Future Ventures

Decibel Bio is a plant biotechnology company that develops a crop epigenetic platform. This platform provides farmers with precise, in-season information about foliar sprays or seed treatments, enabling them to predict crop traits and agronomic outcomes more accurately than traditional methods. By using this platform, growers can enhance nutrient uptake and boost stress tolerance in plants, adapting to varying weather and market conditions.

Molten Salt Solutions develops a technology platform to commercialize molten salt synthesis and purification and to advance isotope enrichment for nuclear power. The platform includes proprietary chromatography and mass spectrometry systems along with metal salt synthesis methods, enabling safer, more cost-efficient production of isotopically enriched materials for both fission and fusion applications. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Hephae Energy Technology develops an integrated drilling system that enables the safe, efficient, and cost‑effective extraction of geothermal energy. The company’s technology harnesses abundant heat resources worldwide, providing a new generation of drilling solutions that improve accuracy, safety, and productivity for geothermal wells.

Vironexis Biotherapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on advancing immunotherapy for cancer treatment. The company specializes in AAV-delivered T-cell immunotherapy, utilizing a gene therapy platform that facilitates the development of off-the-shelf, single-dose gene therapies. This innovative approach aims to enhance patient outcomes by enabling healthcare professionals to leverage T-cell-mediated mechanisms for more effective cancer treatment. With its commitment to transforming the landscape of immunotherapy, Vironexis is positioned to make significant contributions to the future of cancer care.

Earthshot Labs is a developer of a climate mitigation platform focused on ecological restoration on a global scale. The company utilizes an AI-powered platform to connect investors, carbon buyers, and land stewards, facilitating the financing of projects that promote ecological restoration while ensuring equity for local communities. Its comprehensive tool allows users to algorithmically identify specific regenerative strategies tailored to individual land parcels, ultimately enabling clients to maximize both the natural and economic potential of their land. Through its innovative approach, Earthshot Labs aims to enhance ecosystem regeneration and contribute to climate solutions worldwide.

Xona Space Systems develops and manufactures position, navigation, and timing satellite solutions for smart transportation and infrastructure. The company operates a constellation of low-cost, low-Earth-orbit satellites to deliver secure navigation and timing services with resilience and high location precision for autonomous vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, mobile robotics, and other location-critical applications. Founded in 2019 and based in San Mateo, California, Xona Space Systems aims to enable safe, scalable operation of intelligent systems at scale.

Traditional cameras rely on an imaging lens which typically consists of several lens elements and a light sensitive sensor. Cameras have been built like this since 1816. Glass has been historically used to make high quality optical elements. We are replacing these elements with deep neural networks that give extreme flexibility when designing our cameras. It allows us to squeeze a huge sensor into an ultra thin module that fits perfectly into a mobile device without the need for protruding bumps. Our cameras bring SLR image quality into your pocket.

Moonwalk Biosciences is a genomic medicine startup focused on developing precision epigenetic therapeutics. The company specializes in creating a profiling and engineering technology platform that leverages advanced artificial intelligence predictions to offer a comprehensive view of the epigenome in both health and disease states. This innovative approach aims to revolutionize therapy discovery and development, enabling healthcare providers to reprogram cells back to their healthy state.

Woola is a company that produces sustainable packaging materials from leftover sheep wool, aiming to replace traditional plastic bubble wrap. Its wool-based packaging is lightweight, protective, and compostable, allowing customers to reduce their plastic waste, particularly in online shopping. The company's approach emphasizes a closed-loop system, where its packaging can be reused, repurposed, or returned by users, ensuring that nothing goes to waste. By focusing on eco-friendly alternatives, Woola addresses the growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions in various industries.

Amplifier Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing novel therapies targeting AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), a key regulator of cellular energy balance. The company's focus is on treating age-related disorders, including metabolic conditions, cardiovascular diseases, kidney diseases, and certain types of cancer, by activating AMPK to restore normal cellular function.

Lace Lithography is a technology company specializing in the development of advanced lithography solutions for semiconductor manufacturing. Their core innovation lies in a chip patterning technology that replaces traditional light-based methods with atomic-scale precision, enabling the production of smaller, more efficient chips. This breakthrough extends the limits of Moore's Law, allowing industries to continue advancing semiconductor technology in a cost-effective and energy-efficient manner.

