Khosla Ventures

Khosla Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2004 by Vinod Khosla, a co-founder of Sun Microsystems. Based in Menlo Park, California, the firm manages over $5 billion and primarily invests in early-stage technology companies throughout the United States. Khosla Ventures provides capital, strategic advice, and venture assistance to entrepreneurs focused on breakthrough innovations across various sectors, including consumer technology, enterprise solutions, health, education, agriculture, and sustainable energy. The firm has a particular interest in high-risk, high-reward opportunities, often acting as a sole investor in "science or innovation experiments." Investment sizes typically range from $100,000 to over $20 million, allowing Khosla Ventures to support both traditional ventures and unconventional projects.

Bruce Armstrong

Operating Partner

Irene Au

Angel

Ryno Blignaut

Operating Partner

Alice Brooks

Partner

Peter Buckland

Partner, Managing Director and COO

Benny Buller

Investment Professional

Brian Byun

Operating Partner

Catherine Casuga

Operating Partner

Jon Chu

Partner

Kanu Gulati

Partner

Emmanuel T. Hernandez

Operating Partner

Judy Huang

Operating Partner

Keith Janosky

Chief Financial Officer and Head of Investor Relations

Jun Jeon

Principal

Samir Kaul

Founding Partner & Managing Director

Paul Kirincich

Operating Partner

Alexander A. Morgan

Partner

Alexander Morgan Ph.D

Partner

Hesam Motlagh

Chief of Staff

Keith Rabois

Managing Director

Jessy Rivest Ph.D

Partner

Nikita Shamgunov

Partner & Investor

Sven Strohband Ph.D

Managing Director

Rajesh Swaminathan

Partner

Adina Tecklu

Partner

Sandhya Venkatachalam

Partner

David Weiden

Founding Partner and Managing Director

Ece Wyrick

Principal

Past deals in US East Coast

Traba

Series A in 2022
Traba is a marketplace that connects light industrial workers with businesses to fill open shifts. Their focus is on opportunities in warehousing, distribution, and event staffing.

Ellevest

Series B in 2022
Ellevest, Inc. is an employee owned investment manager. The firm primarily provides its services to women clients. It manages separate client-focused portfolios. The firm invests in different asset classes in markets across the globe. The firm employs fundamental analysis along with top-down approach to create its portfolios. It was formerly known as Ellevate Financial, Inc. Ellevest, Inc. was founded in 2014 and is based in New York City.

Hermeus

Series B in 2022
Hermeus is developing Mach 5 aircraft to speed up the global transportation network. Mach 5 flight is not just supersonic, it's hypersonic. At these speeds, a flight from New York to London is 90 minutes, rather than 7 hours. Its aircraft massively reduces flight times and increases safety for the long haul and business class air travel, enabling businesses to operate with minimal changes to current aviation infrastructure. The company was founded in 2018 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Hermeus

Series B in 2022
Hermeus is developing Mach 5 aircraft to speed up the global transportation network. Mach 5 flight is not just supersonic, it's hypersonic. At these speeds, a flight from New York to London is 90 minutes, rather than 7 hours. Its aircraft massively reduces flight times and increases safety for the long haul and business class air travel, enabling businesses to operate with minimal changes to current aviation infrastructure. The company was founded in 2018 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Volta Labs

Series A in 2022
Volta Labs, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on engineering and developing tools for biological automation. Founded in 2018, the company specializes in creating scalable automation solutions for genetic engineering, aiming to enhance efficiency and precision in biological research and applications.

Aether Diamonds

Series A in 2022
Aether is the Alchemy of air. Introducing the future of fine jewelry, designed for humans and the planet The world’s first carbon-negative and truly sustainable diamonds.

Aether Diamonds

Series A in 2022
Aether is the Alchemy of air. Introducing the future of fine jewelry, designed for humans and the planet The world’s first carbon-negative and truly sustainable diamonds.

Scipher Medicine

Series D in 2022
Scipher Medicine is a biotechnology company based in Waltham, Massachusetts, that focuses on developing a molecular technology platform to predict patient responses to drug therapies, particularly in cardiovascular and autoimmune diseases. The company offers several diagnostic tests, including PrismDx, which identifies patients who may not respond to specific medications, PrismRA for patients with rheumatoid arthritis, and PrismUC for those with ulcerative colitis. These tests enable healthcare providers to prescribe more suitable alternative therapies for patients who are unlikely to benefit from traditional treatments. Scipher Medicine emphasizes the importance of providing scientifically backed data to improve patient outcomes and enhance treatment decisions. The company has also established a strategic partnership with Ambry Genetics Corporation to further advance its capabilities. Founded in 2014, Scipher Medicine was previously known as DZZOM Delaware Corporation before changing its name in 2015.

LEX Markets

Series A in 2022
LEX is a commercial real estate securities marketplace. A real estate fintech company, delivering a revolutionary new solution to the illiquidity problems facing real estate owners and investors through a new real estate investment platform.

