Founders Fund

Founders Fund is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm that backs science and technology companies across multiple stages, from seed to late-stage. It pursues transformative technologies and follows a founder-friendly investment approach that provides substantial support with minimal interference. The firm invests in ventures solving difficult problems across sectors such as aerospace and transportation, artificial intelligence, advanced computing, energy, healthcare, biotechnology, cybersecurity, fintech, consumer internet, software, robotics, and related technology fields. It has backed notable companies early, including SpaceX, Palantir, and Facebook, reflecting a history of partnering with ambitious founders to scale breakthrough technologies.

Delian Asparouhov

Partner

Jennifer Campbell

Partner

Bridget Harris

Associate

Joey Krug

Partner

Sean Liu

Partner

Jeffrey Lonsdale

Managing Director, Asia

John Luttig

Partner

Amin Mirzadegan

Partner

Scott Nolan

Partner

Luke Nosek

Managing Partner

Stephen Oskoui

Venture Partner

Ryan Petersen

Partner

Keith Rabois

Partner

Neil Ruthven

CFO

Napoleon Ta

Partner

Matias Van Thienen

Partner

Past deals in Artificial Intelligence

Arena

Series B in 2025
Arena accelerates testing, debugging, and optimization for the world’s most advanced hardware. Atlas is an AI hardware engineer grounded in applied physics with an understanding of the real-world environment.

Cognition

Venture Round in 2025
Cognition AI is an applied AI lab focused on building end-to-end software agents that act as collaborative AI teammates. Their aim is to support engineering teams in being more efficient and innovative in their projects.

Icon

Venture Round in 2025
Icon is a technology company focused on developing innovative solutions for screen-based devices, particularly those integrated with Amazon's Alexa Voice Service. As a software-led hardware company, Icon specializes in creating smart mirrors and other smart home devices that incorporate voice capabilities. The company is recognized for its professional technology development team, which provides customized hardware and software solutions tailored to meet the certification requirements for Alexa integration. Icon's smart mirror, which features Alexa built-in, has received accolades, including recognition as a CES 2020 Innovation Awards honoree. In addition to its product offerings, Icon also provides industrial design services and supports a wide range of customized designs for original equipment manufacturers. The company is backed by notable investors and industry executives, enhancing its credibility and reach in the tech market.

Ataraxis

Series A in 2025
Ataraxis is an AI-based diagnostic platform that helps develop personalized treatment plans.

Prime Intellect

Seed Round in 2025
Prime Intellect is a technology company that specializes in democratizing artificial intelligence (AI) development. Its platform facilitates the discovery of global computing resources, enabling the training of advanced AI models through distributed training across various clusters. The company's unique approach allows for collective ownership of open AI innovations, ranging from language models to scientific breakthroughs, thereby promoting collaborative AI development on a global scale.

Icon

Venture Round in 2025
Icon is a technology company focused on developing innovative solutions for screen-based devices, particularly those integrated with Amazon's Alexa Voice Service. As a software-led hardware company, Icon specializes in creating smart mirrors and other smart home devices that incorporate voice capabilities. The company is recognized for its professional technology development team, which provides customized hardware and software solutions tailored to meet the certification requirements for Alexa integration. Icon's smart mirror, which features Alexa built-in, has received accolades, including recognition as a CES 2020 Innovation Awards honoree. In addition to its product offerings, Icon also provides industrial design services and supports a wide range of customized designs for original equipment manufacturers. The company is backed by notable investors and industry executives, enhancing its credibility and reach in the tech market.

Safely You

Series C in 2025
SafelyYou, Inc. is a technology company based in Berkeley, California, founded in 2015, that specializes in artificial intelligence software designed for managed Alzheimer's care. The company focuses on fall prevention by utilizing a camera system installed in patients' rooms to detect falls in real time and alert caregivers. Its AI-enabled technology analyzes patterns and signs that may indicate a potential fall, allowing for proactive intervention. SafelyYou's solutions aim to enhance the safety and well-being of individuals with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, facilitating improved medication adherence, behavioral monitoring, and overall care management in skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities. By reducing the frequency and impact of falls, SafelyYou contributes to lowering hospitalization rates among this vulnerable population.

Anduril Industries

Series F in 2024
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that designs, develops, and deploys hardware and software to address national security challenges for the United States and its allies. It offers the Lattice Platform, an AI-based system that fuses real-time data from computer vision, machine learning, and mesh networking into a single autonomous operating picture; Sentry Tower, which integrates data across the electromagnetic spectrum; Ghost sUAS, an unmanned autonomous, man-portable drone capable of performing missions with limited human intervention; and Anvil sUAS, a precision kinetic intercept that autonomously navigates to counter potential drone threats with visual verification by a human operator. Founded in 2017, Anduril is based in Irvine, California, with additional offices in Orange County, California; Washington, D.C.; and Seattle, Washington.

Inspeq AI

Seed Round in 2024
Inspeq AI offers a comprehensive platform that helps organizations identify and address issues throughout the lifecycle of large language models. This enables reliable and trustworthy AI applications.

Cognition

Series A in 2024
Cognition AI is an applied AI lab focused on building end-to-end software agents that act as collaborative AI teammates. Their aim is to support engineering teams in being more efficient and innovative in their projects.

Cognition

Series A in 2024
Cognition AI is an applied AI lab focused on building end-to-end software agents that act as collaborative AI teammates. Their aim is to support engineering teams in being more efficient and innovative in their projects.

Cyabra

Series A in 2024
Cyabra employs advanced AI and machine learning to combat disinformation online. It safeguards businesses and governments by identifying fake profiles, harmful narratives, and synthetic content in real-time.