Robust.AI develops autonomous mobile robots and AI-powered software for warehouse and manufacturing operations. The company combines artificial intelligence, robotics, and human-centered design through its Grace software suite and Carter hardware concept, enabling rapid deployment with minimal infrastructure changes, scalable operations, and support for dynamic material handling tasks. Its solutions target warehousing environments where automation is still limited and labor shortages affect supply chains, aiming to improve interaction between people and robots and to streamline workflows.

OutcomeMD is a Los Angeles-based provider of an outcomes management platform that scores and tracks patient-reported outcomes across medical specialties via a SaaS solution. The platform enables real-time outcome tracking, seamless electronic health record integration, and support for PROMIS and disease-specific measures, helping clinicians identify clinical risks early, enhance patient engagement, and deliver more effective care. By aggregating outcomes data into regular workflows, OutcomeMD supports objective demonstration of treatment efficacy and improves clinical efficiency.

Verdant Robotics, Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Hayward, California, specializes in artificial intelligence-driven robotic solutions for agriculture. The company develops advanced technologies that enable farmers to digitally map their fields and monitor each plant's health over time. Verdant's flagship product, the Model B Smart Sprayer, significantly reduces labor costs by over 50% and input costs by up to 96% while providing precise weeding and thinning for various crop types. Utilizing proprietary Bullseye targeting technology and a Pinpoint Spray System, Verdant promotes micro-fertilization and nutrient delivery, enhancing crop yields and efficiency. By leveraging robotics, computer vision, and machine learning, Verdant Robotics empowers growers of all sizes to optimize production and improve profitability in the agricultural sector.

Enriched Ag is a company focused on enhancing the resilience and profitability of agriculture through innovative technology. It has developed a data-driven insights platform designed to unlock the environmental and socio-economic value of grazing lands. This platform provides users with predictive analytics related to weather and forage, as well as tools for planning grazing and rotations. Additionally, it offers data and life cycle assessment estimates for greenhouse gas emissions associated with beef production, processing, and transportation. By delivering valuable insights, Enriched Ag aims to support farmers and ranchers in making informed decisions that contribute to sustainable agricultural practices.

Gameto is a biotechnology company focused on advancing female reproductive health through innovative therapies. Recognizing the significant lack of treatment options in this underserved area, Gameto employs cutting-edge scientific techniques to develop solutions that enhance the quality of life for women. The company utilizes cellular engineering to create a platform that produces engineered ovarian and endometrial cell lines capable of mimicking the functions of natural cells, including hormone production and response. This platform underpins a portfolio of cellular therapeutics aimed at addressing various female reproductive diseases. Gameto's first initiative, Fertilo, targets improvements in in vitro fertilization (IVF) and egg freezing processes, striving to make them shorter, safer, and more effective. Additionally, the company is developing Deovo, an organoid model of the female reproductive system, and Ameno, a cell-based therapy designed to mitigate health issues related to primary ovarian insufficiency and menopause. Through these efforts, Gameto aims to transform the landscape of female reproductive health care.

YourChoice Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Berkeley, California, founded in 2018. The company focuses on developing non-hormonal contraceptive products aimed at providing women with safe and effective birth control options. Its innovative technology is based on the concept of a "molecular condom," which utilizes an active compound to inhibit sperm motility, thereby preventing sperm from fertilizing the egg. This approach seeks to eliminate the risks and side effects commonly associated with traditional hormonal contraceptive methods, offering a promising alternative for those seeking safer birth control solutions.

Faeth Therapeutics is a healthcare company dedicated to enhancing cancer treatment through a deep understanding of the relationship between dietary nutrients and tumor growth. By aligning specific diets with tumor genotypes and treatment regimens, Faeth aims to limit the energy and resources that tumors need to proliferate, thereby improving patient outcomes in cancer therapy. Founded by leading researchers and clinicians, the company seeks to translate significant discoveries from cancer research laboratories into effective clinical practices, focusing on evidence-based approaches to optimize treatment strategies for cancer patients.

