New York Ventures is dedicated to encouraging innovation and fueling economic growth in communities across the State. This venture capital investment arm of Empire State Development is one of New York State's business resources and innovation investments, including the Governor's START-UP NY program, Innovation Hot Spots, the Regional Economic Development Councils, the Centers of Advanced Technology and Centers of Excellence networks, and the SUNY 2020 Initiative.
Hiveclass is a developer of a digital content mobile platform focused on transforming youth sports training and physical education. The company provides a variety of original, athlete-led training videos across multiple sports and fitness activities, such as basketball, soccer, volleyball, tennis, dance, and self-defense. This platform encourages children to engage in physical activities, promoting play, running, and jumping while facilitating connections with other athletes. Through its content, Hiveclass aims to help young sports enthusiasts learn new techniques, master tricks, and enjoy their athletic pursuits.
Resource Monitor
Seed Round in 2024
Resource Monitor offers a unified hardware and software platform for groundwater production and management.
Cell BioEngines
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Cell BioEngines, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to the development of allogeneic "off-the-shelf" stem cell therapies for the treatment of various human diseases, with a particular focus on oncology. The company has created a blood stem cell-derived epigenetic platform designed to address challenges related to donor source availability, cellular potency, and the complexities of manufacturing clinical-grade cell products. By leveraging this innovative platform, Cell BioEngines aims to produce cell-based therapies that can provide long-lasting benefits to patients, ultimately striving to transform cancer into a curable disease.
Zeromark
Seed Round in 2024
Producer of defense products intended to ensure safety for military professionals. The company offers defense products made using artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics, enabling military professionals to use weapons with efficacy.
Dimensional Energy
Series A in 2023
Dimensional Energy is a chemistry company focused on pioneering artificial photosynthesis to create environmentally friendly polymers and chemical intermediates. The company develops technology that utilizes and distributes sunlight in scalable reactor systems, effectively capturing and converting carbon dioxide into hydrocarbon fuels. By employing innovative waveguides, Dimensional Energy ensures even distribution of sunlight within its reactors, enhancing the reactivity of carbon dioxide molecules through functionalized catalysts. This approach aims to provide viable solar fuels, addressing critical energy needs while promoting sustainability.
Codédex
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Codédex is an innovative online coding education platform tailored for Gen Z, offering a range of courses in programming languages such as Python, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. The platform employs a gamified approach, allowing users to progress through different levels as they earn experience points and unlock new areas of learning. This engaging method not only makes coding more accessible but also encourages users to learn at their own pace while collecting badges as a form of achievement. Codédex aims to simplify the coding learning process for both children and adults.
ZetaGen Therapeutics
Series B in 2023
ZetaGen Therapeutics Inc is a preclinical regenerative medicine company focused on developing innovative products for bone regeneration. Founded in 2015 and based in Syracuse, New York, the company utilizes a small molecule-based osteoinductive platform that targets a novel molecular pathway to create solutions for bone-related injuries, procedures, and diseases. ZetaGen's technology aims to halt cancer progression, alleviate pain, and promote bone healing, thereby improving treatment outcomes for patients and healthcare providers alike. By combining drug and device elements, the company aspires to transform the landscape of bone regeneration therapies.
Yuvo Health
Series A in 2023
Yuvo Health specializes in supporting federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) by offering administrative and managed-care contracting services. The company aims to empower these health centers to access new revenue streams through value-based care. Yuvo Health's approach allows health centers and their patients to benefit from value-based care without the associated risks, staff burnout, or overwhelming data management. By providing these essential resources, Yuvo Health plays a crucial role in enhancing the operational efficiency and financial sustainability of community health centers.
EkoStinger
Venture Round in 2023
EkoStinger specializes in advanced aerodynamic solutions for the trucking industry, focusing on enhancing fuel efficiency through innovative trailer devices. The company's flagship product, the Sliding Stinger, is designed to actively adjust with the tandems, ensuring optimal performance in various driving conditions. This technology not only enhances fuel efficiency but also protects airlines and suspension systems while effectively managing crosswinds. EkoStinger aims to offer a reliable alternative to traditional side skirts, addressing the challenges faced by fleet professionals who seek to improve their operational efficiency.
