Menlo Ventures

Menlo Ventures, established in 1976, is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm specializing in multi-stage investments in consumer, enterprise, and life sciences technology companies. With over $5 billion under management, the firm has a proven track record of identifying innovative markets and backing successful companies. Its portfolio spans over 70 public companies and more than 100 mergers and acquisitions. Menlo Ventures invests across various sectors, including marketplaces (Uber, Poshmark), consumer services (Tumblr, Betterment), SaaS (Carta, Everlaw), fintech (Betterment, Chime), cybersecurity (BitSight, Dedrone), and life sciences technology (Synthego, Recursion Pharmaceuticals). The firm currently manages Menlo Ventures XV, a $500 million early-stage fund, and the $500 million Inflection Fund for early-growth investments. Menlo Ventures actively supports its portfolio companies at any stage, typically investing up to $20 million in its main fund and up to $30 million in later-stage opportunities.

Croom Beatty

Partner

Sam Borja

Investor

Shawn Carolan

Partner

Deedy Das

Principal

Debarghya Das

Principal

Venky Ganesan

Partner and Managing Director

Venkataraman Ganesan

Partner

Feyza Haskaraman

Principal

Johnny Hu

Principal

Kirsten Mello

CFO

Joff Redfern

Venture Partner

Greg Rudin

Partner and General Manager

Mark Siegel

Partner

Steve Sloane

Partner

Tyler Sosin

Principal

Manoj Soundararajan

Investor

Andreas Vandris

Principal

Derek Xiao

Investor

C.C. Gong

Principal

Past deals in California

Clear Labs

Series D in 2025
Clear Labs, Inc. is a food analytics company based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 2013. The company specializes in providing a comprehensive analytics platform that analyzes the molecular contents of food and ingredients. Its offerings include Clear Dx™ and Clear Safety™, which utilize next-generation sequencing and data analytics for food safety testing and infectious disease surveillance. Clear Labs serves food manufacturers, suppliers, and retailers by ensuring transparency throughout the supply chain and testing products for various factors such as authenticity, contamination, allergens, and nutritional content. The platform delivers actionable insights that enhance safety and operational efficiency while supporting public health initiatives. Through its integrated genomics system, Clear Labs aims to simplify complex diagnostics across clinical and applied markets, making genomic insights accessible to labs, hospitals, and businesses.

Polly

Venture Round in 2024
PollyEx, Inc. operates a loan trading platform focused on the mortgage capital markets, facilitating transactions between buyers and sellers of mortgage loans. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, PollyEx enhances loan sale execution through its cloud-based platform, which integrates with buyers and sellers via API, thereby increasing liquidity and automating various functions within capital markets. The platform aims to provide pricing transparency and improve operational efficiency for lenders, enabling them to make informed decisions throughout the lifecycle of a loan.

HomeLight

Series D in 2024
HomeLight, Inc. is a real estate platform based in San Francisco, California, that connects homebuyers and sellers with real estate agents using data and agent reviews. Founded in 2011, the company offers a suite of innovative products designed to simplify the real estate transaction process. These products enable clients to make all-cash offers, purchase new homes before selling their current properties, and navigate a modern closing process. HomeLight's platform aims to enhance the overall experience for homebuyers and sellers by providing certainty and efficiency throughout their real estate journey.

Abnormal Security

Series D in 2024
Abnormal Security Corporation specializes in cloud-based email security solutions for Microsoft Office 365 and G Suite, aiming to protect organizations from targeted email attacks. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, the company employs a data science approach to enhance its email protection capabilities. Its platform offers a range of services, including inbound email protection, detection of email account compromises, and responses to various threats. Abnormal Security addresses issues such as credential phishing, internal phishing, impersonation of employees and executives, vendor account compromise, as well as invoice and payment fraud. The company serves diverse sectors, including financial services, healthcare, and utilities, providing comprehensive solutions to safeguard against email-related risks that can lead to significant financial and reputational damage.

Xaira Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2024
Xaira Therapeutics is an integrated biotechnology company focused on revolutionizing drug discovery and development through the application of artificial intelligence. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Xaira combines expertise in machine learning, extensive biological and clinical data generation, and robust therapeutic product development. By harnessing advanced AI techniques, the company aims to enhance the understanding of biological processes and improve the effectiveness of therapies. Xaira's approach encompasses all stages of drug discovery, striving to transform how diseases are treated and enabling clients to deliver innovative therapeutic solutions.

Enable

Series D in 2023
Enable is a cloud-based software platform that specializes in rebate management for distributors, manufacturers, and retailers. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Enable offers a solution that allows businesses to calculate, plan, and manage rebate deals effectively, thereby facilitating profitable growth. The platform provides actionable insights for more informed decision-making, streamlines the execution of trading agreements, and enhances financial reporting with transparent and auditable results. By fostering collaboration between trading partners through integrated planning and incentive programs, Enable helps companies acquire, retain, and serve their customers more efficiently.

Levelpath

Series A in 2023
Levelpath is an AI-powered procurement platform designed to enhance productivity and collaboration between businesses and their suppliers. By unifying procurement processes, Levelpath aims to make enterprise commerce faster and more transparent while reducing risk and driving profitability. Central to its offering is the Hyperbridge reasoning engine, which extracts and enriches data from extensive sources, providing a comprehensive view of procurement activities accessible on any device. The platform is mobile-first, optimizing sourcing, purchasing, supply chains, and financial management, thereby empowering businesses to operate more efficiently and grow faster. Headquartered in San Francisco, Levelpath is supported by prominent investors, underscoring its potential in the procurement space.

Parade

Venture Round in 2023
Parade operates a mobile marketplace designed for the long-haul trucking industry, focusing on enhancing freight brokerage and capacity management. The company's technology connects carriers seeking backhaul opportunities with shippers, streamlining the process of booking loads and improving efficiency. By notifying carriers when their freight schedules are at risk, Parade helps them avoid unnecessary storage fees and detention costs. The platform integrates with existing tools to facilitate carrier relationship management, availability tracking, and pricing strategies. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Parade has established itself as a valuable resource for top freight brokerages looking to optimize their operations.

Genesis Therapeutics

Series B in 2023
Genesis Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, that focuses on developing small molecule drug candidates aimed at treating patients with severe and debilitating disorders. Established in 2019, the company harnesses a proprietary artificial intelligence platform that employs advanced deep neural networks and biophysical simulation techniques to enhance drug discovery and molecular design. By combining these innovative technologies with a scalable computing infrastructure, Genesis Therapeutics aims to improve the efficiency and accuracy of molecular research. This approach not only facilitates the generation and analysis of novel drug candidates but also holds the potential to significantly advance clinical outcomes in the medical community.

Finch

Series B in 2023
Finch is a software company based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2020. It specializes in providing a single integration platform that allows users to access payroll, HR, and benefits data across over 200 systems. By offering a compliant and secure connection to various applications, Finch enables administrators to integrate their organizations' data seamlessly. The company's software facilitates access to critical employee information and financial flows, supporting a range of applications in lending, insurance, benefits, financial planning, and HR. Finch aims to create an interconnected employment ecosystem, empowering developers and innovators to leverage previously closed systems and enhance data accessibility in the employment sector.

Strata Identity

Series B in 2023
Strata Identity, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, specializes in identity migration and modernization solutions for hybrid and multi-cloud applications. The company offers a distributed identity orchestration platform that enables enterprises to efficiently manage their identity systems across various cloud environments. This platform supports organizations in implementing cost-effective and scalable hybrid and multi-cloud strategies, facilitating seamless application and data migration to the cloud. With additional offices in Vancouver, San Francisco, Austin, and Atlanta, Strata Identity aims to help clients optimize their identity management processes and enhance their operational capabilities in a complex digital landscape.

