Kapor Capital is a venture capital firm based in Oakland, California, founded in 1999. Specializing in seed and early-stage investments, the firm focuses on tech-enabled startups that aim to address significant social needs while transforming industries. Kapor Capital invests primarily in sectors such as education, health, finance, justice, and communication, and emphasizes the importance of diversity in its portfolio companies. The firm seeks to leverage information technology to create innovative solutions that generate positive social impact. Recognizing the potential of startups to drive meaningful change, Kapor Capital operates as a Registered Investment Adviser and primarily invests in the United States.
Subscript is a platform that specializes in helping users develop and manage subscription-based businesses. It offers software that tracks key subscription metrics, facilitating real-time analysis of revenue retention, lifetime value, customer acquisition cost, and other critical performance indicators. By enabling users to update their databases and analyze customer segments, Subscript provides valuable insights that assist finance teams in understanding and optimizing their subscription business performance.
Beanstack
Venture Round in 2025
Beanstack, Inc. is a U.S.-based company that specializes in developing an application designed for educators and librarians to create, manage, and evaluate reading challenges. The platform enables users to track reading progress and gain actionable insights, ultimately helping public libraries and schools engage families and enhance children's literacy. Beanstack's offerings include digital reading programs, motivation tools, and fundraising services, all aimed at fostering a culture of reading through interactive challenges. The company operates as a subsidiary of Zoobean, Inc.
Penny Finance
Seed Round in 2024
Penny Finance is an online financial mentorship platform designed to provide women with personalized financial education and guidance at the beginning of their financial journeys. By simulating traditional one-on-one advising models, the platform offers step-by-step e-learning tools and insights into money management, debt, and investing. Its mission is to empower women who may not have access to a financial mentor, helping them gain confidence in their financial decision-making and improve their overall financial well-being. Through its innovative approach, Penny Finance aims to change the way young women start investing and managing their finances.
Malaica
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Malaica is a parenting information platform based in Nairobi, Kenya, dedicated to supporting mothers during their pregnancy journey. The company aims to make this experience safe and convenient by providing a range of resources, support, and advice tailored specifically for African mothers. Their program includes various proven interventions delivered by qualified nurse-midwives, all facilitated through a digital platform. This approach not only offers medical and emotional support but also delivers essential tips and guidance throughout pregnancy. Malaica is committed to ensuring the well-being of mothers and their children while working towards financial sustainability.
eddii
Seed Round in 2024
Eddii is a health tracking application aimed at individuals living with diabetes, designed to enhance engagement and motivation in managing their health. The application features a virtual character that encourages users to record their daily wellness and adhere to healthy routines through gamification. By providing witty conversations and helpful tips, Eddii aims to make the process of tracking health enjoyable. Users receive weekly reports that highlight their progress, and the app rewards healthy practices and achievements with in-app incentives, fostering a supportive environment for better diabetes management.
Yeti Confetti Kids
Seed Round in 2024
Yeti Confetti Kids is an educational app that combines cutting-edge technology with educator-curated content.
Puzzle Financial
Series A in 2023
Puzzle Financial is a stealth mode SaaS startup focused on developing core accounting software designed to improve financial decision-making for startups. The platform aims to create a scalable foundation that supports fundraising, tax management, and real-time insights into overall business health. By transforming traditional accounting practices into a system of financial intelligence, Puzzle Financial enables startups to enhance their financial performance and gain greater trust and confidence in their financial operations.
Rib
Seed Round in 2023
AI-powered platform
Pair Team
Series A in 2023
Pair Team focuses on enhancing primary care infrastructure for vulnerable communities, particularly those served by safety-net systems, Medicaid, and Medicare patients. As a tech-enabled care team, it extends the capabilities of clinical staff by offering personalized, high-touch care experiences. The organization addresses various barriers to healthcare, including transportation issues, housing and food insecurity, and limited mobile access. Pair Team employs a dedicated care team consisting of community health workers, registered nurses, and behavioral health clinicians to deliver comprehensive support tailored to the needs of low-income individuals. Additionally, the company is developing a care delivery platform designed to implement clinical best practices, integrate services with community-based organizations, and streamline administrative tasks, allowing clinicians to dedicate more time to patient care.
Rain Industries
Seed Round in 2023
Every wildfire starts small. Rain contains wildfires within 10 minutes of ignition with autonomous drones.
Uplift
Series A in 2023
UpLift wants to create a future in which a main mental health practitioner is the new standard by providing everyone with access to affordable care.
Attn: Grace
Seed Round in 2023
Attn: Grace, Inc. is a company that specializes in manufacturing and selling wellness products specifically designed for women's urinary incontinence. Founded in 2019 by Mia Abbruzzese and Alexandra Fennell, the company is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Attn: Grace offers a range of products, including pads, briefs, liners, and wipes, which are made from innovative, plant-based materials derived from sugarcane waste. The company aims to provide high-performance, skin-safe protection while also addressing the stigma associated with urinary incontinence. Attn: Grace operates primarily online, ensuring discreet delivery and access to reliable information about the condition and available treatment options. As a Certified B Corp, the company is committed to promoting better overall health and wellbeing for women.
Driver Technologies
Venture Round in 2023
Driver Technologies Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in mobile application software focused on enhancing road safety. Founded in 2017, the company offers a hardware-free app that allows users to video record their trips while providing real-time alerts about potential hazards, such as the risk of colliding with other vehicles or pedestrians, lane drifting, and drowsiness. The app incorporates voice control features, facilitating safe access to entertainment, news, and navigation services without requiring physical interaction. Additionally, Driver Technologies aims to help users document their driving experiences, which can be useful for insurance purposes and improving overall safety on the road.
Scene Health
Series B in 2023
Scene Health, formerly known as Emocha Health, addresses the longstanding issue of medication nonadherence by utilizing a comprehensive approach that combines technology, education, and personalized support. The company offers a mobile app that facilitates daily video check-ins, allowing patients to connect with healthcare professionals, including pharmacists and nurses, from anywhere at any time. This innovative platform enhances the traditional Directly Observed Therapy model by providing personalized video coaching and motivational content, thereby engaging patients and their families in their health management. Scene Health's solutions are designed to tackle the $500 billion medication nonadherence problem by identifying and addressing barriers related to social determinants of health. With over 120 clients in the healthcare sector, Scene Health aims to improve medication adherence for patients with chronic and infectious diseases, ultimately enhancing public health outcomes and reducing healthcare costs associated with nonadherence.
Blokable
Funding Round in 2023
Blokable, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in manufacturing pre-fabricated steel frame modular housing units for various development projects in the United States, including residential, retail, and mixed-use applications. Established in 2016, Blokable offers a vertically integrated solution that streamlines the housing creation process by combining design, planning, financing, permitting, and manufacturing. Their innovative building system allows for the design and delivery of fully functional modular structures that can be configured and stacked in multiple ways, catering to diverse building needs. This approach significantly reduces the time and costs associated with developing multi-family housing, while also promoting community equity and accessibility. Blokable's focus on efficiency and affordability aims to address the challenges of housing development and contribute to the creation of connected communities.
