Neotribe Ventures

Neotribe Ventures, established in 2017, is a California-based venture capital firm with offices in Menlo Park, Saratoga, and San Francisco. The company specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on applied artificial intelligence, biotech, internet of things, weather tech, and enterprise infrastructure sectors. Neotribe Ventures supports innovative startups globally, providing strategic backing and fostering a protective environment for entrepreneurs to pursue groundbreaking ideas and drive lasting change.

Steven Bragonier

Co-Founder and CFO

Neeraj Hablani

Partner

Alex Salazar

Partner

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InceptionCyber.ai

Pre Seed Round in 2025
Intent-based AI Threat Prevention Platform

Arcade.dev

Seed Round in 2025
Arcade.dev is an AI tool-calling platform that enables users to connect AI with various integrations, allowing it to act on their behalf through authenticated tools, facilitating tasks such as managing emails, files, calendars, and APIs, while providing pre-built connectors and a custom SDK for users to create their own assistants. The platform supports seamless interactions between AI and existing workflows, streamlining processes for sales teams and sales development representatives, enhancing productivity by automating routine tasks, and simplifying the management of multiple applications in one environment. Additionally, Arcade.dev offers comprehensive documentation and support to assist users in maximizing the functionality of their AI integrations.

Auditoria.AI

Series B in 2025
Auditoria.AI, Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2019. It specializes in providing innovative financial solutions for enterprise accounting and audit, utilizing advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. The company focuses on enhancing compliance and automating finance back-office processes through its flagship product, which employs natural language processing and predictive analytics. By streamlining operations and reducing redundancy, Auditoria.AI aims to support finance teams in making informed, data-driven decisions and improving overall efficiency.

MacroCycle Technologies

Seed Round in 2025
MacroCycle Technologies is a company developing a chemical recycling process to convert polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polyester-fiber waste into virgin-grade plastics. Their proprietary technology, based on synthesizing cyclic macromolecules, enables the production of recycled PET with lower energy use than traditional methods. This process offers a sustainable, zero-carbon, and cost-competitive solution for plastic upcycling, contributing to a circular economy.

Aira Technologies

Series B in 2024
Aira Technologies specializes in enhancing wireless network performance and energy efficiency through its innovative software solutions. The company employs machine learning algorithms to analyze existing mobile network data, enabling mobile network operators to optimize their networks for improved throughput, coverage, and capacity. By predicting and adapting to varying network conditions, Aira's technology facilitates the intelligent and self-evolving management of wireless resources. This capability allows operators to reduce energy consumption significantly while maintaining a high-quality user experience, particularly in challenging environments. Ultimately, Aira Technologies aims to lower the total cost of ownership for mobile network operators, making wireless networks more efficient and reliable.

Auquan

Seed Round in 2024
Auquan is a Bengaluru-based company founded in 2017 that operates a platform designed to crowd-source trading strategies by connecting financial institutions with the data science community. The platform addresses the challenges faced by capital markets, which are overwhelmed by vast amounts of data, by transforming complex business problems into actionable data science tasks. Auquan offers a range of services, including dataset transformation, anonymization, access to data scientists, and production deployment of trading strategies. Its innovative approach leverages knowledge graphs to enhance investment research efficiency, significantly reducing the time required for analysis and expanding the data coverage available to investment teams. By serving as an integrated research platform, Auquan enables users to systematically search, analyze, and share data, effectively consolidating multiple research tools into a single solution.

Stax.ai

Seed Round in 2024
Stax.ai specializes in business intelligence software, focusing on automating and streamlining financial and retirement plan administrative tasks. Its platform uses automation to handle repetitive and menial tasks, offering customizable workflows and API integration for seamless, headless operations. This enables retirement plan administrators and financial technology services to enhance productivity and efficiency.

Pangeam

Seed Round in 2024
Pangeam is an industrial AI platform focused on analyzing human behavior within built environments. The company provides insights that help organizations assess the effectiveness of their spaces in relation to employee well-being and productivity. By employing its technology, Pangeam enables businesses to identify areas for improvement and implement low-to-no cost interventions that can lead to significant reductions in operational expenses while simultaneously enhancing the overall employee experience. Through its platform, Pangeam aims to facilitate better workplace performance and foster a more supportive and efficient environment for employees.

Lineaje

Series A in 2024
Lineaje is a technology company specializing in Software Supply Chain security. It develops a comprehensive security management platform designed to address critical security challenges faced by organizations involved in building, using, or selling software. The platform provides accurate Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) with full transitive dependency tracking, automatic attestation of integrity, proactive threat detection, and compliant public and private publishing capabilities. This enables these organizations to enhance their supply chain security posture effectively.

Sybill AI

Series A in 2024
Sybill, founded in August 2020 by a team with backgrounds from Stanford, MIT, and various IITs, develops AI-based software aimed at enhancing engagement in video conferencing. The software leverages computer vision and artificial intelligence to analyze facial and body language, offering real-time insights into participants' sentiments and the overall mood of the meeting. Targeted primarily at sales teams transitioning to virtual selling, Sybill provides valuable information that helps sellers gauge agreement and engagement levels during conversations, effectively allowing them to "read the room" in a virtual context. This capability enables organizations to conduct more effective sales engagements remotely while reducing travel and associated expenses.

Pearl

Series B in 2024
Pearl Health, established in 2019 and headquartered in West Hollywood, California, specializes in developing artificial intelligence (AI) tools for the dentistry industry. The company offers a suite of products, including Second Opinion, a computer vision platform that identifies dental pathologies; Smart Margin, aiding in dental restoration; Scan Clarity Score, evaluating patient scan quality; and Practice Intelligence, providing office-specific data for decision-making. Pearl's AI technology, cleared by the FDA, recognizes and measures various dental issues, enabling practitioners, labs, and insurers to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and consistency in dental care.

