Glacier develops AI-enabled recycling robots for recycling facilities. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company creates affordable, high-performing, and space-efficient robots that automate the sorting of recyclable materials. Its platform combines artificial intelligence-powered sensors and robotics to streamline operations, improve sorting accuracy, and increase profitability for waste facilities.
Plaid
Venture Round in 2025
Plaid is a technology platform that provides APIs and developer tools to connect consumer bank accounts and financial data with applications. It enables developers to build modern financial services by offering infrastructure and intelligence tools that allow access to transactions, authentication for bank accounts, identity verification, real-time balances, asset verification, and income data. Its products include Transactions, Auth, Identity, Balance, Assets, and Income, supporting personal finance, consumer payments, lending, banking and brokerage, and business finance solutions. Plaid serves developers from startups to large financial institutions, helping democratize financial services with a developer-friendly experience. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Instabase
Series D in 2025
Instabase, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing a platform that automates document processing workflows and analyzes unstructured data. The platform integrates various capabilities, including optical character recognition, data classification and extraction, and natural language processing, allowing organizations across sectors such as insurance, finance, and healthcare to streamline operations and improve decision-making. Additionally, Instabase provides a developer kit that enables the creation of customized business applications, helping institutions embed artificial intelligence into their systems and processes. Through its innovative solutions, Instabase aims to address significant business challenges and facilitate transformational outcomes for its clients.
Outrider develops autonomous electric trucks and management software for logistics hubs. Its technology automates yard operations, enhancing safety and efficiency for large enterprises.
PayZen is a healthcare fintech company that helps patients manage out-of-pocket medical expenses by offering flexible, transparent payment plans and non-recourse financing. The platform enables patients to pay bills over time while helping providers accelerate cash flow and reduce costly collections. It uses AI-powered risk assessment to tailor each plan to the individual patient, supporting affordable payments without upfront burden. Founded in 2019 in San Francisco by Ariel Rosenthal, Itzik Cohen, and Tobias Mezger, PayZen aims to reduce financial barriers to care while enabling providers to focus on delivering services.
Moximed develops and provides the Atlas System, an implantable joint unloader designed to alleviate pain and preserve mobility in patients with medial compartment knee osteoarthritis. Its outpatient treatment option aims to improve quality of life for those not responsive to other therapies or candidates for knee replacement.
SafeBase, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in cloud-based security software aimed at helping organizations establish and enhance their security programs. The company’s offerings include a smart trust center platform that facilitates the sharing of security posture and automates access to sensitive documents. SafeBase provides solutions such as SafeBase Inspected, which features a website badge linking to a custom security status page, as well as custom security checklists and continuous monitoring of security systems. Additionally, the software assists organizations in configuring security policies, thereby enabling them to implement robust security practices effectively.
Xaira Therapeutics
Venture Round in 2024
Xaira Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that leverages artificial intelligence to revolutionize drug discovery and development. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Xaira brings together machine learning experts, expansive data generation, and robust therapeutic product development to advance treatments for various diseases.
Lily AI is an innovative e-commerce product discovery platform based in Mountain View, California, that focuses on enhancing the sales performance of brands and retailers. The company specializes in integrating customer-centric product attributes into various facets of the e-commerce ecosystem, including site search engines and recommendation systems. By aligning brand messaging with customer intent, Lily AI improves on-site search, personalized product discovery, and demand prediction. This approach enables retailers, particularly in the fashion, home, and beauty sectors, to achieve significant increases in traffic, conversion rates, revenue, and brand loyalty.
Regulus Therapeutics
Post in 2024
Regulus Therapeutics Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in the discovery and development of microRNA-targeted therapies for various diseases. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company focuses on innovative treatments for conditions such as kidney diseases and viral infections. Its lead product candidates include RG-012, an anti-miR targeting miR-21, currently in Phase II clinical trials for Alport syndrome, and RGLS4326, an anti-miR targeting miR-17, which is undergoing Phase Ib clinical trials for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease. Additionally, Regulus is advancing a pipeline of preclinical drug candidates, including RGLS5579 to inhibit miR-10b, as well as programs aimed at treating Hepatitis B virus and Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis. The company's work leverages the recent scientific advancements in microRNA research, which play a crucial role in regulating gene expression.
Glacier
Venture Round in 2024
Glacier develops AI-enabled recycling robots for recycling facilities. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company creates affordable, high-performing, and space-efficient robots that automate the sorting of recyclable materials. Its platform combines artificial intelligence-powered sensors and robotics to streamline operations, improve sorting accuracy, and increase profitability for waste facilities.
VAST Data
Series E in 2023
VAST Data, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing innovative data storage solutions. Headquartered in New York, with additional offices in San Jose, California, the company offers a universal storage platform that utilizes Intel’s Optane SSDs as a cache for data stored on quad-level cell (QLC) SSDs. VAST Data's solutions cater to various sectors, including animation and visual effects, deep learning, life sciences, media and broadcasting, and enterprise backup and recovery. The platform is designed to enhance productivity, streamline data management, and accelerate time-to-insight for workload-intensive applications, making it particularly valuable for AI-driven organizations. Founded in 2016, VAST Data has rapidly established itself as a leading player in the data infrastructure market.
