Boston, this subsidiary of Raytheon BBN Technologies utilizes innovative technologies such as speech-to-text and natural language processing to enhance video experiences across numerous industries.

Gecko Robotics

Series B in 2019
Gecko Robotics, Inc. specializes in providing automated industrial inspection services aimed at protecting and maintaining critical infrastructure. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company has expanded its operations to locations in Austin and Houston, Texas; Seville, Spain; and Santiago, Chile. Gecko Robotics designs and operates advanced wall-climbing robots that utilize non-destructive testing technology to conduct inspections in the power, oil and gas, and pulp and paper industries. By automating these inspections, Gecko significantly reduces downtime and minimizes the risks associated with human involvement in hazardous environments. The company’s innovative approach allows industrial clients to perform regular inspections and gather crucial data much more efficiently than traditional methods, ultimately saving millions in maintenance costs.

Onaroll

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Onaroll, Inc. is a technology company based in New York City that specializes in an employee rewards application designed to incentivize productivity and employee retention. Founded by Pete Ginsberg in 2019, Onaroll aims to enhance workplace motivation by offering rewards that recognize and encourage employee contributions to organizational success. The app focuses on fostering a positive work environment by promoting longevity and productivity among employees.

Bunch

Seed Round in 2019
Bunch Live, Inc. develops Bunch, a party application that enables users to engage in multiplayer games while participating in group video chats. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York City, the platform facilitates game discovery, play, and sharing among friends. Additionally, it offers integration options for developers, allowing them to incorporate Bunch's functionalities into their own games, enhancing the social gaming experience. Through its innovative approach, Bunch has established itself as a leader in combining gaming and social interaction.

Bungalow

Series B in 2019
Bungalow is a residential real estate platform that offers flexible communal living solutions for early career professionals. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the company transforms unused spaces into rentable rooms by signing long-term leases with homeowners. Bungalow provides fully furnished multi-bedroom homes in desirable neighborhoods across major U.S. cities, including Baltimore, New York City, and Los Angeles. Each home features private bedrooms, shared living spaces, and amenities such as Wi-Fi, utilities, and housekeeping services. In addition, Bungalow facilitates roommate matching to create harmonious living arrangements and organizes monthly community events to foster social connections among residents. The company aims to enhance the rental experience by providing high-quality homes and a supportive community for its members.

ISEE

Series A in 2019
ISEE, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence software and hardware solutions for autonomous vehicles. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, ISEE focuses on creating humanistic AI that can navigate complex driving scenarios and unfamiliar situations. The company draws inspiration from computational cognitive science, aiming to ensure that its technology integrates seamlessly into society and enhances human lives. The team at ISEE comprises leading technologists and researchers from prestigious institutions such as MIT, Harvard, and Carnegie Mellon University, reflecting a commitment to innovative thinking in the field of AI autonomy.

Eight

Series C in 2019
Eight Sleep is the first sleep fitness company. It leverages innovation, technology, and personal biometrics to restore individuals to their peak energy levels each morning. Backed by leading Silicon Valley investors including Khosla Ventures and Y Combinator, it was named by Fast Company in 2018 as one of the Most Innovative Companies in Consumer Electronics. It was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in New York, United States.

Koio

Series A in 2019
Koio Collective is a consumer goods company that offers calf-skin leathers and hand-finished footwear for gents and ladies. The company is driven by its mission is to to create their personal dream shoe, one that would accompany them on any quest and adapt to any situation. The company was founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, United States.

Vahan

Seed Round in 2019
Vahan Inc. develops a mobile education platform for low-income populations. The company offers Vahan, an application for feature phones and smartphones that enables students to practice what they’re learning in the classroom, outside it. Its application helps students maximize learning outcomes; and Web-based learning management system allows instructors to track their students' scores and progress, review students' responses, and send them feedback via SMS or voice messages. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey.

Unioncrate

Series A in 2019
Unioncrate helps consumer goods companies build and manage supply chains that can keep up with the consumer of today. Based in New York City, we are a team of CPG veterans, rebels, and nerds who believe that the future of supply chain will be driven by AI. It powers everything we do. We are obsessed with helping our clients take back the invaluable time, money, and resources that are far too commonly lost by relying on archaic supply chain management systems. That’s why we’ve built an intelligent platform designed specifically for the complexities of a consumer goods industry that’s needlessly stuck in the past.

Arceo Labs, Inc.