ALICE Technologies is a developer of an AI-powered construction simulation platform designed to optimize building processes. The platform utilizes advanced artificial intelligence to analyze complex project requirements, generating efficient schedules and resource allocations. This capability allows construction professionals to estimate costs and timelines accurately while adapting to changes throughout the construction cycle. By streamlining planning and execution, ALICE Technologies helps contractors and project owners reduce construction times and labor costs significantly, with typical savings of $30 million on projects valued at $500 million. The company collaborates with leading firms in the infrastructure and commercial construction sectors, enhancing their ability to manage projects effectively.

Osmind Inc. is a San Francisco-based public benefit corporation founded in 2020 that specializes in developing healthcare software tailored for mental health providers and their patients. The company focuses on advancing evidence-based medicine to support individuals suffering from moderate to severe mental health conditions. Osmind's electronic health record platform is designed specifically for clinicians and researchers, facilitating interventional treatment workflows. It includes features such as journaling tools and support for health plan reimbursement, empowering healthcare professionals to implement innovative therapeutic approaches and precision psychiatry. By providing robust technology, Osmind aims to inform best practices in patient care and contribute to the development of new life-saving mental health treatments.

64x Bio is a biotechnology company that specializes in accelerating the discovery of mammalian cell lines for biomanufacturing and therapeutic applications. The company has developed a high-throughput discovery and screening platform that integrates advanced computational design techniques. This platform enables the creation of highly optimized cell lines specifically tailored for the production of viral vectors, which are crucial for cell and gene therapies. By providing purpose-built genetically engineered cell lines, 64x Bio aims to enhance the efficiency of viral vector production, helping pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies improve their manufacturing capabilities while reducing associated costs.

Faeth Therapeutics is a healthcare company dedicated to enhancing cancer treatment through a deep understanding of the relationship between dietary nutrients and tumor growth. By aligning specific diets with tumor genotypes and treatment regimens, Faeth aims to limit the energy and resources that tumors need to proliferate, thereby improving patient outcomes in cancer therapy. Founded by leading researchers and clinicians, the company seeks to translate significant discoveries from cancer research laboratories into effective clinical practices, focusing on evidence-based approaches to optimize treatment strategies for cancer patients.

Gameto is a biotechnology company focused on advancing female reproductive health through innovative therapies. Recognizing the significant lack of treatment options in this underserved area, Gameto employs cutting-edge scientific techniques to develop solutions that enhance the quality of life for women. The company utilizes cellular engineering to create a platform that produces engineered ovarian and endometrial cell lines capable of mimicking the functions of natural cells, including hormone production and response. This platform underpins a portfolio of cellular therapeutics aimed at addressing various female reproductive diseases. Gameto's first initiative, Fertilo, targets improvements in in vitro fertilization (IVF) and egg freezing processes, striving to make them shorter, safer, and more effective. Additionally, the company is developing Deovo, an organoid model of the female reproductive system, and Ameno, a cell-based therapy designed to mitigate health issues related to primary ovarian insufficiency and menopause. Through these efforts, Gameto aims to transform the landscape of female reproductive health care.

Ockam Inc. provides a serverless platform for secure Internet-of-things (IoT) development. Its tool enables hardware-to-software interconnection, facilitates information exchange within connected systems, manages identities and cryptographic keys, optimizes connectivity, and connects application developers, engineers, and product managers.

Woola is a company that produces sustainable packaging materials from leftover sheep wool, aiming to replace traditional plastic bubble wrap. Its wool-based packaging is lightweight, protective, and compostable, allowing customers to reduce their plastic waste, particularly in online shopping. The company's approach emphasizes a closed-loop system, where its packaging can be reused, repurposed, or returned by users, ensuring that nothing goes to waste. By focusing on eco-friendly alternatives, Woola addresses the growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions in various industries.

New Culture Inc. is a food and beverage company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in the production of animal-free cheese. Founded in 2018, the company utilizes microflora to create dairy proteins and a variety of cheese products that are sustainable, healthy, and ethical. By focusing on innovative methods to produce cheese without animal ingredients, New Culture aims to reduce dependency on traditional dairy sources, offering consumers a delicious alternative that aligns with a more sustainable lifestyle.

