Founders Fund

Founders Fund, established in 2005 and headquartered in San Francisco, is a venture capital firm that invests across various stages and sectors globally. It focuses on companies developing transformative technologies, with a particular interest in science and engineering ventures. These include consumer internet, biotechnology, aerospace and transportation, energy, artificial intelligence, and health. The firm's investment size ranges from $500,000 to $300 million, providing maximum support with minimum interference to its portfolio companies. Founders Fund is known for its founder-friendly approach and has been an early backer of prominent companies like SpaceX, Palantir, Facebook, and Airbnb.

Leigh Marie Braswell

Principal

Lauren Gross

Partner and COO

Bridget Harris

Associate

Joey Krug

Partner

Sean Liu

Partner

Jeffrey Lonsdale

Managing Director, Asia

John Luttig

Principal

Amin Mirzadegan

Principal

Luke Nosek

Managing Partner

Stephen Oskoui

Venture Partner

Neil Ruthven

CFO

Eric Scott

Principal

Matias Van Thienen

Principal

Past deals in Early Venture Stage

Northwood Space

Series A in 2025
Northwood Space is a hardware solution that dramatically increases the number of orbits and frequency bands available for satellite communications from the ground.

Roam

Series A in 2025
Roam is the platform for affordable home ownership. Roam helps homebuyers purchase their next home with a low-interest rate mortgage included.

Ataraxis

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

Nucleus

Series A in 2025
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.

Even

Series A in 2024
Even is a health tech company that collaborates with leading hospitals to provide comprehensive healthcare services through a subscription model. Its offerings include unlimited diagnostics, consultations, and hospitalization coverage valued at up to 50 lakh. The company simplifies the reimbursement process by directly transferring funds to partner hospitals, ensuring a seamless experience for members. By charging a recurring monthly fee, Even aims to address critical long-term health needs for individuals, making healthcare more accessible and manageable.

Numeric

Series A in 2024
Companies rely on Numeric to ensure their financial data is accurate, automate the month-end close, and generate real-time insights. Rated 4.9 / 5 on G2

Caldera

Series A in 2024
Caldera operates a no-code Web3 infrastructure platform that enables developers to easily create, launch, and manage customizable layer-2 blockchain rollups. The platform features flexible fee structures, including the option to eliminate transaction fees, allowing clients to generate revenue through various means such as transaction and bridge fees or miner extractable value (MEV). Additionally, Caldera's offerings support multiple programming languages, enhancing accessibility for developers. By providing these capabilities, Caldera aims to help businesses mitigate risks associated with fee spikes and network outages while streamlining the deployment of blockchain solutions.

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.

Campus

Series A in 2024
Campus is an accredited online community college that focuses on providing accessible educational opportunities to students across the country. It offers a range of live online and in-person associate degrees and certificate programs, emphasizing student success and support. By leveraging an online educational platform, Campus aims to facilitate a flexible learning environment that meets the diverse needs of its student population.

Nominal

Series A in 2024
Nominal offers an engineering data infrastructure platform tailored for hardware teams, focusing on the validation of mission-critical systems. The platform integrates various data sources to analyze and visualize critical hardware information, facilitating effective communication between machines and human engineers. By streamlining workflows, Nominal enables engineers to gain essential insights, supporting timely and reliable decision-making in industrial settings.

Pomelo

Series A in 2024
Pomelo is a financial technology company that focuses on facilitating international money transfers and credit building for immigrants. Its application allows users to send money to family members abroad without incurring fees, making it an affordable option for remittances. Additionally, Pomelo offers a card that enables users to deposit funds typically sent overseas, which helps in establishing a secured credit line. This dual functionality not only supports families in maintaining connections across borders but also empowers users to build their credit history while managing their finances more effectively. The company is backed by notable investors, including Keith Rabois and Kevin Hartz, underscoring its commitment to enhancing financial empowerment and global connectivity for its users.

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.

9amHealth

Series A in 2024
9amHealth is a healthcare service provider that aims to deliver comprehensive medical support for chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. The company offers personalized care plans, prescription medication, at-home lab tests, and unlimited virtual visits, ensuring that patients have direct access to affordable and compassionate care. By redesigning all care elements into a single digital service, 9amHealth caters to the modern realities of patients' lives, making healthcare always available and convenient, even for those without insurance. Its focus on chronic conditions highlights its commitment to improving the health and well-being of customers in the United States.

Biofire Group

Series A in 2024
Biofire is focused on advancing firearm safety through innovative smart gun technology. The company's flagship product, the Biofire Smart Gun, utilizes advanced biometric systems to ensure that the weapon is accessible only to authorized users while remaining securely locked for others. This intelligent locking mechanism enhances gun safety and allows for quick access in critical situations. Biofire aims to transform the firearm industry by integrating these advanced safety features without compromising privacy and civil liberties, presenting a comprehensive reimagining of how firearms can be secured and used responsibly.

Cyabra

Series A in 2024
Cyabra is a developer of a social threat intelligence platform that addresses the growing challenge of disinformation in the digital landscape. By utilizing advanced artificial intelligence, Cyabra helps companies and governments identify and mitigate threats posed by fake profiles, harmful narratives, and generative AI content. The platform provides valuable insights into social media attacks, allowing clients to uncover malicious actors and bot networks while offering proactive alerts to safeguard brand reputation and public identity. Through its solutions, Cyabra enables organizations to comprehend evolving narratives, detect disinformation campaigns, and maintain trust in the online environment.

Dynamic Labs

Series A in 2023
Dynamic Labs is a developer of a wallet-based authentication and authorization platform that facilitates the adoption of non-fungible token wallets. The platform enables developers to implement wallet-based login, onboarding, and authentication processes, while also allowing for the addition and removal of blockchain networks. It provides tools for information collection and the structuring of access lists and gates, empowering developers to create customized authentication and user management solutions for their clients. By focusing on multi-chain capabilities, Dynamic Labs aims to streamline and enhance the user experience in digital identity management.

