Helium-3 Ventures

Apptronik is a robotics company focused on creating humanoid robots for a range of practical applications. Their robots are designed to perform tasks traditionally carried out by humans, such as case picking, down stacking, trailer unloading, palletizing, sortation, and heavy lifting. By providing versatile and efficient robotics solutions, Apptronik aims to help industries address labor shortages, improve job satisfaction by taking over less desirable tasks, and enhance overall productivity. The company's innovative approach to robotics manufacturing is tailored to meet the needs of various sectors, making their technology applicable in diverse environments.

Engineered Arts specializes in the design and manufacture of humanoid robots that promote engaging interactions and incorporate advanced artificial intelligence. Their notable products, such as Ameca and RoboThespian, are utilized in various sectors, including entertainment, customer service, education, and research. These robots are deployed in diverse environments like science centers and theme parks, enhancing user experiences and providing innovative solutions for businesses.

Princeton NuEnergy is a clean-tech startup specializing in the direct recycling of lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles and consumer electronics. The company utilizes patented Direct Battery Recycling technology to produce high-quality cathode active materials at low operating costs from spent batteries. This innovative process allows for the regeneration of cathodes, anodes, electrolytes, solvents, and other materials, enabling clients to restore battery components without fully breaking down their chemical structures. By providing sustainable energy solutions, Princeton NuEnergy addresses environmental challenges associated with battery waste and promotes a circular economy in the battery industry.

Dendra Systems is an environmental technology company focused on restoring natural ecosystems worldwide. The company's mission is to create tools that facilitate scalable ecosystem restoration, addressing issues caused by the degradation of land resulting from years of imbalance between ecosystem destruction and restoration efforts. Dendra offers an integrated approach that combines data analytics and automation services, enabling enterprises to meet their ecosystem restoration and reporting requirements effectively. Through its innovative technology, Dendra aims to empower humanity in the effort to restore and maintain the balance of the natural world.

Sage Geosystems is a geothermal development company focused on making geothermal energy more accessible and affordable. The company has developed a Geopressured Geothermal System (GGS) technology that aims to reduce the costs associated with geothermal electricity production. This innovative approach not only harnesses heat from geothermal wells but also captures pressure, providing a reliable and flexible energy storage solution. By optimizing both the well and the power plant, Sage Geosystems enhances the commercial viability of geothermal energy, enabling businesses to lower their energy costs while increasing their reliance on sustainable energy sources.

Posh specializes in automating the recycling of electric vehicle (EV) batteries through the use of robotic arms and computer vision technology. The majority of retired EV batteries retain approximately 80% of their original capacity, yet manual disassembly methods, which pose risks due to high voltage and potential fire hazards, are currently the norm. Posh's advanced automation system addresses these challenges by streamlining the disassembly process, making it safer and more efficient. This innovative approach not only enhances the sustainability of battery recycling but also facilitates broader access to affordable lithium-ion batteries, thereby contributing to the establishment of a circular economy in the electric vehicle sector. By 2030, the company anticipates the existence of 30 million retired battery packs, presenting a significant opportunity for resource recovery and environmental stewardship.

Skillfully was founded on the belief that hiring should be efficient, inclusive, and skills-centric. Through experiential hiring methods using virtual simulations, employers now see applicant skills in action. This solution uncovers the perfect fit for a role before the interview phase, saving HR teams time, money, and effort. For decades, recruiters have relied on resume-based hiring to superficially qualify candidates by parsing applicant descriptions of skills to determine employability. The rise of AI tools that automatically enhance and submit applications at an unprecedented scale has overwhelmed employer pipelines, making accurate and precise decision-making nearly impossible. Enter Skillfully’s recruitment solution - HiredNow. The HiredNow tool allows employers create custom simulations of real-life, on-the-job scenarios to effectively assess an applicant’s actual skill level. For the first time, employers can see an applicant’s skills firsthand to determine if their abilities match the unique requirements of a job opening before engaging with the applicant directly. These simulations provide a precise skills scorecard for every applicant, vastly improving hiring efficiency compared to traditional resume-driven tools and enabling skills-first hiring at scale. Through the Skillfully platform, employers can also hire directly from our exclusive, skill-verified TalentNetwork, which includes national career partners such as leading universities, community college systems, HBCUs and workforce development organizations. Employers hiring from our TalentNetwork get access to a deeply diverse and highly motivated candidate pool often overlooked by conventional resume-first hiring tools and professional networks. In this new Age of AI “Good on Paper” is no longer good enough for employers searching for the very best talent. Discover how Skillfully can transform your hiring process today!

