Kapor Capital

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.

Adam Aguilera

Senior Associate

Brandon Boros

Venture Partner

Alex Chen

Principal

Brian Dixon

Managing Partner

Batul Joffrey

Principal

Lisa Molinaro

Principal

Uriridiakoghene (Ulili) Onovakpuri

Partner

278 past transactions

Subscript

Series A in 2025
Subscript is a platform designed to help users develop, understand, and manage subscription businesses effectively. The company's software enables users to track and analyze key subscription metrics such as annual recurring revenue, net revenue retention, customer acquisition cost, and lifetime value. By providing real-time insights into these metrics, Subscript allows finance teams to assess the performance of their subscription models and make informed decisions. Through its tools, users can also segment their customer base for deeper analysis, facilitating a better understanding of their business dynamics.

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 measure reading challenges. The platform aids public libraries and schools in engaging families and promoting children's literacy by offering digital reading programs, motivation tools, and fundraising services. By utilizing Beanstack's application, users can track reading activities and gain actionable insights, ultimately fostering a stronger reading culture through well-structured reading challenges. Beanstack operates as a subsidiary of Zoobean, Inc.

Penny Finance

Seed Round in 2024
Penny Finance is a company that specializes in providing personalized financial mentorship tailored for women who are at the beginning of their financial journeys. The company offers an online platform equipped with step-by-step e-learning tools and money insights designed to simulate traditional one-on-one advising models. Penny Finance aims to empower young women by delivering real-world financial education, helping them build confidence in managing their finances, debt, and investments.

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 company that develops a health tracking application aimed at individuals living with diabetes. The app features a virtual character designed to engage users through gamification and interactive conversations, encouraging them to record their wellness data daily and adhere to healthy routines. Eddii provides helpful tips via weekly reports and rewards users for maintaining healthy practices and performance within the app.

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 is dedicated to enhancing primary care infrastructure for vulnerable communities, focusing on Medicaid and Medicare patients. As the first tech-enabled care team, they support safety-net primary care systems by acting as an extension of clinical staff, delivering personalized and high-touch care experiences. Their approach addresses various barriers to healthcare access, including transportation issues, housing and food insecurity, and limitations in mobile phone access. To facilitate effective care delivery, Pair Team is developing a unique platform that ensures adherence to clinical best practices, integrates services with community-based organizations, and automates administrative tasks, allowing clinicians to concentrate more on patient interaction. The company employs a diverse team of professionals, including community health workers, registered nurses, and behavioral health clinicians, to provide comprehensive support tailored to the needs of low-income individuals, thereby promoting a holistic and patient-centered care model.

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 dedicated to manufacturing and selling wellness products specifically for women's hygiene, focusing on urinary incontinence care. Established in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products, including pads, briefs, liners, and wipes. Attn: Grace distinguishes itself by utilizing innovative, plant-based materials derived from sugarcane waste, ensuring that its products are both effective and skin-safe. The company is committed to addressing the stigma surrounding urinary incontinence, providing reliable information and support for women facing this condition. By combining cutting-edge technology with an emphasis on health and wellbeing, Attn: Grace aims to deliver high-performance hygiene solutions that cater to the needs of women experiencing bladder leakage.

Driver Technologies

Venture Round in 2023
Driver Technologies Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in developing mobile application software aimed at enhancing road safety and improving the driving experience. Founded in 2017, the company offers a hardware-free app that allows users to video record their trips while receiving real-time alerts for potential hazards, such as the risk of colliding with other vehicles or pedestrians, lane drifting, and driver distraction. The app also features voice control capabilities, enabling users to interact with their devices safely while driving. In addition to its primary safety functions, the application provides augmented reality navigation and access to various entertainment and communication options, making it a comprehensive tool for modern drivers. By combining video recording with artificial intelligence-driven alerts, Driver Technologies aims to empower users to document their journeys, enhance their safety, and potentially reduce auto insurance costs.

Scene Health

Series B in 2023
Scene Health is a healthcare company dedicated to addressing the longstanding issue of medication nonadherence through an innovative approach that combines technology, science, and personalized support. Formerly known as Emocha Health, the company enhances the standard of care known as Directly Observed Therapy by offering a comprehensive model of care that includes personalized video coaching, education, and motivational content. Its mobile app facilitates daily video check-ins, allowing patients to connect with a dedicated care team of pharmacists, nurses, and health coaches from anywhere at any time. Scene Health engages over 120 customers across the healthcare sector, focusing on improving medication adherence for individuals with chronic and infectious diseases. By empowering patients to identify and overcome barriers to adherence, particularly those related to social determinants of health, Scene Health aims to significantly improve health outcomes while addressing the $500 billion challenge of medication nonadherence.

Blokable

Funding Round in 2023
Blokable is a company based in Seattle, Washington, that specializes in manufacturing pre-fabricated steel frame modular housing units. Founded in 2016, Blokable designs, manufactures, and delivers fully-functional modular structures for residential, retail, and mixed-use projects. The company's vertically integrated solution streamlines the traditional development process, reducing the cost and time required to create new multi-family housing. Blokable engages throughout the entire housing creation process, from design and manufacturing to delivery and operation, offering a variety of floorplans and wall configurations suitable for different building types. This approach aims to create prosperity and equity in communities by providing affordable housing solutions at scale.

Shifted Energy

Seed Round in 2023
Shifted Energy, Inc. is a technology company based in Honolulu, Hawaii, that specializes in transforming electric water heaters into demand response assets that support grid stability and facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources. Founded in 2014, the company offers innovative software solutions and controllers, including Grid Maestro, a virtual power plant, and Tempo, a retrofit controller for electric water heaters. Their technology enables the consumption of excess renewable energy by preheating water while optimizing hot water availability through advanced algorithms. Additionally, Shifted Energy provides rapid demand response capabilities and value-added services such as leak detection, maintenance alerts, and automated power management for unoccupied units. By focusing on electric water heaters and other grid-interactive devices, Shifted Energy enhances the efficiency of energy resources and improves the overall experience for utilities, energy aggregators, building managers, homeowners, and renters.

