LIS Technologies
Series A in 2024
LIS Technologies specializes in developing advanced laser technologies for selective isotope separation, with a focus on uranium enrichment for power generation. Their patented technology excites and separates desired isotopomers, offering advantages over traditional methods like gas diffusion and centrifuges. It is optimized for use in small modular reactors and civil nuclear fuel production, providing clients with energy-efficient and cost-competitive solutions.
Mia Share
Seed Round in 2024
Mia Share is a company that focuses on providing innovative payment solutions for high-quality trade and technical schools, aiming to enhance student outcomes. It develops and manages a specialized platform that offers custom tuition services, including single payments, payment plans, income share agreements, and hybrid structures. By leveraging its technology and human support, Mia Share enables students to access affordable education while assisting partner schools in improving enrollment and retention rates. The company's mission centers on connecting students with educational opportunities that are both valuable and financially manageable.
Revenue Roll
Venture Round in 2023
Revenue Roll is a company that enhances the online marketing strategies of businesses by optimizing the retargeting funnel to increase revenue per site visitor. Through its identity resolution network, the company identifies high-intent shoppers and provides the necessary tools to convert them effectively. Revenue Roll also features an email deliverability platform that improves domain health, ensuring that marketing emails successfully reach inboxes rather than being filtered into spam or promotions. The company collaborates with over 100 brands, each generating more than $10 million in revenue, including notable names such as Caraway and GOAT Foods. By identifying 30-50% of high-intent shoppers on average and optimizing domain health within 30-60 days, Revenue Roll offers a performance-based advertising model that charges clients only when their revenues or leads exceed historical benchmarks, thereby maximizing their return on investment.
Strata Identity
Series B in 2023
Strata Identity, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing identity migration and modernization solutions tailored for hybrid and multi-cloud applications. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, with additional offices in Vancouver, San Francisco, Austin, and Atlanta, Strata Identity offers a distributed identity orchestration platform. This platform is specifically designed to facilitate the management of distributed identity systems, ensuring that enterprises can effectively implement cost-effective and scalable hybrid and multi-cloud strategies. By enabling clients to optimize application and data migration to the cloud, Strata Identity helps organizations realize the full potential of their digital transformations.
Mindstate Design Labs
Seed Round in 2022
Mindstate Design Labs is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative psychedelic-inspired therapeutics aimed at addressing intractable mental health conditions. By mapping the biological underpinnings of various psychedelic experiences, the company designs psychoactive effects intended for use in medically supervised environments. Their platform leverages a combination of natural history and computational methods to predict the acute effects of serotonergic agonists in humans. This allows healthcare institutions to effectively alter states of consciousness, facilitating the treatment of mental health disorders at their root.
Pastel Network
Seed Round in 2021
Pastel Network is a decentralized platform focused on the creation, validation, and trading of provably rare digital assets. The company provides tools that allow users to register, store, and trade rare assets securely, facilitating the interaction between creators and collectors. Using advanced technologies, including a deep-learning-based duplicate detection system, Pastel Network ensures the authenticity of digital assets, thereby protecting both creators and consumers. Additionally, the platform supports various Web3 applications, enhancing the overall ecosystem for digital asset trading and ownership.
New Age Meats
Seed Round in 2021
New Age Meats is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in producing cultivated meat through an innovative automated, data-driven platform that utilizes stem cell technology. By growing meat from animal cells instead of relying on traditional animal slaughter, New Age Meats aims to create healthier and more sustainable food options.
Deduce, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, established in 2019. It specializes in protecting businesses and their customers from unauthorized account access, identity fraud, and data leakage. The company offers a range of services that include developing an identity access platform capable of detecting sophisticated, AI-generated identities that can deceive traditional fraud detection systems. Deduce employs advanced risk algorithms and behavioral analytics to provide real-time fraud elimination and enhances user experiences by reducing friction in account security processes. By leveraging a comprehensive network of consumer identity data, Deduce enables organizations to utilize collective identity-based threat intelligence, improving their visibility into potential user threats and risks.
Sken.ai
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Sken.ai is a developer of continuous application security software tailored for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The company focuses on integrating application security within the DevOps lifecycle, offering a comprehensive solution that enables users to identify and resolve various application security issues. Sken.ai's software provides an orchestration layer that integrates seamlessly with multiple open-source security scanners, covering all scan types, including Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), and Software Composition Analysis (SCA). By automating these processes within the continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) cycle, Sken.ai delivers an accessible and cost-effective alternative for SMEs looking to enhance their application security posture. This approach supports the growing demand for DevSecOps, positioning Sken.ai advantageously in a rapidly expanding market.
