Hourglass Ventures

Hourglass Ventures, established in 2020 and based in California, is a venture capital firm that focuses on supporting visionary entrepreneurs at the Friends and Family round. The firm specializes in investing in companies within the innovation and technology sectors, with a particular interest in business-to-business software as a service (B2B SaaS) ventures. By targeting early-stage investments, Hourglass Ventures aims to nurture and accelerate the growth of emerging companies that are poised to make significant impacts in their respective industries.

Gans Subramaniam

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

3 past transactions

JOGO Health

Venture Round in 2024
JOGO Health is a virtual care company that specializes in digital therapeutics aimed at treating pain, neuromuscular conditions, and pelvic floor disorders. The company utilizes a combination of an AI-driven mobile app and wearable wireless sensors to deliver clinically proven interventions. These technologies offer treatment protocols and interactive games designed to enhance muscle relaxation, movement coordination, and neuromuscular reeducation. By leveraging the brain's neuroplasticity, JOGO Health enables healthcare providers to improve patient adherence to rehabilitation, ultimately leading to better health outcomes for individuals suffering from conditions such as stroke, chronic pain, and pelvic health issues.

Pepul

Seed Round in 2022
Pepul is a social networking platform focused on mentorship, job opportunities, internships, and career development content, all curated by mentors. Based in India, it emphasizes a positive online environment by employing a hyperlocal model that fosters real-world connections among users. The platform prioritizes user privacy and restricts anonymous profiles and negative content, ensuring that individuals create profiles using their real identities, complete with real-time profile pictures. This approach encourages genuine interactions and community building, enabling users to share stories and skills in a supportive atmosphere.

OxiWear

Pre Seed Round in 2021
OxiWear develops innovative ear-wearable devices that provide continuous oxygen monitoring and emergency alerts to help detect and prevent silent hypoxia, particularly in individuals with pulmonary hypertension, those at high altitudes, or engaged in high-intensity activities, including during COVID-19. The company's patented pulse oximeter is designed for both clinical and consumer use, allowing patients to monitor their oxygen levels effectively. By offering real-time monitoring and alerts, OxiWear enhances patient safety and peace of mind, ensuring that individuals can obtain timely medical assistance when necessary.
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