Armada

Series A in 2023
Armada is a developer of an edge computing platform that aims to enhance connectivity and facilitate real-time data processing for individuals and businesses. The company focuses on closing the digital gap by providing a resilient, secure, and scalable infrastructure, complemented by compatible software components. This integrated approach enables users to efficiently manage and optimize their data through a single control plane, ultimately supporting improved decision-making and the effective use of artificial intelligence tools.

Opal

Series A in 2023
Making it better at capturing incredible low-light video. Even in dimly lit room, you’ll get a level of detail and color that wasn’t possible before. The Opal C1 comes with MicMesh™, an array of beamforming microphones that find and focus on the sound of your voice. And with intelligent noise cancellation, every ding, drop and dog bark is filtered out to get an audio experience that clearly speaks for itself.

Regent

Series A in 2023
Regent is a maritime mobility company focused on developing electric flying machines for coastal transportation. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing seagliders, which are wing-in-ground-effect crafts that operate a few meters above the water's surface. These innovative vehicles combine the high speed of an airplane with the low operating costs of a boat, enabling them to travel at speeds of up to 180 mph (290 km/h) over suitable ranges for regional trips. Regent's seagliders aim to replace traditional ferries and short-haul aircraft on coastal routes, providing fast, safe, and cost-effective transportation solutions that connect coastal cities and islands. By revolutionizing regional transportation, Regent seeks to enhance connectivity among coastal communities while promoting sustainable travel options.

Cerby

Series A in 2023
Cerby, Inc., founded in 2020 and based in Alameda, California, specializes in cybersecurity tools that address the challenges of managing disconnected applications. The company offers a comprehensive access management platform that automates security tasks by leveraging identity providers, thereby eliminating the need for manual tools and compensating controls like enterprise password managers. Cerby's patent-pending access orchestration engine facilitates passwordless authentication for applications that do not support standard protocols such as SSO, SAML, or SCIM. By automating processes such as offboarding and two-factor authentication enrollment, Cerby enhances visibility and control for identity and access management professionals, ultimately reducing risks and costs while increasing organizational productivity.

Mendaera

Series A in 2023
Mendaera is a medtech startup dedicated to advancing healthcare technologies, particularly through the development of surgical robots and diagnostic tools. The company aims to digitize clinical judgment and technical expertise, ensuring that high-quality care is accessible to all patients in various care settings. Mendaera's platform, currently under development, integrates robotics, artificial intelligence, real-time imaging, and connectivity to facilitate precise and consistent point-of-care interventions. By aiding physicians in image acquisition and interpretation, Mendaera seeks to eliminate barriers in the patient journey, accelerate recovery, and reduce healthcare costs, thereby enhancing the capabilities of healthcare professionals in performing medical procedures effectively.

Impulse Space

Series A in 2023
Impulse Space is an in-space transportation company founded by Tom Mueller, focused on expanding access beyond Low Earth Orbit (LEO) through its innovative fleet of transportation vehicles. The company operates the Mira vehicle, which utilizes a nontoxic, high-impulse chemical propulsion system to provide services such as orbital transport, constellation deployment, and precision reentry for clients across various orbits. Additionally, the Helios vehicle, equipped with the powerful Deneb engine, facilitates payload deliveries to orbits beyond LEO, including medium Earth orbit (MEO), geostationary orbit (GEO), and even lunar and other planetary orbits. With a team that has a proven track record in developing some of the most reliable rockets, Impulse Space aims to offer economical and efficient transportation solutions for space payloads, enabling clients to manage costs while achieving rapid operational improvements.

NewLimit

Series A in 2023
NewLimit focuses on the development of therapies aimed at treating age-related diseases and enhancing human health span. The company utilizes epigenetic reprogramming techniques and single-cell sequencing to rejuvenate tissues across the body. By addressing significant unmet medical needs, NewLimit aims to reverse aspects of the aging process and improve life expectancy, positioning itself at the forefront of anti-aging technology.

Campus

Series A in 2023
Campus is an accredited online community college that focuses on providing accessible educational opportunities to students across the country. It offers a range of live online and in-person associate degrees and certificate programs, emphasizing student success and support. By leveraging an online educational platform, Campus aims to facilitate a flexible learning environment that meets the diverse needs of its student population.

Avalanche Energy

Series A in 2023
Avalanche Energy is a fusion energy startup focused on developing compact micro-fusion reactors for various applications, including distributed energy, mobility, and space propulsion. The company utilizes a unique modular reactor architecture that can be stacked to provide scalable and limitless power solutions. By harnessing a self-sustaining fusion chain reaction, Avalanche Energy aims to deliver carbon-free energy while ensuring safety and eliminating long-lived radioactive waste. The company emphasizes rapid design, build, test, and fix cycles to facilitate quick development and scalability, addressing the increasing global demand for clean energy solutions.

Pietra

Venture Round in 2023
Pietra operates an online platform that connects jewelry designers with customers, allowing for the custom design of various jewelry items, including earrings, rings, bracelets, and necklaces. Based in New York, the company provides tools for entrepreneurs to start and grow their own brands, offering a comprehensive solution that includes supplier management, product sourcing, and fulfillment services. By streamlining the process of launching an e-commerce business, Pietra enables individuals to turn their creative passions into viable business ventures while leveraging a global fulfillment network.

Giraffe360

Series A in 2022
Giraffe360 Limited is a London-based company that specializes in manufacturing robotic cameras for the real estate industry. Founded in 2016, Giraffe360 has developed a 360° photography camera that facilitates seamless property scans, enhancing the online experience for potential buyers. The camera captures virtual tours, wide-angle photographs, and detailed floor plans, which can be downloaded to support property listings. In addition to its camera technology, Giraffe360 offers cloud processing services, data storage, and a content management system for file management and analytics review. This combination of innovative hardware and software allows real estate agents to present properties more effectively, streamline the marketing process, and improve overall client engagement.

