Moment Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm established in 2013 and located in Palo Alto, California. The firm focuses on investing in companies that are shaping the future of work, with particular interest in sectors such as logistics, food, education, e-commerce, software development, oil and gas, transportation, and construction. Moment Ventures aims to support innovative startups during their initial funding rounds, contributing to the development of technologies and solutions that enhance various industries. The firm has a diverse portfolio that includes investments in companies like Soha Systems, Payable, Twin Prime, and Skyward, among others.
Aviz Networks focuses on enhancing data center and edge network operations through its development of open-sourced network operating systems. The company provides platform and ASIC agnostic applications for network orchestration, monitoring, and enterprise-grade support, facilitating deployments of SONiC (Software for Open Networking in the Cloud). By leveraging cloud-native applications, Aviz aims to promote open-source networking and enable data-driven intelligence for multi-vendor network environments. Their approach transforms traditional appliance-based networking use cases into software-defined systems, allowing cloud network operators to efficiently deploy and manage secure, integrated, and certified network solutions.
Farmdar
Seed Round in 2024
Farmdar is a mobile application designed to assist farmers by classifying crops and tracking harvest progress. The platform offers a variety of features, including fertilizer reports, plant health assessments, water stress evaluations, plant stress analyses, yield estimations, and real-time soil testing. By leveraging remote sensing and artificial intelligence technology, Farmdar delivers clear and actionable agricultural insights. This approach aims to support farmers in reducing costs, increasing crop yields, enhancing product quality, and minimizing waste, while also addressing the environmental challenges associated with agriculture. Through its technology, Farmdar contributes to building a more food-secure world and mitigating the impact of farming on climate change.
Rune Labs
Venture Round in 2024
Rune Labs, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops a software-as-a-service platform focused on neuromodulation systems to enhance the management of complex therapies. Founded in 2018, the platform processes brain imaging and electrophysiology data from clinical studies and patient care, making it valuable for neuroscience therapeutics. It supports pharmaceutical companies in creating and implementing precision therapies for conditions such as Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. The cloud-based platform allows therapy developers to efficiently manage data and run complex algorithms across multiple patients, facilitating the delivery of precision medicine and identifying potential responders for clinical trials. By integrating with emerging neuromodulation devices, Rune Labs enables clients to leverage large datasets for therapy development and adaptive therapy applications.
Power Life Science
Series A in 2023
Power Life Science believes that every patient deserves the chance to participate in a life-changing clinical trial. Is backed by some of the best healthcare investors and operators with a range of experience across clinical research and biopharmaceuticals. We are a small team - each of us with our own personal story and motivation to make a difference in the lives of patients.
Aviz
Venture Round in 2023
Aviz Networks focuses on enhancing data center and edge network operations through its development of open-sourced network operating systems. The company provides platform and ASIC agnostic applications for network orchestration, monitoring, and enterprise-grade support, facilitating deployments of SONiC (Software for Open Networking in the Cloud). By leveraging cloud-native applications, Aviz aims to promote open-source networking and enable data-driven intelligence for multi-vendor network environments. Their approach transforms traditional appliance-based networking use cases into software-defined systems, allowing cloud network operators to efficiently deploy and manage secure, integrated, and certified network solutions.
Laylo
Venture Round in 2022
Laylo is a fan engagement platform that assists artists and celebrities in managing their announcements and connecting with their most dedicated fans worldwide. By analyzing consumer listening behaviors and social media interactions, Laylo identifies key fans for each artist, enhancing targeted communication. The platform offers a suite of tools, including landing pages, messaging, and link tracking, allowing musicians, creators, and brands to effectively engage with their audience. This approach empowers clients to drive increased sales and streams during significant moments in their careers, facilitating a more personalized connection with their fan base.