Enable

Series C in 2022
Enable is a cloud-based software platform that specializes in rebate management for distributors, manufacturers, and retailers. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Enable offers a solution that allows businesses to calculate, plan, and manage rebate deals effectively, thereby facilitating profitable growth. The platform provides actionable insights for more informed decision-making, streamlines the execution of trading agreements, and enhances financial reporting with transparent and auditable results. By fostering collaboration between trading partners through integrated planning and incentive programs, Enable helps companies acquire, retain, and serve their customers more efficiently.

Rocketplace

Seed Round in 2022
Rocketplace is a cryptocurrency trading platform based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2021. It allows users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies without incurring commission fees, simplifying the trading process. In addition to its trading services, Rocketplace offers free weekly articles focused on cryptocurrency, NFTs, and Web3 topics, providing users with valuable educational resources as they engage in trading activities.

Aisera

Series D in 2022
Aisera, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based solutions to streamline and automate various business processes. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Aisera offers a range of products, including AI Service Desk and AI Customer Service, which cater to IT, human resources, sales, and operations. Their platform, known as the AI Experience (AIX), incorporates generative AI capabilities, allowing organizations to enhance user productivity, reduce operational costs, and improve customer experiences through personalized interactions. Aisera's solutions also leverage pre-trained domain-specific large language models (LLMs) to achieve higher accuracy and increased resolution rates across diverse sectors such as healthcare, finance, and retail. By automating workflows and providing customizable AI tools, Aisera enables organizations to significantly lower support costs and enhance overall efficiency. Founded in 2017, Aisera has gained recognition as a leading provider in the AI service management space.

Finch

Series A in 2022
Finch is a software company based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2020. It specializes in providing a single integration platform that allows users to access payroll, HR, and benefits data across over 200 systems. By offering a compliant and secure connection to various applications, Finch enables administrators to integrate their organizations' data seamlessly. The company's software facilitates access to critical employee information and financial flows, supporting a range of applications in lending, insurance, benefits, financial planning, and HR. Finch aims to create an interconnected employment ecosystem, empowering developers and innovators to leverage previously closed systems and enhance data accessibility in the employment sector.

Vivun

Series C in 2022
Vivun Inc. is a company based in Oakland, California, that specializes in presales pipeline management through its innovative platform. Established in 2018, Vivun provides tools designed to enhance technical sales processes, including opportunity management, competitive intelligence, and battle cards. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing customer relationship management systems, allowing organizations to improve forecast accuracy and identify new revenue opportunities. Notably, Vivun offers the world’s first AI Sales Engineer, which helps businesses scale technical expertise and optimize their operations. Prominent clients such as ADP, Coupa, and Docusign utilize Vivun's solutions to accelerate deal closures while reducing sales costs.

Abnormal Security

Series C in 2022
Abnormal Security Corporation specializes in cloud-based email security solutions for Microsoft Office 365 and G Suite, aiming to protect organizations from targeted email attacks. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, the company employs a data science approach to enhance its email protection capabilities. Its platform offers a range of services, including inbound email protection, detection of email account compromises, and responses to various threats. Abnormal Security addresses issues such as credential phishing, internal phishing, impersonation of employees and executives, vendor account compromise, as well as invoice and payment fraud. The company serves diverse sectors, including financial services, healthcare, and utilities, providing comprehensive solutions to safeguard against email-related risks that can lead to significant financial and reputational damage.

Sleuth

Series A in 2022
Sleuth Enterprises, Inc. specializes in deployment tracking software aimed at companies utilizing continuous delivery processes. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, the company provides a platform that enhances visibility into software delivery performance through the use of DORA metrics. Sleuth’s software allows developers to communicate effectively about changes in the delivery system and their impacts, promoting collaboration within teams. By integrating with various tools such as source control, CI, feature flags, and incident management systems, Sleuth tracks the entire deployment cycle from issue creation to production deployment. This comprehensive approach helps organizations identify inefficiencies, reduce deployment-related issues like downtime and bugs, and ultimately facilitates smoother and more frequent software releases.

Unschedule

Funding Round in 2022
Unschedule is a communications tool that assists users in managing and having meaningful conversations that should take place outside of the calendar. Unschedule is headquartered in San Francisco, California and was founded in 2021.

Harness

Series D in 2022
Harness, Inc. is a technology company that develops a Continuous Delivery-as-a-Service platform aimed at simplifying the software delivery process for engineering and DevOps teams. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the platform leverages machine learning to automate various aspects of code deployment, including test prioritization, cloud cost management, and continuous verification. Key features of Harness's platform include a pipeline builder, workflow wizard, automated rollback capabilities, secrets management, audit trails, and real-time delivery analytics. By streamlining these processes, Harness enables organizations to accelerate their cloud initiatives and enhance their adoption of modern containerization and orchestration technologies.

Obsidian Security

Series C in 2022
Obsidian Security, Inc. develops cloud infrastructure and data center security solutions, focusing on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence to address cyber threats in hybrid-cloud environments. The company provides a platform that enables threat detection, breach remediation, and security hardening specifically for business-critical software as a service (SaaS) applications. By delivering cloud detection and response capabilities, Obsidian Security aims to enhance the security posture of enterprises. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Newport Beach, California, the company is dedicated to creating a comprehensive understanding of interconnected applications to ensure their safety and security.

Truera

Series B in 2022
Truera, Inc. is a company based in Redwood City, California, that specializes in a model intelligence platform designed to enhance the effectiveness of machine learning investments. Founded in 2014, Truera helps businesses across various industries, including banking, insurance, technology, and publishing, to better understand machine learning predictions and build trust in their models. The platform provides solutions for testing, analyzing, and monitoring machine learning, addressing issues such as black-box problems and improving model quality. Truera's software has become a vital component of the machine learning workflow, aiding in the development, governance, and operationalization of models while delivering significant value to leading enterprises.

OpenSpace

Series D in 2022
OpenSpace is a technology company founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, that specializes in automated 360-degree video capture and mapping for the construction industry. Its core product captures images every half-second and automatically integrates them with project plans, offering builders a comprehensive view of job sites from preconstruction to operations. By employing artificial intelligence, OpenSpace enables the creation of navigable photo representations of construction sites, significantly enhancing data capture speed compared to traditional methods. Additionally, the company's Clear Sight product suite provides AI-powered analytics to quantify project progress, facilitating collaboration and risk reduction in construction workflows.

Parade

Series A in 2022
Parade operates a mobile marketplace designed for the long-haul trucking industry, focusing on enhancing freight brokerage and capacity management. The company's technology connects carriers seeking backhaul opportunities with shippers, streamlining the process of booking loads and improving efficiency. By notifying carriers when their freight schedules are at risk, Parade helps them avoid unnecessary storage fees and detention costs. The platform integrates with existing tools to facilitate carrier relationship management, availability tracking, and pricing strategies. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Parade has established itself as a valuable resource for top freight brokerages looking to optimize their operations.

Polly

Series B in 2022
PollyEx, Inc. operates a loan trading platform focused on the mortgage capital markets, facilitating transactions between buyers and sellers of mortgage loans. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, PollyEx enhances loan sale execution through its cloud-based platform, which integrates with buyers and sellers via API, thereby increasing liquidity and automating various functions within capital markets. The platform aims to provide pricing transparency and improve operational efficiency for lenders, enabling them to make informed decisions throughout the lifecycle of a loan.