CarbonCapture

Series A in 2024
CarbonCapture is a climate technology company focused on developing direct air capture (DAC) machines designed to extract carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The company aims to combat climate change by utilizing innovative molecular sieves and harnessing low-cost renewable energy sources, such as solar power. Its systems are equipped with advanced AI controllers to optimize performance and efficiency, allowing for large-scale and cost-effective CO2 removal. By providing these solutions, CarbonCapture enables clients to significantly reduce their carbon emissions and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Furno

Seed Round in 2024
Furno is a climate technology company that produces zero-emission ordinary Portland cement. Its technology combines oxyfuel combustion and a novel design to develop plants, providing the cement industry with agile, scalable, carbon-neutral, energy-efficient, and less capital-intensive cement technology.

Visia AI

Seed Round in 2024
Visia AI is a New York-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in waste management through the use of artificial intelligence. The company develops a computer vision platform that enhances waste segregation by focusing on error detection, quality standardization, machine maintenance, pricing, and usage analytics. This innovative software aims to create safer and more transparent recycling processes for industry leaders involved in the circular economy. By leveraging data-driven decision-making, Visia AI empowers materials recovery facilities to efficiently manage waste and optimize the value derived from recyclable materials.

CalWave

Seed Round in 2024
CalWave is a company focused on developing reliable and cost-effective ocean wave technologies to harness clean energy. Their proprietary wave energy converter technology operates fully submerged, allowing it to withstand storms and extreme conditions while converting the energy of ocean waves into electricity and freshwater. Wave power, known for its consistency and high energy density compared to other renewable sources, has the potential to meet 20-30% of global energy demand. CalWave aims to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing 500 million tons annually by 2050, contributing to the broader goal of sequestering 1.38 gigatons of CO2 through ocean energy. The technology could potentially power over 100 million US homes, providing a sustainable and reliable energy source for communities worldwide.

Node

Seed Round in 2023
Node is a commerce solution platform offering convenient online shopping without accounts. Making transacting easier and more secure for both merchants and their customers.

Auquan

Seed Round in 2023
Auquan is a Bengaluru-based company founded in 2017 that operates a platform designed to crowd-source trading strategies by connecting financial institutions with the data science community. The platform addresses the challenges faced by capital markets, which are overwhelmed by vast amounts of data, by transforming complex business problems into actionable data science tasks. Auquan offers a range of services, including dataset transformation, anonymization, access to data scientists, and production deployment of trading strategies. Its innovative approach leverages knowledge graphs to enhance investment research efficiency, significantly reducing the time required for analysis and expanding the data coverage available to investment teams. By serving as an integrated research platform, Auquan enables users to systematically search, analyze, and share data, effectively consolidating multiple research tools into a single solution.

RevSure.AI

Seed Round in 2023
RevSure.AI is a company founded in 2022 that focuses on assisting B2B SaaS enterprises in reducing uncertainty related to revenue growth. The firm comprises a team of professionals with expertise in analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, customer engagement, marketing, and sales. Recognizing a gap between go-to-market models and sales funnels, RevSure.AI developed a pipeline readiness platform designed to enhance the alignment among marketing, business development, sales, revenue, and customer success teams. The platform utilizes predictive intelligence to provide insights into pipeline activities, improve the efficiency of marketing spend, and boost the generation of qualified sales opportunities, thereby facilitating more effective revenue management for its clients.

Fortify

Venture Round in 2023
Fortify is an advanced manufacturing startup focused on transforming additive manufacturing by producing custom, high-performance products. The company has developed a patented technology that integrates 3D printing with magnetics to create aligned reinforced carbon fiber composites. Using a combination of digital light processing and magnetic techniques, Fortify enables engineers to design and manufacture items with optimized material properties tailored for specific applications. Its product offerings range from injection mold tooling to high-performance components suitable for demanding environments. Fortify's innovative approach allows digital component manufacturers to access durable and high-performance composites more efficiently and at reduced costs.

1touch.io

Series B in 2023
1touch.io is a developer of an AI-based platform focused on sustainable data discovery and management for privacy, security, and data governance. The company offers a network-based solution that continuously analyzes traffic and repository stores connected to a network, enabling the detection of elements storing, processing, and sharing personal data, both internally and externally. Utilizing artificial intelligence and natural language processing technology, 1touch.io's platform provides automated, near real-time discovery, mapping, and cataloging of sensitive data across various repositories. This capability allows businesses to identify and manage all sensitive data usage effectively, regardless of whether the data is structured, unstructured, in motion, or at rest, including data that may be unknown to them.

Hakimo

Series A in 2023
Hakimo is a technology company specializing in physical security solutions for enterprise security teams. The firm offers a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system that utilizes computer vision to analyze camera footage in conjunction with badging data. This integration allows for real-time alerts based on badge events and enhances the identification of potential threats and vulnerabilities. By consolidating data from various security systems, including security cameras and badge readers, Hakimo empowers clients to effectively monitor their environments and respond to security incidents.

ClimateAI

Series B in 2023
ClimateAI, established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in enterprise software designed to predict and mitigate physical risks associated with climate change on assets. Their platform employs an intuitive climate decision engine, open-source satellite imagery, statistical analysis, and machine learning to help investors, insurers, governments, and other stakeholders develop climate-resilient strategies. The company aims to reduce, monitor, and adapt to climate risks across various industries, including agriculture, energy, construction, and asset management.

martini.ai

Seed Round in 2023
Martini.ai is a company founded in 2019 and located in Santa Clara, California, that specializes in developing an investing platform aimed at simplifying fixed-income investing. The platform utilizes deep learning and artificial intelligence technologies to create systematic tools that address complex challenges in the corporate bond market. By focusing on enhancing the investing experience, Martini.ai enables investors to benefit from lower transaction costs, improved liquidity predictions, and automated portfolio management. This innovative approach is designed to make fixed-income investing more accessible and efficient for its users.

