Grishin Robotics

Grishin Robotics, founded in 2012 and based in Menlo Park, California, is a venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage investments in startups. The firm primarily targets seed and Series A companies in various sectors, including consumer markets, online entertainment, gaming, food, education, team productivity, and collaboration. Grishin Robotics has established itself as a pioneer in supporting entrepreneurs within the fields of robotics, Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), smart hardware, and related software. With its strategic investments, the firm aims to foster innovation and growth in these rapidly evolving industries.

Elias Can

Principal

Dmitry Grishin

Founder

Verdi Israelyan

Managing Partner

Nandeet Mehta

Venture Scout

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Squido Studio

Seed Round in 2024
Squido Studio is an innovative video game studio that focuses on the development of virtual reality games for classic gaming experiences.

Playbite

Seed Round in 2023
Playbite is a social gaming platform that allows users to engage in gaming while socializing, competing, and earning rewards. Founded by Diego Kafie, Stu Feldt, and Nic Weber, Playbite offers an application where gamers can earn tickets through gameplay. These tickets can be redeemed for prize money, providing players with the opportunity to win real rewards while enjoying various games. The platform combines entertainment with the potential for financial gain, making it an appealing option for gaming enthusiasts.

9 Count

Series A in 2022
9 Count's mission is to enable you to express your most authentic self through our various digital media platforms. We believe in the power of online communities and aim to bring you the best apps for sharing and connecting.

Skipp

Seed Round in 2021
Skipp provides a good hiring substitute. It assists clients in quickly developing the resources necessary to alter and expand their businesses. Using our talent-as-a-service, you may find the top tech experts who have already been carefully matched to the objectives of your project. Companies can pay several employees at once using the Skipp platform. You just pay for the hours actually performed thanks to our transparent team performance measurements provided by our remote management system. Skipp was established in 2020 by Alex Odin in Menlo Park, California.

LF Group

Seed Round in 2021
LF.Group creates a toolkit that includes a Web platform, a Discord bot, and a mobile app. Its goal is to make it as simple as possible to connect with other gamers of similar skill levels and interests.

Kadama

Seed Round in 2021
Kadama is a tutoring marketplace designed for Gen-Z students, facilitating connections between parents and expert tutors. The platform enables users to easily request and schedule both online and in-person tutoring sessions, covering a range of subjects from K-12 to college. Since its launch, Kadama has achieved significant growth, with over 2 million downloads, and has conducted hundreds of thousands of tutoring sessions. It has garnered a strong following on social media, amassing 2.5 million followers and 1 billion views on platforms such as TikTok and Instagram. Kadama has raised $1.7 million in seed funding and has demonstrated impressive revenue growth, becoming profitable within its first year. The platform has been recognized in various media outlets, including Forbes, and has reached notable rankings on the App Store, underscoring its impact on the education sector.

Club Feast

Seed Round in 2021
Club Feast is a restaurant delivery application that specializes in pre-scheduled food delivery. The company operates on a subscription-based model, allowing customers to enjoy meals from various restaurants at discounted prices without any membership fees. Club Feast offers flexible lunch and dinner subscription plans, enabling users to pre-order signature dishes from renowned local restaurants for convenient delivery to their homes or workplaces. By streamlining the delivery process, Club Feast not only saves customers time and money but also enhances workplace culture by providing "food-as-a-benefit" to help businesses bring their teams together.

Motify

Seed Round in 2020
Motify, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing and operating an online fitness application. Founded in 2019 and based in Wilmington, Delaware, Motify offers a diverse range of fitness services, including gym workouts, yoga, pilates, cardio, meditation, and stretching programs. The application connects users with virtual exercise classes led by top trainers from around the globe, providing flexibility to work out anytime and anywhere. Motify aims to make fitness accessible and affordable through its innovative mobile platform, which features video training and a variety of wellness programs tailored to meet the needs of users.

Solid Financial Technologies

Series A in 2020
Solid Financial Technologies, Inc. is a San Mateo, California-based company that specializes in providing a modern banking platform designed for small businesses and e-commerce platforms. Founded in 2018, Solid enables these businesses to offer banking services directly to their customers through an integrated suite of fintech solutions. The platform allows users to quickly create bank accounts and payment cards, facilitating the embedding of banking services within various applications and marketplaces. By offering a fully managed infrastructure, Solid supports companies in launching compliant and user-friendly fintech products, enhancing their overall business management capabilities.

