Gaingels

Gaingels is a venture investment syndicate founded in 2014 and based in Burlington, Vermont, dedicated to supporting the LGBT+ community and its allies. The organization invests in companies led by LGBT+ founders and executives at all stages of development, as well as in established firms committed to enhancing their diversity and inclusivity. With a global portfolio comprising over 130 companies and $70 million in investment capital deployed, Gaingels plays a vital role in fostering an inclusive business environment. Additionally, the Gaingels network actively assists its portfolio companies in identifying and recruiting diverse talent for their leadership teams, while cultivating a vibrant community of industry leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs committed to driving positive social change through business initiatives.

Marc Baum

Investor

Jesse Curran

Principal

Rachael Foo

Investor

Todd Havill

Research Operations and Principal, Investment

Surya Jayaweera

Angel Investor

Jennifer Jeronimo

CEO and General Partner

Jake Prigoff

General Partner

Peter Steinberg

General Partner

Alexandra Tanner

Investor

Lorenzo Thione

Managing Director

Past deals in California

Epirus

Series D in 2025
Epirus, Inc. is a technology company based in Hawthorne, California, specializing in the design and development of advanced defense systems that utilize artificial intelligence and directed energy. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on creating solid-state, software-defined high-power microwave solutions aimed at countering unmanned aircraft systems and other asymmetric threats. Its flagship product, ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSE, serves as a counter-infrastructure solution that can simultaneously target multiple threats, effectively neutralizing drones and swarms. By integrating AI and machine learning with advanced electronics, Epirus enhances the detection and tracking of objects of interest, offering innovative capabilities in electronic warfare and power management for both defense and commercial sectors.

Arda Therapeutics

Series A in 2024
Arda Therapeutics is a biotechnology company founded in 2021 in the San Francisco Bay Area that focuses on addressing chronic diseases and aging by targeting and eliminating pathogenic cells responsible for these conditions. The company utilizes single-cell data to identify specific pathogenic cells and their markers, allowing for the development of precise therapies that exclusively eliminate these harmful cells. This targeted approach aims to eradicate the entire pathological network while preserving healthy cells, thereby enabling effective treatment without adverse effects on the patient's overall cellular health.

Volley

Series C in 2024
Volley Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in developing conversational games optimized for messaging apps and voice interfaces like Alexa and Google Home. Their portfolio includes popular titles such as Song Quiz, Yes Sire, World Detective, Trivia Showdown, Math Showdown, Jeopardy!, Wheel of Fortune, 20 Questions, and Question of the Day. Volley's platform offers a diverse range of voice-based games and AI-powered interactive stories and podcasts, providing users with engaging audio entertainment experiences across various smart devices.

Grayce

Series A in 2024
Grayce, Inc. is a health care agency based in San Francisco that specializes in providing personalized support for families and employees managing the care of aging adults and children. Established in 2019, Grayce offers a comprehensive range of services, including assistance with insurance, finances, legal plans, medical care, home care, housing, and daily needs. The company emphasizes individualized guidance, ensuring that each member receives dedicated support from a social worker who helps manage their overall care. This includes planning, resource identification, care coordination, and advocacy, empowering family caregivers to effectively navigate the complexities of caring for their loved ones.

Ezra AI

Series B in 2024
Ezra AI, Inc. specializes in developing artificial intelligence technology-based investigational devices aimed at early cancer detection. The company utilizes full-body MRI scans enhanced by AI to innovate cancer screening methods. Its initial product, an AI software designed to assist radiologists in interpreting prostate MRI images, has received FDA clearance as a medical device. Founded in 2017, Ezra AI is headquartered in New York, New York, and primarily serves customers in New York and California.

Parsley Health

Venture Round in 2024
Parsley Health, Inc. offers personalized holistic healthcare services focused on addressing the root causes of diseases. By considering patients' personal histories, lifestyles, environments, and genetic factors, the company creates comprehensive health regimens that may include dietary changes, lifestyle adjustments, stress management techniques, supplements, botanical medicines, and prescription drugs. Their services encompass functional medicine assessments, personalized nutrition consultations, health coaching, specialized testing, bioidentical hormone therapy, and online access to labs and medical records. Parsley Health also provides various diagnostic tests and sells health-related products online. Founded in 2015 by Dr. Robin Berzin, M.D., the company operates clinics in New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, integrating technology with wellness and preventive care to offer a subscription-based model that emphasizes chronic disease management and personalized treatment.

Wonderschool

Venture Round in 2024
Wonderschool is an educational platform founded in 2016 in California, designed to facilitate the establishment of home-based infant and toddler programs and preschools. The company collaborates with experienced educators and childcare providers, offering support with licensing, program setup, and marketing to help them start their own childcare services. Wonderschool's comprehensive software platform enables educators to manage their students, parents, and educational programs efficiently from a single dashboard. Additionally, Wonderschool features a marketplace where parents can search for programs, schedule visits, enroll their children, and process payments. Committed to enhancing access to high-quality care and learning environments, Wonderschool promotes the early development of cognitive, motor, behavioral, and social skills in children as young as six months.

Enable

Venture Round in 2024
Enable is a cloud-based software platform that specializes in rebate management for distributors, manufacturers, and retailers. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Enable offers a solution that allows businesses to calculate, plan, and manage rebate deals effectively, thereby facilitating profitable growth. The platform provides actionable insights for more informed decision-making, streamlines the execution of trading agreements, and enhances financial reporting with transparent and auditable results. By fostering collaboration between trading partners through integrated planning and incentive programs, Enable helps companies acquire, retain, and serve their customers more efficiently.

HelicitySpace

Seed Round in 2023
HelicitySpace, founded in 2018 and based in Berkeley, California, focuses on developing advanced propulsion and power technologies to facilitate human expansion into the solar system. The company specializes in its Helicity Drive technology, a scalable pulsed fusion concept that ranges from fusion-augmented electric propulsion to fully ignited reactors. This technology utilizes principles such as magnetic reconnection, plasma plectonemes, and peristaltic magnetic compression to enhance in-space propulsion systems. By offering high-power electric propulsion thrusters and harnessing fusion energy during the exhaust process, HelicitySpace aims to support space exploration initiatives and accelerate their development activities.

blackshark.ai

Series A in 2023
Blackshark.ai specializes in creating a 3D digital twin of Earth by utilizing satellite imagery to automatically extract and reconstruct detailed attributes in photorealistic 3D. The company's platform employs a scalable artificial intelligence system that accurately detects global features with remarkable precision and speed. Its patented 3D reconstruction methodology can store vast amounts of data while rendering it in real-time, supporting various applications including geospatial intelligence, humanitarian aid, urban planning, and autonomous vehicle navigation. Blackshark.ai serves a diverse clientele worldwide and operates with a team of over 100 professionals in Silicon Valley and Graz, Austria, which is recognized as a hub for computer vision technology. The platform’s capabilities facilitate efficient analysis in mapping, navigation, and earth observation, making it a valuable resource for businesses and governmental organizations.

Dwellsy

Seed Round in 2023
Dwellsy, Inc. is a residential home rental platform founded in 2019 and based in Los Altos, California. The company offers a web-based platform that allows property owners and managers to list their vacant units without incurring lead, lease, or listing fees. Dwellsy aims to provide renters with a comprehensive selection of verified and trustworthy rental listings, focusing on organic search capabilities rather than a pay-to-play model. This approach is designed to enhance the user experience by ensuring that both renters and owners can engage in a straightforward and fraud-free rental process.