BillionToOne

Series C in 2022
BillionToOne Inc. is a precision diagnostics company focused on developing advanced genetic testing platforms that detect and quantify diseases at the molecular level. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company offers a noninvasive prenatal screening solution called UNITY, which analyzes fetal cell-free DNA from a single blood sample provided by the mother. This test can identify single-gene disorders such as cystic fibrosis, spinal muscular atrophy, and thalassemia, thereby providing a safer alternative to invasive procedures like amniocentesis. Beyond prenatal diagnostics, BillionToOne is also developing oncology assays that enable the detection of actionable mutations and monitor tumor burden through blood samples, allowing for more precise therapy selection and monitoring. The company's innovative technologies aim to make genetic testing both accurate and accessible, ensuring that a broader spectrum of patients can benefit from advanced medical diagnostics.

Vexev

Seed Round in 2022
Vexev is a company focused on advancing medical imaging technology with the goal of enhancing diagnostic capabilities. It specializes in developing innovative tools that measure and track blood flow patterns in patients. Utilizing 3D imaging captured through ultra-scan non-invasive systems, Vexev's technology allows clinicians to effectively monitor veins and arteries. This capability not only aids in measuring the progression of diseases but also facilitates the prediction of patient outcomes, thereby improving the overall efficiency of patient care.

Metalenz

Series B in 2022
Metalenz, Inc. is a company focused on the research, development, production, and prototyping of innovative optical components. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Weston, Massachusetts, with a secondary office in San Francisco, California, Metalenz specializes in meta-optics that utilize structured Huygens' surfaces to manipulate the properties of light. Its products include ultra-thin planar optics that facilitate high-resolution, full-color imaging, particularly for consumer electronics such as mobile phones and computers. By developing smaller and lighter alternatives to traditional lenses, Metalenz aims to support businesses in achieving compact and efficient designs for their electronic devices.

Fortanix

Venture Round in 2022
Fortanix Inc. is a cybersecurity company headquartered in Mountain View, California, with an additional office in Singapore. Founded in 2016, it specializes in developing advanced security solutions for mobile, cloud, and enterprise platforms. The company's flagship product, the Self-Defending Key Management Service (SDKMS), combines key generation, management, and encryption-as-a-service into a single, highly secure cloud-native solution. Leveraging Intel SGX, Fortanix's Runtime Encryption technology safeguards keys, data, and applications even in compromised environments, protecting against unauthorized access by malicious users. Additional offerings include the Fortanix Confidential Computing Enclave Manager, which enables secure application execution in confidential environments, and the Fortanix Cloud Key Manager, designed to protect sensitive data during cloud migration. Fortanix’s solutions are available as both Software as a Service for cloud customers and as licensed software for on-premises deployment. The company has established strategic partnerships with major firms such as Equinix and IBM Cloud and has garnered recognition as a Gartner Cool Vendor, reflecting its innovative contributions to the field of cybersecurity.

Vendia

Series B in 2022
Vendia, Inc., founded in 2020 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, specializes in developing a cloud and blockchain-based serverless platform for distributed data sharing. The company's primary offering, Vendia Share, enables real-time data and code sharing among partners without compromising control. This platform supports various use cases, including multi-party, cross-cloud, and cross-account data sharing, real-time forecasting, and autonomous supply chains to predict supply and demand. Vendia’s technology combines smart APIs, databases, and distributed ledger technology to facilitate secure and compliant data flows between different systems. Notable clients include BMW, Delta Airlines, Resolution Life Insurance, and Fannie Mae, who utilize Vendia's platform to achieve speed, innovation, and cost savings through harmonized and accurate data views.

BillionToOne

Series C in 2022
BillionToOne Inc. is a precision diagnostics company focused on developing advanced genetic testing platforms that detect and quantify diseases at the molecular level. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company offers a noninvasive prenatal screening solution called UNITY, which analyzes fetal cell-free DNA from a single blood sample provided by the mother. This test can identify single-gene disorders such as cystic fibrosis, spinal muscular atrophy, and thalassemia, thereby providing a safer alternative to invasive procedures like amniocentesis. Beyond prenatal diagnostics, BillionToOne is also developing oncology assays that enable the detection of actionable mutations and monitor tumor burden through blood samples, allowing for more precise therapy selection and monitoring. The company's innovative technologies aim to make genetic testing both accurate and accessible, ensuring that a broader spectrum of patients can benefit from advanced medical diagnostics.

Theta Lake

Series B in 2022
Theta Lake, Inc. is a technology company specializing in artificial intelligence-based compliance solutions for digital communications, including video, audio, and collaboration platforms. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, Theta Lake offers The Theta Lake Platform, which employs AI and deep learning to identify compliance risks across various unified communications tools such as Cisco Webex, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Slack. The platform automates the detection of potential compliance issues in real-time, enabling enterprises to effectively manage data exposure, security, and acceptable use risks associated with their communication practices. By providing actionable insights and streamlining compliance workflows, Theta Lake enhances efficiency and reduces the costs associated with compliance management for its business clients.