Mojo Vision
Series A in 2023
Founded in 2015, Mojo Vision specializes in developing and commercializing advanced micro-LED display technology for various applications. The company is renowned for creating the world's smallest dynamic display for augmented reality smart contact lenses. Headquartered in Saratoga, California, Mojo Vision aims to disrupt the $160 billion display industry with its proprietary quantum-dot technology.
Pulumi Corporation
Series C in 2023
Founded in 2017, Pulumi Corporation operates an infrastructure-as-code platform for developing cloud software. It offers Pulumi SDK, an open-source tool enabling developers to create, deploy, and manage cloud applications and infrastructure using code. The company also provides a web console for collaborative delivery and management of cloud apps and infrastructure across public, private, or hybrid environments.
Gossamer Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego that specializes in the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative therapeutic products targeting significant unmet medical needs. Founded by former executives from Receptos, the company focuses on areas such as immunology, inflammation, fibrosis, and oncology. Its pipeline includes several promising candidates: Seralutinib, aimed at addressing pulmonary arterial hypertension; GB004, for inflammatory bowel disease; GB1275, targeting various oncology indications; and GB001, designed for moderate-to-severe eosinophilic asthma. Gossamer Bio's strategy involves leveraging a rich in-licensing environment to enhance its therapeutic offerings, supported by a team recognized for their successful track record in drug development.
Instabase
Series C in 2023
Instabase, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing a platform that automates document processing workflows and analyzes unstructured data. The platform integrates various capabilities, including optical character recognition, data classification and extraction, and natural language processing, allowing organizations across sectors such as insurance, finance, and healthcare to streamline operations and improve decision-making. Additionally, Instabase provides a developer kit that enables the creation of customized business applications, helping institutions embed artificial intelligence into their systems and processes. Through its innovative solutions, Instabase aims to address significant business challenges and facilitate transformational outcomes for its clients.
Strive Health
Series C in 2023
Strive Health, LLC is a company focused on providing comprehensive solutions for chronic kidney disease. Founded in 2018 and based in Denver, Colorado, Strive Health operates dialysis centers and employs advanced predictive analytics to enhance patient care. The company offers a high-touch, technology-enabled clinical model that supports patients throughout their healthcare journey, from primary care engagement to dialysis treatment. By utilizing comparative and predictive data, Strive Health aims to identify at-risk patients and transform the management of kidney disease, promoting earlier intervention and increasing the adoption of home dialysis. This innovative approach not only improves patient outcomes but also seeks to reduce inpatient utilization, ultimately enhancing the overall experience for individuals dealing with chronic kidney conditions.
Sundeck
Seed Round in 2023
Founded in 2022, Sundeck is a Santa Clara-based company specializing in data infrastructure and analytics. It offers a platform that customizes Snowflake's behavior for every query, providing features such as warehouse optimization, adaptive controls, cost management, and new query syntax.
Regulus Therapeutics
Post in 2023
Regulus Therapeutics Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in the discovery and development of microRNA-targeted therapies for various diseases. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company focuses on innovative treatments for conditions such as kidney diseases and viral infections. Its lead product candidates include RG-012, an anti-miR targeting miR-21, currently in Phase II clinical trials for Alport syndrome, and RGLS4326, an anti-miR targeting miR-17, which is undergoing Phase Ib clinical trials for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease. Additionally, Regulus is advancing a pipeline of preclinical drug candidates, including RGLS5579 to inhibit miR-10b, as well as programs aimed at treating Hepatitis B virus and Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis. The company's work leverages the recent scientific advancements in microRNA research, which play a crucial role in regulating gene expression.
Mojo Vision
Series C in 2023
Founded in 2015, Mojo Vision specializes in developing and commercializing advanced micro-LED display technology for various applications. The company is renowned for creating the world's smallest dynamic display for augmented reality smart contact lenses. Headquartered in Saratoga, California, Mojo Vision aims to disrupt the $160 billion display industry with its proprietary quantum-dot technology.
Relievant Medsystems
Venture Round in 2023
Relievant Medsystems, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing innovative solutions for chronic axial low back pain. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a development office in Sunnyvale, California, the company has created the Intracept System. This minimally invasive procedure specifically targets the basivertebral nerve, providing relief by blocking pain signal transmission. The Intracept System offers patients a low-risk therapy option aimed at alleviating chronic vertebrogenic low back pain.
Founded in 2021, OP3N is a global Web3 superapp that serves as a one-stop-shop for communication, connection, and commerce with on-chain interactions. It aims to create a more frictionless, decentralized, and democratized creator economy by consolidating tools needed for minting, sharing, and engaging with digital goods and tokens into one unified interface. Co-led by Jaeson Ma and Eric Tu, OP3N is headquartered in Los Angeles.
Fabric8Labs
Series B in 2023
Fabric8Labs, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2015 and located in La Jolla, California, specializing in non-thermal metal 3D printing. The company has developed a proprietary process that combines stereo-lithography and electro-deposition, providing an innovative alternative to traditional powder bed fusion technologies. This method eliminates the reliance on metal powders, vacuum chambers, and lasers, which significantly reduces manufacturing costs while enhancing material quality. Fabric8Labs' technology allows clients to use cartridges that simplify the additive manufacturing process and facilitate the safe disposal of used salt cartridges, thereby promoting efficiency and sustainability in metal 3D printing.