Envisagenics
Series A in 2023
Envisagenics, Inc. is a biotechnology company founded in 2013 and headquartered in Huntington, New York. It specializes in the development of a predictive analytics platform aimed at accelerating the discovery of RNA therapeutics. The company leverages advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to analyze transcriptomic data, helping researchers identify and validate potential drug targets. Envisagenics' flagship technology, SpliceCore, is a cloud-based platform that utilizes RNA splicing analytics to predict drug targets and biomarkers, addressing the complexities of biomedical data. Given that over 30 million people in the U.S. suffer from genetic diseases or cancers related to RNA splicing errors, the company's mission is to streamline the development of innovative therapeutic solutions. By providing an in-silico RNA therapeutics discovery platform, Envisagenics enhances the efficiency of drug development processes, reducing time, cost, and risk associated with bringing new therapies to market through partnerships with biopharmaceutical companies.
C16 Biosciences
Series A in 2023
C16 Biosciences, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in New York, established in 2017, specializing in the production of sustainable alternatives to palm oil through microbiology and fermentation processes. The firm focuses on creating innovative ingredients for food manufacturers, refiners, and consumers, aiming to decarbonize the supply chains of consumer product brands. C16 Biosciences has developed the Palmless™ platform, which features its first biodesigned ingredient, Torula oil—a premium bioactive oil known for its clinically proven benefits for skin and hair health. By leveraging biomanufacturing techniques, the company provides scalable and sustainable options, addressing the demand for environmentally friendly alternatives in the oil and fat market.
MyndYou
Series A in 2023
MyndYou is an artificial intelligence-based platform designed to assist clinicians in delivering personalized cognitive care to seniors, regardless of cognitive decline. The platform integrates one-on-one remote interactions with a monitoring application that collects data on clients' daily activities. Through analytic evaluation and AI analysis, MyndYou provides therapists with real-time, actionable insights during remote consultations, allowing for tailored cognitive training. As the prevalence of cognitive-related diseases like dementia and Alzheimer’s increases, MyndYou aims to enhance the effectiveness and scalability of cognitive care delivery, promoting independence and brain wellness for senior adults.
Ursa Space Systems
Series B in 2023
Ursa Space Systems Inc. is a geospatial services company that provides aerial and space-based data products to enhance geographic mapping and location-based information. Its offerings include imagery and information products that support market and weather forecasting, agricultural yield improvement, disaster response, and military intelligence. The company is known for its Ursa Global Oil Storage Monitoring solution, which provides insights into global oil storage for hedge funds, commodities traders, banks, and oil companies. Ursa Space Systems serves various sectors, including precision agriculture, business intelligence, weather monitoring, humanitarian relief, civil protection, mapping, and traffic applications. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in Ithaca, New York, and leverages radar satellite data to deliver timely reports, fostering transparency in global markets for the finance and energy industries.
WA+TS
Pre Seed Round in 2023
WATS (Waste Administration + Tracking Software) provides a digital waste management platform designed to streamline waste management workflows and enhance businesses' waste reduction efforts. By quantifying the carbon footprint associated with discarded materials, WATS delivers actionable steps to minimize environmental impact. The platform encompasses various features, including waste management planning, standardization of waste operations, and organization of waste vendor information. Additionally, it offers training and education focused on waste management, along with scheduling management for waste collection. Through these services, WATS enables businesses to increase recycling rates, divert materials from landfills and incinerators, and mitigate their effects on social and natural ecosystems.
Otis AI
Seed Round in 2023
Otis AI is a digital marketing platform tailored for startups and small businesses, enabling them to launch data-driven advertising campaigns across multiple social media channels such as Facebook, Instagram, Google, TikTok, and YouTube. The platform allows users to integrate their existing systems and leverage their own customer and transaction data to automate various marketing tasks, including retargeting and performance optimization. Designed for ease of use, it requires no specialized knowledge, allowing businesses to create and launch tailored campaigns quickly. Otis AI boasts impressive results, with clients reporting an average return on ad spend of 10 times and significant improvements in ad effectiveness. The platform also provides real-time analytics, helping companies maximize their marketing investments through comprehensive campaign management. Recognized for its innovation, Otis AI has received accolades from notable platforms and competitions, underscoring its effectiveness in driving business growth.