Shifted Energy
Seed Round in 2023
Shifted Energy, Inc. specializes in software solutions and controllers that enhance electric water heaters, transforming them into valuable demand response resources. Founded in 2014 and based in Honolulu, Hawaii, the company offers products like Grid Maestro, a virtual power plant for electric water heaters, and Tempo, a retrofit controller. These solutions allow utilities to stabilize the electricity grid while facilitating the integration of renewable energy sources. The technology enables electric water heaters to consume excess renewable energy, optimizing hot water availability through advanced algorithms. Additionally, Shifted Energy's offerings include features such as leak detection, maintenance alerts, and automatic powerdown for unoccupied units, thereby providing fast demand response and additional value for users. The company's platform also supports other devices like pool pumps and EV charging stations, promoting cost-effective deployment and improving the overall user experience.
Kai XR
Seed Round in 2023
Kai XR is a company that specializes in creating inclusive mixed reality spaces aimed at enhancing educational experiences for children. By leveraging virtual reality technology, it offers culturally relevant learning opportunities that allow educators, parents, and lifelong learners to engage with mixed reality in a meaningful way. The company's platform facilitates the creation of virtual classrooms and immersive field trips, enabling children to explore museums and other educational sites from within their own classrooms. With a focus on accessibility and inclusivity, Kai XR aims to empower young learners to dream and create in a supportive environment. The company plans to launch its new kid-friendly virtual reality platform to the public, further expanding its reach and impact in the educational sector.
BlocPower
Series B in 2023
BlocPower is an energy technology startup based in Los Angeles, California, focused on creating healthier, greener, and smarter buildings. Founded in 2014 in Brooklyn, New York, by Donnel Baird and Morris Cox, the company specializes in retrofitting urban buildings with advanced energy efficiency technologies and green heating and cooling systems. BlocPower identifies energy-wasting buildings and utilizes a proprietary machine learning platform to determine the most effective retrofits for maximizing energy savings. The company connects various stakeholders, including government agencies, utilities, building owners, and equipment providers, to facilitate these upgrades. With a mission to serve financially underserved communities, BlocPower has completed projects in nearly 1,000 buildings, helping customers save 20–40% on their annual energy bills. By leveraging data and innovative financing, BlocPower aims to reduce carbon emissions and improve health outcomes while addressing the climate crisis.
Simple HealthKit
Series A in 2023
Simple HealthKit is a healthcare technology firm focused on democratizing consumer health. The company provides high-quality, accessible, and affordable diagnostic services across various health categories, including sexual wellness, respiratory health, and chronic conditions. By offering efficient testing solutions, Simple HealthKit aims to enhance healthcare accessibility for education, retail, payers, and providers, ensuring that customers can obtain necessary testing without significant barriers.
Affect Therapeutics
Series A in 2023
Affect Therapeutics operates a digital treatment platform designed to address drug and alcohol addiction through a mobile application. The company offers an integrated program for various substance use disorders, utilizing contingency management and reward systems to engage users and promote retention. By providing financial incentives, the platform encourages patients to adopt healthier behaviors and establish new habits, ultimately aiming to improve outcomes for individuals seeking to overcome addiction.
Penny Finance
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Penny Finance is an online financial mentorship platform designed to provide women with personalized financial education and guidance at the beginning of their financial journeys. By simulating traditional one-on-one advising models, the platform offers step-by-step e-learning tools and insights into money management, debt, and investing. Its mission is to empower women who may not have access to a financial mentor, helping them gain confidence in their financial decision-making and improve their overall financial well-being. Through its innovative approach, Penny Finance aims to change the way young women start investing and managing their finances.
eddii
Seed Round in 2023
Eddii is a health tracking application aimed at individuals living with diabetes, designed to enhance engagement and motivation in managing their health. The application features a virtual character that encourages users to record their daily wellness and adhere to healthy routines through gamification. By providing witty conversations and helpful tips, Eddii aims to make the process of tracking health enjoyable. Users receive weekly reports that highlight their progress, and the app rewards healthy practices and achievements with in-app incentives, fostering a supportive environment for better diabetes management.
Saltbox
Series B in 2022
Saltbox, Inc. is a provider of co-working and co-warehousing rental services, catering to importers, exporters, distributors, and e-commerce operators. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company offers flexible office spaces and private warehouse suites designed to support small businesses. Its facilities include essential amenities such as Wi-Fi, loading docks, warehouse equipment, conference rooms, and common areas, along with specialized features like temperature-controlled environments and enterprise security. Saltbox aims to foster an entrepreneurial community, enabling clients to efficiently operate, store, and ship goods from a single location.
Daylight
Series A in 2022
Daylight is a digital banking platform based in West Hollywood, California, specifically designed for the LGBT+ community. Founded in 2020, Daylight provides a range of financial services, including prepaid cards and an app that offers tools, advice, and cashback for spending at queer bars and allied businesses. The platform aims to empower its members by helping them navigate the financial system, develop smarter financial habits, and connect with a supportive community. By focusing on the unique needs of the LGBT+ population, Daylight fosters financial literacy and encourages users to build a future that aligns with their values.
Bridge Money
Seed Round in 2022
Bridge Money, Inc. is a financial technology company founded in 2018 and based in Chicago, Illinois. It has developed a mobile banking platform that offers a variety of services including account activation, mobile check deposits, and free access to Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). The platform also features a secure debit card with no associated fees, and users benefit from the absence of overdraft charges. Bridge Money focuses on empowering users to enhance their financial well-being on a daily basis.
Ethic
Series C in 2022
Ethic is a company that develops a technology platform focused on simplifying financial planning and portfolio management. The platform utilizes data-driven investment consulting technology to create sustainable investment portfolios. It is designed to minimize tracking errors relative to established passive indices, allowing family offices, health advisers, and endowment foundations to offer tailored sustainability insights and efficient passive portfolio construction for their clients.
Daivergent
Seed Round in 2022
Daivergent Inc. is a company that specializes in creating a platform tailored for individuals on the autism spectrum, facilitating their entry into the digital workforce. Founded in 2018 and based in New York, Daivergent offers a range of services including data entry, data enrichment, quality assurance, and training data generation. The platform serves as a bridge between neurodivergent talent and enterprise clients, enabling companies to meet their data-labeling needs while providing job opportunities for those with disabilities. By supporting various industries such as artificial intelligence and healthcare, Daivergent aims to empower the adult disability population and promote inclusivity in the workforce.
Welcome
Series A in 2022
Welcome is a virtual events platform that specializes in creating comprehensive and immersive online experiences. Founded in 2019 and based in Denver, Colorado, Welcome aims to enhance the quality of virtual events by providing tools that allow users to design and execute events that rival productions from Hollywood studios. The platform addresses common challenges associated with virtual events, ensuring that technical mishaps do not detract from the overall experience. By focusing on high-quality production values, Welcome helps organizations deliver memorable and engaging virtual experiences that reflect positively on their brands.