Plexium

Series B in 2022
Plexium, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, specializing in the development of targeted protein degradation therapeutics aimed at treating cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Founded in 2017, Plexium focuses on identifying E3 ligase modulating small molecules to create innovative therapies. The company has developed a screening platform known as DELPhe, which utilizes advanced techniques to miniaturize cell-based assays for high-content readouts. This platform enables the modulation of E3 ligases to selectively target various cancers, including small cell lung and breast tumors, while also inducing immune responses. By exploring next-generation drug candidates that extend beyond traditional approaches, Plexium is poised to uncover new therapeutic possibilities across a wide range of medical applications.

NimbleEdge

Venture Round in 2022
NimbleEdge is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in an on-device AI platform designed for mobile applications. By enabling the execution of optimized AI models directly on smartphones, NimbleEdge allows apps to scale to billions of users while providing real-time insights and personalized experiences without relying on cloud infrastructure. The platform enhances user interactions by deciphering complex intentions and supports a range of applications, including personalized recommendations, promotions, search ranking, and fraud detection. This approach not only mitigates cloud and energy limitations but also ensures privacy and cost-effectiveness for app developers. NimbleEdge collaborates with prominent mobile applications in the U.S. and India to enhance user experiences with adaptive, real-time AI. The company is supported by leading venture capital firms and AI experts from notable organizations.

Hakimo

Seed Round in 2021
Hakimo is a technology company specializing in physical security solutions for enterprise security teams. The firm offers a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system that utilizes computer vision to analyze camera footage in conjunction with badging data. This integration allows for real-time alerts based on badge events and enhances the identification of potential threats and vulnerabilities. By consolidating data from various security systems, including security cameras and badge readers, Hakimo empowers clients to effectively monitor their environments and respond to security incidents.

Metrika

Series A in 2021
Metrika is a monitoring and analytics platform based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that specializes in providing visibility and actionable insights into blockchain networks. Founded in 2019, the company has developed a blockchain-based operational intelligence platform that enables the monitoring and analysis of decentralized systems. Metrika's platform is designed to ensure the smooth operation of blockchain networks by identifying performance anomalies that necessitate intervention. This capability allows organizations to enhance their reliability and performance, ultimately supporting their growth and operational efficiency in the evolving landscape of blockchain technology.

Aira Technologies

Private Equity Round in 2021
Aira Technologies specializes in enhancing wireless network performance and energy efficiency through its innovative software solutions. The company employs machine learning algorithms to analyze existing mobile network data, enabling mobile network operators to optimize their networks for improved throughput, coverage, and capacity. By predicting and adapting to varying network conditions, Aira's technology facilitates the intelligent and self-evolving management of wireless resources. This capability allows operators to reduce energy consumption significantly while maintaining a high-quality user experience, particularly in challenging environments. Ultimately, Aira Technologies aims to lower the total cost of ownership for mobile network operators, making wireless networks more efficient and reliable.

Quattr

Venture Round in 2021
Quattr is an SEO platform designed to enhance a brand's digital presence and drive growth through improved search engine and inbound marketing performance. The company combines advanced artificial intelligence and proprietary models to analyze website data in real-time, providing insights into traffic fluctuations and identifying opportunities for optimization. By assessing various aspects of a website, Quattr offers tailored recommendations for content, user experience, and discoverability, enabling brands and startups to increase engagement and leads while minimizing customer acquisition costs. The platform aims to empower businesses to capture untapped potential in their organic channels and achieve sustained growth in their digital audience.

ThirdAI

Seed Round in 2021
ThirdAI is a technology company focused on democratizing artificial intelligence through innovative software solutions. It specializes in developing hash-based processing algorithms for training and inference with neural networks, leveraging over a decade of research in efficient mathematics for deep learning. ThirdAI's groundbreaking approach has demonstrated that commodity x86 CPUs can outperform high-performance NVIDIA GPUs by up to 15 times in training large neural networks, challenging the prevailing notion that specialized processors are superior. This advancement not only reduces costs associated with AI training but also enables the execution of previously infeasible workloads on GPUs. The company aims to make sophisticated large language models and other AI technologies accessible to all, offering a unified, sustainable, and cost-effective platform that facilitates automation, enhances decision-making, and provides users with a competitive edge in the AI landscape.

ClimateAI

Series A in 2021
ClimateAI, established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in enterprise software designed to predict and mitigate physical risks associated with climate change on assets. Their platform employs an intuitive climate decision engine, open-source satellite imagery, statistical analysis, and machine learning to help investors, insurers, governments, and other stakeholders develop climate-resilient strategies. The company aims to reduce, monitor, and adapt to climate risks across various industries, including agriculture, energy, construction, and asset management.

BillionToOne

Series B in 2021
BillionToOne Inc. is a precision diagnostics company focused on developing advanced genetic testing platforms that detect and quantify diseases at the molecular level. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company offers a noninvasive prenatal screening solution called UNITY, which analyzes fetal cell-free DNA from a single blood sample provided by the mother. This test can identify single-gene disorders such as cystic fibrosis, spinal muscular atrophy, and thalassemia, thereby providing a safer alternative to invasive procedures like amniocentesis. Beyond prenatal diagnostics, BillionToOne is also developing oncology assays that enable the detection of actionable mutations and monitor tumor burden through blood samples, allowing for more precise therapy selection and monitoring. The company's innovative technologies aim to make genetic testing both accurate and accessible, ensuring that a broader spectrum of patients can benefit from advanced medical diagnostics.

Moichor

Seed Round in 2021
Moichor is an innovative company specializing in animal diagnostics technology aimed at improving patient outcomes through the application of artificial intelligence. The company operates an animal reference laboratory that focuses on the automation of microscopy and the use of computer vision to enhance the analysis of diagnostic samples. Its technology processes large volumes of high-quality data to identify cells within blood smears, continuously refining its understanding of cellular characteristics by comparing its performance against that of experienced pathologists. This advancement facilitates accurate health assessments for pets, paving the way for the establishment of reference ranges for various species that were previously unattainable.

