MiClient
Seed Round in 2024
MiClient is a technology company that specializes in providing solutions for managing proposals and clients, particularly tailored for the service sector. Their primary offering includes a Proposal Management System and an Online Client On-boarding Solution, which streamline the process of delivering winning proposals, automating client onboarding, and enhancing payment collection experiences. The platform is designed to simplify workflows, boost sales conversion rates, and expedite deal closures through features like multiple inbuilt proposal templates and efficient lead management tools.
Healionics
Series A in 2023
Healionics Corporation is a clinical-stage company based in Seattle, Washington, specializing in the development and manufacture of synthetic biomaterials and implantable medical devices. Founded in 2007, Healionics focuses on addressing critical healthcare challenges, particularly for kidney failure patients requiring dialysis. The company's flagship product, STARgraft, is a synthetic vascular graft designed to provide long-term, reliable blood flow access without the need for frequent interventions, thereby improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs. Additionally, Healionics is developing STARport HD, an implantable device that facilitates needle-free bloodstream access for dialysis, and employs a unique biomaterial technology that enhances the performance of various medical implants by preventing infection and fibrous encapsulation. The company has a robust patent portfolio and established production capabilities, positioning it to enter human clinical studies and market launch in the near future.
Clensta
Venture Round in 2023
Clensta is an Indian biotechnology startup focused on improving hygiene conditions while promoting water conservation. In collaboration with IIT Delhi, the company develops innovative healthcare solutions that make hygiene accessible anytime and anywhere. Clensta manufactures a range of hygiene products designed to reduce reliance on single-use plastics and address challenges related to inaccessible personal care. Its product offerings include sanitizers, waterless shampoos, and waterless body baths, allowing customers to maintain optimal levels of cleanliness and wellbeing with minimal water usage. Through its initiatives, Clensta aims to create effective cleaning solutions that cater to diverse hygiene needs.
Another Tomorrow
Series A in 2023
Another Tomorrow is a sustainable luxury brand founded in January 2020, focused on reinventing fashion through innovative, tech-enabled solutions. The company emphasizes transparency in its product ecosystem, offering authenticated resale options and fostering an environment conducive to ongoing innovation. As the first and only luxury fashion brand to achieve B-Corp certification, Another Tomorrow is committed to sustainability and social responsibility. Its digital-first approach positions it uniquely within the fashion industry, and it has plans for marketplace extensions to further enhance consumer engagement. The brand has garnered significant media attention, highlighting its commitment to creating a better future for the fashion sector.
EarthGrid PBC
Seed Round in 2023
EarthGrid is pioneering a novel approach to tunneling, trenching, and excavation through its patented plasma tunnel-boring technology. This innovative method utilizes high-power plasma torches to vaporize and break down materials such as rock and clay, enabling significantly faster operations and substantial cost savings compared to conventional techniques. The company's network of tunnels aims to enhance infrastructure and connectivity within communities by facilitating the movement of clean renewable energy, extending broadband access to underserved areas, and providing essential services like clean water and efficient transportation for e-commerce. EarthGrid's comprehensive infrastructure solutions are designed to create interconnected and sustainable environments, fostering improved access and quality of life for communities.
The Hotel Communication Network
Series A in 2023
The Hotel Communication Network, established in 2008 and based in Ottawa, Canada, specializes in providing advanced in-room technology solutions for hotels. Their core product, HCN Navigator, is a comprehensive computing and communication center that integrates with various hotel systems and directories, offering guests instant access to services like room service, housekeeping, and local information. The company also offers complementary platforms such as Navigator Desktop, Navigator Tablet, Navigator Mobile, Navigator TV, and Navigator On-Line, extending the Navigator experience to guests' personal devices and in-room televisions. These solutions enable hotels to enhance guest interaction, streamline services, and facilitate real-time communication.
Buoy is a manufacturer of hydrating wellness drops designed to enhance the hydration potential of any beverage. The company's products contain a blend of full-spectrum electrolytes, vitamins, ionic trace minerals, and antioxidants that dissolve instantly and evenly, making it easy for consumers to improve their hydration without sacrificing taste. As many Americans experience chronic dehydration due to various factors such as exercise, diet, and environmental conditions, Buoy provides a practical solution for individuals looking to maintain optimal hydration levels. By allowing users to add essential nutrients to the drinks they already enjoy, Buoy aims to help people stay energized and clear-minded throughout the day.
Tenzr Health
Convertible Note in 2023
Tenzr Health is a company focused on enhancing musculoskeletal wellness and recovery through the use of intelligent wearable sensors and real-time guidance. By integrating advanced technology with healthcare expertise, Tenzr Health provides clinicians and patients with tools that promote effective rehabilitation. The company's flagship product includes wearable wristbands equipped with sensors that connect to devices via Bluetooth low energy. This technology enables a seamless digital-physical therapy experience, allowing physical therapists and patients to engage in rehabilitation from the comfort and safety of their homes. Through a combination of gamification and precise insights, Tenzr Health aims to motivate users and improve their recovery outcomes.
Turn Technologies
Seed Round in 2023
Turn Technologies, Inc. is a Chicago-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing an AI-powered workforce-as-a-service platform. This platform is designed to help businesses manage the hiring and retention of hourly, shift-based, or contracted workers. Turn Technologies offers a mobile-friendly application that features seamless API and HR integration, allowing for flexible planning and access to robust candidate profiles. The platform emphasizes speed, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness in its screening and sourcing processes, along with built-in support tools to enhance user experience.
Tend Health
Convertible Note in 2023
Tend Health offers an innovative device for the safe, standardized, convenient processing of a stool sample into capsules for therapeutic use. In addition, Tend offers personalized gut microbiome analysis for patients and clinicians.
NuvOx Pharma
Convertible Note in 2023
NuvOx Pharma is a pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for life-threatening diseases. The company has created a platform that produces a drug designed to enhance oxygen delivery in the bloodstream. Upon intravenous injection, this drug first targets the lungs to maximize oxygen uptake before distributing it to hypoxic tissues. NuvOx's drug shows promise for several indications, including stroke, oncology, and sickle cell crisis, with various phases of clinical readiness for these conditions. By improving the flow of oxygen from the lungs to the blood and subsequently to tissues, NuvOx aims to address critical medical needs in oxygen-deprived patients.
Kineta, Inc. is a clinical stage biotechnology company based in Seattle, Washington, focused on the development of immunology-based therapeutics for oncology, neuroscience, and virology. The company is advancing a range of innovative therapies, including KCP-506, a non-opioid antagonist for chronic pain, and LHF-535, an oral antiviral targeting Lassa and other arenaviruses by inhibiting viral entry and replication. Kineta is also engaged in developing next-generation immunotherapies, exemplified by KVA12.1, a VISTA blocking immunotherapy designed to reprogram the immune system to combat cancer. With strategic partnerships with notable organizations like Pfizer and Genentech, Kineta aims to leverage its expertise in antiviral therapies and immune modulation to address significant medical challenges. Formerly known as Lecura, Inc., the company was founded in 2007.
Stracker Solar
Convertible Note in 2023
Stracker Solar is a manufacturer that specializes in the production, sale, and installation of advanced elevated dual-axis solar trackers. These innovative solar setups are designed to optimize solar energy production, allowing both consumers and businesses to harness renewable energy more effectively. By focusing on state-of-the-art technology, Stracker Solar aims to enhance the efficiency of solar installations, contributing to the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions.
