Founders Fund

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

Delian Asparouhov

Partner

Erin Gleason

Vice President of Communications

Lauren Gross

Partner and COO

Ken Howery

Co- Founder and Partner

John Luttig

Principal

Amin Mirzadegan

Principal

Scott Nolan

Partner

Neil Ruthven

CFO

Michael Solana

vice_president

Trae Stephens

Partner

Napoleon Ta

Partner

Peter Thiel

Partner

Matias Van Thienen

Partner

Past deals in Early Venture Stage

Campus

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

ROH

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

Traba

Series A in 2022
Traba is a marketplace that connects light industrial workers with businesses to fill open shifts. Their focus is on opportunities in warehousing, distribution, and event staffing.

Huspy

Series A in 2022
Huspy is a technology company based in Dubai, UAE, that specializes in simplifying the mortgage process for home buyers. Founded in 2020, Huspy offers an online platform designed to streamline the home buying and selling experience, making it more accessible and cost-effective. By removing the need for paperwork, the platform allows families to secure home loans easily through its web and mobile applications. Huspy aims to reimagine the home buying journey, prioritizing the needs of buyers and celebrating the achievement of obtaining a mortgage.

Fruitful

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

BuildOps

Series A in 2022
BuildOps enables subcontractors to run their entire business on one software solution that manages their invoicing & billing, scheduling, estimates, proposals, payments, workflows, custom forms, financial reporting, and more. Our industry leading cloud-based solution allows you to improve your operations and efficiency, driving profitability through best-in-class technology. BuildOps has been uniquely designed and built by a team of subcontractors & world-class engineers. www.buildops.com

Ondo Finance

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

Playbook

Series A in 2022
Playbook, as a beautiful, organized home base for all creative work. For teams, Playbook makes it easy to share, and collaborate on visual projects; and for freelancers, Playbook makes collaborating with clients and sharing their work with the world totally seamlessly. Playbook runs on advanced and intelligent technology. It automatically imports, tags, categorizes your entire media library, in minutes.

SESO

Series A in 2022
SESO Inc. operates an online agricultural labor recruitment platform that connects U.S. farms with qualified seasonal workers through the H-2A visa program. This program allows agricultural employers to hire foreign workers for temporary or seasonal labor. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, the company addresses the significant labor shortage in U.S. agriculture, which results in annual losses of $15 billion. SESO offers a comprehensive service package that includes recruiting, qualifying, and training workers, as well as automating the H-2A visa process. Additionally, SESO provides workforce management software to assist employers in maintaining compliance with local and federal regulations. By facilitating access to a better quality workforce at a lower cost, SESO aims to create meaningful and safe employment opportunities for agricultural workers.

9amHealth

Series A in 2022
9am.health redesigns all care elements into one digital service individualized around today’s reality of people’s life - always available and convenient, at prices anyone can afford even without insurance. 9am.health focuses on chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia for customers in the United States.

Hadrian

Series A in 2022
We help our customers halve the cost of building rockets, satellites, engines, and drones.

Kargo

Series A in 2022
Kargo offers a smart loading dock to make operations intuitive and responsive using computer vision. It helps businesses to have full incoming and outgoing shipment visibility with real-time ASN verification. The company's autonomous material inspection tower scans moving labels and detects all internal RFID tags. Using AI and analytics businesses make better business and operational decisions. Kargo was formerly known as Cognisense. It was founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California.

Cor

Series A in 2022
Cor is a consumer product, with the intention of making it easy to access vital and valuable nutrition and fitness information through your blood. Cor transforms data through machine learning algorithms into “insights.” These insights are information for you based on your lifestyle changes. They include diet, supplements, exercise, and relaxation insights and recommendations. When something you try works for you, you will see an improvement in your indicators. That’s self-efficacy, and that’s just the beginning. You can take these insights and make them into habits. That’s adherence. Over time this becomes permanent improvement. Furthermore, you can share your successes with your family, or anyone you choose. You can help your community by sharing your secrets to success. Cor enables you to see inside your body, quickly and from the comfort of your own home. By providing personalized health insights and key indicator tracking, Cor empowers you to live a longer and healthier life.

Supermove

Series A in 2022
Operator of enterprise software intended to empower moving businesses to go paperless. The company's software specializes in scheduling and dispatching jobs with a single click and unifies the entire team by automating timesheets, job forms, contracts, and operations, enabling businesses to access cloud-based moving software to organize, manage, and scale their business.