Sana Health
Seed Round in 2020
Sana Health, Inc. is a digital health company based in Lafayette, Colorado, with an additional office in Mill Valley, California. Founded in 2015, the company specializes in developing bio-therapeutic devices designed to promote relaxation and alleviate pain and tension. Its flagship product, Sana, is a non-addictive mask and headphone combination that utilizes audiovisual stimulation to enhance the balance between the left and right sides of the brain, facilitating a deep meditative state. This device employs coordinated pulses of light and sound to guide users into relaxation, mimicking the benefits of long-term meditation practices. Sana Health is also engaged in multiple clinical studies, focusing on applications for conditions such as fibromyalgia and neuropathic pain, as well as trials related to anxiety and PTSD. The company offers its products for sale online and provides a mobile application accessible via major app platforms.
Injective
Seed Round in 2020
Injective Labs is a research and software development company that focuses on creating innovative decentralized finance solutions. It is a core contributor to Injective, a blockchain platform specifically designed for the finance sector. Injective operates as an open and interoperable network, enabling decentralized application developers to build on a foundation that is compatible with both Cosmos IBC and Ethereum. The platform offers unique benefits such as zero gas fees, secure transactions, and rapid data transmission, promoting dynamic scalability for its applications. By leveraging cryptographic research, Injective’s decentralized derivatives exchange protocol addresses significant security vulnerabilities and scaling challenges in decentralized exchanges. The overarching mission of Injective Labs is to foster a free and inclusive financial system through the principles of decentralization.
Cybin is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to advancing research and development in psychedelic and medicinal mushrooms. It focuses on creating safe and effective therapeutics for mental health issues, with an emphasis on psilocybin-based products. The company is actively launching these products in jurisdictions where they are permitted and is engaged in clinical studies across North America and other regions. Through strategic partnerships with academic and institutional entities, Cybin seeks to develop novel compounds and delivery mechanisms, aiming to provide innovative treatments for various psychiatric and neurological conditions.
Anymod is a developer of open-source website-building software that allows users to create and share functional web modules across various platforms. The company offers a range of customizable templates and tools, including document indexing, e-forms, an image editor, search engine optimization management, and version control. Anymod's software is designed to enable enterprises to efficiently build web projects by utilizing free and open-source modules, thereby enhancing the functionality of any website or web application. With its ready-to-use content management system, forms, and themes, Anymod supports users in developing diverse types of web projects while simplifying the overall website management process.
Pawp, Inc. is a digital health clinic and telehealth platform founded in 2020 and based in New York, New York. The company focuses on providing pet owners with 24/7 access to licensed veterinary professionals, enabling them to manage their pets' health effectively. Pawp's services aim to reduce unnecessary veterinary visits by offering expert consultations online, thereby lowering costs for pet owners. Additionally, the company provides a pet emergency fund of $3,000 per year, acting as a financial safety net for unforeseen veterinary expenses. By combining access to veterinary care and emergency funding, Pawp empowers pet owners to make informed health decisions for their pets.
Confident LIMS
Series A in 2019
Confident LIMS is a technology company focused on enhancing transparency in the legal cannabis sector. It operates the largest real-time database of legal cannabis, offering free software specifically designed for cannabis testing laboratories. This platform facilitates communication between producers and consumers, enabling producers to showcase product quality and potentially command higher prices. Retailers benefit from the ability to rate their supply, leading to more informed purchasing decisions. Additionally, consumers gain insights into product ingredients, promoting confidence in their purchases. The platform combines an intuitive interface with a network of laboratories and testing clients, allowing labs to attract and retain customers, streamline workflows, and ensure that clients receive lab-tested products from licensed and compliant vendors.
SIEMonster
Venture Round in 2018
SIEMonster, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in the development of security information and event management (SIEM) tools. Founded in 2015 by experienced hackers Chris and Dez Rock, the company aims to address gaps in the SIEM market by providing customizable and scalable solutions for organizations. SIEMonster's product offerings include various editions tailored to different business sizes, including community, SMB, enterprise, and managed security service provider (MSSP) editions, as well as a SIEM as a service solution. The company's software is designed to enhance notification alerts, reduce false positives, and effectively detect cyber threats through real-time threat intelligence, utilizing both commercial and open-source data feeds. By integrating Red Team expertise into its solutions, SIEMonster empowers organizations to bolster their cybersecurity defenses against a wide range of potential risks and attacks.