BlocPower
Series B in 2023
BlocPower is an energy technology startup based in Los Angeles, California, focused on creating healthier, greener, and smarter buildings. Founded in 2014 in Brooklyn, New York, by Donnel Baird and Morris Cox, the company specializes in retrofitting urban buildings with advanced energy efficiency technologies and green heating and cooling systems. BlocPower identifies energy-wasting buildings and utilizes a proprietary machine learning platform to determine the most effective retrofits for maximizing energy savings. The company connects various stakeholders, including government agencies, utilities, building owners, and equipment providers, to facilitate these upgrades. With a mission to serve financially underserved communities, BlocPower has completed projects in nearly 1,000 buildings, helping customers save 20–40% on their annual energy bills. By leveraging data and innovative financing, BlocPower aims to reduce carbon emissions and improve health outcomes while addressing the climate crisis.
Toggle
Series A in 2023
Toggle is a company based in the United States that specializes in robotics and automation solutions for the construction industry. It offers a robotics as a service (RaaS) platform specifically designed for assembling rebar cages used in reinforced concrete applications. Utilizing advanced two-arm robotic platforms and proprietary jig designs, Toggle's technology enables the construction of rebar structures directly from computer blueprints, allowing for precise and efficient pre-assembly services.
Kintra Fibers
Venture Round in 2023
Kintra Fibers, Inc. is a material science company based in Brooklyn, New York, that specializes in manufacturing bio-synthetic fabrics and yarns for the fashion industry. Founded in 2018, the company has developed a proprietary bio-based and compostable polymer that provides an alternative to fossil fuel-based textiles, which dominate the global fiber market. Kintra's materials are designed to match the performance and pricing of traditional synthetics while addressing significant environmental concerns such as microfiber pollution. Their innovative fibers can be integrated into existing manufacturing processes and are suitable for chemical and mechanical recycling or industrial composting. By enabling circularity and facilitating the digestion of its materials into CO2 and water within wastewater treatment facilities, Kintra Fibers aims to contribute to cleaner oceans and soil, promoting sustainability in the textile industry.
JelikaLite
Seed Round in 2022
JelikaLite specializes in developing medical equipment for children with autism spectrum disorders, focusing on non-invasive methods to enhance brain health. Their primary product is a wearable device that integrates infrared light, EEG sensors, and an artificial intelligence personalization platform. This therapeutic device aims to reduce the symptoms of autism by promoting improvements in speech, decreasing anxiety, and enhancing responsiveness in pediatric patients. By utilizing innovative therapies, JelikaLite seeks to provide lasting benefits for children dealing with autism, emphasizing a commitment to advancing pediatric neurological health.
Bounce Imaging
Series A in 2022
Bounce Imaging, Inc. specializes in the manufacturing of tactical throwable cameras equipped with multiple lenses and sensors, designed primarily for use by police and firefighters. The company's innovative products enable first responders to safely assess hazardous environments remotely, providing real-time video and sensor data while maintaining stability during movement. In addition to its camera systems, Bounce Imaging offers a variety of accessories, including pole attachments, tethers, car chargers, headsets, wrist straps, and magnetic mounts. The company also provides cloud-based services that encompass technical consulting, design and implementation support, and troubleshooting for imaging and processing hardware. Founded in 2012, Bounce Imaging is headquartered in Buffalo, New York.
Juno Medical
Series A in 2022
Juno Care is a whole-family healthcare platform that provides modern open-access care for the entire family’s day-to-day needs, including pediatrics, women’s health, adult primary care, and same-day services. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in New York, New York, United States.
Exostellar
Series A in 2022
Exostellar is a company that specializes in cloud resource management and optimization, helping enterprises reduce their cloud computing expenses. Founded in 2018 and based in Ithaca, New York, Exostellar leverages exclusive patent-pending technologies developed at Cornell University, integrating artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance its offerings. Its platform includes tools like X-Spot, which dynamically relocates containers between spot and regular instances, and X-Consolidate, which efficiently manages container workloads by consolidating them during low demand and expanding them when necessary. By combining application containers with virtual machines, Exostellar provides a portable architecture that supports live migration of stateful workloads, ultimately improving reliability and performance while driving cost efficiency in cloud computing.
ZetaGen Therapeutics
Series B in 2022
ZetaGen Therapeutics Inc is a preclinical regenerative medicine company focused on developing innovative products for bone regeneration. Founded in 2015 and based in Syracuse, New York, the company utilizes a small molecule-based osteoinductive platform that targets a novel molecular pathway to create solutions for bone-related injuries, procedures, and diseases. ZetaGen's technology aims to halt cancer progression, alleviate pain, and promote bone healing, thereby improving treatment outcomes for patients and healthcare providers alike. By combining drug and device elements, the company aspires to transform the landscape of bone regeneration therapies.