Stenon

Series A in 2021
Stenon GmbH, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Potsdam, Germany, specializes in designing and manufacturing sensor technology equipment and supporting software for real-time soil analysis in the agriculture sector. The company's innovative product features an ergonomic handle, touch screen, and various sensors that assess critical soil parameters, including temperature, moisture, type, texture, and pH levels. Additionally, it evaluates essential nutrients such as nitrate ammonium, phosphorus, potassium, humus, and magnesium. Stenon's supporting software enhances its hardware capabilities by providing a web interface, connectivity to Schlagkartei, beat mapping, weather data integration, fertilizer quantity recommendations, and insights into soil dynamics over time. This comprehensive approach enables farmers to make informed decisions for optimizing soil health and agricultural productivity.

Searchlight

Series A in 2021
Searchlight is a San Francisco-based company that has developed a modern platform for automated reference checks aimed at enhancing talent assessment. Founded by Kerry Wang and Anna Wang, the platform addresses the challenges candidates face in distinguishing themselves through their resumes by leveraging insights from individuals who have previously worked with them. Searchlight's technology combines reference data with predictive analysis to identify top performers, utilizing an algorithm that analyzes and summarizes feedback from references. By inviting references to share contextualized work experiences through a custom online link, the platform enables recruiters to better assess candidate-position compatibility, ultimately improving the recruitment process.

Wonder Dynamics

Series A in 2021
Wonder Dynamics develops and combines AI technology with storytelling. The media-tech startup developing an AI production tool that would allow indie filmmakers to deliver blockbuster-level VFX on a fraction of the budget. Tye Sheridan and Nikola Todorovic co-founded the company in Los Angeles, California.

Perchwell

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

Quince

Series A in 2021
Quince is a new e-commerce company that focuses on leveraging an M2C supply chain to deliver premium essentials at the lowest market price. It acts as a thin storefront to bring manufacturers and artisans closer to their customers through shared partnership in brand or marketing. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Royal

Series A in 2021
Royal is a platform where you can buy ownership in songs directly from your favorite artists and earn royalties with them.

TruePlan

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 Strategy Ltd. designs and develops an online platform to protect brands and politicians against misleading discourse on social networks distributed through the use of false identities. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.

AirGarage

Series A in 2021
AirGarage, Inc. is a parking management company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. The firm connects homeowners, businesses, and organizations with underutilized parking spaces to drivers seeking parking. As a full-stack operator, AirGarage offers a comprehensive platform that facilitates the management of parking lots and garages. This includes tools for user acquisition, payment processing, enforcement, and customer support. By streamlining the rental process, AirGarage enables property owners, such as churches and businesses, to monetize their extra parking spaces efficiently, allowing them to boost their revenue while providing drivers with convenient parking options on demand.

Open

Series A in 2021
Open operates a mediation studio that focuses on creating spaces for meditation and movement, promoting the mind-body connection. The company offers a platform that provides various wellness and fitness sessions, including meditation and training classes. By facilitating shared mindful experiences, Open aims to help individuals engage meaningfully with friends and community, both online and offline. Through its offerings, the company seeks to enhance overall well-being by providing a tranquil environment conducive to personal growth and mindfulness.

Contraline

Series A in 2021
Contraline, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Charlottesville, Virginia, focused on developing innovative male birth control solutions. The company has created Echo-V, an ultrasound-visible polymer solution that is injected into the vas deferens, forming a semi-permeable hydrogel device that blocks sperm while allowing bodily fluids to pass through. This product is part of a non-surgical procedure known as Vasintomy. Contraline's first product, Adam, utilizes a proprietary injectable hydrogel platform and is designed for a minimally invasive outpatient procedure. Adam is non-hormonal, intended to provide effective contraception for several years, and can be easily reversed. Established in 2015, Contraline aims to advance reproductive health through its unique approaches to male contraception.

Teiko.bio

Venture Round in 2021
Teiko.bio is an immune profiling platform that enables clinicians to make informed decisions around patient response. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Wave Mobile Money

Series A in 2021
Wave Mobile Money provides an app-based financial solution to save, transfer, and borrow money. Wave Mobile Money is on a mission to make Africa the first cashless continent. On a continent where less than 10% of the population has a bank account, Wave is building the first modern financial network — no account fees, instantly available, and accepted everywhere! It is building life-changing financial infrastructure. When mobile money succeeded in Kenya, it lifted about a million people out of poverty. And yet, over 10 years later, most Africans still lack access to affordable ways to save, transfer or borrow the money they need to build businesses or provide for their families. Wave is solving this problem by using technology to build a radically inclusive and extremely affordable financial network.

