MicroVentures

AnFin is a fintech company focused on democratizing financial investment in Vietnam, particularly for novice retail investors. By developing a digital trading platform, AnFin aims to enhance liquidity and transparency in the investment landscape. The company seeks to empower individuals by providing them with financial education, enabling them to form investment strategies and access a variety of asset classes. Through strategic partnerships and innovative technology, AnFin aspires to create an interconnected ecosystem that fosters collaboration among investors and facilitates their journey into wealth management and investment opportunities.

Producing an effective chemotherapy solution with a fully automated tumor-on-a-chip, pre-prescription analysis.

1. The company provides the world’s first social media application with integrated blockchain technology that allows users to privately communicate with their network of friends, family, and co-workers while verifying the authenticity of connections and shared information. 2. Privacy, data theft, and transparency have become very hot topics across social media platforms and there is a huge market opportunity for communication software that bridges the gap between privacy and ease of use for the world's 3.46B social media users. 3. CisApp is built with integrated blockchain technology for both social and business networking within one platform, ensuring content comes from real users and all communications are private and secure.

BioSapien is a biotech startup that focuses on developing a 3D printed drug delivery platform to provide FDA approved drugs. The startup's device allows chemotherapy to be delivered intravenously through a controlled drug release and enables physicians to reduce harmful side-effects and dramatically reduce costs. BioSapien was established in 2018 and is based in New York.

Bucha Bio creates a novel biomaterial grown from infinitely renewable bacterial-nanocellulose. Strands of natural fibers interlock to form a high-performance textile with a luxuriously soft handfeel. Produced in weeks rather than months or years, use it in premium applications instead of animal leather, polyurethane, latex, vinyl, and so much more. Creating a reliable material is our goal, adding plastics and petrochemicals like PU polyurethane would make it easy, but we’ve never taken the easy way out. Committed to sustainability, Bucha Bio’s team is dedicated to creating a completely biodegradable textile that enables the next generation of designers to create products for a more sustainable future. Our biomaterial is water-resistant, scratch-resistant, sunlight-resistant, flame-resistant, and so many more reasons to test it out in your next product.

Keys is a technology company focused on enhancing communication through innovative solutions. It utilizes artificial intelligence, specifically leveraging GPT-3, to facilitate anticipatory communication. By analyzing user intent, Keys provides suggestions that help individuals write more effectively, quickly, and accurately, addressing common challenges associated with texting, the most widely used communication channel. Founded in 2018 and based in Missoula, Montana, Keys aims to transform the way people communicate, making interactions smoother and more efficient.

Mighty Buildings, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in the manufacture of custom houses using 3D printing technology. The company aims to disrupt the residential housing market by leveraging advanced automation, robotics, and composite materials to make housing more affordable. By focusing on modular construction, Mighty Buildings seeks to innovate the way homes are built, addressing challenges in the traditional construction industry. The company has garnered support from notable venture capital firms, reflecting its potential to transform the housing landscape.

ZenSports, Inc. is a company that has developed a decentralized mobile application for peer-to-peer sports betting, allowing users to create and accept bets without the involvement of a traditional bookmaker. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the platform enables users to set their own betting terms and odds, streamlining the wagering process at lower costs compared to conventional betting methods. ZenSports features a unique cryptocurrency utility token named SPORTS, which enhances the betting experience by offering users options for placing bets, discounted fees, and various rewards. Since the introduction of the SPORTS token in July 2019, a significant portion of the betting volume on the platform has been conducted using this cryptocurrency. ZenSports aims to provide a secure and user-friendly environment for sports betting, empowering users with greater control and flexibility in their wagering activities.

Lend-Grow is a loan marketplace suited to the unique needs of mid-sized lenders. Lend-Grow leverages AI and automation to increase access and participation of mid-sized lenders in online lending.

Mighty Buildings, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in the manufacture of custom houses using 3D printing technology. The company aims to disrupt the residential housing market by leveraging advanced automation, robotics, and composite materials to make housing more affordable. By focusing on modular construction, Mighty Buildings seeks to innovate the way homes are built, addressing challenges in the traditional construction industry. The company has garnered support from notable venture capital firms, reflecting its potential to transform the housing landscape.

