Microsoft

Microsoft, an American multinational corporation, specializes in developing, manufacturing, licensing, supporting, and selling a wide range of software products and services. Its offerings include operating systems like Windows, productivity tools such as Microsoft Office, and cloud services through Microsoft Azure. Microsoft also produces hardware like Xbox gaming consoles, Surface devices, and PC accessories. Additionally, it provides business solutions through Microsoft Dynamics, enterprise services, and commercial cloud offerings. Microsoft operates globally, supporting startups through initiatives like Microsoft for Startups and Microsoft Accelerator, which offer mentorship, technical training, and access to markets and investors.

Lillian Barnard

CEO and Board Member

Abhilasha Bhargav-Spantzel

Partner Security Architect

Alexia Cambon

Senior Director, Research

Shinesa Cambric

Principal Product Manager

Puneet Chandok

Corporate Vice President of Microsoft India and South Asia

Roberto Croci

Managing Director, Microsoft for Startups MEA

Scott Guthrie

Executive Vice President, Cloud + AI Group

Rashida Hodge

VP, Azure Data and AI | Customer Success

Hsiao-Wuen Hon

Corporate Vice President

Philip Meyer

Partner Technology Strategist - Hosting and Cloud

Brandon Middaugh

Senior Director, Climate Innovation Fund

Arindam Mukherjee

Director - Azure Business, Microsoft India

Satya Nadella

CEO

Mohammed Saleh

Health Director

Brian Schultz

Director, Corporate Development

Theresa Sue

Microsoft Partner

Emilia Zarei

Founder and CEO

Past deals in Machine Learning

DeepQuery

Non Equity Assistance in 2025
DeepQuery is an AI automation company that offers AI agents for business process automation and operational efficiency.

OpenAI

Venture Round in 2025
OpenAI is an artificial intelligence research and deployment company focused on developing machine learning technologies that aim to create safe artificial general intelligence for the benefit of all users. The company engages in projects related to autonomous learning and task performance across various industries, including technology, healthcare, and education. OpenAI's platform directs artificial intelligence applications and is involved in policy work, education, and outreach, enabling clients to enhance their skills and knowledge while leveraging autonomous systems that can surpass human performance in economically valuable tasks.

GuidenAI

Pre Seed Round in 2025
We specialize in developing innovative AI-powered products that enhance and simplify everyday experiences through intelligent automation and advanced technology. Our products include: Broxi AI (2025): AI Agent Creation Platform. GuidenAI AI Travel App (2024): AI-powered travel app that simplifies trip planning and navigation for women self-travelers. Got 50,000+ downloads in 2 months.

phathisa.com

Non Equity Assistance in 2025
We build AI-powered Intelligent e-commerce solutions that simplify cross-border shopping for Zimbabweans purchasing from South Africa, offering seamless purchases, secure payments, and fast delivery, with real-time tracking and insurance against transit loss or damage.

PGxAI

Grant in 2024
PGxAI is an AI-powered pharmacogenetics platform that redefines precision medicine using proprietary algorithms and real-world data. Partnered with InterSystems, the largest patient data holder globally, and leveraging advanced tools like VectorSearch and GenAI, PGxAI accesses extensive real-world data to solve drug selection, dosage personalization, and identification of clinically relevant drug-drug interactions.

Global Health Opinion

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Global Health Opinion Inc. is a healthcare technology company that operates a SaaS platform designed to enhance patient care and optimize hospital operations worldwide. The company's core service is facilitating global second opinions and peer reviews, connecting patients and healthcare providers with a vast network of leading medical experts. This process involves a secure, streamlined submission of medical records, followed by detailed, actionable insights from top specialists. Additionally, the platform offers tools for hospitals and public health organizations to improve operational efficiency and gain access to global health trends and expert opinions. The company's advanced technology ensures data security, scalability, and incorporates AI and machine learning for enhanced decision-making. Global Health Opinion Inc. aims to empower patients, support healthcare professionals, and enhance healthcare institutions, with a vision to provide every patient access to world-class medical expertise.

OpenAI

Venture Round in 2024
OpenAI is an artificial intelligence research and deployment company focused on developing machine learning technologies that aim to create safe artificial general intelligence for the benefit of all users. The company engages in projects related to autonomous learning and task performance across various industries, including technology, healthcare, and education. OpenAI's platform directs artificial intelligence applications and is involved in policy work, education, and outreach, enabling clients to enhance their skills and knowledge while leveraging autonomous systems that can surpass human performance in economically valuable tasks.

Skybot

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
SkyBot is an innovative AI-powered SaaS platform designed specifically for the aviation industry to address a critical component of pilot training: Air Traffic Control (ATC) communication proficiency. Built for aspiring pilots, aviation schools, and training centers, SkyBot simulates realistic ATC interactions, enabling users to gain experience in high-pressure communication environments. The platform leverages advanced AI to replicate authentic flight scenarios, including complex flight paths, dynamic weather changes, and background noise, closely mimicking real-life communication challenges in the aviation industry. Product Features AI-Driven Communication Training: SkyBot uses natural language processing and AI to generate realistic ATC dialogues, providing trainees with hands-on experience and valuable feedback. Scenario-Based Learning: The platform offers various scenario-based modules, from routine takeoffs and landings to emergency communications, allowing users to build confidence in a range of situations. Real-Time Feedback and Analytics: SkyBot offers immediate feedback on language precision, response time, and clarity, helping users refine their skills efficiently. Customizable Learning Paths: Designed to support diverse learning levels, SkyBot allows instructors to tailor scenarios and difficulty based on each trainee's progress. Seamless Integration for Training Centers: The platform integrates easily with existing flight training programs, offering a scalable solution for aviation institutions to enhance their curriculum.

Stern Tech

Seed Round in 2024
We created a revolutionary SaaS platform for human behavior analysis: AI x Psychology to understand human behavior in real time. Use cases: Marketing, Education, eMeetings, Healthcare, Automotive, Retail, Sport. See our partnership with Renault and STMicroelectronics : https://stern.consulting/sterntech-h1stvision.mp4

Ema

Series A in 2024
Ema offers a Universal AI employee designed to automate complex workflows and improve productivity within organizations. Utilizing the Generative Workflow Engine, Ema integrates seamlessly with enterprise applications, allowing users to delegate repetitive tasks efficiently. The platform combines multiple AI models to ensure accuracy and security, making it a valuable asset for various business functions such as customer support, HR, and finance.

&Volume

Grant in 2024
At &Volume, we develop advanced AI/ML models that autonomously engage in digital currency trading. We crafted a user-friendly platform that allows even those without extensive expertise to sidestep FOMO and seizing opportunities in this dynamic market. By sharing these models with users, we enable them to select the most suitable risk level, offering a range of options to make cryptocurrency trading more accessible and effective.