Joonko
Venture Round in 2022
Joonko is an AI-powered platform focused on enhancing diversity and inclusion within organizations. Founded in 2017 and based in Birmingham, Alabama, Joonko enables companies to make meaningful improvements in diversity and belonging by providing tools for talent acquisition teams. The platform helps recruiters access a broad pool of over 12,000 active, qualified, and diverse candidates by integrating seamlessly with existing applicant tracking systems. This integration allows organizations to reduce their hiring cycle by 17%, matching over 100 hires each month. Additionally, Joonko's technology analyzes real-time data from various SaaS platforms to identify and address unconscious biases in the workplace, offering executives and employees actionable insights and recommendations.
Kinly
Series A in 2022
Kinly is a financial technology company focused on serving the unique needs of African-Americans and their allies. It provides a range of digital banking services designed to enhance financial literacy and promote responsible money management. Kinly offers tools for financial education, expense tracking, and goal setting, alongside debit cards linked to savings accounts. By delivering these resources, the company aims to empower users to develop positive financial habits, achieve their financial goals, and fulfill their aspirations.
Cayaba Care
Series A in 2022
Cayaba Care is a maternal health company that offers comprehensive support for medium and high-risk women throughout their pregnancy and postpartum journeys. By combining virtual and in-person services, Cayaba Care provides a multidisciplinary approach led by Maternity Navigators, who are also certified doulas. These navigators work closely with clients to address various needs, including mental health, breastfeeding support, and postpartum follow-up, ensuring successful birth outcomes. The company partners with both commercial and Medicaid plans, utilizing standard and value-based care contracts to enhance the quality of care, improve the overall experience for patients, and achieve significant cost savings. Cayaba Care aims to alleviate the symptoms, pain, and anxiety associated with pregnancy, promoting a healthy and safe experience for expectant mothers.
Promise
Series B in 2022
Promise simplifies government debt and helps people pay their bills. We partner with utilities and government agencies to offer a variety of convenient and flexible payment options, including zero-interest installment plans and relief distribution. We use sophisticated outreach methods that make it easy for customers to sign up and manage their plans. Ultimately, our technology maximizes government revenue while helping customers pay off debt sooner and with fewer penalties. Promise is a team of technology experts from companies like Palantir, Stripe, Uber and Google and leaders from the public sector. We are backed by a diverse group of venture capital firms like Kapor Capital, Y Combinator, First Round and RocNation.
Bootup
Seed Round in 2022
Bootup operates a marketplace designed to connect tech talent with technology companies facing talent shortages. Its platform offers tools that assist individuals seeking economic mobility, educators who support their development, and enterprises in need of skilled personnel. Utilizing matching algorithms and employer-sponsored certifications, Bootup helps companies track and manage the upskilling and reskilling of their workforce, ensuring program completion and knowledge retention. Through personalized career guidance and concierge services, Bootup aims to fill talent gaps in the technology sector while empowering individuals to achieve their career aspirations.
Curve Health
Series A in 2022
Curve Health, Inc. is an innovative online platform focused on enhancing senior care by integrating telemedicine, health information exchange, predictive analytics, and smart billing. Founded in 2020 and based in New York, the platform facilitates remote care for patients in skilled nursing facilities, at home, and in emergency situations, significantly reducing the need for patient transfers to emergency departments. By streamlining communication and operations between healthcare providers and post-acute facilities, Curve Health improves care quality and patient outcomes while optimizing resource allocation. The platform also accelerates reimbursement processes and automates documentation, making it a comprehensive solution for modern healthcare challenges in senior care.
Ribbon Education
Seed Round in 2022
Ribbon Education, founded in 2021 in Brooklyn, New York by Joe Burgess and Lisa Jiang, develops a teacher-student relationship management platform aimed at enhancing the educational experience. This platform is designed to help teachers gain insights into their students, improve educational outcomes, and streamline administrative tasks. By focusing on scaling student support for online programs, Ribbon Education enables educational institutions to reduce teacher workloads and enhance student retention. The company addresses the challenges of online education, making it more affordable and effective for adult learners while ultimately striving to improve the overall quality of education.
Career Karma
Series B in 2022
Career Karma, Inc. is a company that provides an application designed to help individuals discover coding courses and bootcamps. The platform enables users to browse a wide range of programs in areas such as web development, software engineering, data science, cybersecurity, and more. By offering free coaching and peer mentorship, Career Karma supports over 150,000 members in navigating their career transitions. The application features a directory of approximately 9,000 bootcamps and trade schools, allowing users to compare courses and read student reviews to find the best fit for their needs. Additionally, the mobile app facilitates connections with current students and alumni, further assisting users in preparing for admission and achieving their career goals. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, Career Karma aims to empower individuals from diverse backgrounds to enhance their skills and advance their careers in technology.
Searchlight
Series A in 2021
Searchlight is a San Francisco-based company that has developed a platform designed to enhance the hiring process through early and automated reference checks. Their Predictive Talent Platform utilizes assessments and analytics to improve hiring efficiency and effectiveness, measuring the quality of hires by linking candidate reference and self-assessment data to post-hire outcomes. By integrating employee outcome data—such as performance and engagement—into the recruiting process, Searchlight's system provides real-time insights that help organizations identify competencies and soft skills, ultimately improving talent acquisition and retention. The company's mission focuses on fostering a people-first approach, aiming to create mutually beneficial hiring experiences by better understanding talent dynamics.
TomoCredit
Series A in 2021
TomoCredit LLC is a financial technology company based in San Francisco, California, that focuses on providing credit solutions for individuals with no credit history or score, particularly targeting Millennials and immigrant populations. Founded in 2018, the company uses alternative data sources analyzed through a proprietary algorithm to assess creditworthiness, allowing users to build their credit and qualify for loans. TomoCredit's product includes a digital credit card that not only helps users establish credit but also offers the opportunity to earn rewards in cryptocurrency. Additionally, the company provides a mobile application that facilitates account management and enhances user engagement. The founding team, comprised of professionals with backgrounds from notable organizations such as Coinbase and Google, aims to address the challenges faced by foreign nationals in obtaining credit.
Binti
Series B in 2021
Binti, Inc. is a technology company based in Oakland, California, that focuses on improving the foster care and adoption processes. Founded in 2013, Binti offers a platform that allows parents to complete home study paperwork online and connects them with a network of social workers and agencies for home visits and guidance throughout the adoption journey. The platform serves over 300 child welfare agencies across 33 states, assisting in the care of more than 30% of children in the U.S. child welfare system. Binti's software streamlines the recruitment, licensing, and matching of foster parents, while also supporting families in need to promote reunification with their children. The company's tools have demonstrated significant effectiveness, with agencies reporting an 80% increase in licensed families and reductions in approval times and social worker workload. Binti is committed to its mission of ensuring that every child has a safe and loving family, backed by investments from various venture capital firms.