Observable

Series B in 2022
Observable, Inc. operates a platform that empowers users to code, collaborate, and share insights through interactive data visualization. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, the platform enables developers to conduct exploratory data analysis, build custom dashboards, and create data applications using code. Unlike traditional business intelligence tools, Observable's approach allows for real-time collaboration in live notebooks, where users can iterate on data insights. The platform also includes an extensive library of reusable visualizations, catering to developers, data scientists, journalists, and educators. With features such as secure deployment, workspace management, and support for various programming languages, Observable facilitates the development of sophisticated data applications, enhancing users' ability to make informed decisions and communicate findings effectively.

Cequence Security

Series C in 2021
Cequence Security, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in automated application security solutions for organizations that rely on web, mobile, and API services. Founded in 2013, the company offers the Cequence Application Security Platform, which is designed to meet the security needs of modern, internet-driven businesses. This platform provides essential intelligence, insight, and integration, supporting multiple security modules while allowing data sharing with existing security tools. Among its key offerings is the Unified API Protection (UAP) Platform, which combines API discovery, compliance, and real-time detection to safeguard applications against attacks, business logic abuse, and fraud. Cequence Security serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune and Global 500 companies across various industries, and is led by an experienced executive team with backgrounds in prominent cybersecurity firms.

Heap

Series D in 2021
Heap Inc. is a company that develops an analytics infrastructure designed for online businesses, enabling them to capture and analyze customer interactions across web, mobile, and cloud platforms. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Heap's solution automates the collection and organization of customer behavioral data, such as clicks, transactions, and form submissions, without requiring additional coding. This streamlined approach allows businesses to gain a comprehensive understanding of their users, facilitating informed decision-making and enhancing product development. Heap serves a diverse range of industries, including e-commerce, financial services, and SaaS, with over 6,000 clients that include notable companies across various sectors. The company is committed to empowering organizations to focus on insights and actions that drive business success.

CloudTrucks

Series B in 2021
CloudTrucks is a company that provides a virtual trucking carrier application aimed at lowering operating costs for truck drivers. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California, the platform facilitates the management and booking of loads from brokers and shippers. It offers features such as instant payments upon delivery and access to affordable insurance options. These tools empower truck owners and operators to optimize their schedules and create strategies that enhance their revenue potential.

Netlify

Series D in 2021
Netlify, Inc. is a cloud-based platform that streamlines web development by automating the process of building and deploying web applications. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services including the Netlify platform, which integrates repositories and automates builds and deployments, as well as Netlify Build, a Git workflow for managing modern web projects. Additionally, Netlify provides tools like Netlify Edge, an application delivery network optimized for speed, and Netlify Dev, which allows users to run the platform locally on their laptops. By combining modern web frameworks, serverless functions, and edge computing, Netlify empowers developers and businesses to create high-performance, scalable websites efficiently. The platform is trusted by a range of notable brands, enhancing the way digital experiences are delivered across the web.

Everlaw

Series D in 2021
Everlaw, Inc. is a legal technology company that offers a cloud-based e-discovery and litigation platform designed for law firms, government agencies, and corporations. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Oakland, California, Everlaw provides tools for document analysis, enabling users to discover, analyze, and manage information throughout the litigation process. Its key products include Discover, which streamlines document management; Reveal, which offers analytics and machine learning capabilities; and Act, which facilitates the end-to-end management of investigations or litigation. The platform enhances collaboration among legal teams, allowing them to efficiently organize and search a variety of documents, including emails, videos, and pictures. Everlaw prioritizes data security, ensuring that sensitive information is protected under stringent protocols. The company also has an office in London, United Kingdom.

Matik

Series A in 2021
Matik, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2019. It specializes in designing and developing a platform that facilitates the creation of personalized presentations quickly and efficiently. The platform integrates seamlessly with Google Slides and PowerPoint, allowing users to generate customized presentations by inputting specific data. Matik's solution is particularly beneficial for sales professionals and cross-functional teams, as it streamlines the creation of pricing decks, renewal documents, and other tailored content. By automating the presentation process, Matik enables clients to produce data-driven insights and narratives at scale, enhancing their overall productivity and effectiveness in delivering customized presentations.

Sure

Series C in 2021
Sure Inc. is an insurance technology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2014. It develops and operates an online application that allows users to purchase various insurance coverage, including for luggage, smartphones, clothing, renters, and personal damages. Sure partners with renowned insurance providers such as Nationwide, Chubb, and MetLife to offer these solutions. The company provides an enterprise SaaS platform and APIs that facilitate digital transformation and the distribution of embedded insurance, eliminating the need for extensive IT resources. Its platform is designed to streamline digital insurance sales and service, supporting each phase of the insurance lifecycle and enabling both global consumer brands and insurance companies to efficiently manage and sell their insurance products.

CodeSignal

Series C in 2021
CodeSignal, Inc. operates a cloud-based platform designed to facilitate the discovery and development of technical talent through innovative coding and recruiting solutions. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, the company employs game mechanics to offer online programming assessments that serve both instructional and recruitment purposes. Its platform enables employers to create customized tests aligned with their interview processes, assessing a range of skills beyond traditional data structures and algorithms. CodeSignal aims to enhance the hiring process by providing smarter assessment questions and a streamlined experience, ultimately helping organizations tap into diverse talent pools while improving their speed-to-hire. Trusted by prominent companies, CodeSignal has powered millions of skills evaluations, supporting both technical hiring and individual learning and development initiatives.

Affinity

Series C in 2021
Affinity is a relationship intelligence platform built to expand and evolve the traditional CRM. Affinity instantly surfaces all of your team's data and shows you who is best suited to make the crucial introductions you need to close your next big deal. Using AI and natural language processing, Affinity helps your team curate and grow its network by unlocking introductions to decision makers and auto-populating your pipeline to increase deal flow. -- Leverage your network: Map out your team's relationship graph to most effectively source the next big deal -- VCs, level up your portfolio: Ally with your portfolio companies and discover how you can introduce them to key prospects and help them raise their next round -- Startups, get the intro: Map out your team's relationship graph. Discover the entire rolodex of prospects your investors and advisors are connected to and unearth valuable introductions -- Reduce complexity: Get rid of spreadsheets for contact management and receive instant updates related to your pipeline as your team works -- Effectively manage pipeline: Keep track of meetings, manage follow-ups, and receive instant updates related to your pipeline as your team works It's time to adopt a CRM that makes your job easier and maximizes your team and investor's most valuable asset - their networks. Affinity has raised $13.5MM led by 8VC (Joe Lonsdale: Palantir, Addepar, OpenGov), Sway Ventures, Pear Ventures, Great Oaks Venture Capital & Western Technology Investment.

HomeLight

Series D in 2021
HomeLight, Inc. is a real estate platform based in San Francisco, California, that connects homebuyers and sellers with real estate agents using data and agent reviews. Founded in 2011, the company offers a suite of innovative products designed to simplify the real estate transaction process. These products enable clients to make all-cash offers, purchase new homes before selling their current properties, and navigate a modern closing process. HomeLight's platform aims to enhance the overall experience for homebuyers and sellers by providing certainty and efficiency throughout their real estate journey.

Enable

Series B in 2021
Enable is a cloud-based software platform that specializes in rebate management for distributors, manufacturers, and retailers. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Enable offers a solution that allows businesses to calculate, plan, and manage rebate deals effectively, thereby facilitating profitable growth. The platform provides actionable insights for more informed decision-making, streamlines the execution of trading agreements, and enhances financial reporting with transparent and auditable results. By fostering collaboration between trading partners through integrated planning and incentive programs, Enable helps companies acquire, retain, and serve their customers more efficiently.

Airbase

Series B in 2021
Airbase, Inc. is a software development company based in Burlingame, California, founded in 2016. It specializes in spend management software that integrates various financial processes, including accounts payable automation, expense management, vendor payments, and reporting. The platform offers a comprehensive solution that combines pre-approval workflows, physical and virtual corporate cards, and automated accounting functions. This all-in-one approach aims to provide growing companies with enhanced control and visibility over their spending, streamline payment processes, and simplify purchasing for employees.