Ternary

Series A in 2023
Ternary is a multi-cloud financial operations platform headquartered in San Francisco, California, established in 2021. The company focuses on cloud cost optimization, specifically catering to Google Cloud Platform customers. Ternary's tools aim to simplify the complexities of cloud billing by making costs transparent and facilitating real-time data analysis. The platform promotes collaboration and accountability among users, enabling them to monitor, prioritize, and track cost optimizations effectively. By providing insights that help clients maximize their cloud spending, Ternary addresses the unique financial management needs of organizations leveraging cloud technologies.

Zoo

Seed Round in 2023
Zoo is an infrastructure company that focuses on creating solutions for hardware design. Founded in 2021 and based in Inglewood, California, Zoo integrates various tools and technologies to support hardware designers. Its offerings include automation, websites, and applications that facilitate the development of innovative hardware design tools. By providing a cohesive platform, Zoo aims to enhance the capabilities available to developers in this sector, enabling a new generation of hardware design tools that share common functionalities.

Atropos Health

Venture Round in 2023
Atropos Health is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2019. It specializes in developing a digital prognostogram platform, known as the Atropos Evidence Platform, which transforms health data into actionable real-world evidence. By integrating electronic medical record (EMR) data, the platform generates digital evidence tailored to individual patient outcomes. This enables healthcare institutions, life science companies, and researchers to utilize previously siloed EMR data effectively. The platform aims to close evidence gaps in healthcare, enhance clinical outcomes through data-driven care, and accelerate research initiatives. Atropos Health serves caregivers, healthcare organizations, and risk-bearing entities, contributing to advancements in evidence-based healthcare.

Confirm

Series A in 2023
Confirm HR, Inc. is a data-driven hiring platform founded in November 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company has developed an application that assists organizations in making informed hiring decisions by collecting feedback from secondary and backchannel references. This application helps identify candidate traits, verify compatibility, and reduce bias, thereby improving the chances of hiring qualified candidates. Confirm's platform utilizes quantitative methods to assess candidate quality, allowing employers to uncover the right skills and credentials for job roles. By streamlining the hiring process, Confirm aims to match job seekers with their ideal positions more efficiently, facilitating better talent decisions without the influence of subjectivity or politics.

Atmosfy

Seed Round in 2023
Atmosfy is a platform founded in 2021 and based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in discovering dining and nightlife options through video content. The platform allows users to explore various establishments, such as restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and cafes, both locally and from afar. Atmosfy enhances the decision-making process for users by providing video-based insights along with reviews and recommendations for each venue. This approach enables individuals to make informed choices about where to dine or socialize based on their personal preferences.

Mythical Games

Series C in 2023
Mythical Games Inc. is a game technology studio founded in 2018 and based in Sherman Oaks, California, with an additional office in Seattle, Washington. The company develops blockchain-based games and aims to create a new generation of gaming experiences by enabling true ownership of digital assets, verifiable scarcity, and integrated secondary markets. Its flagship title, Blankos, is a casual multiplayer game where players can buy, trade, and sell their unique designs. Mythical Games also provides tools for content creators and brands, allowing them to customize and own game assets. By fostering a decentralized gaming ecosystem, the company brings players, developers, and content creators together, promoting personalized experiences and driving consumer adoption of distributed ledger technology through innovative gaming products.

Nanome

Venture Round in 2023
Nanome Inc. is a software company based in North Hollywood, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing a collaborative XR software platform that enhances scientific discovery through the use of virtual reality and blockchain technologies. This platform streamlines computational workflows at the molecular level, enabling a broader range of scientists to utilize advanced molecular computations and artificial intelligence. Nanome primarily collaborates with the biopharma industry but also extends its services to sectors such as food and beverage, material science, and education. The company's open-source platform allows scientists to explore molecular structures effectively, facilitating pattern recognition, molecular visualization, and an efficient drug design and discovery process. Additionally, it helps medicinal chemists and structural biologists understand complex molecular data, collaborate more effectively, and protect their intellectual property through blockchain integration.

SoundMind

Seed Round in 2023
SoundMind is a mental health platform based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in personalized music therapy to assist individuals in managing stress, anxiety, and trauma. Founded in 2020, the platform primarily targets students and marginalized communities, emphasizing the therapeutic benefits of music for mental wellness. SoundMind provides a data-driven solution that allows organizations to monitor the overall wellness of their members while offering users immediate access to music therapy for relaxation and mood improvement. By combining audio and visual elements, SoundMind aims to make music therapy accessible and effective for all, helping users to reset and refocus amidst life's challenges.

Champions Round

Series A in 2023
Champions Round, Inc. is a gaming application developer specializing in football and esports, based in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 2018, the company offers an online sports platform that enhances the spectator experience for fans, particularly targeting Gen Z. Its application allows users to participate in fantasy leagues and tournaments, answer live questions, earn points, and win cash prizes. By enabling users to join leagues without the need for group assembly, Champions Round lowers barriers to entry and fosters greater engagement among sports fans. The application is accessible via the App Store, providing a user-friendly interface for players to learn about the games while enjoying the competitive aspects of fantasy sports.

MasonHub

Venture Round in 2022
MasonHub, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing an artificial intelligence-based platform for the logistics industry. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Rancho Cucamonga, California, MasonHub offers a software as a service (SaaS) solution designed to streamline omnichannel inventory and order management. Its platform includes features for returns processing, outbound shipments, inbound receiving, inventory placement, and shipping rate optimization. Additionally, MasonHub operates a fulfillment center to facilitate shipping logistics. The company's services are aimed at enhancing visibility in supply chains for commerce brands, enabling them to manage their inventory and shipping processes efficiently. With a focus on modernizing the third-party logistics industry, MasonHub aims to deliver cutting-edge technology and comprehensive support tailored to the needs of its clients.

BeeHero

Series B in 2022
BeeHero is a company that has developed an innovative beehive technology platform aimed at enhancing crop yields through effective pollination. Utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms, the platform employs low-cost sensors to gather data from within beehives. This information helps stimulate optimal productivity during critical pollination periods, assisting farmers in safeguarding their beehives against colony collapse and improving overall pollination efficiency. Founded in 2017 by Itai Kanot, Omer Davidi, and Yuval Regev, BeeHero operates from locations in Tel Aviv and Silicon Valley, with a workforce of 50 employees, including 30 at its research and development center in Israel.

Bionaut Labs

Series B in 2022
Bionaut Labs, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2016. The company specializes in developing a novel intra-tissue navigation platform utilizing Bionaut nano/micro robots that operate within the body. This innovative technology enables precise anatomical targeting for the treatment of central nervous system disorders, offering a new approach to precision medicine. By employing remote-controlled micro-robots, Bionaut Labs enhances the development of therapeutics, making advanced technologies like gene therapy and CRISPR-Cas9 feasible in challenging clinical scenarios. The Bionaut platform allows medical professionals to access any anatomic location within the body, facilitating the automation of complex procedures while eliminating the need for external incisions, thereby improving patient outcomes for those with limited treatment options.