Mindbloom

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

Mountaintop Studios

Series A in 2021
Mountaintop Studios is a game studio creating multiplayer games for players who crave a challenge.

Modern Animal

Series A in 2021
Modern Animal, Inc. operates a veterinary clinic and provides home clinic services. The company provides an online mobile applications for its customers. It offers wellness, surgery, dentistry, ultrasound, radiology, diagnostics, nutrition, walk-in (no appointment) ,drop off service ,lab testing emergency, laser, and acupuncture services. Additionally, It provides memberships, unlimited exams, 24/7 virtual care, in-app prescription requests, and delivery, and more. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Varda

Series A in 2021
Varda Space Industries, Inc. is a space manufacturing startup founded in 2020 and based in San Francisco, California. The company focuses on creating products in space that can be utilized for terrestrial applications, leveraging the advantages of low gravity. Varda aims to establish an infrastructure that facilitates the harvesting of materials from space, particularly through asteroid mining, to produce new products. The founders of the company are Delian Asparouhov and Trae Stephens.

Dover

Series A in 2021
Dover is a recruitment services provider based in the United States, focused on modernizing the hiring process for companies. The organization employs a unique automated hiring platform that leverages algorithmic technology to identify and engage suitable candidates for open positions. By understanding the specific skill sets required by companies, Dover streamlines the recruitment process, reducing the need for extensive human involvement. This approach not only enhances the efficiency of hiring but also helps organizations improve their margins by ensuring that the right talent is onboarded. Through its innovative methods, Dover aims to support some of the fastest-growing companies in finding and engaging high-quality candidates.

OpenStore

Series A in 2021
OpenStore connects merchants and customers into a single unified shopping experience through access to data, information, and capital. The company aims to offer instant liquidity for eCommerce entrepreneurs.

Lula

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

Pietra

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

Pathpoint

Series A in 2021
Pathpoint Inc., operating as Pathpoint Insurance Service, is a digital insurance wholesale brokerage based in San Francisco, California. Established in 2017, the company specializes in excess and surplus (E&S) insurance services, including general liability and cyber liability, among other coverages. Pathpoint offers innovative software solutions that enhance the procurement and management of surplus lines coverage, facilitating quoting, binding, policy document management, and accounting for insurance professionals. By streamlining these processes, Pathpoint aims to improve efficiency within the insurance industry and support carriers in their operations.

Seed Health

Series A in 2021
Seed Health, Inc. is a microbial sciences company pioneering applications of bacteria to impact human and environmental health. In collaboration with leading academic partners, our foundry model accelerates breakthrough science to develop live biotherapeutics and consumer innovations. Our Scientific Advisory Board is comprised of leading scientists with expertise in microbiology, immunology, genetics, metabolomics, gastroenterology, pediatrics, environmental sciences, and women’s health. Learn more—seedhealth.com Our consumer portfolio, Seed®, develops next-generation probiotics for specific developmental stages and various ecosystems of the body—seed.com

Seed Health

Series A in 2021
Seed Health, Inc. is a microbial sciences company pioneering applications of bacteria to impact human and environmental health. In collaboration with leading academic partners, our foundry model accelerates breakthrough science to develop live biotherapeutics and consumer innovations. Our Scientific Advisory Board is comprised of leading scientists with expertise in microbiology, immunology, genetics, metabolomics, gastroenterology, pediatrics, environmental sciences, and women’s health. Learn more—seedhealth.com Our consumer portfolio, Seed®, develops next-generation probiotics for specific developmental stages and various ecosystems of the body—seed.com

Multiply Labs

Series A in 2021
Multiply Labs manufactures personalized pharmaceutical capsules that are tailor-made to the unique needs of each patient. Multiply Labs’ product is enabled by the combination of pharmaceutical science with robotics technology. The company has built and operates a unique robotic pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. Multiply Labs is the first company ever to bring to the market 3D printed capsules.

