IPD Capital

IPD Capital is a venture capital firm based in Aventura, Florida, founded in 2013. The firm specializes in providing investment support and unique intellectual property expertise to companies across various stages, from seed to those generating over $100 million in revenue. IPD Capital has invested in notable companies such as CLEAR, AllBirds, and JUUL, focusing primarily on technology sectors, while excluding biotech and pharmaceuticals. The firm does not lead funding rounds, take board seats, or encumber intellectual property, allowing for a more flexible investment approach. In addition to financial backing, IPD Capital offers valuable insights to help portfolio companies strengthen their intellectual property protections, which can enhance their business models, improve sustainability, and increase investment returns. With a team of over 50 professionals experienced in IP, science, and engineering, powered by IPD Analytics, the firm is well-equipped to support the growth of its investments.

Benjamin Gindhart

VC Analyst

15 past transactions

Lark

Series D in 2021
Lark is a developer of a virtual platform focused on chronic disease prevention and management. Founded in 2011 by Julia Hu and Jeff Zira, the company is headquartered in Mountain View, California. Lark's platform leverages advanced artificial intelligence alongside human coaching and connected devices to offer real-time, personalized support and counseling. This approach aims to help users make healthier choices and effectively manage their chronic conditions. The company's programs, including those recognized by the CDC for diabetes prevention, wellness, diabetes care, and hypertension, serve approximately 1.5 million users. These initiatives have shown clinically validated improvements in health outcomes, as documented in multiple peer-reviewed journals and analyst reports.

Material Bank

Series C in 2021
Material Bank is an online marketplace tailored for design professionals in the architecture and design sectors, facilitating the discovery and sampling of materials. The platform enables users to conduct complex searches across numerous brands swiftly, allowing designers to find and order samples efficiently. Orders placed by midnight Eastern Time are delivered in a single box by 10:30 AM the following day, with shipping costs covered for design professionals. Material Bank fosters connections between brands and a growing community of vetted design professionals, enhancing the specification process for projects and ensuring that clients can meet their specific material needs.

Capsule

Series D in 2021
Capsule Corporation, founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, is an innovative digital pharmacy that aims to transform the pharmacy industry through technology and a customer-centric approach. The company offers an online platform that allows patients to manage their prescriptions seamlessly, enabling them to receive medications delivered on the same day. By facilitating the transfer of prescriptions from traditional pharmacies, Capsule enhances convenience and accessibility for patients. The company focuses on creating a meaningful experience for customers, healthcare providers, and partners, emphasizing the importance of personalized care in the complex healthcare system.

Lark

Series C in 2020
Lark is a developer of a virtual platform focused on chronic disease prevention and management. Founded in 2011 by Julia Hu and Jeff Zira, the company is headquartered in Mountain View, California. Lark's platform leverages advanced artificial intelligence alongside human coaching and connected devices to offer real-time, personalized support and counseling. This approach aims to help users make healthier choices and effectively manage their chronic conditions. The company's programs, including those recognized by the CDC for diabetes prevention, wellness, diabetes care, and hypertension, serve approximately 1.5 million users. These initiatives have shown clinically validated improvements in health outcomes, as documented in multiple peer-reviewed journals and analyst reports.

Alitheon

Venture Round in 2020
Alitheon, Inc. is a technology company based in Bellevue, Washington, focused on developing machine perception software that utilizes digital fingerprints to identify and authenticate objects. Founded in 2015, Alitheon's innovative tool, FeaturePrint, creates a secure and immutable link between the physical and digital worlds, enabling users to authenticate and trace items without the need for labels, markings, or packaging. This technology is particularly valuable in combating counterfeiting across various sectors, including airline baggage handling and supply chain management. By allowing users to identify and verify items with just a simple photo, Alitheon's solutions facilitate a more efficient and secure method of managing product lifecycles.

PAX Labs

Venture Round in 2019
PAX Labs, Inc. is a prominent manufacturer of loose-leaf vaporizers and accessories designed for dry herbs and concentrates. With a focus on innovation and premium design, PAX offers a range of products including the PAX 3, PAX 2, and PAX Era, alongside their related accessories. The company also provides an online mobile application to enhance user experience. Founded in 2004 and initially known as Ploom, Inc., PAX Labs rebranded in 2015 and has since established itself as a leader in the vaporization technology sector. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, PAX Labs distributes its products through a network of retailers and distributors in the United States and internationally, as well as via online platforms.

Avinew

Seed Round in 2019
Avinew, Inc. develops artificial intelligence and telematics-based software solutions specifically for the insurance industry. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Westlake Village, California, the company focuses on providing auto insurance services tailored for autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicles. Avinew's offerings include usage-based insurance programs that leverage driving data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to assess premium discount eligibility. By utilizing these advanced technologies, Avinew aims to enhance road safety while delivering value to vehicle drivers and fleet operators. The company was previously known as DRIAV, Inc. and rebranded to Avinew, Inc. in January 2019.