Daylight

Series A in 2022
Daylight is a digital banking platform based in West Hollywood, California, specifically designed for the LGBT+ community. Founded in 2020, Daylight provides a range of financial services, including prepaid cards and an app that offers tools, advice, and cashback for spending at queer bars and allied businesses. The platform aims to empower its members by helping them navigate the financial system, develop smarter financial habits, and connect with a supportive community. By focusing on the unique needs of the LGBT+ population, Daylight fosters financial literacy and encourages users to build a future that aligns with their values.

Playgig

Seed Round in 2022
Playgig is a game developer founded in 2021 and based in Manhattan Beach, California. The company specializes in creating cross-platform free-to-play team battle games that aim to deliver engaging experiences for players. It focuses on developing captivating games featuring a variety of enthralling characters, fostering an environment where friends can collaborate and compete. Playgig's offerings are designed to lay the groundwork for a broader multimedia universe, allowing for future expansions into games and other media, thereby enhancing the overall user experience.

Aspen Creek Digital Corporation

Series A in 2022
Aspen Creek Digital is a company focused on renewable Bitcoin mining, aiming to promote the decarbonization of power generation. Established in 2021 and headquartered in El Segundo, California, it utilizes a strategic combination of behind-the-meter and wholesale resources. This approach not only reduces the overall cost of retail power but also facilitates access to on-site renewable energy and storage projects for users. By supporting sustainable practices in Bitcoin mining, Aspen Creek Digital contributes to a greener future.

RentSpree

Series B in 2022
RentSpree LLC is a rental platform based in Woodland Hills, California, focused on facilitating the apartment rental process, particularly in Southern California. Founded in 2016, RentSpree offers a comprehensive software solution for tenant screening and renter management that is utilized across all 50 states. The platform automates the lease application process for real estate agents by providing a centralized system for screening applicants. This service simplifies the rental experience by allowing users to connect with multiple property representatives while protecting their credit scores from hard inquiries. Additionally, RentSpree features a partnership program and a rental screening API, enabling integration with other platforms to streamline the tenant screening process efficiently.

Uplift Labs

Seed Round in 2022
Uplift Labs is a company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, that focuses on enhancing human movement through advanced technology. It offers an AI-powered motion analysis platform that provides detailed kinematic analysis to improve athletic performance and reduce the risk of injuries. By utilizing proprietary deep learning models and algorithms, Uplift Labs enables sports clubs and organizations to assess and refine movement patterns, thereby optimizing performance in sports, fitness, and daily activities.

Xona Space Systems

Venture Round in 2022
Xona Space Systems, Inc. specializes in developing and manufacturing position, navigation, and timing (PNT) satellite solutions. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company is focused on creating a constellation of low-cost, low-Earth orbiting satellites designed to enhance navigation for various applications, including autonomous vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, and mobile robotics. Their flagship product, the Xona Pulsar, delivers high-power signals from low Earth orbit, ensuring secure and accurate navigation and timing services. This innovative approach aims to meet the demands of smart transportation and smart infrastructure, providing the resilience and precision necessary for modern intelligent systems to operate safely and efficiently at scale.

Unit21

Series C in 2022
Unit21 Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in providing no-code solutions for risk and compliance operations. Founded in 2018, Unit21 offers a platform that includes an application programming interface and a dashboard designed to detect and manage money laundering, fraud, and various other risks across multiple industries. The platform encompasses features such as case management, transaction monitoring, identity verification, operations management, and analytics and reporting. By utilizing state-of-the-art security practices, Unit21 aims to protect businesses against adversaries and enhance their operational efficiency in combating financial scams.

Eclipse Foods

Series B in 2022
Eclipse Foods is a manufacturer of plant-based dairy products designed to replicate the taste, texture, and functionality of traditional animal dairy. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Walnut, California, the company employs innovative plant-processing technology to produce items such as ice cream, cream cheese, and sour cream. Eclipse Foods aims to create a more sustainable and humane food system by offering delicious plant-based alternatives that do not compromise on flavor or quality, while also addressing health, environmental, and welfare concerns associated with conventional dairy products.

Magnetic Insight

Series B in 2022
Magnetic Insight, Inc. specializes in magnetic particle imaging (MPI), an innovative imaging technology that utilizes iron oxide nanoparticle tracers and time-varying magnetic fields. The company has developed several products, including the MOMENTUM imager, a pre-clinical MPI solution that produces high-quality images through advanced magnet geometry and a proprietary reconstruction process. Additionally, Magnetic Insight offers VivoTrax, a nanoparticle designed for cell tracking and as a blood pool agent in pre-clinical studies, and Hyper, an add-on module for the MOMENTUM system that assists in identifying treatment targets and administering localized magnetic hyperthermia. Another product, Relax, serves as a particle relaxometry module. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Alameda, California, Magnetic Insight aims to enhance preclinical diagnostic research by enabling quantitative cell tracking, imaging of vascular functions, and visualization of various biological processes, thereby addressing challenges in clinical and translational research.

Middesk

Series B in 2022
Middesk, Inc. is an identity platform founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company offers automated business verification services and provides essential contextual information about various businesses. Its platform allows organizations to capture, verify, and monitor business credentials effectively, facilitating compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements. Additionally, Middesk notifies service providers of changes within their customer base, enabling them to maintain an accurate understanding of their clients and better address their needs. By centralizing the credentialing process, Middesk helps companies streamline onboarding and enhance operational efficiency while managing risk and compliance.

Exosonic

Seed Round in 2022
Exosonic is an early-stage aerospace startup based in Los Angeles, California, focused on developing supersonic unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for adversary air training missions, catering to both commercial and government clients. Established in 2019, the company aims to evolve these UAVs into collaborative combat aircraft, leveraging insights gained to eventually create quiet supersonic airliners. Exosonic has secured over $4.5 million in private funding and more than $2 million from AFWERX. With a team of 15 full-time employees, the company is currently working on a subscale flight test vehicle designed to showcase autonomous capabilities and potential crewed-uncrewed teaming, with its first flight anticipated in the second quarter of 2023. Through its innovations, Exosonic seeks to significantly reduce long-haul flight times, making supersonic travel more accessible and efficient for airlines.

Curebase

Series B in 2022
Curebase is a company that develops software aimed at transforming the management of clinical trials. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, its platform facilitates faster and more cost-effective trial execution by streamlining participant eligibility, enrollment, education, and consent processes. The software automates many manual steps and allows drug companies to efficiently distribute their trials to clinics. Additionally, it provides sponsors with access to real-time data, enabling them to monitor trial progress and manage information effectively. Curebase's services cater to various sectors, including medical devices, biotechnology, and digital health startups, enhancing the overall efficiency of clinical research.

FINESSE

Series A in 2022
FINESSE is a vertically integrated fashion house based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2019. The company specializes in direct-to-consumer fashion by utilizing artificial intelligence and big data, along with community feedback, to accurately predict trends and forecast demand. This innovative approach allows FINESSE to optimize its distribution processes, resulting in rapid sell-outs of products while minimizing the risks of guesswork and overproduction commonly associated with the fashion industry. By focusing on up-to-date apparel and accessories, FINESSE effectively meets customer needs in a dynamic market.