Cellino

Series A in 2022
Cellino Biotech, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing intracellular delivery lasers and nanotechnology for gene editing applications. By leveraging advanced tools from optics, biology, and computation, Cellino transforms the process of stem cell differentiation into a digital format, allowing for the engineering of functionally mature cells. This innovative approach significantly accelerates the development time of engineered cells, reducing it from years to weeks.

Nabla Bio

Seed Round in 2021
Nabla is an autoreverse platform that enables the rapid discovery of previously unattainable protein variants with supernatural qualities.Nabla Bio makes new medicines and improve nutrition by engineering novel proteins.

Up&Up

Series B in 2021
Up&Up is a New York-based platform that facilitates fractional homeownership, providing individuals with a more accessible and flexible approach to renting and owning property. Established in 2017, it allows users to invest in real estate and become part-owners of their chosen homes, thereby helping them build equity over time. This innovative model not only offers a rewarding alternative to traditional rentals but also enables residents to prepare for future homeownership or cash out when desired. Through its services, Up&Up aims to enrich the housing experience and provide users with greater financial opportunities in the real estate market.

OpenStore

Series B in 2021
OpenStore connects merchants and customers into a single unified shopping experience through access to data, information, and capital. The company aims to offer instant liquidity for eCommerce entrepreneurs.

Opentrons

Series C in 2021
OpenTrons is a developer of a pipetting robot technology designed to automate experiments. The company's technology is automated laboratory equipment that automates experiments by using Python language, enabling scientific researchers to make the process faster and less tiresome.

Statespace

Series C in 2021
StateSpace provides performance analytics and a suite of tools for casual gamers and eSport athletes to maximize their potential. It uses cognitive science and artificial intelligence to revolutionize the way humans improve. Leveraging expertise as neuroscientists, data scientists, video game developers, and computer visionaries, the products bring much needed standardized performance analytics to train. It was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Jetty

Venture Round in 2021
Jetty is a financial services company on a mission to make renting a home more affordable and effortless for everyone. Jetty's solution helps property managers increase lease conversion, reduce bad debt, and streamline operations. For the renter, Jetty lowers the barrier to entry, saving residents thousands of dollars on move-in costs. Jetty was founded by Mike Rudoy and Luke Cohler in 2015 and is headquartered in New York.

Eight

Series C in 2021
Eight Sleep is the first sleep fitness company. It leverages innovation, technology, and personal biometrics to restore individuals to their peak energy levels each morning. Backed by leading Silicon Valley investors including Khosla Ventures and Y Combinator, it was named by Fast Company in 2018 as one of the Most Innovative Companies in Consumer Electronics. It was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in New York, United States.

Gaiascope

Seed Round in 2021
Gaiascope helps energy companies and investors transition to the future in the most economic way possible, with user-friendly software that makes the electric grid easier to understand, invest in and profit from. Gaiascope's affordable tools are designed with a practical approach to machine learning that values transparency over 'black boxes'​. Guided by a blueprint of physical reality, these tools use available data and scenario analysis to optimize real-time trading, operations and development, addressing the stochastic nature of the grid, the increasing penetration of renewables, and the evolution of power market dynamics.

Jones

Series A in 2021
The Jones Agency, Inc. is a liability insurance underwriting company that specializes in serving general construction and property management contractors. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, it provides insurance solutions tailored for various professions, including contractors, electricians, HVAC technicians, and landscapers. In addition to its underwriting services, Jones offers a software platform designed to streamline liability management for real estate companies, addressing the complexities of insurance compliance. This innovative approach aims to simplify the traditionally cumbersome process of managing insurance certificates for owners, managers, and developers within the commercial real estate sector. Through its services, Jones seeks to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in insurance management for its clients.

OpenStore

Series A in 2021
OpenStore connects merchants and customers into a single unified shopping experience through access to data, information, and capital. The company aims to offer instant liquidity for eCommerce entrepreneurs.

Lula

Series A in 2021
Lula operates a peer-to-peer marketplace that connects vehicle owners with individuals seeking to rent those vehicles. It allows vehicle owners to list their vehicles for rent and facilitates direct communication and transactions between owners and renters. Lula does not own or manage the vehicles and does not engage in the contracts formed between owners and renters. Additionally, Lula provides insurance technology solutions tailored for various sectors, including car rental companies and logistics firms. Their offerings include policy management, risk assessment tools, and claims handling services, which help clients streamline their insurance processes and reduce operational costs.

SageSpot

Seed Round in 2021
Subscription-based social media

Overture Life

Series B in 2021
Overture Life, Inc. develops robots for in vitro fertilization applications. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in New York, New York.

Level

Series A in 2021
Level is the modern dental plan for employers.