Cayaba Care
Seed Round in 2021
Cayaba Care is a maternal health company that offers comprehensive support for medium and high-risk women throughout their pregnancy and postpartum journeys. By combining virtual and in-person services, Cayaba Care provides a multidisciplinary approach led by Maternity Navigators, who are also certified doulas. These navigators work closely with clients to address various needs, including mental health, breastfeeding support, and postpartum follow-up, ensuring successful birth outcomes. The company partners with both commercial and Medicaid plans, utilizing standard and value-based care contracts to enhance the quality of care, improve the overall experience for patients, and achieve significant cost savings. Cayaba Care aims to alleviate the symptoms, pain, and anxiety associated with pregnancy, promoting a healthy and safe experience for expectant mothers.
Affect Therapeutics
Seed Round in 2021
Affect Therapeutics operates a digital treatment platform designed to address drug and alcohol addiction through a mobile application. The company offers an integrated program for various substance use disorders, utilizing contingency management and reward systems to engage users and promote retention. By providing financial incentives, the platform encourages patients to adopt healthier behaviors and establish new habits, ultimately aiming to improve outcomes for individuals seeking to overcome addiction.
Numerade
Series A in 2021
Numerade is an e-learning platform dedicated to providing real-time tutoring and interactive educational content, primarily in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and medicine. The company aims to make high-quality educational resources accessible and affordable for students from diverse backgrounds. By focusing on exceptional video and interactive content experiences, Numerade seeks to bridge the educational opportunity gap and empower learners through the expertise of accomplished educators. Its mission is to democratize access to quality education, thereby addressing existing inequalities in the educational landscape.
Daylight
Seed Round in 2021
Daylight is a digital banking platform based in West Hollywood, California, specifically designed for the LGBT+ community. Founded in 2020, Daylight provides a range of financial services, including prepaid cards and an app that offers tools, advice, and cashback for spending at queer bars and allied businesses. The platform aims to empower its members by helping them navigate the financial system, develop smarter financial habits, and connect with a supportive community. By focusing on the unique needs of the LGBT+ population, Daylight fosters financial literacy and encourages users to build a future that aligns with their values.
Kai XR
Seed Round in 2021
Kai XR is a company that specializes in creating inclusive mixed reality spaces aimed at enhancing educational experiences for children. By leveraging virtual reality technology, it offers culturally relevant learning opportunities that allow educators, parents, and lifelong learners to engage with mixed reality in a meaningful way. The company's platform facilitates the creation of virtual classrooms and immersive field trips, enabling children to explore museums and other educational sites from within their own classrooms. With a focus on accessibility and inclusivity, Kai XR aims to empower young learners to dream and create in a supportive environment. The company plans to launch its new kid-friendly virtual reality platform to the public, further expanding its reach and impact in the educational sector.
Scene Health
Series A in 2021
Scene Health, formerly known as Emocha Health, addresses the longstanding issue of medication nonadherence by utilizing a comprehensive approach that combines technology, education, and personalized support. The company offers a mobile app that facilitates daily video check-ins, allowing patients to connect with healthcare professionals, including pharmacists and nurses, from anywhere at any time. This innovative platform enhances the traditional Directly Observed Therapy model by providing personalized video coaching and motivational content, thereby engaging patients and their families in their health management. Scene Health's solutions are designed to tackle the $500 billion medication nonadherence problem by identifying and addressing barriers related to social determinants of health. With over 120 clients in the healthcare sector, Scene Health aims to improve medication adherence for patients with chronic and infectious diseases, ultimately enhancing public health outcomes and reducing healthcare costs associated with nonadherence.
Carecar
Seed Round in 2021
CareCar is a healthcare service and technology platform based in Denver, Colorado, that connects payers, caregivers, and members to enhance health outcomes. Founded in September 2017 by Joshua Itano, the company specializes in benefits management for health plan members, focusing on in-home care and non-emergent medical transport services. CareCar's platform utilizes real-time data to provide actionable insights, ensuring patients receive reliable care and support. This integration of services aims to improve health outcomes across the nation by facilitating effective communication and coordination among all stakeholders involved in patient care.
Ethic
Series B in 2021
Ethic is a company that develops a technology platform focused on simplifying financial planning and portfolio management. The platform utilizes data-driven investment consulting technology to create sustainable investment portfolios. It is designed to minimize tracking errors relative to established passive indices, allowing family offices, health advisers, and endowment foundations to offer tailored sustainability insights and efficient passive portfolio construction for their clients.
ChargerHelp!
Seed Round in 2021
ChargerHelp! specializes in maintaining and repairing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations through an innovative app-based dispatch system. By offering on-demand support from trained local technicians, the company addresses the widespread issue of non-operational charging stations, which is critical as the demand for EV infrastructure continues to rise. This service enhances efficiency, reduces turnaround times, and lowers maintenance costs for EV charging network operators. Through its platform, ChargerHelp! connects manufacturers and network providers with skilled maintenance personnel, facilitating workforce development in the clean technology sector. The company has successfully launched its app and has established contracts with several major EV charging network operators, positioning itself as a key player in the rapidly evolving green economy.
Bitwise Industries
Series B in 2021
Bitwise Industries Inc. is a technology ecosystem company based in Fresno, California, focused on enhancing the local technology landscape. Established in 2013, the company operates Geekwise Academy, which provides accelerated coding education aimed at individuals of all ages, particularly from marginalized backgrounds. In addition to educational services, Bitwise Industries runs a custom software development firm, Shift3 Technologies, that connects experienced developers with entry-level programmers to create software solutions. The company also fosters community and collaboration by developing tech venues and co-working spaces that serve as hubs for technologists and technology companies. Through these initiatives, Bitwise Industries aims to empower individuals with vital tech skills and create pathways to meaningful careers in the technology sector.
BlocPower
Series A in 2021
BlocPower is an energy technology startup based in Los Angeles, California, focused on creating healthier, greener, and smarter buildings. Founded in 2014 in Brooklyn, New York, by Donnel Baird and Morris Cox, the company specializes in retrofitting urban buildings with advanced energy efficiency technologies and green heating and cooling systems. BlocPower identifies energy-wasting buildings and utilizes a proprietary machine learning platform to determine the most effective retrofits for maximizing energy savings. The company connects various stakeholders, including government agencies, utilities, building owners, and equipment providers, to facilitate these upgrades. With a mission to serve financially underserved communities, BlocPower has completed projects in nearly 1,000 buildings, helping customers save 20–40% on their annual energy bills. By leveraging data and innovative financing, BlocPower aims to reduce carbon emissions and improve health outcomes while addressing the climate crisis.
Promise
Series A in 2021
Promise simplifies government debt and helps people pay their bills. We partner with utilities and government agencies to offer a variety of convenient and flexible payment options, including zero-interest installment plans and relief distribution. We use sophisticated outreach methods that make it easy for customers to sign up and manage their plans. Ultimately, our technology maximizes government revenue while helping customers pay off debt sooner and with fewer penalties. Promise is a team of technology experts from companies like Palantir, Stripe, Uber and Google and leaders from the public sector. We are backed by a diverse group of venture capital firms like Kapor Capital, Y Combinator, First Round and RocNation.