Crowdbotics
Series B in 2023
Crowdbotics is an application development platform that provides an enterprise-grade solution for building, modernizing and deploying web and mobile applications. It offers a library of production-grade components and a network of on-call experts to help product managers translate ideas into working code, selecting effective components and workflows. The platform handles infrastructure, implementation, maintenance, operations, monitoring and security for the life of a project, and uses artificial intelligence to map application requirements to existing code modules while capturing business logic and developer intent. It supports modernization, onboarding and governance by integrating with current tools and infrastructure, enabling enterprises to modernize legacy systems, reduce development risk and improve engineering efficiency.
Outrider develops autonomous electric trucks and management software for logistics hubs. Its technology automates yard operations, enhancing safety and efficiency for large enterprises.
SetPoint Medical Corporation
Venture Round in 2023
SetPoint Medical Corporation is a clinical-stage medical device company developing implantable neuromodulation therapies to treat chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Its platform uses vagus nerve stimulation to activate the body's inflammatory reflex, aiming to produce a systemic immune-restorative effect and offer an alternative to drug therapy for conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease. Based in Valencia, California.
Minerva Surgical
Post in 2022
Minerva Surgical Inc. is a medical technology company based in Redwood City, California, dedicated to women's healthcare. Founded in 2008, the company specializes in developing, manufacturing, and commercializing minimally invasive solutions for uterine health. Its flagship product, the Minerva Endometrial Ablation System, is designed to treat abnormal uterine bleeding, a common issue affecting many women. Minerva Surgical offers a comprehensive range of alternatives to hysterectomy, aiming to address the underlying causes of abnormal uterine bleeding while preserving the uterus. These solutions are applicable in various medical environments and seek to overcome the limitations of traditional treatment methods, providing women with effective and less invasive options for their healthcare needs.
Gladly
Venture Round in 2022
Gladly, established in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in cloud-based software for contact centers serving B2C brands. Its platform enables seamless, omnichannel customer communication across voice, email, messaging, chat, and social media, empowering agents and fostering customer loyalty through positive experiences.
Escient Pharmaceuticals
Series C in 2022
Escient Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, specializing in the development and manufacture of G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR)-targeted drugs aimed at treating neuro-immuno-inflammatory and autoreactive diseases. Founded in 2017, Escient focuses on harnessing the therapeutic potential of specific orphan GPCRs, particularly the Mas-Related G-Protein Receptors (Mrgprs). The company aims to provide innovative therapies for a variety of conditions, including mast cell-mediated disorders and cholestatic pruritus, thereby expanding treatment options for healthcare providers facing these complex diseases.
Dandelion Energy
Series B in 2022
Dandelion Energy, Inc. is a Palo Alto, California-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in affordable geothermal heating and cooling solutions. The company replaces traditional air conditioning and heating systems with an innovative home geothermal system that utilizes a powerful heat pump and underground pipes to transfer heat between the earth and the residence. This system is designed to harness thermal energy from below the earth's surface to regulate indoor temperatures and provide hot water, allowing homeowners to transition from conventional heating fuels to a more sustainable geothermal alternative. Dandelion Energy is committed to making renewable heating and cooling accessible and cost-effective for homeowners.
Merge simplifies secure data access by offering Unified APIs across key software categories like HRIS, accounting, CRM, and file storage. It handles the entire integration lifecycle, from initial build to maintenance, enabling thousands of companies to unblock sales, reduce churn, accelerate product launch, and save engineering resources.
Swift Navigation
Series D in 2022
Swift Navigation is a technology company that delivers precise GNSS positioning solutions for autonomous and automated systems across automotive, robotics, aerospace, agriculture, and industrial applications. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco with an additional location in Melbourne, Australia, the company develops hardware and software that enable centimeter-level real-time positioning through multi-band, multi-constellation RTK receivers and complementary offerings such as a ruggedized module, a positioning engine, and cloud-based corrections. Its product lineup includes Piksi Multi GNSS receivers, Duro rugged receivers, Starling positioning engine, and Skylark cloud corrections, along with related modules, antennas, radios, and cables. The end-to-end GNSS platform supports low-cost, high-accuracy positioning for autonomous vehicles, drones, robots, precision agriculture, surveying, and other industrial uses.
Theorycraft Games
Series B in 2022
Theorycraft Games operates as an independent game development studio that operates remotely. The company is in process of developing its first game codenamed Loki.
Theorycraft was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, United States.
Allakos is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing antibody-based therapeutics targeting immunomodulatory receptors on immune effector cells. Its pipeline focuses on allergic, inflammatory, and proliferative diseases, with lead programs targeting Siglec-6 (AK006) and Siglec-8.
Higlobe
Funding Round in 2022
Founded in 2020, Higlobe is an international payment platform headquartered in Palo Alto, California. It facilitates payments for overseas freelancers and independent workers with U.S. business clients, offering zero transaction fees.
Moximed develops and provides the Atlas System, an implantable joint unloader designed to alleviate pain and preserve mobility in patients with medial compartment knee osteoarthritis. Its outpatient treatment option aims to improve quality of life for those not responsive to other therapies or candidates for knee replacement.