Venture Round in 2019
Arceo Labs, Inc. operates under the brand Arceo, specializing in cybersecurity and cyber analytics services tailored for the insurance industry. The company offers solutions to cyber insurance brokers and carriers, enabling them to assess, underwrite, and manage cyber risks through the use of artificial intelligence and workflow automation. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, Arceo Labs also maintains offices in Chicago, Baltimore, and New York. The firm is dedicated to providing organizations with the necessary tools and guidance to protect and insure their data effectively.

Carbyne

Series B in 2019
Carbyne is a global innovation leader in public safety technology. Our company unifies the flow of life saving information to emergency call centers onto one simple platform. By using Carbyne’s innovative cloud native tools (live video, instant chat, dynamic location , and more), emergency call centers (ECC) can now fully connect to an incident, share the information with the emergency units, and ultimately save lives. Carbyne is available in seven countries around the world in collaboration with over 70 agencies and currently serving more than 210 Million people in USA, Latin America, Europe, Middle East and Asia.

Long-Term Stock Exchange

Series B in 2019
The Long-Term Stock Exchange (LTSE) is creating an SEC-regulated national securities exchange designed to align great companies and long-term investors with the shared goal of value creation. They have assembled a world-class team of experts and advisors located in New York, San Francisco, and DC with deep expertise in finance, regulation, law, and technology. The LTSE seeks to end the twenty year decline in the number of public companies in the United States by creating a new listings venue that serves issuers (companies) and investors and prioritizes long-term value creation. The LTSE was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.

Up&Up

Venture Round in 2019
Up&Up is a New York-based platform that facilitates fractional homeownership, providing individuals with a more accessible and flexible approach to renting and owning property. Established in 2017, it allows users to invest in real estate and become part-owners of their chosen homes, thereby helping them build equity over time. This innovative model not only offers a rewarding alternative to traditional rentals but also enables residents to prepare for future homeownership or cash out when desired. Through its services, Up&Up aims to enrich the housing experience and provide users with greater financial opportunities in the real estate market.

Vahan.ai

Seed Round in 2019
Vanan Online Services provides Translation,Transcription, Captioning and Subtitling,Voice Over, Typing on a single platform.

Superplastic

Series A in 2019
Superplastic, Inc. is a character-based product and entertainment company founded in 2017 and based in Burlington, Vermont. The company specializes in manufacturing and marketing limited edition art toys, apparel, games, and animation, featuring unique characters created in collaboration with renowned artists. Superplastic leverages the principles of effort and scarcity to enhance the value of its offerings, creating exclusive works of art for a select audience. The company also operates a platform that engages customers through various media, including animated videos and music, enabling interactions with its synthetic superstars in innovative ways. Products are primarily sold online, reflecting a modern approach to retail and entertainment.

The Org

Seed Round in 2019
The Org is a professional community to explore organization charts for public and private companies. The company's mission is to make organizations more transparent and understand more about their own companies and the people in them. It follows companies to stay updated on personnel changes, new hires, and promotions. The Org was founded in 2017 by Christian Wylonis and Andreas Jarbøl and is headquartered in New York.

Orbiit

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Orbiit operates an innovative online platform designed to enhance virtual networking and knowledge-sharing through the use of artificial intelligence. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, the platform is tailored for community managers, offering tools for algorithmic matching, logistics, and insights. This systematic engagement approach enables community managers to effectively foster growth and drive meaningful impact within their communities. Orbiit's focus on experiential learning and networking positions it as a valuable resource for individuals seeking temporary job shadowing experiences and other opportunities for professional development.

goTenna

Series C in 2019
goTenna, Inc. is a company based in Brooklyn, New York, that specializes in developing communications devices that allow users to send messages and share GPS locations using smartphones without relying on centralized connectivity. Its flagship product, the goTenna device, utilizes a cognitive digital radio and a mobile app to create its own signal and automatically connect with other devices within range. The goTenna mesh networking protocol, known as Aspen Grove™, enables low-cost, lightweight devices to provide long-range connectivity in off-grid situations, making it suitable for various applications, including public sector, enterprise, and IoT markets. This technology emerged as a solution following the disruptions caused by Hurricane Sandy in 2012, highlighting the need for resilient communication systems. goTenna's approach allows clients to send data and messages without depending on traditional internet or cellular services. The company has attracted investment from notable firms such as Founders Fund and Union Square Ventures.

Vise

Seed Round in 2019
Vise, Inc. is a technology company focused on automating investment management for financial advisors through machine learning and artificial intelligence. Founded in 2016 by Samir Vasavada and Runik Mehrotra, the company is based in New York, New York. Vise offers a subadvisor platform that integrates with custodians, allowing users to import client data and streamline trading and portfolio management. The platform supports financial advisors, wealth managers, and portfolio managers by designing customized portfolios, managing ongoing investments, and providing valuable insights. By leveraging advanced technology, Vise aims to enhance the advisor-client relationship, enabling financial professionals to concentrate on delivering personalized service while efficiently managing their clients' investments.