Armada

Series A in 2023
Armada develops an edge computing platform that connects individuals and businesses for real-time data processing and decision-making. It aims to bridge the digital divide by offering secure, scalable infrastructure alongside compatible software components.

Gecko Robotics

Series C in 2023
Founded in 2013, Gecko Robotics specializes in industrial inspection services using robotics and AI-powered data platforms. Serving power, oil & gas, pulp & paper industries, they provide real-time insights for efficient operations and infrastructure maintenance.

Forward

Series E in 2023
Forward is a startup focused on transforming healthcare delivery by incorporating advanced technologies that have been underutilized in the industry, such as sensors, mobile applications, and artificial intelligence. Founded in January 2016 by former executives from Google and Uber, Forward operates primary care clinics that emphasize personalized patient care. Through its mobile application and natural language processing system, the company enhances healthcare services, offering features like body scanning, genetic screening, real-time blood testing, and home monitoring of vital signs. These innovations empower patients to take control of their health, promote transparency, and foster better collaboration with their primary care physicians. Backed by prominent investors and entrepreneurs, Forward aims to redefine the patient experience in healthcare.

Wraithwatch

Seed Round in 2023
Wraithwatch is an innovative cybersecurity company focused on providing advanced defenses against emerging AI-powered cyber threats. Through its AI-driven platform, Wraithwatch employs autonomous agents powered by generative AI to proactively identify vulnerabilities and simulate various attack scenarios. This approach allows the company to swiftly develop and implement defensive strategies across multiple security tools, significantly reducing response times from hours or days to mere minutes or seconds. By anticipating and countering sophisticated cyberattacks, Wraithwatch equips organizations and cybersecurity teams with the necessary tools to safeguard their systems and data effectively.

Delphi

Seed Round in 2023
Delphi develops a digital cloning platform that captures an individual's thoughts, experiences, and personality, making their insights available to others in a personalized manner for learning and development.

Mendaera

Series A in 2023
Mendaera is a medtech startup specializing in advanced healthcare technologies, focusing on robotics and diagnostic tools. Its platform integrates robotics, AI, real-time imaging, and connectivity to enable consistent medical interventions at scale, aiming to make high-quality care accessible to all patients.

Grit

Seed Round in 2023
Grit's fully automated migrations and AI-assisted refactoring put software maintenance on autopilot. It automatically generates pull requests for eradicating technical debt using machine learning and static analysis.

Gail

Series B in 2023
GAIL is a technology company specializing in AI-driven conversational automation. It primarily serves insurance agencies and other regulated industries, offering a multilingual AI platform capable of communicating via speech, SMS, email, and WhatsApp. The platform automates sales, support, and customer engagement tasks, providing recordings, transcripts, analytics, and follow-ups, with the aim of reducing costs and improving efficiency. It is known for its easy onboarding and integration processes.

Earable Neuroscience

Convertible Note in 2023
Earable Neuroscience is a deep tech company focusing on building consumer wearables and solutions that unlock human potential through improved sleep and cognitive function. Earable was early-invested in by FoundersFund and Samsung Ventures. After 9 years of R&D at the University of Colorado and the University of Oxford, Earable invented FRENZ Brainband - a pioneering AI-powered sleep-aid wearable designed to track and stimulate brain activity in real time using science-backed personalized audio delivered via bone-conduction speakers.

Mosaic

Series C in 2023
Mosaic is an AI-powered financial planning and analysis software company that provides predictive reporting, dashboards, modeling, and data visualization to support forecasting and decision making. The platform automates forecasts, generates real-time reports, and enables cross-functional collaboration, while leveraging big data and machine learning to deliver actionable insights and clear recommendations. It offers seamless integrations and real-time analytics that illuminate key business dynamics for organizations of various sizes, from startups to large enterprises. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Diego, Mosaic focuses on helping finance teams plan, analyze, and act more efficiently.

OpenAI

Venture Round in 2023
OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company that develops general-purpose artificial intelligence technologies and applies them to real-world problems. It conducts machine learning research and builds systems such as large-scale language models, multimodal input handling, and code generation to support automation, data analysis, content generation, and interactive problem solving across industries including technology, healthcare, and education. The organization offers platforms and APIs that enable enterprises, developers, and researchers to build, test, and deploy intelligent systems, with plug-in extensibility and ongoing model updates to improve performance and safety.

Armada

Seed Round in 2023
Armada develops an edge computing platform that connects individuals and businesses for real-time data processing and decision-making. It aims to bridge the digital divide by offering secure, scalable infrastructure alongside compatible software components.

Speak

Series B in 2022
Speak is an AI-powered language-learning mobile application designed to help users learn English through interactive conversation. The app utilizes advanced speech recognition techniques, allowing users to engage in dialogues about real-world scenarios. This approach enables individuals to improve their English speaking skills by identifying words and phrases, even when spoken with thick accents. Speak's focus on practical conversation enhances the learning experience, making it easier for users to communicate effectively in various contexts.

ISEE

Series B in 2022
ISEE develops AI-based solutions for autonomous driving in logistics. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. ISEE's autonomous yard trucks help businesses like Maersk automate their logistics hubs, improving safety, reducing costs, and enhancing driving performance.

Fathom

Series B in 2022
Fathom Health, founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, provides artificial intelligence solutions aimed at streamlining the medical reimbursement process. The company has developed a coding automation platform that expedites medical coding practices by automatically reviewing incoming charts. In addition to this technology, Fathom offers full-service coding solutions and real-time comprehensive audits, allowing healthcare providers to enhance operational efficiency through automation. By leveraging AI, Fathom enables medical operators to optimize their coding processes, ultimately improving their business outcomes.