Rightway

Series C in 2021
Rightway Healthcare, Inc. operates a healthcare advocacy platform that focuses on optimizing healthcare expenditure for employers and employees. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, the company provides a consumer portal that offers diagnosis education, treatment path navigation, and patient advocacy services. Its platform combines patient navigation with analytics to guide users toward optimal care and therapies, while also simplifying access through an employee application that allows for on-demand navigation. Additionally, Rightway integrates pharmacy benefit management (PBM) solutions into its services, ensuring prescriptions are directed to the lowest net cost. This approach aligns incentives and involves clinicians in the care journey, ultimately aiming to reduce costs and improve health outcomes for its users.

Avvir

Series A in 2021
Avvir unleashes the latent potential of BIM technology by finally closing the feedback loop and keeping building models continuously up-to-date. This enables construction teams to closely monitor progress and catch mistakes before major rework is required. We achieve this by automating the processes around data acquisition, visualization, and analysis, so that BIM updates can be made in hours rather than weeks.

Scipher Medicine

Series C in 2021
Scipher Medicine is a biotechnology company based in Waltham, Massachusetts, that focuses on developing a molecular technology platform to predict patient responses to drug therapies, particularly in cardiovascular and autoimmune diseases. The company offers several diagnostic tests, including PrismDx, which identifies patients who may not respond to specific medications, PrismRA for patients with rheumatoid arthritis, and PrismUC for those with ulcerative colitis. These tests enable healthcare providers to prescribe more suitable alternative therapies for patients who are unlikely to benefit from traditional treatments. Scipher Medicine emphasizes the importance of providing scientifically backed data to improve patient outcomes and enhance treatment decisions. The company has also established a strategic partnership with Ambry Genetics Corporation to further advance its capabilities. Founded in 2014, Scipher Medicine was previously known as DZZOM Delaware Corporation before changing its name in 2015.

Cellino

Seed Round in 2021
Cellino Biotech, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing intracellular delivery lasers and nanotechnology for gene editing applications. By leveraging advanced tools from optics, biology, and computation, Cellino transforms the process of stem cell differentiation into a digital format, allowing for the engineering of functionally mature cells. This innovative approach significantly accelerates the development time of engineered cells, reducing it from years to weeks.

Statespace

Series B in 2020
StateSpace provides performance analytics and a suite of tools for casual gamers and eSport athletes to maximize their potential. It uses cognitive science and artificial intelligence to revolutionize the way humans improve. Leveraging expertise as neuroscientists, data scientists, video game developers, and computer visionaries, the products bring much needed standardized performance analytics to train. It was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Hermeus

Series A in 2020
Hermeus is developing Mach 5 aircraft to speed up the global transportation network. Mach 5 flight is not just supersonic, it's hypersonic. At these speeds, a flight from New York to London is 90 minutes, rather than 7 hours. Its aircraft massively reduces flight times and increases safety for the long haul and business class air travel, enabling businesses to operate with minimal changes to current aviation infrastructure. The company was founded in 2018 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

SiPhox Inc.

Seed Round in 2020
SiPhox offers a handheld testing device with RNA/DNA and protein testing for point-of-care and At-Home solutions. The company's kit is made by multiplexing RNA, antibody, and antigen tests on a single silicon photonic chip which is amplified by plasmon resonance and silicon photonic resonator readout, enabling users to undertake tests for disease safely and in a disposable point-of-care and at-home manner. SiPhox was founded in 2020 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.

Statespace

Series A in 2020
StateSpace provides performance analytics and a suite of tools for casual gamers and eSport athletes to maximize their potential. It uses cognitive science and artificial intelligence to revolutionize the way humans improve. Leveraging expertise as neuroscientists, data scientists, video game developers, and computer visionaries, the products bring much needed standardized performance analytics to train. It was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

E25Bio

Venture Round in 2020
E25Bio specializes in the development of rapid diagnostic tests for epidemic fever viruses. It is dedicated to preventing severe downstream health outcomes with the use of mobile, fast, real-time reporting to create unprecedented large datasets to guide informed and timely responses for the control of disease spread. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Eight

Series C in 2019
Eight Sleep is the first sleep fitness company. It leverages innovation, technology, and personal biometrics to restore individuals to their peak energy levels each morning. Backed by leading Silicon Valley investors including Khosla Ventures and Y Combinator, it was named by Fast Company in 2018 as one of the Most Innovative Companies in Consumer Electronics. It was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in New York, United States.

Ori

Series B in 2019
Ori is a smart space company that empowers people to get the most out of their living areas through the design of multi-functional, robotic-powered interior solutions. We partner with real estate developers, builders, property managers, and architects to optimize the square footage of the built environments they shape in order to create urban housing and spaces that are flexible, intelligent, sustainable and affordable. We believe we should expect more from our spaces.

Vahan.ai

Seed Round in 2019
Vanan Online Services provides Translation,Transcription, Captioning and Subtitling,Voice Over, Typing on a single platform.

Careswitch

Seed Round in 2019
CareSwitch, Inc., a professional employer organization, operates as software platform for the home care market. It offers The CareSwitch platform that helps home care agencies to manage payroll, benefits, and employee records to comply with recent changes in federal and state employment laws. The company’s platform also matches caregivers to jobs at the companies. It serves personal care, companionship, home health care, skilled nursing, pediatrics, and hospice markets. CareSwitch, Inc. is based in the United States.