Pyka

Series A in 2022
Pyka, Inc. is a startup based in Oakland, California, that specializes in the development of autonomous electric aircraft for agricultural and cargo applications. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on creating innovative solutions that enhance safety, affordability, and accessibility in aviation. Pyka's aircraft are designed for precision spraying in agriculture, allowing for effective chemical application over diverse terrains while minimizing environmental impact. The technology incorporates advanced flight controllers and onboard sensors to ensure accuracy and efficiency in operations. Additionally, the aircraft can be utilized for cargo transportation, particularly in remote or challenging areas, showcasing their versatility. Through its commitment to sustainability and technological advancement, Pyka aims to transform traditional practices in crop protection and logistics.

Vyrill

Seed Round in 2022
Vyrill Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in user-generated video content (UGVC) discovery and analytics. Founded in 2015, Vyrill has developed a comprehensive platform that allows enterprises to search within videos on the web and mobile, facilitating the unlocking of valuable video data for growth. The platform aggregates various types of videos related to consumer products, including demos, commercials, and reviews, while also providing pricing information and product recommendations. Vyrill's services encompass video capture, indexing, ranking, management, and search engine optimization, enhancing customer acquisition and brand engagement for businesses. Additionally, the platform offers e-commerce widgets and tools that support video personalization and marketing across multiple platforms.

Homebound

Venture Round in 2022
Homebound Inc. is a technology-driven custom home builder based in Santa Rosa, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in constructing residential homes and offers a comprehensive range of support services, including architecture, design, financing, and insurance consultancy. Originating in response to the 2017 Northern California wildfires, Homebound aims to simplify the homebuilding process by providing a transparent and streamlined experience for homeowners. It manages the entire building journey, assisting clients from insurance negotiation and architectural design to permitting and construction. By leveraging user-friendly technology and a network of qualified building professionals, Homebound addresses the complexities and uncertainties homeowners face, particularly in the aftermath of natural disasters, enabling them to rebuild their homes more efficiently.

AlphaFlow

Convertible Note in 2022
AlphaFlow, Inc. operates an online investment platform focused on real estate assets, providing professionally managed portfolios of real estate loans primarily for institutional investors. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in New York, AlphaFlow collaborates with residential real estate lenders nationwide, underwriting loans based on over 50 criteria. By employing best practices in investment management, such as diversification and institutional-quality data analytics, AlphaFlow automates these processes to deliver a more accessible and efficient investment experience. This approach allows investors to build diversified portfolios across multiple states while avoiding the high fees and minimum investments typically associated with traditional real estate investing.

Dorian

Series A in 2022
Dorian Inc. is a company that develops a no-code platform aimed at enabling writers, particularly those targeting a female-first audience, to transform their narratives into interactive games. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Dorian's platform allows users to create characters and backgrounds using a variety of visual assets or to upload their own, all through an intuitive flowchart-style interface. This innovative approach not only allows writers to engage with their audience more personally but also provides them with opportunities to monetize their interactive content. By catering to the entertainment sector, Dorian empowers creators to connect with fans and participate in a game economy format.

Bambee

Series C in 2022
Bambee, Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2016. It provides a platform that enables small and medium-sized businesses to access affordable human resource management services. Bambee allows clients to hire an HR manager starting at $99 per month, assisting them in crafting HR policies and ensuring compliance with regulations. The platform includes features such as HR Autopilot, Guided Payroll, and a suite of powerful HR tools designed to help businesses maintain compliance and enhance performance management. Additionally, Bambee serves a diverse range of industries, including food and beverage, retail, healthcare, technology, education, and manufacturing, among others. By offering these services, Bambee aims to empower businesses to operate efficiently and effectively, akin to Fortune 500 companies.

Finless Foods

Series B in 2022
Finless Foods Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Emeryville, California, that specializes in producing seafood products for human consumption using cellular-agriculture technologies. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on growing marine-animal cells to create alternatives to traditional fish and seafood, including bluefin tuna. By offering a variety of responsibly produced food options, Finless Foods aims to cater to diverse tastes and dietary needs while promoting sustainability and better ocean health. The company's innovative approach provides consumers with healthy and accessible seafood alternatives, enabling them to maintain a balanced diet without compromising on flavor or variety.

SoundMind

Pre Seed Round in 2022
SoundMind is a mental health platform based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in personalized music therapy to assist individuals in managing stress, anxiety, and trauma. Founded in 2020, the platform primarily targets students and marginalized communities, emphasizing the therapeutic benefits of music for mental wellness. SoundMind provides a data-driven solution that allows organizations to monitor the overall wellness of their members while offering users immediate access to music therapy for relaxation and mood improvement. By combining audio and visual elements, SoundMind aims to make music therapy accessible and effective for all, helping users to reset and refocus amidst life's challenges.

Metadata

Series B in 2022
Metadata, Inc. operates a demand generation platform tailored for B2B enterprises, focusing on inbound marketing and customer acquisition. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, the company provides tools that enable users to amplify campaigns to targeted audiences, generate comprehensive profiles for incoming signups, and create buyer and user personas. The platform allows for segmentation of prospects by various criteria such as industry and interests, facilitating the generation of a qualified sales pipeline. By integrating with marketing automation platforms like Salesforce, Metadata helps eliminate manual tasks for marketers, allowing them to concentrate on strategic initiatives. Additionally, the company's software collects and analyzes historical sales data to identify ideal customer profiles and enhance demand generation efforts, ultimately providing businesses with a reliable channel for engagement and conversion.

WorkWhile

Series A in 2022
WorkWhile is an hourly labor technology platform that connects workers with flexible job opportunities across various sectors, including warehouse, light industrial, delivery, hospitality, food production, and event services. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, the platform utilizes cognitive science and behavioral analysis to effectively match workers to shifts that align with their skills, availability, and location. In addition to facilitating job placements, WorkWhile offers workers benefits such as next-day pay and sick leave credits, enhancing their overall experience. The platform also provides employers with access to a pre-screened workforce, helping them efficiently fill open positions ranging from last-minute shifts to full-time roles.

Secureframe

Series B in 2022
Secureframe, Inc., established in 2020 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, offers a compliance automation platform designed to assist organizations in achieving and maintaining compliance with various security and privacy standards. The platform automates compliance audits and facilitates ongoing monitoring, helping businesses manage their data securely and protect client privacy. Secureframe serves a diverse clientele, including fast-growing companies such as AngelList, Ramp, Remote, and Coda, by simplifying their compliance processes with global standards like SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR. This empowers businesses to build trust with customers through efficient and effective compliance management.

Fama

Series B in 2022
Fama Technologies, Inc. is a company that specializes in cloud-based software solutions designed to enhance hiring decisions by automating the analysis of social media and web presence. Founded in 2015 and based in Los Angeles, California, Fama's platform utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to process publicly available online information, enabling employers to gain insights into candidates' online identities. This analysis helps identify problematic behaviors that could pose risks to workplace culture and brand integrity. By filtering social content and eliminating irrelevant data, Fama provides actionable insights that assist organizations in making informed hiring choices and managing current employees more effectively. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including small businesses, mid-market enterprises, and large corporations.

Raydiant

Series B in 2022
Raydiant Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in designing, developing, and providing an experience platform that connects employees and customers with brands across various industries such as banking, retail, hospitality, and healthcare. The company's solution comprises kiosks, virtual agents, and multimedia devices for screen management, enabling businesses to create engaging in-store experiences through digital signage. Raydiant works with over 5,000 brands worldwide, including notable clients like Johnson & Johnson and Chick-Fil-A, helping them streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive sales growth.

