Beyond Aero
Series A in 2024
Beyond Aero designs and develops hydrogen-electric propulsion systems for business aviation, aiming to redefine private travel with zero-emission, six-passenger aircraft. The company is redesigning a CS23 airframe around hydrogen fuel-cell propulsion and an electric drive, integrating hydrogen storage, fuel cells, and advanced cooling to enable flights up to 800 nautical miles (approximately 1,500 km). Founded in 2020, it operates from offices in Toulouse, Paris, and Los Angeles and relies on a multinational engineering team. The business model centers on delivering energy-efficient private aviation powered by hydrogen-electric technology, seeking to reduce environmental impact compared with traditional jets. Beyond Aero has demonstrated progress with a manned hydrogen-electric flight in France and participates in industry initiatives advancing zero-emission aviation.
A-Frame Brands
Seed Round in 2020
A-Frame Brands is a Los Angeles-based holding company that develops and manages a portfolio of sustainable, plant-based personal care brands. Founded in 2019, it partners with celebrities to launch mission-driven products such as soaps, foaming refills, hand sanitizers, and cleansing sprays sold online. The company also develops a brand-building platform aimed at addressing the everyday needs of underserved communities by creating solutions to problems that disproportionately affect certain groups, enabling brands to pursue social impact alongside growth.
Raise Commercial Real Estate
Series A in 2020
Raise Commercial Real Estate, formerly known as HelloOffice, Inc., is a commercial real estate brokerage firm based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Los Angeles and Silicon Valley. Established in 2015, the company specializes in assisting startups and high-growth companies in finding suitable office spaces. Raise Commercial Real Estate offers a comprehensive range of services, including planning (financial analysis, legal, zoning, and site selection), buildout (workplace strategy, project management, and architecture), and operations (move coordination, furniture, office management, and lease administration). The company also provides document management and commute analysis services. By combining experienced brokers with user-friendly software, Raise Commercial Real Estate aims to streamline the process of securing commercial real estate for its clients.
Raise Commercial Real Estate
Seed Round in 2019
Raise Commercial Real Estate, formerly known as HelloOffice, Inc., is a commercial real estate brokerage firm based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Los Angeles and Silicon Valley. Established in 2015, the company specializes in assisting startups and high-growth companies in finding suitable office spaces. Raise Commercial Real Estate offers a comprehensive range of services, including planning (financial analysis, legal, zoning, and site selection), buildout (workplace strategy, project management, and architecture), and operations (move coordination, furniture, office management, and lease administration). The company also provides document management and commute analysis services. By combining experienced brokers with user-friendly software, Raise Commercial Real Estate aims to streamline the process of securing commercial real estate for its clients.
BloomThat
Convertible Note in 2013
BloomThat is an on-demand flower delivery service founded in 2013 in San Francisco by David Bladow, Matthew Schwab, and Chad Powell. The company specializes in providing next and same-day delivery of handcrafted bouquets and curated goods, with prices starting around $32. By sourcing flowers directly from farms, BloomThat ensures high-quality products that celebrate life’s milestones and everyday moments. The service is currently available for delivery within an hour in the San Francisco Bay Area, New York, and Los Angeles, while also offering next-day delivery options across the United States.