Overture Life

Venture Round in 2019
Overture Life, Inc. develops robots for in vitro fertilization applications. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in New York, New York.

Avvir

Seed Round in 2019
Avvir unleashes the latent potential of BIM technology by finally closing the feedback loop and keeping building models continuously up-to-date. This enables construction teams to closely monitor progress and catch mistakes before major rework is required. We achieve this by automating the processes around data acquisition, visualization, and analysis, so that BIM updates can be made in hours rather than weeks.

Hermeus

Seed Round in 2019
Hermeus is developing Mach 5 aircraft to speed up the global transportation network. Mach 5 flight is not just supersonic, it's hypersonic. At these speeds, a flight from New York to London is 90 minutes, rather than 7 hours. Its aircraft massively reduces flight times and increases safety for the long haul and business class air travel, enabling businesses to operate with minimal changes to current aviation infrastructure. The company was founded in 2018 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Cellino

Venture Round in 2019
Cellino Biotech, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing intracellular delivery lasers and nanotechnology for gene editing applications. By leveraging advanced tools from optics, biology, and computation, Cellino transforms the process of stem cell differentiation into a digital format, allowing for the engineering of functionally mature cells. This innovative approach significantly accelerates the development time of engineered cells, reducing it from years to weeks.

Ellevest

Series A in 2019
Ellevest, Inc. is an employee owned investment manager. The firm primarily provides its services to women clients. It manages separate client-focused portfolios. The firm invests in different asset classes in markets across the globe. The firm employs fundamental analysis along with top-down approach to create its portfolios. It was formerly known as Ellevate Financial, Inc. Ellevest, Inc. was founded in 2014 and is based in New York City.

Avvir

Seed Round in 2019
Avvir unleashes the latent potential of BIM technology by finally closing the feedback loop and keeping building models continuously up-to-date. This enables construction teams to closely monitor progress and catch mistakes before major rework is required. We achieve this by automating the processes around data acquisition, visualization, and analysis, so that BIM updates can be made in hours rather than weeks.

Jetty

Series B in 2019
Jetty is a financial services company on a mission to make renting a home more affordable and effortless for everyone. Jetty's solution helps property managers increase lease conversion, reduce bad debt, and streamline operations. For the renter, Jetty lowers the barrier to entry, saving residents thousands of dollars on move-in costs. Jetty was founded by Mike Rudoy and Luke Cohler in 2015 and is headquartered in New York.

Canary

Funding Round in 2018
Canary Connect, Inc. is a New York City-based technology company specializing in home security systems designed to enhance safety and connectivity for users. Founded in 2012, the company develops a range of products, including the Canary, an all-in-one security solution featuring an HD camera, siren, and air monitor, and the Canary Flex, a versatile weatherproof camera suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Additionally, Canary offers a web-based application called Canary Talk, which allows users to stream live footage and monitor their homes in real time. The company's products are available for purchase online and are designed to be affordable and easy to set up, catering to both renters and homeowners. With a focus on innovation, the team comprises experts in security, robotics, software, and design.

Canary

Series A in 2018
Canary Connect, Inc. is a New York City-based technology company specializing in home security systems designed to enhance safety and connectivity for users. Founded in 2012, the company develops a range of products, including the Canary, an all-in-one security solution featuring an HD camera, siren, and air monitor, and the Canary Flex, a versatile weatherproof camera suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Additionally, Canary offers a web-based application called Canary Talk, which allows users to stream live footage and monitor their homes in real time. The company's products are available for purchase online and are designed to be affordable and easy to set up, catering to both renters and homeowners. With a focus on innovation, the team comprises experts in security, robotics, software, and design.

Pymetrics

Series B in 2018
Pymetrics, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing neuroscience-based assessment and prediction technology aimed at transforming the recruitment, retention, and development of employees. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York City, Pymetrics utilizes a combination of neuroscience and machine learning to create a talent matching platform. This platform collects behavioral data from successful professionals across various roles to identify key traits that distinguish top performers from the general population. By offering cognitive and emotional assessment solutions, along with a personalized recommendation engine, Pymetrics enhances the effectiveness and accuracy of the hiring process, while promoting unbiased recruitment practices.

Scipher Medicine

Series A in 2018
Scipher Medicine is a biotechnology company based in Waltham, Massachusetts, that focuses on developing a molecular technology platform to predict patient responses to drug therapies, particularly in cardiovascular and autoimmune diseases. The company offers several diagnostic tests, including PrismDx, which identifies patients who may not respond to specific medications, PrismRA for patients with rheumatoid arthritis, and PrismUC for those with ulcerative colitis. These tests enable healthcare providers to prescribe more suitable alternative therapies for patients who are unlikely to benefit from traditional treatments. Scipher Medicine emphasizes the importance of providing scientifically backed data to improve patient outcomes and enhance treatment decisions. The company has also established a strategic partnership with Ambry Genetics Corporation to further advance its capabilities. Founded in 2014, Scipher Medicine was previously known as DZZOM Delaware Corporation before changing its name in 2015.