Inso Biosciences
Seed Round in 2022
Inso Biosciences is an early-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative hardware platforms and tools for genomic sample handling. Utilizing patented microfluidic technology originally created at Cornell University, the company specializes in high-efficiency processing of cellular material. Inso Biosciences aims to enhance applications in long-read DNA extraction, multiomic sample processing, and pathogen surveillance. Their platform facilitates the separation and isolation of cellular components, thereby supporting healthcare and biotech companies in their biological sample preparation needs.
Qunnect
Series A in 2022
Qunnect, LLC specializes in developing modular light-based devices that facilitate the transmission, storage, and reception of encrypted information, aimed at creating large-area ultra-secure networks. Utilizing principles of quantum physics, these devices ensure that any attempt to observe the data alerts both the sender and recipient, thereby enhancing cybersecurity. Founded in 2017 and based in Stony Brook, New York, Qunnect emerged as a spin-off from the Quantum Information Technology group at Stony Brook University. The company's focus is on engineering advanced quantum memories and sources, which are crucial for future information networks and quantum computing. Additionally, Qunnect offers field-deployable hardware systems for optical and long-distance communication, along with an AI-enabled software suite that allows for real-time monitoring of network components. This innovative approach positions Qunnect at the forefront of evolving cyber-security markets by enabling sophisticated and scalable quantum-secure communication solutions.
MyndYou
Series A in 2022
MyndYou is an artificial intelligence-based platform designed to assist clinicians in delivering personalized cognitive care to seniors, regardless of cognitive decline. The platform integrates one-on-one remote interactions with a monitoring application that collects data on clients' daily activities. Through analytic evaluation and AI analysis, MyndYou provides therapists with real-time, actionable insights during remote consultations, allowing for tailored cognitive training. As the prevalence of cognitive-related diseases like dementia and Alzheimer’s increases, MyndYou aims to enhance the effectiveness and scalability of cognitive care delivery, promoting independence and brain wellness for senior adults.
BlocPower
Series A in 2022
BlocPower is an energy technology startup based in Los Angeles, California, focused on creating healthier, greener, and smarter buildings. Founded in 2014 in Brooklyn, New York, by Donnel Baird and Morris Cox, the company specializes in retrofitting urban buildings with advanced energy efficiency technologies and green heating and cooling systems. BlocPower identifies energy-wasting buildings and utilizes a proprietary machine learning platform to determine the most effective retrofits for maximizing energy savings. The company connects various stakeholders, including government agencies, utilities, building owners, and equipment providers, to facilitate these upgrades. With a mission to serve financially underserved communities, BlocPower has completed projects in nearly 1,000 buildings, helping customers save 20–40% on their annual energy bills. By leveraging data and innovative financing, BlocPower aims to reduce carbon emissions and improve health outcomes while addressing the climate crisis.
GDI
Series A in 2022
GDI, founded in 2009 and based in Rochester, New York, specializes in the development and manufacture of silicon anodes for lithium-ion batteries. The company focuses on creating patented silicon battery materials that provide superior performance compared to traditional lithium-ion and emerging solid-state batteries. These materials are designed for compatibility with various lithium battery architectures and are engineered for mass production, allowing industries to enhance their product development capabilities. GDI's innovations aim to improve battery performance, particularly in terms of charging times, thereby contributing to a more sustainable and efficient energy future.
Hopscotch
Seed Round in 2022
Hopscotch is a technology company for in-person and virtual pediatric behavioral healthcare. It aims to simplify and expedite access to behavioral health services for children, teenagers, and their families. The company offers advanced administrative support, content, and interactive tools that address common behavioral issues for mental health professionals. Hopscotch provides providers with the infrastructure needed to deliver quality care, allowing them to make sessions as interactive as possible, and allowing them to focus on providing unparalleled care to children and families. They can be change agents by taking a modernized approach that leverages technology to build toward preventative behavioral healthcare when and where it is most needed.