Inworld AI

Series A in 2022
Inworld AI is an AI framework powering massive consumer applications. Inworld is funded by VCs including Lightspeed, Stanford University, Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Section 32, M12, Intel Capital, CRV, Bitkraft, and Meta, as well as a team of all-star angels including corporate executives, top VC funds' partners, scouts, and industry veterans.

Galvanick

Seed Round in 2022
Galvanick is a developer of a cybersecurity platform specifically designed to secure industrial operations environments. The company offers an Intelligence Augmentation platform that serves as a "cyber-sidekick," enhancing human decision-making in the face of increasing cyber threats. Galvanick's cloud-native analysis platform aggregates telemetry from industrial environments, enabling operators to quickly distinguish between normal and abnormal behavior. By contextualizing critical malicious activities, the platform allows operations and security teams to identify threats rapidly and respond effectively, thereby minimizing cyber risks to industrial infrastructure. This approach ensures that human oversight remains integral to cybersecurity efforts, addressing the growing challenge of securing sensitive assets in a rapidly evolving threat landscape.

Ultima Genomics

Venture Round in 2022
Ultima Genomics is a biotechnology company established in 2016 and headquartered in Newark, California. It specializes in genome-scale sequencing technology, focusing on providing analytical services to various enterprises. By employing an open substrate, Ultima Genomics creates a vast, low-cost reaction surface that facilitates billions of reads without relying on expensive flow cells or complex fluidic systems. The company utilizes specialized sequencing hardware combined with machine learning techniques to ensure reproducible and accurate results. This innovative approach enables clients to obtain genomic reports at scale, enhancing the speed and efficiency of sequencing while significantly reducing costs. Ultima Genomics aims to harness the potential of genomic information to drive advancements in biology and improve human health.

Windsurf

Series A in 2022
Windsurf is a technology company that provides AI-enabled development tools and deep learning acceleration platforms. Its offerings include an AI coding assistant with an integrated development environment that enhances developer productivity across Mac, Windows, and Linux, along with flexible access options including a free version for individuals and enterprise features for teams. In addition, Windsurf offers a deep learning acceleration platform that supports models from all major frameworks by enabling remote execution of model inferences and related computations such as video decoding and image preprocessing. This platform facilitates the integration of accelerated AI into interactive or batch applications, expanding the reach of AI workloads while simplifying deployment.

Built Robotics

Series C in 2022
Built Robotics develops automation technology for the construction industry by turning heavy equipment into autonomous robots with AI-guided software that integrates sensors such as GPS, cameras, and Lidar. The systems retrofit onto earthmoving equipment to enable autonomous operation on job sites, supporting projects such as wind farms, oil and gas pipelines, mining, and housing developments, and they are used to automate repetitive tasks in solar projects to accelerate the transition to clean energy.

Nirvana

Venture Round in 2022
Nirvana is an AI-native financial infrastructure shaping the future of Agentic DeFi. - Redefining DeFi with AI Agents – Nirvana builds AI frameworks for DEFAI agents to maximize capital efficiency - AI-Native On-Chain Protocols – Empowering DEFAI agents with AI-native protocols to autonomously launch innovative financial instruments and optimize strategies

Mosaic

Series B in 2022
Mosaic is an AI-powered financial planning and analysis software company that provides predictive reporting, dashboards, modeling, and data visualization to support forecasting and decision making. The platform automates forecasts, generates real-time reports, and enables cross-functional collaboration, while leveraging big data and machine learning to deliver actionable insights and clear recommendations. It offers seamless integrations and real-time analytics that illuminate key business dynamics for organizations of various sizes, from startups to large enterprises. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Diego, Mosaic focuses on helping finance teams plan, analyze, and act more efficiently.

Gecko Robotics

Series C in 2022
Founded in 2013, Gecko Robotics specializes in industrial inspection services using robotics and AI-powered data platforms. Serving power, oil & gas, pulp & paper industries, they provide real-time insights for efficient operations and infrastructure maintenance.

Earable Neuroscience

Seed Round in 2022
Earable Neuroscience is a deep tech company focusing on building consumer wearables and solutions that unlock human potential through improved sleep and cognitive function. Earable was early-invested in by FoundersFund and Samsung Ventures. After 9 years of R&D at the University of Colorado and the University of Oxford, Earable invented FRENZ Brainband - a pioneering AI-powered sleep-aid wearable designed to track and stimulate brain activity in real time using science-backed personalized audio delivered via bone-conduction speakers.

Wonder Dynamics

Series A in 2021
Wonder Dynamics is a media-tech startup based in Los Angeles, California, co-founded by Tye Sheridan and Nikola Todorovic. The company specializes in developing AI technology to enhance storytelling, particularly focusing on creating an AI production tool that enables independent filmmakers to achieve high-quality visual effects typically associated with big-budget productions at a significantly lower cost. Their technology also allows viewers to engage in AI-powered conversations with characters in TV shows or movies, thereby enhancing the viewing experience.

Sword Health

Series D in 2021
Sword Health specializes in digital health solutions for physical rehabilitation. It employs artificial intelligence to deliver personalized care globally, enabling patients to perform interactive exercises at home under remote physiotherapist supervision.

Aimi

Series B in 2021
Aimi is a company that develops a generative music platform using AI and machine learning to produce continuous, royalty‑cleared music. It offers an API for developers and businesses to integrate on‑demand music into applications, products, and services. The platform blends human creativity with intelligent technology, allowing artists to contribute ideas while protecting intellectual property and ensuring proper credit. It enables businesses to shape listening experiences tailored to their objectives while maintaining high integrity standards.

