Guardian Agriculture
Seed Round in 2021
Guardian Agriculture is a developer of autonomous electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) systems specifically designed for precision agricultural applications. The company offers a sustainable solution for crop protection, enabling farmers to harness aerial application technology while reducing their environmental footprint and minimizing product resistance. Its integrated system operates safely over farmland, capturing valuable application data that helps refine chemical usage and enhance crop sustainability. By providing crop protection as a service and precision agriculture solutions, Guardian Agriculture empowers growers to optimize their farming practices and extend their operational reach.
Overjet
Seed Round in 2020
Overjet, Inc. is a leading developer of artificial intelligence software designed to analyze dental clinical data, enhancing the quality of patient care in dental practices. Founded by experts from MIT and Harvard University in 2018 and based in Allston, Massachusetts, Overjet offers clinical optimization software that assesses practice performance and identifies growth opportunities. Additionally, its utilization software automates the review of claims to pinpoint over- and under-utilization, thereby facilitating appropriate patient care at reduced costs. The company's FDA-cleared technology serves as an objective standard for oral health decisions, enabling dentists to accurately detect pathologies and effectively educate patients. Through its innovative AI solutions, Overjet aims to empower dental providers and payers to improve patient outcomes in the dental industry.
Klang Games
Series B in 2019
Klang Games GmbH is an independent game development studio based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2013. The company specializes in creating multiplayer games that emphasize community and engagement. Its flagship project, ReRunners: Race for the World, is an online asynchronous multiplayer game designed for mobile and tablet devices, featuring an open world and fast-paced racing gameplay. Klang Games aims to deliver unique gaming experiences by leveraging innovative technology and distinctive art styles. The studio consists of a diverse team of twelve individuals who share a passion for gaming and community building, striving to foster collaboration and interaction among players through their engaging media experiences.
Wise Systems
Series A in 2018
Wise Systems Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing autonomous dispatch and routing software aimed at enhancing last-mile delivery operations across various industries, including food and beverage, courier, and field service. Founded in 2014 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company leverages machine learning to improve fleet efficiency and customer service. Its platform includes tools such as Scheduler for creating optimized route plans, Dispatcher for real-time monitoring of deliveries, and a Customer Portal that provides recipients with accurate ETAs. Wise Systems' software processes millions of data points to make intelligent, real-time decisions, which can lead to significant reductions in mileage and late deliveries. By integrating advanced algorithms, the company enables fleet managers to optimize their operations and reduce costs, ultimately improving the overall delivery experience for customers.
Spatial
Seed Round in 2018
Spatial Systems, Inc. offers an augmented workplace platform designed to enhance communication and collaboration among users. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, the company enables users to conduct meetings with spatial audio and 3D telepresence, facilitating a more immersive experience. Additionally, Spatial's platform allows for the sharing and organization of various digital content, including 3D models, videos, documents, images, and websites. The focus of the company is to transform how people work by creating a collective computing environment that fosters creativity and productivity. Spatial has attracted investment from notable firms and individuals, positioning itself as a leader in the augmented reality and virtual reality space.
Pixel Labs
Series A in 2018
Pixel Labs is a media technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2014. It specializes in hyperlocal content discovery, operating in 40 US cities with a focus on delivering news and information down to a 0.2-mile radius. The company uses machine learning and AI to transform raw data into automated stories, producing thousands of hyperlocal articles monthly. Pixel Labs' platform also tags and contextualizes content from various partner publications, adding precise location data and other metadata. Its technology, known as Atlas, analyzes vast amounts of unstructured data to identify and validate the most relevant signals, creating local stories and videos through a blend of editorial input, machine learning, and data science. The company's partners include major entities like ABC, Yahoo Search, MSN, Eventbrite, Uber, CBS, Advance Digital, Zumper, and McClatchy. Pixel Labs has a team of 28 employees and has attracted investments from notable firms such as Greylock, Rakuten, Disney, Social Capital, CRV, Innovation Endeavors, and Joi Ito.
Klang Games
Venture Round in 2018
Klang Games GmbH is an independent game development studio based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2013. The company specializes in creating multiplayer games that emphasize community and engagement. Its flagship project, ReRunners: Race for the World, is an online asynchronous multiplayer game designed for mobile and tablet devices, featuring an open world and fast-paced racing gameplay. Klang Games aims to deliver unique gaming experiences by leveraging innovative technology and distinctive art styles. The studio consists of a diverse team of twelve individuals who share a passion for gaming and community building, striving to foster collaboration and interaction among players through their engaging media experiences.