Elemy

Series A in 2021
Sprout Therapy is a health and wellness company that specializes in the fields of information technology, medical, and treatments. Sprout is a tech-enabled platform for autism care that matches children with therapists who create customized treatment plans that can be administered both in-home and online. It was founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Eco

Series A in 2021
Eco is a digital cryptocurrency platform designed to facilitate global transactions for everyday use. It operates independently from any single organization or government, aiming to create a more equitable distribution of resources by sharing the majority of the economic value generated with its community. The platform features a digital wallet that combines savings accounts, rewarded spending, and bill payment into a single, user-friendly interface. This innovative approach encourages effective money management and aligns the interests of the company with its users, fostering a sustainable financial system. Additionally, Eco is supported by a network of verified organizations worldwide, ensuring that its services remain safe and reliable for all users.

Sunroom Rentals

Series A in 2021
Sunroom Rentals Texas, LLC is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2018. The company offers an online application designed to simplify the process of finding and leasing rental properties, including condos, apartments, and houses. Users can easily locate available rentals, book tours, and submit applications directly through the platform. The service connects users with licensed agents and tour guides who facilitate property viewings during selected time slots. Additionally, the platform employs a backend dispatching application to notify agents when a tour is scheduled, enhancing the efficiency of the rental process.

Garner

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

Nerd Street Gamers

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

Ramp

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

Rational Vaccines

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

River Search

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

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 Technologies Inc. specializes in designing and constructing prefabricated homes, focusing on custom backyard structures such as studios, home offices, guest rooms, and various other multifunctional spaces. Founded in 2014 and based in Gardena, California, Cover employs proprietary design software coupled with a precision manufacturing process to ensure high-quality design, functionality, and energy efficiency. The company aims to make thoughtfully designed living spaces accessible to a broader audience, significantly reducing the time required for traditional custom construction. Initially launched in Los Angeles, Cover is now accepting pre-orders globally, expanding its reach to meet the growing demand for innovative backyard solutions.

Sundae

Series A in 2020
Sundae operates a home-selling platform designed to assist homeowners in selling houses that are outdated or in need of repairs. The company addresses the challenges faced by sellers in a traditional real estate market, where local investors often exploit homeowner distress to acquire properties at low prices. Sundae aims to provide a better outcome for these sellers by offering competitive off-market prices without the need for cleanup, repairs, or showings. Through a data-driven model, Sundae anticipates when homeowners may require assistance and employs a skilled sales and marketing team to effectively reach them. By prioritizing the needs of sellers and redistributing economic value, Sundae strives to become a leading buyer of homes that require significant attention across the United States.
HelloOffice is a technology-powered commercial real estate brokerage helping companies search for office space in a smarter and faster way. The company pairs experienced brokers with easy to use software to give its clients the best service in the market.

DoNotPay

Series A in 2020
DoNotPay, Inc. is a technology company that provides a platform for legal information and self-help through its chatbot application. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, DoNotPay assists users in a variety of legal tasks, including filing lawsuits, claiming awards, contesting charges against corporations, and managing bureaucratic processes. The platform is available to residents in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom, enabling users to navigate legal challenges more effectively. Notably, it offers capabilities such as helping individuals claim asylum in the U.S., U.K., and Canada at no cost. By leveraging artificial intelligence, DoNotPay aims to empower consumers in handling small claims and simplifying complex legal situations.

Belvo

Series A in 2020
Belvo Technologies, Inc. is a financial technology company that has developed an open banking application programming interface (API) platform designed to facilitate access to banking and fiscal information. Founded in 2020 and based in Dover, Delaware, Belvo's platform enables businesses to retrieve various financial data, including bank account statements, historical transactions, account ownership details, and tax information. This developer-first API is aimed at enhancing the creation of more efficient and inclusive financial products in Latin America, streamlining the entire process from client registration to data retrieval.

Run The World

Series A in 2020
Run The World, Inc. develops a platform that enables people to plan and attend live online events. Its platform enables organizers to plug and play the event templates; and attendees to interact and learn from each other and have meaningful conversations online. The company’s platform also enables organizations to browse attendee lists, conduct fireside chats, and organize cocktail parties for the attendees. It serves customers worldwide. Run The World, Inc. was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Mountain View, California.

Run The World

Series A in 2020
Run The World, Inc. develops a platform that enables people to plan and attend live online events. Its platform enables organizers to plug and play the event templates; and attendees to interact and learn from each other and have meaningful conversations online. The company’s platform also enables organizations to browse attendee lists, conduct fireside chats, and organize cocktail parties for the attendees. It serves customers worldwide. Run The World, Inc. was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Mountain View, California.