Ziva Dynamics

Seed Round in 2020
Ziva Dynamics Inc., founded in 2015 and based in North Vancouver, Canada, specializes in developing advanced software for virtual character creation and human simulation. The company's innovative technology platform enables the design of high-fidelity virtual humans and characters that behave realistically according to the laws of physics and anatomy. By leveraging robust machine learning processes, Ziva's technology automates the character creation process, allowing seamless transitions of characters from film and television into interactive environments such as video games, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR). Ziva Dynamics aims to transform the character creation landscape by providing tools that enhance control, speed, and capabilities for media and entertainment industries, ultimately facilitating more engaging and immersive visual experiences.

Rogue Games

Seed Round in 2020
Rogue Games, Inc. is a video game publishing company that specializes in mobile, console, and PC games. Founded by industry veterans with over 150 years of combined experience, Rogue Games offers a range of publishing services aimed at supporting game developers throughout the development process. The company is known for its portfolio of award-winning titles, including Oz: Broken Kingdom™, Sociable Soccer™, and Super Impossible Road. Headquartered in Los Angeles, with additional offices in San Mateo and Seattle, Rogue Games leverages innovative technology and developer-first solutions to help improve and market games, thereby enabling developers to reach broader audiences across various gaming platforms.

Linguix

Seed Round in 2019
Linguix is an AI-driven writing assistant that enhances the quality of English text across various online platforms. Its browser extension provides real-time grammar checks on popular sites such as Gmail, Asana, LinkedIn, and Facebook, ensuring that users can communicate effectively and without errors. The software features a paraphrasing tool that offers suggestions for clearer and more compelling writing. Additionally, Linguix includes a Personalized Writing Coach that focuses on improving users' writing skills in specific areas relevant to their needs. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Linguix delivers context-appropriate recommendations, helping users produce grammatically accurate and concise content. This combination of features supports both students and professionals in achieving clean and precise writing.

Taskade

Seed Round in 2019
Taskade Inc is a developer of a productivity application that serves as a unified workspace for distributed teams. The platform facilitates real-time collaboration by allowing users to edit projects, create task lists, and utilize various organizational tools such as kanban boards and mind maps. Taskade also integrates chat and video conferencing features, enabling seamless communication among team members while working on shared projects. The application is designed to declutter thoughts and manage group tasks efficiently, helping users to track daily goals and organize their work effectively. Taskade's software is cross-platform, synchronizing in real-time across devices, including web browsers and mobile operating systems like iOS and Android. Headquartered in New York, the company aims to enhance productivity through its elegant and simple interface.

Rogue Games

Seed Round in 2019
Rogue Games, Inc. is a video game publishing company that specializes in mobile, console, and PC games. Founded by industry veterans with over 150 years of combined experience, Rogue Games offers a range of publishing services aimed at supporting game developers throughout the development process. The company is known for its portfolio of award-winning titles, including Oz: Broken Kingdom™, Sociable Soccer™, and Super Impossible Road. Headquartered in Los Angeles, with additional offices in San Mateo and Seattle, Rogue Games leverages innovative technology and developer-first solutions to help improve and market games, thereby enabling developers to reach broader audiences across various gaming platforms.

9 Count

Seed Round in 2019
9 Count's mission is to enable you to express your most authentic self through our various digital media platforms. We believe in the power of online communities and aim to bring you the best apps for sharing and connecting.

Yellow

Series A in 2018
Yellow is a micro-mobility platform founded in 2017 and headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The company specializes in dockless bike and e-scooter sharing services, allowing users to conveniently book and drop off bikes via its mobile application. Yellow aims to enhance urban mobility by improving traffic circulation and addressing the "Last and First Mile Challenge" for commuters. As a leading provider in Latin America, Yellow is committed to making daily commuting more efficient and accessible while promoting sustainable transportation solutions. The company was acquired by Grow Mobility in early 2019.

Embodied

Series A in 2018
Embodied, Inc. is a robotics company based in Pasadena, California, specializing in the development of personal companion robots aimed at enhancing care and wellness. Founded in 2016 and formerly known as CareBots, Inc., the company has created Moxie, an interactive robot designed for children that promotes social, emotional, and cognitive development through play-based learning. Drawing on over 14 years of research in socially assistive robotics from the University of Southern California and extensive experience in consumer robotics, Embodied combines advanced artificial intelligence with engaging storytelling and animation techniques. The company's mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals and families by providing life-like, interactive robots that serve as motivators, coaches, and companions, empowering users to improve their own well-being.