Kai XR

Seed Round in 2023
Kai XR is a company focused on developing inclusive mixed reality spaces that allow children to explore, dream, and create. By leveraging virtual reality technology, it provides educational resources for educators, parents, and lifelong learners, facilitating early adoption of mixed reality in education. The company's platform offers culturally relevant learning opportunities, enabling the creation of accessible virtual reality classrooms and field trips for children. With offerings like virtual field trips to museums, Kai XR aims to enrich educational experiences without the associated costs or logistical challenges of traditional outings. The company is set to launch its new kid-friendly virtual reality platform, expanding its commitment to fostering creativity and learning in an immersive environment.

BlocPower

Series B in 2023
BlocPower is an innovative energy technology company based in Los Angeles, California, focused on creating healthier, greener, and smarter buildings. Established in 2014, BlocPower specializes in providing solar power and energy efficiency solutions tailored for churches, schools, small businesses, non-profits, and homeowners. The company employs advanced technologies and innovative electrification equipment to enhance urban structures, identifying and retrofitting energy-wasting buildings through a proprietary machine learning platform. This platform analyzes data to determine the most effective retrofits, enabling clients to reduce energy consumption and save 20 to 40 percent on their energy bills annually. By connecting various stakeholders—including government agencies, utilities, and equipment providers—BlocPower effectively addresses energy inefficiencies in financially underserved communities, contributing to the advancement of smart and sustainable urban environments.

Simple HealthKit

Series A in 2023
Simple HealthKit is a healthcare technology firm focused on democratizing consumer health by providing high-quality, accessible, and affordable diagnostic services. The company caters to various sectors, including education, retail, payers, and providers. It specializes in testing for sexual wellness, respiratory health, chronic conditions, and other health concerns, allowing customers to receive necessary tests in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Through its innovative approach, Simple HealthKit aims to enhance healthcare accessibility and empower individuals to take charge of their health.

Affect Therapeutics

Series A in 2023
Affect Therapeutics operates a digital platform delivering addiction treatment via a mobile app. Their program employs contingency management and rewards systems to encourage healthy behaviors and habits, aiming to improve patient outcomes for various substance use disorders.

Penny Finance

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Penny Finance is a company that specializes in providing personalized financial mentorship tailored for women who are at the beginning of their financial journeys. The company offers an online platform equipped with step-by-step e-learning tools and money insights designed to simulate traditional one-on-one advising models. Penny Finance aims to empower young women by delivering real-world financial education, helping them build confidence in managing their finances, debt, and investments.

eddii

Seed Round in 2023
Eddii is a company that develops a health tracking application aimed at individuals living with diabetes. The app features a virtual character designed to engage users through gamification and interactive conversations, encouraging them to record their wellness data daily and adhere to healthy routines. Eddii provides helpful tips via weekly reports and rewards users for maintaining healthy practices and performance within the app.

Saltbox

Series B in 2022
Saltbox, Inc. is a company that specializes in co-working and co-warehousing rental services, catering primarily to importers, exporters, distributors, and e-commerce operators. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Saltbox offers flexible office spaces and private warehouse suites designed to support the needs of small businesses and entrepreneurs. The facilities include essential amenities such as Wi-Fi, loading docks, warehouse equipment, conference rooms, and common areas, creating an environment conducive to both operations and collaboration. Additionally, Saltbox fosters an entrepreneurial community, allowing its clients to efficiently manage storage, shipping, and business activities all within one location.

Daylight

Series A in 2022
Daylight is a digital banking platform based in West Hollywood, California, specifically designed for the LGBTQ+ community. Founded in 2020, Daylight offers a range of services including prepaid cards, financial tools, and advice tailored to the unique needs of its members. The platform not only facilitates smarter financial habits but also provides cashback rewards for spending at queer bars and allied businesses. By fostering a supportive community, Daylight aims to empower individuals to navigate the financial system effectively and build a secure future without compromise.

Bridge Money

Seed Round in 2022
Bridge Money, Inc. is a financial technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2018. It specializes in developing a mobile banking platform designed to enhance users' financial experience. The platform offers a range of services, including account activation, mobile check deposits, and free access to Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), along with zero overdraft fees. Additionally, Bridge Money provides a secure debit card without associated fees, aiming to simplify banking for its users and facilitate daily financial transactions.

Ethic

Series C in 2022
Ethic is a technology company that specializes in developing a data-driven platform aimed at simplifying financial planning services and portfolio management. The platform utilizes advanced investment consulting technology to create sustainable portfolios that minimize tracking error relative to established benchmarks. This functionality supports family offices, health advisers, and endowment foundations in delivering tailored sustainability insights and constructing optimized passive portfolios for their clients. Through its innovative approach, Ethic enhances the financial planning process by integrating sustainability considerations into investment strategies.

Daivergent

Seed Round in 2022
Daivergent Inc. is a company focused on creating employment opportunities for individuals on the autism spectrum and other neurodivergent populations. Founded in 2018 and based in New York, Daivergent operates a platform that connects these individuals with enterprise clients seeking workforce solutions. The platform provides a range of services, including data entry, quality assurance, and training data generation, facilitating the integration of neurodiverse talent into various industries, such as artificial intelligence and healthcare. By offering a reimbursable job-readiness and care delivery platform, Daivergent aims to empower its users and meet the growing demand for skilled workers in data-related tasks, while also helping companies efficiently fulfill their data-labeling needs.