Vise

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

Clara Health

Venture Round in 2020
Clara Health is a medical technology company that offers a software platform designed to facilitate patient participation in clinical trials. The platform simplifies the clinical trial process by assisting patients in navigating through various options, allowing them to filter and connect with relevant trials tailored to their needs. Additionally, Clara's technology supports crucial aspects of clinical trial management, including protocol design, site selection, and monitoring patient adherence. By placing the patient at the center of the process, Clara Health aims to enhance accessibility and engagement in clinical research.

Motherly

Series A in 2020
Motherly is a lifestyle brand redefining motherhood on behalf of a new generation of mothers, empowering modern mamas with expert information, an inspiring community, and thoughtfully curated products to guide her through the journey of motherhood. The company is based in the United States and it is founded in 2015 by Jill Koziol and Elizabeth Tenety.

AbCellera

Series A in 2020
AbCellera Biologics Inc. develops antibody discovery platform. Its full-stack, AI-powered drug discovery platform searches and analyzes the database of natural immune systems to find antibodies that can be developed as drugs. The company also develops next-generation transgenic mice that provide a source of fully-human antibodies for the discovery of therapeutic antibody candidates. It has a discovery partnership agreement with Eli Lilly and Company for the discovery of various targets. AbCellera Biologics Inc. was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

The Org

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

Sword Health

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

The Org

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

Ramp

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

Luko

Series A in 2019
Luko is an insurance company based in Paris, France, founded in 2016. It operates an online platform that provides brokerage services for home and electric vehicle insurance. Luko distinguishes itself by implementing a proactive approach to insurance, utilizing proprietary technology, including an AI-powered sensor designed to enhance home security and reduce electricity costs. This device monitors potential home accidents, aiming to shift the insurance model from a reactive claims-based system to one focused on prevention. By making insurance accessible, transparent, and user-friendly, Luko enables customers to select the most suitable coverage for their homes, properties, and vehicles.

ISEE

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

Literati

Series A in 2019
Literati, Inc. is a subscription-based book club service tailored for children ages 0-12 in the United States. Founded in 2016 and based in Austin, Texas, the company offers a variety of themed book clubs, such as Club Neo, Club Sprout, Club Nova, and Club Sage. In addition to its subscription service, Literati provides gifting options, allowing customers to gift books or redeem them for others. The company's innovative approach includes a try-before-you-buy model and curated selections by notable figures, enhancing the reading experience for young audiences. With a focus on fostering a love for literature, Literati aims to engage children and families through thoughtfully curated reading materials.

Koio

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

Unioncrate

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

Up&Up

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

Superplastic

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

X-Vax Technology

Series A in 2019
X-Vax Technology is a biotechnology company focused on the preclinical and clinical development of vaccines against pathogens that cause mucosal infections such as herpes, influenza, tuberculosis and HIV, affecting hundreds of millions of people around the globe. They believe that inducing antibodies that mediate the killing of infected cells will provoke an entirely new and effective immune response – so that they can finally beat these pathogens. The company was founded in 2015 and based in Jupiter, Florida.

Mixhalo

Series A in 2019
Mixhalo Corp. is a San Francisco-based company that has developed an audio technology platform allowing users to access high-quality sound at live events through their smartphones. Founded in 2016 by musician Mike Einziger and violinist Ann Marie Simpson-Einziger, Mixhalo offers a solution that delivers real-time audio directly to attendees' phones and headphones. This platform enhances the experience at various events, including concerts, sporting events, conferences, and political speeches, ensuring that audiences receive the audio quality they expect. By leveraging this technology, live event organizers can create immersive experiences for attendees, making it easier for them to connect with the content being presented.

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.

Akash Systems

Series A in 2019
Akash Systems is focused on developing and supplying the next generation of small satellites (CubeSats), satellite transmitters, and the RF Power Amplifiers. The company uses new composite material, gallium nitride (GaN)-on-Diamond, invented by Akash cofounder Ejeckam, for their products. GaN-on-Diamond provides a cooler state of operation which improves energy efficiency and reduces a system's size, weight, and operating costs. Akash Systems was founded in 2016 by Felix Ejeckam and Ty Mitchell and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

IRL

Series A in 2019
IRL is a social planning application designed to facilitate real-life interactions among users. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, the app simplifies the process of sending and receiving invitations to social gatherings. It offers users a range of suggestions for activities based on their interests, locations, seasons, and upcoming holidays. In addition to event planning, IRL allows users to anonymously nominate friends for activities suited to their skills. The application also integrates local public events and enables users to sync their calendars with friends while following sports teams, musicians, and local venues. Overall, IRL aims to enhance social connectivity and encourage users to engage in shared experiences.