Reveel
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Reveel is a company that addresses critical issues in the music industry by capturing verified music metadata throughout the creative process. The platform ensures that artists receive proper credit, are discoverable, and are compensated accurately for their work. By developing a Creator ID, Reveel helps artists maintain a consistent association with their music, thereby enhancing their visibility and rights. The platform surpasses industry standards by collecting comprehensive data and delivering it swiftly to music companies, which is vital in the rapidly evolving recorded music sector. Additionally, Reveel offers revenue management solutions tailored for Web3 businesses, enabling effective revenue sharing and payout functionalities. This facilitates collaboration and market access for creators, collectors, and developers, equipping them with tools to analyze the performance of their on-chain activities.
twine
Venture Round in 2022
Twine is a technology company that focuses on enhancing connectivity for remote teams through its innovative platform designed for deep networking. The company's solutions cater to the needs of virtual events and facilitate meaningful interactions among team members, thereby fostering collaboration and engagement in a digital environment. By providing tools that support effective communication and networking, Twine aims to bridge the gap created by physical distance, enabling teams to thrive in a remote work setting.
Aviz
Seed Round in 2022
Aviz Networks focuses on enhancing data center and edge network operations through its development of open-sourced network operating systems. The company provides platform and ASIC agnostic applications for network orchestration, monitoring, and enterprise-grade support, facilitating deployments of SONiC (Software for Open Networking in the Cloud). By leveraging cloud-native applications, Aviz aims to promote open-source networking and enable data-driven intelligence for multi-vendor network environments. Their approach transforms traditional appliance-based networking use cases into software-defined systems, allowing cloud network operators to efficiently deploy and manage secure, integrated, and certified network solutions.
Turing Labs
Series A in 2022
Turing Labs Inc. is an artificial intelligence company that specializes in developing a platform for the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector, founded in 2019 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Burlington, Canada. Its platform facilitates the simulated testing of various product formulations, allowing R&D teams to enhance the formulation, testing, and packaging of consumer products. By leveraging historical data and advanced analytics, Turing Labs enables clients to virtually explore optimal product mixes and outcomes without the need for physical trials. This innovative approach aims to accelerate the speed-to-market for new products and improve product renovation, addressing key challenges faced by major consumer goods companies while adapting to evolving consumer demands.
Smarty
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Smarty is a United States-based company that specializes in developing an online schedule automation tool. This application is designed to streamline and manage various business tasks, including scheduling meetings, facilitating introductions, and locating flights for out-of-town engagements. By automating these processes, Smarty aims to enhance efficiency and productivity for its users.
Pod Foods
Series A in 2021
Pod Foods is a logistics and technology-enabled B2B marketplace that connects food brands directly with grocery retailers, catering to both traditional and online delivery platforms. The company has developed supply chain software aimed at streamlining the distribution process of groceries. This software facilitates direct purchasing between stores and food makers, which helps food distributors deliver quality products to retailers nationwide while reducing costs. By focusing on the needs of growing brands and retailers, Pod Foods is positioned to support the evolving landscape of grocery distribution.
Rune Labs
Series A in 2021
Rune Labs, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops a software-as-a-service platform focused on neuromodulation systems to enhance the management of complex therapies. Founded in 2018, the platform processes brain imaging and electrophysiology data from clinical studies and patient care, making it valuable for neuroscience therapeutics. It supports pharmaceutical companies in creating and implementing precision therapies for conditions such as Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. The cloud-based platform allows therapy developers to efficiently manage data and run complex algorithms across multiple patients, facilitating the delivery of precision medicine and identifying potential responders for clinical trials. By integrating with emerging neuromodulation devices, Rune Labs enables clients to leverage large datasets for therapy development and adaptive therapy applications.
Rafay Systems
Series B in 2021
Rafay Systems, Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing a Kubernetes Operations Platform that enables enterprises to efficiently manage containerized applications across various environments, including public clouds, data centers, and edge locations. The platform offers a comprehensive solution for deploying, operating, and monitoring Kubernetes clusters, allowing organizations to streamline their DevOps workflows and enhance governance. Rafay's offerings support multi-region and multi-cloud deployments, facilitating rapid test automation, consistent user experiences, and the integration of IoT applications in various sectors such as retail and manufacturing. By providing centralized visibility and automation, Rafay Systems aims to simplify the complexities of modern application infrastructure, thereby maximizing the value of cloud-native technologies for its clients, which include notable companies like Verizon and MoneyGram.
twine
Seed Round in 2021
Twine is a technology company that focuses on enhancing connectivity for remote teams through its innovative platform designed for deep networking. The company's solutions cater to the needs of virtual events and facilitate meaningful interactions among team members, thereby fostering collaboration and engagement in a digital environment. By providing tools that support effective communication and networking, Twine aims to bridge the gap created by physical distance, enabling teams to thrive in a remote work setting.