Nirvana

Initial Coin Offering in 2021
Nirvana is an AI-native financial infrastructure shaping the future of Agentic DeFi. - Redefining DeFi with AI Agents – Nirvana builds AI frameworks for DEFAI agents to maximize capital efficiency - AI-Native On-Chain Protocols – Empowering DEFAI agents with AI-native protocols to autonomously launch innovative financial instruments and optimize strategies

Cyabra

Series A in 2021
Cyabra employs advanced AI and machine learning to combat disinformation online. It safeguards businesses and governments by identifying fake profiles, harmful narratives, and synthetic content in real-time.

Galvanick

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Galvanick is a developer of a cybersecurity platform specifically designed to secure industrial operations environments. The company offers an Intelligence Augmentation platform that serves as a "cyber-sidekick," enhancing human decision-making in the face of increasing cyber threats. Galvanick's cloud-native analysis platform aggregates telemetry from industrial environments, enabling operators to quickly distinguish between normal and abnormal behavior. By contextualizing critical malicious activities, the platform allows operations and security teams to identify threats rapidly and respond effectively, thereby minimizing cyber risks to industrial infrastructure. This approach ensures that human oversight remains integral to cybersecurity efforts, addressing the growing challenge of securing sensitive assets in a rapidly evolving threat landscape.

Safely You

Series A in 2021
SafelyYou, Inc. is a technology company based in Berkeley, California, founded in 2015, that specializes in artificial intelligence software designed for managed Alzheimer's care. The company focuses on fall prevention by utilizing a camera system installed in patients' rooms to detect falls in real time and alert caregivers. Its AI-enabled technology analyzes patterns and signs that may indicate a potential fall, allowing for proactive intervention. SafelyYou's solutions aim to enhance the safety and well-being of individuals with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, facilitating improved medication adherence, behavioral monitoring, and overall care management in skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities. By reducing the frequency and impact of falls, SafelyYou contributes to lowering hospitalization rates among this vulnerable population.

HeartLab

Seed Round in 2021
HeartLab develops an AI-powered cardiology imaging platform that integrates the end-to-end imaging workflow. The company builds diagnostic tools that analyze echocardiograms and other cardiac imaging to help doctors diagnose and treat cardiovascular disease. Its tools automate repetitive measurements, enabling faster interpretation and improved efficiency for clinicians, with the goal of advancing cardiology care globally.

Osaro

Series C in 2021
Osaro, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence software aimed at automating manual picking and assembly tasks in distribution centers and manufacturing environments. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, Osaro's solutions integrate advanced machine learning and vision-based technology to enhance the efficiency of robotic systems. The software is designed to automatically process complex, unstructured data, enabling machines to learn and adapt in real-time, thereby improving decision-making capabilities. By enhancing the intelligence and adaptability of machines, Osaro aims to increase industrial productivity while allowing human workers to concentrate on more complex tasks, ultimately contributing to a safer workplace and more resilient supply chains.

Zenith Aerospace

Venture Round in 2021
Zenith Aerospace Inc. is a company based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in the development of an innovative aerial platform capable of flying for extended periods without the need to land. Founded in 2016, the company operates at the intersection of aerospace, electrical engineering, computer vision, and data science to advance earth imaging technologies. Zenith Aerospace aims to provide real-time monitoring services that deliver accurate information to operators in various fields, day and night. By utilizing solar-powered unmanned aircraft, the company offers a sustainable solution for continuous observation and monitoring, enabling clients to make informed decisions efficiently over extended durations.

Gail

Series A in 2021
GAIL is a technology company specializing in AI-driven conversational automation. It primarily serves insurance agencies and other regulated industries, offering a multilingual AI platform capable of communicating via speech, SMS, email, and WhatsApp. The platform automates sales, support, and customer engagement tasks, providing recordings, transcripts, analytics, and follow-ups, with the aim of reducing costs and improving efficiency. It is known for its easy onboarding and integration processes.

Sword Health

Series C in 2021
Sword Health specializes in digital health solutions for physical rehabilitation. It employs artificial intelligence to deliver personalized care globally, enabling patients to perform interactive exercises at home under remote physiotherapist supervision.

Anduril Industries

Series D in 2021
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that designs, develops, and deploys hardware and software to address national security challenges for the United States and its allies. It offers the Lattice Platform, an AI-based system that fuses real-time data from computer vision, machine learning, and mesh networking into a single autonomous operating picture; Sentry Tower, which integrates data across the electromagnetic spectrum; Ghost sUAS, an unmanned autonomous, man-portable drone capable of performing missions with limited human intervention; and Anvil sUAS, a precision kinetic intercept that autonomously navigates to counter potential drone threats with visual verification by a human operator. Founded in 2017, Anduril is based in Irvine, California, with additional offices in Orange County, California; Washington, D.C.; and Seattle, Washington.

Faire

Series F in 2021
Faire is a two-sided marketplace connecting local retail stores with unique wholesale merchandise from brands and makers. It offers retailers tools for data insights, financial terms, and logistics support to compete with larger competitors. Faire's platform simplifies wholesale buying and selling processes, offering net 60 payment terms and free returns.

Orbiit

Seed Round in 2021
Orbiit is a technology company that operates an AI-powered matchmaking engine designed for community managers. The platform facilitates peer-to-peer connections by enabling members to engage in 1:1 and small-group conversations based on shared interests and challenges. Orbiit offers a comprehensive suite of features, including algorithmic matching, scheduling, feedback collection, and analytics, which empower community managers to enhance engagement and foster growth within their communities. By streamlining the logistics of virtual networking, Orbiit helps clients create meaningful connections and drive impact at scale.

Scale AI

Series E in 2021
Scale AI develops a platform that provides training and validation data for artificial intelligence applications. Its products include advanced annotation tools for images, videos, text, documents, and 3D sensor data, serving sectors such as autonomous vehicles, retail, conversational AI, robotics, AR/VR, and document processing.