Epirus

Series C in 2022
Epirus, Inc. is a technology company based in Hawthorne, California, specializing in the design and development of advanced defense systems that utilize artificial intelligence and directed energy. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on creating solid-state, software-defined high-power microwave solutions aimed at countering unmanned aircraft systems and other asymmetric threats. Its flagship product, ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSE, serves as a counter-infrastructure solution that can simultaneously target multiple threats, effectively neutralizing drones and swarms. By integrating AI and machine learning with advanced electronics, Epirus enhances the detection and tracking of objects of interest, offering innovative capabilities in electronic warfare and power management for both defense and commercial sectors.

Azarus

Seed Round in 2022
Azarus, Inc. is a developer of an automated video game challenges platform based in San Francisco, California, established in 2018. The company offers a unique network that enhances interaction between gamers and streamers through its "smart challenge" system. This platform allows streamers to engage their audience by rewarding tokens to viewers who correctly answer real-time questions during streams. By facilitating these interactions, Azarus aims to create new revenue opportunities for gamers while introducing innovative gameplay mechanics. Through its services, Azarus is redefining the dynamics of engagement within the gaming community.

Frost Giant Studios

Series A in 2022
Frost Giant Studios, Inc. is a game development studio based in Malibu, California, founded in 2020. The company specializes in creating real-time strategy (RTS) games for competitive play on personal computers. Drawing on the expertise of its founders, who have contributed to acclaimed titles like StarCraft II, Frost Giant Studios aims to innovate within the RTS genre while maintaining its core mechanics. The studio focuses on developing games that resonate with both new and existing fans, actively incorporating player feedback to enhance the gaming experience. Their latest release, Stormgate, exemplifies their commitment to quality and accessibility in the RTS market, aiming to broaden the audience for competitive gaming and esports.

Uplift Labs

Seed Round in 2022
Uplift Labs is a company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, that focuses on enhancing human movement through advanced technology. It offers an AI-powered motion analysis platform that provides detailed kinematic analysis to improve athletic performance and reduce the risk of injuries. By utilizing proprietary deep learning models and algorithms, Uplift Labs enables sports clubs and organizations to assess and refine movement patterns, thereby optimizing performance in sports, fitness, and daily activities.

Spectrum Labs

Series B in 2022
Spectrum Labs, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing an artificial intelligence (AI)-based platform designed to identify and moderate harmful online behavior across various formats, including text and audio. The company's primary product, Guardian, offers a suite of tools that includes behavior identification models, content moderation capabilities, and an analytics dashboard. Spectrum Labs serves clients in sectors such as dating, gaming, marketplaces, and social platforms. By enabling trust and safety teams to effectively identify toxic behaviors, the company helps reduce content moderation costs while enhancing the detection of potentially damaging actions that could harm brands.

Pavilion Data Systems

Series D in 2022
Pavilion Data Systems Inc. is a technology company that specializes in designing and developing NVMe-over-Fabric storage platforms tailored for massively-parallel applications. Established in 2011 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional offices in the Netherlands and India, the company aims to enhance storage performance and efficiency for various sectors, including financial services, government, cloud service providers, and media and entertainment. Pavilion's innovative architecture offers a new category of storage solutions known as Hyperparallel Flash Arrays, which utilize multiple controllers to achieve ultra-low latency and linear scalability, surpassing the limitations of traditional all-flash arrays. The company's offerings include the Pavilion Data OS, which supports Internet and SaaS businesses in delivering critical applications, alongside its OPENCHOICE model that redefines storage procurement and deployment strategies. Through its advanced technology and experienced team, Pavilion Data Systems is positioned as a leader in the evolving landscape of enterprise storage solutions.

Next Trucking

Venture Round in 2022
NEXT Trucking, Inc. is a technology-driven company that operates an online platform to connect shippers with carriers for freight and cargo transportation. Founded in 2015 and based in El Segundo, California, NEXT Trucking offers a mobile application and web solution that serves as a trucking marketplace. This platform allows truckers to post available routes and desired pay, while shippers can hire drivers based on a rating system that reflects performance and reliability. The company enhances efficiency by providing tools such as digital paperwork, fleet management, online payments, and real-time tracking. Additionally, NEXT Trucking employs predictive load offering technology, ensuring that shippers have access to ample capacity and transparency, while empowering drivers to select jobs that suit their preferences. The company is backed by notable investors and operates primarily in the North American market.

Wonderschool

Series B in 2022
Wonderschool is an educational platform founded in 2016 in California, designed to facilitate the establishment of home-based infant and toddler programs and preschools. The company collaborates with experienced educators and childcare providers, offering support with licensing, program setup, and marketing to help them start their own childcare services. Wonderschool's comprehensive software platform enables educators to manage their students, parents, and educational programs efficiently from a single dashboard. Additionally, Wonderschool features a marketplace where parents can search for programs, schedule visits, enroll their children, and process payments. Committed to enhancing access to high-quality care and learning environments, Wonderschool promotes the early development of cognitive, motor, behavioral, and social skills in children as young as six months.

Ockam

Series A in 2022
Ockam Inc. is a provider of a serverless platform designed for secure Internet-of-Things (IoT) development. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers tools that enable the interconnection of hardware with software services, facilitating secure information exchange among connected systems. Ockam's platform manages identities, cryptographic keys, and credentials for devices and services while optimizing connectivity and messaging. It simplifies the development process by eliminating the complexities of system administration, such as managing IP backlogs and setting up public APIs. The platform is open-source, secure-by-design, and built in Rust, allowing for robust end-to-end encryption, key management, and mutual authentication. Ockam connects application developers, system integrators, hardware engineers, and cloud service product managers, providing a cohesive environment for building trustworthy applications across diverse networks.

Prevedere

Venture Round in 2022
Prevedere, Inc. is a predictive analytics company that specializes in business performance forecasting software. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with an additional office in Sunnyvale, California, Prevedere provides a range of services including industry outlook reports, consumer behavior data, and predictive insights. The company's platform helps businesses monitor economic, environmental, and consumer behavior data to identify leading indicators for revenue and profit, thereby aiding in informed decision-making. Prevedere's offerings include predictive marketing analytics, financial forecasting intelligence, and demand planning solutions. The company also develops proprietary systems and APIs that integrate diverse data sources to ensure data accuracy and relevance. With a team comprising industry experts, data scientists, and economists, Prevedere supports organizations in navigating an ever-evolving market landscape.

SkySafe

Series B in 2021
SkySafe, Inc. is a San Diego-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in manufacturing anti-drone devices. The company's technology employs radio waves to neutralize drones and provides a comprehensive airspace security system designed to protect various entities, including governments, law enforcement, airports, and corporations, from drone threats. By utilizing advanced radio technology, reverse engineering, and in-depth threat analysis, SkySafe enables clients to monitor and control their airspace effectively. The company aims to create safe and secure environments as drone technology continues to evolve, leveraging a team of experts from prestigious institutions such as MIT and UC San Diego, as well as former personnel from the Air Force Research Lab.

Fable

Series A in 2021
Fable Group, Inc., established in 2019 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, operates a digital platform that delivers a social reading experience. This platform connects users with influencers and friends in reading clubs, offering curated stories tailored to individual time, mood, and interests. Fable's mission is to promote mental wellness by filling idle moments with engaging narratives, fostering a sense of community among its users.