RIOS, established in 2018 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, specializes in developing advanced artificial intelligence-powered robots designed to automate complex tasks in factories, warehouses, and supply chain operations. These robots are engineered to perform hard-to-automate tasks that typically require human-like dexterity and cognitive abilities, making them suitable for unstructured environments. RIOS aims to enhance operational efficiency for global customers by providing innovative automation solutions that streamline logistics and supply chain processes. The company also operates a pilot facility in San Carlos, California, to further refine its technology. More information can be found on their website.

Hidrent, LLC operates a mobile application that connects skilled labor seekers with qualified off-duty firefighters available for work. Founded in 2017 and based in Prosper, Texas, the platform enables users to find reliable help for various tasks, including assembly services like mounting TVs and installing holiday lights, as well as repair services for kitchens, bathrooms, roofs, and flooring. Additionally, it offers maintenance services such as gutter cleaning, leaf removal, small painting projects, and smoke detector checks. The application aims to provide a safe and trustworthy solution for customers in states like Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, and Texas, while also helping firefighters supplement their income during their off-duty days.

Buffalo Automation is an AI startup based in East Amherst, New York, that specializes in developing automated self-navigation technology for various marine applications, including commercial ships, ports, inland waterways, and recreational boats. Founded in 2014, the company offers a product called AutoMate, which can be integrated into existing vessels. This technology utilizes a forward-facing camera to detect obstacles and allows boaters to set destinations, while providing real-time weather updates. In addition to AutoMate, Buffalo Automation provides advanced systems that enhance situational awareness, decision support, remote monitoring, data analytics, and cloud-based fleet management. These innovations aim to improve safety and efficiency in maritime navigation.

Autobon Holdings, Inc. specializes in developing vehicle assistance software aimed at enhancing fuel efficiency, safety, and operational effectiveness for truckers and fleet owners. The company's innovative technologies, including Autobon Visor and CargoCam, facilitate the tracking and monitoring of cargo and trucks, thereby improving overall logistics management. Founded in 2016 and based in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, Autobon is committed to transforming existing semi-trucks into safer and more automated vehicles. By providing a low-cost autopilot platform, Autobon empowers America's truck drivers and fleets to engage with the evolving landscape of autonomous transportation.

ICON is an advanced construction technologies company using 3D printing robotics, software and advanced materials to shift the paradigm of homebuilding for all of humanity.

Locomation, Inc. is a technology company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that specializes in developing advanced trucking solutions through artificial intelligence and driver augmentation. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on enhancing safety and efficiency in the trucking industry with its innovative platform. Locomation's technology utilizes relay convoying, where a human-driven lead truck is followed by an autonomous truck, allowing for improved operational efficiency and cost reduction for trucking companies. The platform aims to eliminate truck-involved accidents and is applicable to various sectors, including commercial and defense transportation.

Allevi develops tools for designing and engineering 3D tissues, specializing in desktop 3D bioprinters that create functional living tissues. The company's offerings include bioinks composed of collagen and hyaluronic acid, alongside a cloud-based platform called Bioprint Online, which allows users to design structures, define materials, and monitor the printing process. Allevi's products are utilized by researchers in tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, material science, and cell biology, as well as by industrial and pharmaceutical companies for drug testing and development. The company's bioinks are available for purchase online. Founded in 2014 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Allevi was previously known as BioBots, Inc.

SimplyVital Health, Inc. operates a blockchain based platform that transfers data, payments, and storage in a distributed way, catered to the healthcare industry. The platform is used to track and follow their shared patients throughout the 90 days, providing information about the patient's progress. The information is shared across facilities which improves coordination and reduces errors caused by mismatched data in record-keeping. SimplyVital Health, Inc. was founded in 2017 and is based in Bloomfield, Connecticut.

InnerSpace Technologies Inc. offers a comprehensive indoor mapping and navigation platform that leverages advanced mapping technology, smartphone-compatible sensors, and machine learning to create automatic maps and pinpoint the location of individuals and objects in indoor environments. Founded in 2014 and based in Toronto, Canada, the company provides location-as-a-service solutions on a subscription basis for both enterprise and consumer applications, catering to clients across the United States, Europe, Asia, and Canada. InnerSpace's platform enables businesses to enhance their operations by optimizing real estate utilization, improving workplace experiences, managing customer engagement in retail settings, and enhancing safety protocols in smart buildings. By utilizing easy-to-install IoT sensors and out-of-the-box analytics, InnerSpace helps organizations effectively leverage their key assets—people and real estate—leading to significant operational efficiencies and improved financial outcomes.