Votegrity
Convertible Note in 2023
Votegrity is a Seattle-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in online election services, providing a platform designed to enhance voter accessibility and confidence. By leveraging end-to-end verification and cryptographic technology, Votegrity ensures that both voters and election administrators can trust the integrity of the electoral process while safeguarding voter privacy. The platform allows voters to cast their ballots conveniently from computers or smart devices, thereby promoting informed participation in elections. Additionally, Votegrity's approach contributes to environmental sustainability by reducing paper usage associated with traditional voting methods.
Arbutus Medical
Grant in 2023
Arbutus Medical Inc. is a Vancouver-based company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of surgical power tools for orthopedic surgeries. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on creating cost-effective and user-friendly devices, including its flagship orthopedic power tool system, which is designed to be affordable and accessible. Arbutus Medical aims to address the rising costs of healthcare by offering innovative solutions that enhance access to orthopedic surgery for millions of patients, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Its product portfolio includes various tools and sterile-packed procedure kits, such as the HEX drill kit and PRO drill kit, which are utilized in North American trauma centers, veterinary hospitals, military deployments, and humanitarian missions. Through its commitment to "frugal innovation," Arbutus Medical seeks to improve surgical outcomes while reducing expenses for healthcare providers.
SpIntellx
Convertible Note in 2023
SpIntellx, Inc. is a computational and systems pathology company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that specializes in spatial intelligence software products designed for analyzing pathology tissue sections in cancer diagnosis. Founded in 2017, the company offers innovative solutions such as SpIntellx, which processes image data sets from various imaging platforms and reagents, and HistoMapr, a computational guide for pathologists. Additionally, TumorMapr is utilized to analyze the spatial interactions of biomarkers within whole slide images using multiplexed fluorescence. With a focus on Precision Pathology and Spatially Intelligent Biology, SpIntellx leverages unbiased spatial analytics powered by explainable AI to enhance understanding of complex cancer biology, thereby facilitating advancements in drug development, diagnostics, and treatment strategies.
ActX, Inc. is a Seattle-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in providing actionable genomic information to healthcare professionals. The company focuses on integrating patient genetic data into everyday medical practice, allowing physicians to access relevant clinical information that can enhance personalized patient care. ActX collects and analyzes saliva samples to generate this genetic information, ensuring the secure and private storage of genomic data. By delivering this information through electronic medical records or a secure website, ActX aims to improve healthcare outcomes and facilitate informed decision-making for medical practitioners.
Volan Technology
Seed Round in 2022
The Volan Positioning System (VPS) is an advanced micro-location and geofencing technology that enables unprecedented improvements in operational efficiency, security and safety for major airports, large warehousing/logistics companies, and commercial and civil construction. Using our patented 100% wireless mesh technology, VPS delivers precise location positioning and analytics on 1000s of moving assets, resources, and people indoors, outdoors, and underground. This affordable enterprise scale solution can be deployed in just a few hours with zero impact on IT departments or infrastructure.
Loopr AI
Convertible Note in 2022
Loopr AI, founded in 2021 and based in Bellevue, Washington, offers a no-code artificial intelligence platform aimed at streamlining business automation for organizations of various sizes. The platform allows businesses to implement pre-built AI solutions quickly, often within hours or days, facilitating the resolution of complex challenges through AI-driven processes and advanced machine learning techniques. By leveraging Loopr AI's tools, organizations can enhance quality, reduce operational costs, and automate a wide range of processes across different industries and functions.
Turn Technologies
Convertible Note in 2022
Turn Technologies, Inc. is a Chicago-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing an AI-powered workforce-as-a-service platform. This platform is designed to help businesses manage the hiring and retention of hourly, shift-based, or contracted workers. Turn Technologies offers a mobile-friendly application that features seamless API and HR integration, allowing for flexible planning and access to robust candidate profiles. The platform emphasizes speed, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness in its screening and sourcing processes, along with built-in support tools to enhance user experience.
DecisionNext
Series A in 2022
DecisionNext, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that offers a cloud-based predictive analytics platform tailored for commodities-driven industries, including minerals, agribusiness, fishing, forestry, oil, and gas. Founded in 2013, DecisionNext's platform utilizes proprietary machine learning algorithms to deliver real-time forecasting, market scenario simulations, and decision validation. Its solutions encompass various optimization areas, such as commodity price forecasting, purchasing, product mix, capacity, and pricing strategies. By integrating these optimizations into a cohesive system, DecisionNext enables its clients to enhance their decision-making processes, maximize profit margins, and reduce uncertainties, thereby gaining a significant competitive advantage. The company also maintains an office in Brisbane, Australia.
Archax Ltd is a London-based digital securities exchange that specializes in trading asset-backed tokens, including digital securities and security tokens. Established in 2018, it is recognized as the UK's first regulated digital securities exchange, broker, and custodian, having received authorization from the Financial Conduct Authority. Archax aims to serve institutional investors by providing a secure platform for trading various digital assets, from cryptocurrencies to digital securities. The exchange is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing institutional trading workflows and operates on high-performance infrastructure hosted in top-tier data centers. By bridging the gap between the blockchain-centric technology community and traditional investment sectors, Archax facilitates safe trading among recognized participants in a regulated environment.
FEMSelect
Series B in 2022
FEMSelect Inc., founded in 2012, is a medical device company focused on improving women's health through innovative surgical solutions. Based in Newark, Delaware, FEMSelect develops minimally-invasive and mesh-free systems for pelvic floor ligament fixation. Their flagship product, EnPlace, is designed to treat pelvic organ prolapse (POP) by precisely guiding, inserting, and deploying an anchor unit through the vaginal wall to stabilize the pelvic floor ligament. The procedure typically takes around 30 minutes and does not require overnight hospital stays or result in significant scarring.
Carmell Cosmetics
Series C in 2022
Carmell was founded in 2007 to commercialize technology developed jointly at Carnegie Mellon University and Allegheny General Hospital. The proprietary technology enables the manufacture of biologically-active plastics from blood plasma for treating injuries to bone and connective tissue. These plastics are sterile, off-the-shelf, easy to handle, shape and suture, have controlled degradation rates, contain known levels of bioactivity, and exhibit mechanical properties designed to match the repaired tissue. Carmell's plastics can be simply viewed as plastic forms of ultra-concentrated blood clots; they therefore represent the ideal biomaterials, using the body's own growth and regenerative factors to naturally promote tissue healing. The Company is focused on the sports medicine market, with products designed to accelerate healing and produce better clinical outcomes in treating injuries to connective tissue (e.g., tendons, ligaments and cartilage).
Yellow Card
Series B in 2022
Yellow Card is a financial technology company that operates an online cryptocurrency trading platform, facilitating secure and cost-effective transactions across Africa. It specializes in providing on/off ramp services for stablecoins like USDT, USDC, and PYUSD, enabling users to buy and sell these coins using their local currency. The company partners with local merchants and vendors to offer voucher-based Bitcoin purchases, simplifying money transfers and enabling e-commerce participation in cryptocurrency. Yellow Card, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chamblee, Georgia, has expanded its operations to multiple African countries, processing over US$3 billion in transactions to date.
Shyft Moving Inc. is a mobility technology company focused on transforming the relocation industry through innovative solutions. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Belgrade, Serbia, Shyft provides a mobile application designed to streamline the moving process for employees and corporations. The company's platform offers corporate relocation services, enabling relocation management companies and human resource departments to assist employees in moving anywhere in the world efficiently and with minimal stress. Shyft's solutions include a unique Lump Sum Marketplace Platform that facilitates the entire relocation experience, from initial inquiries to final invoicing. With over 300 moving companies in more than 68 countries utilizing its services, Shyft aims to enhance customer engagement and streamline lead management, delivering a seamless experience for transferees and improving transparency in pricing and logistics.