Hooray Foods

Seed Round in 2021
Hooray Foods, Inc. specializes in producing plant-based bacon alternatives that closely mimic the taste and cooking experience of traditional bacon. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California, the company employs a proprietary fat encapsulation technique that allows its products to sizzle and smell like real bacon while being gluten-free, soy-free, nitrite-free, and hormone-free. Hooray Foods aims to provide consumers with a healthy, affordable, and flavorful option for those looking to reduce or eliminate meat from their diets. The company's offerings are distributed through various partners, markets, and cafes.

Sounding Board

Series B in 2021
Sounding Board is a technology company that specializes in leadership development. It offers a platform that provides personalized coaching for leaders and managers, connecting them with qualified coaches via phone, video, and chat. The platform creates tailored development plans, automates administration tasks, and offers data visualization tools to track progress and measure impact. Sounding Board serves global enterprises across 11 countries, with a strong focus on user experience and high-quality coaching. It was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Foster City, California.

Plastiq

Series E in 2021
Plastiq Inc. is a payment service provider that allows users to make payments with credit and debit cards, regardless of whether the recipient accepts card payments. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, Plastiq facilitates transactions for various expenses, including tuition, taxes, rent, utilities, and insurance, targeting businesses, institutions, and individual consumers in the United States and Canada. The platform enables users to earn credit card rewards, access early-payment discounts, and manage their cash flow more effectively. By automating B2B payments, Plastiq offers small and medium-sized enterprises a comprehensive suite of services that simplifies the payment process, allowing them to pay or receive payments via credit cards without incurring additional fees. The company aims to provide innovative payment solutions on a global scale, serving customers in over 150 countries.

Sundial Foods

Seed Round in 2021
Sundial Foods, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, specializes in creating plant-based meat alternatives aimed at environmentally conscious consumers. The company employs a macro and microstructural engineering approach to develop products that closely mimic the look, texture, and taste of traditional meat, all while ensuring affordability and nutritional value. By utilizing familiar ingredients and straightforward production processes, Sundial Foods strives to make plant-based meats accessible to a wider audience. The company's mission is to encourage a shift towards sustainable eating habits, thereby reducing meat consumption and its associated environmental impacts.

Hone

Series A in 2021
Hone Group Inc., established in 2018, is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in live online leadership and management training. It offers a development platform that empowers organizations to enhance their employees' soft skills, including communication, team building, and conflict management. Hone's platform facilitates expert-led small group training, peer learning, and continuous reinforcement, while also providing data-driven insights to measure and improve training impact.

Kneron

Series B in 2021
Kneron, established in 2015, specializes in designing and developing integrated software and hardware solutions for edge artificial intelligence (AI). The company, headquartered in San Diego with offices in China, offers products such as neural processing unit (NPU) intellectual property, AI System-on-Chips, and visual recognition software development kits. These solutions enable AI functionality on devices at the edge, serving applications like smart homes, smart surveillance, smartphones, robots, drones, and IoT devices. Kneron's offerings facilitate real-time recognition, inference, and analysis without cloud connection, allowing for swift AI application implementation.

Antiva Biosciences

Series D in 2021
Antiva Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical company based in South San Francisco, California, focused on developing antiviral drugs to treat human papillomavirus (HPV) infections. Founded in 2012 and previously known as Hera Therapeutics, the company aims to prevent cancer by addressing precancerous lesions associated with HPV. Antiva's innovative approach involves localized therapeutics and small molecule antivirals designed to improve health outcomes for patients suffering from diseases linked to HPV and other viruses. The company's clinical programs target high-grade anal intraepithelial neoplasias and high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasias, utilizing a medicinal chemistry platform that emphasizes the development and commercialization of direct-acting antivirals.

GreenPark Sports

Series B in 2021
GreenPark Sports, Inc. is a company that develops and operates an online gaming platform aimed at sports and esports enthusiasts. Founded in 2018 and based in Burlingame, California, the company offers digital experiences and free-to-play mobile games that allow fans to engage with their favorite sports, teams, and athletes. Its flagship product enables users to participate in a competitive environment during live sporting events, where they can battle to become the "Best Fans" in their respective leagues and seasons. Through its innovative platform, GreenPark Sports creates an interactive virtual sports environment that connects fans with one another and enhances their overall gaming experience.

Lucid Sight

Seed Round in 2021
Lucid Sight, Inc. is a computer software company based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in the design and development of virtual reality games and software applications. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on creating immersive entertainment experiences using blockchain, augmented reality, and virtual reality technologies. Lucid Sight develops multiplayer adventure and sports games, aiming to provide engaging interfaces for gamers. Additionally, the company offers tools and plug-ins for virtual reality developers and innovative monetization and marketing platforms for brands and game developers. Through its catalog, Lucid Sight serves a diverse clientele, including developers and advertisers, by leveraging emerging technologies to enhance gaming and marketing experiences.

BeeHero

Series A in 2021
BeeHero is a company that has developed an innovative beehive technology platform aimed at enhancing crop yields through effective pollination. Utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms, the platform employs low-cost sensors to gather data from within beehives. This information helps stimulate optimal productivity during critical pollination periods, assisting farmers in safeguarding their beehives against colony collapse and improving overall pollination efficiency. Founded in 2017 by Itai Kanot, Omer Davidi, and Yuval Regev, BeeHero operates from locations in Tel Aviv and Silicon Valley, with a workforce of 50 employees, including 30 at its research and development center in Israel.

Prometheus Alternative Investments

Seed Round in 2021
Prometheus Alternative Investments, Inc., a Los Angeles, Calif.-based fintech startup.

Dogdrop

Venture Round in 2021
Dogdrop, Inc. is a dog daycare center based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2018 by Shaina Denny and Greer Wilk. The company provides a convenient solution for dog owners by allowing them to drop off and pick up their pets at any time and location. Dogdrop features well-designed, tech-enabled facilities where dogs can train, play, and socialize in a safe environment. Additionally, it offers a direct-to-consumer line of essential products for dog parents, enhancing the overall dog care experience. By combining physical locations with accessible at-home products, Dogdrop aims to meet the growing demand for high-quality dog care services.

Corelight

Series D in 2021
Corelight, Inc. provides network visibility solutions tailored for information security professionals, focusing on network traffic analysis to combat cyber threats. The company offers a suite of products, including Corelight sensors and a fleet manager, built upon the open-source Bro framework, which delivers actionable, real-time data to enhance cybersecurity efforts. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Corelight serves enterprises, government agencies, and higher education institutions, enabling them to gain deep insights into network traffic and effectively detect and respond to cyberattacks. The company also maintains additional offices in Santa Clara, California, and Columbus, Ohio.

Wild Earth

Series A in 2021
Wild Earth is a technology startup based in Berkeley, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing sustainable protein pet foods for dogs and cats, focusing on creating healthier options that are also environmentally friendly and humane compared to traditional pet food products. By leveraging scientific advancements, Wild Earth aims to ensure that pets receive all their nutritional needs while promoting a more sustainable approach to pet food production.