Cambrian BioPharma specializes in developing innovative therapeutics aimed at extending healthspan, the period of life spent in good health. As a Distributed Development Company (DisCo), it focuses on advancing scientific breakthroughs targeting biological drivers of aging, initially treating specific diseases and later deploying these interventions preventatively to enhance overall quality of life.

MosaicML is a company focused on creating an efficient infrastructure for training large language models and improving the overall efficiency of neural networks. It develops software and artificial intelligence training algorithms that enhance the training process by utilizing algorithmic techniques such as sparsity and network pruning. These innovations allow users to effectively and securely train large-scale AI models on their proprietary data, while also optimizing for speed, quality, and cost. MosaicML aims to streamline the machine learning model recomposition process, making it easier for organizations to harness the power of AI in their operations.

Earthshot Labs is a developer of a climate mitigation platform focused on ecological restoration on a global scale. The company utilizes an AI-powered platform to connect investors, carbon buyers, and land stewards, facilitating the financing of projects that promote ecological restoration while ensuring equity for local communities. Its comprehensive tool allows users to algorithmically identify specific regenerative strategies tailored to individual land parcels, ultimately enabling clients to maximize both the natural and economic potential of their land. Through its innovative approach, Earthshot Labs aims to enhance ecosystem regeneration and contribute to climate solutions worldwide.

Hum Capital is the funding platform that connects great companies with the right capital. Hum offers companies raising up to $50 million the most efficient, transparent path to growth. Hum’s Intelligent Capital Market uses AI to translate volumes of a company’s financial data into the clearest picture of their value, so they can fundraise with confidence, on the best terms for their business. Investors on Hum’s platform gain investment insights and a personalized deal flow built on company data they can trust. For more information, visit HumCapital.com.

Founded in 2018, Latent AI develops a platform that enables smart Internet of Things (IoT) applications by optimizing AI neural networks for edge devices. Its LEIP platform allows developers to train, quantize, and deploy edge AI neural networks cost-effectively across the edge continuum.

Osmind Inc. is a San Francisco-based public benefit corporation founded in 2020 that specializes in developing healthcare software tailored for mental health providers and their patients. The company focuses on advancing evidence-based medicine to support individuals suffering from moderate to severe mental health conditions. Osmind's electronic health record platform is designed specifically for clinicians and researchers, facilitating interventional treatment workflows. It includes features such as journaling tools and support for health plan reimbursement, empowering healthcare professionals to implement innovative therapeutic approaches and precision psychiatry. By providing robust technology, Osmind aims to inform best practices in patient care and contribute to the development of new life-saving mental health treatments.

Beeflow S.A., founded in 2016 and based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, specializes in professional pollination services that leverage scientific knowledge and technology to enhance bee health and efficiency. The company develops organic compounds that improve the immune systems of bees and train them to pollinate specific crops, such as blueberries, almonds, raspberries, and kiwifruit. By providing these specialized pollination services, Beeflow enables farmers to significantly increase crop yields, with reported improvements ranging from 20% to 90%, while simultaneously addressing the decline in bee populations. Through its innovative approach, Beeflow aims to support agricultural productivity and ecosystem sustainability.

MobileCoin, established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in developing a cryptocurrency focused on privacy and security for peer-to-peer transactions. Its blockchain-based product aims to facilitate seamless mobile payments by enabling integration with popular messaging platforms like WhatsApp or Signal.

Cambrian BioPharma specializes in developing innovative therapeutics aimed at extending healthspan, the period of life spent in good health. As a Distributed Development Company (DisCo), it focuses on advancing scientific breakthroughs targeting biological drivers of aging, initially treating specific diseases and later deploying these interventions preventatively to enhance overall quality of life.

Sensei Biotherapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing next-generation cancer immunotherapies. It focuses on novel biologics that modulate the immune system to treat cancers with unmet need, using its ImmunoPhage discovery platform to study the tumor microenvironment and identify differentiated mechanisms that engage both innate and adaptive immunity. The company pursues a Tumor Microenvironment Activated Biologics TMAb platform to selectively disable immunosuppressive signals or activate immunostimulatory signals within the tumor microenvironment. Headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland with an office in Boston, Massachusetts, Sensei Biotherapeutics has four investigational product candidates in development: SNS-101, SNS-102, SNS-103, and SNS-201.