Driver Technologies
Venture Round in 2021
Driver Technologies Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in mobile application software focused on enhancing road safety. Founded in 2017, the company offers a hardware-free app that allows users to video record their trips while providing real-time alerts about potential hazards, such as the risk of colliding with other vehicles or pedestrians, lane drifting, and drowsiness. The app incorporates voice control features, facilitating safe access to entertainment, news, and navigation services without requiring physical interaction. Additionally, Driver Technologies aims to help users document their driving experiences, which can be useful for insurance purposes and improving overall safety on the road.
Planet FWD
Seed Round in 2020
Planet FWD is a San Francisco-based company focused on creating snacks from regenerative ingredients to mitigate carbon emissions in the food system. By sourcing from farmers who employ carbon-capturing practices, the company aims to promote sustainable agriculture. Planet FWD also operates a regenerative food platform that connects brands with consumers interested in climate-friendly products. In addition to developing carbon-neutral food items, the company provides compostable packaging to further reduce consumers' carbon footprints. Furthermore, Planet FWD offers a carbon management platform that helps consumer brands measure their product or company emissions and develop customized plans for reducing their carbon impact, thereby fostering sustainability and enhancing consumer trust.
Planet FWD
Seed Round in 2020
Planet FWD is a San Francisco-based company focused on creating snacks from regenerative ingredients to mitigate carbon emissions in the food system. By sourcing from farmers who employ carbon-capturing practices, the company aims to promote sustainable agriculture. Planet FWD also operates a regenerative food platform that connects brands with consumers interested in climate-friendly products. In addition to developing carbon-neutral food items, the company provides compostable packaging to further reduce consumers' carbon footprints. Furthermore, Planet FWD offers a carbon management platform that helps consumer brands measure their product or company emissions and develop customized plans for reducing their carbon impact, thereby fostering sustainability and enhancing consumer trust.
Elation Health
Series C in 2020
Elation Health, Inc. is a technology company that focuses on enhancing the physician-patient relationship through its provider-centric clinical electronic health records platform. Founded in 2008 and based in San Francisco, the company offers independent primary care practices a comprehensive solution to manage their operations while minimizing administrative burdens. Elation Health's secure application facilitates communication between patients and their doctors, allowing patients to manage their health effectively. By delivering clinical-first solutions, Elation Health supports primary care providers in delivering high-quality, personalized care, enabling them to thrive in a changing healthcare environment. The company was previously known as ElationEMR Inc. until it rebranded in August 2016.
Career Karma
Series A in 2020
Career Karma, Inc. is a company that provides an application designed to help individuals discover coding courses and bootcamps. The platform enables users to browse a wide range of programs in areas such as web development, software engineering, data science, cybersecurity, and more. By offering free coaching and peer mentorship, Career Karma supports over 150,000 members in navigating their career transitions. The application features a directory of approximately 9,000 bootcamps and trade schools, allowing users to compare courses and read student reviews to find the best fit for their needs. Additionally, the mobile app facilitates connections with current students and alumni, further assisting users in preparing for admission and achieving their career goals. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, Career Karma aims to empower individuals from diverse backgrounds to enhance their skills and advance their careers in technology.
Encantos
Seed Round in 2020
Encantos Media Studios is an entertainment and educational company based in Culver City, California, with additional offices in Los Angeles and New York. Founded in 2015, Encantos creates a diverse range of content, including apps, books, toys, and videos, aimed at empowering creatives to tell their stories. The company connects children with skilled storytellers through an online platform designed to teach essential 21st-century skills. Encantos has garnered recognition through numerous awards and accolades from prestigious organizations such as CNN, Forbes, and The New York Times, highlighting its commitment to quality educational content and innovation in children's media.
Aclima
Series B in 2020
Aclima Inc. is a climate-tech company based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Portland, Oregon, and New York City. Founded in 2007, Aclima specializes in the design and deployment of advanced environmental sensor networks that measure air pollution and greenhouse gases. The company’s technology provides high-resolution data, offering insights at block-by-block and source-level detail. Aclima Pro, their professional analytics software, translates vast amounts of scientific measurements into actionable intelligence for governments, businesses, and communities. By focusing on environmental health, Aclima aims to catalyze significant climate action, reduce emissions, and promote clean air for all. The company serves both commercial and government sectors and is backed by investors committed to climate innovation.
Welcome
Series A in 2020
Welcome is a virtual events platform that specializes in creating comprehensive and immersive online experiences. Founded in 2019 and based in Denver, Colorado, Welcome aims to enhance the quality of virtual events by providing tools that allow users to design and execute events that rival productions from Hollywood studios. The platform addresses common challenges associated with virtual events, ensuring that technical mishaps do not detract from the overall experience. By focusing on high-quality production values, Welcome helps organizations deliver memorable and engaging virtual experiences that reflect positively on their brands.
Curve Health
Seed Round in 2020
Curve Health, Inc. is an innovative online platform focused on enhancing senior care by integrating telemedicine, health information exchange, predictive analytics, and smart billing. Founded in 2020 and based in New York, the platform facilitates remote care for patients in skilled nursing facilities, at home, and in emergency situations, significantly reducing the need for patient transfers to emergency departments. By streamlining communication and operations between healthcare providers and post-acute facilities, Curve Health improves care quality and patient outcomes while optimizing resource allocation. The platform also accelerates reimbursement processes and automates documentation, making it a comprehensive solution for modern healthcare challenges in senior care.
Edlyft
Seed Round in 2020
Edlyft, founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, provides a comprehensive support system for college students pursuing computer science. The company connects students with tutors, mentors, and peer support to enhance their learning experience. In addition to individual tutoring, Edlyft develops software that facilitates job training programs for major corporations such as Google, Dropbox, and LinkedIn. These companies utilize Edlyft's platform to up-skill students and screen potential candidates for future employment. By offering mentorship, internship preparation, and access to study tools, Edlyft aims to prepare students for in-demand roles within the tech industry and streamline their transition into the workforce.
Zero Grocery
Seed Round in 2020
Zero Grocery Inc. is an online grocery retailer based in Redwood City, California, that specializes in a subscription-based delivery service focused on sustainability. Founded in 2019, the company aims to eliminate single-use plastics from the food supply chain by offering groceries in reusable packaging. This approach not only provides convenience for customers but also promotes a zero-waste lifestyle, aligning with growing consumer demand for environmentally friendly practices in grocery shopping.
PadSplit
Series A in 2020
PadSplit, Inc. is an affordable housing technology company based in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 2017. It operates a digital marketplace that enables property owners to convert single-family homes into multi-unit residences by renting out individual rooms with shared common spaces and bathrooms. The platform facilitates affordable housing for low-income individuals, providing a house-sharing service that promotes financial stability and savings among residents. By aligning the interests of residents, property owners, and communities, PadSplit aims to make affordable housing accessible within the private market, thereby empowering individuals to improve their living conditions and transform their lives.