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 a Birmingham, Alabama-based company that offers an AI-powered platform focused on enhancing diversity and inclusion within organizations. Founded in 2017, Joonko's platform serves as a diversity and inclusion coach, enabling companies to make intentional improvements in these areas. It provides talent acquisition teams with tools to access a diverse pool of candidates, streamlining the hiring process and reducing the hiring cycle by 17%. Joonko's technology integrates seamlessly with applicant tracking systems, connecting organizations to over 12,000 active, qualified, and diverse candidates across the United States. Additionally, the platform analyzes real-time data to identify unconscious workplace biases and offers actionable insights and recommendations to executives, managers, and employees.

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 focused on providing comprehensive support to medium and high-risk women throughout their pregnancy and postpartum journeys. The company employs a multidisciplinary approach, utilizing Maternity Navigators who are also certified doulas, to partner with members and enhance birth outcomes. Cayaba Care's services address a range of pregnancy-related concerns, including symptom relief, mental health support, breastfeeding assistance, and postpartum follow-up. By offering both virtual and in-person care, the company aims to alleviate stress and anxiety associated with pregnancy, ensuring that women experience a healthy and safe journey. Cayaba Care collaborates with commercial and Medicaid plans to implement standard and value-based care contracts, ultimately improving care quality and patient experience while achieving significant cost savings.

Promise

Series B in 2022
Promise Network Inc. is an organization based in Oakland, California, founded in 2017, that aims to reduce recidivism and enhance community safety by providing alternatives to incarceration. Through its application platform, Promise offers a comprehensive suite of services for arrestees who cannot afford bail, including personalized care plans that incorporate court-mandated conditions and access to essential services such as drug treatment, housing assistance, and job training. The platform facilitates intake and assessment, ongoing support, and supervision, allowing for effective communication and coordination among care teams. By working with county governments, Promise helps manage the jail population and fosters better long-term outcomes for both individuals and communities by promoting rehabilitation over incarceration.

Bootup

Seed Round in 2022
Bootup is a company that operates a marketplace designed to connect tech talent with technology companies facing a talent crisis. It aims to facilitate economic upward mobility for individuals looking to enter the tech industry by providing tools and resources that support their development. Bootup utilizes a privately labeled software-as-a-service platform that incorporates matching algorithms, employer-sponsored certifications, and concierge services to help companies manage their upskilling and reskilling initiatives. This approach enables organizations to track program completion and knowledge retention while personalizing career development for their employees. Bootup seeks to empower both aspiring tech professionals and the enterprises that drive the industry.

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, smart billing, and predictive analytics. Established in 2020 and headquartered in New York, the company aims to improve healthcare delivery for seniors by facilitating remote patient care across various settings, including skilled nursing facilities, homes, and ambulances. Curve Health's platform has successfully reduced patient transfers from skilled nursing facilities to emergency departments by over 50%. It streamlines care coordination between hospital systems and post-acute facilities, automates billing processes, and enhances the tracking of patient diagnoses and outcomes. By bridging existing gaps in healthcare delivery, Curve Health seeks to optimize resource allocation, minimize readmissions, and ensure a seamless experience for patients, ultimately leading to improved care quality and financial returns for healthcare providers.

Ribbon Education

Seed Round in 2022
Ribbon Education, founded in 2021 in Brooklyn, New York by Joe Burgess and Lisa Jiang, is a developer of a teacher-student relationship management platform aimed at enhancing the educational experience. The platform focuses on helping teachers better understand their students and improve student outcomes while reducing administrative burdens. By scaling support for online programs, Ribbon Education enables educational institutions to make online learning more affordable and effective for adult learners. The company's mission is to improve the quality of education for all students and enhance teachers' professional lives, ultimately fostering better retention and engagement in educational settings.

Career Karma

Series B in 2022
Career Karma, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that offers a mobile application designed to assist individuals in finding job training programs, particularly in technology fields such as coding, web development, data science, and cybersecurity. Launched in 2018, the platform provides users with access to a comprehensive directory of over 9,000 boot camps and trade schools, allowing career switchers to compare courses, read student reviews, and connect with current students and alumni. Through its free coaching and peer mentorship initiatives, Career Karma has attracted a diverse membership of over 150,000 individuals, helping them navigate their career paths with personalized guidance and support. The platform aims to empower users to make informed decisions about their education and career advancement, ultimately facilitating their success in the technology sector.

Searchlight

Series A in 2021
Searchlight, headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in early-stage talent assessment. Its Predictive Talent Platform automates reference checks and analyzes data to predict candidate success, enhancing hiring efficiency and effectiveness. The platform connects self-assessment and reference data with post-hire outcomes, providing real-time insights into competencies and soft skills. Searchlight aims to improve Quality of Hire by continuously learning from employee performance data, fostering a people-first approach to recruitment.

TomoCredit

Series A in 2021
TomoCredit LLC, established in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in manufacturing electronic smart and credit cards designed for millennials with limited or no credit history. The company's core product enables users to build credit and qualify for loans by analyzing alternative data sources through a proprietary algorithm. TomoCredit offers a mobile application for account management and rewards customers with cryptocurrency for their purchases, facilitating instant loan access anytime, anywhere. The founding team comprises immigrant entrepreneurs who faced credit card challenges as foreign nationals, bringing together alumni from Coinbase, Kenetic Hedge Fund, Google, MIT, and UC Berkeley.

Binti

Series B in 2021
Binti, Inc. is a technology company based in Oakland, California, that specializes in providing a comprehensive platform for the foster care and adoption processes. Founded in 2013, Binti's software simplifies the experience for parents by allowing them to complete home study paperwork online and access a network of social workers and agencies for home visits. The platform is utilized by over 300 child welfare agencies across 33 states, serving more than 30% of children in the U.S. child welfare system. Binti's tools facilitate efficient recruitment, licensing, and matching of foster parents while also supporting families in need. By addressing the complexities of child welfare, Binti has enabled agencies to license 80% more families within their first year of using the platform, significantly reducing approval times and saving social worker resources. As a for-profit, mission-driven organization, Binti is committed to ensuring that every child has a safe, loving, and stable family.