Wonder Dynamics

Seed Round in 2021
Wonder Dynamics is a media-tech startup based in Los Angeles, California, co-founded by Tye Sheridan and Nikola Todorovic. The company specializes in developing AI technology to enhance storytelling, particularly focusing on creating an AI production tool that enables independent filmmakers to achieve high-quality visual effects typically associated with big-budget productions at a significantly lower cost. Their technology also allows viewers to engage in AI-powered conversations with characters in TV shows or movies, thereby enhancing the viewing experience.

Forward

Series D in 2021
Forward is a startup focused on transforming healthcare delivery by incorporating advanced technologies that have been underutilized in the industry, such as sensors, mobile applications, and artificial intelligence. Founded in January 2016 by former executives from Google and Uber, Forward operates primary care clinics that emphasize personalized patient care. Through its mobile application and natural language processing system, the company enhances healthcare services, offering features like body scanning, genetic screening, real-time blood testing, and home monitoring of vital signs. These innovations empower patients to take control of their health, promote transparency, and foster better collaboration with their primary care physicians. Backed by prominent investors and entrepreneurs, Forward aims to redefine the patient experience in healthcare.

Sword Health

Series B in 2021
Sword Health specializes in digital health solutions for physical rehabilitation. It employs artificial intelligence to deliver personalized care globally, enabling patients to perform interactive exercises at home under remote physiotherapist supervision.

Ghost Autonomy

Funding Round in 2021
Ghost Autonomy is a technology company focused on making self-driving accessible to the consumer market. It develops an advanced autonomous driving software platform designed for automakers, leveraging innovative artificial intelligence breakthroughs to ensure safe and scalable highway autonomy. The company's platform includes AI-enabled software that encompasses perception systems, planning and decision-making algorithms, and vehicle control software. This comprehensive approach allows automakers and suppliers to integrate autonomous driving capabilities into their vehicles with minimal hardware modifications, facilitating a more affordable and efficient transition to self-driving technology.

Vise

Series B in 2020
Vise is a technology company that automates investment management for financial advisors through the use of artificial intelligence. Founded in 2016 by Samir Vasavada and Runik Mehrotra in New York, Vise offers a comprehensive platform that supports the entire advisor-client relationship. This includes the creation of personalized portfolios, management of those portfolios, and the provision of ongoing intelligence to ensure optimal performance. By leveraging advanced technology, Vise enables financial advisors to focus on what matters most: their client relationships, while also providing them with customized investment solutions and automated trade execution.

Osaro

Series B in 2020
Osaro, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence software aimed at automating manual picking and assembly tasks in distribution centers and manufacturing environments. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, Osaro's solutions integrate advanced machine learning and vision-based technology to enhance the efficiency of robotic systems. The software is designed to automatically process complex, unstructured data, enabling machines to learn and adapt in real-time, thereby improving decision-making capabilities. By enhancing the intelligence and adaptability of machines, Osaro aims to increase industrial productivity while allowing human workers to concentrate on more complex tasks, ultimately contributing to a safer workplace and more resilient supply chains.

Luko

Series B in 2020
Luko is an insurance company that specializes in home security and safety. It offers an AI-powered device that monitors and prevents home accidents, aiming to shift the insurance model from claims-based to prevention. The device also helps reduce electricity bills. Luko provides transparent and user-friendly insurance options for homes, property, and vehicles, enabling customers to choose the perfect coverage for their needs.

Ayar Labs

Series B in 2020
Ayar Labs develops and manufactures high-density electronic-photonic chiplets and lasers, specializing in optical interconnect solutions. Its flagship product, TeraPHY, offers a monolithic in-package optical I/O solution for applications requiring high bandwidth, low latency, and power efficiency. The company's products serve various industries such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, telecommunications, aerospace, and military.

Faire

Series E in 2020
Faire is a two-sided marketplace connecting local retail stores with unique wholesale merchandise from brands and makers. It offers retailers tools for data insights, financial terms, and logistics support to compete with larger competitors. Faire's platform simplifies wholesale buying and selling processes, offering net 60 payment terms and free returns.

HeartLab

Seed Round in 2020
HeartLab develops an AI-powered cardiology imaging platform that integrates the end-to-end imaging workflow. The company builds diagnostic tools that analyze echocardiograms and other cardiac imaging to help doctors diagnose and treat cardiovascular disease. Its tools automate repetitive measurements, enabling faster interpretation and improved efficiency for clinicians, with the goal of advancing cardiology care globally.

AI Foundation

Series B in 2020
AI Foundation develops AI-based software solutions to detect malicious content online. Its flagship tool, Reality Defender, scans media for signs of alteration or artificial generation. The company also enables content creators to establish honest AI watermarks. Serving academia, businesses, and governments, AI Foundation has partnerships with notable entities like Marvel filmmakers Joe and Anthony Russo, Google, Microsoft, Twitter, and universities. Founded in 2017, it is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Tempo

Series B in 2020
Tempo designs and develops a home fitness platform with personal guidance to help users in their training sessions. It features live elite trainers who can help users when they make mistakes. It has built-in three-dimensional sensors that track form, counts reps, and recommend weights. It helps users to improve in real-time. Powered by 3D motion sensors and AI, it analyzes 25 of the body’s essential joints as users work out and gives understood form feedback. Moawia Eldeeb and Joshua Augustin founded it as Pivot in 2015, with its headquarters in San Francisco in California.

Narrative

Seed Round in 2020
Narrative is a software development company based in Auckland, New Zealand, focused on creating tools for storytellers, bloggers, and photographers. The company specializes in narrative selection and publishing, enabling photographers to dedicate more time to their craft. By integrating artificial intelligence, Narrative enhances the storytelling process, emphasizing the human aspects of photography rather than merely the technical details. This approach aims to empower creatives by providing them with resources that facilitate meaningful connections through their work.