Archax
Venture Round in 2022
Archax Ltd is a London-based digital securities exchange that specializes in trading asset-backed tokens, including digital securities and security tokens. Established in 2018, it is recognized as the UK's first regulated digital securities exchange, broker, and custodian, having received authorization from the Financial Conduct Authority. Archax aims to serve institutional investors by providing a secure platform for trading various digital assets, from cryptocurrencies to digital securities. The exchange is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing institutional trading workflows and operates on high-performance infrastructure hosted in top-tier data centers. By bridging the gap between the blockchain-centric technology community and traditional investment sectors, Archax facilitates safe trading among recognized participants in a regulated environment.
React Mobile
Convertible Note in 2022
React Mobile, Inc. is a company based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2011, that specializes in personal safety applications tailored for various industries, including hospitality, healthcare, transportation, education, and logistics. The company's flagship product is a safety smartphone application that includes features such as Follow-Me, which allows users to share their real-time location with friends and family, and The React Sidekick, a personal panic button that connects users to a network of emergency contacts. React Mobile's platform enhances workplace safety by enabling rapid deployment of emergency resources to precise locations, ensuring quick response times during critical situations. The system can send alerts with GPS coordinates to designated contacts via text and email, and it also offers the option to post alerts on social media, facilitating immediate communication and assistance in times of distress.
Aprea Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company based in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing cancer therapeutics aimed at reactivating the mutant p53 tumor suppressor protein. Its primary product candidate, APR-246, is a small molecule p53 reactivator currently undergoing late-stage clinical development for hematologic malignancies, particularly myelodysplastic syndromes and acute myeloid leukemia. Founded in 2006, Aprea is focused on advancing innovative treatments that target critical mechanisms in cancer biology to improve patient outcomes.
Atrin Pharmaceuticals
Series A in 2022
Atrin Pharmaceuticals LLC is a biopharmaceutical company based in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, that focuses on the discovery and development of innovative cancer treatments. Founded in 2011, Atrin is dedicated to transforming cancer therapy through its advanced drug candidates, including ATRN-502, a p53 activator, and ATRN-507, a dual ligand designed to selectively target cancer cells. The company utilizes its proprietary high-throughput screening platform, Atrize, which enables the identification and evaluation of compounds that effectively inhibit cancer cell viability while sparing healthy cells. Atrin's approach centers on addressing cancers associated with synthetic lethality and deregulated DNA damage response, with the goal of providing effective and safe therapeutic options for patients.
KEY Concierge
Series C in 2022
KEY Concierge is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, established in 2014. It operates a platform that offers on-demand concierge services to travelers, including hotel recommendations and personal assistance. The company serves a diverse client base, comprising property managers, boutique hotels, and the private aviation sector. KEY's business model facilitates a three-sided marketplace, connecting travelers, vacation rental properties, and local vendors.
Lumoptik
Seed Round in 2022
Lumoptik is a company specializing in the development of light-based needle guidance systems aimed at enhancing the precision of medical procedures. Its primary product is a needle guidance system designed for epidural procedures, which are commonly performed in the United States. This system is characterized by its affordability and user-friendly design, employing a commercial model that includes an electronic controller and disposable sterile fiber optics. In addition to its epidural system, Lumoptik has conducted a proof-of-concept trial for an orthopedic application that guides the placement of pedicle screws during spine surgeries. The company is focused on providing real-time visual guidance to assist physicians, thereby reducing the number of training procedures, minimizing complications, and increasing overall success rates in various medical contexts. The commercial version of its epidural guidance system is currently in production for clinical trials, with a product launch anticipated in the near future.
Ethicann Pharmaceuticals
Convertible Note in 2022
Ethicann Pharmaceuticals uses pharmaceutical-grade botanically sourced cannabinoid oils to formulate ethical drugs. It targets several different large-market diseases for its THC+CBD ethical pharmaceutical drugs; namely and in order of launch, spasticity from multiple sclerosis, adult focal epilepsy, chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV), and chronic pain from cancer.
CamDo Solutions
Seed Round in 2022
CamDo Solutions is a developer of innovative products designed to enhance the functionality of GoPro cameras, catering to a diverse customer base that includes both consumers and prestigious organizations such as Google, NASA, and National Geographic. The company's extensive product range includes time-lapse cameras, battery eliminators for solar power systems, weatherproof enclosures, deep water housings, underwater Wi-Fi extenders, and bullet time slice rigs. By providing these bespoke solutions, CamDo Solutions enables professionals and businesses to capture unique and challenging footage while simplifying workflows and facilitating remote monitoring of environmental applications. The company's commitment to expanding the capabilities of photography and videography allows users to push the boundaries of what can be achieved with their cameras.
Oticara
Convertible Note in 2022
Oticara is a pharmaceutical company focused on developing enhanced antifungal products to address diseases with unmet medical needs, particularly in the realm of chronic sinusitis. The company specializes in creating treatments for common bacterial and fungal pathogens responsible for conditions such as otitis externa. Led by a team of experienced executives in pharmaceutical development, Oticara aims to provide effective solutions for physicians to better manage sinus and ear ailments, thereby improving patient outcomes.
Votegrity
Convertible Note in 2022
Votegrity is a Seattle-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in online election services, providing a platform designed to enhance voter accessibility and confidence. By leveraging end-to-end verification and cryptographic technology, Votegrity ensures that both voters and election administrators can trust the integrity of the electoral process while safeguarding voter privacy. The platform allows voters to cast their ballots conveniently from computers or smart devices, thereby promoting informed participation in elections. Additionally, Votegrity's approach contributes to environmental sustainability by reducing paper usage associated with traditional voting methods.
Sonavex, Inc. is a medical technology company based in Baltimore, Maryland, founded in 2013. The company specializes in developing innovative imaging solutions, primarily focusing on ultrasound-based methods to detect anastomotic blood clots and assess vascular health. Sonavex's proprietary technology platform provides clinicians with real-time visualization of critical data at the point of care, enabling them to measure intravascular flow metrics and detect post-operative clots effectively. Additionally, the company has developed bioresorbable and echogenic equipment designed to mark at-risk blood vessels, allowing for future assessments of complications. This technology collects essential data, such as volumetric flow rate and vessel morphology, to enhance patient care in surgical settings, ultimately aiming to improve outcomes for surgical patients.
Inmedix
Seed Round in 2022
Inmedix, LLC is a company specializing in the development of diagnostics and therapeutics for autoimmune diseases, focusing on the relationship between the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and stress responses in the brain. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Normandy Park, Washington, Inmedix has pioneered a novel approach termed Immuno-autonomics, which aims to understand and inhibit the effects of ANS-induced stress on autoimmune conditions. The company has created diagnostic devices and a cloud-based platform designed to measure stress and its impact on immune function, enabling clinicians to enhance existing autoimmune therapies. Through this innovative approach, Inmedix seeks to improve patient outcomes by optimizing the interaction between the immune system and stress, thereby facilitating more effective treatment options in the realm of autoimmune diseases.