Laylo
Venture Round in 2021
Laylo is a fan engagement platform that assists artists and celebrities in managing their announcements and connecting with their most dedicated fans worldwide. By analyzing consumer listening behaviors and social media interactions, Laylo identifies key fans for each artist, enhancing targeted communication. The platform offers a suite of tools, including landing pages, messaging, and link tracking, allowing musicians, creators, and brands to effectively engage with their audience. This approach empowers clients to drive increased sales and streams during significant moments in their careers, facilitating a more personalized connection with their fan base.
Alto Solutions
Series A in 2021
Alto Solutions, Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates the management of self-directed individual retirement accounts (IRAs). The company offers various IRA products, including Alto IRA, which allows users to invest in alternative assets such as private equity, venture capital, real estate, loans, and cryptocurrency. Its Checkbook+ IRA provides customers with check-writing control, enhancing the management of real estate investments. Additionally, Alto CryptoIRA connects users directly to Coinbase for cryptocurrency trading. The platform features a user-friendly dashboard for managing accounts and investments, and assists investors in determining their eligibility for different types of investments while identifying financial trust companies for asset custody. Serving a diverse clientele that includes wealth managers, registered investment advisors, real estate owners, and entrepreneurs, Alto Solutions aims to democratize access to alternative asset investing. Founded in 2015 and based in Nashville, Tennessee, the company was previously known as Saltvest, Inc.
Flowspace
Series B in 2021
Flowspace, Inc. is a provider of on-demand warehousing solutions, enabling businesses to manage their inventory through an online dashboard. Founded in 2016 and based in Los Angeles, California, the company operates a network of over 150 fulfillment centers across the United States. Flowspace’s cloud-based software, OmniFlow, offers real-time visibility into inventory, orders, and fulfillment activities, centralizing multiple order sources for efficiency. The platform allows users to book warehouse space, schedule inventory pickups, and access additional services such as shrink wrapping and labeling, facilitating streamlined warehousing and fulfillment operations for direct customers, retailers, and distributors. Recognized for its innovation and customer service, Flowspace has received accolades including being named one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company in 2020 and winning the Organization of the Year award in 2022 for Excellence in Customer Service.
Merri
Seed Round in 2021
Merri is a digital event planning platform designed to streamline the event planning process for hosts, venues, and vendors. The platform utilizes aggregated market data and advanced 3D visualization to facilitate the creation of customizable floorplans. It provides a comprehensive suite of planning and design tools that guide users from initial inspiration through to the event execution day. By allowing users to visualize their events in both 2D and 3D, Merri enables them to effectively design and decorate their chosen venue, sharing their plans with vendors, planners, and family members for collaborative input.
Rune Labs
Seed Round in 2020
Rune Labs, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops a software-as-a-service platform focused on neuromodulation systems to enhance the management of complex therapies. Founded in 2018, the platform processes brain imaging and electrophysiology data from clinical studies and patient care, making it valuable for neuroscience therapeutics. It supports pharmaceutical companies in creating and implementing precision therapies for conditions such as Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. The cloud-based platform allows therapy developers to efficiently manage data and run complex algorithms across multiple patients, facilitating the delivery of precision medicine and identifying potential responders for clinical trials. By integrating with emerging neuromodulation devices, Rune Labs enables clients to leverage large datasets for therapy development and adaptive therapy applications.
PANTASTIC
Seed Round in 2020
Pantastic was created to help independent brands collaborate to showcase their products, protect their creations, secure their data, and scale their businesses. It aims to provide indie brands with the technology they require, the data they deserve, and the exposure they seek.
Turing Labs
Seed Round in 2020
Turing Labs Inc. is an artificial intelligence company that specializes in developing a platform for the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector, founded in 2019 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Burlington, Canada. Its platform facilitates the simulated testing of various product formulations, allowing R&D teams to enhance the formulation, testing, and packaging of consumer products. By leveraging historical data and advanced analytics, Turing Labs enables clients to virtually explore optimal product mixes and outcomes without the need for physical trials. This innovative approach aims to accelerate the speed-to-market for new products and improve product renovation, addressing key challenges faced by major consumer goods companies while adapting to evolving consumer demands.