Bodyport
Series A in 2020
Bodyport Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in the development of sensor-equipped weighing scales designed specifically for cardiac patients. The company's flagship offering is a biomarker-driven virtual clinic aimed at the prevention and management of heart disease. Utilizing proprietary sensor technology, Bodyport's device measures critical health metrics such as blood pressure, heart rate, heart rate variability, and arterial stiffness through the feet. This data helps healthcare providers assess patients' overall health and identify early signs of cardiovascular disease, facilitating timely interventions to prevent hospitalizations and enhance quality of life. In addition to its hardware, Bodyport offers an online patient portal and educational resources to support users in managing their health. The company was incorporated in 2015.
Compaas
Seed Round in 2020
Compaas is a company that offers a Compensation Intelligence Platform designed to assist growing organizations in making informed decisions regarding employee compensation. Founded in 2017 by Lisa Dusseault and Bethanye Blount in San Francisco, the platform consolidates compensation data and provides analytics and strategy tools tailored for both startups and enterprise-level companies. By allowing users to forecast and observe real-time market trends, Compaas enables businesses to develop effective compensation strategies and manage their operating expenses more efficiently, ultimately enhancing communication with employees and minimizing potential errors in compensation management.
Bloomlife
Series A in 2020
Bloomlife is a women's health company focused on addressing critical challenges in maternal health through an innovative remote care platform. By integrating connected devices with cloud-based data analytics, Bloomlife enhances access to care and empowers expectant mothers while providing clinicians with essential information to better screen and manage pregnancy complications. The company's prenatal wearable technology is designed to assess fetal health, enabling the identification of potential complications that could lead to serious outcomes such as brain damage or stillbirth. This approach marks a significant departure from traditional methods of managing high-risk pregnancies, which often involve frequent in-person appointments and lengthy referral processes. Bloomlife aims to be a leader in remote maternal care, facilitating timely interventions and support for women, regardless of geographic barriers.
Oula Health
Seed Round in 2020
Oula Health, Inc. specializes in maternity care services, offering both in-clinic and home-based prenatal care. Founded in 2019 and located in Brooklyn, New York, Oula aims to transform the maternity care experience by integrating obstetrics and midwifery. The company focuses on providing a personalized and evidence-based approach to pregnancy, combining modern medical practices with a compassionate understanding of human needs. Through its innovative maternity center, Oula sets a new standard for pregnancy care that emphasizes both medical expertise and personal connection.
Bridge Money
Seed Round in 2020
Bridge Money, Inc. is a financial technology company founded in 2018 and based in Chicago, Illinois. It has developed a mobile banking platform that offers a variety of services including account activation, mobile check deposits, and free access to Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). The platform also features a secure debit card with no associated fees, and users benefit from the absence of overdraft charges. Bridge Money focuses on empowering users to enhance their financial well-being on a daily basis.
Planet FWD
Seed Round in 2020
Planet FWD is a San Francisco-based company focused on creating snacks from regenerative ingredients to mitigate carbon emissions in the food system. By sourcing from farmers who employ carbon-capturing practices, the company aims to promote sustainable agriculture. Planet FWD also operates a regenerative food platform that connects brands with consumers interested in climate-friendly products. In addition to developing carbon-neutral food items, the company provides compostable packaging to further reduce consumers' carbon footprints. Furthermore, Planet FWD offers a carbon management platform that helps consumer brands measure their product or company emissions and develop customized plans for reducing their carbon impact, thereby fostering sustainability and enhancing consumer trust.
Encantos
Seed Round in 2020
Encantos Media Studios is an entertainment and educational company based in Culver City, California, with additional offices in Los Angeles and New York. Founded in 2015, Encantos creates a diverse range of content, including apps, books, toys, and videos, aimed at empowering creatives to tell their stories. The company connects children with skilled storytellers through an online platform designed to teach essential 21st-century skills. Encantos has garnered recognition through numerous awards and accolades from prestigious organizations such as CNN, Forbes, and The New York Times, highlighting its commitment to quality educational content and innovation in children's media.
Thalamus
Venture Round in 2019
Thalamus is a digital interviewing platform designed to enhance the scheduling process for residency and fellowship applicants in graduate medical education. The web-based system streamlines the application experience for both candidates and program administrators by providing tools for efficient interview management. It allows applicants to self-schedule interviews, significantly reducing the need for extensive communication via phone calls and emails. Thalamus also handles confirmations, cancellations, and rescheduling, enabling administrators to prioritize personal engagement during the recruitment process. Additionally, the platform's real-time scheduling capabilities facilitate coordinated interview dates, helping candidates minimize travel time by organizing interviews within specific geographical regions.
Joonko
Seed Round in 2019
Joonko is an AI-powered platform focused on enhancing diversity and inclusion within organizations. Founded in 2017 and based in Birmingham, Alabama, Joonko enables companies to make meaningful improvements in diversity and belonging by providing tools for talent acquisition teams. The platform helps recruiters access a broad pool of over 12,000 active, qualified, and diverse candidates by integrating seamlessly with existing applicant tracking systems. This integration allows organizations to reduce their hiring cycle by 17%, matching over 100 hires each month. Additionally, Joonko's technology analyzes real-time data from various SaaS platforms to identify and address unconscious biases in the workplace, offering executives and employees actionable insights and recommendations.
Saltbox
Seed Round in 2019
Saltbox, Inc. is a provider of co-working and co-warehousing rental services, catering to importers, exporters, distributors, and e-commerce operators. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company offers flexible office spaces and private warehouse suites designed to support small businesses. Its facilities include essential amenities such as Wi-Fi, loading docks, warehouse equipment, conference rooms, and common areas, along with specialized features like temperature-controlled environments and enterprise security. Saltbox aims to foster an entrepreneurial community, enabling clients to efficiently operate, store, and ship goods from a single location.
Ginger
Series C in 2019
Ginger is a telemental health provider delivering evidence-based behavioral health coaching, therapy, and psychiatry from a smartphone. Ginger's on-demand system brings together behavioral health coaches, therapists, and psychiatrists, who work as a team to deliver personalized care, right through your smartphone. The app provides members with access to the support they need within seconds, 24/7, 365 days a year. Millions of people have access to Ginger through leading employers, health plans, and its network of partners.
Blokable
Series A in 2019
Blokable, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in manufacturing pre-fabricated steel frame modular housing units for various development projects in the United States, including residential, retail, and mixed-use applications. Established in 2016, Blokable offers a vertically integrated solution that streamlines the housing creation process by combining design, planning, financing, permitting, and manufacturing. Their innovative building system allows for the design and delivery of fully functional modular structures that can be configured and stacked in multiple ways, catering to diverse building needs. This approach significantly reduces the time and costs associated with developing multi-family housing, while also promoting community equity and accessibility. Blokable's focus on efficiency and affordability aims to address the challenges of housing development and contribute to the creation of connected communities.
Ethic
Series A in 2019
Ethic is a company that develops a technology platform focused on simplifying financial planning and portfolio management. The platform utilizes data-driven investment consulting technology to create sustainable investment portfolios. It is designed to minimize tracking errors relative to established passive indices, allowing family offices, health advisers, and endowment foundations to offer tailored sustainability insights and efficient passive portfolio construction for their clients.