Credit Sesame

Series G in 2021
Credit Sesame, Inc. operates a credit and loan management platform designed to simplify and automate consumer credit management. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with an additional office in San Francisco, the company provides tools that allow users to analyze their loans, credit scores, home mortgages, and credit card debts. Credit Sesame offers free access to credit score monitoring, credit reports, and identity theft protection. It also delivers personalized recommendations for refinancing and managing various financial products, including personal loans, home loans, and credit cards. By integrating these services, Credit Sesame aims to help consumers enhance their financial wellness and improve their credit and spending power.

Clear Labs

Series C in 2021
Clear Labs, Inc. is a food analytics company based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 2013. The company specializes in providing a comprehensive analytics platform that analyzes the molecular contents of food and ingredients. Its offerings include Clear Dx™ and Clear Safety™, which utilize next-generation sequencing and data analytics for food safety testing and infectious disease surveillance. Clear Labs serves food manufacturers, suppliers, and retailers by ensuring transparency throughout the supply chain and testing products for various factors such as authenticity, contamination, allergens, and nutritional content. The platform delivers actionable insights that enhance safety and operational efficiency while supporting public health initiatives. Through its integrated genomics system, Clear Labs aims to simplify complex diagnostics across clinical and applied markets, making genomic insights accessible to labs, hospitals, and businesses.

Qualio

Series B in 2021
Qualio, Inc. specializes in cloud-based quality management software tailored for the life sciences sector, including medical device manufacturers, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and contract service providers. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an office in Dublin, Qualio's platform facilitates compliance with GxP, FDA, and ISO standards, helping organizations streamline premarket activities, registration, and regulatory requirements. The software offers comprehensive features for document control, training, risk management, complaint handling, and internal audits, among others. By uniting teams and processes within a single platform, Qualio enables over 500 companies across 80 countries to enhance efficiency, reduce risks, and foster a culture of quality, ultimately supporting faster market entry and business growth.

OpenSpace

Series C in 2021
OpenSpace is a technology company founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, that specializes in automated 360-degree video capture and mapping for the construction industry. Its core product captures images every half-second and automatically integrates them with project plans, offering builders a comprehensive view of job sites from preconstruction to operations. By employing artificial intelligence, OpenSpace enables the creation of navigable photo representations of construction sites, significantly enhancing data capture speed compared to traditional methods. Additionally, the company's Clear Sight product suite provides AI-powered analytics to quantify project progress, facilitating collaboration and risk reduction in construction workflows.

Canvas

Series B in 2021
Canvas is a construction robotics company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing and manufacturing construction machinery that utilizes machine learning to automate the installation of drywall at construction sites. By integrating robots into the workflow of skilled workers, Canvas enhances the quality, speed, and predictability of drywall finishing, ultimately improving project outcomes. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to transform traditional construction practices and deliver superior results in the industry.

Benchling

Series E in 2021
Benchling, Inc. is a cloud-based informatics company that provides a comprehensive platform tailored for life sciences research and development. Its flagship offering allows scientists to design, share, and document experiments through an integrated interface, enhancing collaboration and efficiency. The platform includes Benchling Insights, which enables users to query and visualize structured data, and a Bioregistry system for managing biological entity registrations and inventory such as plasmids and cell strains. Benchling's solutions support a variety of applications, including antibodies, cell therapy, gene therapy, and vaccines, catering to the needs of scientists in biotech, pharmaceutical, academic, and government sectors. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, Benchling aims to streamline the research process from discovery to bioprocessing, facilitating critical R&D decisions with its unified software suite.

Scribe Therapeutics

Series B in 2021
Scribe Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapeutics based on CRISPR technology to address genetic disorders. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, the company utilizes its proprietary X-Editing (XE) platform, which features highly engineered CRISPR enzymes designed to improve the efficacy, specificity, and deliverability of genome editing. Scribe Therapeutics aims to overcome existing limitations in genetic medicine by creating custom-engineered enzymes and advanced delivery systems. Their approach seeks to establish CRISPR-based therapies as a new standard in clinical care, potentially transforming the treatment landscape for various conditions, including immuno-oncology, degenerative disorders, and enzyme replacement therapy. By prioritizing therapeutic precision and allele-specific targeting, Scribe Therapeutics is committed to expanding access to groundbreaking treatments that can significantly impact patient lives.

Polly

Series A in 2021
PollyEx, Inc. operates a loan trading platform focused on the mortgage capital markets, facilitating transactions between buyers and sellers of mortgage loans. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, PollyEx enhances loan sale execution through its cloud-based platform, which integrates with buyers and sellers via API, thereby increasing liquidity and automating various functions within capital markets. The platform aims to provide pricing transparency and improve operational efficiency for lenders, enabling them to make informed decisions throughout the lifecycle of a loan.

Platform9

Series D in 2021
Platform9 is an open distributed cloud service that enables customers to harness the capabilities of the public cloud on their preferred infrastructure, utilizing Kubernetes and other cloud-native technologies. Established in 2013 by Sirish Raghuram in Mountain View, California, Platform9 provides an open-source-as-a-service platform that simplifies the management of cloud software deployments. The company's solution allows organizations to deploy, manage, and maintain hybrid clouds across various infrastructures, effectively transforming existing setups into self-service private cloud systems. By automating cluster upgrades and security patches, Platform9 reduces management complexity and costs, currently supporting over 40,000 nodes across private, public, and edge clouds.

Photomath

Series B in 2021
Photomath, Inc. is a math learning application developer based in San Mateo, California, founded in 2014. The app, which is the most widely used math education tool globally, serves over 300 million learners. It utilizes advanced AI technology to allow users to scan math problems with their device's camera, providing instant solutions and step-by-step explanations. This approach not only helps users solve equations ranging from basic arithmetic to calculus but also enhances their understanding of fundamental mathematical concepts. The company is supported by several investors, including Cherubic Ventures, Goodwater Capital, GSV Ventures, Menlo Ventures, and Learn Capital.

Strata Identity

Series A in 2021
Strata Identity, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, specializes in identity migration and modernization solutions for hybrid and multi-cloud applications. The company offers a distributed identity orchestration platform that enables enterprises to efficiently manage their identity systems across various cloud environments. This platform supports organizations in implementing cost-effective and scalable hybrid and multi-cloud strategies, facilitating seamless application and data migration to the cloud. With additional offices in Vancouver, San Francisco, Austin, and Atlanta, Strata Identity aims to help clients optimize their identity management processes and enhance their operational capabilities in a complex digital landscape.

Vivun

Series B in 2021
Vivun Inc. is a company based in Oakland, California, that specializes in presales pipeline management through its innovative platform. Established in 2018, Vivun provides tools designed to enhance technical sales processes, including opportunity management, competitive intelligence, and battle cards. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing customer relationship management systems, allowing organizations to improve forecast accuracy and identify new revenue opportunities. Notably, Vivun offers the world’s first AI Sales Engineer, which helps businesses scale technical expertise and optimize their operations. Prominent clients such as ADP, Coupa, and Docusign utilize Vivun's solutions to accelerate deal closures while reducing sales costs.

Qualia

Series D in 2020
Qualia is a prominent digital closing platform in the real estate sector, catering to over half a million professionals in real estate and mortgage industries. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Austin, Texas, and Superior, Colorado, Qualia provides a cloud-based solution that enhances the home closing and refinancing experience. Its platform integrates various stakeholders—including homebuyers, sellers, mortgage lenders, title and escrow agents, and real estate agents—onto a secure and remote interface, facilitating a streamlined transaction process. The company offers tools for managing contacts, scheduling tasks, and generating essential documentation, thereby improving transparency and efficiency in real estate dealings. Recognized for its commitment to industry security, Qualia was the first technology firm to join the Coalition to Stop Real Estate Wire Fraud. With a rapidly growing team of over 500 employees, Qualia has received accolades such as being named an ALTA Elite Provider and a Forbes Best Startup Employer.