Advekit
Seed Round in 2020
Advekit, LLC operates an online platform designed to facilitate the connection between patients and mental health professionals. Established in 2017 and based in Venice, California, the platform utilizes users' zip codes, preferences, and insurance details to match them with suitable therapists. By streamlining the search process, Advekit enhances access to quality mental health treatment and allows individuals to better leverage their insurance benefits. Additionally, the platform offers a sliding-scale fee structure, accommodating users based on their financial capabilities. This approach empowers patients by simplifying the often complex journey of finding appropriate mental health support tailored to their needs.
Rafay Systems
Series A in 2019
Rafay Systems, Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing a Kubernetes Operations Platform that enables enterprises to efficiently manage containerized applications across various environments, including public clouds, data centers, and edge locations. The platform offers a comprehensive solution for deploying, operating, and monitoring Kubernetes clusters, allowing organizations to streamline their DevOps workflows and enhance governance. Rafay's offerings support multi-region and multi-cloud deployments, facilitating rapid test automation, consistent user experiences, and the integration of IoT applications in various sectors such as retail and manufacturing. By providing centralized visibility and automation, Rafay Systems aims to simplify the complexities of modern application infrastructure, thereby maximizing the value of cloud-native technologies for its clients, which include notable companies like Verizon and MoneyGram.
Alto Solutions
Seed Round in 2019
Alto Solutions, Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates the management of self-directed individual retirement accounts (IRAs). The company offers various IRA products, including Alto IRA, which allows users to invest in alternative assets such as private equity, venture capital, real estate, loans, and cryptocurrency. Its Checkbook+ IRA provides customers with check-writing control, enhancing the management of real estate investments. Additionally, Alto CryptoIRA connects users directly to Coinbase for cryptocurrency trading. The platform features a user-friendly dashboard for managing accounts and investments, and assists investors in determining their eligibility for different types of investments while identifying financial trust companies for asset custody. Serving a diverse clientele that includes wealth managers, registered investment advisors, real estate owners, and entrepreneurs, Alto Solutions aims to democratize access to alternative asset investing. Founded in 2015 and based in Nashville, Tennessee, the company was previously known as Saltvest, Inc.
Pod Foods
Seed Round in 2019
Pod Foods is a logistics and technology-enabled B2B marketplace that connects food brands directly with grocery retailers, catering to both traditional and online delivery platforms. The company has developed supply chain software aimed at streamlining the distribution process of groceries. This software facilitates direct purchasing between stores and food makers, which helps food distributors deliver quality products to retailers nationwide while reducing costs. By focusing on the needs of growing brands and retailers, Pod Foods is positioned to support the evolving landscape of grocery distribution.
Tara AI
Series A in 2019
Tara AI is a technology company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2016. It has developed a platform that connects projects with freelance programmers, aimed at simplifying the software development process. The platform addresses the challenges faced by modern, cross-functional teams, who often find existing software complex and time-consuming to configure. By focusing on usability and efficiency, Tara AI offers a solution that enhances predictability and helps teams deliver on planned releases. The platform entered public beta in April 2020 and has since supported thousands of engineers and teams in their development efforts.
Astound
Series B in 2019
Astound Inc. is an enterprise software company specializing in the development of an AI platform for employee service management. Founded in 2016 and based in Menlo Park, California, the company offers solutions that automate routine inquiries, categorize incidents, and recommend resolutions using machine learning and natural language processing. Astound's platform encompasses various applications, including tools for ticket classification, data analysis, and autonomous agent support, which enhance service efficiency and improve employee experience. The company has established partnerships with major workflow providers such as ServiceNow and Atlassian, as well as managed service providers like Infosys, enabling comprehensive integrations across IT service management, HR case management, and customer service solutions. Astound was previously known as Neva, changing its name in January 2018.