Hydra Host operates a marketplace for computing resources, bringing together a network of independent data center assets into a single dashboard and API. The company specializes in cross-cloud infrastructure that prioritizes privacy and security, catering to multi-headed applications that require robust solutions without a single point of failure. Hydra's platform offers enhanced protection against attacks, ensuring redundancy and disaster recovery through a distributed content delivery network and end-to-end encrypted networking. This focus on security and reliability positions Hydra as a key player in the evolving landscape of cloud computing.

Array Labs is a technology company based in Los Angeles, California, focused on developing advanced remote sensing technology to create high-resolution three-dimensional models of the Earth. Established in 2021, the company is working on a constellation of radar satellites that will fly in formation to gather global 3D imagery. By using clusters of satellites to capture images of the same location simultaneously, Array Labs can enhance image quality by more than 60 times compared to conventional methods. This innovative approach significantly increases the availability of affordable, high-quality 3D data, thereby enabling various industries—including autonomy, defense, climate, environmental and social governance, and insurance analytics—to explore new applications and insights.

Quaise is an energy company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative millimeter-wave drilling systems to access deep geothermal heat. Founded in 2018, the company aims to overcome geographic limitations that currently restrict the utilization of geothermal energy. By repurposing existing fossil-fuel industrial assets, Quaise's technology enables the drilling of geothermal wells directly at operational power plants, facilitating a smoother transition to cleaner energy sources. This approach allows mining companies to collectively generate terawatts of clean power, rivaling the output of fossil fuels while achieving zero carbon emissions.

Rain AI is a semiconductor company that specializes in the development of energy-efficient hardware for artificial intelligence applications. It focuses on creating neuromorphic chips that draw inspiration from the architecture of the human brain, aiming to enhance the efficiency of AI processing. Rain AI's technology is designed to be adaptable for various applications, ranging from data centers to edge devices, thereby supporting the increasing demand for sustainable computing solutions. The company also develops learning algorithms and scaling architecture for a comprehensive neuromorphic roadmap, allowing for the creation of physical artificial neural networks. This innovation enables companies to build processors that operate with reduced costs while paving the way toward the development of advanced artificial intelligence systems.

Posh specializes in automating the recycling of electric vehicle (EV) batteries through the use of robotic arms and computer vision technology. The majority of retired EV batteries retain approximately 80% of their original capacity, yet manual disassembly methods, which pose risks due to high voltage and potential fire hazards, are currently the norm. Posh's advanced automation system addresses these challenges by streamlining the disassembly process, making it safer and more efficient. This innovative approach not only enhances the sustainability of battery recycling but also facilitates broader access to affordable lithium-ion batteries, thereby contributing to the establishment of a circular economy in the electric vehicle sector. By 2030, the company anticipates the existence of 30 million retired battery packs, presenting a significant opportunity for resource recovery and environmental stewardship.

Pair Eyewear, founded in 2017 and based in New York, specializes in customizable eyeglasses for children. The company offers a unique product line that includes base frames, which are standard glasses, and top frames, which are snap-on fronts that can be easily changed to reflect a child's evolving interests and personalities. By leveraging an e-commerce platform, Pair Eyewear aims to transform the eyeglass experience into an engaging activity for children while simplifying the process for parents. The brand focuses on quality and affordability, providing eyewear that combines style with functionality, featuring hand-polished acetate frames and shatterproof polycarbonate lenses.

SEMPRE provides the first EMP-hardened, resilient, secure military-grade communications and high-performance edge-computing infrastructure for telecom operators, first responders, government and enterprise customers.

Rho is a digital banking platform tailored for high-growth companies, integrating commercial banking, spend management, and treasury services into a comprehensive solution. The platform offers flexible checking accounts for daily operations while securely managing reserve capital through insured treasury management accounts. Rho enables organizations to efficiently handle expenses, accounts payable, and financial operations with advanced technology that enhances workflow efficiency, control, and visibility. By providing physical and virtual corporate cards, Rho empowers businesses to manage and monitor spending across teams, ensuring greater financial oversight. Designed to seamlessly integrate with accounting software, Rho's all-in-one financial platform supports corporate finance teams in optimizing their financial processes.