ActX
Convertible Note in 2022
ActX, Inc. is a Seattle-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in providing actionable genomic information to healthcare professionals. The company focuses on integrating patient genetic data into everyday medical practice, allowing physicians to access relevant clinical information that can enhance personalized patient care. ActX collects and analyzes saliva samples to generate this genetic information, ensuring the secure and private storage of genomic data. By delivering this information through electronic medical records or a secure website, ActX aims to improve healthcare outcomes and facilitate informed decision-making for medical practitioners.
LumiThera
Debt Financing in 2022
LumiThera, Inc. is a medical device company dedicated to developing innovative treatment solutions aimed at improving visual function and preventing vision loss associated with debilitating eye diseases. Founded in 2013 and based in Poulsbo, Washington, the company specializes in photobiomodulation therapy, utilizing non-invasive light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and laser treatments to address both acute and chronic ocular disorders. Its flagship product, The Valeda, is designed specifically for the treatment of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and other ocular conditions. LumiThera's technology not only strives to halt or slow the progression of vision-threatening diseases but also aims to enhance visual acuity and contrast sensitivity in patients. Through its advancements in light therapy, LumiThera supports healthcare providers in offering improved treatment options for individuals affected by these common eye disorders.
My911
Venture Round in 2021
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SageMedic
Series A in 2021
SageMedic Corporation is a biotechnology company based in Redwood City, California, established in 2017. It specializes in developing the SAGE Direct Test, a pioneering approach to cancer treatment that utilizes live tissue biopsies from patients. Through its innovative SAGE Direct Platform, SageMedic creates biologically similar three-dimensional micro-tumors in the laboratory, allowing for the direct testing of approved cancer therapies on these samples. By measuring the response of the micro-tumors to various treatments, the company enables physicians to identify the most effective therapy tailored to individual patients. This technology aims to enhance precision medicine and improve patient outcomes in cancer care.
InfiniteWorld
Convertible Note in 2021
InfiniteWorld is a provider of Web3 and Metaverse infrastructure designed to enhance brand engagement and monetization for creators and businesses. The company operates a carbon-negative NFT platform that facilitates interaction between brands and their audiences through both real-world and virtual products, events, and interactive experiences. Its software enables users to manage physical collectibles alongside digital NFTs, creating a comprehensive digital closet. Additionally, InfiniteWorld offers tools and features for brands to collaborate effectively within its marketplace, allowing them to design and launch highly interactive NFTs. This approach fosters community engagement while ensuring the authentication of digital identities.
KitoTech Medical
Series B in 2021
KitoTech Medical, Inc. is a medical device company based in Seattle, Washington, specializing in the development and commercialization of innovative products for wound closure and care. Established in 2011, the company has introduced microMend, a proprietary wound closure device featuring tiny Microstaples on an adhesive backing, designed for ease of application similar to a bandage. microMend is painless to use and offers the holding strength of traditional sutures, making it suitable for closing surgical incisions and lacerations. Clinical studies indicate that microMend outperforms sutures in terms of clinical outcomes, including cosmetic results, and allows for quicker application by various medical personnel, resulting in considerable cost savings. The product is marketed across a range of surgical specialties, as well as in dermatology and emergency medicine, with additional opportunities in military applications. KitoTech Medical targets a potential market exceeding $600 million in the US and $2 billion worldwide.
Alpin, Inc. is a company based in Boulder, Colorado, that specializes in developing a cloud identity management platform designed to monitor and manage the software as a service (SaaS) ecosystem. Founded in 2015 and previously known as Logrr, Inc., Alpin provides users with a comprehensive dashboard that enables the discovery and management of cloud software subscriptions. The platform helps organizations reduce subscription costs by up to 30% and streamlines workflows related to cost management, renewals, and compliance. Alpin offers tools for monitoring user activity, identifying underutilized subscriptions, and enhancing security by alerting IT and information security teams to potential risks. The company's solutions empower users to make informed decisions, optimize SaaS usage, and maintain a secure cloud application landscape.
Epilogue Systems
Series A in 2021
Epilogue Systems offers a B2B SaaS platform called Opus, designed to streamline user documentation creation, delivery, and management for complex enterprise applications. Opus automatically documents application workflows and processes, generating outputs used during implementation (testing, compliance, training) and post-launch (in-application user guidance). This enhances onboarding, adoption, and proficiency in critical applications. Epilogue's solution falls under Gartner's Digital Adoption Solution/Platform category.
Pathware
Venture Round in 2021
Pathware Inc. is a technology company focused on revolutionizing healthcare through its automated point-of-care biopsy assessment system. The company’s flagship product, Bioptic, empowers clinicians and technicians to diagnose pathogens effectively, enhancing the accuracy and speed of disease diagnosis. Pathware also develops a sample management platform that streamlines pathology workflows, minimizes redundancies, and eliminates the need to send samples to central laboratories. This digital pathology platform features innovative hardware and software tools, including AI-powered image analysis and telepathology capabilities, which allow clinicians to scan, visualize, and analyze tissue samples directly in their clinics. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with an additional location in Seattle, Washington, Pathware aims to improve patient care and save lives by facilitating earlier and more precise diagnoses and treatments.
Levered Learning
Venture Round in 2021
Levered Learning is an educational company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Soquel, California. It specializes in developing a classroom-tested instructional system aimed at enhancing mathematical learning for students in grades 3 to 5. The company offers a web-based platform that integrates whole-class discussions, group activities, and online self-paced lessons, effectively supporting both classroom and distance learning environments. Levered Learning's system is designed to help teachers and students identify and address learning gaps, fostering continuous improvement in elementary mathematics education.
Tend Health
Venture Round in 2021
Tend Health offers an innovative device for the safe, standardized, convenient processing of a stool sample into capsules for therapeutic use. In addition, Tend offers personalized gut microbiome analysis for patients and clinicians.
Oticara
Convertible Note in 2021
Oticara is a pharmaceutical company focused on developing enhanced antifungal products to address diseases with unmet medical needs, particularly in the realm of chronic sinusitis. The company specializes in creating treatments for common bacterial and fungal pathogens responsible for conditions such as otitis externa. Led by a team of experienced executives in pharmaceutical development, Oticara aims to provide effective solutions for physicians to better manage sinus and ear ailments, thereby improving patient outcomes.
KEY Concierge
Convertible Note in 2021
KEY Concierge is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, established in 2014. It operates a platform that offers on-demand concierge services to travelers, including hotel recommendations and personal assistance. The company serves a diverse client base, comprising property managers, boutique hotels, and the private aviation sector. KEY's business model facilitates a three-sided marketplace, connecting travelers, vacation rental properties, and local vendors.
Tenzr Health
Convertible Note in 2021
Tenzr Health is a company focused on enhancing musculoskeletal wellness and recovery through the use of intelligent wearable sensors and real-time guidance. By integrating advanced technology with healthcare expertise, Tenzr Health provides clinicians and patients with tools that promote effective rehabilitation. The company's flagship product includes wearable wristbands equipped with sensors that connect to devices via Bluetooth low energy. This technology enables a seamless digital-physical therapy experience, allowing physical therapists and patients to engage in rehabilitation from the comfort and safety of their homes. Through a combination of gamification and precise insights, Tenzr Health aims to motivate users and improve their recovery outcomes.
HaptX is a technology company focused on enhancing virtual reality experiences through realistic touch simulation. It has developed HaptX Gloves, which enable natural interaction and provide haptic feedback with a high level of realism. Utilizing patented microfluidic technology, these gloves feature 130 points of touch feedback and can apply resistive force feedback of up to 4 pounds per finger, while also tracking hand motions with sub-millimeter precision. Founded by Jake Rubin and Dr. Bob Crockett, HaptX employs a team of 35 and operates from offices in Seattle, Washington, and San Luis Obispo, California. The company's innovations allow users to feel the texture, shape, motion, vibration, and temperature of virtual objects, bridging the gap between the physical and virtual worlds.