Aisera

Series C in 2020
Aisera, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based solutions to streamline and automate various business processes. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Aisera offers a range of products, including AI Service Desk and AI Customer Service, which cater to IT, human resources, sales, and operations. Their platform, known as the AI Experience (AIX), incorporates generative AI capabilities, allowing organizations to enhance user productivity, reduce operational costs, and improve customer experiences through personalized interactions. Aisera's solutions also leverage pre-trained domain-specific large language models (LLMs) to achieve higher accuracy and increased resolution rates across diverse sectors such as healthcare, finance, and retail. By automating workflows and providing customizable AI tools, Aisera enables organizations to significantly lower support costs and enhance overall efficiency. Founded in 2017, Aisera has gained recognition as a leading provider in the AI service management space.

CodeSignal

Series B in 2020
CodeSignal, Inc. operates a cloud-based platform designed to facilitate the discovery and development of technical talent through innovative coding and recruiting solutions. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, the company employs game mechanics to offer online programming assessments that serve both instructional and recruitment purposes. Its platform enables employers to create customized tests aligned with their interview processes, assessing a range of skills beyond traditional data structures and algorithms. CodeSignal aims to enhance the hiring process by providing smarter assessment questions and a streamlined experience, ultimately helping organizations tap into diverse talent pools while improving their speed-to-hire. Trusted by prominent companies, CodeSignal has powered millions of skills evaluations, supporting both technical hiring and individual learning and development initiatives.

Finch

Seed Round in 2020
Finch is a software company based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2020. It specializes in providing a single integration platform that allows users to access payroll, HR, and benefits data across over 200 systems. By offering a compliant and secure connection to various applications, Finch enables administrators to integrate their organizations' data seamlessly. The company's software facilitates access to critical employee information and financial flows, supporting a range of applications in lending, insurance, benefits, financial planning, and HR. Finch aims to create an interconnected employment ecosystem, empowering developers and innovators to leverage previously closed systems and enhance data accessibility in the employment sector.

Genesis Therapeutics

Series A in 2020
Genesis Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, that focuses on developing small molecule drug candidates aimed at treating patients with severe and debilitating disorders. Established in 2019, the company harnesses a proprietary artificial intelligence platform that employs advanced deep neural networks and biophysical simulation techniques to enhance drug discovery and molecular design. By combining these innovative technologies with a scalable computing infrastructure, Genesis Therapeutics aims to improve the efficiency and accuracy of molecular research. This approach not only facilitates the generation and analysis of novel drug candidates but also holds the potential to significantly advance clinical outcomes in the medical community.

Abnormal Security

Series B in 2020
Abnormal Security Corporation specializes in cloud-based email security solutions for Microsoft Office 365 and G Suite, aiming to protect organizations from targeted email attacks. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, the company employs a data science approach to enhance its email protection capabilities. Its platform offers a range of services, including inbound email protection, detection of email account compromises, and responses to various threats. Abnormal Security addresses issues such as credential phishing, internal phishing, impersonation of employees and executives, vendor account compromise, as well as invoice and payment fraud. The company serves diverse sectors, including financial services, healthcare, and utilities, providing comprehensive solutions to safeguard against email-related risks that can lead to significant financial and reputational damage.

HOVER

Series D in 2020
HOVER Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in home measurement applications that create interactive 3D models of properties. Founded in 2011, the company leverages computer vision and 3D mapping technology to assist homeowners, contractors, and insurance professionals. Its platform enables users to generate accurate property models quickly using just a few photos taken with a smartphone, facilitating project estimation and visualization. This technology aids exterior contractors in obtaining precise measurements, assists insurance markets in creating estimates and processing claims, and helps homeowners visualize final project outcomes. HOVER's innovative approach has made the home improvement process more transparent and engaging. The company has formed a strategic partnership with SRS Distribution Inc. to enhance its service offerings.

Getaround

Series E in 2020
Getaround, Inc. is an online marketplace specializing in peer-to-peer car sharing and local car rentals. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, California, Getaround allows users to rent vehicles on-demand, ranging from economy cars to luxury models, by the hour or day. The platform facilitates a seamless experience through its patented Getaround Connect technology, which enables users to access cars without needing to meet the vehicle owner or handle physical keys. This innovative approach eliminates the traditional hassles of car rental, such as long lines and paperwork. Getaround operates in several major U.S. cities, including San Francisco, San Diego, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., providing a convenient and eco-friendly alternative to car ownership while allowing vehicle owners to earn extra income. The service also includes comprehensive insurance and 24/7 roadside assistance, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for users.

Anycart

Seed Round in 2020
Anycart is a meal discovery and grocery shopping platform based in Mountain View, California. It allows users to search for meals they want to cook and provides relevant recipes, automatically adding the necessary ingredients to a preferred grocery delivery service cart. The platform features step-by-step video cooking instructions, making meal preparation straightforward and accessible. Additionally, Anycart suggests alternative recipes that can utilize leftover ingredients, enhancing efficiency in meal planning. Originally established in 2019 during the Amazon Alexa Accelerator in Seattle, the company aims to simplify the grocery shopping experience and promote homemade cooking.

StackRox

Venture Round in 2020
StackRox, Inc. develops a Kubernetes-native container security platform that helps enterprises secure their cloud-native applications throughout the entire life cycle, from build to deploy to runtime. The platform offers deep visibility into container and microservice activity, enabling users to discover and categorize assets effectively. It protects cloud workloads by detecting various cyber threats, including code injection and privilege escalation, while orchestrating threat responses through policy-driven workflows. StackRox integrates seamlessly with existing DevOps and security tools, allowing teams to operationalize security measures efficiently. The company serves a diverse clientele, including cloud-native organizations, Global 2000 enterprises, and government agencies. Founded in 2014, StackRox is headquartered in Mountain View, California.

Synthego

Series D in 2020
Synthego Corporation is a genome engineering company focused on advancing life science research and therapeutic development to improve human health. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Synthego offers a comprehensive platform that integrates proprietary hardware, software, bioinformatics, chemistries, and molecular biology. The company's product portfolio includes engineered cells, CRISPR kits, and bioinformatics tools designed for various applications such as pathway analysis, target validation, disease modeling, and diagnostics. By leveraging machine learning and automation, Synthego enables researchers in biotechnology and academia to conduct efficient and precise gene editing, facilitating rapid advancements in drug discovery and development. The company serves a global customer base, distributing its products through various channels, including online sales and partnerships in multiple countries.

OpenSpace

Series B in 2020
OpenSpace is a technology company founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, that specializes in automated 360-degree video capture and mapping for the construction industry. Its core product captures images every half-second and automatically integrates them with project plans, offering builders a comprehensive view of job sites from preconstruction to operations. By employing artificial intelligence, OpenSpace enables the creation of navigable photo representations of construction sites, significantly enhancing data capture speed compared to traditional methods. Additionally, the company's Clear Sight product suite provides AI-powered analytics to quantify project progress, facilitating collaboration and risk reduction in construction workflows.

Encoded Therapeutics

Series D in 2020
Encoded Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in precision gene therapies aimed at treating a wide array of severe genetic disorders. Utilizing a unique platform, Encoded identifies sequences within the human genome that regulate gene expression through advanced screening and computational techniques. The company's therapy pipeline targets both genetic and acquired disorders across various disease pathways, including neurocircuitry, liver and metabolic disorders, neurodegeneration, and cardiovascular diseases. Founded in 2014 and based in South San Francisco, California, Encoded Therapeutics is focused on developing innovative solutions that enable medical practitioners to improve patient outcomes and enhance quality of life.