Artrendex

Venture Round in 2018
Artrendex, Inc., founded in 2016 and located in East Windsor, New Jersey, offers artificial intelligence solutions designed to assist artists, galleries, and collectors in realizing their goals. The company specializes in quantifying aesthetic concepts, traditionally viewed as subjective, through advanced visual analytics. Its innovative models can predict style changes and trends based on historical data, addressing the needs of a substantial art market valued at over $64 billion. As much of this market consists of art purchased as an investment, Artrendex provides essential data-analytics tools that help assess the potential value of artworks.

Ten Percent Happier

Seed Round in 2018
Ten Percent Happier is a provider of a meditation platform designed for fidgety skeptics. The company's platform offers expert advice to monitor behavioral changes in a person's life by blending text messages, web content, and short videos that enables users to access a clear a simple approach to meditation. It was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Opentrons

Series A in 2018
OpenTrons is a developer of a pipetting robot technology designed to automate experiments. The company's technology is automated laboratory equipment that automates experiments by using Python language, enabling scientific researchers to make the process faster and less tiresome.

Eight

Series B in 2018
Eight Sleep is the first sleep fitness company. It leverages innovation, technology, and personal biometrics to restore individuals to their peak energy levels each morning. Backed by leading Silicon Valley investors including Khosla Ventures and Y Combinator, it was named by Fast Company in 2018 as one of the Most Innovative Companies in Consumer Electronics. It was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in New York, United States.

Twine Health

Series A in 2017
Twine Health is a cloud-based collaborative care platform for chronic disease management. It consists of a patient engagement portal, a peer support network, a care management solution, and an outcome analytics tool. The platform enables users to co-create personalized care plans that serve as common ground for collaboration with their care team: their own providers such as physicians and nurse practitioners; their family and friends; and coaches such as nurses, pharmacists, health coaches, and more. Twine Health was developed at the MIT Medical Lab by John Moore and Frank Moss and its operations are based in Massachusetts, United States.

Pymetrics

Series A in 2017
Pymetrics, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing neuroscience-based assessment and prediction technology aimed at transforming the recruitment, retention, and development of employees. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York City, Pymetrics utilizes a combination of neuroscience and machine learning to create a talent matching platform. This platform collects behavioral data from successful professionals across various roles to identify key traits that distinguish top performers from the general population. By offering cognitive and emotional assessment solutions, along with a personalized recommendation engine, Pymetrics enhances the effectiveness and accuracy of the hiring process, while promoting unbiased recruitment practices.

Ori

Series A in 2017
Ori is a smart space company that empowers people to get the most out of their living areas through the design of multi-functional, robotic-powered interior solutions. We partner with real estate developers, builders, property managers, and architects to optimize the square footage of the built environments they shape in order to create urban housing and spaces that are flexible, intelligent, sustainable and affordable. We believe we should expect more from our spaces.

Mainspring

Series C in 2017
Mainspring designs and develops digital business strategies. The company provides consulting services focusing on digital technologies, business optimization, and technology enablement. Mainspring, formerly known as Mainspring Communications Inc., was founded in 1996 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Canary

Venture Round in 2017
Canary Connect, Inc. is a New York City-based technology company specializing in home security systems designed to enhance safety and connectivity for users. Founded in 2012, the company develops a range of products, including the Canary, an all-in-one security solution featuring an HD camera, siren, and air monitor, and the Canary Flex, a versatile weatherproof camera suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Additionally, Canary offers a web-based application called Canary Talk, which allows users to stream live footage and monitor their homes in real time. The company's products are available for purchase online and are designed to be affordable and easy to set up, catering to both renters and homeowners. With a focus on innovation, the team comprises experts in security, robotics, software, and design.

Cadre

Series C in 2017
Cadre is an online marketplace that connects accredited investors with commercial real estate opportunities, facilitating investments and transactions in a traditionally illiquid industry. Founded in 2014 by Ryan Williams, Josh Kushner, and Jared Kushner, Cadre employs advanced technology to enhance the investment process, offering tools for predictive analytics, asset management, and market trend identification. Investors benefit from increased transparency, efficiency, and liquidity, enabling them to make informed, data-driven decisions. Cadre also manages value-added funds that focus on various asset classes, including multi-family, industrial, office, and hospitality properties, primarily within the United States. The platform aims to streamline real estate investment, allowing users to diversify portfolios and mitigate risk while pursuing attractive long-term returns.

Twine Health

Series A in 2017
Twine Health is a cloud-based collaborative care platform for chronic disease management. It consists of a patient engagement portal, a peer support network, a care management solution, and an outcome analytics tool. The platform enables users to co-create personalized care plans that serve as common ground for collaboration with their care team: their own providers such as physicians and nurse practitioners; their family and friends; and coaches such as nurses, pharmacists, health coaches, and more. Twine Health was developed at the MIT Medical Lab by John Moore and Frank Moss and its operations are based in Massachusetts, United States.