Karma Biotechnologies

Seed Round in 2021
Karma Biotechnologies, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based startup focused on developing therapies for autoimmune diseases, allergies, and food sensitivities. Founded in 2019, the company offers Xavines, a precision immunotherapy platform designed to address the critical need for antigen-specific therapies that target only the rogue immune cells responsible for these conditions. Unlike traditional treatments that rely on general immune suppression, Karma Biotechnologies aims to create tolerogenic immunotherapies that promote antigen-specific immune tolerance in vivo. By leveraging its expertise in immunology and lipid nanoparticle engineering, the company seeks to provide innovative solutions that enhance the treatment landscape for autoimmune diseases and related disorders.

Nifty Games

Series B in 2021
Nifty Games Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in designing and developing mobile sports games. The company focuses on creating quick-session, head-to-head sports games that cater to a diverse audience of sports fans, ranging from casual players to dedicated enthusiasts. Nifty Games aims to deliver innovative and competitive gaming experiences by partnering with major sports licenses and leveraging support from prominent investors in the industry. Through its offerings, Nifty Games provides an engaging platform for fans to enjoy short-session arcade-style gameplay on mobile devices.

Allset Technologies

Series C in 2021
Allset Technologies, Inc., commonly known as Allset, is a mobile application that connects restaurants with local diners, facilitating online ordering and contactless dining solutions. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Allset allows users to find nearby restaurants, place orders, and pay for their meals, ensuring timely service without the need for waiting. The platform supports commission-free orders for pickup, curbside, and dine-in, enabling diners to enjoy fast, easy, and healthy meals while helping restaurants minimize costs associated with delivery services. Additionally, Allset features a rewards program that offers cashback on orders, enhancing customer loyalty and engagement. Through its focus on hyperlocal connections, Allset aims to streamline dining experiences and foster community support for local eateries.

People.ai

Series D in 2021
People.ai is an artificial intelligence platform based in San Francisco that focuses on enhancing enterprise revenue operations through automation and predictive analytics. Its solution captures customer contacts, activity, and engagement data to provide actionable insights for sales, marketing, and customer success teams. The platform empowers sales leaders by offering comprehensive visibility into sales activities, enabling effective team management and revenue growth. Additionally, it delivers sales performance analytics, personalized coaching, and pipeline reviews. Marketers benefit from People.ai by gaining clear visibility into customer interactions, allowing for better-targeted campaigns and enhanced return on investment. Furthermore, customer success teams utilize the platform to engage effectively with clients, aligning their activities with the right opportunities and managing support costs efficiently. Overall, People.ai leverages advanced AI technology to transform business activities and drive predictable growth for its clients.

Esper

Series A in 2021
Esper is a developer of a policy collaboration platform that assists government agencies in managing public policy effectively. The company's software enables officials to integrate and transform policy data into actionable insights, promoting transparent and data-driven decision-making. By streamlining internal workflows, Esper helps create a comprehensive infrastructure that supports the entire policymaking lifecycle. The company has established partnerships with various government entities, including the New York City Police Department, Washington Department of Health, and California State Treasurer’s Office. With a workforce of over 30 employees, Esper has successfully secured over $14 million in funding to enhance its offerings and expand its reach in the public sector.

Kenshō Health

Seed Round in 2021
Kenshō is a health company based in Los Angeles that operates an online platform designed to connect users with verified wellness providers. Founded by entrepreneurs Krista Berlincourt and Danny Steiner, the company emphasizes a holistic approach to health, integrating mind, body, and spirit. Kenshō's platform allows users to easily find and book a variety of wellness services, including acupuncture, massage, yoga, naturopathy, and meditation, facilitating access to curated professionals without the need for in-person visits. By combining scientific research with personalization technology, Kenshō aims to simplify the journey toward holistic health, providing users with trustworthy answers and resources for maintaining a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

MakerSights

Series B in 2021
MakerSights Inc. is a company that specializes in product intelligence software solutions tailored for the retail industry. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Austin, Vancouver, and London, MakerSights helps retail brands incorporate actionable consumer data into their product decisions. The platform assists in various aspects of product creation, from guiding seasonal direction to determining optimal inventory levels for each SKU. By employing predictive analysis, MakerSights enables brands to forecast sales, track consumer behavior changes, and identify both popular and underrated products. This approach allows companies to design products that align with customer preferences, ultimately reducing waste from over-assortment and overproduction. Notable clients include well-known brands like New Balance, Madewell, Ralph Lauren, and Rothy’s.

Lumanu

Series A in 2021
Lumanu, Inc. is a digital marketing platform that facilitates connections between companies and brand ambassadors, primarily serving brand marketers, performance marketers, agency marketers, and creators. Founded in 2016 and based in Oakland, California, with an additional office in Milwaukee, the company offers a range of solutions including SocialCert, which enables influencers to share content and usage rights with marketers; Content Manager, which helps in content ingestion from influencers; and SmartBoost, which generates advertisements using influencer-created content. In addition to its marketing solutions, Lumanu provides financial management tools that simplify payment processes and compliance for creators and freelancers, enabling them to efficiently manage their business operations while fostering a supportive community.

Rescale

Series C in 2021
Rescale, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing and operating cloud-based platforms for scientific and engineering simulations. Its offerings include the ScaleX Pro platform for independent professionals and small to medium-sized businesses, and ScaleX Developer, which allows external application developers to integrate their software directly with Rescale’s systems. Additionally, the ScaleX Enterprise platform provides a comprehensive solution for enterprise-level simulation needs, managing on-premise high-performance computing resources and software licenses. Serving a diverse range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, and life sciences, Rescale facilitates more than 300 customers, from startups to large corporations, in accelerating their design processes and reducing time to market. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, Rescale also has offices in Tokyo, Munich, and Singapore, and it is supported by a variety of investors from the technology and venture capital sectors.

Mighty Buildings

Series B in 2021
Mighty Buildings, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in the manufacture of 3D printed custom homes. Utilizing advanced construction technology, the company employs 3D printing, robotics, and automation to create modular homes that aim to disrupt the residential housing market. Mighty Buildings has developed a proprietary building material known as Light Stone Material (LSM), which mimics synthetic stone and provides advantages such as faster construction, zero waste, and improved thermal regulation compared to traditional materials like concrete, wood, or steel. The company's innovative approach focuses on producing prefabricated, environmentally friendly, and climate-resilient homes, thereby facilitating smart urban development and making housing more affordable.

AttackIQ

Series C in 2021
AttackIQ, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in providing a Breach & Attack Simulation (BAS) platform designed to help organizations assess the effectiveness of their security controls. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Diego, California, with additional offices in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia, the company's platform allows security teams to simulate real-world attack scenarios based on the MITRE ATT&CK framework. This enables organizations to validate their security measures, uncover vulnerabilities, and prioritize remediation efforts. The platform integrates into existing networks, offering visibility into security programs and facilitating continuous testing against adversary techniques. By automating security assessments, AttackIQ empowers organizations to identify weaknesses in their defenses and ensure that their security architecture is robust and responsive to emerging threats.

Jupiter

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Jupiter, Inc. operates as an innovative digital platform that connects food brands with food creators, facilitating the promotion of recipe content. Founded in 2000 and based in San Francisco, Jupiter enables food creators, particularly those with significant followings on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, to launch their own grocery-powered recipe stores. These stores are designed to integrate social shopping tools, allowing followers to shop directly from their social feeds. By processing orders through delivery APIs, Jupiter streamlines the purchasing experience for consumers. Additionally, the platform allows food creators to monetize their influence by running brand sponsorships within their stores. Jupiter has successfully partnered with notable food creators, enhancing its reach and impact within the online grocery market.