Shur
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Shur operates as a fintech company that connects the financial services industry with professionals burdened by student loans. It offers business-to-business-to-consumer financial wellness programs aimed at guiding borrowers from debt to wealth creation. Shur's services include alternative credit scoring, personalized financial advice, insurance, and banking solutions. By focusing on generational wealth, the company helps users avoid early financial pitfalls, develop sound financial plans, and enhance their understanding of credit-building tools. Shur's mission is to facilitate a smoother transition into loan repayment while empowering borrowers and their families to take actionable steps toward achieving financial stability and wealth creation.
SimpliFed
Seed Round in 2022
SimpliFed is a telehealth company founded in 2020 that offers virtual breastfeeding support to new and pregnant parents. The company focuses on providing accessible care during the peri and postnatal periods, addressing the challenges faced by parents, including sleep deprivation and concerns about infant nutrition. SimpliFed specializes in lactation and baby feeding support, as well as monitoring high-risk conditions such as hypertension and gestational diabetes. Through secure online and video-based connections, patients can engage with care navigators who guide them through their maternal care journey, helping them obtain quick answers to their questions about their infants' dietary needs.
FesariusTherapeutics
Seed Round in 2022
Fesarius Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing modified skin replacement products through innovative tissue engineering technology. The company utilizes a proprietary method involving microspheres embedded in a collagen hydrogel, which enhances the interfaces that facilitate cell invasion into the scaffold. This approach aims to create engineered tissue products that support surgical repair of soft tissue defects, with potential applications in pelvic health, chronic wounds, and aesthetic reconstruction. By prioritizing cost-effective solutions, Fesarius Therapeutics seeks to enable patients to recover from trauma, burns, or infections effectively.
Leda Health
Seed Round in 2022
Leda Health is a healthcare services company focused on improving the systems surrounding sexual assault prevention, care, and justice for survivors. The company offers a mobile application designed to guide users through the forensic evidence collection process, complemented by early evidence kits. Additionally, Leda Health provides healing circles and access to a dedicated care team, creating a supportive environment for individuals navigating the aftermath of sexual assault. By leveraging modern technology, Leda Health aims to deliver a comprehensive and user-friendly approach to care that empowers survivors and enhances their well-being.
Ellevest
Series B in 2022
Ellevest, Inc. is an investment management firm founded in 2014 and based in New York City, focusing primarily on providing financial services to women. The firm manages customized client portfolios across various asset classes globally, employing fundamental analysis and a top-down approach in its investment strategy. Ellevest has developed a digital investment platform that offers a personalized experience, utilizing proprietary algorithms tailored to women's financial needs, including salary peaks and goal-specific portfolios. This platform aims to empower female investors by helping them take control of their investments and achieve their financial goals through a user-friendly interface and thoughtful portfolio construction.
EkoStinger
Venture Round in 2022
EkoStinger specializes in advanced aerodynamic solutions for the trucking industry, focusing on enhancing fuel efficiency through innovative trailer devices. The company's flagship product, the Sliding Stinger, is designed to actively adjust with the tandems, ensuring optimal performance in various driving conditions. This technology not only enhances fuel efficiency but also protects airlines and suspension systems while effectively managing crosswinds. EkoStinger aims to offer a reliable alternative to traditional side skirts, addressing the challenges faced by fleet professionals who seek to improve their operational efficiency.
The Cru
Seed Round in 2022
The Cru Inc. is a New York-based company established in 2018 that offers a networking platform specifically designed for women. It provides peer coaching services aimed at facilitating personal and professional development. By creating a supportive environment where like-minded individuals can collaborate, The Cru enables women to connect, share experiences, and help one another achieve their goals. The platform simplifies the networking process, allowing users to focus on their growth and advancement.
EcoLectro
Seed Round in 2022
Ecolectro focuses on producing scalable and cost-effective green hydrogen energy solutions. The company develops advanced electrolyzers that utilize patented polymers to create durable and high-performance stacks. Their technology features exceptional membranes and electrodes, enabling the efficient production of pure hydrogen without relying on costly materials such as platinum, iridium, and titanium. Ecolectro's innovative approach aims to enhance the viability of hydrogen as an environmentally friendly energy source, reducing capital costs while potentially extending the lifespan of hydrogen technologies. The company's commitment to research and development allows it to continually push the boundaries of electrolysis technology, making green hydrogen more accessible for various industries.