Qwikwire Inc. is a technology company that specializes in cross-border bill payments, particularly for the real estate sector. Founded in 2013, the firm offers a platform that includes services such as recurring billing, invoicing, and customer dashboards, along with solutions for property management. Qwikwire's platform facilitates cross-border settlements through licensed remittance channels and employs blockchain technology for property listings via a multi-listing engine. The company operates from its headquarters in Makati, Philippines, and has an additional office in San Jose, California, providing comprehensive payment solutions that enable enterprises to access various banking methods, including electronic checks and card payments.

Reliant Immune Diagnostics is building a complete consumer-driven health platform that provides testing, diagnosing, and monitoring solutions. We accomplish this with a suite of diagnostic tests, AI / Machine Learning-driven diagnostic tools, and personal health data tracking. We are a team of experts specializing in scientific research, computer vision, and artificial intelligence. We are leveraging the latest innovations in biomedical engineering and machine learning to develop cutting-edge techniques and algorithms for in-home rapid tests, medical AI systems, and big data analytics. We are giving control and convenience to the consumer; every user with a mobile phone will be empowered to take charge of his or her own health care anywhere, anytime.

MapJam provides map publishing tools to personalize, brand, and add important context to maps. It also offers developers and enterprises vector maps that work seamlessly with great Open Source projects from OpenStreetMap, Mapzen, Leaflet, D3, Font Awesome, kolor.js, and others. It was founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Doorman specializes in consumer-scheduled last mile delivery and return pickup services for e-commerce. The platform allows shoppers to choose the exact hour for delivery of their purchases, with the flexibility to reschedule delivery times, days, or locations without the need to contact customer service. This service aims to eliminate issues related to missed deliveries and missing packages, thereby enhancing customer satisfaction. Doorman is supported by notable venture capital firms, including Matrix Partners, Structure Capital, Alrai Capital, and 500 Startups.

Misterb&b is a property rental marketplace established in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It connects travelers and hosts within the LGBTQ community, offering a searchable database of short-term rentals, including homes, rooms, and apartments. The platform allows LGBTQ individuals and allies to monetize their spare space, facilitating the provision of affordable housing options for users. By focusing on the needs of the LGBTQ community, Misterb&b aims to create a welcoming environment for travelers while simplifying the rental process for hosts.

VaycayHero, Inc. operates an online platform that simplifies the process of searching and booking vacation rentals across the United States. The platform connects property owners and managers with guests seeking reliable accommodations, ensuring that all listings are accurate and professionally verified. Launched to alleviate the challenges often faced by travelers, VaycayHero offers a hassle-free booking experience with features such as automatically updated calendars and pricing. Guests can search for top-quality, professionally managed vacation rentals and receive assistance from a booking concierge if needed. Originally known as Zaranga, the company has been based in San Francisco since its incorporation in 2011 and has operated as a subsidiary of RedAwning.com, Inc. since 2017.

Customers include: Purdue, Litens Automotive, Baylor, & many more. Stats: 3.5M 3D prints managed (remotely). 8M hours of cloud 3D Printing. AstroPrint produces a suite of cloud based software products for the Additive Manufacturing (AM) industry. Our hottest piece of software is our Enterprise Fleet Management solution for multi-user 3D Printer environments. In a nutshell, this allows large organizations to run large scale 3D printer farms, regardless of the various 3D Printer brands/models they may have. They can even set 50+ permissions in order to limit the functionality for various user groups. Components include: Online Build Plate, online toolpath viewers, multiple slicing engines with intelligent slice-job routing, remote monitoring/management of the fleet, queueing & Group Queueing, print history, advanced analytics, SSO integrations, advanced cloud file management/sharing, 3DP APIs, 3rd party content integrations (print-from-web), CAD tool integrations (print-from-CAD), mobile apps (print-from-mobile), and much more.

