Synthetaic
Series B in 2024
Synthetaic LLC, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Delafield, Wisconsin, specializes in providing information technology services focused on AI training data. The company has developed a software solution called Rapid Automatic Image Categorization (RAIC), which addresses the challenge of data labeling in AI by automating the analysis of large, unstructured datasets. This technology allows customers to create AI solutions quickly, without the need for extensive human labeling or costly labeled datasets. Synthetaic's offerings are applicable across a range of industries, including geospatial, defense, security, science, technology, and conservation, enabling efficient and scalable detection and categorization of data.
On a mission to end the world's reliance on plastic. Cove has developed the first fully biodegradable water bottle.
upGrad
Venture Round in 2022
UpGrad is an online education platform based in Mumbai, founded in 2015 by Phalgun Kompalli, Ronnie Screwvala, Ravijot Chugh, and Mayank Kumar. The platform provides a variety of educational programs, including diploma, master's, and executive doctorate courses, as well as certification programs in digital marketing, product management, entrepreneurship, data analytics, and data-driven management. It caters to both individual learners and enterprise clients, focusing on corporate learning and workforce development. UpGrad also offers industry insights and student support services to help learners enhance their skills and improve career prospects in technology and business.
Ink
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Ink enables creators to sign or draw on any form of digital content with their finger, and instantly turn that content into an affordable NFT via their exclusive marketplace at Ink ID.
Synthetaic
Series A in 2022
Synthetaic LLC, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Delafield, Wisconsin, specializes in providing information technology services focused on AI training data. The company has developed a software solution called Rapid Automatic Image Categorization (RAIC), which addresses the challenge of data labeling in AI by automating the analysis of large, unstructured datasets. This technology allows customers to create AI solutions quickly, without the need for extensive human labeling or costly labeled datasets. Synthetaic's offerings are applicable across a range of industries, including geospatial, defense, security, science, technology, and conservation, enabling efficient and scalable detection and categorization of data.
Notpla Limited is a London-based company that specializes in sustainable packaging solutions aimed at reducing waste and environmental impact. Founded in 2014, the company manufactures a range of products made from materials derived from seaweed and plants, including biodegradable takeaway food containers, flexible films, and paper products. Notpla's offerings also feature coatings for cardboard takeaway boxes and edible films, all designed to be naturally biodegradable without the need for specialized facilities. The company, formerly known as Skipping Rocks Lab, rebranded in July 2019 to reflect its commitment to creating eco-friendly packaging alternatives that help combat plastic waste and promote a healthier planet.
Rebellion Defense
Venture Round in 2021
Rebellion Defense, Inc. is a technology company that creates software products utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning to support national defense missions for the United States, United Kingdom, and allied nations. Established in 2019 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., with additional offices in Seattle and London, the company focuses on turning data into actionable insights to enhance decision-making in the security sector. Its advanced software solutions provide comprehensive analyses of the threat landscape, automate operational processes, and bolster cybersecurity for critical military assets. By integrating expertise from both the private technology sector and defense veterans, Rebellion Defense aims to equip warfighters with innovative capabilities to detect and counter threats effectively.
VICE Media
Private Equity Round in 2021
VICE Media is a global youth-oriented media company founded in 1994 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. It specializes in producing high-quality content that encompasses a wide range of subjects, including investigative journalism, world news, travel, art, politics, sports, fashion, and lifestyle topics. VICE engages its audience through various platforms, including print, online, television, and feature films, and is known for its unique approach to storytelling that often focuses on unconventional and underrepresented perspectives. The company distributes its content through multiple channels, including original programming and online videos, and offers magazine subscriptions, books, and DVDs through its online store. VICE Media aims to educate and engage its audience, particularly younger demographics, by providing insightful and thought-provoking digital content.
WaitWhat is a media invention company focused on creating and owning original, high-quality content that reshapes the cultural landscape. It develops innovative media properties that extend beyond their initial formats, aiming to establish new categories and genres within the industry. The company offers a diverse range of services, including live events, higher education initiatives, corporate curricula, publishing, and video series. By infusing its content with a sense of wonder and curiosity, WaitWhat seeks to engage audiences and alter their perceptions of the world. Through its commitment to exceptional production values and scalable concepts, the company strives to deliver impactful media that resonates across various platforms.