Wild Earth

Series A in 2019
Wild Earth is a technology startup based in Berkeley, California, founded in 2017. The company focuses on developing high-protein pet foods that prioritize health, environmental sustainability, and humane sourcing compared to traditional pet food products. By leveraging scientific advancements, Wild Earth aims to reinvent pet nutrition and create cleaner, more nutritious options for pet owners and their animals.

Flo Health

Series A in 2019
Flo Health, Inc. specializes in developing menstruation cycle tracking solutions through its flagship product, Flo, an AI-driven women's health application. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Flo provides comprehensive support for women at various stages of their reproductive health, including menstruation, conception, pregnancy, early motherhood, and menopause. The application leverages data science and artificial intelligence to offer personalized health insights, expert advice, and a secure community for users to share their experiences. Available in 20 languages on iOS and Android, Flo has gained significant popularity, with 30 million monthly active users and over 100 million installs globally. The app is recognized as the leading period tracker in the United States and the most downloaded female health app worldwide, reflecting its commitment to safety and its role as a trusted resource for women’s health information.

Tibber

Series A in 2019
Tibber is a digital electricity supplier founded in 2016 in Norway and Sweden, focusing on minimizing energy consumption and costs for its customers. The company aims to reduce residential electricity consumption for European households by 20%. Tibber operates in Sweden and Germany, serving over 100,000 homes with renewable energy at fair prices. By replacing traditional utilities with smart technology, Tibber empowers consumers to manage their energy use more effectively. Its mobile app provides real-time analytics on energy consumption and integrates with various smart home devices, promoting efficient electricity usage. Additionally, Tibber offers tech gadgets through its online store and has recently gained a license to balance the main power grid in Sweden using electric vehicles.

Vontive

Series A in 2019
Vontive operates a digital platform that connects real estate investors with lenders, facilitating access to a range of financing options for single-family, multifamily, and commercial projects. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, the company aims to streamline the loan application process, making it easier for real estate entrepreneurs to evaluate their options and secure funding. By offering a comprehensive suite of mortgage products tailored for construction and real estate investments, Vontive enables users to make informed decisions and enhances the overall efficiency of closing transactions.

Invisibly

Series A in 2019
Invisibly is building a digital ecosystem for consumer attention & media consumption that generates improved scarcity and accountability.

Grabango

Series A in 2019
Grabango develops checkout-free shopping technology for the retail industry, utilizing hardware tools and computer vision software. Founded in 2016 and based in Berkeley, California, the company employs cameras and shelf sensors to track customer interactions with products. As customers add items to their carts, the system identifies and counts these purchases, allowing for a seamless checkout experience. Once finished, customers can pay via a registered payment method on their smartphones and leave the store without waiting in line. Grabango's technology is designed to integrate with existing brick-and-mortar stores, accommodating various retail formats from convenience stores to larger grocers, and aims to enhance the shopping experience by streamlining the payment process and eliminating queues.

Flock Safety

Series A in 2018
Flock Safety is a crime-fighting technology company that specializes in developing wireless security systems for neighborhoods, law enforcement, and municipalities. The company designs outdoor cameras that automatically record the license plates of vehicles passing through a monitored area, utilizing proprietary machine-learning algorithms to identify vehicle fingerprints. In addition to capturing images, Flock Safety provides valuable data to local police departments during criminal investigations and alerts them when stolen vehicles enter a neighborhood. This system not only aids law enforcement in solving crimes but also empowers residents to contribute to community safety by sharing relevant data. Founded in 2017, Flock Safety is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Clearco

Series A in 2018
Clearbanc provides growth capital for web-enabled businesses through its 20-minute term sheet. The company offers fast, affordable growth capital to eCommerce and B2B/SaaS companies. Its investments range from $10K - $10M and its portfolio spans small businesses across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom to some of the fastest-growing consumer brands. Launched in 2015, Clearbanc uses proprietary underwriting technology to offer more capital at quicker speeds and more flexible terms than other financing alternatives.