Structured Polymers is the world’s first colored ink manufacturer for industrial 3D printers. Their proprietary method utilizes large-scale textile techniques to create new and traditional polymers with significantly improved properties at lower costs and in larger quantities. One of the earliest developers of 3D printing, the inventor of SLS, and the design lead of the first commercial SLS system are just a few of the brightest minds on their team. They bring extensive mechanical engineering, material development, and startup expertise. They’ve set out to bring the properties of aluminum for the price of plastic. Let’s build something together.

CreditAccess Grameen provides micro financial products and services for women from rural poor and low income households in India. It offers microcredit loans for income generation, family welfare, emergency, and home improvement, as well as micro insurance services covering life insurance, health insurance, and national pension scheme. CreditAccess Grameen also provides non-financial services, such as enterprise development, financial literacy promotion, basic health/nutrition education, basic medical services, special medical services for women and children, and training for women and women's rights/gender issues education. Vinatha M. Reddy founded Grameen Koota Financial Services in 1999. It became CreditAccess Grameen in January 2018, with its headquarters in Bengaluru in India.

Geekatoo.com operates an online marketplace that connects customers with qualified technicians for at-home tech support, offering services at prices significantly lower than competitors. The platform features a variety of fixed-price services and an auction model for custom jobs, catering to a wide range of needs including smart home product installation, computer repair, virus removal, camera and printer repair, website development, and home theater installation. With a network of over 6,000 service providers across the United States, Geekatoo emphasizes quality through a ranking system known as the Geektitude score, which evaluates providers based on job satisfaction, certifications, and educational background. This approach ensures that customers receive reliable and efficient assistance tailored to their specific requirements.

Reesio solves the bad data problem by owning the only up-to-the-minute residential property data. By giving agents an awesome productivity tool that they use multiple times per day to manage their deals, they're able to automatically take agents' real-time transaction info and create searchable listings that are more accurate than anything on the planet. More importantly, Reesio owns ALL of its own data. Reesio was founded in 2012 and is based in San Francisco, California, United States.

Dekko Inc. is an augmented-reality startup based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2010. The company specializes in developing smartphone software that integrates digital content into the real world, enabling users to interact with their environment in innovative ways. Its portfolio includes an operating system designed for mobile developers to create 3-D applications for wearable devices. Dekko's approach reflects a shift towards a "Post-PC" world, where technology facilitates more natural interactions through multi-sensor devices and the Internet of Things. By moving away from traditional interfaces reliant on keyboards and mice, Dekko aims to enhance user experiences through touch and voice interactions, ultimately allowing for a more immersive engagement with entertainment and social networks.

Ribbon Payments, Inc. operates a platform that allows users to sell and purchase products by sharing a unique showcase link. The company supports various types of products from physical and digital goods to services, such as T-shirts, mp3s, and tutoring products. It process debit and credit cards for payments. Ribbon Payments, Inc. was formerly known as Kout Inc. and changed its name to Ribbon Payments, Inc. in November 2012. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Equitas Holdings operates as a non-banking financial institution in India, focusing on providing a variety of financial services through its subsidiaries. Founded in 2007 and based in Chennai, the company offers products such as microfinance loans, vehicle finance, housing finance, and loans for micro and small enterprises. It also provides agri loans, gold loans, and business loans, primarily targeting individuals and low-income customers who may not have access to traditional banking services. In addition to its lending activities, Equitas Holdings engages in online freight facilitation through its Wowtruck brand. The company, which was formerly known as Equitas Micro Finance India Private Limited, changed its name in 2012 to reflect its broader scope of operations.

CreditAccess Grameen provides micro financial products and services for women from rural poor and low income households in India. It offers microcredit loans for income generation, family welfare, emergency, and home improvement, as well as micro insurance services covering life insurance, health insurance, and national pension scheme. CreditAccess Grameen also provides non-financial services, such as enterprise development, financial literacy promotion, basic health/nutrition education, basic medical services, special medical services for women and children, and training for women and women's rights/gender issues education. Vinatha M. Reddy founded Grameen Koota Financial Services in 1999. It became CreditAccess Grameen in January 2018, with its headquarters in Bengaluru in India.