Gates Ventures

Lumotive LLC, founded in 2017 and based in Bellevue, Washington, specializes in developing solid-state lidar systems utilizing liquid crystal metasurface (LCM) technology for autonomous vehicles and other applications. The company’s optical semiconductor solutions, including the Light Control Metasurface beam steering chips, enhance sensing and perception capabilities across various industries such as consumer electronics, robotics, and industrial automation. These chips facilitate precise control of light, allowing for improved performance in sensing and imaging tasks while being compact and easy to integrate. Lumotive’s innovative technology aims to simplify lidar systems, making them more cost-effective and reliable, thereby supporting mass adoption in the automotive and other sectors. The company was previously known as Holosense Technologies, LLC before rebranding in September 2018.

Lumotive LLC, founded in 2017 and based in Bellevue, Washington, specializes in developing solid-state lidar systems utilizing liquid crystal metasurface (LCM) technology for autonomous vehicles and other applications. The company’s optical semiconductor solutions, including the Light Control Metasurface beam steering chips, enhance sensing and perception capabilities across various industries such as consumer electronics, robotics, and industrial automation. These chips facilitate precise control of light, allowing for improved performance in sensing and imaging tasks while being compact and easy to integrate. Lumotive’s innovative technology aims to simplify lidar systems, making them more cost-effective and reliable, thereby supporting mass adoption in the automotive and other sectors. The company was previously known as Holosense Technologies, LLC before rebranding in September 2018.

Vicarious Surgical Inc. is a robotics company based in Charlestown, Massachusetts, established in 2014. The company focuses on developing advanced robotic systems that enhance the efficiency of minimally invasive surgical procedures. Its innovative surgical robot combines virtual reality with human-like robotics, allowing for greater precision and control during complex surgeries. Designed for abdominal access, the Vicarious Surgical Robotic System features 3D visualization and operates through a single port, which minimizes invasiveness and promotes faster patient recovery. This compact and portable system can be easily integrated into existing operating rooms, aiming to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.

Exicure, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Chicago, Illinois, focused on developing therapeutics utilizing its proprietary spherical nucleic acid (SNA) technology. The company aims to address a range of conditions, including neurological disorders, immuno-oncology, inflammatory diseases, and genetic disorders. Its lead drug candidate, AST-008, is currently undergoing Phase 1b/2 clinical trials for advanced solid tumors. Additionally, Exicure is advancing XCUR-FXN, an SNA-based therapeutic for Friedreich’s ataxia in preclinical trials, and XCUR17, which targets the mRNA encoding interleukin 17 receptor alpha. The company has established collaborations with Allergan Pharmaceuticals to develop SNA-based treatments for hair loss and with DERMELIX, LLC for research and commercialization efforts related to netherton syndrome. Founded in 2011, Exicure is developing a new class of immunomodulatory and gene silencing drugs that enhance the delivery and efficacy of nucleic acid therapeutics.

Mainspring designs and develops digital business strategies. The company provides consulting services focusing on digital technologies, business optimization, and technology enablement. Mainspring, formerly known as Mainspring Communications Inc., was founded in 1996 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.