General Fusion Inc. is a Canadian company focused on the development of commercial Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF), a promising hybrid approach that combines elements of magnetic fusion and inertial confinement fusion. Founded in 2002 and based in Burnaby, the company aims to create utility-scale fusion power plants that can provide clean, safe, and abundant energy. General Fusion is pioneering a patent-pending concept that leverages advancements in MTF, which has seen limited exploration since the 1970s. The company is dedicated to demonstrating and commercializing this innovative energy solution by the end of the decade. It is supported by a network of global energy venture capital firms, industry leaders, and technology innovators, all working to reduce technical risks and accelerate the path to viable fusion energy.

Lingrove, LLC is a manufacturer of bio-composite materials based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2014. The company specializes in high-performance natural fiber composites made from plant-based materials, utilizing a proprietary process to create products that mimic the appearance and properties of wood. Its flagship product, Ekoa, combines flax linen fibers with resin derived from industrial waste, and is primarily used in the production of musical instruments, as well as in the furniture, transportation, and construction industries. Lingrove aims to address the challenges posed by diminishing wood supplies and seeks to reduce deforestation and the carbon footprint associated with the built environment by offering sustainable, carbon-negative alternatives.

Metaphor is a language-model-based search engine that simplifies how users carry out web searches.

Shopscribe (YC S21 + EF LD16) enables the 1.3M local shops in Europe – like bakeries and nail salons – to offer subscriptions for their products and unlock guaranteed recurring revenue. In 2020, an estimated 800 billion dollars was generated by small independent retailers in Europe. Very little of this is being captured in subscription models. That's because local shops don't have the technology to create subscriptions – but they really want to. Subscriptions allow shops to unlock guaranteed monthly revenue, up-sell their customers, better forecast their future sales and boost customer relationships. Subscribers get rewarded for their loyalty with special perks - such as access to workshops, gifts and discounts – together with special deals just for them!

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Falcomm is a fabless integrated circuit design startup focused on developing energy-efficient power amplifiers and front-end module products for the 5G mmWave market. The company addresses the significant challenges of transmitter power and efficiency in 5G communication, where traditional power amplifiers (PAs) often fall short, typically achieving maximum efficiencies of 40% and capped at a theoretical limit of 78.5%. Falcomm's innovative Dual-Drive PA technology surpasses these limitations, achieving drain efficiencies that are 20% higher than existing state-of-the-art amplifiers. This patented technology not only enhances efficiency but also meets the new 5G NR modulation testing standards, allowing for high data rates with reduced thermal management costs. As a result, Falcomm's technology is poised to benefit various sectors, including base station, cellphone, and radar manufacturers, streamlining their system requirements and contributing to more efficient wireless communication solutions.

TransAstra is focused on advancing technologies related to space resources and in-space transportation, aiming to foster significant growth in the existing and emerging space industries. The company specializes in locating and prospecting asteroids and lunar resources, such as water and other valuable materials. By developing methods to extract these resources, TransAstra enables their use as rocket propellants, thereby supporting not only current commercial satellites but also new ventures like space tourism. Additionally, TransAstra's innovative technology can detect asteroids and orbital debris that traditional systems struggle to find, including fast-moving objects in the space between Earth and the Moon. Through these efforts, TransAstra is positioned to play a pivotal role in expanding the space economy.

Moons is a healthcare technology company based in Mexico City that specializes in orthodontic and dental hygiene products. Founded in 2019, the company offers innovative dental services, including the creation of personalized invisible aligners designed for each patient. Customers can visit Moons Studios for an initial consultation, where their teeth are scanned to develop a tailored treatment plan. Moons then manufactures and mails a set of 3D-printed aligners, allowing clients to straighten and whiten their teeth without the use of traditional braces. This process typically enables patients to achieve their desired smile in approximately six months, making orthodontic care more accessible and convenient.

Space Forge Limited, founded in 2018 and based in Bristol, United Kingdom, focuses on developing reusable satellites for manufacturing unique materials in space. The company's innovative approach allows for the production of super materials that cannot be created on Earth, utilizing the advantages of the space environment. Space Forge manufactures alloys, metals, and crystals used across various industries, including computing, telecommunications, and pharmaceuticals. By leveraging space-based manufacturing, the company aims to contribute to a cleaner industrial revolution, helping clients reduce energy loss and carbon emissions while producing lighter vehicles and improving material properties. The company operates laboratories in Bristol and Wales to support its research and development efforts.