IrisAgent

Seed Round in 2021
IrisAgent is an AI-powered customer support automation platform designed to streamline and enhance customer service operations for businesses. Utilizing generative AI, IrisAgent reduces resolution times and enables automatic responses to support tickets, thereby improving internal communications. The platform features an advanced chatbot and an AI engine that can automatically generate tags and scan data repositories to resolve customer issues without human intervention. By leveraging machine learning and natural language processing, IrisAgent identifies similar tickets and provides unique insights, ultimately helping businesses improve customer satisfaction scores and decrease overall case volume.

Auditoria.AI

Series A in 2021
Auditoria.AI, Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2019. It specializes in providing innovative financial solutions for enterprise accounting and audit, utilizing advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. The company focuses on enhancing compliance and automating finance back-office processes through its flagship product, which employs natural language processing and predictive analytics. By streamlining operations and reducing redundancy, Auditoria.AI aims to support finance teams in making informed, data-driven decisions and improving overall efficiency.

Fortify

Series B in 2021
Fortify is an advanced manufacturing startup focused on transforming additive manufacturing by producing custom, high-performance products. The company has developed a patented technology that integrates 3D printing with magnetics to create aligned reinforced carbon fiber composites. Using a combination of digital light processing and magnetic techniques, Fortify enables engineers to design and manufacture items with optimized material properties tailored for specific applications. Its product offerings range from injection mold tooling to high-performance components suitable for demanding environments. Fortify's innovative approach allows digital component manufacturers to access durable and high-performance composites more efficiently and at reduced costs.

Kleeen Software

Seed Round in 2021
Kleeen Software Inc. is a technology company that specializes in transforming product design and development for enterprise clients by simplifying user experiences. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional office in San Jose, Costa Rica, Kleeen offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) application that employs data science to convert user goals into enterprise-grade user interface (UI) designs and implementations. The company aims to facilitate product innovation by allowing users to create attractive and scalable UIs without the complications typically associated with product, design, and engineering hand-offs. Kleeen Software is often referred to as the "Squarespace of Enterprise Product UI," reflecting its mission to enhance both the speed and quality of the UI development process, ultimately enabling businesses to effectively showcase their core value propositions.

StepZen

Seed Round in 2020
StepZen, Inc. is a technology company based in San Jose, California, that specializes in API development. Founded in 2020, the company provides a platform that enables developers to efficiently build APIs that integrate and connect data from various backend sources. Its distinct GraphQL server allows for rapid API creation with minimal coding through the use of declarative configurations. The platform facilitates access to data from multiple sources within a single query, supporting highly responsive applications thanks to its in-memory Golang-based GraphQL engine deployed in Kubernetes. This innovative approach streamlines the backend process for clients, enhancing overall efficiency and performance in data management.

Theta Lake

Series A in 2020
Theta Lake, Inc. is a technology company specializing in artificial intelligence-based compliance solutions for digital communications, including video, audio, and collaboration platforms. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, Theta Lake offers The Theta Lake Platform, which employs AI and deep learning to identify compliance risks across various unified communications tools such as Cisco Webex, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Slack. The platform automates the detection of potential compliance issues in real-time, enabling enterprises to effectively manage data exposure, security, and acceptable use risks associated with their communication practices. By providing actionable insights and streamlining compliance workflows, Theta Lake enhances efficiency and reduces the costs associated with compliance management for its business clients.

Sybill AI

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Sybill, founded in August 2020 by a team with backgrounds from Stanford, MIT, and various IITs, develops AI-based software aimed at enhancing engagement in video conferencing. The software leverages computer vision and artificial intelligence to analyze facial and body language, offering real-time insights into participants' sentiments and the overall mood of the meeting. Targeted primarily at sales teams transitioning to virtual selling, Sybill provides valuable information that helps sellers gauge agreement and engagement levels during conversations, effectively allowing them to "read the room" in a virtual context. This capability enables organizations to conduct more effective sales engagements remotely while reducing travel and associated expenses.

Infiot

Series A in 2020
Infiot Inc. is an information technology company that specializes in cloud-delivered architecture for the Internet of Things (IoT) industry. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional office in Chennai, India, Infiot's platform facilitates data collection, delivery, and storage essential for commercial IoT services. The company's offerings are particularly beneficial for remote users and various sectors, including education, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and financial services. By enabling secure connections over LTE and 5G cellular networks, Infiot helps organizations optimize their operations, enhance security, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.

Auditoria.AI

Venture Round in 2020
Auditoria.AI, Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2019. It specializes in providing innovative financial solutions for enterprise accounting and audit, utilizing advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. The company focuses on enhancing compliance and automating finance back-office processes through its flagship product, which employs natural language processing and predictive analytics. By streamlining operations and reducing redundancy, Auditoria.AI aims to support finance teams in making informed, data-driven decisions and improving overall efficiency.

Heliogen

Series A in 2020
Heliogen, Inc. is a clean energy company based in Pasadena, California, that specializes in renewable energy technology aimed at replacing fossil fuels in heavy industries. Founded in 2013, Heliogen has developed an AI-enabled, modular concentrated solar system that efficiently harnesses sunlight to produce hydrogen and syngas fuels. Its offerings include HelioMax, a closed-loop control system for electricity generation and process heat; HelioHeat, which provides carbon-free high-temperature heat for sectors such as cement, refining, and mining; and HelioFuel, renewable fuels suitable for transportation, heavy equipment, and residential heating. Heliogen's innovative approach aspires to deliver cost-effective, near 24/7 carbon-free energy at scale, marking a significant advancement in sustainable energy solutions.