Benchling

Series D in 2020
Benchling, Inc. is a cloud-based informatics company that provides a comprehensive platform tailored for life sciences research and development. Its flagship offering allows scientists to design, share, and document experiments through an integrated interface, enhancing collaboration and efficiency. The platform includes Benchling Insights, which enables users to query and visualize structured data, and a Bioregistry system for managing biological entity registrations and inventory such as plasmids and cell strains. Benchling's solutions support a variety of applications, including antibodies, cell therapy, gene therapy, and vaccines, catering to the needs of scientists in biotech, pharmaceutical, academic, and government sectors. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, Benchling aims to streamline the research process from discovery to bioprocessing, facilitating critical R&D decisions with its unified software suite.

Clear Labs

Venture Round in 2020
Clear Labs, Inc. is a food analytics company based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 2013. The company specializes in providing a comprehensive analytics platform that analyzes the molecular contents of food and ingredients. Its offerings include Clear Dx™ and Clear Safety™, which utilize next-generation sequencing and data analytics for food safety testing and infectious disease surveillance. Clear Labs serves food manufacturers, suppliers, and retailers by ensuring transparency throughout the supply chain and testing products for various factors such as authenticity, contamination, allergens, and nutritional content. The platform delivers actionable insights that enhance safety and operational efficiency while supporting public health initiatives. Through its integrated genomics system, Clear Labs aims to simplify complex diagnostics across clinical and applied markets, making genomic insights accessible to labs, hospitals, and businesses.

Netlify

Series C in 2020
Netlify, Inc. is a cloud-based platform that streamlines web development by automating the process of building and deploying web applications. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services including the Netlify platform, which integrates repositories and automates builds and deployments, as well as Netlify Build, a Git workflow for managing modern web projects. Additionally, Netlify provides tools like Netlify Edge, an application delivery network optimized for speed, and Netlify Dev, which allows users to run the platform locally on their laptops. By combining modern web frameworks, serverless functions, and edge computing, Netlify empowers developers and businesses to create high-performance, scalable websites efficiently. The platform is trusted by a range of notable brands, enhancing the way digital experiences are delivered across the web.

Enable

Series A in 2020
Enable is a cloud-based software platform that specializes in rebate management for distributors, manufacturers, and retailers. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Enable offers a solution that allows businesses to calculate, plan, and manage rebate deals effectively, thereby facilitating profitable growth. The platform provides actionable insights for more informed decision-making, streamlines the execution of trading agreements, and enhances financial reporting with transparent and auditable results. By fostering collaboration between trading partners through integrated planning and incentive programs, Enable helps companies acquire, retain, and serve their customers more efficiently.

Everlaw

Series C in 2020
Everlaw, Inc. is a legal technology company that offers a cloud-based e-discovery and litigation platform designed for law firms, government agencies, and corporations. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Oakland, California, Everlaw provides tools for document analysis, enabling users to discover, analyze, and manage information throughout the litigation process. Its key products include Discover, which streamlines document management; Reveal, which offers analytics and machine learning capabilities; and Act, which facilitates the end-to-end management of investigations or litigation. The platform enhances collaboration among legal teams, allowing them to efficiently organize and search a variety of documents, including emails, videos, and pictures. Everlaw prioritizes data security, ensuring that sensitive information is protected under stringent protocols. The company also has an office in London, United Kingdom.

Aisera

Series B in 2020
Aisera, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based solutions to streamline and automate various business processes. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Aisera offers a range of products, including AI Service Desk and AI Customer Service, which cater to IT, human resources, sales, and operations. Their platform, known as the AI Experience (AIX), incorporates generative AI capabilities, allowing organizations to enhance user productivity, reduce operational costs, and improve customer experiences through personalized interactions. Aisera's solutions also leverage pre-trained domain-specific large language models (LLMs) to achieve higher accuracy and increased resolution rates across diverse sectors such as healthcare, finance, and retail. By automating workflows and providing customizable AI tools, Aisera enables organizations to significantly lower support costs and enhance overall efficiency. Founded in 2017, Aisera has gained recognition as a leading provider in the AI service management space.

Harness

Series B in 2020
Harness, Inc. is a technology company that develops a Continuous Delivery-as-a-Service platform aimed at simplifying the software delivery process for engineering and DevOps teams. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the platform leverages machine learning to automate various aspects of code deployment, including test prioritization, cloud cost management, and continuous verification. Key features of Harness's platform include a pipeline builder, workflow wizard, automated rollback capabilities, secrets management, audit trails, and real-time delivery analytics. By streamlining these processes, Harness enables organizations to accelerate their cloud initiatives and enhance their adoption of modern containerization and orchestration technologies.

Qualia

Series C in 2019
Qualia is a prominent digital closing platform in the real estate sector, catering to over half a million professionals in real estate and mortgage industries. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Austin, Texas, and Superior, Colorado, Qualia provides a cloud-based solution that enhances the home closing and refinancing experience. Its platform integrates various stakeholders—including homebuyers, sellers, mortgage lenders, title and escrow agents, and real estate agents—onto a secure and remote interface, facilitating a streamlined transaction process. The company offers tools for managing contacts, scheduling tasks, and generating essential documentation, thereby improving transparency and efficiency in real estate dealings. Recognized for its commitment to industry security, Qualia was the first technology firm to join the Coalition to Stop Real Estate Wire Fraud. With a rapidly growing team of over 500 employees, Qualia has received accolades such as being named an ALTA Elite Provider and a Forbes Best Startup Employer.

HomeLight

Debt Financing in 2019
HomeLight, Inc. is a real estate platform based in San Francisco, California, that connects homebuyers and sellers with real estate agents using data and agent reviews. Founded in 2011, the company offers a suite of innovative products designed to simplify the real estate transaction process. These products enable clients to make all-cash offers, purchase new homes before selling their current properties, and navigate a modern closing process. HomeLight's platform aims to enhance the overall experience for homebuyers and sellers by providing certainty and efficiency throughout their real estate journey.

HomeLight

Series C in 2019
HomeLight, Inc. is a real estate platform based in San Francisco, California, that connects homebuyers and sellers with real estate agents using data and agent reviews. Founded in 2011, the company offers a suite of innovative products designed to simplify the real estate transaction process. These products enable clients to make all-cash offers, purchase new homes before selling their current properties, and navigate a modern closing process. HomeLight's platform aims to enhance the overall experience for homebuyers and sellers by providing certainty and efficiency throughout their real estate journey.

Matik

Seed Round in 2019
Matik, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2019. It specializes in designing and developing a platform that facilitates the creation of personalized presentations quickly and efficiently. The platform integrates seamlessly with Google Slides and PowerPoint, allowing users to generate customized presentations by inputting specific data. Matik's solution is particularly beneficial for sales professionals and cross-functional teams, as it streamlines the creation of pricing decks, renewal documents, and other tailored content. By automating the presentation process, Matik enables clients to produce data-driven insights and narratives at scale, enhancing their overall productivity and effectiveness in delivering customized presentations.

Credit Sesame

Venture Round in 2019
Credit Sesame, Inc. operates a credit and loan management platform designed to simplify and automate consumer credit management. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with an additional office in San Francisco, the company provides tools that allow users to analyze their loans, credit scores, home mortgages, and credit card debts. Credit Sesame offers free access to credit score monitoring, credit reports, and identity theft protection. It also delivers personalized recommendations for refinancing and managing various financial products, including personal loans, home loans, and credit cards. By integrating these services, Credit Sesame aims to help consumers enhance their financial wellness and improve their credit and spending power.