Anduril Industries

Series C in 2020
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that designs, develops, and deploys hardware and software to address national security challenges for the United States and its allies. It offers the Lattice Platform, an AI-based system that fuses real-time data from computer vision, machine learning, and mesh networking into a single autonomous operating picture; Sentry Tower, which integrates data across the electromagnetic spectrum; Ghost sUAS, an unmanned autonomous, man-portable drone capable of performing missions with limited human intervention; and Anvil sUAS, a precision kinetic intercept that autonomously navigates to counter potential drone threats with visual verification by a human operator. Founded in 2017, Anduril is based in Irvine, California, with additional offices in Orange County, California; Washington, D.C.; and Seattle, Washington.

DoNotPay

Series A in 2020
DoNotPay, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It operates a platform that provides legal information and self-help services through an artificial intelligence-driven chatbot. This application assists users in a variety of legal matters, enabling them to file lawsuits, claim awards, challenge corporations, and navigate bureaucratic processes. It also helps users cancel free trials, appeal bank fees, and address traffic violations, among other issues. DoNotPay's services are available to residents in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom, aiming to democratize access to legal resources and empower individuals to manage their legal challenges efficiently and at no cost.

Vise

Series A in 2020
Vise is a technology company that automates investment management for financial advisors through the use of artificial intelligence. Founded in 2016 by Samir Vasavada and Runik Mehrotra in New York, Vise offers a comprehensive platform that supports the entire advisor-client relationship. This includes the creation of personalized portfolios, management of those portfolios, and the provision of ongoing intelligence to ensure optimal performance. By leveraging advanced technology, Vise enables financial advisors to focus on what matters most: their client relationships, while also providing them with customized investment solutions and automated trade execution.

Sword Health

Series A in 2020
Sword Health specializes in digital health solutions for physical rehabilitation. It employs artificial intelligence to deliver personalized care globally, enabling patients to perform interactive exercises at home under remote physiotherapist supervision.

Formatech

Seed Round in 2020
Forma is building photorealistic avatars that are a dynamic and deeply personal form for people’s online identity. We believe that as our online lives grow in importance, people look for more authenticity and relatability - and for everybody on the planet there is nothing more familiar than an image of themselves. Through Forma’s computer vision and graphics technology, users can create a flexible visual identity from a single photo of themselves, instantly and photorealistically. ​Today they can try on any outfit whether just for fun or before buying on e-commerce, and soon they will be able star in a movie, video game, TV show, YouTube clip, billboard ad, VR/AR, etc. The company was founded in late 2017, early in the commercialization of the recent breakthroughs in deep learning. We’ve raised seed funding from top VCs and angels and are SF-based by the Caltrain station.

Zinier

Series C in 2020
Zinier Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a cloud-based field operations platform and mobile application designed to optimize sales and service operations for businesses. Established in 2014 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, Zinier provides a low-code platform that empowers field service organizations through customizable workflows and real-time tracking capabilities for field technicians. The application leverages artificial intelligence to enhance coordination and execution of tasks, allowing teams to address issues swiftly and adapt to changing needs. By integrating with existing systems, Zinier enables companies to streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve efficiency. The company also has a global presence with offices in several countries, including Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Singapore, Australia, India, and Portugal.

Gecko Robotics

Series B in 2019
Founded in 2013, Gecko Robotics specializes in industrial inspection services using robotics and AI-powered data platforms. Serving power, oil & gas, pulp & paper industries, they provide real-time insights for efficient operations and infrastructure maintenance.

Luko

Series A in 2019
Luko is an insurance company that specializes in home security and safety. It offers an AI-powered device that monitors and prevents home accidents, aiming to shift the insurance model from claims-based to prevention. The device also helps reduce electricity bills. Luko provides transparent and user-friendly insurance options for homes, property, and vehicles, enabling customers to choose the perfect coverage for their needs.

Ghost Autonomy

Series C in 2019
Ghost Autonomy is a technology company focused on making self-driving accessible to the consumer market. It develops an advanced autonomous driving software platform designed for automakers, leveraging innovative artificial intelligence breakthroughs to ensure safe and scalable highway autonomy. The company's platform includes AI-enabled software that encompasses perception systems, planning and decision-making algorithms, and vehicle control software. This comprehensive approach allows automakers and suppliers to integrate autonomous driving capabilities into their vehicles with minimal hardware modifications, facilitating a more affordable and efficient transition to self-driving technology.

ISEE

Series A in 2019
ISEE develops AI-based solutions for autonomous driving in logistics. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. ISEE's autonomous yard trucks help businesses like Maersk automate their logistics hubs, improving safety, reducing costs, and enhancing driving performance.

Faire

Series D in 2019
Faire is a two-sided marketplace connecting local retail stores with unique wholesale merchandise from brands and makers. It offers retailers tools for data insights, financial terms, and logistics support to compete with larger competitors. Faire's platform simplifies wholesale buying and selling processes, offering net 60 payment terms and free returns.

Unioncrate

Series A in 2019
Unioncrate, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven supply chain management software, aimed at enhancing the operational efficiency of consumer goods companies. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Barcelona and Buenos Aires, Unioncrate offers various products including Stargate, which manages sales orders, purchase orders, suppliers, inventory, reporting, trade spending, and EDI, and Almanac, a tool for consumption-driven predictions. The company's platform emphasizes demand planning and utilizes AI to identify demand patterns, automate daily tasks, and improve forecast accuracy, thereby addressing core operational challenges within the supply chain. Unioncrate is dedicated to transforming traditional supply chain practices, enabling clients to reclaim valuable resources that are often lost due to outdated systems.