Cayaba Care

Seed Round in 2021
Cayaba Care is a maternal health company focused on providing comprehensive support to medium and high-risk women throughout their pregnancy and postpartum journeys. The company employs a multidisciplinary approach, utilizing Maternity Navigators who are also certified doulas, to partner with members and enhance birth outcomes. Cayaba Care's services address a range of pregnancy-related concerns, including symptom relief, mental health support, breastfeeding assistance, and postpartum follow-up. By offering both virtual and in-person care, the company aims to alleviate stress and anxiety associated with pregnancy, ensuring that women experience a healthy and safe journey. Cayaba Care collaborates with commercial and Medicaid plans to implement standard and value-based care contracts, ultimately improving care quality and patient experience while achieving significant cost savings.

Affect Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2021
Affect Therapeutics operates a digital platform delivering addiction treatment via a mobile app. Their program employs contingency management and rewards systems to encourage healthy behaviors and habits, aiming to improve patient outcomes for various substance use disorders.

Numerade

Series A in 2021
Numerade is an e-learning platform that specializes in providing real-time tutoring and interactive content, primarily focused on science, technology, engineering, and medical education. The company is dedicated to creating exceptional video content and educational experiences that make high-quality instruction accessible and affordable for students from diverse backgrounds. By leveraging the expertise of world-class educators, Numerade aims to close the educational opportunity gap and eliminate existing inequalities in education. Its mission is to democratize access to valuable knowledge and skills, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of teaching and learning.

Daylight

Seed Round in 2021
Daylight is a digital banking platform based in West Hollywood, California, specifically designed for the LGBTQ+ community. Founded in 2020, Daylight offers a range of services including prepaid cards, financial tools, and advice tailored to the unique needs of its members. The platform not only facilitates smarter financial habits but also provides cashback rewards for spending at queer bars and allied businesses. By fostering a supportive community, Daylight aims to empower individuals to navigate the financial system effectively and build a secure future without compromise.

Kai XR

Seed Round in 2021
Kai XR is a company focused on developing inclusive mixed reality spaces that allow children to explore, dream, and create. By leveraging virtual reality technology, it provides educational resources for educators, parents, and lifelong learners, facilitating early adoption of mixed reality in education. The company's platform offers culturally relevant learning opportunities, enabling the creation of accessible virtual reality classrooms and field trips for children. With offerings like virtual field trips to museums, Kai XR aims to enrich educational experiences without the associated costs or logistical challenges of traditional outings. The company is set to launch its new kid-friendly virtual reality platform, expanding its commitment to fostering creativity and learning in an immersive environment.

Scene Health

Series A in 2021
Scene Health is a healthcare company dedicated to addressing the longstanding issue of medication nonadherence through an innovative approach that combines technology, science, and personalized support. Formerly known as Emocha Health, the company enhances the standard of care known as Directly Observed Therapy by offering a comprehensive model of care that includes personalized video coaching, education, and motivational content. Its mobile app facilitates daily video check-ins, allowing patients to connect with a dedicated care team of pharmacists, nurses, and health coaches from anywhere at any time. Scene Health engages over 120 customers across the healthcare sector, focusing on improving medication adherence for individuals with chronic and infectious diseases. By empowering patients to identify and overcome barriers to adherence, particularly those related to social determinants of health, Scene Health aims to significantly improve health outcomes while addressing the $500 billion challenge of medication nonadherence.

Carecar

Seed Round in 2021
CareCar is a healthcare service and technology platform based in Denver, Colorado, that was founded in September 2017 by Joshua Itano. The company focuses on connecting payers, caregivers, and members to facilitate benefits management for health plan members, particularly in the areas of in-home care and non-emergent medical transportation. By leveraging real-time data, CareCar enhances the delivery of reliable care and support, enabling patients to access the services they need while improving overall health outcomes. The platform aims to streamline the interaction between patients and caregivers, providing actionable insights to optimize care nationwide.

Ethic

Series B in 2021
Ethic is a technology company that specializes in developing a data-driven platform aimed at simplifying financial planning services and portfolio management. The platform utilizes advanced investment consulting technology to create sustainable portfolios that minimize tracking error relative to established benchmarks. This functionality supports family offices, health advisers, and endowment foundations in delivering tailored sustainability insights and constructing optimized passive portfolios for their clients. Through its innovative approach, Ethic enhances the financial planning process by integrating sustainability considerations into investment strategies.

ChargerHelp!

Seed Round in 2021
ChargerHelp! is a company focused on enhancing the reliability of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure through its innovative app-based platform. The platform facilitates on-demand repairs and maintenance for EV charging stations, addressing the critical issue of station downtime that can hinder the growth of EV infrastructure. By connecting network providers with trained local technicians, ChargerHelp! improves efficiency and turnaround times while reducing operational costs. The company is poised to support the expanding demands of the EV market by enabling charging network operators to meet service level requirements and secure new contracts. With its app already in use and technicians deployed in initial markets, ChargerHelp! has established partnerships with several major EV charging network providers, positioning itself as a key player in the intersection of clean technology and workforce development.

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 innovative energy technology company based in Los Angeles, California, focused on creating healthier, greener, and smarter buildings. Established in 2014, BlocPower specializes in providing solar power and energy efficiency solutions tailored for churches, schools, small businesses, non-profits, and homeowners. The company employs advanced technologies and innovative electrification equipment to enhance urban structures, identifying and retrofitting energy-wasting buildings through a proprietary machine learning platform. This platform analyzes data to determine the most effective retrofits, enabling clients to reduce energy consumption and save 20 to 40 percent on their energy bills annually. By connecting various stakeholders—including government agencies, utilities, and equipment providers—BlocPower effectively addresses energy inefficiencies in financially underserved communities, contributing to the advancement of smart and sustainable urban environments.