BZR

Seed Round in 2019
BZR is a destination for consumers to discover their new favorite products online.

Teckro

Series C in 2019
Teckro, Inc. offers a solution that transforms clinical trials making all relevant information instantly accessible to every active member of the study. The company facilitates connections between investigators and the expertise they need; and helps study teams, sites, and patients to connect. Its solution instantly captures and shares team’s knowledge to dramatically reduce the burden on CRAs, medical monitors, data management, and study personnel. The company serves pharmaceutical companies and clinical researchers across the world. Teckro, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Limerick, Ireland.

Clarity AI

Seed Round in 2019
Clarity AI, Inc. offers a technology platform designed to measure and optimize the social impact of investment portfolios. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Albany, New York, with additional offices in Madrid and London, the company utilizes big data and machine learning to analyze the societal effects of investments and organizations. Its SaaS-based solution provides extensive coverage of social and environmental impact data, enabling asset managers to make informed decisions and allocate capital more efficiently. Clarity AI's platform aggregates multiple data sources to enhance the reliability of insights, supporting end-to-end sustainability analysis for various stakeholders, including investors and corporate entities. By equipping decision-makers with the necessary tools to understand and optimize their social and environmental impacts, Clarity AI aims to promote socially efficient capital allocation across the market.

Bunch

Seed Round in 2018
Bunch Live, Inc. develops Bunch, a party application that enables users to engage in multiplayer games while participating in group video chats. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York City, the platform facilitates game discovery, play, and sharing among friends. Additionally, it offers integration options for developers, allowing them to incorporate Bunch's functionalities into their own games, enhancing the social gaming experience. Through its innovative approach, Bunch has established itself as a leader in combining gaming and social interaction.

Roivant Sciences

Private Equity Round in 2018
Roivant’s mission is to reduce the time and cost of developing new medicines for patients and to share those savings with the healthcare system. Roivant does this by building Vants - nimble, entrepreneurial biotech and healthcare technology companies with a unique approach to sourcing talent, aligning incentives, and deploying technology. In addition to its biopharmaceutical subsidiaries, Roivant also builds technology-focused Vants focused on improving the process of developing and commercializing medicines.

Quid

Series E in 2018
Quid, Inc. is a technology company that has developed a platform designed to search, analyze, and visualize collective intelligence to address strategic questions. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York and London, Quid's platform specializes in analyzing text-based data using artificial intelligence and Natural Language Processing. It processes large datasets, including patents, news articles, and blog posts, to identify patterns and insights, facilitating informed decision-making for users in various sectors such as marketing, consulting, technology, healthcare, and financial services. The platform allows non-technical users to independently access valuable information and generate unique insights. In January 2020, Quid merged with NetBase Solutions, combining their strengths under the name Netbase Quid.

Unioncrate

Seed Round in 2018
Unioncrate helps consumer goods companies build and manage supply chains that can keep up with the consumer of today. Based in New York City, we are a team of CPG veterans, rebels, and nerds who believe that the future of supply chain will be driven by AI. It powers everything we do. We are obsessed with helping our clients take back the invaluable time, money, and resources that are far too commonly lost by relying on archaic supply chain management systems. That’s why we’ve built an intelligent platform designed specifically for the complexities of a consumer goods industry that’s needlessly stuck in the past.

Cargo

Series A in 2018
Cargo Systems, Inc. operates a mobile marketplace designed for selling products to passengers in transit, primarily through rideshare services. The company's platform, known as Cargo, enables passengers to order a diverse range of products, including snacks, electronics, and health and beauty items, delivered directly to them without the need for a dedicated app. Founded in 2016 by former employees of Birchbox, Cargo initially launched in New York and Boston and has since expanded its reach across 49 states. The company collaborates with rideshare drivers and brand partners to facilitate this unique in-car shopping experience, providing an opportunity for drivers to earn additional income while enhancing passenger convenience. Cargo is headquartered in New York, New York, and has received backing from various venture capital firms.

Bungalow

Series A in 2018
Bungalow is a residential real estate platform that offers flexible communal living solutions for early career professionals. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the company transforms unused spaces into rentable rooms by signing long-term leases with homeowners. Bungalow provides fully furnished multi-bedroom homes in desirable neighborhoods across major U.S. cities, including Baltimore, New York City, and Los Angeles. Each home features private bedrooms, shared living spaces, and amenities such as Wi-Fi, utilities, and housekeeping services. In addition, Bungalow facilitates roommate matching to create harmonious living arrangements and organizes monthly community events to foster social connections among residents. The company aims to enhance the rental experience by providing high-quality homes and a supportive community for its members.