Platform9

Series D in 2019
Platform9 is an open distributed cloud service that enables customers to harness the capabilities of the public cloud on their preferred infrastructure, utilizing Kubernetes and other cloud-native technologies. Established in 2013 by Sirish Raghuram in Mountain View, California, Platform9 provides an open-source-as-a-service platform that simplifies the management of cloud software deployments. The company's solution allows organizations to deploy, manage, and maintain hybrid clouds across various infrastructures, effectively transforming existing setups into self-service private cloud systems. By automating cluster upgrades and security patches, Platform9 reduces management complexity and costs, currently supporting over 40,000 nodes across private, public, and edge clouds.

Benchling

Series C in 2019
Benchling, Inc. is a cloud-based informatics company that provides a comprehensive platform tailored for life sciences research and development. Its flagship offering allows scientists to design, share, and document experiments through an integrated interface, enhancing collaboration and efficiency. The platform includes Benchling Insights, which enables users to query and visualize structured data, and a Bioregistry system for managing biological entity registrations and inventory such as plasmids and cell strains. Benchling's solutions support a variety of applications, including antibodies, cell therapy, gene therapy, and vaccines, catering to the needs of scientists in biotech, pharmaceutical, academic, and government sectors. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, Benchling aims to streamline the research process from discovery to bioprocessing, facilitating critical R&D decisions with its unified software suite.

Heap

Series C in 2019
Heap Inc. is a company that develops an analytics infrastructure designed for online businesses, enabling them to capture and analyze customer interactions across web, mobile, and cloud platforms. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Heap's solution automates the collection and organization of customer behavioral data, such as clicks, transactions, and form submissions, without requiring additional coding. This streamlined approach allows businesses to gain a comprehensive understanding of their users, facilitating informed decision-making and enhancing product development. Heap serves a diverse range of industries, including e-commerce, financial services, and SaaS, with over 6,000 clients that include notable companies across various sectors. The company is committed to empowering organizations to focus on insights and actions that drive business success.

Encoded Therapeutics

Series C in 2019
Encoded Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in precision gene therapies aimed at treating a wide array of severe genetic disorders. Utilizing a unique platform, Encoded identifies sequences within the human genome that regulate gene expression through advanced screening and computational techniques. The company's therapy pipeline targets both genetic and acquired disorders across various disease pathways, including neurocircuitry, liver and metabolic disorders, neurodegeneration, and cardiovascular diseases. Founded in 2014 and based in South San Francisco, California, Encoded Therapeutics is focused on developing innovative solutions that enable medical practitioners to improve patient outcomes and enhance quality of life.

Carta

Series E in 2019
Carta, Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, operates as a SEC-registered transfer agent for private companies. Its core business is an online platform that facilitates electronic management of equity for corporations, involving shareholders, employees, auditors, and legal counsel. The platform offers services such as cap table management, corporate governance, 409A valuations, compliance, and electronic stock issuance. It serves venture-backed small businesses, enterprises, and pre-IPO companies in the United States and internationally. Additionally, Carta aims to simplify private market investments and participation through its platform, fostering growth and transparency in the private capital sector.

Indio Technologies

Series B in 2019
Indio Technologies, Inc. operates a cloud-based software platform designed to streamline the insurance application and renewal process for brokers and their clients. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, the company's platform features over 5,000 digitally enhanced insurance forms, a comprehensive e-signature solution, and secure document sharing capabilities. This allows brokers to efficiently manage applications by uploading existing data and transforming it into interactive online workbooks. The platform alerts brokers when clients engage with the application process, thereby improving communication and efficiency. Indio Technologies serves a diverse range of brokers, facilitating the servicing of more than 300,000 business clients. The company aims to enhance workflows, reduce operational redundancies, and ultimately help brokers win more business while saving time and resources. Indio Technologies became a subsidiary of Applied Systems, Inc. in early 2020.

HOVER

Series C in 2019
HOVER Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in home measurement applications that create interactive 3D models of properties. Founded in 2011, the company leverages computer vision and 3D mapping technology to assist homeowners, contractors, and insurance professionals. Its platform enables users to generate accurate property models quickly using just a few photos taken with a smartphone, facilitating project estimation and visualization. This technology aids exterior contractors in obtaining precise measurements, assists insurance markets in creating estimates and processing claims, and helps homeowners visualize final project outcomes. HOVER's innovative approach has made the home improvement process more transparent and engaging. The company has formed a strategic partnership with SRS Distribution Inc. to enhance its service offerings.

Harness

Series B in 2019
Harness, Inc. is a technology company that develops a Continuous Delivery-as-a-Service platform aimed at simplifying the software delivery process for engineering and DevOps teams. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the platform leverages machine learning to automate various aspects of code deployment, including test prioritization, cloud cost management, and continuous verification. Key features of Harness's platform include a pipeline builder, workflow wizard, automated rollback capabilities, secrets management, audit trails, and real-time delivery analytics. By streamlining these processes, Harness enables organizations to accelerate their cloud initiatives and enhance their adoption of modern containerization and orchestration technologies.

Fleetsmith

Series B in 2019
Fleetsmith, Inc. is a developer of a cloud-based device management platform designed specifically for Apple devices, including Macs, iPhones, iPads, and Apple TVs. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a solution that automates key IT processes such as device setup, inventory management, application patching, and security enforcement. Fleetsmith's platform enables organizations to efficiently manage their entire fleet of Apple devices by automating tasks like application updates, settings management, user assignment, and device encryption. Trusted by companies like Robinhood and Segment, Fleetsmith simplifies device management for small and midsize businesses, allowing them to focus on their core operations while maintaining security and compliance across their devices. As of June 2020, Fleetsmith operates as a subsidiary of Apple Inc.

Orro

Venture Round in 2019
Orro is a manufacturer of advanced lighting systems designed to enhance smart home living. Based in San Mateo, California, with an additional office in Austin, Texas, the company produces light switches that interact with popular smart home applications, such as Alexa and Google Home. Orro's technology allows its switches to detect human presence and adjust lighting based on occupancy and natural light levels, creating a responsive and adaptive lighting experience. This innovation not only improves the comfort and convenience of living spaces but also aims to increase property values and reduce energy expenses for homeowners and renters. The company's focus on creating a seamless integration of lighting systems into the home fabric distinguishes it in the consumer electronics market.

Scout RFP

Series C in 2019
Scout RFP Inc. operates a cloud-based sourcing platform designed to streamline the enterprise buying process for both buyers and suppliers. The platform automates the management of requests for proposals and buying events across various sectors, including engineering, finance, and software development. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, Scout RFP provides procurement teams with tools to enhance collaboration, visibility, and effectiveness in managing their projects. As a subsidiary of Workday, Scout RFP is recognized for driving profitability and reducing risks in enterprise commerce, ultimately helping organizations achieve better business outcomes. The company is supported by several investors, including Scale Ventures, Menlo Ventures, Workday Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, New View Capital, and GV.

Carta

Series D in 2018
Carta, Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, operates as a SEC-registered transfer agent for private companies. Its core business is an online platform that facilitates electronic management of equity for corporations, involving shareholders, employees, auditors, and legal counsel. The platform offers services such as cap table management, corporate governance, 409A valuations, compliance, and electronic stock issuance. It serves venture-backed small businesses, enterprises, and pre-IPO companies in the United States and internationally. Additionally, Carta aims to simplify private market investments and participation through its platform, fostering growth and transparency in the private capital sector.

ROAM

Series A in 2018
ROAM is a San Francisco-based robotics company. Their goal is to reinvent the way they make powered orthotics - otherwise known as exoskeletons - making them inexpensive, comfortable, and safe for home use. They are also developing a new class of exoskeleton that uses high strength fabrics and a pneumatic powertrain, resulting in power to weight ratios that are unmatched by existing exoskeleton systems at a significantly lower cost.