Bright Machines

Series C in 2024
Bright Machines, Inc. is a manufacturing company founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Tel Aviv, China, and Mexico. The company specializes in creating robotic arms and cells for micro factories, focusing on the assembly and inspection of electronic products. It aims to reduce manual labor in manufacturing by integrating advanced robotics with a software-defined manufacturing platform. This platform leverages artificial intelligence, machine learning, and production data to enhance automation processes, resulting in robots that are adaptable and equipped with sensor technology and computer vision. Bright Machines enables its clients to innovate rapidly and achieve better production yields at lower costs, meeting the evolving demands of the manufacturing sector.

Enveda Biosciences

Series B in 2024
Enveda Biosciences is a biotechnology company focused on drug discovery through the exploration of chemical diversity found in nature. Utilizing AI-powered tools, the company develops a robust database of chemical molecules derived from living organisms. Enveda's platform integrates machine learning, metabolomics, and robotics to analyze natural samples for their chemical structures and biological activities. This innovative approach allows for the efficient identification of potential new medicines, including antibiotics and hypotensives, without the need for isolating individual compounds or conducting extensive experiments. By harnessing nature's hidden chemistry, Enveda aims to accelerate the development of novel therapeutics for the healthcare industry.

GuidenAI

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
We specialize in developing innovative AI-powered products that enhance and simplify everyday experiences through intelligent automation and advanced technology. Our products include: Broxi AI (2025): AI Agent Creation Platform. GuidenAI AI Travel App (2024): AI-powered travel app that simplifies trip planning and navigation for women self-travelers. Got 50,000+ downloads in 2 months.

Wayve

Series C in 2024
Wayve is a company focused on developing a fully autonomous driving system for vehicles, utilizing end-to-end deep learning technology. This approach enables the creation of artificial intelligence capable of navigating complex driving scenarios across various urban environments. The company operates a fleet of electric vehicles equipped for autonomous operation, which facilitates technology development and real-world testing. Headquartered in London, Wayve aims to provide a scalable solution for autonomous driving that can adapt quickly and safely to new driving conditions globally.

Yushan AI

Corporate Round in 2024
Yushan AI develops LLM large model AI based on Transformer.

Arktec Quant

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Since 2019, Arktec Quant has been at the forefront of developing Domain-Driven Low-Latency Agentic AI Systems for Quantitative Trading and Finance. Leveraging our proprietary technology and intellectual property, we deliver automated AI agents that transform advanced quantitative analysis into actionable insights. By democratizing access to algorithmic trading and data-driven strategies, traditionally reserved for institutional players, we empower a broader audience to harness the power of low-latency agentic AI orchestration through our product AgentFlow available as API subscription and a DLL.

Mistral AI_

Corporate Round in 2024
Mistral AI is a company focused on developing advanced artificial intelligence solutions, particularly in the realm of open-source models. It specializes in creating customizable and compute-efficient large language models that facilitate a range of applications, including natural language processing and complex problem-solving. Mistral AI aims to foster safe artificial general intelligence that benefits all users, allowing businesses and organizations to harness AI technology without the burden of building and maintaining their own models. Through a community-driven development approach, Mistral AI seeks to enhance efficiency, innovation, and decision-making for its clients.

PhotoSolve

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
PhotoSolve is a fast-growing EdTech company for students around the world. Powered by advanced machine learning technology, the app instantly scans, accurately solves, and intuitively explains printed and handwritten questions. We also provide AI Tutor for students. Combining education with AI Join us in this exciting journey as we continue to innovate and redefine what's possible in education. Quick Facts about PhotoSolve: • Over 1.4 million users and counting. • Achieved 1 million users within three months of launching. • A leading innovator in AI-powered educational solutions.

Evoli

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Ai-Enhanced Academic Management for Professors and Educators.

Legoai

Grant in 2023
Lego.ai is a technology company that specializes in AI-powered analytics. Its platform automatically translates business requirements into executable machine language, providing users with clear, accurate insights in a timely manner. By automating technical dependencies and using a natural language interface, Lego.ai's solution reduces manual effort, accelerates analytics implementation, and enhances productivity.

FLIPJUNGLE

Pre Seed Round in 2023
-Discover JungleTown: Your AI-Powered Ethical Learning Adventure." -A digital diary that adapts to your child's learning pace, nurturing creativity and critical thinking. -Real-Time Progress Tracking

KudoAI

Grant in 2023
Bringing cutting-edge AI to the masses.

Databricks

Series I in 2023
Databricks Inc. is a technology company that provides a unified data analytics cloud platform designed to facilitate data engineering and collaborative data science. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including a just-in-time data platform that simplifies data integration, real-time experimentation, and deployment of production applications for developers and data scientists. Key products include Databricks Delta, which combines the capabilities of data warehouses with low-latency streaming, MLflow for managing the machine learning lifecycle, and Delta Lake for handling batch and streaming data. Databricks serves a diverse range of industries, including advertising, healthcare, manufacturing, and telecommunications, and has established strategic partnerships with various organizations to enhance its offerings. Founded in 2013, Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in London, Amsterdam, and Bengaluru.

Inflection AI

Venture Round in 2023
Inflection AI is a machine learning startup that engages in redefining human-computer interaction. The company addresses the issue that people have to reduce their demands on computers and adapt their language to what machines can understand.

Flywheel.io

Series D in 2023
Flywheel is a data management and analysis platform built specifically for scientists and the researcher's workflow. They empower research momentum by focusing on data and medical image capture, content management, scientific computation, and collaboration. With reproducible research in mind, they combine open-source methods from top universities, a modern web user interface, and an extensible compute engine based on containerization technology. The result is a software platform to accelerate discovery and help researchers do science, not IT. Flywheel accelerates new scientific discoveries in life-science, biotech, and academic imaging research through cloud-scale collaboration. As a result, imaging researchers are able to avoid innovation bottlenecks, and accelerate discovery by doing more science, and less IT.

Builder.ai

Corporate Round in 2023
Builder.ai is a technology company that provides an AI-powered platform for building and managing applications and websites. The platform simplifies the software development process, enabling enterprises, small businesses, and entrepreneurs to create, operate, and scale software projects without needing technical expertise or coding skills. The company's key offerings include an AI-driven tool called Builder, which oversees the entire development process, and CloudOps, an extension that integrates automation with financial control for cloud infrastructure management. Founded in January 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Builder.ai aims to make software development accessible to a broader audience.