NeuroGenesis
Series A in 2022
NeuroGenesis is a biotechnology company that focuses on developing cell therapies for neurodegenerative diseases. Its primary innovation is the NG CELL™ technology, which uses the patient’s own stem cells to deliver remyelinating and regenerative proteins. This process begins with the collection of bone marrow from the patient, allowing for the neutralization of the stem cell protocol. By maximizing the potential for immunomodulation, neuronal protection, and regeneration, NeuroGenesis aims to enable healthcare professionals to utilize these cells to deliver therapeutic effects directly to affected areas in the brain. The company's approach represents a significant advancement in the treatment of conditions that impact neural health.
8B Education Investments
Seed Round in 2022
8B Education Investments is a fintech company dedicated to providing affordable financing solutions for exceptional African students pursuing education at leading global universities. By utilizing innovative guarantees and income-share agreements, 8B facilitates access to financing directly from investors and through third-party lenders. The company not only addresses financing gaps in education loans but also offers scholarship information and mentorship opportunities, connecting students to a network of industry leaders. Through its platform, 8B bridges the gap between students, lenders, and educational institutions, helping colleges achieve their revenue and diversity objectives while enabling African students to access quality education.
Whose Your Landlord
Seed Round in 2022
Whose Your Landlord is a multipurpose platform that empowers and informs the rental community. We use the information provided by our renters to extend feedback to landlords, improve the tenants' experience, and reduce turnover. On WYL renters post landlord reviews, receive community-centered insights, and are given access to quality listings.
OWL Autonomous Imaging
Series A in 2022
Owl Autonomous Imaging, Inc. is a technology company based in Fairport, New York, founded in 2018. The company specializes in developing advanced imaging solutions, including a two-color infrared camera for the US Air Force and a 4D-camera that integrates 1550nm Flash-LiDAR and thermal imaging within a single solid-state megapixel focal plane. These innovations are aimed at enhancing safety in the automotive mobility sector, particularly for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles. Their proprietary Monocular 3D Thermal Ranging™ technology employs optical fusion and deep learning techniques to generate dense range maps from heat signatures without the need for additional illumination. Co-founder Chuck Gershman brings over 30 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, having held leadership roles in multiple startups, three of which he led to successful acquisitions.
Yuvo Health
Seed Round in 2022
Yuvo Health specializes in supporting federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) by offering administrative and managed-care contracting services. The company aims to empower these health centers to access new revenue streams through value-based care. Yuvo Health's approach allows health centers and their patients to benefit from value-based care without the associated risks, staff burnout, or overwhelming data management. By providing these essential resources, Yuvo Health plays a crucial role in enhancing the operational efficiency and financial sustainability of community health centers.
BlocPower
Venture Round in 2022
BlocPower is an energy technology startup based in Los Angeles, California, focused on creating healthier, greener, and smarter buildings. Founded in 2014 in Brooklyn, New York, by Donnel Baird and Morris Cox, the company specializes in retrofitting urban buildings with advanced energy efficiency technologies and green heating and cooling systems. BlocPower identifies energy-wasting buildings and utilizes a proprietary machine learning platform to determine the most effective retrofits for maximizing energy savings. The company connects various stakeholders, including government agencies, utilities, building owners, and equipment providers, to facilitate these upgrades. With a mission to serve financially underserved communities, BlocPower has completed projects in nearly 1,000 buildings, helping customers save 20–40% on their annual energy bills. By leveraging data and innovative financing, BlocPower aims to reduce carbon emissions and improve health outcomes while addressing the climate crisis.
Kangarootime
Series A in 2022
Kangarootime, Inc. is a company that offers a cloud-based childcare management solution aimed at connecting parents with childcare professionals. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Buffalo, New York, Kangarootime provides a comprehensive platform that includes features such as revenue cycle management, mobile accessibility, enrollment, attendance tracking, messaging, picture sharing, employee management, and reporting. The platform is designed to automate processes like check-in and check-out, facilitating better communication and compliance for childcare centers. By streamlining operations and enhancing connectivity with families, Kangarootime empowers childcare professionals to digitize their businesses and effectively manage their classrooms.