Everside Health
Venture Round in 2022
Founded in 2010, Everside Health provides direct primary care services, offering convenient on-site, near-site, and virtual care options for its members. The company's data-driven approach aligns incentives to benefit patients, physicians, and benefit providers while reducing the total cost of care.
Gossamer Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego that specializes in the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative therapeutic products targeting significant unmet medical needs. Founded by former executives from Receptos, the company focuses on areas such as immunology, inflammation, fibrosis, and oncology. Its pipeline includes several promising candidates: Seralutinib, aimed at addressing pulmonary arterial hypertension; GB004, for inflammatory bowel disease; GB1275, targeting various oncology indications; and GB001, designed for moderate-to-severe eosinophilic asthma. Gossamer Bio's strategy involves leveraging a rich in-licensing environment to enhance its therapeutic offerings, supported by a team recognized for their successful track record in drug development.
Echodyne, established in 2014 and based in Kirkland, Washington, specializes in developing and marketing metamaterials-based radar systems. The company offers a range of radar solutions, including 3D Security radar for all-weather, compact, and solid-state sensor performance; Metamaterial Electronically Scanning Array (MESA) technology for high-performance phased-array radar at breakthrough cost levels; and Echoguard for ground-based airspace management. Additionally, Echodyne provides Acuity Software for customization and data processing, along with various deployment kits and accessories. Their products cater to commercial markets, government, defense, and industry, enabling autonomous applications in drones, vehicles, and heavy machinery, even in complex and challenging environments.
Lily AI
Venture Round in 2022
Lily AI is an innovative e-commerce product discovery platform based in Mountain View, California, that focuses on enhancing the sales performance of brands and retailers. The company specializes in integrating customer-centric product attributes into various facets of the e-commerce ecosystem, including site search engines and recommendation systems. By aligning brand messaging with customer intent, Lily AI improves on-site search, personalized product discovery, and demand prediction. This approach enables retailers, particularly in the fashion, home, and beauty sectors, to achieve significant increases in traffic, conversion rates, revenue, and brand loyalty.
Assembled
Series B in 2022
Assembled, Inc. is a workforce management platform based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2018. The company specializes in enhancing customer support operations for modern organizations by automating key processes such as contact forecasting, staffing calculations, and productivity reporting. Its platform allows teams to effectively forecast support volumes and develop appropriate staffing plans, eliminating the need for cumbersome spreadsheets and disparate internal tools. Assembled offers an intuitive team calendar that accommodates various time zones and specializations, integrating seamlessly with popular tools like Google Calendar and Slack to facilitate collaboration. Additionally, it provides visibility into support schedules and performance metrics, including response times, across all organizational levels. By streamlining these processes, Assembled empowers organizations to make informed decisions, ultimately improving their customer support capabilities.
Mashgin is a California-based developer of AI-driven self-checkout kiosks used in cafeterias, convenience stores, specialty and travel retail. The system uses computer vision, deep learning, and real-time 3D technology to recognize items and handle multiple items in a single scan, speeding up checkout. The kiosks are deployed at hundreds of locations and serve tens of thousands of customers daily.
Glacier
Seed Round in 2022
Glacier develops AI-enabled recycling robots for recycling facilities. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company creates affordable, high-performing, and space-efficient robots that automate the sorting of recyclable materials. Its platform combines artificial intelligence-powered sensors and robotics to streamline operations, improve sorting accuracy, and increase profitability for waste facilities.
Genies empowers individuals to create personalized digital avatars for expression across social media and messaging platforms. It offers tools for users to design avatars, avatar fashion lines, worlds, and interactive experiences, enabling brands to drive engagement through exclusive digital goods.
Built Robotics
Series C in 2022
Built Robotics develops automation technology for the construction industry by turning heavy equipment into autonomous robots with AI-guided software that integrates sensors such as GPS, cameras, and Lidar. The systems retrofit onto earthmoving equipment to enable autonomous operation on job sites, supporting projects such as wind farms, oil and gas pipelines, mining, and housing developments, and they are used to automate repetitive tasks in solar projects to accelerate the transition to clean energy.
Antimatter
Series A in 2022
Antimatter is a company that provides cryptographic infrastructure services aimed at enhancing data security for B2B SaaS businesses. Founded in 2021 and located in Oakland, California, Antimatter's technology utilizes secure enclaves found in major cloud platforms to transparently encrypt customer data. This approach allows clients to adhere to stringent data security and privacy standards without necessitating any modifications to their existing code. By addressing the critical challenges of data security, Antimatter offers a solution that streamlines the protection of sensitive information for its customers.
SafeBase, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in cloud-based security software aimed at helping organizations establish and enhance their security programs. The company’s offerings include a smart trust center platform that facilitates the sharing of security posture and automates access to sensitive documents. SafeBase provides solutions such as SafeBase Inspected, which features a website badge linking to a custom security status page, as well as custom security checklists and continuous monitoring of security systems. Additionally, the software assists organizations in configuring security policies, thereby enabling them to implement robust security practices effectively.