Flowspace
Series A in 2019
Flowspace, Inc. is a provider of on-demand warehousing solutions, enabling businesses to manage their inventory through an online dashboard. Founded in 2016 and based in Los Angeles, California, the company operates a network of over 150 fulfillment centers across the United States. Flowspace’s cloud-based software, OmniFlow, offers real-time visibility into inventory, orders, and fulfillment activities, centralizing multiple order sources for efficiency. The platform allows users to book warehouse space, schedule inventory pickups, and access additional services such as shrink wrapping and labeling, facilitating streamlined warehousing and fulfillment operations for direct customers, retailers, and distributors. Recognized for its innovation and customer service, Flowspace has received accolades including being named one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company in 2020 and winning the Organization of the Year award in 2022 for Excellence in Customer Service.
Validere
Seed Round in 2018
Validere is a measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) software-as-a-service company that focuses on helping energy organizations manage their emissions data effectively. By transforming disconnected and incomplete information into actionable insights, Validere provides pathways for enhancing both financial performance and environmental sustainability. The company offers a comprehensive data platform that delivers real-time intelligence on product quality, particularly in the crude oil sector. This platform enables companies to access verifiable testing data, ensuring accurate business decisions and facilitating crude oil tests with the reliability of third-party labs. Additionally, Validere’s solutions allow managers to coordinate measurement and crude quality data across various field sites, supporting a modern approach to carbon tracking and reporting.
Crash
Seed Round in 2018
Crash, LLC is a career launch platform founded in 2018 and headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina. The company assists young professionals in exploring their interests and developing a profile that highlights their skills and talents. Through its services, Crash aims to facilitate access to early career opportunities, enabling users to effectively navigate the job market and begin their professional journeys.
Swing Education
Series B in 2018
Swing Education, Inc. operates an online platform that connects K-12 schools with substitute teachers to address staffing shortages. Established in 2015 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company aims to facilitate the hiring process for substitute teachers, which is essential as U.S. students spend a significant portion of their educational experience with substitutes. The platform alleviates the logistical challenges faced by school administrators, such as recruiting, screening, scheduling, and compensating substitute teachers. By providing an on-demand marketplace, Swing Education helps schools efficiently fill hard-to-fill absences, ensuring that educational continuity is maintained and that teachers can focus on their primary responsibilities.
Flowspace
Venture Round in 2018
Flowspace, Inc. is a provider of on-demand warehousing solutions, enabling businesses to manage their inventory through an online dashboard. Founded in 2016 and based in Los Angeles, California, the company operates a network of over 150 fulfillment centers across the United States. Flowspace’s cloud-based software, OmniFlow, offers real-time visibility into inventory, orders, and fulfillment activities, centralizing multiple order sources for efficiency. The platform allows users to book warehouse space, schedule inventory pickups, and access additional services such as shrink wrapping and labeling, facilitating streamlined warehousing and fulfillment operations for direct customers, retailers, and distributors. Recognized for its innovation and customer service, Flowspace has received accolades including being named one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company in 2020 and winning the Organization of the Year award in 2022 for Excellence in Customer Service.
Rafay Systems
Seed Round in 2018
Rafay Systems, Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing a Kubernetes Operations Platform that enables enterprises to efficiently manage containerized applications across various environments, including public clouds, data centers, and edge locations. The platform offers a comprehensive solution for deploying, operating, and monitoring Kubernetes clusters, allowing organizations to streamline their DevOps workflows and enhance governance. Rafay's offerings support multi-region and multi-cloud deployments, facilitating rapid test automation, consistent user experiences, and the integration of IoT applications in various sectors such as retail and manufacturing. By providing centralized visibility and automation, Rafay Systems aims to simplify the complexities of modern application infrastructure, thereby maximizing the value of cloud-native technologies for its clients, which include notable companies like Verizon and MoneyGram.
Owlcam
Series A in 2018
Owl Cameras is a technology company that specializes in automotive security solutions, primarily known for its product, the Owl Car Cam. Founded by Andrew Hodge and Nathan Ackerman in December 2016 and based in Palo Alto, California, Owl Cameras develops LTE-based security cameras designed to provide comprehensive video recording for vehicles, whether they are in motion or parked. The Owl Car Cam continuously monitors the surroundings of the vehicle, offering features such as live streaming, instant notifications of security events, and access to recorded footage of incidents like crashes or break-ins. This solution aims to enhance the safety and security of car owners by ensuring constant connectivity and real-time information about their vehicles.