Allbirds

Series C in 2018
Allbirds, founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, is an apparel and fashion company specializing in eco-friendly footwear. It manufactures and sells a variety of shoe styles for men, women, and children, including wool runners, tree runners, and loungers, using premium natural materials. The company's mission is to create sustainable footwear that combines comfort, good design, and environmental responsibility. Allbirds operates through its own stores, retail partners, and an online platform, with a significant portion of its revenue coming from the United States market.

Sense Photonics

Venture Round in 2018
Sense Photonics, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the development of light detection and ranging (LiDAR) solutions for various applications, including autonomous vehicles, drones, and industrial automation. Founded in 2016 and based in Durham, North Carolina, Sense Photonics focuses on producing advanced solid-state LiDAR sensors that utilize proprietary laser arrays and 3D depth-sensing technologies. These sensors are designed to create detailed 3D maps of a vehicle's surroundings in diverse environmental conditions, ensuring high performance and reliability without moving parts. The company's innovative approach is supported by a robust portfolio of over 200 patents, positioning it to meet the demands of the automotive sector and drive advancements in autonomous driving and robotics.

JetClosing

Series A in 2018
JetClosing, Inc. is a digital title and escrow company focused on streamlining the real estate closing process. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with an additional office in Austin, Texas, JetClosing aims to enhance transparency, security, and efficiency in property transactions. The company's software application systematically captures every aspect of the closing process, ensuring accountability and providing timely insights to real estate professionals, including buyers, sellers, agents, lenders, and borrowers. With a growing presence across several states, including Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington, JetClosing is committed to transforming the traditional title and escrow services through innovative technology and a team of experienced industry professionals.

Owlet Baby Care

Series B in 2018
Owlet Baby Care Inc. is a company based in Lehi, Utah, founded in 2012, that specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative monitoring solutions for infants. Its flagship product, the Owlet Smart Sock, is a proactive health monitor that tracks a baby's heart rate and oxygen levels while sleeping, sending alerts to parents if any concerning changes occur. The company also offers the Owlet Cam, which transforms smartphones into high-definition baby monitors, and the Owlet Monitor Duo, which combines the features of both the Smart Sock and the Cam. Additionally, Owlet provides the Owlet Dream Lab, an online program aimed at helping parents cultivate healthy sleep habits for their infants. By offering real-time data and insights, Owlet Baby Care aims to enhance parental confidence and peace of mind regarding their child's health and well-being.

LiteSheet

Venture Round in 2017
LiteSheet, founded in 2012 and based in Forest, Virginia, is a company specializing in AC Direct LED lighting innovation. It develops and commercializes high-efficiency, reliable, and durable LED lighting products designed to minimize failures caused by DC power supply issues. LiteSheet's technology focuses on creating sustainable and cost-effective solutions that can be adapted to various applications and lighting configurations. The company aims to provide customers with the best value in the commercial lighting market through its robust engineering and low total cost of ownership.

Atheer

Series C in 2017
Atheer is a pioneer in augmented reality technology, focusing on enhancing productivity and safety for deskless professionals across various industries. The company's AiR™ platform includes AiR Glasses, which are designed to provide an interactive 3D experience, and the Android-based AiR OS. The AiR Enterprise Suite allows users to collaborate with remote experts through video calls and real-time image annotations, all while maintaining focus on their tasks. By utilizing familiar gestures and voice commands, users can access and engage with essential work information seamlessly. Atheer's open AiR SDK enables developers and businesses to create tailored enterprise applications and workflows, making the platform suitable for high-value tasks in sectors such as industrial, energy, healthcare, insurance, construction, and logistics.

CLEAR

Venture Round in 2017
CLEAR, the secure identity company, uses biometrics to build a connected world that’s smarter and more secure. It links identity with different information sets, including credit cards, tickets to the game, reservations, frequent flyer numbers, flight manifests, health care identification, driver's licenses, and passports. CLEAR's data security framework meets the highest standards for performance and for protecting sensitive information — FISMA High- and SAFETY Act-certified by the Department of Homeland Security. CLEAR's users are always in control of their data and do not sell user information. CLEAR was founded by Caryn Seidman-Becker and Ken Cornick in November 2010 and is based in New York, United States.

PAX Labs

Series C in 2015
PAX Labs, Inc. is a prominent manufacturer of loose-leaf vaporizers and accessories designed for dry herbs and concentrates. With a focus on innovation and premium design, PAX offers a range of products including the PAX 3, PAX 2, and PAX Era, alongside their related accessories. The company also provides an online mobile application to enhance user experience. Founded in 2004 and initially known as Ploom, Inc., PAX Labs rebranded in 2015 and has since established itself as a leader in the vaporization technology sector. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, PAX Labs distributes its products through a network of retailers and distributors in the United States and internationally, as well as via online platforms.
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