Cohere Technologies
Series D in 2022
Founded in 2010, Cohere Technologies specializes in enhancing mobile and wireless networks. Its core innovation is Orthogonal Time Frequency Space (OTFS), a novel modulation scheme designed to increase bandwidth and throughput for wireless applications.
HackerOne
Series E in 2022
HackerOne, established in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, operates a platform that connects businesses with cybersecurity researchers, known as "hackers". This platform facilitates ethical hacking, where these professionals identify vulnerabilities in companies' software applications. HackerOne mediates between the hackers and the businesses, enabling secure collaboration to improve security and protect consumer data. The company's services include bug bounty solutions, vulnerability disclosure programs, and coordination processes, helping organizations reduce security risks and build trust with their customers.
FTX US Derivatives
Series A in 2022
FTX US is a bitcoin options exchange designed to assist both individual traders and institutions in trading. FTX US allows users to trade a variety of digital assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and Dogecoin. The company was founded by Sam Bankman-Fried and Gary Wang in 2020 and is based in San Francisco, California.
Founded in 2012, Virtru specializes in data security solutions. Its platform enables businesses to protect sensitive information throughout its lifecycle without compromising ease of use, supporting compliance and maintaining control over data.
Smartcar develops a platform that enables mobility businesses to integrate their apps with connected vehicles. Its API allows retrieval of vehicle data like location, EV charging status, and remote locking/unlocking, facilitating seamless interactions between users and their cars.
Aquabyte
Venture Round in 2022
Founded in 2017, Aquabyte specializes in developing smart camera systems and machine learning models for aquaculture. Its solutions include real-time sea lice counting, biomass monitoring, appetite detection, and feed optimization, aiming to enhance fish farm efficiency, sustainability, and profitability.
Mojo Vision
Series B in 2022
Founded in 2015, Mojo Vision specializes in developing and commercializing advanced micro-LED display technology for various applications. The company is renowned for creating the world's smallest dynamic display for augmented reality smart contact lenses. Headquartered in Saratoga, California, Mojo Vision aims to disrupt the $160 billion display industry with its proprietary quantum-dot technology.
Sorriso Pharmaceuticals
Series A in 2021
Founded in 2020 and headquartered in San Diego, California, Sorriso Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company dedicated to developing disease-modifying antibodies for treating inflammatory diseases such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Its proprietary platform generates potent antibodies designed for oral delivery, aiming to maintain therapeutic activity throughout the intestinal system.
Anyscale develops and operates distributed programming platforms for simplifying distributed AI development. It offers Ray, an open-source framework enabling software developers and machine learning engineers to scale applications effortlessly from a laptop to the cloud.
Regulus Therapeutics
Post in 2021
Regulus Therapeutics Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in the discovery and development of microRNA-targeted therapies for various diseases. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company focuses on innovative treatments for conditions such as kidney diseases and viral infections. Its lead product candidates include RG-012, an anti-miR targeting miR-21, currently in Phase II clinical trials for Alport syndrome, and RGLS4326, an anti-miR targeting miR-17, which is undergoing Phase Ib clinical trials for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease. Additionally, Regulus is advancing a pipeline of preclinical drug candidates, including RGLS5579 to inhibit miR-10b, as well as programs aimed at treating Hepatitis B virus and Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis. The company's work leverages the recent scientific advancements in microRNA research, which play a crucial role in regulating gene expression.
Merge simplifies secure data access by offering Unified APIs across key software categories like HRIS, accounting, CRM, and file storage. It handles the entire integration lifecycle, from initial build to maintenance, enabling thousands of companies to unblock sales, reduce churn, accelerate product launch, and save engineering resources.
Contra is a networking platform founded in 2019 by Ben Huffman and Gajus Kuizinas. It connects independent professionals with flexible work opportunities through an exclusive community, enabling freelancers to earn a living on their own terms.
Stride Health
Series C in 2021
Stride Health, Inc. is a health benefits platform that specializes in providing affordable health coverage options for independent workers and part-time employees in the United States. The company offers a range of services, including dental plans, doctor and prescription insurance plans, and various health coverage options tailored to meet the needs of its customers. Stride Health simplifies the enrollment process by guiding users through selecting the most cost-effective health plans, aiming to optimize their tax benefits and enhance their take-home pay. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, the company was previously known as Covered, Inc. and rebranded to Stride Health, Inc. in March 2013. Stride Health also provides personal advisory services to assist clients in navigating the complexities of their health insurance options.
Allay Therapeutics
Series C in 2021
Allay Therapeutics is pioneering ultra-sustained pain therapeutics to transform post-surgical pain management. Its proprietary platform combines non-opioid analgesics and biopolymers to create dissolvable therapeutics delivering pain relief within targeted sites over weeks, significantly longer than current treatments. The company's lead product candidate, ATX101, is in Phase 2 clinical trials for total knee replacement surgeries.
Databricks
Series H in 2021
Databricks offers a unified data analytics platform that simplifies data integration, enables real-time experimentation, and facilitates robust deployment of production applications for developers and data scientists. Serving diverse industries worldwide, Databricks' platform supports collaborative data science, machine learning workflows, and integrates with various cloud services.