Luca

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Luca is an innovative platform designed for enterprise retailers, utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance pricing strategies. Founded by individuals who previously developed pricing technology at Uber, Luca addresses the challenges retailers face in optimizing pricing decisions. The platform identifies potential revenue and profit opportunities, provides intelligent recommendations for price adjustments, and significantly reduces the time required for pricing analysis. By offering machine learning-based insights into customer price sensitivities, Luca enables retailers to achieve precise margin and revenue goals tailored to their specific business objectives. Supported by notable investors, Luca aims to transform the way retailers approach pricing, empowering them to leverage sophisticated tools for better financial outcomes.

Adept AI

Series B in 2023
Adept is an AI research and product lab focused on automating software processes for developers. The company utilizes a combination of automation, computer vision, and machine learning to streamline repetitive tasks, which enhances efficiency in various workflows. By reimagining human-computer interaction, Adept's systems enable collaborative creativity, allowing users to maintain control while leveraging AI to handle routine activities. This approach not only automates processes but also frees up time for users to engage in more meaningful work.

AI Success Partners

Pre Seed Round in 2023
AI Success Partners is a leading consultancy specializing in artificial intelligence solutions. The company leverages cutting-edge AI technology to assist businesses in optimizing their operations and achieving unprecedented success. With a team of seasoned AI experts, AI Success Partners collaborates closely with clients to identify specific challenges and opportunities. The company then develops tailor-made AI strategies and implementations that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and drive growth.

Spartan Radar

Series B in 2023
Spartan Radar specializes in advanced radar technology that creates high-resolution real-time imagery, utilizing proprietary software algorithms that incorporate machine learning and edge-processing. By mimicking human sensory perception, Spartan's solutions enhance the performance of existing advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) by improving resolution, response time, and range while maintaining low computational demands. The company's expertise in signal processing, developed through years of experience in the aerospace and automotive sectors, enables it to offer cost-effective sensing solutions. Spartan's platform is applicable across various industries, including drone and automotive applications, positioning the company as a leader in innovative radar technology.

OpenAI

Corporate Round in 2023
OpenAI is an artificial intelligence research and deployment company focused on developing machine learning technologies that aim to create safe artificial general intelligence for the benefit of all users. The company engages in projects related to autonomous learning and task performance across various industries, including technology, healthcare, and education. OpenAI's platform directs artificial intelligence applications and is involved in policy work, education, and outreach, enabling clients to enhance their skills and knowledge while leveraging autonomous systems that can surpass human performance in economically valuable tasks.

Accetion

Grant in 2023
Accetion is a technology company specializing in Artificial Intelligence solutions. It focuses on Augmented Intelligence, a model that combines human expertise with AI to enhance decision-making and learning processes. The company offers services such as automation consulting, cloud migration, and AI & ML consulting to help businesses streamline operations, increase efficiency, and reduce costs. Accetion works closely with Microsoft and is committed to responsible AI practices.

Starseed

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Starseed is a company specializing in artificial intelligence solutions focused on business intelligence and counterfeit detection. Utilizing advanced large language models and multi-modal foundation models, the Starseed AI platform provides predictive, generative, and regenerative AI capabilities specifically tailored for external cybersecurity. The platform is designed to identify events, trends, risks, and threats in real-time by analyzing public data. Its innovative multi-modal fusion AI can seamlessly integrate and synthesize information from various formats, including text in 150 languages, images, video, sound, and machine-generated data. As an official partner of Microsoft, Starseed aims to enhance the effectiveness of cybersecurity measures through its cutting-edge technology.

Darwinbox

Series D in 2022
Darwinbox is a prominent provider of cloud-based Human Resources Management Software (HRMS) that aims to transform workforce and technology interactions. Founded in 2015, the platform serves mid to large-sized enterprises by offering a comprehensive suite of features designed to enhance employee engagement throughout the entire employee lifecycle, from hiring to retirement. With a user-friendly interface and fast implementation cycles, Darwinbox incorporates advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, enabling functionalities like e-onboarding, continuous feedback, and performance analytics. The platform is utilized by over 350 global enterprises, including notable companies like Arvind, Dr. Reddy's, and Swiggy, and is trusted by more than 850,000 employees. Recognized in the APAC region as a preferred human capital management platform, Darwinbox has garnered support from investors such as Sequoia Capital and Lightspeed.

FinanceGPT Labs

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
FinanceGPT Labs offers an AI-driven quantitative analysis platform tailored for financial professionals and investors. This cloud-based solution simplifies sophisticated financial analysis, removing the need for coding skills and broadening accessibility. The platform serves various users, including asset managers who can enhance research and portfolio management, investment analysts who gain insights from extensive datasets, and hedge funds that easily develop and backtest trading strategies. Individual investors also benefit by making informed, data-driven investment decisions. With a focus on democratizing high-performance financial analysis, FinanceGPT Labs enables users to optimize returns and effectively manage risk.

ChestAi

Pre Seed Round in 2022
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Pavo & Tusker Innovations

Grant in 2022
Pavo & Tusker is a provider of IT consulting and IT services. Their services include cloud transformation, full-stack development, AI and ML implementations, computer vision, product engineering, and semantic search.

Wayve

Series B in 2022
Wayve is a company focused on developing a fully autonomous driving system for vehicles, utilizing end-to-end deep learning technology. This approach enables the creation of artificial intelligence capable of navigating complex driving scenarios across various urban environments. The company operates a fleet of electric vehicles equipped for autonomous operation, which facilitates technology development and real-world testing. Headquartered in London, Wayve aims to provide a scalable solution for autonomous driving that can adapt quickly and safely to new driving conditions globally.

Two Hat

Acquisition in 2021
Two Hat Security Ltd., operating under the name Community Sift, is a Canadian company founded in 2012 that specializes in developing risk-based chat filter and moderation software. Based in Kelowna, Two Hat's AI-powered platform processes and categorizes over 30 billion interactions monthly, including messages, usernames, images, and videos, in real-time. The company focuses on mitigating online harms such as cyberbullying, abuse, hate speech, violent threats, and child exploitation, empowering clients across various social networks to maintain safe user environments. Community Sift offers a comprehensive content moderation solution that includes data analysis, escalation of concerning content, and customizable workflows. Additionally, Two Hat provides Sift Ninja, a streamlined profanity filter designed for startups and smaller platforms, which automatically detects and removes offensive content. Through its innovative software, Two Hat aims to create healthier online communities by enabling users to manage content based on their individual tolerance levels.

Pavo & Tusker Innovations

Grant in 2021
Pavo & Tusker is a provider of IT consulting and IT services. Their services include cloud transformation, full-stack development, AI and ML implementations, computer vision, product engineering, and semantic search.