Knewton

Venture Round in 2018
Knewton, Inc. is a developer of an online adaptive learning engine that personalizes education for students by providing tailored recommendations on what to study. The platform also equips teachers with analytics to enhance their support for individual students and offers publishers insights to create more effective digital educational products. Knewton's technology serves a range of subjects, including math, economics, and sciences, and is utilized by educational institutions and companies worldwide. In addition to its flagship product, Knewton offers Alta, an integrated adaptive learning courseware for higher education. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York, Knewton has expanded its presence internationally with offices in London, Tokyo, Singapore, and Dubai. The company has been recognized for its innovation in education technology, earning accolades such as being named a “Technology Pioneer” by the World Economic Forum.

Gecko Robotics

Series A in 2018
Gecko Robotics, Inc. specializes in providing automated industrial inspection services aimed at protecting and maintaining critical infrastructure. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company has expanded its operations to locations in Austin and Houston, Texas; Seville, Spain; and Santiago, Chile. Gecko Robotics designs and operates advanced wall-climbing robots that utilize non-destructive testing technology to conduct inspections in the power, oil and gas, and pulp and paper industries. By automating these inspections, Gecko significantly reduces downtime and minimizes the risks associated with human involvement in hazardous environments. The company’s innovative approach allows industrial clients to perform regular inspections and gather crucial data much more efficiently than traditional methods, ultimately saving millions in maintenance costs.

Carbyne

Series B in 2018
Carbyne is a global innovation leader in public safety technology. Our company unifies the flow of life saving information to emergency call centers onto one simple platform. By using Carbyne’s innovative cloud native tools (live video, instant chat, dynamic location , and more), emergency call centers (ECC) can now fully connect to an incident, share the information with the emergency units, and ultimately save lives. Carbyne is available in seven countries around the world in collaboration with over 70 agencies and currently serving more than 210 Million people in USA, Latin America, Europe, Middle East and Asia.

Willow

Seed Round in 2018
Willow is stylish affordable disposable underwear that offers comfort, confidence, and leak-free protection, delivered discreetly to your door at a fraction of the price. Current options on the market are either expensive or bulky and generally lacking in style — plus, you have to purchase them at the store. Willow’s product is the thinnest and most absorbent on the market, and has better odor control than other products. It’s extremely "breathable” and wicks liquid away from skin, just like sportswear. Best of all, Willow’s stylish products cost less than others because they are sold directly to the consumer, with no mark up by stores.

Hubble Contacts

Venture Round in 2018
Hubble is the first brand of contact lenses sold directly to consumers through an e-commerce, subscription-only model.

Cedar

Series B in 2018
Cedar is a patient payment and engagement platform for hospitals, health systems, and medical groups that elevate the end-to-end patient experience. The platform leverages advanced data science to customize and simplify the payment experience, resulting in a modern, consumer-friendly way for patients to plan for and pay their bills. It was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Emulate

Series C in 2018
Emulate, Inc. specializes in organs-on-chips technology designed to mimic human biology, enabling a better understanding of how diseases, medications, chemicals, and food impact human health. The company offers organ-chips that replicate the functions and disease states of various human organs, including the lung, intestine, liver, and skin. In addition to its organ-chips, Emulate provides software applications for drug development and research workflows, catering to a diverse clientele that includes biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, consumer health and cosmetics industries, agricultural firms, and academic researchers. Founded in 2013 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Emulate aims to set a new standard for accurately predicting human responses across multiple fields, including drug development and personalized medicine. The company was previously known as Emulate Living MicroDevices, Inc. before rebranding in 2014.

CTRL-labs

Series B in 2018
CTRL-labs Corporation, founded in 2015 and based in New York City, is at the forefront of developing non-invasive neural interface technology. The company's flagship product, the CTRL-kit, is a wireless electromyography device that translates neural signals into control, enabling users to interact with digital devices through a wristband equipped with sensors. This technology aims to enhance immersion and control in areas such as virtual reality, augmented reality, robotics, and productivity. By providing developers with a software development kit (SDK) and application programming interface (API), CTRL-labs facilitates the integration of neural control into various applications. The company's long-term vision is to enable widespread consumer adoption of this technology, creating a new universal controller that allows individuals to use their thoughts and movements to operate machines seamlessly.

opensea

Seed Round in 2018
OpenSea is a leading peer-to-peer marketplace specializing in the trading of crypto collectibles and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The platform facilitates transactions for a variety of digital assets, including gaming items and other virtual goods, all of which are secured through blockchain technology. Users can buy and sell these items directly through smart contracts, ensuring a streamlined and secure trading experience. As the popularity of blockchain-based games grows, OpenSea has experienced significant transaction volume, reflecting its position as a prominent player in the crypto marketplace. Additionally, OpenSea Ventures, the company's investment arm, supports emerging founders and initiatives that aim to advance the future of decentralized web economies.