Promise

Series A in 2021
Promise Network Inc. is an organization based in Oakland, California, founded in 2017, that aims to reduce recidivism and enhance community safety by providing alternatives to incarceration. Through its application platform, Promise offers a comprehensive suite of services for arrestees who cannot afford bail, including personalized care plans that incorporate court-mandated conditions and access to essential services such as drug treatment, housing assistance, and job training. The platform facilitates intake and assessment, ongoing support, and supervision, allowing for effective communication and coordination among care teams. By working with county governments, Promise helps manage the jail population and fosters better long-term outcomes for both individuals and communities by promoting rehabilitation over incarceration.

Driver Technologies

Venture Round in 2021
Driver Technologies Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in developing mobile application software aimed at enhancing road safety and improving the driving experience. Founded in 2017, the company offers a hardware-free app that allows users to video record their trips while receiving real-time alerts for potential hazards, such as the risk of colliding with other vehicles or pedestrians, lane drifting, and driver distraction. The app also features voice control capabilities, enabling users to interact with their devices safely while driving. In addition to its primary safety functions, the application provides augmented reality navigation and access to various entertainment and communication options, making it a comprehensive tool for modern drivers. By combining video recording with artificial intelligence-driven alerts, Driver Technologies aims to empower users to document their journeys, enhance their safety, and potentially reduce auto insurance costs.

Planet FWD

Seed Round in 2020
Planet FWD is a San Francisco-based company that focuses on producing snacks made from regenerative ingredients to combat climate change and reduce carbon emissions in the food system. By sourcing ingredients from farmers who employ carbon-capturing practices, Planet FWD aims to promote sustainable agriculture. The company operates a regenerative food platform that connects brands and consumers interested in creating climate-friendly products. Additionally, Planet FWD develops a carbon management platform that assists consumer brands in measuring and reducing their carbon footprints, offering tailored emissions reduction plans to enhance sustainability and build consumer confidence. Through its innovative approach, Planet FWD seeks to foster a more sustainable food ecosystem.

Planet FWD

Seed Round in 2020
Planet FWD is a San Francisco-based company that focuses on producing snacks made from regenerative ingredients to combat climate change and reduce carbon emissions in the food system. By sourcing ingredients from farmers who employ carbon-capturing practices, Planet FWD aims to promote sustainable agriculture. The company operates a regenerative food platform that connects brands and consumers interested in creating climate-friendly products. Additionally, Planet FWD develops a carbon management platform that assists consumer brands in measuring and reducing their carbon footprints, offering tailored emissions reduction plans to enhance sustainability and build consumer confidence. Through its innovative approach, Planet FWD seeks to foster a more sustainable food ecosystem.

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 San Francisco-based company that offers a mobile application designed to assist individuals in finding job training programs, particularly in technology fields such as coding, web development, data science, and cybersecurity. Launched in 2018, the platform provides users with access to a comprehensive directory of over 9,000 boot camps and trade schools, allowing career switchers to compare courses, read student reviews, and connect with current students and alumni. Through its free coaching and peer mentorship initiatives, Career Karma has attracted a diverse membership of over 150,000 individuals, helping them navigate their career paths with personalized guidance and support. The platform aims to empower users to make informed decisions about their education and career advancement, ultimately facilitating their success in the technology sector.

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 that specializes in designing and deploying large-scale environmental sensor networks. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Portland, Oregon, and New York City, Aclima focuses on measuring and analyzing air pollution and greenhouse gases with exceptional detail and precision. Its advanced measurement and analysis platforms generate real-time streaming data, which is processed and translated into actionable insights for governments, businesses, and communities through its professional analytics software, Aclima Pro. By providing block-by-block resolution and source-level insights, Aclima aims to catalyze significant climate action that protects public health, reduces emissions, and ensures clean air for all.

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, smart billing, and predictive analytics. Established in 2020 and headquartered in New York, the company aims to improve healthcare delivery for seniors by facilitating remote patient care across various settings, including skilled nursing facilities, homes, and ambulances. Curve Health's platform has successfully reduced patient transfers from skilled nursing facilities to emergency departments by over 50%. It streamlines care coordination between hospital systems and post-acute facilities, automates billing processes, and enhances the tracking of patient diagnoses and outcomes. By bridging existing gaps in healthcare delivery, Curve Health seeks to optimize resource allocation, minimize readmissions, and ensure a seamless experience for patients, ultimately leading to improved care quality and financial returns for healthcare providers.

Edlyft

Seed Round in 2020
Edlyft is an educational technology company founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California. It specializes in providing support to college students pursuing computer science through a network of tutors, mentors, and peer assistance. Edlyft develops software that facilitates job training programs for these students, enabling corporations to enhance the skills of potential future employees. Companies utilize Edlyft's platform to up-skill trainees and assess their capabilities as candidates for in-demand roles. In addition to mentorship, Edlyft's offerings include resources for internship preparation and various study tools, ensuring that students receive comprehensive support to excel in their studies and career paths.

Zero Grocery

Seed Round in 2020
Zero Grocery Inc., established in 2019 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, operates as an online retailer specializing in grocery products. The company offers a subscription-based delivery service with a focus on sustainability. All goods are delivered in reusable packaging to eliminate single-use plastics from the food system, aligning with their mission to promote zero-waste practices.

PadSplit

Series A in 2020
PadSplit, Inc. is an Atlanta-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in affordable housing solutions through a house-sharing model. It operates a digital marketplace that enables property owners to convert single-family homes into multi-unit residences, offering individual rooms with shared common areas such as kitchens and bathrooms. By focusing on the workforce, PadSplit aims to provide affordable living options for low-income individuals, allowing them to save money and potentially improve their quality of life. The platform fosters collaboration among residents, property owners, and communities, ensuring that the incentives are aligned to make affordable housing more accessible in the private market. Through its innovative approach, PadSplit empowers users to transform their living situations while promoting shared living arrangements.