Osaro

Series B in 2019
Osaro, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence software aimed at automating manual picking and assembly tasks in distribution centers and manufacturing environments. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, Osaro's solutions integrate advanced machine learning and vision-based technology to enhance the efficiency of robotic systems. The software is designed to automatically process complex, unstructured data, enabling machines to learn and adapt in real-time, thereby improving decision-making capabilities. By enhancing the intelligence and adaptability of machines, Osaro aims to increase industrial productivity while allowing human workers to concentrate on more complex tasks, ultimately contributing to a safer workplace and more resilient supply chains.

Built Robotics

Series B in 2019
Built Robotics develops automation technology for the construction industry by turning heavy equipment into autonomous robots with AI-guided software that integrates sensors such as GPS, cameras, and Lidar. The systems retrofit onto earthmoving equipment to enable autonomous operation on job sites, supporting projects such as wind farms, oil and gas pipelines, mining, and housing developments, and they are used to automate repetitive tasks in solar projects to accelerate the transition to clean energy.

Anduril Industries

Series B in 2019
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that designs, develops, and deploys hardware and software to address national security challenges for the United States and its allies. It offers the Lattice Platform, an AI-based system that fuses real-time data from computer vision, machine learning, and mesh networking into a single autonomous operating picture; Sentry Tower, which integrates data across the electromagnetic spectrum; Ghost sUAS, an unmanned autonomous, man-portable drone capable of performing missions with limited human intervention; and Anvil sUAS, a precision kinetic intercept that autonomously navigates to counter potential drone threats with visual verification by a human operator. Founded in 2017, Anduril is based in Irvine, California, with additional offices in Orange County, California; Washington, D.C.; and Seattle, Washington.

Scale AI

Series C in 2019
Scale AI develops a platform that provides training and validation data for artificial intelligence applications. Its products include advanced annotation tools for images, videos, text, documents, and 3D sensor data, serving sectors such as autonomous vehicles, retail, conversational AI, robotics, AR/VR, and document processing.

Earable Neuroscience

Seed Round in 2019
Earable Neuroscience is a deep tech company focusing on building consumer wearables and solutions that unlock human potential through improved sleep and cognitive function. Earable was early-invested in by FoundersFund and Samsung Ventures. After 9 years of R&D at the University of Colorado and the University of Oxford, Earable invented FRENZ Brainband - a pioneering AI-powered sleep-aid wearable designed to track and stimulate brain activity in real time using science-backed personalized audio delivered via bone-conduction speakers.

Tempo

Series A in 2019
Tempo designs and develops a home fitness platform with personal guidance to help users in their training sessions. It features live elite trainers who can help users when they make mistakes. It has built-in three-dimensional sensors that track form, counts reps, and recommend weights. It helps users to improve in real-time. Powered by 3D motion sensors and AI, it analyzes 25 of the body’s essential joints as users work out and gives understood form feedback. Moawia Eldeeb and Joshua Augustin founded it as Pivot in 2015, with its headquarters in San Francisco in California.

DoNotPay

Seed Round in 2019
DoNotPay, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It operates a platform that provides legal information and self-help services through an artificial intelligence-driven chatbot. This application assists users in a variety of legal matters, enabling them to file lawsuits, claim awards, challenge corporations, and navigate bureaucratic processes. It also helps users cancel free trials, appeal bank fees, and address traffic violations, among other issues. DoNotPay's services are available to residents in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom, aiming to democratize access to legal resources and empower individuals to manage their legal challenges efficiently and at no cost.

Orbiit

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Orbiit is a technology company that operates an AI-powered matchmaking engine designed for community managers. The platform facilitates peer-to-peer connections by enabling members to engage in 1:1 and small-group conversations based on shared interests and challenges. Orbiit offers a comprehensive suite of features, including algorithmic matching, scheduling, feedback collection, and analytics, which empower community managers to enhance engagement and foster growth within their communities. By streamlining the logistics of virtual networking, Orbiit helps clients create meaningful connections and drive impact at scale.

Vise

Seed Round in 2019
Vise is a technology company that automates investment management for financial advisors through the use of artificial intelligence. Founded in 2016 by Samir Vasavada and Runik Mehrotra in New York, Vise offers a comprehensive platform that supports the entire advisor-client relationship. This includes the creation of personalized portfolios, management of those portfolios, and the provision of ongoing intelligence to ensure optimal performance. By leveraging advanced technology, Vise enables financial advisors to focus on what matters most: their client relationships, while also providing them with customized investment solutions and automated trade execution.

Well Principled

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Well Principled Corp. is an artificial intelligence management consulting firm based in St. Louis, Missouri, specializing in optimizing marketing and supply chain strategies for retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands. Founded in 2018, the company leverages advanced algorithmic technology to predict customer buying behavior and provide actionable insights derived from established business theories and contemporary AI methodologies. Well Principled offers a streamlined alternative to traditional optimization methods that often rely on extensive analyst teams and custom development projects. Its software integrates diverse data sources to identify key business drivers, enabling clients to enhance customer retention, refine pricing strategies, and improve overall operational efficiency. By delivering clear, theory-backed plans of action, Well Principled empowers organizations to achieve growth and better manage their marketing and supply chain processes.

Zinier

Series B in 2019
Zinier Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a cloud-based field operations platform and mobile application designed to optimize sales and service operations for businesses. Established in 2014 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, Zinier provides a low-code platform that empowers field service organizations through customizable workflows and real-time tracking capabilities for field technicians. The application leverages artificial intelligence to enhance coordination and execution of tasks, allowing teams to address issues swiftly and adapt to changing needs. By integrating with existing systems, Zinier enables companies to streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve efficiency. The company also has a global presence with offices in several countries, including Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Singapore, Australia, India, and Portugal.