Canary

Series C in 2016
Canary Connect, Inc. is a New York City-based technology company specializing in home security systems designed to enhance safety and connectivity for users. Founded in 2012, the company develops a range of products, including the Canary, an all-in-one security solution featuring an HD camera, siren, and air monitor, and the Canary Flex, a versatile weatherproof camera suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Additionally, Canary offers a web-based application called Canary Talk, which allows users to stream live footage and monitor their homes in real time. The company's products are available for purchase online and are designed to be affordable and easy to set up, catering to both renters and homeowners. With a focus on innovation, the team comprises experts in security, robotics, software, and design.

Ellevest

Series B in 2016
Ellevest, Inc. is an employee owned investment manager. The firm primarily provides its services to women clients. It manages separate client-focused portfolios. The firm invests in different asset classes in markets across the globe. The firm employs fundamental analysis along with top-down approach to create its portfolios. It was formerly known as Ellevate Financial, Inc. Ellevest, Inc. was founded in 2014 and is based in New York City.

Pymetrics

Series A in 2016
Pymetrics, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing neuroscience-based assessment and prediction technology aimed at transforming the recruitment, retention, and development of employees. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York City, Pymetrics utilizes a combination of neuroscience and machine learning to create a talent matching platform. This platform collects behavioral data from successful professionals across various roles to identify key traits that distinguish top performers from the general population. By offering cognitive and emotional assessment solutions, along with a personalized recommendation engine, Pymetrics enhances the effectiveness and accuracy of the hiring process, while promoting unbiased recruitment practices.

AirHelp

Series A in 2016
AirHelp is an online legal service that assists air passengers in obtaining compensation from airlines for canceled, delayed, or overbooked flights. Launched in 2013 by Greg Roodt, Henrik Zillmer, and Nicolas Michaelsen, the service is accessible through its official Facebook page and a mobile app available on iOS and Android platforms. AirHelp manages all necessary paperwork and legal communications with the airline on behalf of the passengers, charging a service fee of 25% of the compensation received. Compensation amounts range from $170 to $650, depending on the flight's distance and the duration of the delay experienced by the passenger.

Twine Health

Series A in 2015
Twine Health is a cloud-based collaborative care platform for chronic disease management. It consists of a patient engagement portal, a peer support network, a care management solution, and an outcome analytics tool. The platform enables users to co-create personalized care plans that serve as common ground for collaboration with their care team: their own providers such as physicians and nurse practitioners; their family and friends; and coaches such as nurses, pharmacists, health coaches, and more. Twine Health was developed at the MIT Medical Lab by John Moore and Frank Moss and its operations are based in Massachusetts, United States.

littleBits Electronics

Series B in 2015
LittleBits is an open source library of over 60 electronic modules that snap together with magnets allows users to view, download, and share designs and make their own Bits through the use of prototypes. Deluxe kit, Smart home kit, Arduino coding kit, Synth kit, hardware development kit, and workshop set are some of the electronics learning modules provided by littleBits. LittleBits was launched by Ayah Bdeir in 2011 and is operated from New York, United States.

Canary

Series B in 2015
Canary Connect, Inc. is a New York City-based technology company specializing in home security systems designed to enhance safety and connectivity for users. Founded in 2012, the company develops a range of products, including the Canary, an all-in-one security solution featuring an HD camera, siren, and air monitor, and the Canary Flex, a versatile weatherproof camera suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Additionally, Canary offers a web-based application called Canary Talk, which allows users to stream live footage and monitor their homes in real time. The company's products are available for purchase online and are designed to be affordable and easy to set up, catering to both renters and homeowners. With a focus on innovation, the team comprises experts in security, robotics, software, and design.

Cadre

Series A in 2015
Cadre is an online marketplace that connects accredited investors with commercial real estate opportunities, facilitating investments and transactions in a traditionally illiquid industry. Founded in 2014 by Ryan Williams, Josh Kushner, and Jared Kushner, Cadre employs advanced technology to enhance the investment process, offering tools for predictive analytics, asset management, and market trend identification. Investors benefit from increased transparency, efficiency, and liquidity, enabling them to make informed, data-driven decisions. Cadre also manages value-added funds that focus on various asset classes, including multi-family, industrial, office, and hospitality properties, primarily within the United States. The platform aims to streamline real estate investment, allowing users to diversify portfolios and mitigate risk while pursuing attractive long-term returns.