NameCoach

Series A in 2022
NameCoach, Inc. is a Palo Alto-based company that specializes in online name mispronunciation services. Founded in 2014, it offers a cloud-based platform that allows users to voice-record their names, enabling others to learn and remember the correct pronunciations. This service is particularly beneficial for various events, such as commencements, conferences, meetings, and award ceremonies, helping to foster cultural and gender inclusion. NameCoach also provides organizations with tools to collect audio name recordings and identity-related information through customizable links or widgets, which can be integrated into online systems via web applications and APIs. The company serves educational institutions in the United States and internationally, enhancing the experience of individuals by promoting proper name pronunciation.

Teamraderie

Series A in 2022
Teamraderie is a provider of online experiences designed to enhance connection, commitment, and trust within teams. The company offers short, live virtual classes and interactive sessions led by experts across various fields, facilitating team-building events that foster collaboration and innovation in remote work settings. Additionally, Teamraderie has developed software to manage these experiences and gather feedback on their effectiveness, allowing organizations to measure the impact of their team-building initiatives. Due to growing demand for its services, the company is also in the process of securing funding to further expand its offerings.

Biofire Group

Series A in 2022
Biofire is focused on advancing firearm safety through innovative smart gun technology. The company's flagship product, the Biofire Smart Gun, utilizes advanced biometric systems to ensure that the weapon is accessible only to authorized users while remaining securely locked for others. This intelligent locking mechanism enhances gun safety and allows for quick access in critical situations. Biofire aims to transform the firearm industry by integrating these advanced safety features without compromising privacy and civil liberties, presenting a comprehensive reimagining of how firearms can be secured and used responsibly.

Hoxton Farms

Series A in 2022
Hoxton Farms, located in London, UK, specializes in producing real animal fat without the use of animals. The company employs a combination of cell biology and mathematical modeling to cultivate purified animal fat in bioreactors. This innovative approach provides a sustainable and cruelty-free ingredient for the meat alternatives industry, as well as applications in other sectors such as bakery, confectionery, and cosmetics. By focusing on cultivated fat, Hoxton Farms aims to meet the growing demand for ethical and environmentally friendly food products.

Carats & Cake

Series A in 2022
Carats & Cake is a technology company specializing in a digital platform designed to connect individuals planning weddings with relevant vendors. The platform serves as a visual directory, featuring venues, photographers, caterers, and other service providers, complete with real event examples, reviews, and pricing information. This enables users to discover and select suitable vendors, draw inspiration from past events, and simplify the coordination of their celebrations.

ROH

Series A in 2022
ROH is the hospitality industry’s first sales and payments management platform purpose-built to help hotels increase profitability. ROH drives conversions, increases revenue and provides real-time data and insights for large hospitality groups, asset owners and their brands. ROH’s leading technology, automation and workflow tools unlock productivity for hotel operators by enabling them to effortlessly manage sales, payments and finances all in one place. Developed by industry leaders, ROH has established relationships with leading hospitality brands collectively managing over $4T in Gross Payment Volume (GPV), including Loews Hotels & Co, Crescent Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International, Auberge Resorts Collection, Noble House Hotels & Resorts and Evolution Hospitality. ROH is quickly becoming an indispensable partner to forward-thinking hospitality groups as they optimize sales and finance operations and is proudly backed by investors including Acrew Capital, 1Sharpe Ventures, Founders Fund, Moore Specialty Credit, Correlation Ventures, SilverCircle, Cleo Capital and GMO VenturePartners. Developed by industry leaders, ROH has established relationships with leading hospitality brands collectively managing over $4T in Gross Payment Volume (GPV), including Loews Hotels & Co, Crescent Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International, Auberge Resorts Collection, Noble House Hotels & Resorts and Evolution Hospitality.

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.

Mudafy

Series A in 2022
Mudafy is a real estate broker based in Mexico City, Mexico, specializing in the Latin American market. Founded in 2018, the company utilizes a technology-driven platform to enhance the buying, selling, and renting processes for homeowners. Mudafy offers a comprehensive suite of services, including support from registered professional brokers and a team of marketing and photography experts who help create appealing property portfolios. This approach aims to streamline the real estate experience for users, making it easier to navigate the complexities of property transactions.

Neon

Series A in 2022
Neon is a cloud-native, fully managed Postgres as a service. By separating storage from computing, Neon offers autoscaling, branching, and bottomless storage to give developers a simple, reliable, and powerful experience. Neon aims to provide a highly performant and cost-effective database infrastructure by leveraging cloud-native technologies and innovative architectural features.

Traba

Series A in 2022
Traba operates a human resource marketplace designed to connect industrial businesses with reliable workers for open shifts. The platform facilitates the matching of workers with opportunities in warehouses, distribution centers, and event venues, allowing both parties to maximize productivity and earning potential. By streamlining the process of filling shifts, Traba enables businesses to maintain operational efficiency while providing workers with accessible employment opportunities.

Huspy

Series A in 2022
Huspy is a proptech company founded in 2020 and based in Dubai, UAE, that aims to simplify the home financing process. It offers an online mortgage service platform designed to enhance the home-buying experience by making it user-friendly and efficient. Huspy addresses the complexities of securing a mortgage by allowing home buyers to obtain home loans through its web and mobile application, eliminating the need for traditional paperwork. By reimagining the home buying process, Huspy seeks to make obtaining a mortgage a celebratory experience for buyers, ultimately facilitating a more accessible and cost-effective approach to home ownership.

Fruitful

Series A in 2022
Fruitful is a financial wellness platform aimed at empowering individuals to manage their finances more effectively. The platform provides members with personalized financial advice from qualified specialists, hands-on investment management, and access to high-yield savings options. It also simplifies the banking experience by offering tools that integrate various third-party apps, bank accounts, and financial services into a single dashboard. This subscription-based model allows users to benefit from tailored banking services while enhancing their financial understanding and promoting a secure financial future.