Astound
Series A in 2018
Astound Inc. is an enterprise software company specializing in the development of an AI platform for employee service management. Founded in 2016 and based in Menlo Park, California, the company offers solutions that automate routine inquiries, categorize incidents, and recommend resolutions using machine learning and natural language processing. Astound's platform encompasses various applications, including tools for ticket classification, data analysis, and autonomous agent support, which enhance service efficiency and improve employee experience. The company has established partnerships with major workflow providers such as ServiceNow and Atlassian, as well as managed service providers like Infosys, enabling comprehensive integrations across IT service management, HR case management, and customer service solutions. Astound was previously known as Neva, changing its name in January 2018.
Tara AI
Seed Round in 2018
Tara AI is a technology company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2016. It has developed a platform that connects projects with freelance programmers, aimed at simplifying the software development process. The platform addresses the challenges faced by modern, cross-functional teams, who often find existing software complex and time-consuming to configure. By focusing on usability and efficiency, Tara AI offers a solution that enhances predictability and helps teams deliver on planned releases. The platform entered public beta in April 2020 and has since supported thousands of engineers and teams in their development efforts.
Flowspace
Seed Round in 2017
Flowspace, Inc. is a provider of on-demand warehousing solutions, enabling businesses to manage their inventory through an online dashboard. Founded in 2016 and based in Los Angeles, California, the company operates a network of over 150 fulfillment centers across the United States. Flowspace’s cloud-based software, OmniFlow, offers real-time visibility into inventory, orders, and fulfillment activities, centralizing multiple order sources for efficiency. The platform allows users to book warehouse space, schedule inventory pickups, and access additional services such as shrink wrapping and labeling, facilitating streamlined warehousing and fulfillment operations for direct customers, retailers, and distributors. Recognized for its innovation and customer service, Flowspace has received accolades including being named one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company in 2020 and winning the Organization of the Year award in 2022 for Excellence in Customer Service.
Call9
Series B in 2017
Call9, Inc. operates a mobile technology platform designed to connect nursing home patients with emergency physicians for immediate care. Established in 2015 and based in Brooklyn, New York, Call9 offers a tele-EM platform that allows skilled nursing facility (SNF) nurses to activate clinical care specialists when a patient experiences an acute medical event. This platform enables rapid access to board-certified emergency medicine physicians, who provide bedside care and perform necessary point-of-care tests, such as labs and ultrasounds. By facilitating timely interventions, Call9 effectively keeps over 80% of patients in their nursing home beds during emergencies, thereby reducing the need for costly hospital transfers and significantly saving healthcare costs. The company aims to redefine telemedicine standards by ensuring 24/7 access to specialized medical care without the constraints of traditional healthcare facilities.
Entytle
Series A in 2017
Entytle offers an Installed Base platform specifically designed for industrial original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to enhance value from their existing customer installations. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to integrate data from various isolated systems, providing visibility and connectivity. By applying predictive analytics, it identifies usage patterns and customer segments, allowing businesses to uncover high-probability sales opportunities for spare parts, consumables, and services. This approach enables companies to increase revenue while minimizing costs associated with identifying and pursuing these opportunities.
Tegile Systems
Series E in 2017
Tegile Systems, Inc. specializes in providing flash-driven storage solutions, including hybrid and all-flash storage arrays, designed for enterprise applications such as databases, virtualized servers, and virtual desktop environments. The company’s patented IntelliFlash architecture delivers high input/output performance and low latency, enabling significant improvements in business application efficiency and storage capacity reduction. Tegile Systems also offers a storage operating system that allows users to adjust the amount of flash in their systems to optimize both performance and cost. Additionally, the company provides a customer care program that utilizes cloud-based analytics to enhance user support. Founded in 2010 and based in Newark, California, Tegile Systems serves various sectors, including government and education, and operates as a subsidiary of Western Digital Corporation.
Validere
Seed Round in 2016
Validere is a measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) software-as-a-service company that focuses on helping energy organizations manage their emissions data effectively. By transforming disconnected and incomplete information into actionable insights, Validere provides pathways for enhancing both financial performance and environmental sustainability. The company offers a comprehensive data platform that delivers real-time intelligence on product quality, particularly in the crude oil sector. This platform enables companies to access verifiable testing data, ensuring accurate business decisions and facilitating crude oil tests with the reliability of third-party labs. Additionally, Validere’s solutions allow managers to coordinate measurement and crude quality data across various field sites, supporting a modern approach to carbon tracking and reporting.