Steelhead Composites
Series A in 2021
Steelhead Composites LLC is an engineering and manufacturing company based in Golden, Colorado, specializing in the production of lightweight hydraulic accumulators and high-pressure vessels primarily for the hydraulic hybrid market. Founded in 2012, the company offers a range of services, including the design and analysis of composite pressure vessels, advanced filament winding, and hydrostatic pressure testing. Steelhead Composites also manufactures seamless metal cylinders and hydrogen storage systems, catering to various sectors, including aerospace, stationary energy, mobility, and maritime applications. With a fully digital shop floor and advanced manufacturing processes, the company focuses on providing efficient, safe, and environmentally friendly solutions for gas storage and transport, particularly in applications requiring zero emissions.
Joule Case
Seed Round in 2021
Joule Case, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in the manufacture of innovative, patent-pending battery and solar modules designed to provide scalable and portable energy solutions. Founded in 2015, Joule Case offers a range of products, including control modules and various battery modules, which are suitable for diverse applications such as live events, electric vehicle fleet support, construction sites, and mobile food and beverage services. The company’s systems are engineered to integrate seamlessly with renewable energy sources, allowing users to minimize emissions and overcome traditional energy infrastructure limitations. By providing an alternative to conventional gas generators, Joule Case enhances mobility and promotes sustainable energy use across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
Pattern Computer
Venture Round in 2021
Pattern Computer, Inc. is a pattern discovery company headquartered in Friday Harbor, Washington, established in 2015. The company specializes in developing a pattern discovery system that uncovers valuable insights from complex datasets, enabling transformative applications in research and business. Its proprietary platform utilizes advanced techniques to identify novel patterns that traditional methods and even exascale computers cannot uncover. Pattern Computer's technology is particularly significant in medical research, contributing to areas such as breast cancer prognostics and the analysis of microbiome and human gut disorders. By generating hypotheses and insights from data, Pattern Computer addresses some of the most challenging problems in medical research and helps advance industry standards.
Healionics
Venture Round in 2021
Healionics Corporation is a clinical-stage company based in Seattle, Washington, specializing in the development and manufacture of synthetic biomaterials and implantable medical devices. Founded in 2007, Healionics focuses on addressing critical healthcare challenges, particularly for kidney failure patients requiring dialysis. The company's flagship product, STARgraft, is a synthetic vascular graft designed to provide long-term, reliable blood flow access without the need for frequent interventions, thereby improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs. Additionally, Healionics is developing STARport HD, an implantable device that facilitates needle-free bloodstream access for dialysis, and employs a unique biomaterial technology that enhances the performance of various medical implants by preventing infection and fibrous encapsulation. The company has a robust patent portfolio and established production capabilities, positioning it to enter human clinical studies and market launch in the near future.
Turn Technologies
Seed Round in 2021
Turn Technologies, Inc. is a Chicago-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing an AI-powered workforce-as-a-service platform. This platform is designed to help businesses manage the hiring and retention of hourly, shift-based, or contracted workers. Turn Technologies offers a mobile-friendly application that features seamless API and HR integration, allowing for flexible planning and access to robust candidate profiles. The platform emphasizes speed, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness in its screening and sourcing processes, along with built-in support tools to enhance user experience.
Orion Biotechnology
Series A in 2021
Orion Biotechnology is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative medical treatments to address serious unmet medical needs globally. The company specializes in creating biologic therapeutics using Chemokine Analogue inhibitors and other G-Protein Coupled Receptors. By leveraging these advanced technologies, Orion aims to produce therapeutics with enhanced binding affinity, potency, and pharmacological control, ultimately enabling healthcare professionals to provide more effective treatment options.
Seneca Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2021
Seneca Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company dedicated to the development of oncolytic immunotherapeutics for cancer treatment. Its primary product, the Seneca Valley Virus (SVV), is an oncolytic virus engineered to selectively eliminate tumor cells while replicating within them. The company offers SVV in various forms, including cancer therapeutics and vaccines for both cancer and infectious diseases. Founded in 2018 and based in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, Seneca Therapeutics aims to enhance cancer treatment options by integrating its oncolytic immunotherapeutics with immune checkpoint inhibitors and other cancer vaccines, thereby addressing immune tolerance and providing advanced targeted therapies for a wide range of cancers.
New View Surgical
Venture Round in 2021
New View Surgical, Inc. is an innovative medical device company based in Boston, Massachusetts, focused on the development and commercialization of the VisionPort technology. Founded in 2009, the company has created a novel surgical imaging and access system designed specifically for minimally invasive surgery. The VisionPort system consolidates four essential surgical devices—laparoscope, camera, light source, and access port—into a single, user-friendly, disposable device. This integration provides surgeons with enhanced control over both visualization and instrumentation, aiming to address various unmet needs in the market. By simplifying the surgical process, New View Surgical seeks to deliver significant clinical and economic advantages to operating rooms worldwide.
Arcimoto is an automotive company based in the United States that specializes in the design, development, manufacturing, and sale of three-wheeled electric vehicles. The company's flagship product is the Fun Utility Vehicle (FUV), which offers an engaging ride experience for two passengers along with cargo capacity. Arcimoto's product lineup also includes the Rapid Responder, tailored for emergency and law enforcement services, and the Deliverator, an electric vehicle designed for last-mile deliveries. Additionally, the Cameo model is equipped for on-road filming, and the Arcimoto Roadster provides an exhilarating pure-electric driving experience. With a focus on sustainable transportation, Arcimoto aims to provide efficient alternatives to conventional gas-powered vehicles, significantly reducing environmental impact while catering to everyday driving needs.
Tilting Motor Works
Series A in 2021
Tilting Motor Works, Inc. is a company based in Snohomish, Washington, specializing in the development of leaning three-wheel conversion solutions for motorcycles. Founded in 2008, the company focuses on enhancing motorcycle performance while prioritizing safety and stability. Its innovative conversion process replaces the traditional front fork and wheel with a new front end that integrates various components such as leaning linkages, shocks, wheels, tires, fenders, brakes, hydraulics, front fairings, and mounting hardware. This patented retrofit is designed to provide riders with a higher-performing motorcycle that delivers improved handling and confidence.
Pocket Naloxone
Seed Round in 2021
Pocket Naloxone is a pharmaceutical company focused on improving naloxone delivery through a unique dosage form. It specializes in over-the-counter Naloxone Hydrochloride products, which serve as a life-saving antidote for opioid overdoses. The company is dedicated to making these critical medications accessible and affordable, with the overarching goal of reducing opioid overdose deaths. By offering innovative therapeutic solutions, Pocket Naloxone aims to empower individuals and clinicians to effectively manage opioid overdose situations, thereby contributing to public health and safety.
Defunkify
Series A in 2021
Defunkify is a manufacturer based in Eugene, Oregon, specializing in laundry cleaning and deodorizing products. Founded in 2017, the company offers a range of items including laundry detergent designed for activewear, fabric and gear deodorizers, an active odor shield, and laundry stain removers. Defunkify utilizes green chemistry to create high-performance, lower-toxicity products that have gained popularity in the market. The company sells its products through various online platforms, including major retailers and its own website, reaching over 1,800 locations nationwide. Defunkify's innovative approach includes nano-engineered coatings that effectively eliminate and prevent odors, allowing users to wear clothing multiple times before washing.