Suplari

Acquisition in 2021
Suplari, Inc. is a Seattle-based company established in 2016 that focuses on enhancing financial performance and spend accountability for enterprise procurement and finance. By leveraging machine learning, Suplari develops a cloud-based supplier management system that aggregates data from various internal sources, such as contracts, invoices, and usage data. This integration allows for a comprehensive view of suppliers and spending, enabling organizations to proactively manage supplier risk and optimize procurement processes. Suplari’s solutions aim to improve operational intelligence and effectiveness, facilitating better investment in growth and innovation.

Syntheticus

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Syntheticus, founded in 2020, specializes in unlocking the potential of data through the creation of synthetic data, which mimics real-world data while ensuring privacy and utility. Recognizing that only a small fraction of the world's data is analyzed due to regulatory constraints surrounding security and privacy, Syntheticus provides a platform that enables both public and private organizations to share and monetize sensitive data and machine learning models securely. By employing advanced Privacy-Enhancing Technologies, including Generative AI and Differential Privacy, the company transforms sensitive data from a liability into a valuable asset. Its multi-type data orchestration platform integrates seamlessly with existing systems and maintains robust enterprise-grade data protection. Trusted by various organizations globally, Syntheticus is affiliated with the ETH AI Center, a member of the Nvidia Inception program, and has received accolades such as the IMD Competition Winner in 2022, as well as financing from the Hammerteam Growth Accelerator.

Predictiva

Grant in 2021
Predictiva is a company that provides an artificial intelligence platform designed to enhance financial trading and investment management using advanced Deep Reinforcement Learning algorithms. It offers solutions that cater to various financial assets, focusing on optimizing decision-making in complex financial markets. By leveraging cutting-edge AI technology, Predictiva aims to deliver predictable profits while minimizing risks, enabling users to engage in a more accurate, data-driven approach to trading. The platform is accessible to users without a background in AI or data science, utilizing autonomous machine learning algorithms to simplify the trading process and enhance financial intelligence for traders and investment managers.

Predictiva

Grant in 2021
Predictiva is a company that provides an artificial intelligence platform designed to enhance financial trading and investment management using advanced Deep Reinforcement Learning algorithms. It offers solutions that cater to various financial assets, focusing on optimizing decision-making in complex financial markets. By leveraging cutting-edge AI technology, Predictiva aims to deliver predictable profits while minimizing risks, enabling users to engage in a more accurate, data-driven approach to trading. The platform is accessible to users without a background in AI or data science, utilizing autonomous machine learning algorithms to simplify the trading process and enhance financial intelligence for traders and investment managers.

CityMaaS

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
CityMaaS Ltd. develops a mobility application called CityMaaS Assist, designed to offer personalized travel assistance for individuals with disabilities. The application provides a comprehensive end-to-end service, encompassing route discovery, essential information, and the ability to book and pay for door-to-door journeys in urban environments. Utilizing a self-adapting user interface that caters to different types of disabilities, the platform employs machine learning algorithms to analyze and learn users' travel behaviors, thereby optimizing travel options in real time. Additionally, CityMaaS offers the CityMaaS Optimised Dynamic Interface Engine, a software-as-a-service platform aimed at enhancing user interaction with applications. Founded in 2018 and based in Bromley, United Kingdom, CityMaaS focuses on enabling safe and independent travel for disabled individuals.

Databricks

Series G in 2021
Databricks Inc. is a technology company that provides a unified data analytics cloud platform designed to facilitate data engineering and collaborative data science. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including a just-in-time data platform that simplifies data integration, real-time experimentation, and deployment of production applications for developers and data scientists. Key products include Databricks Delta, which combines the capabilities of data warehouses with low-latency streaming, MLflow for managing the machine learning lifecycle, and Delta Lake for handling batch and streaming data. Databricks serves a diverse range of industries, including advertising, healthcare, manufacturing, and telecommunications, and has established strategic partnerships with various organizations to enhance its offerings. Founded in 2013, Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in London, Amsterdam, and Bengaluru.

Graphcore

Series E in 2020
Graphcore Limited is a hardware systems company that specializes in developing intelligent processing units (IPUs) tailored for artificial intelligence and machine learning applications. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom, the company offers products such as IPU-Accelerator cards, which enhance server performance for machine learning tasks, and IPU-Appliance systems that improve inference capabilities for various users. Graphcore's innovative IPU architecture allows developers to run existing machine learning models significantly faster, facilitating the deployment of advanced AI solutions across diverse servers and software environments. In addition to its Bristol headquarters, Graphcore has locations in Palo Alto, London, Oslo, and Beijing, expanding its global presence in the AI technology sector.

Orions Systems

Acquisition in 2020
Orions Systems specializes in artificial intelligence-driven video analysis, focusing on enhancing the management of unstructured data in machine learning systems. The company has developed a platform that employs semantic design data to create ontological structures, moving beyond traditional taxonomy approaches. This innovative method allows clients to transform video data, integrated with sensor information, into actionable business and operational intelligence in real-time. The team at Orions Systems boasts a rich history in digital video innovations, contributing to key developments such as the H.264 standard and the early streaming protocols that powered the internet's first video players, along with co-founding the Microsoft Windows Media group.

Databricks

Series F in 2019
Databricks Inc. is a technology company that provides a unified data analytics cloud platform designed to facilitate data engineering and collaborative data science. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including a just-in-time data platform that simplifies data integration, real-time experimentation, and deployment of production applications for developers and data scientists. Key products include Databricks Delta, which combines the capabilities of data warehouses with low-latency streaming, MLflow for managing the machine learning lifecycle, and Delta Lake for handling batch and streaming data. Databricks serves a diverse range of industries, including advertising, healthcare, manufacturing, and telecommunications, and has established strategic partnerships with various organizations to enhance its offerings. Founded in 2013, Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in London, Amsterdam, and Bengaluru.

JClarity

Acquisition in 2019
jClarity Ltd is a London-based company that specializes in software performance analytics and tuning for Java applications. Founded in 2012 and now a subsidiary of Microsoft, jClarity offers lightweight and intelligent performance analysis and monitoring tools designed for Java and JVM applications. Utilizing machine learning, their solutions are aimed at significantly reducing the time required to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks. The tools are adaptable to both cloud and on-premises environments, making them suitable for horizontally scaling architectures and resource-constrained systems. jClarity's offerings include self-updating Daemons and a user-friendly browser-based interface, ensuring minimal impact on system resources. Additionally, the company played a key role in the development and commercial support of AdoptOpenJDK, which is recognized as one of the most popular distributions of OpenJDK.

Agolo

Venture Round in 2019
Agolo, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence platform designed to create real-time summaries from unstructured information. Utilizing machine learning and natural language processing, Agolo's technology transforms messy data into a clean, structured format, enabling various enterprise applications such as business intelligence dashboards and support site augmentation. The platform helps organizations enhance their product quality, reduce support costs, and quickly identify emerging issues by providing clear insights into customer experiences. Established in 2012 and formerly known as Ninoh, Inc., Agolo serves a diverse range of industries, empowering professionals to efficiently analyze large volumes of data and make informed decisions based on comprehensive summaries.

