Nautilus Venture Partners

Nautilus Venture Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2015. The firm focuses on investing in technology companies across various sectors, including artificial intelligence, the internet of things, and mobile technologies. Nautilus aims to support startups by facilitating partnerships with large technology corporations, leveraging its expertise and network to foster growth and innovation in the companies it backs.

George Chen

Principal

Brian Kang

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Connie Sheng

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Isabella Zhou

Associate

23 past transactions

Point2

Series B in 2022
Point2 Technology, founded in 2016 and based in Seoul, South Korea, specializes in developing advanced connectivity solutions aimed at meeting the growing bandwidth demands of 5G and cloud-based data centers. The company focuses on creating dielectric waveguide technology that enables high-speed, short-range interconnectivity. Its products are designed to deliver reliable, low-cost, and low-power solutions, facilitating efficient point-to-point connections for data center applications. By addressing the critical needs of modern infrastructure, Point2 Technology positions itself as a key player in enhancing data connectivity for the future.

Ayar Labs

Series C in 2022
Ayar Labs, Inc. develops advanced optical interconnect solutions, specializing in high-density electronic-photonic chiplets and lasers. Its flagship product, TeraPHY, is a monolithic in-package optical I/O solution designed for applications demanding high bandwidth, low latency, and energy efficiency in short-reach interconnects. Complementing TeraPHY, the company offers SuperNova, a multiwavelength light source that provides continuous wave light essential for TeraPHY's operation. By utilizing patented technologies based on industry-standard silicon processing techniques, Ayar Labs aims to enhance interconnect bandwidth density while reducing power consumption, thereby transforming traditional electrical interconnects in the semiconductor and computing sectors. The company's innovations are applicable across various industries, including artificial intelligence, cloud computing, telecommunications, aerospace, and military applications. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Emeryville, California, Ayar Labs is committed to addressing the challenges posed by increasing data volumes through the miniaturization of fiber optic transceivers.

d-Matrix

Series A in 2022
d-Matrix is a computing platform designed to target artificial intelligence inferencing workloads in the data center. Its mission is to build and deploy the world’s first brain-inspired AI compute engine for a broad class of inferencing workloads in the multi-billion dollar cloud and infrastructure edge markets.

Balbix

Series C in 2022
Balbix, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a predictive breach risk and resilience platform aimed at helping CIOs, CISOs, and IT security teams. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Balbix utilizes predictive analytics and self-learning AI to continuously assess and visualize an organization's cyber-breach risk across various devices and applications. The platform is designed to predict potential breach scenarios and offers actionable insights that enable security teams to prioritize their initiatives and optimize security spending. By providing comprehensive measurement of breach risk, Balbix facilitates a proactive approach to cybersecurity, allowing organizations to identify vulnerabilities and mitigate risks effectively, thereby enhancing overall cyber-resilience.

Cipherome

Series B in 2022
Operator of an artificial intelligence and bioinformatics company designed to provide personalized drug treatment to everyone regardless of age, race or gender. The company provides genome information that allows patients with personalized drug reaction risk information, enabling doctors to reduce adverse drug reactions among patients.

Rescale

Series C in 2021
Rescale, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based infrastructure and software platforms that facilitate scientific and engineering simulations. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers several products, including ScaleX Pro for independent professionals and small to medium-sized businesses, and ScaleX Developer, which allows external developers to build and deploy applications on Rescale's platform. Additionally, ScaleX Enterprise provides a comprehensive simulation solution that integrates on-premise high-performance computing resources and software management. Rescale serves various industries, including aerospace, automotive, consumer products, electronics, oil and gas, and life sciences, leveraging advanced technologies to empower engineers and scientists in their research and product development efforts. With a global presence that includes offices in Tokyo, Munich, and Singapore, Rescale continues to expand its role as a leading provider of cloud simulation services.

Cipherome

Venture Round in 2020
Operator of an artificial intelligence and bioinformatics company designed to provide personalized drug treatment to everyone regardless of age, race or gender. The company provides genome information that allows patients with personalized drug reaction risk information, enabling doctors to reduce adverse drug reactions among patients.

Callsign

Venture Round in 2020
Callsign Ltd., based in the United Kingdom, specializes in developing a secure online transaction platform focused on multi-factor authentication and authorization. The company employs patented machine-learning techniques, integrating biometric, behavioral, geo-location, and identity analysis with traditional security methods. Its innovative crypto-engine is tailored for the Financial Services and Internet of Things markets, offering robust protection against threats such as phishing, Man-in-the-Middle attacks, and malware. Callsign's platform facilitates seamless integration into existing fraud solutions through predefined API connectors, providing businesses with a highly configurable and secure access system. This approach enhances security while ensuring a smooth user experience, effectively safeguarding organizations from cyber threats.