Yellow

Seed Round in 2018
Yellow is a micro-mobility platform founded in 2017 and headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The company specializes in dockless bike and e-scooter sharing services, allowing users to conveniently book and drop off bikes via its mobile application. Yellow aims to enhance urban mobility by improving traffic circulation and addressing the "Last and First Mile Challenge" for commuters. As a leading provider in Latin America, Yellow is committed to making daily commuting more efficient and accessible while promoting sustainable transportation solutions. The company was acquired by Grow Mobility in early 2019.

Yellow

Seed Round in 2018
Yellow is a micro-mobility platform founded in 2017 and headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The company specializes in dockless bike and e-scooter sharing services, allowing users to conveniently book and drop off bikes via its mobile application. Yellow aims to enhance urban mobility by improving traffic circulation and addressing the "Last and First Mile Challenge" for commuters. As a leading provider in Latin America, Yellow is committed to making daily commuting more efficient and accessible while promoting sustainable transportation solutions. The company was acquired by Grow Mobility in early 2019.

Obike

Series B in 2017
oBike is a Singapore-based bike-sharing company that offers a station-less bicycle rental platform aimed at providing efficient and sustainable transportation options for commuters. By leveraging technology, oBike facilitates convenient, on-demand access to bicycles throughout the city, enabling users to easily rent and return bikes without the need for designated docking stations. This system is particularly beneficial for short-distance travel, addressing first- and last-mile commuting needs in Singapore's compact urban environment. By offering an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional transportation methods, oBike contributes to reducing traffic congestion and environmental pollution, enhancing the overall quality of urban life.

GoBee.Bike

Series A in 2017
Gobee.bike is a leading dock-less bike sharing company that provides an accessible and affordable solution for last-mile transportation. Operating in Hong Kong, France, Italy, and Belgium, the platform allows users to easily unlock bright green bicycles via a mobile app, facilitating convenient rides to various destinations. By promoting cycling as a viable alternative for short commutes, Gobee.bike encourages healthier living and contributes to environmental sustainability by reducing urban congestion and lowering carbon emissions. The service integrates fitness and leisure into daily routines, making cycling an appealing option for urban dwellers.

Wonder

Series A in 2017
Wonder is a company that operates in two distinct sectors: gaming and food delivery. In the gaming industry, Wonder develops an all-in-one platform specifically for Android mobile devices, enabling users to play, stream, and share games seamlessly across different devices, thus enhancing the overall gaming experience. In the food delivery sector, Wonder runs truck-based restaurants that allow consumers to order food via a mobile app. These trucks are dispatched to locations near users’ homes, where they prepare meals on-site to ensure freshness and quality in deliveries. This dual focus on technology and culinary services positions Wonder uniquely in the market, catering to diverse consumer needs.

Spin

Series A in 2017
Spin is a shared electric scooter company that provides dockless mobility systems in cities and campuses.

Starship Technologies

Seed Round in 2017
Starship Technologies, Inc. is a robotics company that specializes in the design and manufacture of self-driving delivery robots intended for local goods transportation. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with a research and development center in Estonia. Its autonomous robots are capable of delivering parcels, groceries, and food within a 30-minute timeframe, operating autonomously 99% of the time. These robots utilize a suite of sensors, including cameras and GPS, to ensure safe and efficient curb-side deliveries from local hubs. Starship Technologies aims to revolutionize the delivery process by providing convenient services that enhance everyday life while promoting environmentally friendly practices and reducing costs associated with local deliveries.

Zipline

Series B in 2016
Zipline Inc. is a California-based company that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and operating drones for the delivery of essential medical supplies, including vaccines, medicines, and blood. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Half Moon Bay, the company aims to provide instant access to vital medical products for every individual globally. Since its inception, Zipline has developed a rapid delivery drone and an autonomous logistics network, allowing for efficient distribution to hospitals and health centers, particularly in remote areas. By leveraging its proprietary fixed-wing drone technology, Zipline facilitates timely deliveries that support the medical community and enhance patient care.