BuildOps

Series A in 2022
BuildOps, Inc. is a software company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California. It specializes in providing an all-in-one operational software solution tailored for commercial HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contractors. The platform streamlines various aspects of business management, including invoicing and billing, scheduling, customer management, estimates, proposals, payments, and financial reporting. By integrating essential functions into a single cloud-based system, BuildOps enhances operational efficiency and profitability for subcontractors. The software is designed to support technicians and office staff by automating workflows, enabling mobile invoicing, and facilitating real-time communication and documentation. With its foundation in the experiences of subcontractors and expertise from skilled engineers, BuildOps aims to empower businesses to optimize their operations and drive growth.

Rinsed

Series A in 2022
Rinsed is a provider of customer relationship management software tailored specifically for the car wash industry. Established in 2019 and based in New York, the company focuses on subscription management tools that address the unique needs of car wash operators. Rinsed supports over 1 million subscribers for major car wash groups, facilitating a transition to subscription models that enhance customer interactions. The software offers data-driven insights and marketing tools that help car wash businesses engage with customers, optimize pricing, and streamline their operations. By addressing the challenges faced by car wash operators, Rinsed aims to improve overall service quality and operational efficiency in the industry.

Codeium

Series A in 2022
Codeium is a technology company specializing in AI-driven coding assistance. It offers an integrated development environment (IDE) that simplifies coding tasks and enhances productivity for developers. Codeium's platform is accessible across multiple operating systems, including Mac, Windows, and Linux, catering to a diverse user base. It provides a free version for individual developers and an enterprise offering with additional features for teams. The company's focus is on usability and functionality, aiming to improve the overall coding experience for its users.

Ondo Finance

Series A in 2022
Ondo Finance is a developer of a cryptocurrency trading platform aimed at making decentralized finance accessible to a broader audience. The platform provides users with the flexibility to choose between downside protection and enhanced returns, catering to various risk tolerances. By offering these options, Ondo Finance enables individuals to participate in decentralized finance yields while aligning their investment strategies with their personal financial goals.

Playbook

Series A in 2022
Playbook organizes, shares, and collaborates on creative files and projects with clients and teams. In addition to integrating current storage and streamlining file management, the company's software can automatically import, tag, and organize creative files, allowing clients to maintain their blogs and websites without worrying about file management.

SESO

Series A in 2022
SESO Inc. operates an online agricultural labor recruitment platform aimed at addressing the labor shortages faced by U.S. agriculture, which incurs significant annual losses due to this issue. The company specializes in connecting agricultural employers with qualified seasonal workers through the H-2A visa program, allowing these employers to hire foreign workers for temporary or seasonal agricultural labor. SESO provides a comprehensive range of services, including the recruitment, qualification, and training of workers, as well as automation of the H-2A visa process. Additionally, the company offers workforce management software designed to assist employers in maintaining compliance with complex local and federal regulations. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California, SESO is committed to enhancing the quality of the agricultural workforce while providing safe and meaningful employment opportunities for workers.

9amHealth

Series A in 2022
9amHealth is a healthcare service provider that aims to deliver comprehensive medical support for chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. The company offers personalized care plans, prescription medication, at-home lab tests, and unlimited virtual visits, ensuring that patients have direct access to affordable and compassionate care. By redesigning all care elements into a single digital service, 9amHealth caters to the modern realities of patients' lives, making healthcare always available and convenient, even for those without insurance. Its focus on chronic conditions highlights its commitment to improving the health and well-being of customers in the United States.

Hadrian

Series A in 2022
Hadrian is a startup focused on manufacturing precision components specifically for the aerospace and defense industries. The company designs and operates autonomous, software-defined factories that produce critical components for technology firms involved in building rockets, satellites, jets, and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles. By leveraging advanced manufacturing techniques, Hadrian aims to deliver precision components efficiently and cost-effectively, enabling frontier technology enterprises to accelerate their production processes.

Kargo

Series A in 2022
Kargo is a logistics management platform aimed at improving the efficiency and safety of freight operations by connecting physical logistics with digital management systems. Established in 2019 and based in San Francisco, Kargo offers a loading dock sensor platform that verifies all incoming and outgoing freight. This technology aggregates data to provide real-time visibility into dock operations, enabling shippers and carriers to optimize supplier management and understand material flow. Kargo serves various industries, including logistics, automotive, and distribution, by streamlining supply chain processes and facilitating better decision-making through enhanced insights and performance monitoring.

Cor

Series A in 2022
COR helps you implement globally-proven healthy lifestyle practices, then shows you a totally new type of data about how your body responds. Optimize your lifestyle and discover the impact of different daily customs with precise, science-based self-knowledge.

Supermove

Series A in 2022
Supermove is a software company that focuses on modernizing the moving industry by providing cloud-based solutions tailored for moving businesses. Its software enhances operational efficiency by streamlining job scheduling and dispatching, allowing users to manage tasks and personnel with ease. By automating essential processes such as timesheets, job forms, and contracts, Supermove helps businesses eliminate paperwork and focus more on customer service. The platform ensures that all team members have access to vital information at any time, facilitating better organization and scalability for moving companies.

Inventa

Series A in 2022
Inventa is a wholesale marketplace that connects suppliers and retailers in search of new business opportunities. It aims to make the lives of millions of Latin American entrepreneurs easier by connecting fantastic brands to small and medium-sized retailers and facilitating the entire purchasing, selection, and discovery of new products, credit, logistics, and service processes.