Cyngn

Venture Round in 2020
Cyngn Inc is an industrial autonomous vehicle technology company focused on developing innovative solutions for autonomous driving. Its primary product, DriveMod, is a versatile autonomous driving platform that can be deployed across various vehicle types produced by Original Equipment Manufacturers. The company aims to enhance the presence of autonomous machines in diverse environments, contributing to the transformation of industries through advanced technology. By leveraging its expertise, Cyngn is positioned to facilitate the widespread adoption of autonomous vehicles, making them more accessible and functional in everyday applications.

RAINUS

Venture Round in 2020
RAINUS Co., Ltd. is a South Korean technology company that specializes in electronic shelf labels (ESLs) and related accessories. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Seongnam, the company provides a range of products, including various models of ESLs designed for retail environments. RAINUS also offers software solutions that enhance the functionality of its ESLs, featuring tools for geo-location, network management, and layout design, which help retailers efficiently manage product displays and monitor store conditions. By enabling real-time price updates, RAINUS's digital solutions aim to improve operational efficiency and enhance the in-store customer experience across different industries.

Exo

Series B in 2019
Exo is a medical device startup handheld ultrasound platform and AI for imaging and therapeutic applications. The company is committed to delivering affordable and easy-to-use medical imaging to healthcare professionals around the world. By delivering easy-to-use, high-quality medical imaging. Exo empowers healthcare professionals to make critical, real-time decisions that improve patient outcomes. The Exo ultrasound platform combines advances in nano-materials, novel sensor technologies, advanced signal processing, and computation with the economies of scale of semiconductor manufacturing to dramatically reduce the cost of imaging. It also represents a giant leap in imaging and therapeutics technology one that will drive the development of high-performance products that are accessible, easy-to-use, and available at a price point never before possible.

Volta Charging

Series C in 2018
Volta Charging is a company that focuses on the design, installation, and maintenance of electric vehicle charging stations across the United States. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, it operates a network of charging stations funded by sponsor brands, which allows it to provide a valuable amenity to communities. By strategically placing charging stations in high-traffic areas, Volta Charging helps facilitate the transition from traditional combustion-powered vehicles to electric vehicles. This approach not only benefits consumers by providing convenient access to charging but also serves the commercial interests of site hosts and partners by enhancing their engagement with customers at crucial decision-making moments.

Airy3D

Series A in 2018
AIRY:3D is a startup based in Montreal bent on answering one question: our world has three dimensions, so why can’t our pictures? Our suite of passive light-field recovery technologies ensures that AIRY:3D powered cameras aren’t held hostage by auto-focus, all without sacrificing battery life or image quality. We deliver depth, simply.

Hiya

Series A in 2017
Hiya Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in developing a caller identification application aimed at enhancing the mobile phone experience for users globally. Founded in 2016, Hiya's services include identifying unknown numbers and automatically blocking scam and spam calls, thereby helping users avoid unwanted communications. Additionally, the platform is designed to foster trust and security in voice calls, enabling businesses to connect effectively with customers while assisting carriers in securing their networks against fraud.

Airy3D

Seed Round in 2017
AIRY:3D is a startup based in Montreal bent on answering one question: our world has three dimensions, so why can’t our pictures? Our suite of passive light-field recovery technologies ensures that AIRY:3D powered cameras aren’t held hostage by auto-focus, all without sacrificing battery life or image quality. We deliver depth, simply.

TetraVue

Series A in 2017
TetraVue, Inc., founded in 2008 and based in Carlsbad, California, specializes in 3D camera technologies and optics solutions primarily for government agencies. The company has developed innovative Smart Vision products that employ an advanced approach to Time of Flight (TOF) technology. This technology enables the capture of high-definition, three-dimensional images in various environments, including indoor and outdoor settings, while consuming minimal power. TetraVue's systems are designed for diverse applications, including autonomous vehicles, manufacturing, engineering, robotics, and virtual and augmented reality in gaming and filming. As industries increasingly require sophisticated visualization capabilities, TetraVue's technology provides robust visual data, enhancing the ability to detect unexpected obstacles and improve operational efficiency.