Vimaan

Series A in 2020
Vimaan is a company specializing in computer vision and AI solutions designed to enhance inventory management in warehouses. Their technology automates and digitizes various inventory tasks, including receiving goods, storing items, picking orders, stock counting, order verification, and shipping. Vimaan's products, such as DockTrack, StorTrack, and PickTrack, are utilized across industries like warehousing, construction management, security, factory automation, and facility maintenance. The company aims to address the persistent challenge of maintaining accurate inventory records in warehouse environments, thereby helping clients optimize their supply chain operations.

BillionToOne

Series A in 2020
BillionToOne Inc. is a precision diagnostics company focused on developing advanced genetic testing platforms that detect and quantify diseases at the molecular level. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company offers a noninvasive prenatal screening solution called UNITY, which analyzes fetal cell-free DNA from a single blood sample provided by the mother. This test can identify single-gene disorders such as cystic fibrosis, spinal muscular atrophy, and thalassemia, thereby providing a safer alternative to invasive procedures like amniocentesis. Beyond prenatal diagnostics, BillionToOne is also developing oncology assays that enable the detection of actionable mutations and monitor tumor burden through blood samples, allowing for more precise therapy selection and monitoring. The company's innovative technologies aim to make genetic testing both accurate and accessible, ensuring that a broader spectrum of patients can benefit from advanced medical diagnostics.

Empirico

Series A in 2020
Empirico is a biotechnology company focused on developing an insights platform that leverages biological data derived from human genetics to facilitate the creation of new medicines. The platform integrates extensive biological datasets and employs programmable biology to enhance target discovery and development processes. This enables researchers to systematically generate, analyze, and prioritize therapeutic hypotheses with a high degree of confidence, thereby advancing the search for innovative treatments. Through its technology, Empirico aims to transform the landscape of drug development by providing actionable insights that can lead to effective medical solutions.

Kleeen Software

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Kleeen Software Inc. is a technology company that specializes in transforming product design and development for enterprise clients by simplifying user experiences. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional office in San Jose, Costa Rica, Kleeen offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) application that employs data science to convert user goals into enterprise-grade user interface (UI) designs and implementations. The company aims to facilitate product innovation by allowing users to create attractive and scalable UIs without the complications typically associated with product, design, and engineering hand-offs. Kleeen Software is often referred to as the "Squarespace of Enterprise Product UI," reflecting its mission to enhance both the speed and quality of the UI development process, ultimately enabling businesses to effectively showcase their core value propositions.

Plexium

Series A in 2019
Plexium, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, specializing in the development of targeted protein degradation therapeutics aimed at treating cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Founded in 2017, Plexium focuses on identifying E3 ligase modulating small molecules to create innovative therapies. The company has developed a screening platform known as DELPhe, which utilizes advanced techniques to miniaturize cell-based assays for high-content readouts. This platform enables the modulation of E3 ligases to selectively target various cancers, including small cell lung and breast tumors, while also inducing immune responses. By exploring next-generation drug candidates that extend beyond traditional approaches, Plexium is poised to uncover new therapeutic possibilities across a wide range of medical applications.

Fortify

Series A in 2019
Fortify is an advanced manufacturing startup focused on transforming additive manufacturing by producing custom, high-performance products. The company has developed a patented technology that integrates 3D printing with magnetics to create aligned reinforced carbon fiber composites. Using a combination of digital light processing and magnetic techniques, Fortify enables engineers to design and manufacture items with optimized material properties tailored for specific applications. Its product offerings range from injection mold tooling to high-performance components suitable for demanding environments. Fortify's innovative approach allows digital component manufacturers to access durable and high-performance composites more efficiently and at reduced costs.

Auquan

Venture Round in 2019
Aquanta Inc. specializes in developing and commercializing smart water heater controllers designed for residential and small commercial storage-style water heaters. Based in Tysons, Virginia, the company offers its products online and aims to address energy inefficiencies in water heating systems. The Aquanta smart water heater controller, which can be retrofitted to existing units, utilizes an enthalpy sensor to monitor energy usage, enabling users to optimize their hot water consumption and reduce costs. By integrating with the growing network of connected devices and the utility smart grid, Aquanta enhances energy management through features such as leak detection and behavioral efficiency management. Founded in 2008 and formerly known as Sunnovations LLC, Aquanta is positioned to play a significant role in improving energy efficiency within the water heating ecosystem.

Vimaan

Seed Round in 2019
Vimaan is a company specializing in computer vision and AI solutions designed to enhance inventory management in warehouses. Their technology automates and digitizes various inventory tasks, including receiving goods, storing items, picking orders, stock counting, order verification, and shipping. Vimaan's products, such as DockTrack, StorTrack, and PickTrack, are utilized across industries like warehousing, construction management, security, factory automation, and facility maintenance. The company aims to address the persistent challenge of maintaining accurate inventory records in warehouse environments, thereby helping clients optimize their supply chain operations.

BillionToOne

Series A in 2019
BillionToOne Inc. is a precision diagnostics company focused on developing advanced genetic testing platforms that detect and quantify diseases at the molecular level. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the company offers a noninvasive prenatal screening solution called UNITY, which analyzes fetal cell-free DNA from a single blood sample provided by the mother. This test can identify single-gene disorders such as cystic fibrosis, spinal muscular atrophy, and thalassemia, thereby providing a safer alternative to invasive procedures like amniocentesis. Beyond prenatal diagnostics, BillionToOne is also developing oncology assays that enable the detection of actionable mutations and monitor tumor burden through blood samples, allowing for more precise therapy selection and monitoring. The company's innovative technologies aim to make genetic testing both accurate and accessible, ensuring that a broader spectrum of patients can benefit from advanced medical diagnostics.