OpenAI

Corporate Round in 2019
OpenAI is an artificial intelligence research and deployment company focused on developing machine learning technologies that aim to create safe artificial general intelligence for the benefit of all users. The company engages in projects related to autonomous learning and task performance across various industries, including technology, healthcare, and education. OpenAI's platform directs artificial intelligence applications and is involved in policy work, education, and outreach, enabling clients to enhance their skills and knowledge while leveraging autonomous systems that can surpass human performance in economically valuable tasks.

Databricks

Series E in 2019
Databricks Inc. is a technology company that provides a unified data analytics cloud platform designed to facilitate data engineering and collaborative data science. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including a just-in-time data platform that simplifies data integration, real-time experimentation, and deployment of production applications for developers and data scientists. Key products include Databricks Delta, which combines the capabilities of data warehouses with low-latency streaming, MLflow for managing the machine learning lifecycle, and Delta Lake for handling batch and streaming data. Databricks serves a diverse range of industries, including advertising, healthcare, manufacturing, and telecommunications, and has established strategic partnerships with various organizations to enhance its offerings. Founded in 2013, Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in London, Amsterdam, and Bengaluru.

Graphcore

Series D in 2018
Graphcore Limited is a hardware systems company that specializes in developing intelligent processing units (IPUs) tailored for artificial intelligence and machine learning applications. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom, the company offers products such as IPU-Accelerator cards, which enhance server performance for machine learning tasks, and IPU-Appliance systems that improve inference capabilities for various users. Graphcore's innovative IPU architecture allows developers to run existing machine learning models significantly faster, facilitating the deployment of advanced AI solutions across diverse servers and software environments. In addition to its Bristol headquarters, Graphcore has locations in Palo Alto, London, Oslo, and Beijing, expanding its global presence in the AI technology sector.

Syntiant

Series B in 2018
Syntiant specializes in developing neuromorphic semiconductors that bring artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities directly to edge devices, reducing reliance on cloud-based processing. The company's advanced chip solutions combine deep learning with semiconductor design to create ultra-low-power, high-performance processors for deep neural networks. These processors are ideal for always-on applications in battery-powered devices such as smartphones, smart speakers, earbuds, hearing aids, and laptops, enabling the development of AI technology for sensor, voice, and video applications across a wide range of products.

Lobe

Acquisition in 2018
Lobe is a company that provides a visual platform for building custom deep learning models without the need for coding. Its tool simplifies the process of creating AI models, allowing users to quickly train and deploy these models directly into applications. By using a straightforward and intuitive interface, Lobe enables individuals from various backgrounds to engage with deep learning technology, fostering innovation in intelligent products and experiences. The platform supports fast cloud training and facilitates the integration of trained models, making it accessible for users to create AI-driven solutions effortlessly.

Palladyne AI

Series B in 2018
Palladyne AI is a software company specializing in advanced robotic technology that enhances the intelligence and efficiency of robotic systems. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, Palladyne AI's platform enables robots to observe, learn, reason, and act in ways that closely resemble human intelligence. This innovative software empowers robots to autonomously adapt to dynamic environments, allowing them to perceive and respond to changes in real-time. The applications of Palladyne AI's technology span various industries, including automotive, aviation, construction, defense, general manufacturing, infrastructure inspection, logistics, and warehousing, positioning the company as a key player in the evolution of robotics.

Bonsai

Acquisition in 2018
Bonsai offers an AI platform that empowers enterprises to build and deploy intelligent systems. By completely automating the management of complex machine learning libraries and algorithms, Bonsai enables enterprises to program AI models that improve system control and enhance real-time decision support. Businesses use these models today to increase automation and improve operational efficiency of industrial systems including robotics, manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, energy and utilities. Based in Berkeley, CA, Bonsai is backed by leading investors including NEA, Microsoft Ventures, ABB, Samsung NEXT and Siemens.

Semantic Machines

Acquisition in 2018
Semantic Machines, Inc. is focused on developing advanced artificial intelligence technology to enhance human-computer interaction through conversational computing. The company specializes in creating conversational interfaces that enable computers to understand and engage in dialogue with users across various platforms, including speech and text. Their technology encompasses a Conversation Engine for fluid discourse, neural networks for semantic analysis and dialogue management, and speech recognition and synthesis capabilities. Additionally, Semantic Machines employs reinforcement learning to improve system performance over time by learning from user interactions. The company aims to transform customer experiences and reduce costs in sectors such as customer service and home automation. Based in Newton, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Berkeley and Boston, Semantic Machines operates as a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation.

L2P Limited

Grant in 2018
L2P Limited is an international eSports EdTech company based in Russia that specializes in developing an educational platform for both professional and non-professional gamers. The company focuses on enhancing players' skills through a personalized learning experience that incorporates artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. Its platform offers individual post-match feedback, tactical insights, video lessons from professional players, and in-game tasks to facilitate player improvement. L2P Limited has attracted over 1.5 million subscribers across its products for games like Dota 2 and League of Legends and has analyzed more than 60 million matches, producing over 2,000 instructional videos. The company aims to expand its offerings to cover additional games and enter new language markets in the near future.

APEX Technologies

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
APEX Technologies, based in Shanghai with offices across China and the US, specializes in real-time customer data technology and artificial intelligence. The company develops two key platforms: Nexus, a data collection, processing, and activation system for marketing channels and customer service tools; and IQ, an AI and machine learning platform for predictive analytics. APEX serves over 300 mid to large enterprises in finance, travel, automotive, ecommerce, and retail sectors.

Deepcare

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
DeepCare Co., Ltd, established in 2016, is a medical technology company specializing in the application of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance healthcare outcomes. The company develops AI-driven solutions for early screening and analysis of medical images, particularly in the fields of pathology and oral health. By integrating machine vision, deep learning, and data mining technologies, DeepCare focuses on improving dental healthcare through advanced image interpretation and treatment planning. The company aims to deliver high-quality products and services to medical institutions and device manufacturers, enhancing the overall quality control in healthcare delivery.

Techsun

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
Techsun is the developer of Social Hub+, a product that includes sensors, application equipment, an APP system, and a cloud service product. It utilizes an integration of hardware and software products/ service mode to help the physical retailer to overcome the difficulties while they are under the digital transformation. Social Hub+ can control and manage the multiple sensors by deploying these multiple sensors (ultrasound, gravity, infrared, light curtains) and high-performance cameras in the shops as well as IoT net. It can associate and recognize the relationship between a person and goods by using the sensor, computer recognition technology, and machine learning.