Ayar Labs

Series A in 2018
Ayar Labs, Inc. develops optical interconnect chiplets and lasers. It offers TeraPHY, a high-density electronic-photonic chiplet and monolithic in-package optical I/O (MIPO I/O) solution. The company also provides SuperNova, a multiwavelength, multi-port light source that supplies the continuous wave (CW) light that powers TeraPHY. Its products are used in various industry verticals, such as artificial intelligence and high performance computing, cloud computing and telecommunications, aerospace and military, and light detection and ranging. Ayar Labs, Inc. was formerly known as OptiBit Inc. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Emeryville, California with an additional office in Santa Clara, California.

Siren Care

Series A in 2018
Siren Care, Inc. develops a wearable health technology for diabetic health tracking. It offers Siren diabetic socks and foot monitoring system to track foot temperature. The company’s products also allow people to use temperature data to detect diabetic ulcers early and avoid amputations. Its device can be monitored with an application. The company serves providers and patients. Siren Care, Inc. was founded in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California.

StarkWare

Series A in 2018
StarkWare Industries Ltd, founded in 2017 and based in Netanya, Israel, specializes in developing software and hardware for generating and verifying computational integrity proofs. The company has created STARK, a zero-knowledge proof protocol that enhances scalability and privacy in blockchain applications. This technology allows for increased transaction throughput and enables off-chain computation while ensuring that sensitive underlying data remains confidential. StarkWare's solutions are designed to improve the efficiency, security, and overall user experience of blockchain systems, making them a key player in the field of cryptographic proof platforms.

Summersalt

Series A in 2018
Summersalt is a generation-defining apparel brand, providing wardrobe essentials for women who are going places. Summersalt launched in 2017 with swimwear made from recycled materials at a $95 price point — designer quality swimwear without the designer price tag. Since then, we’ve launched additional categories including loungewear, knitwear, sleepwear and activewear. Summersalt pieces are modern, sophisticated and fun, with an impeccable data-backed fit based on millions of measurements from over 10,000 women. In the few short years since our founding, Summersalt has built a loyal following of customers, influencers and celebrities, while garnering praise from leading fashion media including ELLE, Vogue and People.

Solugen

Series A in 2018
Solugen, Inc. is a specialty chemicals manufacturer based in Houston, Texas, founded in 2016. The company utilizes industrial biotechnology and green chemistry to produce a range of eco-friendly industrial chemicals. Its product offerings include BioPeroxide, a carbon-negative hydrogen peroxide; BioChelate, a biodegradable chelant; ScavSol, a multivalent metal sequestrant for energy applications; ScaleSol, a scale control alternative to phosphonates; and CorrSol, designed for corrosion and fouling control. Solugen focuses on creating safe, cost-effective, and environmentally-friendly solutions, serving various sectors such as agriculture, cleaning, energy, and water. The company employs a patented method that leverages bio-inspired reactions and plant materials as low-cost feedstocks, enabling it to produce innovative products that are competitively priced in the market.

People Data Labs

Series A in 2018
People Data Labs builds the standard end to end technology platform for enterprise technical teams who are building people data. Leverage our APIs and technology as your people data backend, or access over 1 Billion clean person records as you build internal analysis, predictive modeling, segment data, build recommendations and more.

Blockfolio

Series A in 2018
Blockfolio, Inc. is a mobile application designed for cryptocurrency portfolio tracking and management, catering to the needs of the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry. Founded in 2014 and based in Marina Del Rey, California, the app enables users to manage their cryptocurrency holdings by providing real-time prices, market data, and updates from various projects. Users can also automate their portfolio tracking by linking the application to their exchange accounts, making it easier to monitor market movements and stay informed about relevant news. As of August 2020, Blockfolio operates as a subsidiary of FTX Trading LTD and has gained the trust of millions who rely on the platform for comprehensive insights into the evolving cryptocurrency landscape.

Cargo

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

Socotra

Series A in 2018
Socotra, Inc. is a technology company that offers a modern cloud-based platform tailored for the insurance industry. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, Socotra's software facilitates various essential functions, including policy administration, underwriting, claims management, billing, and reporting. Designed for both property and casualty and life insurance sectors, the platform leverages advanced technologies to deliver a transparent, reliable, flexible, and secure solution. This enables insurers to efficiently develop and distribute products that meet the evolving needs of their customers.