CipherTrace

Venture Round in 2019
CipherTrace provides technologies focused on regulatory compliance, investigative audits, and security within the blockchain economy. The company offers solutions that enhance the safety and security of cryptocurrencies, crypto tokens, and private enterprise blockchains. Its services include anti-money laundering measures, compliance monitoring, and crypto risk intelligence, catering to banks, cryptocurrency exchanges, digital asset businesses, and regulators. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, CipherTrace also maintains offices in New York, Washington D.C., Toronto, London, Frankfurt, and Singapore. The company's expertise covers over 800 currencies, providing visibility into blockchain and virtual asset businesses to protect against cryptocurrency laundering risks while maintaining user privacy. Additionally, CipherTrace collaborates with government agencies to align regulatory frameworks with the evolving landscape of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.

Theta Lake

Seed Round in 2019
Theta Lake, Inc. is a technology company specializing in artificial intelligence-based compliance solutions for digital communications, including video, audio, and collaboration platforms. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, Theta Lake offers The Theta Lake Platform, which employs AI and deep learning to identify compliance risks across various unified communications tools such as Cisco Webex, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Slack. The platform automates the detection of potential compliance issues in real-time, enabling enterprises to effectively manage data exposure, security, and acceptable use risks associated with their communication practices. By providing actionable insights and streamlining compliance workflows, Theta Lake enhances efficiency and reduces the costs associated with compliance management for its business clients.

Fortify

Seed Round in 2019
Fortify is an advanced manufacturing startup focused on transforming additive manufacturing by producing custom, high-performance products. The company has developed a patented technology that integrates 3D printing with magnetics to create aligned reinforced carbon fiber composites. Using a combination of digital light processing and magnetic techniques, Fortify enables engineers to design and manufacture items with optimized material properties tailored for specific applications. Its product offerings range from injection mold tooling to high-performance components suitable for demanding environments. Fortify's innovative approach allows digital component manufacturers to access durable and high-performance composites more efficiently and at reduced costs.

Empirico

Series A in 2018
Empirico is a biotechnology company focused on developing an insights platform that leverages biological data derived from human genetics to facilitate the creation of new medicines. The platform integrates extensive biological datasets and employs programmable biology to enhance target discovery and development processes. This enables researchers to systematically generate, analyze, and prioritize therapeutic hypotheses with a high degree of confidence, thereby advancing the search for innovative treatments. Through its technology, Empirico aims to transform the landscape of drug development by providing actionable insights that can lead to effective medical solutions.

Heliogen

Series A in 2018
Heliogen, Inc. is a clean energy company based in Pasadena, California, that specializes in renewable energy technology aimed at replacing fossil fuels in heavy industries. Founded in 2013, Heliogen has developed an AI-enabled, modular concentrated solar system that efficiently harnesses sunlight to produce hydrogen and syngas fuels. Its offerings include HelioMax, a closed-loop control system for electricity generation and process heat; HelioHeat, which provides carbon-free high-temperature heat for sectors such as cement, refining, and mining; and HelioFuel, renewable fuels suitable for transportation, heavy equipment, and residential heating. Heliogen's innovative approach aspires to deliver cost-effective, near 24/7 carbon-free energy at scale, marking a significant advancement in sustainable energy solutions.

SpinLaunch

Series A in 2018
SpinLaunch Inc. is a spaceflight technology development company based in Long Beach, California, founded in 2014. The company specializes in creating an innovative launch system that utilizes a large mass accelerator, or centrifuge, to propel payloads into space without the use of chemical propellants. This kinetic space launch system is designed to enable on-demand launches of small satellites under various weather conditions. By spinning the payload in a vacuum to minimize friction, SpinLaunch aims to achieve speeds of approximately 3,000 miles per hour, allowing objects to be launched directly into space or providing initial thrust for further ascent with supplemental rockets. Through this approach, SpinLaunch seeks to offer a more cost-effective and sustainable alternative to traditional space launch methods.

CipherTrace

Venture Round in 2018
CipherTrace provides technologies focused on regulatory compliance, investigative audits, and security within the blockchain economy. The company offers solutions that enhance the safety and security of cryptocurrencies, crypto tokens, and private enterprise blockchains. Its services include anti-money laundering measures, compliance monitoring, and crypto risk intelligence, catering to banks, cryptocurrency exchanges, digital asset businesses, and regulators. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, CipherTrace also maintains offices in New York, Washington D.C., Toronto, London, Frankfurt, and Singapore. The company's expertise covers over 800 currencies, providing visibility into blockchain and virtual asset businesses to protect against cryptocurrency laundering risks while maintaining user privacy. Additionally, CipherTrace collaborates with government agencies to align regulatory frameworks with the evolving landscape of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.

Energy Vault

Series A in 2018
Energy Vault SA, founded in 2017 and based in Lugano, Switzerland, specializes in energy storage and transmission equipment designed to support renewable power generation. The company has developed an innovative energy storage technology that utilizes principles of physics and kinetic energy, replacing traditional pumped hydro systems with custom-made cylindrical blocks crafted from low-cost materials. This modular system can be tailored to provide capacities ranging from 10 to 35 MWh and power outputs of up to 5 MW, with a projected lifespan exceeding 30 years without degradation of storage capacity. Energy Vault aims to address the intermittency challenges faced by renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, thereby facilitating a more efficient transition to a sustainable energy future. The company's operations extend across the United States and China, with a significant portion of its revenue generated in the U.S.