Tricorn

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
Tricorn (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd., also known as trio.ai, is an artificial intelligence startup founded in 2016 and based in Beijing, China. The company specializes in developing an intelligent interactive platform that allows users to engage with various smart devices and virtual agents through natural language. Utilizing advanced machine learning and natural language processing technologies, Tricorn focuses on creating innovative solutions in open-domain chatbots and task-oriented spoken dialogue systems, catering to sectors such as the Internet of Things (IoT), enterprises, and cyber entertainment.

Kyligence

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
Kyligence Inc. is a data intelligence company established in 2016 and headquartered in Shanghai, China. It specializes in providing an intelligent data platform designed to simplify big data analytics across both on-premises and cloud environments. The company’s primary offerings include the Kyligence Analytics Platform, which enables sub-second query responses on large datasets, and Apache Kylin, an open-source OLAP engine that facilitates interactive analytics on petabyte-scale data using SQL interfaces. Additionally, Kyligence provides a range of services such as intelligent diagnosis and optimization through its KyBot tool, along with IT consulting and website management solutions. By focusing on Big Data technologies and innovation, Kyligence aims to enhance productivity for business users, analysts, and engineers, enabling them to effectively manage and derive insights from extensive datasets.

Bigsec

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
Bigsec specializes in digital risk detection for enterprises, focusing on enhancing their ability to identify and mitigate various online threats such as spam bots, online fraud, web scraping, and network hijacking. The company's products leverage behavioral intelligence, allowing businesses to analyze data and recognize malicious activities and user behaviors. By improving risk detection rates and prevention capabilities, Bigsec aims to support enterprises in managing business risks effectively and fostering online growth.

Minieye

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
MINIEYE specializes in developing advanced vehicle visual sensing systems aimed at enhancing road safety and driver awareness. The company's technology detects various traffic elements such as vehicles, pedestrians, lanes, and traffic signals, helping drivers navigate more effectively. Additionally, MINIEYE incorporates in-cabin sensing capabilities that monitor the behavior and conditions of both drivers and passengers, analyzing factors like eyelid movement and body orientation. By leveraging deep learning algorithms, MINIEYE's systems are designed to function reliably in challenging weather and lighting conditions, thereby supporting safer driving and reducing the likelihood of accidents. The company's mission focuses on improving vehicle automation while prioritizing the safety of all road users.

NMLStream

Seed Round in 2017
NMLStream specializes in artificial intelligence solutions for information technology management. The company has developed decision-making software that connects performance monitoring with automated actions. This software leverages AI to automate and predict system behaviors, making it applicable in cloud, on-premises, or hybrid environments. By generating a unified digital language for system behaviors, NMLStream's technology facilitates collaboration across various IT silos. This capability allows businesses to optimize performance and enhance application uptime, ultimately improving overall operational efficiency.

WNNA

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
WNNA is an AI-driven personal recommendation engine designed to suggest activities based on user preferences and typical decision-making patterns. The WNNA app curates recommendations for various activities, including music, movies, dining options, and attractions, by analyzing a wide range of online sources. This approach enables the app to provide tailored suggestions that align with users' interests, enhancing their decision-making experience.

Hippo Data

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
Hippo Data is a startup focused on fintech data analytics, utilizing advanced technologies such as machine learning and artificial intelligence to enhance data processing and predictive analytics. The company specializes in monitoring, storing, and analyzing time series data to forecast future events and trends. With a strong emphasis on research and development, Hippo Data employs a variety of analytical techniques, including clustering, decision trees, and regression modeling, to automatically analyze extensive datasets with multiple variables. Their proprietary analytics systems serve as the backbone of the RiceBowl platform, a crowd-sourced trading system developed by Six Capital. By leveraging social media data and technical indicators, Hippo Data enables traders to make informed decisions based on predictive insights.

True AI

Grant in 2017
True AI Limited is a London-based artificial intelligence company focused on enhancing customer service through innovative software solutions. Founded in 2015, the company is developing a product called TypeGenie, which utilizes a deep learning algorithm to automate customer interactions. This technology enables the software to learn and generate responses in conversations, thereby streamlining customer service operations and improving overall customer experience. True AI also provides chat management software and reply suggestions for customer service agents across various channels. The company's advancements are rooted in extensive research and leverage the latest breakthroughs in machine learning.

Maluuba

Acquisition in 2017
Maluuba Inc is a company based in Waterloo, Canada, that specializes in designing and delivering deep learning applications for natural language processing. Founded in 2011, Maluuba focuses on enhancing machine capabilities to read and understand language similarly to the human brain through advanced deep learning algorithms and reinforcement learning techniques. Its applications facilitate various tasks, such as searching for weather, events, and stores, as well as organizing alarms and calendars. The company aims to advance machine understanding and decision-making through its technology, which emphasizes machine reading comprehension, dialogue understanding, and human-like intelligence traits such as memory and common-sense reasoning. As of early 2017, Maluuba operates as a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation and collaborates with leading organizations across diverse sectors including communications, technology, and automotive.

ThreatBook

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
ThreatBook, founded in 2015, specializes in cyber threat detection and response by providing high-fidelity security intelligence and integrated threat detection systems. The company utilizes machine learning to analyze and report cyber threat data, assisting enterprises in protecting their cloud, network, and endpoints. By enhancing the efficiency of threat response and simplifying security operations, ThreatBook serves customers across various sectors, including finance, energy, intelligent manufacturing, and the internet. The firm has gained recognition in the cybersecurity industry, being noted on the Cybersecurity 500 list and consistently appearing in Gartner's Market Guide for Security Threat Intelligence Products and Services. Additionally, it achieved the top position in Frost & Sullivan's China Threat Intelligence Market Report and was acknowledged as a Strong Performer in Gartner Peer Insights' Voice of the Customer report for Network Detection and Response.

Wysengine

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
WYSEngine Information Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd is a scientific and technologic company. They provide the solutions and services of industrial equipment failure pre-alarm Artificial Intelligent system to the industrial enterprises by cloud, big data and machine learning technologies. Thier mission is to make each industrial equipment run healthily. They strive to become the leading technology company of industrial data collection, machine status monitoring, failures diagnosis, and anomaly prediction,? WYSEngine has already provided successful solutions and services to the new energy, manufacturing industries. They helped the customers to increase machines’ availability and to decrease the costs.

PrinceTechs

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
Princetechs specializes in providing analytics solutions that focus on big data analysis and data value operations for enterprise clients. The company's platform is designed to aggregate, analyze, and manage large datasets, specifically catering to the financial and healthcare sectors. By utilizing an integrated API interface, Princetechs enables organizations to track, collect, and mine substantial amounts of data, which generates valuable insights for assessing financial and medical risks. This capability helps banking and healthcare organizations enhance transparency for their employees during processes such as loan applications and health insurance payments.