Brightline

Series B in 2021
Brightline, Inc. is a provider of pediatric behavioral health care services, established in 2019 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California. The company offers a range of services including behavior therapy, psychiatry and medication support, speech-language therapy, and occupational therapy. Brightline operates as a technology-enabled behavioral health home, utilizing innovative technology and virtual services to deliver integrated care. Its collaborative care team focuses on supporting children throughout their developmental stages and addressing the needs of their families. Brightline was previously known as Emilio Health, Inc. and rebranded in May 2020.

Lucid Sight

Venture Round in 2021
Lucid Sight, Inc. is a computer software company based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in the design and development of virtual reality games and software applications. Founded in 2015, the company focuses on creating immersive entertainment experiences using blockchain, augmented reality, and virtual reality technologies. Lucid Sight develops multiplayer adventure and sports games, aiming to provide engaging interfaces for gamers. Additionally, the company offers tools and plug-ins for virtual reality developers and innovative monetization and marketing platforms for brands and game developers. Through its catalog, Lucid Sight serves a diverse clientele, including developers and advertisers, by leveraging emerging technologies to enhance gaming and marketing experiences.

Embroker

Series C in 2021
Embroker, Inc. is a digital insurance brokerage that specializes in providing insurance services to small and mid-sized businesses. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Chicago, Boston, Denver, and New York, Embroker utilizes an online platform to streamline the process of purchasing, managing, and analyzing commercial insurance policies. The platform allows clients to automate the sharing, requesting, and tracking of proof of coverage, as well as monitor claims in real-time. Embroker offers a wide range of insurance products, including Commercial General Liability, property insurance, professional liability, and employee benefits, among others. The company also provides tools for peer comparison, enabling clients to benchmark their policies against industry standards. By combining technology with broker expertise, Embroker aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the $800 billion property and casualty insurance market, helping businesses save time and secure optimal coverage.

Hooray Foods

Seed Round in 2021
Hooray Foods, Inc. specializes in producing plant-based bacon alternatives that closely mimic the taste and cooking experience of traditional bacon. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California, the company employs a proprietary fat encapsulation technique that allows its products to sizzle and smell like real bacon while being gluten-free, soy-free, nitrite-free, and hormone-free. Hooray Foods aims to provide consumers with a healthy, affordable, and flavorful option for those looking to reduce or eliminate meat from their diets. The company's offerings are distributed through various partners, markets, and cafes.

Synctera

Series A in 2021
Synctera Inc. provides digital banking solutions that connect traditional banking operations with innovative financial technology. Incorporated in 2020 and based in San Carlos, California, the company offers a platform that facilitates the launch of FinTech and embedded banking products for businesses of all sizes. Synctera's technology infrastructure includes robust APIs, which enable companies to efficiently introduce and expand services such as debit cards, bank accounts, charge cards, lines of credit, and money movement. Additionally, the platform supports regional and community banks in navigating regulatory compliance and managing partnerships with FinTech firms. Synctera's comprehensive offerings include PII encryption, secure login, authentication, endpoint protection, and penetration testing, ensuring that businesses can implement banking services effectively and securely.

Chef Robotics

Seed Round in 2021
Chef Robotics is a robotics and artificial intelligence company serving the food industry. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Genies

Series B in 2021
Genies, Inc. is a company specializing in avatar technology, enabling users to create personalized digital avatars for social media and messaging applications. By offering tools for designing avatars, avatar wearable fashion, and interactive experiences, Genies allows individuals to express their thoughts and feelings in a unique digital format. The company has gained significant traction among cultural influencers and has partnered with major music labels, serving as the official avatar provider for their artists. Genies has also launched consumer offerings, including an AR Developer Kit that facilitates the creation of interoperable avatar experiences in augmented reality. Their initial product, Silver Studio, allows users to design and trade digital fashion items. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Venice, California, Genies has successfully raised substantial investment, positioning itself as a leader in the avatar space and driving engagement for brands through the sale of exclusive digital goods.

Willow

Series C in 2021
Willow Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, specializes in the manufacture of wearable breast pumps for women. The company offers a range of products including milk bags, accessories such as flanges and tubes, and replacement parts. Willow's flagship product is an in-bra wearable breast pump designed to provide mothers with mobility and hands-free convenience during breastfeeding. The company also provides pumping bras, cases, and other breastfeeding essentials.

Density

Venture Round in 2021
Density Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing advanced sensors and a Sensor-as-a-Service platform designed to measure and manage foot traffic through entrances and exits. Established in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York City and Syracuse, the company utilizes proprietary depth sensors and deep learning algorithms to anonymously count people in real time. Density’s products are applied in a variety of settings, including corporate offices, educational institutions, and public venues, enabling organizations to enhance efficiency and improve occupant experiences. The platform does not capture personally identifiable information, ensuring privacy while providing valuable insights into space utilization. With its innovative approach, Density supports organizations in making informed real estate decisions and optimizing physical spaces.

Daylight

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Daylight is a digital banking platform based in West Hollywood, California, specifically designed for the LGBT+ community. Founded in 2020, Daylight provides a range of financial services, including prepaid cards and an app that offers tools, advice, and cashback for spending at queer bars and allied businesses. The platform aims to empower its members by helping them navigate the financial system, develop smarter financial habits, and connect with a supportive community. By focusing on the unique needs of the LGBT+ population, Daylight fosters financial literacy and encourages users to build a future that aligns with their values.

Cleo

Series C in 2021
Cleo is a family support system that employers offer working parents, by helping families navigate their journey from fertility, to pregnancy, to parenting of newborns, infants, toddlers, and children to age 5. Employers choose Cleo as a strategic partner to power their culture transformation and see increased employee retention, more diverse and inclusive workplaces, and reduced health claims. Cleo supports parents globally in 50+ countries and works with forward-thinking companies like eBay, LinkedIn, Uber, and Straus Family Creamery and many others. Cleo is headquartered in San Francisco and is backed by Felicis Ventures, Forerunner Ventures, Greylock Partners, and NEA. Learn more at hicleo.com.

BrightInsight

Series C in 2021
BrightInsight operates a digital health platform tailored for biopharma and medtech companies, focusing on the development and optimization of regulated drugs, devices, and software. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a global regulated platform that utilizes Internet of Things (IoT) technology. This platform facilitates the capture, transmission, and analysis of data from connected medical devices, combination products, and digital therapeutics. By adhering to rigorous security, privacy, and regulatory standards, BrightInsight enables its clients to enhance patient adherence and engagement, streamline their processes, and accelerate time to market while reducing implementation costs. With an additional office in Hägglingen, Switzerland, BrightInsight is positioned to support customers in navigating the complexities of the digital health landscape.

Skycatch

Series C in 2021
Skycatch, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in aerial data capture and analytics, primarily for the construction and mining industries. The company designs and produces the Evolution3 drone, which enables real-time data capture and 3D rendering. Skycatch also offers a proprietary app called Commander for drone operation, along with Dashboard software that analyzes collected data and facilitates team collaboration. Their platform combines advanced hardware, software, and artificial intelligence to provide clients with high-precision data quickly and efficiently. Founded in 2013, Skycatch focuses on indexing and extracting critical information from the physical world, helping enterprises visualize their environments with accuracy and ease.
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