Viptela
Series C in 2016
Viptela, Inc. specializes in software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) technology, enabling global companies to establish carrier-agnostic and policy-controlled WANs that are both secure and cost-effective. Their offerings include a cloud-based SD-WAN Controller for managing routing, security, and authentication across devices, as well as a centralized management system that provides real-time monitoring of network health. Viptela's technology also features vEdge Routers for secure data connectivity and a flexible platform called Viptela Fabric, which supports various applications such as cloud networking and Network-as-a-Service. The company has been adopted by numerous Fortune 500 enterprises and major carriers, highlighting its effectiveness in reducing WAN costs and improving network agility. Incorporated in 2012 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Viptela operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems and has received recognition from industry analysts, including being named a Gartner Cool Vendor.
World View
Series B in 2016
World View is a pioneering company in stratospheric exploration and flight, focusing on advanced research, discovery, and human spaceflight. With over 115 successful flights, it has developed patented technologies for innovative takeoff, landing systems, and trajectory control in the stratosphere. The company's offerings include Stratollites, which provide persistent imaging and data collection over specific areas for extended periods, serving as an affordable alternative to satellites and drones. World View's expertise has garnered the trust of NASA and various governmental and scientific organizations, enabling it to deliver high-resolution data and analytics for diverse applications. Additionally, the company is expanding into space tourism, aiming to make edge-of-space travel accessible to the public. Through these initiatives, World View aspires to inspire and explore new perspectives for a better future.
Copia
Seed Round in 2016
Copia PBC operates an online platform that connects businesses with excess food to individuals and organizations in need, such as shelters and food banks. By facilitating real-time matches between surplus food providers, including restaurants, markets, and caterers, and those requiring assistance, Copia addresses the logistical challenges of food distribution. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, the company aims to reduce food waste while simultaneously feeding low-income communities. Its technology allows food donors to easily request pickups for their surplus, ensuring that perishable items are donated efficiently. In addition to supporting community needs, partnering businesses benefit from potential tax savings and improved sustainability metrics, contributing to a reduction in overall food waste and carbon emissions. Copia serves clients across several cities in California, including San Francisco, San Jose, and Oakland.
Call9
Series A in 2016
Call9, Inc. operates a mobile technology platform designed to connect nursing home patients with emergency physicians for immediate care. Established in 2015 and based in Brooklyn, New York, Call9 offers a tele-EM platform that allows skilled nursing facility (SNF) nurses to activate clinical care specialists when a patient experiences an acute medical event. This platform enables rapid access to board-certified emergency medicine physicians, who provide bedside care and perform necessary point-of-care tests, such as labs and ultrasounds. By facilitating timely interventions, Call9 effectively keeps over 80% of patients in their nursing home beds during emergencies, thereby reducing the need for costly hospital transfers and significantly saving healthcare costs. The company aims to redefine telemedicine standards by ensuring 24/7 access to specialized medical care without the constraints of traditional healthcare facilities.
Savioke
Series A in 2016
Savioke, Inc. is a company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2013, that specializes in the development and deployment of autonomous robots aimed at enhancing service delivery in various industries. Its flagship product, Relay, is an innovative delivery robot designed to operate autonomously in busy environments such as hotels, residential buildings, industrial sites, and healthcare facilities. Relay combines simplicity with advanced technology, allowing it to work effectively alongside humans. The robots are built on the open-source Robot Operating System (ROS), which enhances their functionality and adaptability in diverse applications. Savioke is supported by a range of investors, including prominent names in technology and venture capital. The company's mission is to improve productivity and customer satisfaction through the use of robotics in everyday human environments.
Swing Education
Seed Round in 2016
Swing Education, Inc. operates an online platform that connects K-12 schools with substitute teachers to address staffing shortages. Established in 2015 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company aims to facilitate the hiring process for substitute teachers, which is essential as U.S. students spend a significant portion of their educational experience with substitutes. The platform alleviates the logistical challenges faced by school administrators, such as recruiting, screening, scheduling, and compensating substitute teachers. By providing an on-demand marketplace, Swing Education helps schools efficiently fill hard-to-fill absences, ensuring that educational continuity is maintained and that teachers can focus on their primary responsibilities.