Clarity AI

Seed Round in 2019
Clarity AI is a sustainability technology platform that uses machine learning and big data to deliver environmental and social insights to investors and organizations. The SaaS solution enables systematic measurement and optimization of the social impact of investment portfolios by analyzing the societal needs of populations and how those needs are addressed by various actors. The platform provides data and analytics for investing, corporate research, benchmarking, consumer e-commerce, and regulatory reporting, supporting decision-makers in understanding sustainability across all societal stakeholders. Clarity AI serves a global client base and helps allocate capital toward sustainable outcomes.

Synapse Technology

Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2016, Synapse Technology develops artificial intelligence-based software for automated threat detection at security checkpoints. Its flagship product, Syntech ONEâ„¢, uses proprietary deep learning and computer vision systems to identify weapons and other prohibited items on baggage X-Ray and CT scanners. The platform integrates with both new and existing checkpoint machines in airports, schools, offices, and other secure facilities worldwide.

Faire

Series C in 2018
Faire is a two-sided marketplace connecting local retail stores with unique wholesale merchandise from brands and makers. It offers retailers tools for data insights, financial terms, and logistics support to compete with larger competitors. Faire's platform simplifies wholesale buying and selling processes, offering net 60 payment terms and free returns.

Faire

Series B in 2018
Faire is a two-sided marketplace connecting local retail stores with unique wholesale merchandise from brands and makers. It offers retailers tools for data insights, financial terms, and logistics support to compete with larger competitors. Faire's platform simplifies wholesale buying and selling processes, offering net 60 payment terms and free returns.

Ayar Labs

Series A in 2018
Ayar Labs develops and manufactures high-density electronic-photonic chiplets and lasers, specializing in optical interconnect solutions. Its flagship product, TeraPHY, offers a monolithic in-package optical I/O solution for applications requiring high bandwidth, low latency, and power efficiency. The company's products serve various industries such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, telecommunications, aerospace, and military.

Quid

Series E in 2018
Quid, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in New York and London. Founded in 2006, Quid develops a platform that enables users to search, analyze, and visualize collective intelligence derived from written language. Its software specializes in text-based data analysis, utilizing artificial intelligence and natural language processing to uncover insights from vast datasets, including patents, news articles, and blog posts. Quid's proprietary algorithms facilitate the identification of patterns and connections, allowing non-technical users in various sectors, such as marketing, consulting, technology, healthcare, and finance, to independently access and derive meaningful insights from high-value information. In January 2020, Quid merged with NetBase Solutions, forming a combined entity known as Netbase Quid.

People Data Labs

Series A in 2018
People Data Labs specializes in B2B data solutions for developers, engineers, and data scientists. They maintain a database of over 3 billion accurate records, empowering clients to create person profiles, enrich records, drive predictive modeling, and build innovative AI tools. Serving both enterprise and startup clients across various industries, People Data Labs is renowned as the go-to source for reliable B2B data.

Unioncrate

Seed Round in 2018
Unioncrate, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven supply chain management software, aimed at enhancing the operational efficiency of consumer goods companies. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Barcelona and Buenos Aires, Unioncrate offers various products including Stargate, which manages sales orders, purchase orders, suppliers, inventory, reporting, trade spending, and EDI, and Almanac, a tool for consumption-driven predictions. The company's platform emphasizes demand planning and utilizes AI to identify demand patterns, automate daily tasks, and improve forecast accuracy, thereby addressing core operational challenges within the supply chain. Unioncrate is dedicated to transforming traditional supply chain practices, enabling clients to reclaim valuable resources that are often lost due to outdated systems.

StyleHacks

Venture Round in 2018
StyleHacks is a company that specializes in AI-designed, made-to-order clothing tailored to individual users' preferences and data. Through a fashion chatbot, StyleHacks provides personalized style recommendations based on users' photos and other shared information, allowing them to save time and money on their wardrobe choices. Users engage with these recommendations regularly, contributing to a rich dataset that enhances the personalization of the service. By leveraging AI technology, StyleHacks aims to eliminate the need for fast fashion, making custom apparel accessible to a broader audience. The company's mission is to empower individuals to regain control over their personal style by offering scalable personalization and daily or weekly style tips.

AI Foundation

Series A in 2018
AI Foundation develops AI-based software solutions to detect malicious content online. Its flagship tool, Reality Defender, scans media for signs of alteration or artificial generation. The company also enables content creators to establish honest AI watermarks. Serving academia, businesses, and governments, AI Foundation has partnerships with notable entities like Marvel filmmakers Joe and Anthony Russo, Google, Microsoft, Twitter, and universities. Founded in 2017, it is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Gecko Robotics

Series A in 2018
Founded in 2013, Gecko Robotics specializes in industrial inspection services using robotics and AI-powered data platforms. Serving power, oil & gas, pulp & paper industries, they provide real-time insights for efficient operations and infrastructure maintenance.

Vium

Series B in 2018
Vium, Inc. is a biotechnology company founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Mateo, California. It specializes in developing digital biomarkers aimed at enhancing preclinical research and animal welfare. The company is fully accredited by AAALAC International and has received significant commendation for its commitment to the principles of humane animal research. Vium's digital platform, known as Digital Vivarium and Vium Cloud, utilizes advanced technologies such as computer vision, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to non-invasively collect physiological metrics and behaviors. This innovative approach enables researchers and drug developers to gain improved insights into disease progression, thereby facilitating better decision-making regarding which compounds should progress to clinical trials. Its clientele includes a diverse array of biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and academic institutions, as well as novel therapeutic laboratories, all seeking more sensitive and accurate data for replicable studies.
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