DigiLens

Series B in 2017
DigiLens Inc. is a developer and manufacturer of optical platform and photopolymer technology solutions specializing in waveguide displays for extended reality (XR) applications. The company offers a range of products, including the Crystal30 and Crystal50 lenses, which enable original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to create customizable XR devices for both enterprise and consumer markets. DigiLens also provides innovative solutions like the DigiLens AutoHUD, which enhances the field of view and reduces component size in heads-up displays, and CrystalClear, an augmented reality heads-up display. In addition to display technologies, DigiLens supplies light engines and hardware development kits, such as Insight30, which assist users in evaluating and developing wearable devices. Founded in 1997 and based in Sunnyvale, California, DigiLens has positioned itself as a leader in holographic waveguide technology, enabling various industries, including automotive, enterprise, consumer, avionics, and military, to leverage XR capabilities.

FarmX

Seed Round in 2017
FarmX Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a software application platform designed to enhance the management and automation of irrigation, fertilization, and yield for tree crops and vineyards. Founded in 2014 and based in Mountain View, California, with an additional office in Tulare, the company offers a comprehensive crop management system that integrates various data sources, including soil conditions, plant health, and weather patterns. By employing machine learning, FarmX optimizes irrigation schedules, monitors soil moisture, predicts crop yield, and provides alerts for frost conditions. Its solutions also include features for plant health monitoring, irrigation equipment automation, and in-field weather monitoring. The FarmMap platform further enhances productivity by delivering real-time analytics through FarmMap Sensors, which track critical field data and inform growers about water content, plant stress, and pest pressure, ultimately aiming to save time and resources for farmers.

DriveScale

Series A in 2016
DriveScale Inc., founded in 2013 and located in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in big data software solutions. The company offers a platform that transforms traditional data centers into elastic bare-metal clouds, allowing for on-demand instances of compute, GPU, and storage resources. This flexibility enables organizations to efficiently allocate resources tailored to their specific workloads, facilitating the rapid deployment of high-performance Kubernetes clusters for applications in machine learning and advanced analytics. DriveScale's technology aims to provide scalable and cost-effective alternatives to public cloud services, making hyper-scale computing capabilities accessible to mainstream enterprises.

VOKE

Series A in 2016
VOKE, Inc. is a company that specializes in virtual reality solutions aimed at enhancing the experience of live events such as sports, concerts, and fashion shows. Founded in 2004 and based in Santa Clara, California, VOKE developed a platform known as VOKE TrueVR, which captures, encodes, and synchronizes content with metadata and audio, providing viewers with an immersive experience. The company's technology is notable for its ability to offer real-time, two-dimensional immersive feeds that can be streamed to mobile devices and other VR platforms. VOKE's approach combines advanced engineering and media expertise, focusing on creating engaging experiences for users while addressing complex technical challenges. In November 2016, VOKE was acquired by Intel Corporation, further expanding its reach in the virtual reality landscape.

Maluuba

Series A in 2016
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.

Skulpt

Series A in 2015
Skulpt was founded in 2009 by Dr. Seward Rutkove, Neurology Professor of Harvard Medical School, and Dr. Jose Bohorquez, Electrical Engineering PhD from MIT. The company develops hardware and software to help athletes and fitness enthusiasts understand their body composition and give them the intelligence to help optimize their training and reach their peak performance. The patented technology, Composition Myography (CM), measures muscle quality and fat content of each major muscle group, giving an unprecedented level of insight into an athlete's body. The Skulpt Muscle Scanner is the world's first and only handheld consumer device that measures individual muscle quality (MQ) and total body fat percentage. The Skulpt app delivers training programs tailored to the unique physique of each user, providing targeted training for optimal results. Initially a medical company, Skulpt has been awarded numerous grants from the National Science Foundation and National Institute of Health to develop CM and validate it through various clinical research trials. Composition Myography has been adopted by dozens of US hospitals and pharmaceutical companies to track the progression of patients with neuromuscular disorders. In 2013, Skulpt began to develop consumer products based on CM technology. Skulpt’s first consumer product, the Aim, was the first-ever electronic to measure muscle quality and the fat content of individual body areas. In March 2016, the company launched the next generation of the Aim, the Chisel Muscle Scanner and an accompanying iOS and Android app.

Nod

Series A in 2015
Nod, Inc., operating as Nod Labs, specializes in developing gesture control and motion tracking technologies aimed at enhancing user interaction in virtual reality and augmented reality environments. The company offers innovative products, including a mobile virtual reality console tailored for immersive content development and Backspin, a wireless controller designed for three degrees of freedom tracking. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Nod boasts a diverse team of engineers, scientists, and product managers with extensive backgrounds in consumer electronics and software, having previously worked at leading companies such as Amazon, Apple, Google, and NASA. This expertise is complemented by a research team consisting of Ph.D. and Master's degree holders from prestigious institutions, focusing on advancing the fields of mathematics, physics, and computer science.
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