Omise Co., Ltd. is a Bangkok-based company founded in 2013 that develops and operates an online payment platform designed for seamless integration on both web and mobile. The platform facilitates money transfers to third-party bank accounts, enables refunds to customers, and allows users to store payment information for future transactions. Omise caters to businesses by offering a variety of payment processing solutions, addressing the challenges faced by online stores in Thailand, Japan, and Singapore, where the existing payment systems often require cumbersome documentation and high fees. The company aims to simplify the payment process, enabling instant acceptance of credit and debit card payments, as well as bill payments through online banking and ATMs. Omise also provides APIs for developers, ensuring easy integration and high security standards, as evidenced by its compliance with PCI-DSS 3.1. The company's mission is to enhance the online payment experience, bridging the gap between physical and digital transactions for both merchants and consumers.
Embassy of Things
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Embassy of Things, based in San Diego, California, is a company founded by a team of seasoned entrepreneurs with a strong background in industrial automation, deep machine learning, big data analytics, and the Internet of Things. The company develops an enterprise integration and data management platform designed to transmit operational data from plant historians and industrial systems to cloud analytics. Its platform offers a range of services, including condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, energy management, process optimization, and demand forecasting. By leveraging advanced analytics, Embassy of Things enables industries such as oil and gas, energy, and manufacturing to unlock hidden value within their operational data, ultimately driving efficiency and profitability.
Cohesity, Inc. is a data management technology company that specializes in hyper-converged secondary storage solutions for large organizations. Founded in 2013 and based in Santa Clara, California, with an additional office in Raleigh, North Carolina, Cohesity aims to simplify the protection, management, and extraction of value from data. Its flagship product, the Cohesity DataPlatform, consolidates secondary data and workflows, eliminating storage silos and streamlining data management. The company also offers DataProtect, which integrates various data protection functions, including backup and disaster recovery, as well as the Cohesity Orion platform for comprehensive data protection and big data storage. Additionally, Cohesity provides tools for monitoring and managing data infrastructure through its SaaS-based solution, Cohesity Helios, and its mobile application. The company serves clients across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, and maintains a strategic partnership with Pure Storage to enhance its offerings.
Imperative Execution
Seed Round in 2018
Imperative Execution is a company focused on creating efficient financial exchanges through its innovative online trading platform. The platform employs a dark pool mechanism that facilitates secure buying and selling of orders. By utilizing machine learning, it adjusts the speed of trading in response to real-time performance metrics, ensuring that transactions remain protected from predatory trading practices that target bids and offers. This combination of advanced technology and strategic trading methods positions Imperative Execution as a key player in enhancing the security and efficiency of financial transactions for its clients.
Iron Ox
Seed Round in 2018
Iron Ox, Inc. is an innovative company that specializes in developing robotics for crop harvesting and sustainable indoor farming systems. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Carlos, California, Iron Ox operates greenhouses in Gilroy, California, and Lockhart, Texas. The company utilizes a combination of robotics, plant science, and machine learning to cultivate fresh, pesticide-free produce, including various leafy greens and culinary herbs. Their flagship product, Angus, is an autonomous farm mobile robot designed to enhance agricultural efficiency. By focusing on sustainable practices, Iron Ox aims to minimize agriculture's environmental impact while improving the availability, quality, and flavor of its products for consumers.
Pinn is a software development company based in the United States that specializes in digital identity solutions and payment technologies. Initially known as DebitForward, the company offers a retail payment platform alongside a range of services focused on enhancing security and authentication. Its technology leverages artificial intelligence and sensor data to create unique digital identities, facilitating behaviors such as continuous authentication and fraud detection. Pinn's offerings include behavioral biometrics, cybersecurity measures, time series audit trails, and strategies to combat advanced threats, all aimed at improving how businesses secure critical infrastructure and identify individuals in the digital realm.