ATAI Life Sciences is a biotechnology company focused on developing therapies for mental health disorders, leveraging psychedelic compounds and neuroscience-based approaches. It operates a platform for mental health drug discovery and development and collaborates with partners and research institutions to advance its pipeline, which includes VLS-01, a buccal-film DMT candidate for treatment-resistant depression, and EMP-01, an oral MDMA therapy for social anxiety disorder, along with a drug discovery program aimed at identifying non-hallucinogenic 5-HT2A receptor agonists for depression. The company is based in Munich, Germany, with additional offices in Berlin and London.

ALICE Technologies is a developer of an AI-powered construction simulation platform designed to optimize building processes. The platform utilizes advanced artificial intelligence to analyze complex project requirements, generating efficient schedules and resource allocations. This capability allows construction professionals to estimate costs and timelines accurately while adapting to changes throughout the construction cycle. By streamlining planning and execution, ALICE Technologies helps contractors and project owners reduce construction times and labor costs significantly, with typical savings of $30 million on projects valued at $500 million. The company collaborates with leading firms in the infrastructure and commercial construction sectors, enhancing their ability to manage projects effectively.

Sensei Biotherapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing next-generation cancer immunotherapies. It focuses on novel biologics that modulate the immune system to treat cancers with unmet need, using its ImmunoPhage discovery platform to study the tumor microenvironment and identify differentiated mechanisms that engage both innate and adaptive immunity. The company pursues a Tumor Microenvironment Activated Biologics TMAb platform to selectively disable immunosuppressive signals or activate immunostimulatory signals within the tumor microenvironment. Headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland with an office in Boston, Massachusetts, Sensei Biotherapeutics has four investigational product candidates in development: SNS-101, SNS-102, SNS-103, and SNS-201.

TaiMei Technology is a digital innovator in the life sciences sector, specializing in research and development solutions. The company has created a comprehensive integrated digital platform that supports clinical research and offers deep insights into various aspects of drug development, including pharmacovigilance, marketing, and market access. By leveraging advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, cloud computing, and mobile internet, TaiMei Technology provides innovative solutions that enhance the efficiency of clinical research and improve the overall product lifecycle. Its platform is designed to facilitate the acceleration of product launches, elevate drug safety, increase drug accessibility, and alleviate the medical burden on both patients and healthcare providers.

Hum Capital is the funding platform that connects great companies with the right capital. Hum offers companies raising up to $50 million the most efficient, transparent path to growth. Hum’s Intelligent Capital Market uses AI to translate volumes of a company’s financial data into the clearest picture of their value, so they can fundraise with confidence, on the best terms for their business. Investors on Hum’s platform gain investment insights and a personalized deal flow built on company data they can trust. For more information, visit HumCapital.com.

Commonwealth Fusion Systems LLC is an energy research company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing fusion energy technology to address climate change. Established in 2017 as a spin-out from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the company utilizes rare-earth barium copper oxide superconductor technology to enhance fusion energy production. By integrating proven physics with advanced superconducting magnet technology, Commonwealth Fusion Systems aims to accelerate the commercialization of fusion energy. The company's efforts are directed toward designing and constructing fusion machines that promise limitless and clean energy, positioning them as a key player in the transition to renewable energy sources. Through collaboration with MIT's Plasma Science and Fusion Center, the company leverages decades of government-funded research to innovate within the private sector, ultimately contributing to the global pursuit of sustainable energy solutions.

Deep Genomics is a Toronto-based company founded in 2014. It specializes in developing individualized genetic medicines using artificial intelligence systems to accelerate drug discovery and development processes, including target discovery, lead optimization, toxicity assessment, and innovative trial design. The company focuses on therapies for rare metabolic, ophthalmologic, and neurodegenerative disorders, utilizing oligonucleotide therapies that target genetic determinants of disease at the RNA or DNA level.