Embodied

Seed Round in 2016
Embodied, Inc. is a robotics company based in Pasadena, California, specializing in the development of personal companion robots aimed at enhancing care and wellness. Founded in 2016 and formerly known as CareBots, Inc., the company has created Moxie, an interactive robot designed for children that promotes social, emotional, and cognitive development through play-based learning. Drawing on over 14 years of research in socially assistive robotics from the University of Southern California and extensive experience in consumer robotics, Embodied combines advanced artificial intelligence with engaging storytelling and animation techniques. The company's mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals and families by providing life-like, interactive robots that serve as motivators, coaches, and companions, empowering users to improve their own well-being.

eero

Series B in 2016
Eero Inc. develops innovative Wi-Fi systems designed for household use, providing comprehensive coverage throughout homes. Founded in 2014 and based in Sacramento, California, the company offers a range of products, including a tri-band mesh Wi-Fi system that utilizes multiple access points to ensure reliable connectivity. Users can easily manage their network through a mobile app, which allows for seamless integration with existing cable or DSL modems. Eero's solutions are tailored to deliver high-speed, stable internet access in every corner of the home, enhancing the experience for activities such as streaming video and online communication. As of March 2019, Eero operates as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc.

Ring

Series C in 2016
Ring is a home security company based in Santa Monica, California, established in 2012. It specializes in outdoor security solutions, offering a range of smart home products designed to enhance safety and reduce crime in neighborhoods. The company's product lineup includes the Ring Video Doorbell, Ring Video Doorbell Pro, Ring Stick Up Cam, and Ring Floodlight Cam, all of which feature advanced capabilities such as wide-angle lenses, built-in microphones, and speakers that allow users to see, hear, and communicate with visitors. By integrating these devices, Ring aims to empower homeowners and foster community vigilance, effectively creating a modern neighborhood watch system that helps prevent burglaries and enhance residential security worldwide.

Occipital

Series B in 2015
Occipital, Inc. is a company that develops mobile computer vision applications, focusing on spatial computing technologies. Founded in 2008 and based in Boulder, Colorado, Occipital offers a range of products including the Structure Sensor, a 3D sensor designed for mobile devices that enables users to scan objects, map interiors, and create 3D models. Additionally, the company provides the 360 Panorama application, which simplifies the process of capturing 360-degree images. Occipital supports developers through its Structure SDK for iOS, facilitating the creation of applications, and the open-source OpenNI 2 SDK, which allows for the development of middleware libraries for various operating systems. The company is known for its innovative contributions to mobile technology, including the barcode-scanning application RedLaser, which was acquired by eBay.

littleBits Electronics

Series B in 2015
littleBits Electronics Inc. is a company that specializes in electronic building blocks that connect magnetically, empowering users to design, invent, and prototype with electronics. Founded in 2011 by Ayah Bdeir and based in New York, littleBits offers a diverse range of modules, including circuit boards with specific functions, hardware development kits, and various accessories such as USB and power modules, remote triggers, micro sequencers, and light sensors. The company's open-source library features over 60 electronic modules, allowing users to share designs and create their own innovative solutions. As of August 2019, littleBits operates as a subsidiary of Sphero, Inc.

RobotLAB Group

Seed Round in 2014
RobotLAB is an innovative company that designs and develops solutions to create smart and useful robots for both business and educational purposes. The company focuses on empowering educators and engaging students through its range of robots, which facilitate the teaching of robotics, coding, and programming skills. RobotLAB offers a variety of digital courses and hands-on activities tailored for different subjects and age groups. Additionally, the company provides businesses with a structured approach to integrating robotics into various sectors, including banking, hospitality, healthcare, and other enterprises. By leveraging both virtual and physical robots, RobotLAB aims to enhance student engagement and enrich the learning experience.

Swivl

Funding Round in 2014
Swivl, Inc. is a company that offers a robotic video accessory platform designed to enhance video recording and collaboration for educational and professional purposes. Its flagship product, the Swivl Robot, operates without the need for a camera operator, utilizing mobile devices as control centers while improving audio quality with wireless technology. The platform includes a Capture app and cloud services that facilitate the creation and sharing of multimedia videos, compliant with privacy regulations. Swivl's products are applicable across various sectors, including K-12 education for flipped classrooms and student projects, higher education for lecture capture and teacher training, and corporate environments for training and video conferencing. The company sells its products online and through various resellers in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2010, Swivl is headquartered in San Carlos, California.

Sphero

Series D in 2014
Sphero is a company that integrates robotic and digital technology to create smartphone-controlled robots and STEAM-based educational tools. Established in 2010, Sphero has pioneered the connected play movement, offering immersive entertainment experiences that stimulate creativity and redefine play. The company focuses on transforming K-12 education by providing accessible tools that promote exploration, imagination, and perseverance in coding, science, music, and the arts. Sphero's products are designed to engage learners of all backgrounds and abilities, helping them discover their interests and equipping them with essential skills for future innovation. Through its innovative approach, Sphero aims to inspire the next generation of changemakers.