Finn AI
Seed Round in 2017
Finn AI is a developer of AI-powered conversational banking technology that enhances personal banking and finance services. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, the company creates a platform that acts as a personal banking assistant, allowing customers to manage their finances through simple, natural conversations. By leveraging bank and user data, Finn AI's chatbot delivers personalized support for common banking tasks, thereby improving customer engagement and financial literacy. The company's technology is designed to help banks and credit unions build trust with their clients, drive productivity, and streamline service processes. With public deployments in three languages, Finn AI serves a growing global customer base, including notable institutions such as ATB Financial and Commonwealth Bank.
Policygenius
Series C in 2017
Policygenius Inc. is an online insurance marketplace that provides brokerage services for various insurance products, including life, health, long-term disability, pet, and renters' insurance. Established in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company leverages advanced technology alongside the expertise of licensed agents to assist individuals in obtaining the necessary coverage to safeguard their families, properties, and finances. Policygenius enables users to review, research, and compare insurance quotes, facilitating informed decisions and ensuring they find the right policies at competitive prices. Since its inception, Policygenius has served millions of customers, securing over $160 billion in coverage.
Overdog
Venture Round in 2015
Overdog operates a social matchmaking platform designed to enhance online multiplayer gaming experiences. It connects users based on shared interests such as sports, music, movies, and gaming, aiming to foster better teamwork and competition among players. The company facilitates these connections through its user-friendly mobile application.
Rinse is a laundry and dry cleaning service that aims to revolutionize garment care by providing a convenient and high-quality cleaning experience. The company addresses a significant consumer need by offering services such as dry cleaning, launder and press, wash and fold, hang dry, repairs, and leather cleaning, along with clothing donation options. Rinse utilizes a technology-driven platform that features smart scheduling for pickups and deliveries, allowing customers to easily outsource their laundry needs. This combination of operational efficiency and top-tier cleaning quality positions Rinse as a leader in the clothing care industry, with aspirations to become a major national and global brand.
Cresilon, Inc. is a medical device company founded in 2010 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. The company specializes in developing and manufacturing hemostatic medical devices aimed at controlling traumatic bleeding. Its flagship products include VETIGEL, a hemostatic gel kit designed for veterinary use, and TRAUMAGEL, which is intended for military and civilian emergency medical services. Both products utilize plant-derived materials to act as blood-clotting agents and create a mechanical barrier that promotes wound healing. By supporting the natural clotting process, Cresilon's innovations provide critical solutions for trauma care, enabling medical practitioners to effectively manage external bleeding in various settings.
Silversheet
Seed Round in 2015
Silversheet is a healthcare administration software platform designed to improve the collaboration and connection between medical facilities and practitioners. It focuses on streamlining the complex process of physician credentialing by reducing the cumbersome paperwork and administrative burden faced by healthcare facilities. With Silversheet's innovative tools, healthcare administrators can add new physicians quickly, verify their credentials automatically, and invite them to join their facilities seamlessly. This not only simplifies the credential renewal process for physicians but also empowers them to maintain their qualifications and ensures that medical facilities remain compliant with regulations. By transforming how healthcare professionals manage their careers and how facilities handle workforce management, Silversheet enhances overall efficiency in the healthcare industry.
Quickframe
Venture Round in 2015
Quickframe LLC is a New York-based company that operates an online platform connecting video producers with publishers. The Quickframe platform facilitates the creation of original video content by allowing creators to earn compensation for their work. It also enables brands and publishers to acquire high-quality videos at scale, streamlining the video production process. By reducing the time, cost, and subjectivity often associated with traditional video creation, Quickframe empowers businesses to effectively communicate with their audiences through engaging video content.
Policygenius
Seed Round in 2014
Policygenius Inc. is an online insurance marketplace that provides brokerage services for various insurance products, including life, health, long-term disability, pet, and renters' insurance. Established in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company leverages advanced technology alongside the expertise of licensed agents to assist individuals in obtaining the necessary coverage to safeguard their families, properties, and finances. Policygenius enables users to review, research, and compare insurance quotes, facilitating informed decisions and ensuring they find the right policies at competitive prices. Since its inception, Policygenius has served millions of customers, securing over $160 billion in coverage.
LIS Technologies specializes in developing advanced laser technologies for selective isotope separation, with a focus on uranium enrichment for power generation. Their patented technology excites and separates desired isotopomers, offering advantages over traditional methods like gas diffusion and centrifuges. It is optimized for use in small modular reactors and civil nuclear fuel production, providing clients with energy-efficient and cost-competitive solutions.