Enriched Ag is a company focused on enhancing the resilience and profitability of agriculture through innovative technology. It has developed a data-driven insights platform designed to unlock the environmental and socio-economic value of grazing lands. This platform provides users with predictive analytics related to weather and forage, as well as tools for planning grazing and rotations. Additionally, it offers data and life cycle assessment estimates for greenhouse gas emissions associated with beef production, processing, and transportation. By delivering valuable insights, Enriched Ag aims to support farmers and ranchers in making informed decisions that contribute to sustainable agricultural practices.

Hum Capital is the funding platform that connects great companies with the right capital. Hum offers companies raising up to $50 million the most efficient, transparent path to growth. Hum’s Intelligent Capital Market uses AI to translate volumes of a company’s financial data into the clearest picture of their value, so they can fundraise with confidence, on the best terms for their business. Investors on Hum’s platform gain investment insights and a personalized deal flow built on company data they can trust. For more information, visit HumCapital.com.

Ockam Inc. provides a serverless platform for secure Internet-of-things (IoT) development. Its tool enables hardware-to-software interconnection, facilitates information exchange within connected systems, manages identities and cryptographic keys, optimizes connectivity, and connects application developers, engineers, and product managers.

The Boring Company is an infrastructure and tunnel construction company focused on developing underground transportation networks. It designs and builds tunnel systems to alleviate urban traffic, offering safe, fast, and cost-efficient routes for transportation, utilities, and freight, with the aim of reducing surface congestion and expanding mobility options.

Commonwealth Fusion Systems LLC is an energy research company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing fusion energy technology to address climate change. Established in 2017 as a spin-out from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the company utilizes rare-earth barium copper oxide superconductor technology to enhance fusion energy production. By integrating proven physics with advanced superconducting magnet technology, Commonwealth Fusion Systems aims to accelerate the commercialization of fusion energy. The company's efforts are directed toward designing and constructing fusion machines that promise limitless and clean energy, positioning them as a key player in the transition to renewable energy sources. Through collaboration with MIT's Plasma Science and Fusion Center, the company leverages decades of government-funded research to innovate within the private sector, ultimately contributing to the global pursuit of sustainable energy solutions.

Founded in 2018, Latent AI develops a platform that enables smart Internet of Things (IoT) applications by optimizing AI neural networks for edge devices. Its LEIP platform allows developers to train, quantize, and deploy edge AI neural networks cost-effectively across the edge continuum.

Mythic Inc. is a technology company specializing in the design and development of silicon chips and artificial intelligence processing units (IPUs). Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, with an additional office in Austin, Texas, Mythic focuses on integrating AI capabilities into a wide range of devices, including fitness bands, hearing aids, self-driving cars, and robotic drones. The company leverages its unique analog compute-in-memory technology to create products like the M1076 Analog Matrix Processor and MP10304 Quad-AMP PCIe Card, delivering desktop-grade graphics processing in compact formats. With a diverse team of experts in neural networks, device physics, software design, and processor architecture, Mythic is committed to advancing AI solutions that perform reliably in real-world environments, enhancing the functionality of consumer electronics and other applications while maintaining performance and power efficiency.

Medcorder, Inc. is a technology company that has developed a mobile application aimed at enhancing communication and care coordination between patients, their families, and healthcare providers. Founded in 2019 and based in Redwood City, California, the Medcorder app allows users to record and transcribe conversations with their doctors, facilitating better understanding and retention of medical information. This functionality is particularly beneficial for patients with complex health conditions, as it supports the involvement of family members, even those who are geographically distant. By streamlining communication and reducing the need for repeated medical consultations, Medcorder aims to improve patient outcomes through better-informed decision-making and more efficient care management. The application is compatible with both Android and iOS devices, making it accessible to a wide audience.

Traditional cameras rely on an imaging lens which typically consists of several lens elements and a light sensitive sensor. Cameras have been built like this since 1816. Glass has been historically used to make high quality optical elements. We are replacing these elements with deep neural networks that give extreme flexibility when designing our cameras. It allows us to squeeze a huge sensor into an ultra thin module that fits perfectly into a mobile device without the need for protruding bumps. Our cameras bring SLR image quality into your pocket.