Career Karma
Seed Round in 2019
Career Karma, Inc. is a company that provides an application designed to help individuals discover coding courses and bootcamps. The platform enables users to browse a wide range of programs in areas such as web development, software engineering, data science, cybersecurity, and more. By offering free coaching and peer mentorship, Career Karma supports over 150,000 members in navigating their career transitions. The application features a directory of approximately 9,000 bootcamps and trade schools, allowing users to compare courses and read student reviews to find the best fit for their needs. Additionally, the mobile app facilitates connections with current students and alumni, further assisting users in preparing for admission and achieving their career goals. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, Career Karma aims to empower individuals from diverse backgrounds to enhance their skills and advance their careers in technology.
SV Academy
Series A in 2019
SV Academy, founded in 2017, is an online educational platform that aims to democratize access to careers in sales and customer success for individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. The organization connects over 400 SaaS employers with a community of rigorously trained talent, offering services such as skill-building, mentorship, job placement assistance, and ongoing support after employment. With a focus on preparing graduates with the necessary skills and confidence, SV Academy provides weekly coaching and mentoring sessions led by experienced business development executives. The effectiveness of its program is reflected in the fact that 60% of graduates receive promotions within their first year. Recognized for its innovative approach to education, SV Academy is supported by several prominent investors and continues to foster a strong network for alumni through various events and coaching opportunities.
AnswersNow
Seed Round in 2019
AnswersNow, Inc. is a technology-driven company that specializes in supporting parents and caregivers of children with autism. Founded in 2016 and based in Richmond, Virginia, it offers a mobile platform that provides educational resources, behavioral learning tools, and on-demand expert support. The platform facilitates a step-by-step learning process for children, allowing caregivers to save, store, and monitor their progress effectively. AnswersNow's telehealth services connect families with board-certified behavioral analysts through private texts and videos, offering personalized counseling and emotional support tailored to individual needs. This approach aims to make applied behavior analysis therapy more accessible to families, regardless of their circumstances or location.
Homeroom
Seed Round in 2019
Homeroom is an after-school enrichment platform that facilitates the organization, booking, and management of classes at school sites. It connects teachers with parents and students, providing tools that simplify registration and streamline tutoring sessions. The platform serves as a comprehensive administrative solution, enabling parents to efficiently manage after-school enrichment programs and process payments. By offering these services, Homeroom aims to enhance the after-school experience for families and educators alike.
Bitwise Industries
Series A in 2019
Bitwise Industries Inc. is a technology ecosystem company based in Fresno, California, focused on enhancing the local technology landscape. Established in 2013, the company operates Geekwise Academy, which provides accelerated coding education aimed at individuals of all ages, particularly from marginalized backgrounds. In addition to educational services, Bitwise Industries runs a custom software development firm, Shift3 Technologies, that connects experienced developers with entry-level programmers to create software solutions. The company also fosters community and collaboration by developing tech venues and co-working spaces that serve as hubs for technologists and technology companies. Through these initiatives, Bitwise Industries aims to empower individuals with vital tech skills and create pathways to meaningful careers in the technology sector.
PadSplit
Seed Round in 2019
PadSplit, Inc. is an affordable housing technology company based in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 2017. It operates a digital marketplace that enables property owners to convert single-family homes into multi-unit residences by renting out individual rooms with shared common spaces and bathrooms. The platform facilitates affordable housing for low-income individuals, providing a house-sharing service that promotes financial stability and savings among residents. By aligning the interests of residents, property owners, and communities, PadSplit aims to make affordable housing accessible within the private market, thereby empowering individuals to improve their living conditions and transform their lives.
Binti
Venture Round in 2019
Binti, Inc. is a technology company based in Oakland, California, that focuses on improving the foster care and adoption processes. Founded in 2013, Binti offers a platform that allows parents to complete home study paperwork online and connects them with a network of social workers and agencies for home visits and guidance throughout the adoption journey. The platform serves over 300 child welfare agencies across 33 states, assisting in the care of more than 30% of children in the U.S. child welfare system. Binti's software streamlines the recruitment, licensing, and matching of foster parents, while also supporting families in need to promote reunification with their children. The company's tools have demonstrated significant effectiveness, with agencies reporting an 80% increase in licensed families and reductions in approval times and social worker workload. Binti is committed to its mission of ensuring that every child has a safe and loving family, backed by investments from various venture capital firms.
Make School
Series B in 2019
Make School Inc. is an educational institution based in San Francisco, California, that offers both in-person courses and online tutorials focused on product development and technology. Founded in 2011, the organization provides a higher education degree program designed to bridge the gap between education and employment for high school graduates. Its curriculum covers essential areas such as computer science theory, application development, web development, open source software, networking, and communication skills. By partnering with established universities, Make School delivers instructional, curricular, and admissions services, ensuring that its educational offerings remain relevant to the modern economy and accessible to students from diverse backgrounds. This approach enables students to effectively prepare for careers as software developers or startup founders.
Ajua
Series A in 2019
Ajua operates as a social commerce platform designed to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in expanding their customer base and enhancing business growth. The company provides a comprehensive operating system that enables businesses to create a free online profile, facilitating their discovery by potential customers. Ajua's platform allows businesses to purchase online advertisements on popular social media channels and search engines using mobile airtime. Furthermore, it offers a native payment solution that enables businesses to accept both offline and online payments securely, without disclosing personal information such as bank account details. With over 100,000 businesses on its network, Ajua aims to improve customer engagement and decision-making by fostering direct communication between businesses and their customers.
Daivergent
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Daivergent Inc. is a company that specializes in creating a platform tailored for individuals on the autism spectrum, facilitating their entry into the digital workforce. Founded in 2018 and based in New York, Daivergent offers a range of services including data entry, data enrichment, quality assurance, and training data generation. The platform serves as a bridge between neurodivergent talent and enterprise clients, enabling companies to meet their data-labeling needs while providing job opportunities for those with disabilities. By supporting various industries such as artificial intelligence and healthcare, Daivergent aims to empower the adult disability population and promote inclusivity in the workforce.
Encantos
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Encantos Media Studios is an entertainment and educational company based in Culver City, California, with additional offices in Los Angeles and New York. Founded in 2015, Encantos creates a diverse range of content, including apps, books, toys, and videos, aimed at empowering creatives to tell their stories. The company connects children with skilled storytellers through an online platform designed to teach essential 21st-century skills. Encantos has garnered recognition through numerous awards and accolades from prestigious organizations such as CNN, Forbes, and The New York Times, highlighting its commitment to quality educational content and innovation in children's media.
Arcus Financial Intelligence
Series A in 2018
Arcus Financial Intelligence, Inc. is a New York-based company that develops and operates an application program interface (API) platform designed for banks and financial institutions. The platform focuses on managing consumer bills and financial data, offering real-time bill management and payment services. Users can gain insights into their family finances, including details about outstanding bills, amounts owed, and due dates. Additionally, Arcus provides a multi-rail payment platform that facilitates various payment methods, making payments more accessible for consumers. Founded in 2012 and originally known as Regalii Inc., the company rebranded to Arcus Financial Intelligence, Inc. in June 2018.