Bodyport

Series A in 2020
Bodyport Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in manufacturing sensor-fitted weighing scales tailored for cardiac patients. Bodyport offers a biomarker-driven virtual clinic aimed at the prevention and management of heart disease. Its innovative device measures critical health indicators, including blood pressure, heart rate, heart rate variability, and arterial stiffness, all through sensors in the user's feet. This technology enables the detection of early signs of cardiovascular disease and supports care teams in assessing patients' overall health status. Additionally, Bodyport provides an online patient portal and educational materials to enhance patient engagement and understanding of their health.

Compaas

Seed Round in 2020
Compaas is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2017 by Lisa Dusseault and Bethanye Blount. It operates a Compensation Intelligence Platform designed to assist growing companies in making informed decisions regarding employee compensation. The platform consolidates compensation data, providing insights and analytics that enable users to forecast market trends in real-time. By offering strategic tools tailored for both startups and enterprise-level organizations, Compaas helps companies effectively manage their operating expenses related to employee compensation while enhancing communication with their workforce.

Bloomlife

Series A in 2020
Bloomlife is a pioneering women's health company focused on enhancing maternal care through innovative technology. By integrating connected devices with cloud-based data analytics, Bloomlife aims to improve access to care for expectant mothers and empower them with crucial information. The company's remote maternal care platform facilitates the monitoring of high-risk pregnancies, allowing obstetricians to better assess maternal and fetal risks and educate patients effectively. Bloomlife’s solutions reduce the need for frequent in-person appointments and lengthy referral processes, thus streamlining the management of pregnancy complications. With a commitment to redefining maternal health, Bloomlife seeks to become the leading provider of remote care for expectant women worldwide, ultimately improving health outcomes for mothers and babies.

Oula Health

Seed Round in 2020
Oula Health, Inc. is a maternity care provider based in Brooklyn, New York, established in 2019. The company focuses on redesigning maternity care by integrating obstetrics and midwifery to create a personalized and evidence-based experience for expecting families. Oula operates clinics and offers home-based prenatal care services, aiming to set a new standard for pregnancy care that harmonizes modern medical practices with a compassionate approach. Through its innovative model, Oula Health seeks to enhance the overall maternity care experience for its clients.

Bridge Money

Seed Round in 2020
Bridge Money, Inc. is a financial technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2018. It specializes in developing a mobile banking platform designed to enhance users' financial experience. The platform offers a range of services, including account activation, mobile check deposits, and free access to Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), along with zero overdraft fees. Additionally, Bridge Money provides a secure debit card without associated fees, aiming to simplify banking for its users and facilitate daily financial transactions.

Planet FWD

Seed Round in 2020
Planet FWD is a San Francisco-based company that focuses on producing snacks made from regenerative ingredients to combat climate change and reduce carbon emissions in the food system. By sourcing ingredients from farmers who employ carbon-capturing practices, Planet FWD aims to promote sustainable agriculture. The company operates a regenerative food platform that connects brands and consumers interested in creating climate-friendly products. Additionally, Planet FWD develops a carbon management platform that assists consumer brands in measuring and reducing their carbon footprints, offering tailored emissions reduction plans to enhance sustainability and build consumer confidence. Through its innovative approach, Planet FWD seeks to foster a more sustainable food ecosystem.

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 specifically for the graduate medical education (GME) sector, facilitating the scheduling of interviews for residency and fellowship applicants. The cloud-based system streamlines the application process for both candidates and program administrators by offering tools for efficient interview management. It allows applicants to self-schedule interviews, significantly reducing the need for extensive communication through phone calls and emails. Thalamus also manages confirmations, cancellations, and rescheduling, which enables administrators to concentrate on enhancing the recruitment experience. Additionally, the platform optimizes the interview process by coordinating interview dates within specific geographical regions, minimizing travel time for candidates during the interview season.

Joonko

Seed Round in 2019
Joonko is a Birmingham, Alabama-based company that offers an AI-powered platform focused on enhancing diversity and inclusion within organizations. Founded in 2017, Joonko's platform serves as a diversity and inclusion coach, enabling companies to make intentional improvements in these areas. It provides talent acquisition teams with tools to access a diverse pool of candidates, streamlining the hiring process and reducing the hiring cycle by 17%. Joonko's technology integrates seamlessly with applicant tracking systems, connecting organizations to over 12,000 active, qualified, and diverse candidates across the United States. Additionally, the platform analyzes real-time data to identify unconscious workplace biases and offers actionable insights and recommendations to executives, managers, and employees.

Saltbox

Seed Round in 2019
Saltbox, Inc. is a company that specializes in co-working and co-warehousing rental services, catering primarily to importers, exporters, distributors, and e-commerce operators. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Saltbox offers flexible office spaces and private warehouse suites designed to support the needs of small businesses and entrepreneurs. The facilities include essential amenities such as Wi-Fi, loading docks, warehouse equipment, conference rooms, and common areas, creating an environment conducive to both operations and collaboration. Additionally, Saltbox fosters an entrepreneurial community, allowing its clients to efficiently manage storage, shipping, and business activities all within one location.

Ginger

Series C in 2019
Ginger.io, Inc. is a digital mental health provider that offers a behavioral analytics platform designed to deliver on-demand mental healthcare via mobile devices. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the platform connects users with a team of behavioral health coaches, therapists, and psychiatrists, facilitating personalized care accessible 24/7. Users can collect and analyze both passive and active behavioral data, enabling the identification of health insights and deviations from normal behavior. This service is utilized by a wide range of clients, including researchers, healthcare providers, and millions of employees through partnerships with leading employers and health plans. Ginger's approach focuses on providing immediate support and evidence-based interventions for individuals experiencing mental health challenges such as depression and anxiety.

