Wrtn Technologies
Series B in 2025
Wrtn Technologies develops an AI-based content writing assistant using Natural Language Processing (NLP) based AI. Its platform offers AI writing assistance, enabling humans and AI to collaborate in determining challenges posed by declining writing abilities, thereby enhancing creativity and productivity.
Upword
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Upword is an artificial intelligence-driven reading tool tailored for college students and lifelong learners. It focuses on enhancing reading comprehension and productivity through advanced natural language processing and machine learning technologies. The platform offers a summarization tool that allows users to create personalized summaries, thereby improving retention and contextual understanding of information. By catering to students, business professionals, marketers, and various organizations, Upword aims to transform the research experience, enabling users to read, think, and write more efficiently. The company is committed to making research accessible and productive for a diverse range of knowledge workers.
OckyPocky
Seed Round in 2022
OckyPocky is an e-learning platform specializing in teaching English to children at home. It leverages natural language processing, artificial intelligence, and speech recognition technology to facilitate personalized learning.
Textoni
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Textoni operates a platform that connects creators with local and foreign writers, facilitating collaboration in multiple languages. This enables businesses to access content writers globally.
Byrdhouse AI
Venture Round in 2022
Byrdhouse AI delivers real-time AI-powered interpretation for meetings, events, conferences, global all-hands, and trainings in over 100 languages. Designed for enterprise and large-scale gatherings, the service enables participants to understand discussions as they happen, reducing language barriers and improving accessibility across multinational teams and international events. Byrdhouse emphasizes scalable, accurate translation in live settings to support inclusive collaboration and seamless communication.
Jumpspeak
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Jumpspeak is an AI-powered language learning app that focuses on conversational skills. It offers over 700 practical Spanish lessons created by language experts, using speech recognition technology to provide real-time feedback.
Novakid is a San Francisco-based online English school for children, offering full-immersion language learning through 1:1 live lessons with native or near-native teachers, small-group speaking practice, gamified content, and self-learning apps. Catering to children roughly aged 2 to 14, its curriculum aligns with CEFR standards and combines storytelling, games, and real-time conversation to develop language and cognitive skills while complementing school learning. The platform aims to prepare youngsters for future academic, career, and travel opportunities and seeks to foster a global community of young English learners.
Brain Technologies
Venture Round in 2021
Brain Technologies is an AI and interface company established in 2015 that focuses on enhancing human-computer interaction. By organizing software in a more human-centric manner, Brain's technology aims to create natural and intuitive user experiences. The company gained recognition in 2016 for pioneering one-shot learning natural language processing, a foundational technology that underpins many current language models. In 2020, it introduced the world's first consumer generative interface, known as Natural AI, which further redefined how users interact with technology. Additionally, in 2024, Brain Technologies showcased an innovative app-less smartphone at the Mobile World Congress, developed in collaboration with a leading mobile network operator. Through these advancements, Brain continues to position itself as a leader in transforming the way users engage with digital devices.
Toucan is a company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2019, that focuses on language learning through a browser extension. This extension allows users to translate words and phrases into various languages while they browse the web, facilitating language acquisition in a natural context. By integrating translations into everyday online activities, Toucan helps users expand their vocabulary without the need for traditional methods such as flashcards or formal classes. The company employs specialists in habit formation, learning, and human behavior to optimize the learning experience, making it more accessible and engaging for users.