ENB Therapeutics
Series A in 2022
ENB Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing small molecule inhibitors aimed at treating melanoma and other cancers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company’s lead product, ENB-001, is a selective endothelin B receptor (ETBR) inhibitor. This innovative therapy has shown promise in preclinical studies to reduce tumor growth and enhance survival rates in cancer models by restoring T-cell infiltration into tumors and inhibiting metastasis. ENB-001 has received Orphan Drug Designation from the FDA, ensuring market exclusivity and strong intellectual property protection. The company is also developing a companion diagnostic to identify patients with over-expressed ETBR pathways, which may allow for expansion into multiple tumor types. By addressing drug resistance commonly seen in cancer patients, ENB Therapeutics aims to establish new standards of care that enhance the effectiveness of existing immunotherapy treatments and improve patient outcomes.
Wesper
Seed Round in 2021
Wesper, formerly known as Tatch Inc., is a company that specializes in the development of a wireless sleep diagnostic patch designed to enhance sleep medicine. Incorporated in 2017 and based in New York, the company utilizes advanced flexible electronics, machine learning, and wearable technology to provide comprehensive sleep analysis in a comfortable setting. The patch monitors various physiological parameters, including respiratory effort, oxygen levels, heart rate, body position, movement, and snoring. This technology allows for the diagnosis of sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, and insomnia, enabling both patients and healthcare providers to gain valuable insights into sleep quality and health.
TARA Biosystems
Series A in 2021
TARA Biosystems, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing organ-on-a-chip technology, specifically human cardiac tissue models, to enhance drug discovery and safety assessments. Founded in 2014 and based in the United States, the company utilizes stem cell-derived cardiac tissue that mimics adult physiological conditions, enabling precise measurement of cardiac functionality. This innovative platform aims to facilitate the faster and safer development of new therapies by providing predictive in vitro models that can assess the effects of drug compounds on heart function without the need for human testing. Through its advanced technology, TARA Biosystems seeks to improve the health of patients by enabling more reliable assessments of cardiac drug efficacy and safety.
OncoPrecision
Seed Round in 2021
OncoPrecision is a company that focuses on improving cancer therapy outcomes by utilizing a patient micro avatar platform. This innovative platform employs single-cell high-throughput biology and machine learning to generate comprehensive patient-derived phenotypic biomarkers. By doing so, it enables oncologists to make informed, data-driven decisions regarding the selection of cancer therapies tailored to individual patients. The approach aims to increase the success rates of cancer treatments by ensuring that the right therapy is matched to the right patient, thus enhancing overall patient care and treatment effectiveness.
MyndYou
Series A in 2021
MyndYou is an artificial intelligence-based platform designed to assist clinicians in delivering personalized cognitive care to seniors, regardless of cognitive decline. The platform integrates one-on-one remote interactions with a monitoring application that collects data on clients' daily activities. Through analytic evaluation and AI analysis, MyndYou provides therapists with real-time, actionable insights during remote consultations, allowing for tailored cognitive training. As the prevalence of cognitive-related diseases like dementia and Alzheimer’s increases, MyndYou aims to enhance the effectiveness and scalability of cognitive care delivery, promoting independence and brain wellness for senior adults.
Envisagenics
Series A in 2021
Envisagenics, Inc. is a biotechnology company founded in 2013 and headquartered in Huntington, New York. It specializes in the development of a predictive analytics platform aimed at accelerating the discovery of RNA therapeutics. The company leverages advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to analyze transcriptomic data, helping researchers identify and validate potential drug targets. Envisagenics' flagship technology, SpliceCore, is a cloud-based platform that utilizes RNA splicing analytics to predict drug targets and biomarkers, addressing the complexities of biomedical data. Given that over 30 million people in the U.S. suffer from genetic diseases or cancers related to RNA splicing errors, the company's mission is to streamline the development of innovative therapeutic solutions. By providing an in-silico RNA therapeutics discovery platform, Envisagenics enhances the efficiency of drug development processes, reducing time, cost, and risk associated with bringing new therapies to market through partnerships with biopharmaceutical companies.
REDIST
Seed Round in 2021
A platform making it easy for real estate professionals to find and use the more than $100b in annual real estate incentives; saving time and money on deals. Our current geographic coverage is New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Florida, Washington D.C. and Virginia. We are located at the Columbia Startup Lab, are currently in Lowenstein Sandler's VentureCrush FG as well as Shadow Ventures Incubator and have recently completed Accelerate 2020 with Bowery Capital and Silicon Valley Bank.