BoomBotix

Venture Round in 2014
Boombotix Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that designs and manufactures headphones and portable speakers, including a line of innovative products known as Boombots. The company focuses on advanced audio technology tailored for active lifestyles, providing a range of wireless and wired speakers compatible with various mobile devices such as smartphones, MP3 players, and laptops. In addition to its primary products, Boombotix offers accessories like handlebar mount kits and replacement cables. Founded in 2009 and originally named SkullyBoom Inc., the company rebranded in 2011 and now serves customers through its California store, as well as various dealers and an online platform, reaching both domestic and international markets. Boombotix is committed to enhancing mobile connectivity through its refined industrial design and cutting-edge technology.

Petnet

Venture Round in 2014
Petnet, Inc. is a company that specializes in intelligent pet care devices, focusing on innovative solutions to enhance pet well-being. Its flagship product, the SmartFeeder, is an advanced feeding system that allows users to remotely manage their pets' feeding schedules, portion sizes, and food dispensing through smartphones, tablets, or laptops. The device provides notifications regarding feeding times, meal confirmations, food inventory, and battery life, ensuring that pets receive appropriate nutrition. In addition to the SmartFeeder, Petnet offers a pet analytics platform designed to help caregivers monitor and understand their pets' eating habits. Founded in December 2012 and based in Los Angeles, California, Petnet operates as a subsidiary of Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. as of June 2015.

Swivl

Seed Round in 2013
Swivl, Inc. is a company that offers a robotic video accessory platform designed to enhance video recording and collaboration for educational and professional purposes. Its flagship product, the Swivl Robot, operates without the need for a camera operator, utilizing mobile devices as control centers while improving audio quality with wireless technology. The platform includes a Capture app and cloud services that facilitate the creation and sharing of multimedia videos, compliant with privacy regulations. Swivl's products are applicable across various sectors, including K-12 education for flipped classrooms and student projects, higher education for lecture capture and teacher training, and corporate environments for training and video conferencing. The company sells its products online and through various resellers in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2010, Swivl is headquartered in San Carlos, California.

Spire Global

Seed Round in 2013
Spire Global, Inc. is a prominent provider of satellite data services, specializing in space-based data, analytics, and solutions. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Glasgow and Singapore, the company operates one of the world's largest multi-purpose satellite constellations. Spire's product offerings include Spire Sense, which delivers ship tracking data for applications such as illegal fishing detection, trade monitoring, and maritime domain awareness, and Spire Stratus, which provides global weather data. The company enhances its datasets with machine learning and analytics to offer valuable insights for various sectors, including mining, government, and maritime operations. Through subscription-based access to its unique datasets, Spire assists organizations in improving operational efficiency, reducing environmental impact, and making informed decisions to address complex challenges on a global scale.

Bolt

Venture Round in 2013
Bolt is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 and based in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm specializes in investing in seed and early-stage companies, particularly in the technology and data-driven sectors. Bolt focuses on opportunities at the intersection of the digital and physical worlds, demonstrating a strong commitment by leading or co-leading the initial financing rounds for over 90% of its portfolio companies. With a history of investing in more than 70 companies, Bolt is actively working from its latest fund to support innovative startups in their early growth phases. As a Registered Investment Adviser, Bolt emphasizes a hands-on approach to nurturing its investments.

Robot App Store

Seed Round in 2012
Robot App Store is an online marketplace that allows developers to offer their Robot-Apps™ for secure consumer purchase, facilitating the easy sharing of applications designed to enhance the functionality of various robots. Inspired by mobile app stores, this platform connects robot owners with a diverse range of applications created by developers worldwide, thereby fostering innovation in personal robotics. The marketplace features a wide array of robotic applications, catering to different types of robots, including vacuum cleaners, companion robots, humanoids, and vehicles. By providing this platform, Robot App Store opens up new opportunities for developers to teach robots new capabilities and reach their intended audience.

Double Robotics

Seed Round in 2012
Double Robotics Inc. is a technology company based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2011. The company specializes in developing telepresence robots that enable individuals to maintain a physical presence in various environments, such as offices, schools, retail stores, and museums, despite being physically absent. Their flagship product, known as Double, integrates an iPad with a mobile base, allowing remote workers to navigate their surroundings and interact with colleagues seamlessly. This innovative approach combines advanced technology with user-friendly design, enhancing the telecommuting experience by allowing users to feel more connected and engaged in their work or educational settings. Double Robotics aims to revolutionize remote interactions and foster connections through its telepresence solutions.
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