Quantopian

Series B in 2014
Quantopian, Inc. operates an online platform for developing and testing quantitative trading algorithms. Its platform provides tools and infrastructure for users to learn about quantitative finance by joining the community discussions and exploring algorithms that other members have shared; create and backtest algorithms; review results and risk metrics; and trade their algorithmic strategies. Quantopian, Inc. was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Kinnek

Series A in 2014
Kinnek, Inc. operates an online platform designed to assist small businesses in sourcing customized quotes from suppliers through a streamlined request process. Established in 2012 in New York City, Kinnek addresses the unique purchasing needs of small business owners who require tailored equipment and supplies but lack the resources for dedicated purchasing teams. The platform allows users to post their product requirements, engage with suppliers through clarification questions, receive and compare quotes, and select or negotiate with their preferred suppliers. Additionally, it connects suppliers to a network of qualified small and medium-sized businesses across various industries, including food and beverage, farming, hospitality, and industrial sectors. Kinnek's marketplace facilitates efficient transactions and enhances accessibility for both buyers and sellers in the U.S. and Canada.

EyeNetra

Series A in 2014
EyeNetra, Inc. is a company based in Somerville, Massachusetts, founded in 2011, that specializes in developing and manufacturing eye diagnostic tools, including auto-refractors and lens-meters. Its innovative platform leverages smartphone technology to enable users to conduct their own eye tests, measuring conditions such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. EyeNetra's products, including the NETRA autorefractor and lensometer, facilitate quick and accurate refractive measurements necessary for eyeglass prescriptions. In addition, the company offers the Insight Portal, which enhances electronic medical record (EMR) systems by providing a comprehensive solution for managing patients and mobile clinics globally. This user-friendly approach aims to improve access to eye care and streamline the diagnostic process for both patients and eye care professionals.

Canary

Series A in 2014
Canary Connect, Inc. is a New York City-based technology company specializing in home security systems designed to enhance safety and connectivity for users. Founded in 2012, the company develops a range of products, including the Canary, an all-in-one security solution featuring an HD camera, siren, and air monitor, and the Canary Flex, a versatile weatherproof camera suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Additionally, Canary offers a web-based application called Canary Talk, which allows users to stream live footage and monitor their homes in real time. The company's products are available for purchase online and are designed to be affordable and easy to set up, catering to both renters and homeowners. With a focus on innovation, the team comprises experts in security, robotics, software, and design.

PHL

Seed Round in 2014
ALOHA is an employee-owned company founded in 2013 by three Hawaiian business partners and is based in New York. The company specializes in producing and retailing plant-based protein products, including protein bars, protein drinks, and protein powders. ALOHA emphasizes quality, offering products that are USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, and free from soy, dairy, stevia, and sugar alcohols. Committed to sustainability, ALOHA sources its ingredients responsibly and uses environmentally friendly packaging. The products are available in various grocery and natural food stores, such as Kroger, Harris Teeter, and Wegmans, as well as online through platforms like Amazon and its own direct-to-consumer website.

littleBits Electronics

Series A in 2013
LittleBits is an open source library of over 60 electronic modules that snap together with magnets allows users to view, download, and share designs and make their own Bits through the use of prototypes. Deluxe kit, Smart home kit, Arduino coding kit, Synth kit, hardware development kit, and workshop set are some of the electronics learning modules provided by littleBits. LittleBits was launched by Ayah Bdeir in 2011 and is operated from New York, United States.

Quantopian

Series A in 2013
Quantopian, Inc. operates an online platform for developing and testing quantitative trading algorithms. Its platform provides tools and infrastructure for users to learn about quantitative finance by joining the community discussions and exploring algorithms that other members have shared; create and backtest algorithms; review results and risk metrics; and trade their algorithmic strategies. Quantopian, Inc. was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

HowAboutwe

Series B in 2013
Launched in April 2010 and based in DUMBO, New York, HowAboutWe.com helps people fall in love and stay in love. The company is comprised of four core products: HowAboutWe Dating, HowAboutWe for Couples, HowAboutWe Media and You&Me.

Pymetrics

Seed Round in 2013
Pymetrics, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing neuroscience-based assessment and prediction technology aimed at transforming the recruitment, retention, and development of employees. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York City, Pymetrics utilizes a combination of neuroscience and machine learning to create a talent matching platform. This platform collects behavioral data from successful professionals across various roles to identify key traits that distinguish top performers from the general population. By offering cognitive and emotional assessment solutions, along with a personalized recommendation engine, Pymetrics enhances the effectiveness and accuracy of the hiring process, while promoting unbiased recruitment practices.

Neverware

Seed Round in 2013
Neverware develops desktop operating systems designed to optimize security and manageability. Neverware is a Google-funded company, is the developer of the CloudReady operating system, which enables schools and enterprise organizations to cost-effectively transform their existing computers into simple, secure, and fast machines that can be managed right alongside Chromebooks in the Google Admin console. It was founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York, United States.