Rapid Robotics
Series B in 2021
Rapid Robotics is a provider of industrial automation solutions focused on robotic arms and palletizing systems for manufacturing and logistics. The company develops and deploys affordable robotic workcells and software that combine AI and vision-based capabilities to handle a range of palletizing and material-handling tasks. Its offerings enable rapid deployment, often in hours rather than weeks, and aim to lower operating costs while increasing production capacity, efficiency, and quality. Through a Robot-as-a-Service model, Rapid Robotics helps sites scale automation without the burden of ownership or extensive custom programming. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company targets manufacturers facing labor shortages and rising fulfillment complexity by delivering flexible, service-driven automation that improves margins and throughput.
Shape Therapeutics
Series B in 2021
Shape Therapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on RNA-editing gene therapy for various medical conditions, including neurodegenerative disorders, oncology, metabolic diseases, and rare genetic disorders. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company utilizes its proprietary RNAfix technology to edit RNA using the body’s natural cellular machinery. This approach minimizes risks associated with immunogenicity, cellular toxicity, and unintended DNA editing. Shape Therapeutics is dedicated to advancing its innovative platforms for payload, delivery, and manufacturing to enable the development of effective treatments, aiming to address critical health challenges and improve patient outcomes.
Founded in 2014, Metabase is an open-source analytics and business intelligence application that enables users to create dashboards and share insights. Its platform offers professional services such as managed hosting and custom implementation assistance.
Merge simplifies secure data access by offering Unified APIs across key software categories like HRIS, accounting, CRM, and file storage. It handles the entire integration lifecycle, from initial build to maintenance, enabling thousands of companies to unblock sales, reduce churn, accelerate product launch, and save engineering resources.
Collective Health
Series F in 2021
Collective Health provides a cloud-based health benefits platform that unifies medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, and related programs into a single administration experience, helping employers simplify benefits, guide employees in understanding and navigating care, and manage costs and outcomes. The platform offers integrated administration of all health plans through one portal, with live concierge support and digital tools to find and manage care, and connects employees with medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision providers. Headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Chicago and Lehi, it aims to reduce the administrative burden of delivering benefits while improving member experience and overall health outcomes.
Genies empowers individuals to create personalized digital avatars for expression across social media and messaging platforms. It offers tools for users to design avatars, avatar fashion lines, worlds, and interactive experiences, enabling brands to drive engagement through exclusive digital goods.
Willow Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, specializes in the manufacture of wearable breast pumps for women. The company offers a range of products including milk bags, accessories such as flanges and tubes, and replacement parts. Willow's flagship product is an in-bra wearable breast pump designed to provide mothers with mobility and hands-free convenience during breastfeeding. The company also provides pumping bras, cases, and other breastfeeding essentials.
TAE Technologies
Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 1998, TAE Technologies is dedicated to developing clean fusion energy through advanced particle accelerator and plasma physics. Its mission is to create a sustainable energy source with no harmful byproducts.
Plaid is a technology platform that provides APIs and developer tools to connect consumer bank accounts and financial data with applications. It enables developers to build modern financial services by offering infrastructure and intelligence tools that allow access to transactions, authentication for bank accounts, identity verification, real-time balances, asset verification, and income data. Its products include Transactions, Auth, Identity, Balance, Assets, and Income, supporting personal finance, consumer payments, lending, banking and brokerage, and business finance solutions. Plaid serves developers from startups to large financial institutions, helping democratize financial services with a developer-friendly experience. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Patreon operates a platform that connects content creators and artists with their patrons. It enables creators to fund their work through recurring payments from patrons, who gain access to exclusive content and benefits in return.
Rapid Robotics
Series A in 2021
Rapid Robotics is a provider of industrial automation solutions focused on robotic arms and palletizing systems for manufacturing and logistics. The company develops and deploys affordable robotic workcells and software that combine AI and vision-based capabilities to handle a range of palletizing and material-handling tasks. Its offerings enable rapid deployment, often in hours rather than weeks, and aim to lower operating costs while increasing production capacity, efficiency, and quality. Through a Robot-as-a-Service model, Rapid Robotics helps sites scale automation without the burden of ownership or extensive custom programming. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company targets manufacturers facing labor shortages and rising fulfillment complexity by delivering flexible, service-driven automation that improves margins and throughput.
Cleo Labs, Inc. is a family support platform that offers pregnancy consultancy and parenthood guidance services to working parents. The company provides a range of consultation services, including lactation support, birth preparation, child wellness, and sleep consulting, as well as career coaching and immediate post-birth assistance. Cleo's mobile application connects families with certified care practitioners, facilitating their journey from fertility through parenting children up to age five. By partnering with employers, Cleo aims to enhance workplace culture, improve employee retention, and foster diverse and inclusive environments. The company operates globally, serving clients in over 50 countries and has collaborated with notable organizations such as eBay and LinkedIn. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, Cleo was previously known as Instacare Group, Inc. before rebranding in 2018.
Strive Health
Series B in 2021
Strive Health, LLC is a company focused on providing comprehensive solutions for chronic kidney disease. Founded in 2018 and based in Denver, Colorado, Strive Health operates dialysis centers and employs advanced predictive analytics to enhance patient care. The company offers a high-touch, technology-enabled clinical model that supports patients throughout their healthcare journey, from primary care engagement to dialysis treatment. By utilizing comparative and predictive data, Strive Health aims to identify at-risk patients and transform the management of kidney disease, promoting earlier intervention and increasing the adoption of home dialysis. This innovative approach not only improves patient outcomes but also seeks to reduce inpatient utilization, ultimately enhancing the overall experience for individuals dealing with chronic kidney conditions.