Morning Consult
Series B in 2021
Morning Consult is a global decision intelligence company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Washington, D.C. The company specializes in providing leaders with insights derived from its proprietary high-frequency data combined with applied artificial intelligence. This approach helps organizations understand public opinion and predict future behaviors, enabling more informed decision-making. Morning Consult's platform is designed to support modern leaders in navigating complex environments by delivering timely and relevant information.
Blockchain.Art
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Blockchain.art operates a user-friendly marketplace that facilitates the buying and selling of digital artworks online. Its platform leverages blockchain technology to ensure the provenance, uniqueness, and resale rights for artists, providing a secure environment for transactions. The marketplace allows users to transact using fiat currency and is built on advanced technologies from the Polkadot Network, incorporating a proof-of-stake protocol that enhances security and sustainability. Additionally, the closed beta utilizes RMRK.app, an NFT platform on the Kusama Network. As the community expands, Blockchain.art plans to include stakeholders from the art industry—such as artists, galleries, museums, and institutions—in its governance, allowing them to participate in managing the network's technical infrastructure. This collaborative approach aims to foster the growth of the digital art market and adapt to its evolving needs.
Kinema operates an entertainment platform designed to connect people through storytelling by facilitating unique events both in-person and online. The company builds a vast network of alternative theaters, allowing organizers around the world to host these events. Its platform manages film licensing and rights, ensuring secure digital delivery and synchronization of the movie-watching experience for audiences of any size. Kinema enhances the viewing experience by incorporating live chat during screenings and offering pre-recorded discussions afterward. This comprehensive approach enables users to organize events effectively while also participating in box office reporting.
Doubtnut is an e-learning platform based in Gurgaon, India, focused on providing accessible education, particularly in mathematics, for students. Founded in 2016, it allows users to ask questions by uploading pictures of problems or concepts, facilitating instant video solutions. The platform offers live classes, video lectures, and test series, catering to K12 students and those preparing for various examinations. Additionally, Doubtnut provides targeted support for CBSE and ICSE board students, helping them grasp mathematical concepts in a structured manner from the comfort of their homes. The platform is designed to assist vernacular students, enabling them to get their doubts resolved quickly and effectively.
VerSe Innovation
Venture Round in 2020
VerSe Innovation is a local language technology company that develops a discovery platform to consume and socialize with media. Its platform facilitates the curation of content and tracks user preferences through its vertical search and recommendation tools that provide users with personalized content and notifications.
Synthetaic
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Synthetaic LLC, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Delafield, Wisconsin, specializes in providing information technology services focused on AI training data. The company has developed a software solution called Rapid Automatic Image Categorization (RAIC), which addresses the challenge of data labeling in AI by automating the analysis of large, unstructured datasets. This technology allows customers to create AI solutions quickly, without the need for extensive human labeling or costly labeled datasets. Synthetaic's offerings are applicable across a range of industries, including geospatial, defense, security, science, technology, and conservation, enabling efficient and scalable detection and categorization of data.
Synthetaic
Seed Round in 2020
Synthetaic LLC, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Delafield, Wisconsin, specializes in providing information technology services focused on AI training data. The company has developed a software solution called Rapid Automatic Image Categorization (RAIC), which addresses the challenge of data labeling in AI by automating the analysis of large, unstructured datasets. This technology allows customers to create AI solutions quickly, without the need for extensive human labeling or costly labeled datasets. Synthetaic's offerings are applicable across a range of industries, including geospatial, defense, security, science, technology, and conservation, enabling efficient and scalable detection and categorization of data.
Farmers Business Network
Series F in 2020
Farmers Business Network, Inc. is an independent agricultural technology and commerce platform that serves as a farmer-to-farmer network, empowering its members to make informed decisions to enhance the economic viability of their farms. The company advocates for family farmers and ranchers by providing data-driven agronomic insights, facilitating direct purchases from manufacturers, and enabling competitive market opportunities for selling crops. Farmers can leverage the network to share information and access vital resources such as health and crop insurance. With a membership that spans over 80 million acres across the U.S., Canada, and Australia, Farmers Business Network employs over 800 personnel and operates offices in key locations, including San Carlos, California, Chicago, Illinois, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and its Canadian and Australian headquarters in High River, Alberta, and Perth, respectively.