Zionchina

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
Zion China Technology Co., Ltd. (Beijing) was established in Beijing's Zhongguancun High-Tech Park in 2013. The core team has strong background in healthcare informatics, diabetes market and medical background. They focus on Precision Diabetes Management through innovation in IT and AI technology. They created Kinetics of Glucose Metabolism model to empower patient to manage diabetes using individualized assessment, analysis and advises for medicine, diet, exercise and live style. They were selected as first worldwide healthcare partner for Microsoft Azure Machine Learning. Their phrase one R&D was announced in April 2016, and was showcased in 2016 Developer Summit by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.

DEEP Informatics

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
DEEP Informatics is a smart AI medical treatment and imaging company.

Tech Valley

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
Tech Valley specializes in big data technology and application services, focusing on the transportation and travel sectors. The company integrates reliable data from airlines, airports, and operators, offering a data integration service model based on hybrid cloud technology. Utilizing artificial intelligence, Tech Valley's platforms automatically generate predictions and establish models through multiple intelligent agents. Additionally, the company develops a data analysis system utilizing large-scale graph mining, which aids in creating detailed passenger profiles and designing targeted marketing strategies for airlines and related industries.

Palladyne AI

Series A in 2017
Palladyne AI is a software company specializing in advanced robotic technology that enhances the intelligence and efficiency of robotic systems. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, Palladyne AI's platform enables robots to observe, learn, reason, and act in ways that closely resemble human intelligence. This innovative software empowers robots to autonomously adapt to dynamic environments, allowing them to perceive and respond to changes in real-time. The applications of Palladyne AI's technology span various industries, including automotive, aviation, construction, defense, general manufacturing, infrastructure inspection, logistics, and warehousing, positioning the company as a key player in the evolution of robotics.

DataRPM

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
DataRPM Corporation develops a cognitive data science platform that automates machine learning for enterprises, available both on the cloud and on-premises. This platform, known as the Cognitive Predictive Maintenance (CPdM) system, connects to data lakes and conducts multiple machine learning experiments to identify patterns, anomalies, and influencing factors in data. It builds predictive models to enhance predictive maintenance, particularly for the industrial Internet of Things. DataRPM serves a global clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, helping them digitally transform their operations in areas such as predictive maintenance, product recommendations, and churn predictions. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, the company also has offices in the United Kingdom and Bengaluru, India. DataRPM operates as a subsidiary of Progress Software Corporation, focusing on delivering a scalable platform that enables organizations to cultivate citizen data scientists and achieve a return on investment.

Pymetrics

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

Versium

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Versium is a data technology company that specializes in predictive analytics through its LifeData™ solution. Founded in 2012 and based in Redmond, Washington, the company integrates extensive behavioral data—over 300 billion attributes—with clients' existing enterprise data to enhance consumer engagement and marketing efficiency. Versium's software helps organizations identify and understand their customers more effectively, allowing for the creation of targeted marketing campaigns across various platforms, including email, direct mail, and social media. By leveraging machine learning, the company enables marketers to identify high-value customer segments and optimize their outreach strategies, ultimately driving improved return on investment and customer retention.

Palladyne AI

Venture Round in 2016
Palladyne AI is a software company specializing in advanced robotic technology that enhances the intelligence and efficiency of robotic systems. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, Palladyne AI's platform enables robots to observe, learn, reason, and act in ways that closely resemble human intelligence. This innovative software empowers robots to autonomously adapt to dynamic environments, allowing them to perceive and respond to changes in real-time. The applications of Palladyne AI's technology span various industries, including automotive, aviation, construction, defense, general manufacturing, infrastructure inspection, logistics, and warehousing, positioning the company as a key player in the evolution of robotics.

Framed Data

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Framed Data specializes in transforming business data into actionable insights by leveraging machine learning techniques. The company offers an analytic marketing platform that identifies high-value users, predicts user behavior, and monitors user retention. By training, optimizing, and storing production-ready models in the cloud, Framed Data provides predictions through an API, thereby reducing the need for extensive infrastructure management. Additionally, their platform features dashboards and scenario analysis tools that highlight the key drivers of important business metrics, allowing organizations to make informed decisions based on data-driven insights.

Shift Technology

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Shift Technology provides AI-driven decision automation and optimization solutions tailored for the global insurance industry. The company specializes in fraud detection and has developed a cloud-based platform that enhances the insurance claims process. By analyzing hundreds of millions of transactions, Shift's technology identifies potential fraud, allowing insurers to process claims more efficiently and effectively. The solutions offered by Shift aim to improve accuracy and speed in claims and policy resolutions, contributing to the overall enhancement of the insurance policy lifecycle. Shift Technology's innovations have been recognized in the industry, evidenced by receiving Frost & Sullivan’s Global Claims Solutions for Insurance Market Leadership Award in 2020.

Cypheme

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Cypheme is a company that has developed an artificial intelligence application focused on detecting counterfeit products. The application utilizes machine learning and pattern recognition techniques to analyze product packaging through a smartphone camera. By examining the micro-structure of items, Cypheme's technology enables users to determine the authenticity of products, helping to combat the growing issue of counterfeit goods in the market. This innovative approach allows for quick and efficient verification, empowering consumers and businesses alike to ensure they are purchasing genuine items.

Cipher Gene

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Cipher Gene is a biomedical data analysis and interpretation platform that focuses on integrating bioinformatics, molecular and medical genetics, and statistics. The company collaborates with clinical laboratories to ensure accurate and efficient interpretation of various biological data, including genomics and transcriptomics. By leveraging artificial intelligence technology, Cipher Gene provides genetic diagnostic and analysis services, particularly in the field of childhood genetic diseases, enabling physicians to make informed treatment decisions. Additionally, Cipher Gene is committed to developing its own biomedical database and AI-based data analysis platform, enhancing precision medicine and facilitating scientific research and personalized studies.

GrowingIO

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
GrowingIO is a prominent analytics platform provider in China, established in May 2015 by Simon Zhang, Dingding Ye, Justin Chen, Yuanming Shan, and Jonathan Wu. Headquartered in Beijing, the company specializes in helping businesses drive growth through data insights. Its platform allows for comprehensive tracking of user behavior across applications, Mini programs (such as those on WeChat), and websites. By offering tools for rapid deployment and real-time data acquisition, GrowingIO enables companies to develop a complete data monitoring system. This facilitates efficient management of key business indicators and provides actionable insights that support data-driven decision-making and enhance overall business performance.