Culdesac

Series A in 2022
Culdesac Inc. is a real estate developer based in San Francisco, California, focused on creating car-free neighborhoods in the United States. Founded in 2018, the company is currently developing its first project in Tempe, Arizona, which aims to be the first car-free residential community built from scratch in the country. This innovative neighborhood will feature no parking spaces for residents, instead providing facilities for visitors, including grocery stores, coffee shops, coworking spaces, and market halls. By promoting eco-friendly living, Culdesac encourages residents to engage with their surroundings directly, enhancing their quality of life and fostering community interaction. The company has secured $17 million in venture funding from notable investors, including Khosla Ventures, Zigg Capital, and Initialized Capital.

Loop

Series A in 2022
Loop develops a logistics payments platform that ingests data and streamlines shipment document capture. It instantly matches shipment invoices to pricing agreements.

Searchlight

Series A in 2021
Searchlight is a San Francisco-based company that has developed a platform designed to enhance the hiring process through early and automated reference checks. Their Predictive Talent Platform utilizes assessments and analytics to improve hiring efficiency and effectiveness, measuring the quality of hires by linking candidate reference and self-assessment data to post-hire outcomes. By integrating employee outcome data—such as performance and engagement—into the recruiting process, Searchlight's system provides real-time insights that help organizations identify competencies and soft skills, ultimately improving talent acquisition and retention. The company's mission focuses on fostering a people-first approach, aiming to create mutually beneficial hiring experiences by better understanding talent dynamics.

Stenon

Series A in 2021
Stenon GmbH, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Potsdam, Germany, specializes in the design and manufacture of sensor technology for real-time soil analysis in the agriculture sector. The company's equipment features an ergonomic handle, touch screen, and a range of sensors that measure various soil parameters, including temperature, moisture, type, texture, pH value, and essential nutrients such as nitrate, phosphorus, potassium, humus, and magnesium. Stenon also provides supporting software that enhances the analysis process with features like a web interface, integration with agricultural management tools, weather data connections, and recommendations for fertilizer application. This technology employs intelligent sensor fusion and data analysis to offer farmers immediate access to vital soil data, enabling them to optimize soil health and improve crop performance.

Wonder Dynamics

Series A in 2021
Wonder Dynamics is a media-tech startup co-founded by Tye Sheridan and Nikola Todorovic in Los Angeles, California. The company focuses on developing AI technology that enhances storytelling, allowing independent filmmakers to create high-quality visual effects comparable to those of major studios while significantly reducing production costs. Their innovative tools enable viewers to engage in artificial intelligence-powered conversations with characters in films and television shows, thereby improving the overall viewing experience. By combining advanced AI capabilities with cinematic storytelling, Wonder Dynamics aims to democratize access to high-level production resources for indie creators.

PERCHWELL

Series A in 2021
Perchwell is a data and workflow platform tailored for the residential real estate industry. It provides tools for real-time market analysis and insights, alongside management and syndication of listing data. The platform also facilitates scheduled home viewings and enhances client collaboration, enabling brokers to make informed decisions and offer timely advice to their clients. By streamlining these processes, Perchwell supports real estate professionals in navigating the complexities of the market effectively.

Quince

Series A in 2021
Quince, LLC, established in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, is a retailer specializing in affordable luxury apparel, accessories, and home goods. The company offers a wide range of products for men and women, including jewelry, clothing, and home textiles, all sourced directly from manufacturers using a just-in-time production model. This approach enables Quince to provide high-quality items at competitive prices while minimizing waste.

Foundry Lab

Series A in 2021
Foundry Lab specializes in digital metal casting, utilizing advanced microwave casting technology to enable same-day production of metal castings. The company has developed a software tool that transforms computer-aided design files into dense metal parts, ensuring they possess the same physical properties as traditionally cast metal. This automated process allows for a hands-free manufacturing experience, facilitating on-demand production of high-quality metal components. By streamlining the casting process, Foundry Lab significantly reduces costs, production time, and environmental impact compared to conventional foundry methods.

Royal

Series A in 2021
Royal is a platform that enables fans to buy ownership stakes in songs directly from their favorite artists, allowing them to earn royalties as the music generates revenue. The platform utilizes non-fungible token (NFT) technology, which allows artists to create and sell their music as limited digital assets. By investing in these assets, fans can participate in the financial success of the artists they support. This innovative approach fosters a direct connection between artists and their audience, transforming the way music ownership and royalties are shared.

TruePlan.io

Series A in 2021
TruePlan Inc. is a company that develops a collaborative headcount management platform aimed at enhancing financial visibility and control for organizations. Established in 2020 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, TruePlan's platform streamlines headcount management by reducing the time spent on manual tasks and fostering alignment in hiring across teams. It centralizes all aspects of headcount management, enabling businesses to automate financial planning related to operating expenses through collaborative workflows and operational actions. This comprehensive approach allows organizations to optimize their workforce planning and improve overall efficiency.

Cyabra

Series A in 2021
Cyabra is a developer of a social threat intelligence platform that addresses the growing challenge of disinformation in the digital landscape. By utilizing advanced artificial intelligence, Cyabra helps companies and governments identify and mitigate threats posed by fake profiles, harmful narratives, and generative AI content. The platform provides valuable insights into social media attacks, allowing clients to uncover malicious actors and bot networks while offering proactive alerts to safeguard brand reputation and public identity. Through its solutions, Cyabra enables organizations to comprehend evolving narratives, detect disinformation campaigns, and maintain trust in the online environment.

AirGarage

Series A in 2021
AirGarage, Inc. is a parking management company founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California. The company offers a platform that connects property owners, such as homeowners, businesses, and organizations, with individuals seeking parking spaces. By automating the operation of parking lots and garages, AirGarage enables real estate owners to monetize their underutilized parking assets. The platform streamlines various aspects of parking management, including enforcement, payment collection, and visitor registration, providing a comprehensive solution for both parking space providers and drivers. This innovative approach helps maximize revenue for property owners while offering convenient parking options for users.

Open

Series A in 2021
Shared mindful experiences to help friends be present together, on and offline.