CyberAtomics

Seed Round in 2018
CyberAtomics provides technical solutions and predictive analytics AI software.

Macromoltek

Seed Round in 2018
Macromoltek, LLC, established in 2010 and based in Austin, Texas, specializes in computational drug discovery, focusing on antibody therapeutics and diagnostics for pharmaceutical companies. The company's core product, SmrtMolAntibody, is a bioinformatics and molecular modeling software that predicts and optimizes antibody structures from sequence data. It also provides SmrtMol, a user-friendly web interface, and workspace tools for manipulating and analyzing protein structures. Macromoltek's offerings aim to accelerate drug discovery, enabling researchers to target previously undruggable targets and overcome drug resistance, ultimately expediting the development of treatments for various diseases.

nearGroup

Seed Round in 2017
NearGroup Inc. is a social networking application developer based in San Francisco, California, established in 2017. The company operates a chatbot messenger that facilitates connections among users based on proximity, personality, and shared creative interests. Its platform enables neighbors to engage in group chats, share questions and queries, and interact with individuals in their vicinity, fostering a community of like-minded people. By transforming the social and dating culture, NearGroup aims to enhance interpersonal connections in local settings.

Passage AI

Seed Round in 2017
Passage AI, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in creating an artificial intelligence-driven conversational interface platform designed to enhance customer interactions for businesses. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with additional offices in Pune, India; Hubert, Canada; Hamburg, Germany; and Tokyo, Japan, Passage AI enables companies to design, build, and deploy chatbots across various channels, including websites, mobile platforms, messaging services, and voice interfaces. The platform incorporates advanced natural language processing and deep learning technologies, allowing businesses to automate customer service, marketing, IT, human resources, and virtual assistance tasks. Additionally, the platform features tools for adding intents, webhooks, and decision trees, along with a real-time analytics dashboard to monitor performance. As of February 2020, Passage AI operates as a subsidiary of ServiceNow, Inc.

Fortanix

Series A in 2017
Fortanix Inc. is a cybersecurity company headquartered in Mountain View, California, with an additional office in Singapore. Founded in 2016, it specializes in developing advanced security solutions for mobile, cloud, and enterprise platforms. The company's flagship product, the Self-Defending Key Management Service (SDKMS), combines key generation, management, and encryption-as-a-service into a single, highly secure cloud-native solution. Leveraging Intel SGX, Fortanix's Runtime Encryption technology safeguards keys, data, and applications even in compromised environments, protecting against unauthorized access by malicious users. Additional offerings include the Fortanix Confidential Computing Enclave Manager, which enables secure application execution in confidential environments, and the Fortanix Cloud Key Manager, designed to protect sensitive data during cloud migration. Fortanix’s solutions are available as both Software as a Service for cloud customers and as licensed software for on-premises deployment. The company has established strategic partnerships with major firms such as Equinix and IBM Cloud and has garnered recognition as a Gartner Cool Vendor, reflecting its innovative contributions to the field of cybersecurity.

Kemvi

Seed Round in 2017
Kemvi, Inc. is a developer of artificial general intelligence technology, focused on enhancing the B2B transaction ecosystem. Founded by a team from Columbia and MIT in 2012, the company is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional office in San Francisco, California. Kemvi's flagship product, DeepGraph, is an analytic engine that learns about individuals, companies, and markets to streamline business interactions. It integrates with popular platforms such as Gmail and Outlook, allowing it to analyze deal histories, generate targeted messaging for potential buyers, and nurture leads until engagement occurs. The company has a strong background in addressing complex data challenges, having advised various government agencies and been recognized in prominent publications. As of 2017, Kemvi operates as a subsidiary of HubSpot, Inc.

Vimaan

Seed Round in 2017
Vimaan is a company specializing in computer vision and AI solutions designed to enhance inventory management in warehouses. Their technology automates and digitizes various inventory tasks, including receiving goods, storing items, picking orders, stock counting, order verification, and shipping. Vimaan's products, such as DockTrack, StorTrack, and PickTrack, are utilized across industries like warehousing, construction management, security, factory automation, and facility maintenance. The company aims to address the persistent challenge of maintaining accurate inventory records in warehouse environments, thereby helping clients optimize their supply chain operations.

Koopid

Seed Round in 2017
Koopid Inc., established in 2016 and based in San Ramon, California, specializes in AI-driven customer service and messaging solutions. The company develops intelligent chatbots, mobile messaging tools, and augmented reality features, aiming to enhance customer experiences across various channels. Koopid's core offering is an AI-powered CX Orchestration platform that integrates automation with human touchpoints, transforming traditional contact centers into digital-first operations.

Auquan

Seed Round in 2012
Aquanta Inc. specializes in developing and commercializing smart water heater controllers designed for residential and small commercial storage-style water heaters. Based in Tysons, Virginia, the company offers its products online and aims to address energy inefficiencies in water heating systems. The Aquanta smart water heater controller, which can be retrofitted to existing units, utilizes an enthalpy sensor to monitor energy usage, enabling users to optimize their hot water consumption and reduce costs. By integrating with the growing network of connected devices and the utility smart grid, Aquanta enhances energy management through features such as leak detection and behavioral efficiency management. Founded in 2008 and formerly known as Sunnovations LLC, Aquanta is positioned to play a significant role in improving energy efficiency within the water heating ecosystem.

Yoodli

Yoodli is an AI-enabled platform designed to enhance users' communication skills through real-time feedback. The platform allows individuals to practice public speaking by recording their video presentations and receiving constructive critiques on various aspects of their delivery, including word choice, eye contact, and gestures. By creating a pressure-free environment, Yoodli enables users to refine their communication abilities effectively, making it a valuable tool for personal and professional development.
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