Sparxell
Seed Round in 2024
Sparxell is a manufacturer of innovative biobased pigments designed to provide vibrant colors and effects using cellulose materials with a high naturality index. The company specializes in dye-free pigments that mimic the physical structures found in nature, such as those seen in birds and butterflies, to achieve their striking colors. These pigments are entirely biodegradable, minimizing environmental impact and avoiding the use of metals or minerals like mica and titania. By offering a low-carbon and high-performance alternative to traditional materials, Sparxell enables businesses across various industries to pursue carbon neutrality more effectively while enhancing their product offerings.
Roofr Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in developing satellite imagery software to assess the condition of roofs for repair and replacement. Founded in 2016, Roofr operates a marketplace that connects homeowners, insurance companies, property managers, and roofing contractors. The company offers a range of services, including residential and commercial roofing solutions, roof repair, and eaves trough cleaning, covering various materials such as copper, metal, asphalt, cedar, slate, and flat roofing. By utilizing an aerial imagery tool, Roofr provides instant estimates and transparent pricing for roofing projects, facilitating a seamless experience for its clients. Operating in Ontario, Canada, as well as Florida and California, Roofr aims to enhance customer experience while offering high-quality workmanship and competitive pricing in the roofing industry.
serviceMob
Seed Round in 2023
serviceMob is a company which helps in how people access and interact with companies when they need customer service.
Blokable
Funding Round in 2023
Blokable is a company based in Seattle, Washington, that specializes in manufacturing pre-fabricated steel frame modular housing units. Founded in 2016, Blokable designs, manufactures, and delivers fully-functional modular structures for residential, retail, and mixed-use projects. The company's vertically integrated solution streamlines the traditional development process, reducing the cost and time required to create new multi-family housing. Blokable engages throughout the entire housing creation process, from design and manufacturing to delivery and operation, offering a variety of floorplans and wall configurations suitable for different building types. This approach aims to create prosperity and equity in communities by providing affordable housing solutions at scale.
Resolve
Seed Round in 2023
Resolve is a custom model loading engine, making it the first commercially available solution capable of opening complex building models with hundreds of millions of polygons on the wireless Oculus Quest virtual reality headset. They connect operational teams with design teams to help produce safer work environments in the most complex facilities.
STRIVE operates a platform that enhances athletic performance by collecting and analyzing muscle movement data. It employs sensors embedded in compression shorts, using techniques such as surface electromyography (sEMG) and accelerometers to gather information on muscle exertion. This data enables users to monitor muscle activity, track fatigue levels, prevent injuries, and optimize overall performance for elite athletes across various teams and leagues.
Just Appraised
Series A in 2022
Just Appraised Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in the development of property appraisal software. Established in 2017, the company utilizes machine learning to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of residential property valuations. Its platform automates the evaluation of both public and private data, assisting local government assessors in providing fair and equitable assessments for taxpayers. By streamlining the property valuation process, Just Appraised aims to improve operational effectiveness within the real estate sector and local governments, creating a proprietary dataset that supports informed decision-making in property taxation.
Biomeme
Venture Round in 2022
Biomeme Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded in 2012. It specializes in molecular DNA diagnostics and real-time disease tracking through a user-friendly platform that integrates with smartphones. The company's flagship product is a real-time PCR thermocycler that connects to an iPhone, allowing for on-site DNA diagnostics and disease surveillance. This system comprises a docking station for conducting real-time quantitative PCR, a mobile application to control the device and analyze results, and specific test kits designed to prepare samples and identify pathogens based on their unique DNA or RNA signatures. Biomeme's platform supports various applications including healthcare, agriculture, veterinary medicine, and environmental monitoring, enabling users to perform lab-grade molecular testing conveniently at the point of need.
ENTR
Pre Seed Round in 2021
ENTR is a developer of AI-powered formulation and nutrition analysis software tailored for food, beverage, and supplement companies. The platform streamlines the management of ingredient and supplier data while providing innovative tools for product development and regulatory-compliant nutrition labeling. Designed in collaboration with industry experts, ENTR serves as a modern and user-friendly alternative to legacy nutritional analysis software. Its capabilities include compliance systems tailored for domestic and international consumer packaged goods brands, facilitating their expansion in the U.S. market. ENTR also features a project management and communication suite that reduces manual data entry and enhances workflow efficiency, allowing brands to set and achieve product development goals through effective tracking and reverse-engineering of formulas. By simplifying processes, ENTR helps both emerging brands and established companies optimize their operations and save valuable time and resources.
Farmers Business Network
Series G in 2021
Farmers Business Network, Inc. is an independent agricultural technology and commerce platform that serves as a farmer-to-farmer network, empowering its members to make informed decisions to enhance the economic viability of their farms. The company advocates for family farmers and ranchers by providing data-driven agronomic insights, facilitating direct purchases from manufacturers, and enabling competitive market opportunities for selling crops. Farmers can leverage the network to share information and access vital resources such as health and crop insurance. With a membership that spans over 80 million acres across the U.S., Canada, and Australia, Farmers Business Network employs over 800 personnel and operates offices in key locations, including San Carlos, California, Chicago, Illinois, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and its Canadian and Australian headquarters in High River, Alberta, and Perth, respectively.