Trendabl

Venture Round in 2012
Trendabl, Inc. is a New York-based company that operates a fashion-focused photo-sharing platform. Launched in 2012, Trendabl allows users to capture and upload images related to fashion while tagging them with details such as brand, price, and retail availability. The platform encourages a community of fashion enthusiasts, enabling users to share their posts with friends and followers, as well as follow their favorite fashion icons, designers, and influencers. By providing a space for users to engage with fashion content and trends, Trendabl aims to foster a vibrant online community dedicated to style and aesthetics.

littleBits Electronics

Series A in 2012
LittleBits is an open source library of over 60 electronic modules that snap together with magnets allows users to view, download, and share designs and make their own Bits through the use of prototypes. Deluxe kit, Smart home kit, Arduino coding kit, Synth kit, hardware development kit, and workshop set are some of the electronics learning modules provided by littleBits. LittleBits was launched by Ayah Bdeir in 2011 and is operated from New York, United States.

Sand 9

Series C in 2012
Sand 9, Inc. is a venture-funded startup focused on designing components that enhance the performance and capabilities of wireless devices. The company specializes in MEMS timing products that cater to both wired and wireless systems across various sectors, including communications, industrial, military, and mobile markets. By developing innovative solutions, Sand 9 aims to significantly improve the functionality of devices, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of technology.

HowAboutwe

Series B in 2011
Launched in April 2010 and based in DUMBO, New York, HowAboutWe.com helps people fall in love and stay in love. The company is comprised of four core products: HowAboutWe Dating, HowAboutWe for Couples, HowAboutWe Media and You&Me.

Zocdoc

Series C in 2011
Zocdoc, Inc. owns and operates an online platform to search and book doctors' appointments. Additionally, it offers doctors’ reviews; appointment and preventive check-up reminders; and online paper-work services. The company focuses on chiropractors, dentists, dermatologists, eye doctors, gynecologists, primary care doctors, and psychiatrists. Zocdoc, Inc. was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

GroupMe

Series B in 2011
GroupMe Inc. develops and operates a group messaging application that works on phone via push or SMS. Its platform enables users to join without smartphones, add anyone from their phone book, jump right in and chat with the group, and stay in touch with friends, coworkers, and family. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in New York, New York. As of August 21, 2011, GroupMe Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Skype Global S.à r.l.

Zocdoc

Series B in 2010
Zocdoc, Inc. owns and operates an online platform to search and book doctors' appointments. Additionally, it offers doctors’ reviews; appointment and preventive check-up reminders; and online paper-work services. The company focuses on chiropractors, dentists, dermatologists, eye doctors, gynecologists, primary care doctors, and psychiatrists. Zocdoc, Inc. was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Sand 9

Series B in 2010
Sand 9, Inc. is a venture-funded startup focused on designing components that enhance the performance and capabilities of wireless devices. The company specializes in MEMS timing products that cater to both wired and wireless systems across various sectors, including communications, industrial, military, and mobile markets. By developing innovative solutions, Sand 9 aims to significantly improve the functionality of devices, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of technology.

Hunch

Series B in 2010
Hunch is a consumer web application that aims to create a comprehensive "taste graph" of the internet, linking individuals to various entities based on their preferences. These entities can include websites, cookbooks, hotel rooms, celebrities, and restaurants. By engaging users with a series of thought-provoking questions, Hunch builds personalized taste profiles that inform tailored recommendations. The topics covered in these questions can range from light-hearted themes, like identifying with a superhero, to practical inquiries, such as switching operating systems. Utilizing the responses, Hunch generates personalized suggestions, or "hunches," to help users discover what they might enjoy, effectively functioning as a collective intelligence decision-making system that connects people through shared interests.

Zocdoc

Series A in 2008
Zocdoc, Inc. owns and operates an online platform to search and book doctors' appointments. Additionally, it offers doctors’ reviews; appointment and preventive check-up reminders; and online paper-work services. The company focuses on chiropractors, dentists, dermatologists, eye doctors, gynecologists, primary care doctors, and psychiatrists. Zocdoc, Inc. was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Sand 9

Series A in 2008
Sand 9, Inc. is a venture-funded startup focused on designing components that enhance the performance and capabilities of wireless devices. The company specializes in MEMS timing products that cater to both wired and wireless systems across various sectors, including communications, industrial, military, and mobile markets. By developing innovative solutions, Sand 9 aims to significantly improve the functionality of devices, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of technology.

Lumenz

Venture Round in 2008
LumenZ, Inc is a Boston-based opto-electronic and efficient LED company. If you have any further information about this company, please build out the profile by clicking [here](/organization/lumenz-in/edit_overview).

Sand 9

Seed Round in 2007
Sand 9, Inc. is a venture-funded startup focused on designing components that enhance the performance and capabilities of wireless devices. The company specializes in MEMS timing products that cater to both wired and wireless systems across various sectors, including communications, industrial, military, and mobile markets. By developing innovative solutions, Sand 9 aims to significantly improve the functionality of devices, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of technology.

Codon Devices

Series B in 2006
Codon Devices is a biotechnology company, engages in developing, constructing, and delivering synthetic biology products for research. The company focuses on discovering and manufacturing synthetic biological parts. Its BioLOGIC Engineering Platform combines sophisticated design algorithms with assay and protein engineering capabilities to result in a system for the design, discovery, and optimization of proteins for specific applications; and BioFAB Production Platform, which produces synthetic genes.