Ethic
Venture Round in 2018
Ethic is a company that develops a technology platform focused on simplifying financial planning and portfolio management. The platform utilizes data-driven investment consulting technology to create sustainable investment portfolios. It is designed to minimize tracking errors relative to established passive indices, allowing family offices, health advisers, and endowment foundations to offer tailored sustainability insights and efficient passive portfolio construction for their clients.
Court Buddy
Series A in 2018
Court Buddy is an online platform that connects clients with attorneys for various legal services tailored to their specific needs, expertise, and location in the United States. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a marketplace where clients can find vetted solo attorneys for personal and business legal matters, including civil and criminal defense. Court Buddy allows clients to engage attorneys based on their budget, providing a range of a-la-carte legal services at flat rates. The platform features tools such as instant messaging, video chat, and secure payment options through its 'CourtBuddy Chat' app and 'CB Direct Pay' service, enhancing communication and transaction efficiency between clients and attorneys. Recognized for its innovative approach, Court Buddy has received accolades, including the American Bar Association’s Legal Access Award and praise from notable figures in entrepreneurship.
Worklete
Series A in 2018
Worklete is the habit and skill-building application for today’s frontline workforce. Based on 40 years of training and safety experience with frontline teams, the Worklete platform uses data to engineer out the human coach. Worklete provides users an always-on mobile coach for a personalized learning experience to build lasting habits and reduce the risk of injury. The company has helped their clients such as Penske Logistics, Hub Group Trucking, Sierra Nevada Brewing, and Nestle Waters reduce upwards of 50% of annual injuries, saving tens of millions of dollars in injury-related costs and inefficiencies while helping hard-working folks on the frontline stay employed and return home healthy. Worklete is headquartered in San Francisco and has secured $8M in funding from Trinity Ventures, Launch Capital, RiverPark Ventures, and Kapor Capital. To learn more, visit http://worklete.com/.
Five to Nine
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Five to Nine offers a culture engagement solution aimed at enhancing workplace connectivity and inclusion. The company has developed an online employee engagement platform that focuses on the management and evaluation of both virtual and in-person internal programs. This platform integrates workflows and collects event analytics and feedback, allowing human resource teams to assess employee participation and sentiments effectively. By fostering communities of interest within organizations, Five to Nine helps promote a more inclusive workplace environment, enabling companies to improve the overall employee experience.
Driver Technologies
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Driver Technologies Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in mobile application software focused on enhancing road safety. Founded in 2017, the company offers a hardware-free app that allows users to video record their trips while providing real-time alerts about potential hazards, such as the risk of colliding with other vehicles or pedestrians, lane drifting, and drowsiness. The app incorporates voice control features, facilitating safe access to entertainment, news, and navigation services without requiring physical interaction. Additionally, Driver Technologies aims to help users document their driving experiences, which can be useful for insurance purposes and improving overall safety on the road.
Swing Education
Series B in 2018
Swing Education, Inc. operates an online platform that connects K-12 schools with substitute teachers to address staffing shortages. Established in 2015 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company aims to facilitate the hiring process for substitute teachers, which is essential as U.S. students spend a significant portion of their educational experience with substitutes. The platform alleviates the logistical challenges faced by school administrators, such as recruiting, screening, scheduling, and compensating substitute teachers. By providing an on-demand marketplace, Swing Education helps schools efficiently fill hard-to-fill absences, ensuring that educational continuity is maintained and that teachers can focus on their primary responsibilities.
Compaas
Seed Round in 2018
Compaas is a company that offers a Compensation Intelligence Platform designed to assist growing organizations in making informed decisions regarding employee compensation. Founded in 2017 by Lisa Dusseault and Bethanye Blount in San Francisco, the platform consolidates compensation data and provides analytics and strategy tools tailored for both startups and enterprise-level companies. By allowing users to forecast and observe real-time market trends, Compaas enables businesses to develop effective compensation strategies and manage their operating expenses more efficiently, ultimately enhancing communication with employees and minimizing potential errors in compensation management.
Aclima
Series A in 2018
Aclima Inc. is a climate-tech company based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Portland, Oregon, and New York City. Founded in 2007, Aclima specializes in the design and deployment of advanced environmental sensor networks that measure air pollution and greenhouse gases. The company’s technology provides high-resolution data, offering insights at block-by-block and source-level detail. Aclima Pro, their professional analytics software, translates vast amounts of scientific measurements into actionable intelligence for governments, businesses, and communities. By focusing on environmental health, Aclima aims to catalyze significant climate action, reduce emissions, and promote clean air for all. The company serves both commercial and government sectors and is backed by investors committed to climate innovation.
Lend Street Financial
Series A in 2018
Lend Street Financial, Inc. specializes in consumer lending solutions aimed at individuals facing financial difficulties. The company assists clients in refinancing existing debt and offers negotiation services with creditors to secure discounts on their debts. This enables customers to reduce their overall financial burden while working towards rebuilding their credit. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Oakland, California, Lend Street serves various states, including Arizona, California, Florida, and Texas, among others. By establishing partnerships within the financial sector, the company is able to provide valuable support to those seeking to regain control of their financial lives.
Selected
Seed Round in 2018
Selected, Inc. is a recruiting platform dedicated to connecting K-12 teachers with schools that align with their preferences in various urban areas, including New York City, New Jersey, Connecticut, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, the company offers its services free of charge to teachers, aiming to enhance teacher retention and improve hiring practices, particularly in high-need communities. Selected's innovative platform utilizes profile-matching technology to facilitate the job search process, allowing educators to access information about numerous public and private independent schools. Through this approach, Selected strives to create meaningful matches between teachers and schools, ultimately benefiting both educators and the educational institutions they serve.
Allovue
Series A in 2018
Allovue, Inc. is a financial software company dedicated to supporting school districts and K-12 education departments in the United States. Founded in 2013 and based in Baltimore, Maryland, Allovue develops innovative solutions that enable educators to effectively budget, manage, and evaluate financial resources. Its flagship product, Balance, integrates with existing accounting and data systems, allowing district officials, principals, and administrators to visualize and analyze spending, track expenditures, identify trends, and plan for future investments. The platform facilitates communication of district budgets to staff, boards, and community leaders, ensuring alignment with educational goals. Additionally, Allovue offers supplemental services, including funding equity analysis and financial management training, aimed at empowering education decision-makers to allocate resources equitably and strategically to enhance student outcomes.
Ajua
Series A in 2018
Ajua operates as a social commerce platform designed to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in expanding their customer base and enhancing business growth. The company provides a comprehensive operating system that enables businesses to create a free online profile, facilitating their discovery by potential customers. Ajua's platform allows businesses to purchase online advertisements on popular social media channels and search engines using mobile airtime. Furthermore, it offers a native payment solution that enables businesses to accept both offline and online payments securely, without disclosing personal information such as bank account details. With over 100,000 businesses on its network, Ajua aims to improve customer engagement and decision-making by fostering direct communication between businesses and their customers.
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