Blokable

Series A in 2019
Blokable is a company based in Seattle, Washington, that specializes in manufacturing pre-fabricated steel frame modular housing units. Founded in 2016, Blokable designs, manufactures, and delivers fully-functional modular structures for residential, retail, and mixed-use projects. The company's vertically integrated solution streamlines the traditional development process, reducing the cost and time required to create new multi-family housing. Blokable engages throughout the entire housing creation process, from design and manufacturing to delivery and operation, offering a variety of floorplans and wall configurations suitable for different building types. This approach aims to create prosperity and equity in communities by providing affordable housing solutions at scale.

Ethic

Series A in 2019
Ethic is a technology company that specializes in developing a data-driven platform aimed at simplifying financial planning services and portfolio management. The platform utilizes advanced investment consulting technology to create sustainable portfolios that minimize tracking error relative to established benchmarks. This functionality supports family offices, health advisers, and endowment foundations in delivering tailored sustainability insights and constructing optimized passive portfolios for their clients. Through its innovative approach, Ethic enhances the financial planning process by integrating sustainability considerations into investment strategies.

Career Karma

Seed Round in 2019
Career Karma, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that offers a mobile application designed to assist individuals in finding job training programs, particularly in technology fields such as coding, web development, data science, and cybersecurity. Launched in 2018, the platform provides users with access to a comprehensive directory of over 9,000 boot camps and trade schools, allowing career switchers to compare courses, read student reviews, and connect with current students and alumni. Through its free coaching and peer mentorship initiatives, Career Karma has attracted a diverse membership of over 150,000 individuals, helping them navigate their career paths with personalized guidance and support. The platform aims to empower users to make informed decisions about their education and career advancement, ultimately facilitating their success in the technology sector.

SV Academy

Series A in 2019
SV Academy, founded in 2017, is an online educational platform dedicated to democratizing access to careers in the technology sector for individuals from diverse backgrounds. The company focuses on developing talent for Sales and Customer Success roles within the SaaS industry, connecting over 400 employers with a community of rigorously trained graduates. SV Academy offers a comprehensive program that includes skill-building, mentorship, and job placement assistance, along with ongoing support such as alumni networking events and coaching. Notably, 60% of its graduates achieve promotions within their first year. The organization has received recognition for its innovative approach to education, positioning itself as a vital resource for aspiring professionals seeking to succeed in the competitive tech landscape.

AnswersNow

Seed Round in 2019
AnswersNow, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a mobile platform aimed at supporting parents and caregivers of children with autism. Founded in 2016 and based in Richmond, Virginia, the platform offers a range of educational resources, behavioral learning tools, and on-demand expert support. It facilitates a step-by-step learning process for children while allowing caregivers to save, store, and monitor their child's progress. The platform connects users through private messaging and video, providing personalized guidance and emotional support. AnswersNow's team consists of board-certified behavioral analysts, ensuring that users receive expert advice from professionals with extensive training and qualifications.

Homeroom

Seed Round in 2019
Homeroom is an education enrichment platform that facilitates the organization and management of after-school classes. It connects school organizers, parents, and vendors, allowing them to efficiently book and administer various enrichment programs on school sites. The platform simplifies the registration process and provides management tools throughout the duration of the programs. By streamlining communication between teachers, parents, and students, Homeroom enhances the experience of after-school tutoring sessions and ensures smooth payment processing. This comprehensive solution serves as a valuable resource for families looking to enrich their children's educational experiences.

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 Atlanta-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in affordable housing solutions through a house-sharing model. It operates a digital marketplace that enables property owners to convert single-family homes into multi-unit residences, offering individual rooms with shared common areas such as kitchens and bathrooms. By focusing on the workforce, PadSplit aims to provide affordable living options for low-income individuals, allowing them to save money and potentially improve their quality of life. The platform fosters collaboration among residents, property owners, and communities, ensuring that the incentives are aligned to make affordable housing more accessible in the private market. Through its innovative approach, PadSplit empowers users to transform their living situations while promoting shared living arrangements.

Binti

Venture Round in 2019
Binti, Inc. is a technology company based in Oakland, California, that specializes in providing a comprehensive platform for the foster care and adoption processes. Founded in 2013, Binti's software simplifies the experience for parents by allowing them to complete home study paperwork online and access a network of social workers and agencies for home visits. The platform is utilized by over 300 child welfare agencies across 33 states, serving more than 30% of children in the U.S. child welfare system. Binti's tools facilitate efficient recruitment, licensing, and matching of foster parents while also supporting families in need. By addressing the complexities of child welfare, Binti has enabled agencies to license 80% more families within their first year of using the platform, significantly reducing approval times and saving social worker resources. As a for-profit, mission-driven organization, Binti is committed to ensuring that every child has a safe, loving, and stable family.

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 aimed at equipping students with skills in computer science, application and web development, open source software, and networking. Founded in 2011, the company focuses on creating a direct connection between education and employment, particularly for high school graduates. It partners with established universities to provide innovative college programs, ensuring that the curriculum remains relevant to the modern economy and accessible to students from diverse backgrounds. Make School's comprehensive platform includes instructional, curricular, and admissions services designed to prepare students for careers as software developers or startup founders.

Ajua

Series A in 2019
Ajua operates as a social commerce platform designed specifically for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to facilitate customer acquisition and business growth. The company provides an end-to-end platform that enables businesses to create a free online profile, utilize targeted advertising on social media platforms, and accept both offline and online payments securely, without requiring personal banking information. By offering real-time mobile survey capabilities and enabling direct communication between businesses and their customers, Ajua enhances customer engagement and feedback collection. With over 100,000 businesses on its network, Ajua empowers SMEs to strengthen their market presence and improve customer service, ultimately driving decision-making and increasing revenue.