OxiWear
Pre Seed Round in 2021
OxiWear develops innovative ear-wearable devices specifically designed for continuous oxygen monitoring and emergency alerting, targeting patients prone to silent hypoxia due to conditions such as pulmonary hypertension, high-altitude environments, high-intensity cardio activities, and COVID-19. The company's patented pulse oximeter offers a novel approach to monitoring oxygen levels, facilitating use in both clinical and consumer settings. By providing real-time data and alerts, OxiWear's technology enhances patient safety and peace of mind, ensuring timely medical assistance when needed.
HELIXintel
Convertible Note in 2021
HELIXintel Corporation, established in 2019 and headquartered in Hamburg, New York, specializes in developing a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) platform designed for equipment operators. The platform facilitates inventory and task management by allowing businesses to track the condition of their equipment, request service and parts, and purchase aftercare services from original equipment manufacturers and their authorized networks. By streamlining maintenance management, HELIXintel helps businesses reduce costs, conserve staff time and energy, and extend the lifespan of their equipment, ultimately improving operational efficiency and minimizing environmental impact.
Akido Labs
Series A in 2020
Akido Labs, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company founded in 2014 that develops and operates a data management and care delivery platform tailored for healthcare organizations. The platform seamlessly integrates with hospital health record systems, facilitating HL7 integration, ETL processes, and lab systems while offering API documentation and client support services. Akido aims to address the complex needs of vulnerable populations by leveraging modern technology and proprietary datasets that have been historically inaccessible in public health ecosystems. The company's innovative solutions are designed to enhance the quality of life and affordability of care for underserved communities. Its technology has gained traction nationwide, assisting health systems and government service providers in launching public health initiatives to combat crises such as the Covid-19 pandemic and homelessness. Akido Labs prioritizes data security while driving transformational change in healthcare delivery.
Sutro
Venture Round in 2019
Sutro offers an innovative IoT solution for water quality management, featuring a user-friendly sensor that provides real-time information and management instructions for bodies of water. Initially targeting the $13 billion domestic market for residential swimming pools and spas, Sutro aims to enhance the maintenance experience for pool owners, who typically invest over 40 hours and $1,500 annually on upkeep. By providing a cost-effective solution priced at $300, Sutro significantly reduces both time and expense for users. The company's water quality testing application continuously monitors chemical levels and incorporates automated delivery services for chemicals and pool accessories, ensuring customers stay informed about water quality. Sutro's long-term vision includes expanding its impact across the global $600 billion water market, reflecting a commitment to improving water security as a vital resource.
Arthena
Venture Round in 2019
Arthena is a financial technology company that specializes in creating quantitative investment strategies for the art market. By leveraging data science, Arthena has developed a platform that allows investors to access art as an asset class. The company focuses on enhancing transparency in art investing, providing insights into acquired assets and artists. Through its platform, investors can pool their capital to form syndicates, enabling them to invest in diversified collections of fine art tailored to their risk tolerance. This innovative approach opens up opportunities for individuals to participate in the art world, traditionally reserved for a select few.
Lyft is a transportation company that operates a mobile application connecting passengers with drivers for on-demand rides. The app facilitates ride scheduling, including advance bookings up to seven days, and handles in-app payments. Primarily serving college, university, and corporate communities, Lyft offers various ride options, such as private, shared, and luxury vehicles. Additionally, it provides multimodal transportation solutions, including bike and scooter sharing.
Recursion Pharmaceuticals
Series B in 2018
Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Salt Lake City, Utah, that focuses on revolutionizing drug discovery through the integration of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, automation, and bioinformatics. Founded in 2013, the company has developed a comprehensive drug discovery platform that includes various tools and software, such as ReChem for chemical compound design, ReScreen for managing complex experimental workflows, and RePredict for modeling drug relationships using machine learning. These innovations enable Recursion to generate extensive biological and chemical datasets, facilitating the exploration of foundational biology and accelerating the development of new therapeutic solutions. Through its unique approach, Recursion aims to significantly enhance patient outcomes and streamline the drug discovery process.
Akido Labs, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company founded in 2014 that develops and operates a data management and care delivery platform tailored for healthcare organizations. The platform seamlessly integrates with hospital health record systems, facilitating HL7 integration, ETL processes, and lab systems while offering API documentation and client support services. Akido aims to address the complex needs of vulnerable populations by leveraging modern technology and proprietary datasets that have been historically inaccessible in public health ecosystems. The company's innovative solutions are designed to enhance the quality of life and affordability of care for underserved communities. Its technology has gained traction nationwide, assisting health systems and government service providers in launching public health initiatives to combat crises such as the Covid-19 pandemic and homelessness. Akido Labs prioritizes data security while driving transformational change in healthcare delivery.