Netsil
Seed Round in 2015
Netsil Inc. specializes in monitoring solutions for distributed cloud applications. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, the company offers an observability platform that enables DevOps teams to ensure application uptime and performance. Its innovative Application Operations Center (AOC) automatically maps the entire application ecosystem, discovering both internal and external services while capturing their dependencies. This tool provides real-time metrics on service health, allowing Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) and DevOps professionals to gain comprehensive visibility into critical services. By leveraging a content-driven analytics engine, Netsil’s solution derives insights from API calls without the need for code modifications, facilitating quick deployment and troubleshooting of performance issues. As of 2018, Netsil operates as a subsidiary of Nutanix, Inc.
NodePrime
Seed Round in 2015
NodePrime is a developer of data center infrastructure software that specializes in providing infrastructure platforms for service providers, SaaS companies, and online gaming firms. The company focuses on enabling these businesses to efficiently manage and operate extensive IT infrastructures, particularly those involving large-scale cloud deployments that encompass thousands of nodes. By offering reliable solutions tailored to the needs of enterprises with significant operational demands, NodePrime aims to enhance the performance and scalability of their clients' IT environments.
Payable
Seed Round in 2015
Payable helps thousands of contractors get paid faster and more efficiently. Much more than payments, we're on a mission to strengthen the 1099 workforce by making invoicing, work-tracking, onboarding, and calculating earnings and taxes as simple as possible for both contractors and the companies they work with. Apps are available for iOS, Android, and Web.
Tegile Systems
Series D in 2015
Tegile Systems, Inc. specializes in providing flash-driven storage solutions, including hybrid and all-flash storage arrays, designed for enterprise applications such as databases, virtualized servers, and virtual desktop environments. The company’s patented IntelliFlash architecture delivers high input/output performance and low latency, enabling significant improvements in business application efficiency and storage capacity reduction. Tegile Systems also offers a storage operating system that allows users to adjust the amount of flash in their systems to optimize both performance and cost. Additionally, the company provides a customer care program that utilizes cloud-based analytics to enhance user support. Founded in 2010 and based in Newark, California, Tegile Systems serves various sectors, including government and education, and operates as a subsidiary of Western Digital Corporation.
SkyWard
Seed Round in 2015
Skyward specializes in providing a comprehensive drone software platform that enhances the efficiency of commercial drone operations. The company offers a cloud-based solution that integrates an interactive airspace map with essential flight planning tools, enabling seamless operations management. Additionally, Skyward provides training and consulting services to ensure that drone pilots adhere to standardized and safe flight procedures. Their software also facilitates effective fleet and crew management, creating a streamlined workflow that connects people, projects, and equipment. By combining these features, Skyward aims to support low-risk flight operations and improve overall operational efficiency for its clients in the drone industry.
SOHA SYSTEMS
Series A in 2015
Soha Systems, Inc. offers cloud-based enterprise application security services designed for developers, IT and security teams, and CIOs. Founded in 2013 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company specializes in its Soha Cloud service, which creates a "cloud perimeter" to safeguard organizations from internet threats, such as distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks and botnets. This innovative solution minimizes the attack surface, conceals applications from public exposure, and provides authenticated users with micro-granular access to specific applications. Unlike traditional security tools and network access methods, Soha Cloud integrates data path protection, identity access management, and application security into a cohesive platform, enhancing management visibility and fortifying the security posture of its clients. As of October 2016, Soha Systems operates as a subsidiary of Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Twin Prime
Series A in 2015
Twin Prime specializes in enhancing the performance of mobile applications by utilizing advanced technology and machine learning. The company addresses the complexities involved in mobile performance, which is influenced by various factors such as wireless network technologies, device models, operating systems, and the specific characteristics of the app. Twin Prime's solutions focus on optimizing data delivery across diverse networks, ensuring that mobile applications can access content quickly and efficiently. Through its innovative approach, Twin Prime aims to improve user experience by accelerating mobile data transfer and enhancing overall app performance.
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