Optimus Ride
Series A in 2017
Optimus Ride is a self-driving vehicle company located in Boston, Massachusetts, focused on developing technologies that promote efficient, sustainable, and equitable mobility systems. As a spinoff from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the company leverages over 30 years of interdisciplinary research in self-driving technologies, electric vehicles, and Mobility-on-Demand Systems. Optimus Ride specializes in creating self-driving technology systems tailored for geofenced environments, utilizing innovations in complex sensor fusion, mapping, computer vision, and machine learning. The company's expertise is further enhanced by a team with extensive industrial and entrepreneurial experience in manufacturing robots, urban design, and shared vehicle fleet management, allowing it to offer versatile transportation solutions that range from commercial vessel operations to transit options.
Dubset Media Holdings
Series A in 2017
Dubset Media Holdings, Inc. is a technology solutions company focused on the music and video industries. It provides an innovative marketplace that facilitates the distribution and monetization of derivative music, particularly mixes and remixes, for DJs, artists, labels, publishers, and distributors. Utilizing proprietary technology and a comprehensive rights management database, Dubset aggregates audio and data assets from content creators, analyzing them to identify copyright-protected works. This process allows for transparent and controlled distribution of music, creating new opportunities for content creators while ensuring compliance with copyright regulations. Through user-friendly dashboards and a commitment to simplicity, Dubset enhances the efficiency of music rights management and fosters a collaborative environment for the music industry.
Blackstorm Labs
Venture Round in 2016
Blackstorm provides a lightweight universal development environment that can be used to create and share high-performance applications. We aspire to exist in a world free of the constraints and limitations of app stores -- and we provide the technology to create and enable that.
Pixel Labs
Series A in 2016
Pixel Labs is a media technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2014. It specializes in hyperlocal content discovery, operating in 40 US cities with a focus on delivering news and information down to a 0.2-mile radius. The company uses machine learning and AI to transform raw data into automated stories, producing thousands of hyperlocal articles monthly. Pixel Labs' platform also tags and contextualizes content from various partner publications, adding precise location data and other metadata. Its technology, known as Atlas, analyzes vast amounts of unstructured data to identify and validate the most relevant signals, creating local stories and videos through a blend of editorial input, machine learning, and data science. The company's partners include major entities like ABC, Yahoo Search, MSN, Eventbrite, Uber, CBS, Advance Digital, Zumper, and McClatchy. Pixel Labs has a team of 28 employees and has attracted investments from notable firms such as Greylock, Rakuten, Disney, Social Capital, CRV, Innovation Endeavors, and Joi Ito.
Animoca Brands
Post in 2016
Animoca Brands, established in 2019 and headquartered in the Cayman Islands, is a venture capital firm focused on the technology sector. It invests in and supports creators who leverage web3 and blockchain technologies to drive digital property rights to gamers and internet users through non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The company develops and markets a portfolio of mobile applications, games, and educational products, utilizing gamification and blockchain to ensure transparency, security, and innovative business models.
Emerald Cloud Lab
Venture Round in 2015
Emerald Cloud Lab, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California, established in 2010 by two scientists. It provides a fully automated life sciences laboratory designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of scientific research. The Emerald Cloud Laboratory supports a variety of experimental types by managing all aspects of daily lab operations, including method design, sample preparation, data acquisition, and analysis. This comprehensive workspace allows scientists to focus on the more critical aspects of their work, such as designing protocols and analyzing data, rather than getting bogged down by routine tasks. By emphasizing innovation in laboratory processes and tools, Emerald aims to accelerate advancements in life sciences research, emulating the rapid technological progress seen in the semiconductor industry.
Six Apart
Series A in 2003
Six Apart, established in 2001, is a provider of weblogging software and services based in the United States. Initially focused on blog solutions, the company expanded its operations by founding a Japanese entity, Six Apart KK, in 2003. In 2010, it merged with VideoEgg to form SAY Media, which now manages some of its earlier products. Six Apart KK was later wholly acquired by Infocom, a Japanese IT firm, and now oversees the development, marketing, and support of Movable Type, a prominent content management system. The company aims to enable individuals, organizations, and corporations to harness the power of the internet by providing tools that facilitate the creation and management of online content. Through its offerings, Six Apart promotes an interactive online community centered around personal journals and blogs.
IP Infusion
Series C in 2002
IP Infusion is a leading provider of intelligent network software solutions aimed at enhancing IP services for various sectors, including equipment vendors, service providers, and telecommunications companies. Founded in October 1999 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company offers advanced control plane software and professional services that facilitate the rapid development and provisioning of a wide range of value-added IP services. Its disaggregated networking software allows carriers, service providers, and data center operators to customize their networking stacks and bring products to market efficiently. The company's offerings include Ethernet equipment, voice over Internet protocol (VoIP), virtual private networking, and storage area networking, enabling clients to meet their specific networking needs effectively. IP Infusion operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of ACCESS CO., LTD.