Seneca Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2021
Seneca Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company dedicated to the development of oncolytic immunotherapeutics for cancer treatment. Its primary product, the Seneca Valley Virus (SVV), is an oncolytic virus engineered to selectively eliminate tumor cells while replicating within them. The company offers SVV in various forms, including cancer therapeutics and vaccines for both cancer and infectious diseases. Founded in 2018 and based in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, Seneca Therapeutics aims to enhance cancer treatment options by integrating its oncolytic immunotherapeutics with immune checkpoint inhibitors and other cancer vaccines, thereby addressing immune tolerance and providing advanced targeted therapies for a wide range of cancers.
Inmedix
Seed Round in 2021
Inmedix, LLC is a company specializing in the development of diagnostics and therapeutics for autoimmune diseases, focusing on the relationship between the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and stress responses in the brain. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Normandy Park, Washington, Inmedix has pioneered a novel approach termed Immuno-autonomics, which aims to understand and inhibit the effects of ANS-induced stress on autoimmune conditions. The company has created diagnostic devices and a cloud-based platform designed to measure stress and its impact on immune function, enabling clinicians to enhance existing autoimmune therapies. Through this innovative approach, Inmedix seeks to improve patient outcomes by optimizing the interaction between the immune system and stress, thereby facilitating more effective treatment options in the realm of autoimmune diseases.
Stor and Deliver
Venture Round in 2021
Stor and Deliver was founded to free you from the hassle of loading, hauling, and moving into storage. They provide full-service, concierge storage with a pickup at your door and on-demand return delivery for the cost of a traditional self-storage unit.
Vivia Cares specializes in providing in-home care services for senior citizens, focusing on personalized support through consistent caregiver-client relationships. Their trained caregivers conduct daily visits to understand the unique needs of each client, fostering trust and companionship. Vivia Cares offers a variety of services, including wellness checks, medication reminders, assistance with personal hygiene, and companionship, ensuring that seniors receive the care and interaction they require. The company aims to bridge the gap between the expectations and realities of caregiving, enhancing the quality of life for elderly individuals in their own homes.
iHealthHome
Series B in 2020
iHealthHome, LLC is a company that specializes in in-home monitoring and communication systems for professional caregivers, enhancing the care provided to individuals at home. Founded in 2009 and based in Honolulu, Hawaii, the company offers a comprehensive data collection device that integrates with web-based software, creating a unified system for care management. Its flagship product, iHealthNavigator, equips clinical teams with tools to automate daily care management tasks and improve coordination. The platform supports home care agencies, complex care coordinators, residential care homes, senior living communities, and family caregivers by facilitating secure digital record-keeping and connecting care teams through a collaborative environment. Additionally, iHealthHome's technology allows for the integration of sensors and wearable monitors, enabling remote health tracking and monitoring of patients, ultimately aiming to improve efficiency, quality, and satisfaction in home care services.
Curb, Inc. is a technology company specializing in energy engagement software and home energy management. Founded in 2012 and based in Austin, Texas, Curb develops a mobile application and web interface that enables users to monitor their electricity consumption, receive safety alerts, and access energy-saving tips. The company offers an interactive energy efficiency solution that helps homeowners identify energy trends, pinpoint high-consumption appliances, and gain greater control over their electricity usage and expenses. Through its innovative approach, Curb empowers users to optimize their energy consumption and enhance overall energy efficiency in their homes.
SageMedic
Series A in 2020
SageMedic Corporation is a biotechnology company based in Redwood City, California, established in 2017. It specializes in developing the SAGE Direct Test, a pioneering approach to cancer treatment that utilizes live tissue biopsies from patients. Through its innovative SAGE Direct Platform, SageMedic creates biologically similar three-dimensional micro-tumors in the laboratory, allowing for the direct testing of approved cancer therapies on these samples. By measuring the response of the micro-tumors to various treatments, the company enables physicians to identify the most effective therapy tailored to individual patients. This technology aims to enhance precision medicine and improve patient outcomes in cancer care.
UbiQD, LLC is a cleantech materials company based in Los Alamos, New Mexico, that specializes in the production of low-hazard quantum dots and nanocomposites. Founded in 2014, UbiQD aims to make its innovative materials widely accessible for various applications, including agriculture, safety, design, solar energy, lighting, security, and personal care. The company offers UbiGro, a retrofit luminescent film designed to enhance crop growth by optimizing sunlight in greenhouses. UbiQD's low-toxicity quantum dots are engineered to efficiently convert light from one color to another, making them suitable for a range of industries while adhering to safety standards. The firm's strategic location near Los Alamos and Sandia National Laboratory facilitates valuable collaborations with leading scientists, furthering its mission to advance nanomaterial production and application.
Healionics
Series A in 2020
Healionics Corporation is a clinical-stage company based in Seattle, Washington, specializing in the development and manufacture of synthetic biomaterials and implantable medical devices. Founded in 2007, Healionics focuses on addressing critical healthcare challenges, particularly for kidney failure patients requiring dialysis. The company's flagship product, STARgraft, is a synthetic vascular graft designed to provide long-term, reliable blood flow access without the need for frequent interventions, thereby improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs. Additionally, Healionics is developing STARport HD, an implantable device that facilitates needle-free bloodstream access for dialysis, and employs a unique biomaterial technology that enhances the performance of various medical implants by preventing infection and fibrous encapsulation. The company has a robust patent portfolio and established production capabilities, positioning it to enter human clinical studies and market launch in the near future.
CLICS
Venture Round in 2020
CLiCS, LLC is a technology company based in La Jolla, California, that specializes in the development and marketing of a computer-controlled color vending platform for hairdressers. Founded in 2016, CLiCS offers an innovative solution for the salon industry by enabling hair professionals to create, measure, mix, and dispense custom hair colors with precision and ease. This AI-enabled digital hair color studio eliminates the guesswork in color formulation, allowing for the creation of any shade of demi or permanent color at the touch of a button. Additionally, the platform manages inventory and keeps accurate records of color formulations, streamlining the hair coloring process for salons and enhancing the overall customer experience.
Soteria Battery Innovation Group
Series A in 2020
Soteria Battery Innovation Group is a technology development and licensing company focused on enhancing the safety of lithium-ion batteries. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, Soteria has developed innovative technology that functions as an internal fuse within batteries to prevent ignition events. This advancement aims to make batteries inherently safe for a wide range of applications, from hearing aids to electric buses. The company is dedicated to ensuring that its safety materials are accessible to all battery manufacturers, promoting local production from a diverse supply base. By addressing fire risks in various devices, including drones, low-speed electric vehicles, power tools, and e-bikes, Soteria enables users to confidently utilize lithium-ion battery-powered devices.
OtoNexus Medical Technologies
Series C in 2020
OtoNexus Medical Technologies Inc. specializes in the design, development, and commercialization of ultrasound-based medical devices aimed at diagnosing middle ear infections, known as otitis media, in both children and adults. The company has created a patented handheld device that allows clinicians to swiftly and accurately distinguish between viral and bacterial infections, thereby informing appropriate treatment decisions regarding antibiotic use. This innovative application of ultrasound technology facilitates rapid data collection, enabling ease of use by healthcare professionals, including non-physician personnel. Additionally, the device features one-use-per-patient tips, which contribute to a recurring revenue model for the company. Founded in 2010 and based in Seattle, Washington, OtoNexus was previously known as OtoMetrix Medical Technologies until its name change in July 2014.