Maxent

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Maxent Inc. specializes in developing advanced anti-fraud technology solutions for internet and mobile services. The company's flagship product, the Fraudynamics Mammoth Anti-Fraud Service Platform, leverages a patented full-stack passive device fingerprint technology and space-time kinetic models. This platform employs machine learning and data mining techniques to analyze real-time events and historical data, identifying statistical characteristics and potential correlations to detect fraudulent activities. By utilizing mathematical modeling and dynamic parameter adjustments, the platform enables enterprises to achieve real-time identification and early warning of fraud. As a result, businesses can enhance the efficiency of manual audits, reduce risks associated with fraud, and improve their return on investment. Maxent's innovative approach supports enterprises in safely and effectively launching and managing their online operations.

Groove (dba Zikera)

Acquisition in 2016
Zikera Inc. is a Montreal-based company founded in 2009 that specializes in developing a mobile music player application aimed at enhancing the listening experience for music fans. The company's core offering is a taste-learning algorithm that tracks user preferences to create personalized playlists, ensuring that users receive a tailored selection of music based on their individual tastes. The Groove app, which leverages this machine-learning technology, has gained significant popularity, amassing over 1.5 million downloads in the Apple App Store. Zikera's mission focuses on reengaging fans with their favorite music through innovative and personalized listening experiences.

PLEXUSS

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
PLEXUSS is an education technology company that connects students with a variety of post-secondary educational opportunities through its innovative platform. By utilizing a Global Student Network, PLEXUSS helps millions of students access life-changing educational resources on a daily basis. The platform employs advanced matching algorithms, big data analytics, and machine learning to facilitate connections between students and the most compatible colleges, as well as to provide access to valuable resources such as alumni networks, majors, scholarships, and professional college counseling. This comprehensive approach aims to simplify the college recruitment process and support students in finding their ideal educational paths.

Knomos Knowledge Management

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Knomos specializes in advancing legal research through an interactive web application that integrates machine learning and data visualization. The platform is designed to help users search, organize, and create legal information by transforming unstructured text from legal documents into structured data. This innovative approach allows users to visualize legal concepts, making it easier to identify and focus on the most relevant information. By fostering collaboration, Knomos enables users to share insights within their knowledge networks, thereby enhancing the legal research process and providing clients with curated content. Ultimately, Knomos aims to shift legal research from an individual task to a collective endeavor, promoting a deeper understanding of legal materials.

Defined.ai

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Defined.ai operates an intelligent data platform that facilitates efficient data workflows for collecting, processing, and enriching training data. By integrating crowdsourcing, advanced tools, and machine learning capabilities, the platform provides customizable workflows to deliver high-quality, project-specific training data. In addition to its marketplace for buying and selling AI data, tools, and models, Defined.ai offers professional services designed to support clients in navigating complex machine learning projects. The company aims to foster a community of AI professionals dedicated to creating fair, accessible, inclusive, and ethical artificial intelligence solutions for the future.

Affinio

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Affinio Inc is a marketing intelligence platform based in Halifax, Canada, that utilizes the interest graph to gain insights into consumer behavior. The company provides a Data Science as a Service platform designed to analyze and visualize extensive consumer datasets, allowing users to discover audience segments and understand cultural influences. Affinio's technology employs machine learning and a graph engine to identify natural interest clusters within audiences, revealing insights about consumer affinities, behaviors, and preferences. This information aids brands, agencies, media companies, and publishers in developing effective marketing strategies. Their platform supports various areas, including audience analysis, influencer identification, content strategy, and competitive research. Since its incorporation in 2011 and subsequent rebranding in 2013, Affinio has established itself as a powerful tool for both startups and Fortune 500 companies seeking to engage with the silent majority of social media users who do not actively participate in conversations but are still connected through shared interests.

Medwhat

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
MedWhat is a medical artificial intelligence company focused on developing advanced cognitive computing and deep learning technologies for the healthcare sector. The company is creating a unified algorithmic architecture aimed at achieving human-level intelligence in medicine. Its platform functions as an intelligent medical and health assistant, providing users with immediate responses to health-related inquiries by leveraging artificial intelligence and medical information from multiple sources. The team comprises doctors, data scientists, A.I. PhDs, and medical researchers, many of whom have backgrounds from Stanford University, ensuring a robust foundation in both medical and technological expertise.

simMachines

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
simMachines, Inc. is a Chicago-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in machine learning software, focusing on delivering explanations for predictions in various applications such as marketing, fraud detection, and compliance. The company's technology enables users to analyze both structured and unstructured data, uncovering patterns and anomalies while providing real-time recommendations. A key feature of simMachines' approach is its emphasis on transparency, allowing users to understand the underlying reasons behind predictions, which helps meet stringent AI auditing standards. Their product offerings include verifyAI, a platform for dynamic predictive segmentation, and personifyAI, a subscription service that utilizes location-based mobile data for behaviorally-driven segmentation. With a focus on similarity-oriented solutions, simMachines empowers data scientists, marketers, and business leaders to enhance decision-making and customer engagement through more relevant and targeted insights.

Gideon

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Gideon is a robotics engineering company based in Zagreb, Croatia, specializing in the development of autonomous, mobile, collaborative, and modular robots tailored for unstructured indoor industrial environments. Founded in 2017, Gideon has established itself as one of the largest robotics firms in Central and Southeastern Europe. The company's innovative robots are designed to assist in various industrial logistics tasks, such as those found in warehouses and manufacturing settings. Employing advanced visual perception technologies, including three-dimensional computer vision and deep learning, Gideon's robots utilize camera-based systems for efficient goods handling. By integrating Lidar scanning and automated navigation, these robots help businesses optimize their operations and meet labor demands effectively.

Fero Labs

Non Equity Assistance in 2015
Fero Labs Inc. develops an automated machine learning and artificial intelligence platform tailored for the industrial sector, enhancing data analytics for manufacturing facilities. Established in 2015 and headquartered in New York with an office in Düsseldorf, the company's software adapts to evolving factory conditions, providing insights that help optimize processes, improve decision-making, and enhance overall production quality. Fero Labs combines existing data with advanced data science techniques to help clients identify the root causes of operational issues, thereby driving continuous process improvement. By predicting material quality and machine failures, Fero Labs enables companies to increase energy efficiency, reduce production costs, and boost productivity across various industries, including automotive, steel, oil and gas, chemicals, and utilities.

Neuroflash

Non Equity Assistance in 2015
Neuroflash is an innovative company specializing in AI-powered content creation, aimed at transforming the landscape of marketing copy development in Germany. Its platform utilizes advanced language models and deep learning technologies to generate German text suggestions, facilitating a more efficient workflow for marketing teams. By providing a user-friendly interface, Neuroflash enables copywriters to easily access, refine, and enhance generated content, ultimately leading to higher performance and more effective marketing materials. The platform supports human creativity through AI-backed performance predictions, allowing copywriters to work with greater confidence and produce compelling content at scale.
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