Theorycraft Games
Series A in 2021
Theorycraft Games operates as an independent game development studio that operates remotely. The company is in process of developing its first game codenamed Loki.
Theorycraft was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, United States.
Satsuma Pharmaceuticals
Post in 2021
Satsuma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative treatments for migraine. The company's lead product candidate, STS101, is a drug-device combination that incorporates a proprietary dry-powder formulation of dihydroergotamine mesylate. Designed for self-administration, STS101 utilizes a pre-filled, single-use nasal delivery device, enhancing patient convenience and accessibility. The product is currently undergoing Phase III clinical trials, marking a significant step in its development. Founded in 2016, Satsuma is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.
Burrow, Inc. is a New York-based company that designs, manufactures, and supplies luxury furniture for residential use. Founded in 2016, Burrow specializes in creating easy-to-move and customizable seating options such as sofas, sectionals, loveseats, and armchairs, as well as tables, rugs, and various accessories. The furniture is crafted from sustainably-sourced hardwood and features non-toxic, scratch- and stain-resistant fabrics. Burrow aims to provide customers with comfortable and stylish furnishing alternatives while avoiding traditional retail markups. The company operates showrooms in several states, including Washington, Massachusetts, Texas, and California, and also sells its products online. Additionally, Burrow has a manufacturing facility located in Mexico City, Mexico.
Dandelion Energy
Series B in 2021
Dandelion Energy, Inc. is a Palo Alto, California-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in affordable geothermal heating and cooling solutions. The company replaces traditional air conditioning and heating systems with an innovative home geothermal system that utilizes a powerful heat pump and underground pipes to transfer heat between the earth and the residence. This system is designed to harness thermal energy from below the earth's surface to regulate indoor temperatures and provide hot water, allowing homeowners to transition from conventional heating fuels to a more sustainable geothermal alternative. Dandelion Energy is committed to making renewable heating and cooling accessible and cost-effective for homeowners.
Sagimet Biosciences
Venture Round in 2021
Sagimet Biosciences is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapeutics to treat diseases like nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and certain cancers. The company specializes in targeting dysfunctional metabolic pathways, with a particular expertise in fatty acid synthase (FASN) biology.
Metromile is a digital auto insurance platform that uses data science to offer personalized policies based on actual mileage driven, providing real-time insights and potential savings of up to 47% compared to traditional insurance methods. It offers features such as automated claims processing, smart driving analytics via its mobile app, and theft tracking.
Databricks
Series G in 2021
Databricks offers a unified data analytics platform that simplifies data integration, enables real-time experimentation, and facilitates robust deployment of production applications for developers and data scientists. Serving diverse industries worldwide, Databricks' platform supports collaborative data science, machine learning workflows, and integrates with various cloud services.
Robinhood
Convertible Note in 2021
Robinhood is a fintech company that provides an online and mobile app-based discount stock brokerage for self-directed investors, offering zero-commission trading of stocks, options, ETFs and cryptocurrencies. The platform also supports cash management and aims to democratize access to financial markets through a single app built on proprietary technology. It designs and delivers its own products and services on an integrated platform, expanding into features such as fractional shares, recurring investments, dividend reinvestment and fraud detection, with ongoing development of cryptocurrency trading and derivatives as part of its modern financial services offering.
SetPoint Medical Corporation
Venture Round in 2021
SetPoint Medical Corporation is a clinical-stage medical device company developing implantable neuromodulation therapies to treat chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Its platform uses vagus nerve stimulation to activate the body's inflammatory reflex, aiming to produce a systemic immune-restorative effect and offer an alternative to drug therapy for conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease. Based in Valencia, California.
Spyglass Ophthalmics
Series B in 2021
Spyglass Ophthalmics, Inc. is a company based in Mission Viejo, California, specializing in the development of ophthalmic therapeutic devices. Founded in 2019, Spyglass focuses on creating innovative solutions to enhance vision and eye care for patients. The company's products target unmet needs in areas such as cataract treatment, lens replacement, and other chronic ophthalmic diseases. By providing these devices, Spyglass aims to ensure that patients receive quality eye treatment at an affordable cost.
Reneo Pharmaceuticals
Series B in 2020
Reneo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, dedicated to developing therapies for patients with rare genetic mitochondrial diseases. These conditions are characterized by deficits in cellular metabolism and energy production, often leading to significant health challenges. The company is focused on creating treatments that improve mitochondrial function, preserve muscle integrity, and enhance the overall quality of life for affected individuals. Its lead product candidate, REN001, is an oral medication designed to modulate genes critical to the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the primary energy source for cellular processes. Founded in 2014, Reneo aims to address the unmet needs of patients suffering from orphan metabolic diseases linked to mitochondrial dysfunction.
MindTickle
Series D in 2020
MindTickle offers a sales readiness platform that enables companies to train, coach, and align their customer-facing teams. Its data-driven approach combines on-demand training, mobile updates, gamification, coaching, role-play, and assessment tools to enhance sales performance. Headquartered in San Francisco and Pune, MindTickle is privately held.