EternaTear
Series A in 2020
EternaTear, Inc. is a company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, focused on developing innovative artificial tear solutions for individuals suffering from dry eye. Incorporated in 2018, EternaTear aims to address the challenges associated with this condition, which can lead to significant discomfort and reduced quality of life. Their proprietary product utilizes a novel mechanism to enhance the lubrication of the ocular surface by supplementing all three layers of the tear film and binding them together. This approach allows EternaTear’s solution to remain effective on the eye for extended periods, reducing the need for frequent applications that are common with traditional over-the-counter eye drops. By combining established technologies with advanced research, EternaTear seeks to provide a more effective and lasting relief for patients experiencing the debilitating symptoms of dry eye.
b.well Connected Health
Venture Round in 2020
b.well Connected Health, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Baltimore, Maryland, with an additional office in Austin, Texas. Founded in 2015, the company has developed an application that aggregates and analyzes consumers' healthcare data, enabling users to store, manage, and share medical records and family health history in one accessible platform. The application provides insights into financial aspects of healthcare, including benefit plan details, co-pays, and deductibles, while also integrating data from wearables and other health applications to monitor aspects such as sleep, fitness, and nutrition. b.well Connected Health primarily serves health plans, health systems, employers, and pharmaceutical companies, offering an integrated solution for consumer engagement, holistic health management, and cost containment, ultimately empowering users to optimize their healthcare experience.
InReality
Series A in 2020
InReality, LLC is a solution-as-a-service company specializing in retail analytics and customer experience optimization. Founded in 1995 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, with additional offices in Atlanta and Hong Kong, InReality provides software and services that enhance shopper conversion for brands and retailers across various sectors, including beverage, home improvement, and electronics. The company's platform leverages IoT technology to deliver real-time analytics, which correlate point-of-sale data with metrics such as traffic, engagement, and product interaction. This enables clients to gain insights into consumer behavior and optimize their marketing strategies effectively. InReality also offers responsive technology solutions for personalized messaging and promotions, ensuring that retailers can engage shoppers in a timely and relevant manner. By integrating real-time triggers and automatic content updates across connected screens, InReality helps improve the overall customer experience and maximize return on investment for in-store marketing efforts.
Virion Therapeutics
Convertible Note in 2020
Virion Therapeutics, established in 2018 and based in Newark, Delaware, is a biotechnology company focused on developing immune-based treatments for virally-associated cancers and chronic viral infections. The company's primary products are ChiVax and ChiVax-gD vaccines, designed to induce potent and sustained T cell-mediated immune responses against transformed or infected cells. These vaccines have demonstrated promising results in pre-clinical testing and are poised for translation into clinical trials targeting diseases such as HPV-induced cancers and chronic Hepatitis B infections.
Embera NeuroTherapeutics
Series A in 2020
Embera NeuroTherapeutics, Inc. is a pharmaceutical company based in Sudbury, Massachusetts, founded in 2005. The company is focused on developing innovative treatments for smoking cessation, cocaine dependence, and other addictions, an area where effective drug therapies are limited or nonexistent. Embera's flagship product, EMB-001, combines the benzodiazepine oxazepam with metyrapone, a cortisol synthesis inhibitor, to target the stress response system and specific brain functions linked to cravings and relapse. This dual-action approach aims to modulate various stress-related pathways, thereby reducing the cravings that drive addictive behaviors. By addressing the underlying mechanisms of addiction, Embera NeuroTherapeutics seeks to offer a more effective solution for individuals struggling with these disorders.
Steelhead Composites
Venture Round in 2020
Steelhead Composites LLC is an engineering and manufacturing company based in Golden, Colorado, specializing in the production of lightweight hydraulic accumulators and high-pressure vessels primarily for the hydraulic hybrid market. Founded in 2012, the company offers a range of services, including the design and analysis of composite pressure vessels, advanced filament winding, and hydrostatic pressure testing. Steelhead Composites also manufactures seamless metal cylinders and hydrogen storage systems, catering to various sectors, including aerospace, stationary energy, mobility, and maritime applications. With a fully digital shop floor and advanced manufacturing processes, the company focuses on providing efficient, safe, and environmentally friendly solutions for gas storage and transport, particularly in applications requiring zero emissions.
KitoTech Medical
Convertible Note in 2020
KitoTech Medical, Inc. is a medical device company based in Seattle, Washington, specializing in the development and commercialization of innovative products for wound closure and care. Established in 2011, the company has introduced microMend, a proprietary wound closure device featuring tiny Microstaples on an adhesive backing, designed for ease of application similar to a bandage. microMend is painless to use and offers the holding strength of traditional sutures, making it suitable for closing surgical incisions and lacerations. Clinical studies indicate that microMend outperforms sutures in terms of clinical outcomes, including cosmetic results, and allows for quicker application by various medical personnel, resulting in considerable cost savings. The product is marketed across a range of surgical specialties, as well as in dermatology and emergency medicine, with additional opportunities in military applications. KitoTech Medical targets a potential market exceeding $600 million in the US and $2 billion worldwide.
CurvaFix, Inc. is a medical device company based in Bellevue, Washington, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing innovative solutions for pelvic fracture repair, addressing unmet needs in orthopedic trauma. Its flagship product, The CurvaFix, is an intramedullary rod screw designed to adapt to the natural shape of bones, particularly in the pelvis. This capability allows the device to effectively fill the space within curved bones, facilitating simpler and shorter surgical procedures. By improving surgical outcomes, CurvaFix aims to enhance patient recovery times and overall treatment efficacy.
LumiThera
Series C in 2020
LumiThera, Inc. is a medical device company dedicated to developing innovative treatment solutions aimed at improving visual function and preventing vision loss associated with debilitating eye diseases. Founded in 2013 and based in Poulsbo, Washington, the company specializes in photobiomodulation therapy, utilizing non-invasive light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and laser treatments to address both acute and chronic ocular disorders. Its flagship product, The Valeda, is designed specifically for the treatment of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and other ocular conditions. LumiThera's technology not only strives to halt or slow the progression of vision-threatening diseases but also aims to enhance visual acuity and contrast sensitivity in patients. Through its advancements in light therapy, LumiThera supports healthcare providers in offering improved treatment options for individuals affected by these common eye disorders.
Defunkify
Convertible Note in 2020
Defunkify is a manufacturer based in Eugene, Oregon, specializing in laundry cleaning and deodorizing products. Founded in 2017, the company offers a range of items including laundry detergent designed for activewear, fabric and gear deodorizers, an active odor shield, and laundry stain removers. Defunkify utilizes green chemistry to create high-performance, lower-toxicity products that have gained popularity in the market. The company sells its products through various online platforms, including major retailers and its own website, reaching over 1,800 locations nationwide. Defunkify's innovative approach includes nano-engineered coatings that effectively eliminate and prevent odors, allowing users to wear clothing multiple times before washing.
Your Fare
Convertible Note in 2020
Your Fare, Inc., established in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in developing an application that enables restaurants to manage all their online orders through a single platform. The company's ordering management system allows restaurateurs to consolidate orders from various sources, replace traditional online ordering tablets, and monitor daily sales via one dashboard. Additionally, Your Fare helps manage third-party delivery services, integrating them into a unified interface. This streamlined approach aims to enhance operational efficiencies and profit margins for restaurants by automating the handling of online meal orders and reducing order delivery time.