Contraline

Series A in 2021
Contraline, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Charlottesville, Virginia, focused on developing male birth control solutions. The company is creating an innovative, long-lasting, non-hormonal, and reversible contraceptive known as Echo-V. This product consists of an ultrasound-visible polymer solution that is injected into the vas deferens, forming a polymer hydrogel device. This device acts as a semi-permeable membrane, effectively blocking sperm while allowing bodily fluids to pass through. Contraline also offers Vasintomy, a non-surgical procedure for the insertion of Echo-V, providing a cost-effective and user-friendly approach to male contraception. Founded in 2015, Contraline aims to transform male reproductive health through its groundbreaking technology.

Teiko.bio

Venture Round in 2021
Teiko.bio is an immune profiling platform founded in 2020 and based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The company focuses on delivering insights that assist clinicians in making informed decisions regarding patient responses to therapies. Its platform analyzes immune features linked to treatment responses, identifies rational targets for potential combination therapies, and evaluates the abundance and activation levels of various immune cell types. By providing this comprehensive immune profiling, Teiko.bio aims to enhance patient outcomes and facilitate new discoveries in therapeutic pathways.

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.

Wave Mobile Money

Series A in 2021
Wave Mobile Money is a financial technology company focused on providing app-based solutions for saving, transferring, and borrowing money in Africa. With a mission to create the first cashless continent, Wave aims to address the challenge of limited access to banking services, as less than 10% of the African population has a bank account. The company is developing an inclusive financial network that offers no account fees and allows for instant transactions, making it accessible to a broader audience. By leveraging technology, Wave is creating affordable financial services that enable individuals to manage their money effectively, thereby fostering economic empowerment and contributing to poverty alleviation. Its platform supports various services, including deposits, withdrawals, bill payments, and money transfers, facilitating cashless transactions for users and businesses alike.

Mindbloom

Series A in 2021
Mindbloom, established in 2008, is a Seattle-based mental health and wellbeing company. It offers at-home, clinician-prescribed psychedelic therapies, specifically ketamine for anxiety and depression, facilitated by expert guides. The platform connects users with licensed clinicians who assess their health history and provide personalized care. Mindbloom's approach combines behavioral science, personalized rich media, and engaging social gaming techniques, making the process of mental health improvement fun, simple, and effective. The company has served over 30,000 users and has enterprise customers such as Aetna, with research partnerships including UC Santa Barbara and Stanford University.

Coco

Series A in 2021
Coco is a last-mile delivery service that utilizes human-operated sidewalk robots to transport goods from merchants to customers. Since its launch in February 2020, the company has established a presence in cities such as Santa Monica, Los Angeles, Austin, and Houston, serving thousands of customers weekly. Coco partners with both national restaurant brands, like SBE (Umami Burger), and local establishments, such as Bangkok West Thai and San Pedro Brewing Company, to enhance delivery efficiency. The service aims to reduce costs for merchant clients while ensuring consistent and reliable delivery quality, preserving the condition of food, and streamlining kitchen operations. By connecting local businesses with customers, Coco contributes to the development of supportive community-based delivery solutions.

Mountaintop Studios

Series A in 2021
Mountaintop Studios is a game development studio focused on creating challenging multiplayer games. The studio specializes in shooter games that draw inspiration from classic titles, catering to players who seek cooperative gaming experiences with friends. By emphasizing teamwork and competitive gameplay, Mountaintop Studios aims to provide engaging and dynamic gaming opportunities for its audience.

Modern Animal

Series A in 2021
Modern Animal, Inc. is a veterinary clinic and innovative veterinary platform based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2018. The company focuses on enhancing pet care through technology, offering a range of services including wellness exams, surgery, dentistry, ultrasound, radiology, diagnostics, and emergency care. Modern Animal provides a membership model that grants clients unlimited exams and access to 24/7 virtual care, as well as in-app prescription requests and delivery. The platform is designed to improve the overall experience for pet owners and their animals by facilitating convenient appointments, telemedicine consultations, and online medical records. By combining state-of-the-art technology with personalized care, Modern Animal aims to reshape the traditional veterinary industry to better serve pets, their owners, and veterinary practitioners.

Varda

Series A in 2021
Varda Space Industries, Inc. is a space manufacturing startup based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2020 by Delian Asparouhov and Trae Stephens. The company specializes in creating products in space that are intended for terrestrial applications, leveraging the unique advantages of low gravity. Varda aims to establish an infrastructure for harvesting materials from asteroids, enabling the production of new products in space. This approach not only facilitates the manufacturing of innovative goods but also promotes sustainability by reducing reliance on the destructive extraction of Earth's resources.

Dover

Series A in 2021
Dover is a recruitment services provider based in the United States, specializing in an automated hiring platform that assists organizations in finding and scheduling suitable candidates. The company's system is designed to enhance the hiring process by understanding the specific skill sets required and facilitating engagement in outbound recruiting with minimal human involvement. Dover supports a variety of hiring needs across multiple sectors, including engineering, product, marketing, sales, legal, and finance. In addition to its advanced sourcing capabilities, Dover offers a suite of free tools that help companies streamline their recruitment efforts, manage applicants, and stay organized, ultimately enabling them to achieve their hiring goals while improving operational efficiency.

Oxio

Series A in 2021
Oxio is a connectivity platform based in Quebec, Canada, founded in 2017 by Marc-André Campagna and Francis Careau. The company operates as an internet service provider, offering customized internet packages designed to enhance user experience. These packages include free installation, stable internet speeds, and the provision of a modem and router, all without requiring contracts. Oxio aims to change the way individuals connect with their internet service provider by delivering affordable and flexible internet solutions.

OpenStore

Series A in 2021
OpenStore is a company that provides instant liquidity services to eCommerce entrepreneurs, facilitating a seamless connection between merchants and customers. By leveraging data, information, and capital, OpenStore aims to enhance the online shopping experience, allowing for spontaneous discovery. The company's services enable merchants to concentrate on their core business operations while benefiting from improved access to financial resources. Ultimately, OpenStore seeks to create a unified platform that transforms the way merchants engage with customers in the digital marketplace.