Relievant Medsystems
Venture Round in 2020
Relievant Medsystems, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing innovative solutions for chronic axial low back pain. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a development office in Sunnyvale, California, the company has created the Intracept System. This minimally invasive procedure specifically targets the basivertebral nerve, providing relief by blocking pain signal transmission. The Intracept System offers patients a low-risk therapy option aimed at alleviating chronic vertebrogenic low back pain.
Pulumi Corporation
Series B in 2020
Founded in 2017, Pulumi Corporation operates an infrastructure-as-code platform for developing cloud software. It offers Pulumi SDK, an open-source tool enabling developers to create, deploy, and manage cloud applications and infrastructure using code. The company also provides a web console for collaborative delivery and management of cloud apps and infrastructure across public, private, or hybrid environments.
Outrider develops autonomous electric trucks and management software for logistics hubs. Its technology automates yard operations, enhancing safety and efficiency for large enterprises.
Anyscale develops and operates distributed programming platforms for simplifying distributed AI development. It offers Ray, an open-source framework enabling software developers and machine learning engineers to scale applications effortlessly from a laptop to the cloud.
Matroid, Inc. is a Palo Alto-based company that specializes in computer vision technology. Founded in 2016, it offers an intuitive platform that enables users to create and deploy custom computer vision detectors without the need for programming. These detectors can identify people, objects, and events in visual media, making it easier for clients to monitor live streams, search recorded videos, and receive real-time notifications about specific occurrences. Matroid serves a diverse range of industries, including construction, manufacturing, security, media, and retail, by providing solutions that enhance efficiency and situational awareness through advanced visual recognition capabilities.
Willow Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, specializes in the manufacture of wearable breast pumps for women. The company offers a range of products including milk bags, accessories such as flanges and tubes, and replacement parts. Willow's flagship product is an in-bra wearable breast pump designed to provide mothers with mobility and hands-free convenience during breastfeeding. The company also provides pumping bras, cases, and other breastfeeding essentials.
Everactive
Series C in 2020
Everactive develops ultra-low-power chips for battery-less wireless sensors, enabling end-to-end IoT data services. Its solutions provide low-cost, long-lived, intelligent instrumentation for industrial operations across various applications.
Patreon operates a platform that connects content creators and artists with their patrons. It enables creators to fund their work through recurring payments from patrons, who gain access to exclusive content and benefits in return.
Eargo, Inc. is a consumer-focused medical device company specializing in the design and sale of hearing aids for individuals with hearing loss in the United States. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Eargo offers innovative, rechargeable hearing aids that can be controlled via smartphone, enhancing user convenience. The company provides online hearing screenings and virtual support, eliminating the need for in-person consultations. By adopting a direct-to-consumer model, Eargo aims to make hearing aids more accessible and reduce the social stigma often associated with them. Its user-centric approach addresses the common challenges of traditional hearing aid adoption, including cost and accessibility, thereby improving the quality of life for those with hearing difficulties.
Coursera, Inc. is an online education platform that provides access to a wide range of courses offered by over 140 universities and organizations globally. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Coursera serves more than 20 million registered learners with over 1,000 courses spanning various fields, including arts, business, computer science, data science, and personal development. The platform enables users to engage with educational content through video lectures, interactive quizzes, and peer-graded assessments, promoting both career advancement and personal enrichment. Coursera operates through three segments: Consumer, Enterprise, and Degrees, with the majority of its revenue coming from individual learners seeking practical skills and professional certifications. The company aims to make education affordable, accessible, and relevant, leveraging technology and data to enhance the learning experience.
Amplyx Pharmaceuticals
Series C in 2020
Amplyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a small molecule drug development company focused on creating innovative therapies for debilitating and life-threatening diseases, particularly those affecting individuals with compromised immune systems. Founded in 2006 and based in San Diego, California, the company specializes in the development of oral and injectable anti-infective drugs, including antifungal agents designed to treat invasive fungal infections caused by pathogens such as Candida and Aspergillus. Amplyx employs a unique platform approach that enhances the efficacy and reduces the toxicity of existing drugs by incorporating a second small molecule. This strategy aims to provide effective treatment options for patients undergoing chemotherapy and other immunosuppressive therapies, ensuring they receive appropriate care both during hospitalization and after discharge.
Robinhood
Series F in 2020
Robinhood is a fintech company that provides an online and mobile app-based discount stock brokerage for self-directed investors, offering zero-commission trading of stocks, options, ETFs and cryptocurrencies. The platform also supports cash management and aims to democratize access to financial markets through a single app built on proprietary technology. It designs and delivers its own products and services on an integrated platform, expanding into features such as fractional shares, recurring investments, dividend reinvestment and fraud detection, with ongoing development of cryptocurrency trading and derivatives as part of its modern financial services offering.
Mojo Vision
Series B in 2020
Founded in 2015, Mojo Vision specializes in developing and commercializing advanced micro-LED display technology for various applications. The company is renowned for creating the world's smallest dynamic display for augmented reality smart contact lenses. Headquartered in Saratoga, California, Mojo Vision aims to disrupt the $160 billion display industry with its proprietary quantum-dot technology.