Kineta
Venture Round in 2020
Kineta, Inc. is a clinical stage biotechnology company based in Seattle, Washington, focused on the development of immunology-based therapeutics for oncology, neuroscience, and virology. The company is advancing a range of innovative therapies, including KCP-506, a non-opioid antagonist for chronic pain, and LHF-535, an oral antiviral targeting Lassa and other arenaviruses by inhibiting viral entry and replication. Kineta is also engaged in developing next-generation immunotherapies, exemplified by KVA12.1, a VISTA blocking immunotherapy designed to reprogram the immune system to combat cancer. With strategic partnerships with notable organizations like Pfizer and Genentech, Kineta aims to leverage its expertise in antiviral therapies and immune modulation to address significant medical challenges. Formerly known as Lecura, Inc., the company was founded in 2007.
StormSensor
Seed Round in 2020
StormSensor, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in stormwater management solutions aimed at preventing flooding, sewage overflows, and other stormwater issues. Founded in 2015, StormSensor develops Scute sensors that provide real-time monitoring of conditions within stormwater systems. The company also offers Terrapin, a cloud-based software platform that facilitates data visualization, integrates weather data, and sends alerts for significant flow events. This platform automates workflows for inspections, data monitoring, and regulatory reporting, significantly reducing the manual processes traditionally used by clients to maintain compliance in a complex regulatory landscape. By providing essential information on urban flooding, illicit discharges, and infrastructure impacts from climate change, StormSensor enables its clients to effectively respond to and mitigate climate-driven risks.
Inmedix
Seed Round in 2020
Inmedix, LLC is a company specializing in the development of diagnostics and therapeutics for autoimmune diseases, focusing on the relationship between the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and stress responses in the brain. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Normandy Park, Washington, Inmedix has pioneered a novel approach termed Immuno-autonomics, which aims to understand and inhibit the effects of ANS-induced stress on autoimmune conditions. The company has created diagnostic devices and a cloud-based platform designed to measure stress and its impact on immune function, enabling clinicians to enhance existing autoimmune therapies. Through this innovative approach, Inmedix seeks to improve patient outcomes by optimizing the interaction between the immune system and stress, thereby facilitating more effective treatment options in the realm of autoimmune diseases.
Turn Technologies
Convertible Note in 2020
Turn Technologies, Inc. is a Chicago-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing an AI-powered workforce-as-a-service platform. This platform is designed to help businesses manage the hiring and retention of hourly, shift-based, or contracted workers. Turn Technologies offers a mobile-friendly application that features seamless API and HR integration, allowing for flexible planning and access to robust candidate profiles. The platform emphasizes speed, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness in its screening and sourcing processes, along with built-in support tools to enhance user experience.
CLICS
Convertible Note in 2020
CLiCS, LLC is a technology company based in La Jolla, California, that specializes in the development and marketing of a computer-controlled color vending platform for hairdressers. Founded in 2016, CLiCS offers an innovative solution for the salon industry by enabling hair professionals to create, measure, mix, and dispense custom hair colors with precision and ease. This AI-enabled digital hair color studio eliminates the guesswork in color formulation, allowing for the creation of any shade of demi or permanent color at the touch of a button. Additionally, the platform manages inventory and keeps accurate records of color formulations, streamlining the hair coloring process for salons and enhancing the overall customer experience.
HaptX
Convertible Note in 2020
HaptX is a technology company focused on enhancing virtual reality experiences through realistic touch simulation. It has developed HaptX Gloves, which enable natural interaction and provide haptic feedback with a high level of realism. Utilizing patented microfluidic technology, these gloves feature 130 points of touch feedback and can apply resistive force feedback of up to 4 pounds per finger, while also tracking hand motions with sub-millimeter precision. Founded by Jake Rubin and Dr. Bob Crockett, HaptX employs a team of 35 and operates from offices in Seattle, Washington, and San Luis Obispo, California. The company's innovations allow users to feel the texture, shape, motion, vibration, and temperature of virtual objects, bridging the gap between the physical and virtual worlds.
b.well Connected Health
Convertible Note in 2020
b.well Connected Health, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Baltimore, Maryland, with an additional office in Austin, Texas. Founded in 2015, the company has developed an application that aggregates and analyzes consumers' healthcare data, enabling users to store, manage, and share medical records and family health history in one accessible platform. The application provides insights into financial aspects of healthcare, including benefit plan details, co-pays, and deductibles, while also integrating data from wearables and other health applications to monitor aspects such as sleep, fitness, and nutrition. b.well Connected Health primarily serves health plans, health systems, employers, and pharmaceutical companies, offering an integrated solution for consumer engagement, holistic health management, and cost containment, ultimately empowering users to optimize their healthcare experience.
SST Wireless
Series A in 2020
SST Wireless Inc. is a company specializing in the design, manufacture, and distribution of wireless sensor technologies aimed at enhancing safety, conserving energy, and minimizing operational downtime for vehicles and equipment. Established in 2002 and based in Richmond, Canada, the company has developed a range of innovative products, including vibration sensors, high-temperature sensors, pressure and temperature sensors, and a sensor gateway. SST Wireless has a strong reputation in the industrial and commercial sectors, particularly for its wireless tire pressure monitoring systems that improve safety and extend the lifespan of tires in heavy-duty vehicles. The company is committed to simplifying the deployment of its sensors for businesses of all sizes, providing comprehensive support, remote monitoring, and custom development services. With a focus on reliability and ease of use, SST Wireless continues to expand its offerings to include advanced monitoring solutions that enable clients to make informed decisions regarding their equipment's service life and operational efficiency.
HaptX is a technology company focused on enhancing virtual reality experiences through realistic touch simulation. It has developed HaptX Gloves, which enable natural interaction and provide haptic feedback with a high level of realism. Utilizing patented microfluidic technology, these gloves feature 130 points of touch feedback and can apply resistive force feedback of up to 4 pounds per finger, while also tracking hand motions with sub-millimeter precision. Founded by Jake Rubin and Dr. Bob Crockett, HaptX employs a team of 35 and operates from offices in Seattle, Washington, and San Luis Obispo, California. The company's innovations allow users to feel the texture, shape, motion, vibration, and temperature of virtual objects, bridging the gap between the physical and virtual worlds.
Embera NeuroTherapeutics
Series B in 2019
Embera NeuroTherapeutics, Inc. is a pharmaceutical company based in Sudbury, Massachusetts, founded in 2005. The company is focused on developing innovative treatments for smoking cessation, cocaine dependence, and other addictions, an area where effective drug therapies are limited or nonexistent. Embera's flagship product, EMB-001, combines the benzodiazepine oxazepam with metyrapone, a cortisol synthesis inhibitor, to target the stress response system and specific brain functions linked to cravings and relapse. This dual-action approach aims to modulate various stress-related pathways, thereby reducing the cravings that drive addictive behaviors. By addressing the underlying mechanisms of addiction, Embera NeuroTherapeutics seeks to offer a more effective solution for individuals struggling with these disorders.
Electric Playhouse
Series A in 2019
Electric Playhouse, Inc. is an entertainment company based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, that operates a unique public venue designed for immersive and interactive experiences. Incorporated in 2018, the company provides a creative environment where visitors can engage in various activities, including gaming, dining, and hosting special events suitable for all ages. The venue features an indoor experiential center that blends physical and digital elements, enhancing the overall entertainment experience. With a focus on vibrant, neon lighting and social interaction, Electric Playhouse aims to create a rejuvenating space for individuals and families to enjoy together.