Gail

Series A in 2021
GAIL is a technology company specializing in AI-driven conversational automation. It serves primarily insurance agencies and other regulated industries, offering virtual AI employees to automate sales, support, and customer engagement round the clock. The platform facilitates seamless integration and easy onboarding, aiming to reduce operational costs and enhance efficiency. Notably, GAIL's AI can communicate in multiple languages via speech, SMS, email, and WhatsApp, providing recordings, transcripts, analytics, and follow-ups as needed.

Pietra

Series A in 2021
Pietra operates an online platform that connects jewelry designers with customers, allowing for the custom design of various jewelry items, including earrings, rings, bracelets, and necklaces. Based in New York, the company provides tools for entrepreneurs to start and grow their own brands, offering a comprehensive solution that includes supplier management, product sourcing, and fulfillment services. By streamlining the process of launching an e-commerce business, Pietra enables individuals to turn their creative passions into viable business ventures while leveraging a global fulfillment network.

Pathpoint

Series A in 2021
Pathpoint Inc., operating as Pathpoint Insurance Service, specializes in providing excess and surplus (E&S) insurance services, including general liability and cyber liability coverage. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company leverages technology to enhance the efficiency of insurance brokerage. It offers a digital platform that streamlines the procurement process for independent agents, allowing them to obtain bindable quotes from multiple carriers within minutes. Pathpoint's software solutions encompass various aspects of the insurance industry, including quoting, binding, policy document management, distribution, underwriting, and accounting. By facilitating faster access to insurance options, Pathpoint aids carriers in reaching a broader market while reducing operational costs and enhancing market insights.

Belvo

Series A in 2021
Belvo is an open finance API platform founded in 2019 and headquartered in Mexico City. The company enables financial innovators to connect their users' accounts to various applications, facilitating the access and interpretation of financial data in a straightforward and scalable manner. Belvo's platform allows developers to gain insights into user behavior and manage financial transactions efficiently, thus helping businesses to streamline operations and create new revenue opportunities through a unified open finance solution.

Seed Health

Series A in 2021
Seed Health is a biotechnology company focused on advancing health through innovative applications of microbial sciences. The company develops health supplements that combine probiotics and prebiotics, targeting various aspects of well-being, including digestive health, skin health, heart health, and micronutrient synthesis. By collaborating with academic researchers, Seed Health aims to bring breakthrough discoveries to market, offering consumers live biotherapeutics designed to enhance both human and environmental health.

Seed Health

Series A in 2021
Seed Health is a biotechnology company focused on advancing health through innovative applications of microbial sciences. The company develops health supplements that combine probiotics and prebiotics, targeting various aspects of well-being, including digestive health, skin health, heart health, and micronutrient synthesis. By collaborating with academic researchers, Seed Health aims to bring breakthrough discoveries to market, offering consumers live biotherapeutics designed to enhance both human and environmental health.

Multiply Labs

Series A in 2021
Multiply Labs specializes in the production of personalized pharmaceutical capsules that cater to the unique needs of individual patients. The company leverages a combination of pharmaceutical science and advanced robotics technology to create these tailor-made capsules. Its innovative approach includes operating a state-of-the-art robotic manufacturing facility, which allows for the efficient production of individualized drugs at a reduced cost. Multiply Labs stands out as a pioneer in the industry, being the first to introduce 3D printed capsules, thereby transforming how medications are customized to meet the specific metabolic requirements of patients.

Elemy

Series A in 2021
Elemy is a nationwide provider of childhood behavioral and mental healthcare, specializing in areas such as autism, ADHD, OCD, depression, social anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Launched in April 2020, the company utilizes a technology-driven care model that modernizes traditional healthcare delivery through in-home services. This approach enhances access to care, improves clinical outcomes, and reduces costs. Elemy's platform offers free autism assessments and matches children with therapists to develop individualized treatment plans tailored to their specific needs. The multidisciplinary clinical team implements an integrated treatment model that has demonstrated significant improvements in behavior. Backed by notable venture capital and healthcare investors, Elemy is committed to transforming the landscape of childhood mental health care.

Eco

Series A in 2021
Eco is a financial technology company that focuses on enhancing the value of money through innovative software solutions. As a founding contributor to the Eco Protocol, it aims to reshape traditional banking and reward systems. The company has developed Bend, a platform that seeks to improve users' financial experiences by maximizing the utility and effectiveness of their money. Eco's mission centers on empowering individuals to expect more from their financial transactions, ultimately striving to redefine the relationship between people and their money.

Sunroom Rentals

Series A in 2021
Sunroom Rentals, established in 2018 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, is a real estate technology company specializing in streamlining the rental process. It offers an online platform that connects renters with available properties, enabling them to schedule and conduct self-showings or virtual tours using 360-degree technology. The company also facilitates direct applications and provides customer support seven days a week. Sunroom Rentals caters to both property managers and landlords, assisting them in leasing their properties more efficiently.

Garner Health

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.

Ramp

Series A in 2020
Ramp Holdings, Inc. specializes in Software-as-a-Service solutions aimed at modernizing financial operations and enhancing content delivery. The company provides a comprehensive platform that includes tools for corporate card management, expense tracking, bill payments, and accounting integrations. By leveraging advanced technologies such as speech-to-text, natural language processing, and search engine optimization, Ramp allows organizations to maximize the value of their video content and drive increased engagement. Its offerings also include various video management solutions, notably for the SharePoint ecosystem, which facilitate seamless integration, live streaming, and efficient content delivery. Founded in 1948 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, Ramp operates as a subsidiary of Raytheon BBN Technologies Corporation. The company serves diverse industries, including media, finance, healthcare, and technology, with a focus on creating cost-effective and insightful financial tools for organizations.