GreenLight Biosciences
Series D in 2020
GreenLight Biosciences, Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in developing RNA-based solutions for agricultural and pharmaceutical applications. Headquartered in Medford, Massachusetts, with an additional facility in North Carolina, the company focuses on producing high-quality RNA quickly and cost-effectively. GreenLight's technology platform facilitates the biological conversion of renewable substrates into valuable products, including chemicals and fuels. The company is actively involved in advancing vaccine development, particularly mRNA-based candidates aimed at preventing diseases such as SARS-CoV-2. Additionally, GreenLight engages in crop management and plant protection initiatives, contributing to sustainable agricultural practices and supporting the health of pollinators. Through its innovative approaches, GreenLight Biosciences aims to address global challenges in food security and public health.
Morning Consult
Series A in 2020
Morning Consult is a global decision intelligence company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Washington, D.C. The company specializes in providing leaders with insights derived from its proprietary high-frequency data combined with applied artificial intelligence. This approach helps organizations understand public opinion and predict future behaviors, enabling more informed decision-making. Morning Consult's platform is designed to support modern leaders in navigating complex environments by delivering timely and relevant information.
VerSe Innovation
Series G in 2020
VerSe Innovation is a local language technology company that develops a discovery platform to consume and socialize with media. Its platform facilitates the curation of content and tracks user preferences through its vertical search and recommendation tools that provide users with personalized content and notifications.
Notpla Limited is a London-based company that specializes in sustainable packaging solutions aimed at reducing waste and environmental impact. Founded in 2014, the company manufactures a range of products made from materials derived from seaweed and plants, including biodegradable takeaway food containers, flexible films, and paper products. Notpla's offerings also feature coatings for cardboard takeaway boxes and edible films, all designed to be naturally biodegradable without the need for specialized facilities. The company, formerly known as Skipping Rocks Lab, rebranded in July 2019 to reflect its commitment to creating eco-friendly packaging alternatives that help combat plastic waste and promote a healthier planet.
Rownd
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Rownd is a provider of cloud-based data privacy management software aimed at small and medium-sized businesses. The company's platform allows clients to manage and oversee their data usage through an intuitive portal, ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations. Additionally, Rownd helps businesses streamline their authentication processes, allowing customers to choose how and where authentication occurs across various digital channels, including websites, blogs, landing pages, web applications, and mobile apps. By aligning authentication efforts with user experience, Rownd enhances the overall effectiveness of its clients' applications while maintaining a strong focus on data privacy.
Harappa Education
Seed Round in 2020
Harappa Education is an online learning institution based in New Delhi, India, established in 2018. It offers a web-based platform that provides courses aimed at enhancing foundational skills and competencies for professionals across various fields. The curriculum focuses on critical habits essential for achieving both professional success and personal fulfillment. Courses include topics such as critical thinking, logical reasoning, effective communication, teamwork, and decision-making. Through its qualified faculty and innovative teaching approach, Harappa Education aims to equip individuals with the necessary interpersonal and collaborative skills needed in today's work environment.
Octi is the world’s first augmented reality social platform where reality merges with the metaverse and empowers anyone to create vibrant content with digital objects and scenes, rewarding creators with virtual and physical goods from leading brands. Octi’s independent Los Angeles-based team builds and combines the latest in machine learning, computer vision, and AR technologies to deliver the killer applications of the future.
Doubtnut
Seed Round in 2018
Doubtnut is an e-learning platform based in Gurgaon, India, focused on providing accessible education, particularly in mathematics, for students. Founded in 2016, it allows users to ask questions by uploading pictures of problems or concepts, facilitating instant video solutions. The platform offers live classes, video lectures, and test series, catering to K12 students and those preparing for various examinations. Additionally, Doubtnut provides targeted support for CBSE and ICSE board students, helping them grasp mathematical concepts in a structured manner from the comfort of their homes. The platform is designed to assist vernacular students, enabling them to get their doubts resolved quickly and effectively.