Tagomi

Venture Round in 2018
Tagomi Trading, LLC is an institutional-grade cryptocurrency trading platform founded in 2018 and headquartered in Albany, New York, with additional offices in New Jersey, Chicago, San Francisco, and London. The company specializes in providing clients with enhanced trade execution capabilities, allowing them to optimize their trading strategies. Utilizing advanced routing techniques and execution algorithms, Tagomi analyzes both real-time and historical data to determine the most advantageous trading opportunities. This approach helps clients minimize trading costs and maximize their returns on cryptocurrency investments.

Oscar Health

Venture Round in 2018
Oscar Health is a health insurance company that provides individual and family plans, Medicare Advantage, and small group products. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, Oscar Health operates in several states, including New York, Texas, California, New Jersey, Ohio, and Tennessee. The company aims to enhance the healthcare experience by utilizing technology, design, and data to create user-friendly services. Its platform includes a software application that helps users find doctors based on location and ratings. Oscar Health primarily serves individuals and families who do not receive health insurance from their employers.

Intermedia Labs

Venture Round in 2018
Intermedia Labs is a consumer-based video technology firm inventing the future of television.

HQTrivia

Venture Round in 2018
HQ Trivia is a live trivia game played through an iOS app. Users can tune in twice a day at 3PM and 9PM ET to answer questions for the chance to win cash prizes — prizes that have ballooned from a couple of hundred dollars, to thousands.

Unbound

Venture Round in 2017
Unbound is a company focused on sexual wellness for women, offering a range of products including vibrators, lubricants, and accessories. The company operates an e-commerce platform that allows customers to purchase body-safe items directly from their website, ensuring discreet delivery to their homes. By prioritizing women's sexual health and wellness, Unbound aims to provide a comfortable and accessible shopping experience for its customers.

Cedar

Series A in 2017
Cedar is a patient payment and engagement platform for hospitals, health systems, and medical groups that elevate the end-to-end patient experience. The platform leverages advanced data science to customize and simplify the payment experience, resulting in a modern, consumer-friendly way for patients to plan for and pay their bills. It was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Nanotronics Imaging

Series D in 2017
Nanotronics Imaging is a high-tech, cutting edge, microscopy, and software company delivering rapid testing and analysis solutions to sectors ranging from materials science and semiconductors to life science and medicine. It has redefined factory control through the invention of a platform that combines AI, automation, and sophisticated imaging to assist human ingenuity in detecting flaws and anomalies in manufacturing. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in New York, New York.

Teckro

Series B in 2017
Teckro, Inc. offers a solution that transforms clinical trials making all relevant information instantly accessible to every active member of the study. The company facilitates connections between investigators and the expertise they need; and helps study teams, sites, and patients to connect. Its solution instantly captures and shares team’s knowledge to dramatically reduce the burden on CRAs, medical monitors, data management, and study personnel. The company serves pharmaceutical companies and clinical researchers across the world. Teckro, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Limerick, Ireland.

Hubble Contacts

Series A in 2017
Hubble is the first brand of contact lenses sold directly to consumers through an e-commerce, subscription-only model.

Roivant Sciences

Private Equity Round in 2017
Roivant’s mission is to reduce the time and cost of developing new medicines for patients and to share those savings with the healthcare system. Roivant does this by building Vants - nimble, entrepreneurial biotech and healthcare technology companies with a unique approach to sourcing talent, aligning incentives, and deploying technology. In addition to its biopharmaceutical subsidiaries, Roivant also builds technology-focused Vants focused on improving the process of developing and commercializing medicines.

Stash

Series C in 2017
Stash Financial Inc., known as Stash Invest, is a New York-based digital platform that simplifies investing, saving, and retirement planning through a mobile application. Founded in 2015 by Brandon Krieg and Ed Robinson, the company aims to assist everyday Americans in building wealth and achieving financial freedom. Stash combines banking, investing, and financial advice into a single subscription service, making it easier for users to manage their personal finances. The platform has supported over five million individuals in reaching their financial goals, emphasizing accessibility and user-friendly solutions in personal finance management.