Rational Vaccines

Series A in 2020
Rational Vaccines is a preclinical stage company focused on developing innovative vaccines to combat herpes simplex virus and its related diseases. The company is dedicated to creating live-attenuated viral immunotherapeutic and prophylactic vaccine candidates that aim to reduce the transmission of the herpes virus and effectively manage symptoms associated with its reactivation. By harnessing rational engineering techniques, Rational Vaccines seeks to revolutionize the treatment, prevention, and diagnosis of herpes infections, ultimately improving the quality of life for those affected by these conditions.

Pattern Ag

Venture Round in 2020
Pattern Ag specializes in soil microbiome analysis, offering farmers insights to optimize their agricultural inputs. The company's precision agriculture platform utilizes high-resolution mapping of soil DNA to provide actionable intelligence tailored to the specific pest and disease challenges faced by corn and soybean farmers. By delivering recommendations on crop protection, seed selection, and fertility needs, Pattern Ag helps farmers make informed decisions about what to purchase and when to apply these solutions. This focus on data-driven insights not only aims to enhance crop yields but also to improve overall farm productivity and sustainability.

River Search

Series A in 2020
River Search, Inc. is a content discovery platform established in 2018 and headquartered in New York, New York. The company designs and develops a platform that facilitates the sharing of stories by aggregating content from various sources across the internet. Its features include real-time recommendations of trending stories, the ability to record and share video reactions, and a search tool that highlights breaking news. This combination of functionalities aims to enhance user engagement and streamline access to relevant content.

Mosaic

Series A in 2020
Mosaic Building Group, Inc. is a technology-focused construction company based in Phoenix, Arizona, with additional offices in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2015, the company provides a range of construction services to homebuilders, including general contracting, framing, plumbing, electrical, drywall, and site work. Mosaic specializes in single-family, multi-family, custom homebuilding, and build-to-rent projects. With a commitment to enhancing efficiency in the construction process, Mosaic employs advanced technologies and programming to automate various tasks, resulting in faster and more streamlined homebuilding. The company's mission centers on creating communities that foster a sense of connection and belonging, aiming to make beautiful living environments accessible to a broader audience.

Cover

Series A in 2020
Cover is a technology company that specializes in creating custom Backyard Studios and guesthouses as energy-efficient housing alternatives. The company employs proprietary design software to assess property specifications, facilitating a streamlined process that encompasses design, permitting, manufacturing, and installation. By utilizing a precision manufactured building system, Cover aims to deliver high-quality designs and functional spaces in significantly less time compared to traditional construction methods. Initially launched in Los Angeles, the company is now accepting pre-orders on a global scale, reflecting its commitment to making well-designed living spaces accessible to a broader audience.

Sundae

Series A in 2020
Sundae operates a residential real estate marketplace designed to assist homeowners in selling their properties off-market. The platform caters particularly to those with dated or damaged homes, allowing sellers to bypass the traditional real estate process, which often involves cleanup, repairs, and showings. By connecting homeowners with a broad network of local investors, Sundae ensures that sellers can achieve a fair price for their properties without the unpredictability commonly associated with real estate transactions. This convenient approach enables individuals to sell their homes on their own timeline, simplifying the selling experience.

Raise Commercial Real Estate

Series A in 2020
Raise Commercial Real Estate, Inc. specializes in providing comprehensive commercial real estate brokerage services tailored for startups and high-growth companies seeking office spaces. The firm offers a range of planning services, including financial analysis, legal assistance, zoning, and site selection. Additionally, Raise provides buildout services encompassing workplace strategy, project management, and architectural support. Its operations services comprise move coordination, office management, furniture procurement, and lease administration. The company also assists clients with document management and commute analysis. Established in 2015 and originally known as HelloOffice, Inc., it rebranded to Raise Commercial Real Estate in November 2020. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and has additional offices in Los Angeles and Silicon Valley.

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.

Origin

Venture Round in 2020
Origin was founded on the belief that financial planning should be accessible to everyone at every stage of life. Origin is the first comprehensive employee financial wellness platform for the modern workforce. Its integrated solution helps employees manage compensation, benefits, and personal finances in a single place – side-by-side with financial professionals. Origin is the first platform that combines human financial planners with cutting-edge financial technology that both educates employees and allows them to create, execute, and track their personalized financial plans.

Belvo

Series A in 2020
Belvo is an open finance API platform founded in 2019 and headquartered in Mexico City. The company enables financial innovators to connect their users' accounts to various applications, facilitating the access and interpretation of financial data in a straightforward and scalable manner. Belvo's platform allows developers to gain insights into user behavior and manage financial transactions efficiently, thus helping businesses to streamline operations and create new revenue opportunities through a unified open finance solution.

Run The World

Series A in 2020
Run The World, Inc. is a digital platform that facilitates the planning and execution of live online events, enabling users to connect, collaborate, and learn from one another. Launched in 2019 and based in Mountain View, California, the platform offers customizable event templates that allow organizers to create engaging experiences with minimal financial and time investment. It supports various interactive formats, enabling attendees to participate in discussions, fireside chats, and social gatherings. Run The World aims to enhance networking opportunities by allowing organizations to reach a global audience and engage more members effectively. The platform serves a diverse range of customers worldwide, promoting meaningful interactions in an accessible manner.

Vise

Series A in 2020
Vise is a New York-based company that automates investment management for financial advisors through the use of artificial intelligence. Founded in 2016 by Samir Vasavada and Runik Mehrotra, Vise has developed a comprehensive platform that supports the entire advisor-client relationship. This includes designing personalized portfolios, managing investments, and offering ongoing intelligence. By automating these processes, Vise allows financial advisors to concentrate on fostering their client relationships while providing tailored investment solutions. The platform facilitates the creation of customized portfolios using individual securities, with features such as automated trade execution and continuous rebalancing, thereby enhancing the capabilities of financial advisors in helping their clients achieve their financial goals.
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