Clear Labs

Series B in 2018
Clear Labs, Inc. is a food analytics company based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 2013. The company specializes in providing a comprehensive analytics platform that analyzes the molecular contents of food and ingredients. Its offerings include Clear Dx™ and Clear Safety™, which utilize next-generation sequencing and data analytics for food safety testing and infectious disease surveillance. Clear Labs serves food manufacturers, suppliers, and retailers by ensuring transparency throughout the supply chain and testing products for various factors such as authenticity, contamination, allergens, and nutritional content. The platform delivers actionable insights that enhance safety and operational efficiency while supporting public health initiatives. Through its integrated genomics system, Clear Labs aims to simplify complex diagnostics across clinical and applied markets, making genomic insights accessible to labs, hospitals, and businesses.

Synthego

Series C in 2018
Synthego Corporation is a genome engineering company focused on advancing life science research and therapeutic development to improve human health. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Synthego offers a comprehensive platform that integrates proprietary hardware, software, bioinformatics, chemistries, and molecular biology. The company's product portfolio includes engineered cells, CRISPR kits, and bioinformatics tools designed for various applications such as pathway analysis, target validation, disease modeling, and diagnostics. By leveraging machine learning and automation, Synthego enables researchers in biotechnology and academia to conduct efficient and precise gene editing, facilitating rapid advancements in drug discovery and development. The company serves a global customer base, distributing its products through various channels, including online sales and partnerships in multiple countries.

Owlcam

Series A in 2018
Owl Cameras, established in 2016 and based in Palo Alto, California, specializes in the development and sale of Owl Car Cam, a dedicated security camera for vehicles. This device continuously records and monitors a car's surroundings, both while driving and parked, providing real-time notifications to users via a mobile app. Key features include capturing car crashes, dents, stops, and break-ins, offering 24/7 car security and peace of mind to users.

Everlaw

Series B in 2018
Everlaw, Inc. is a legal technology company that offers a cloud-based e-discovery and litigation platform designed for law firms, government agencies, and corporations. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Oakland, California, Everlaw provides tools for document analysis, enabling users to discover, analyze, and manage information throughout the litigation process. Its key products include Discover, which streamlines document management; Reveal, which offers analytics and machine learning capabilities; and Act, which facilitates the end-to-end management of investigations or litigation. The platform enhances collaboration among legal teams, allowing them to efficiently organize and search a variety of documents, including emails, videos, and pictures. Everlaw prioritizes data security, ensuring that sensitive information is protected under stringent protocols. The company also has an office in London, United Kingdom.

Skip Scooters

Series A in 2018
Skip Scooters operates shared electric scooters for reliable last-mile transportation. The company works with cities to ensure our fleets are operated with the support of the surrounding communities, and they stand behind their riders by providing vehicles, safety education, and training, and world-class support. The scooter rental company is based in San Francisco, California. It is formerly known by its Y Combinator codename, Waybots.

Breather Products

Series C in 2018
Breather Products Inc. is a provider of on-demand private workspaces designed for productivity, allowing clients to reserve and unlock spaces through its web and mobile applications. Founded in 2012 and based in Montreal, Canada, the company has established a network of hundreds of locations across major cities, including New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Washington, Toronto, Montreal, and London. Breather offers flexible workspace solutions available by the hour, day, or month, catering to businesses seeking comfortable and private environments. Each space is equipped with technology that facilitates seamless work experiences, enabling users to engage in meetings or video conferences without delay.

Avi Networks

Series D in 2018
Avi Networks, Inc. is a software company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2012. Specializing in cloud application services platforms, Avi Networks develops an application delivery platform that provides enterprises with software load balancers, web applications, and API security solutions. The company's offerings facilitate digital transformation by enabling automated and insightful management of applications across multi-cloud environments. Key features of Avi Networks' software include per-application load balancing, predictive auto-scaling, and full lifecycle automation, which help organizations deploy applications more rapidly, gain actionable analytics, and reduce costs. As of July 31, 2019, Avi Networks operates as a subsidiary of VMware, Inc.

Signifyd

Series D in 2018
Signifyd, Inc. is a technology company based in San Jose, California, with an additional headquarters in London, United Kingdom. Established in 2011, it provides a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that helps e-commerce businesses mitigate fraud risk and manage chargebacks. Its key offerings include E-Commerce Assurance, which automates fraud prevention and protects online retailers from chargebacks, and Signifyd Chargeback Recovery, which assists merchants in handling various chargebacks. By leveraging big data, machine learning, and expert reviews, Signifyd offers a financial guarantee against fraud for approved orders, allowing retailers to enhance customer experiences, boost sales, and explore new market opportunities while minimizing operational costs associated with fraud detection. The company serves a range of clients, including those on the Fortune 1000 and Internet Retailer Top 500 lists, adhering to the belief that e-commerce businesses should thrive without the fear of fraud.

ClearBrain

Seed Round in 2018
ClearBrain, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in self-serve predictive analytics for marketers. Founded in 2016, ClearBrain offers a platform that enables marketers to identify potential user conversions or churn before they occur, allowing for proactive engagement. The software connects to various analytics tools, such as Segment or Heap, and utilizes artificial intelligence to analyze past user behaviors, transforming raw data into actionable insights. Marketers can easily create predictive audiences using a user-friendly point-and-click interface, which helps in optimizing remarketing efforts and enhancing retention. The company's team comprises experienced engineers with backgrounds in machine learning and marketing automation, reflecting its commitment to innovation in predictive modeling. ClearBrain operates as a subsidiary of Amplitude Analytics, Inc.

Scality

Series E in 2018
Scality, Inc. is a leading provider of software-defined storage solutions, specializing in active archives, content distribution, and cloud services. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company developed RING, a scalable software-based storage system capable of managing petabytes of data. RING supports high-performance, parallel processing, and integrates seamlessly with various applications through standard storage protocols such as NFS and S3. This innovative storage architecture delivers billions of files to hundreds of millions of users daily, ensuring 100% availability and reducing operational costs. Scality serves a diverse range of clients, including major media and telecommunications companies, as well as leading firms across the U.S., Europe, and Japan. The company is recognized for its ability to help enterprises and service providers effectively address the challenges of large-scale data storage.

Rafay Systems

Seed Round in 2018
Rafay Systems, Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing a Kubernetes Operations Platform that enables enterprises to efficiently manage containerized applications across various environments, including public clouds, data centers, and edge locations. The platform offers a comprehensive solution for deploying, operating, and monitoring Kubernetes clusters, allowing organizations to streamline their DevOps workflows and enhance governance. Rafay's offerings support multi-region and multi-cloud deployments, facilitating rapid test automation, consistent user experiences, and the integration of IoT applications in various sectors such as retail and manufacturing. By providing centralized visibility and automation, Rafay Systems aims to simplify the complexities of modern application infrastructure, thereby maximizing the value of cloud-native technologies for its clients, which include notable companies like Verizon and MoneyGram.

The Black Tux

Series C in 2018
The Black Tux, Inc. is a formalwear rental company based in Santa Monica, California, that specializes in providing high-quality suits and tuxedos for various formal occasions. Established in 2012, the company was founded to address the shortcomings of traditional tuxedo rental experiences by offering a modern e-commerce solution. Customers can conveniently order tuxedos, suits, shirts, vests, cufflinks, neckwear, shoes, and other accessories online, with free shipping both ways. Deliveries are made at least a week prior to the event, ensuring ample time for fitting. The Black Tux designs its own line of formalwear, focusing on better fit and style than conventional rental options, thereby allowing individuals to rent formal attire affordably without compromising on quality.
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