Daivergent

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Daivergent Inc. is a company focused on creating employment opportunities for individuals on the autism spectrum and other neurodivergent populations. Founded in 2018 and based in New York, Daivergent operates a platform that connects these individuals with enterprise clients seeking workforce solutions. The platform provides a range of services, including data entry, quality assurance, and training data generation, facilitating the integration of neurodiverse talent into various industries, such as artificial intelligence and healthcare. By offering a reimbursable job-readiness and care delivery platform, Daivergent aims to empower its users and meet the growing demand for skilled workers in data-related tasks, while also helping companies efficiently fulfill their data-labeling needs.

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 a comprehensive application program interface (API) platform tailored for banks and financial institutions. Founded in 2012 and formerly known as Regalii Inc., Arcus specializes in managing consumer bills and financial data. Its platform enables real-time bill management and payment services, providing users with a detailed overview of their financial obligations, including the number of bills, amounts owed, and due dates. Additionally, Arcus offers a multi-rail payment platform that facilitates accessible payment solutions for businesses, supporting various payment methods such as account-to-account transfers and cash transactions.

Ethic

Venture Round in 2018
Ethic is a technology company that specializes in developing a data-driven platform aimed at simplifying financial planning services and portfolio management. The platform utilizes advanced investment consulting technology to create sustainable portfolios that minimize tracking error relative to established benchmarks. This functionality supports family offices, health advisers, and endowment foundations in delivering tailored sustainability insights and constructing optimized passive portfolios for their clients. Through its innovative approach, Ethic enhances the financial planning process by integrating sustainability considerations into investment strategies.

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 is a company that offers a culture engagement solution aimed at enhancing workplace connectivity and inclusion. It has developed an online employee engagement platform that facilitates the management and evaluation of both virtual and in-person internal programs. This platform integrates various workflows and gathers event analytics and feedback, allowing organizations to assess employee participation and sentiments effectively. By enabling human resource teams to create communities of interest, Five to Nine plays a significant role in promoting inclusion and improving the overall employee experience within organizations.

Driver Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Driver Technologies Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in developing mobile application software aimed at enhancing road safety and improving the driving experience. Founded in 2017, the company offers a hardware-free app that allows users to video record their trips while receiving real-time alerts for potential hazards, such as the risk of colliding with other vehicles or pedestrians, lane drifting, and driver distraction. The app also features voice control capabilities, enabling users to interact with their devices safely while driving. In addition to its primary safety functions, the application provides augmented reality navigation and access to various entertainment and communication options, making it a comprehensive tool for modern drivers. By combining video recording with artificial intelligence-driven alerts, Driver Technologies aims to empower users to document their journeys, enhance their safety, and potentially reduce auto insurance costs.

Swing Education

Series B in 2018
Swing Education, Inc. is a technology company based in San Mateo, California, that operates an online platform designed to connect K-12 schools with substitute teachers. Founded in 2015, the company addresses the challenges schools face in filling temporary staff absences, which are prevalent in the educational system. On average, U.S. students spend approximately 5% of their school year with substitute teachers, which can disrupt learning continuity. The platform streamlines the process of finding, screening, and scheduling substitute teachers, alleviating administrative burdens for school leaders and ensuring quality coverage for hard-to-fill positions. This marketplace not only benefits schools by providing on-demand access to substitutes but also allows teachers to secure desirable assignments throughout the academic year.

Compaas

Seed Round in 2018
Compaas is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2017 by Lisa Dusseault and Bethanye Blount. It operates a Compensation Intelligence Platform designed to assist growing companies in making informed decisions regarding employee compensation. The platform consolidates compensation data, providing insights and analytics that enable users to forecast market trends in real-time. By offering strategic tools tailored for both startups and enterprise-level organizations, Compaas helps companies effectively manage their operating expenses related to employee compensation while enhancing communication with their workforce.

Aclima

Series A in 2018
Aclima Inc. is a climate-tech company that specializes in designing and deploying large-scale environmental sensor networks. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Portland, Oregon, and New York City, Aclima focuses on measuring and analyzing air pollution and greenhouse gases with exceptional detail and precision. Its advanced measurement and analysis platforms generate real-time streaming data, which is processed and translated into actionable insights for governments, businesses, and communities through its professional analytics software, Aclima Pro. By providing block-by-block resolution and source-level insights, Aclima aims to catalyze significant climate action that protects public health, reduces emissions, and ensures clean air for all.

Lend Street Financial

Series A in 2018
Lend Street Financial, Inc. is a consumer lending company focused on assisting individuals in financial distress by providing solutions to refinance existing debt and rebuild their credit. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Oakland, California, the company operates in multiple states, including Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Texas. Lend Street Financial engages in negotiations with creditors to secure discounts on debts, which allows customers to reduce their financial burdens and achieve a fresh start. Through its partnerships within the financial sector, the company aims to facilitate debt relief, enabling clients to regain control of their financial futures.

Selected

Seed Round in 2018
Selected, Inc. is a recruiting platform founded in 2016 and based in New York City, designed to connect K-12 teachers with suitable job opportunities in urban schools and learning pods across the Northeast United States and Los Angeles. The company serves both educators and educational institutions by facilitating a streamlined matching process that enables teachers to find positions that align with their preferences and values. Selected's platform leverages profile-matching technology to provide job-seeking teachers with information about various hiring schools, ultimately aiming to enhance teacher retention and hiring, particularly in high-need communities. The service is offered at no cost to teachers, reflecting the company's commitment to improving the educational landscape through better employment matches.

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 specifically for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to facilitate customer acquisition and business growth. The company provides an end-to-end platform that enables businesses to create a free online profile, utilize targeted advertising on social media platforms, and accept both offline and online payments securely, without requiring personal banking information. By offering real-time mobile survey capabilities and enabling direct communication between businesses and their customers, Ajua enhances customer engagement and feedback collection. With over 100,000 businesses on its network, Ajua empowers SMEs to strengthen their market presence and improve customer service, ultimately driving decision-making and increasing revenue.
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