BlocPower
Series A in 2021
BlocPower is an energy technology startup based in Los Angeles, California, focused on creating healthier, greener, and smarter buildings. Founded in 2014 in Brooklyn, New York, by Donnel Baird and Morris Cox, the company specializes in retrofitting urban buildings with advanced energy efficiency technologies and green heating and cooling systems. BlocPower identifies energy-wasting buildings and utilizes a proprietary machine learning platform to determine the most effective retrofits for maximizing energy savings. The company connects various stakeholders, including government agencies, utilities, building owners, and equipment providers, to facilitate these upgrades. With a mission to serve financially underserved communities, BlocPower has completed projects in nearly 1,000 buildings, helping customers save 20–40% on their annual energy bills. By leveraging data and innovative financing, BlocPower aims to reduce carbon emissions and improve health outcomes while addressing the climate crisis.
REDIST
Series A in 2021
A platform making it easy for real estate professionals to find and use the more than $100b in annual real estate incentives; saving time and money on deals. Our current geographic coverage is New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Florida, Washington D.C. and Virginia. We are located at the Columbia Startup Lab, are currently in Lowenstein Sandler's VentureCrush FG as well as Shadow Ventures Incubator and have recently completed Accelerate 2020 with Bowery Capital and Silicon Valley Bank.
Hopscotch
Seed Round in 2021
Hopscotch is a technology company for in-person and virtual pediatric behavioral healthcare. It aims to simplify and expedite access to behavioral health services for children, teenagers, and their families. The company offers advanced administrative support, content, and interactive tools that address common behavioral issues for mental health professionals. Hopscotch provides providers with the infrastructure needed to deliver quality care, allowing them to make sessions as interactive as possible, and allowing them to focus on providing unparalleled care to children and families. They can be change agents by taking a modernized approach that leverages technology to build toward preventative behavioral healthcare when and where it is most needed.
Toggle
Series A in 2021
Toggle is a company based in the United States that specializes in robotics and automation solutions for the construction industry. It offers a robotics as a service (RaaS) platform specifically designed for assembling rebar cages used in reinforced concrete applications. Utilizing advanced two-arm robotic platforms and proprietary jig designs, Toggle's technology enables the construction of rebar structures directly from computer blueprints, allowing for precise and efficient pre-assembly services.
Dimensional Energy
Seed Round in 2021
Dimensional Energy is a chemistry company focused on pioneering artificial photosynthesis to create environmentally friendly polymers and chemical intermediates. The company develops technology that utilizes and distributes sunlight in scalable reactor systems, effectively capturing and converting carbon dioxide into hydrocarbon fuels. By employing innovative waveguides, Dimensional Energy ensures even distribution of sunlight within its reactors, enhancing the reactivity of carbon dioxide molecules through functionalized catalysts. This approach aims to provide viable solar fuels, addressing critical energy needs while promoting sustainability.
Yuvo Health
Seed Round in 2021
Yuvo Health specializes in supporting federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) by offering administrative and managed-care contracting services. The company aims to empower these health centers to access new revenue streams through value-based care. Yuvo Health's approach allows health centers and their patients to benefit from value-based care without the associated risks, staff burnout, or overwhelming data management. By providing these essential resources, Yuvo Health plays a crucial role in enhancing the operational efficiency and financial sustainability of community health centers.
OWL Autonomous Imaging
Seed Round in 2021
Owl Autonomous Imaging, Inc. is a technology company based in Fairport, New York, founded in 2018. The company specializes in developing advanced imaging solutions, including a two-color infrared camera for the US Air Force and a 4D-camera that integrates 1550nm Flash-LiDAR and thermal imaging within a single solid-state megapixel focal plane. These innovations are aimed at enhancing safety in the automotive mobility sector, particularly for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles. Their proprietary Monocular 3D Thermal Ranging™ technology employs optical fusion and deep learning techniques to generate dense range maps from heat signatures without the need for additional illumination. Co-founder Chuck Gershman brings over 30 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, having held leadership roles in multiple startups, three of which he led to successful acquisitions.
Ursa Space Systems
Series B in 2021
Ursa Space Systems Inc. is a geospatial services company that provides aerial and space-based data products to enhance geographic mapping and location-based information. Its offerings include imagery and information products that support market and weather forecasting, agricultural yield improvement, disaster response, and military intelligence. The company is known for its Ursa Global Oil Storage Monitoring solution, which provides insights into global oil storage for hedge funds, commodities traders, banks, and oil companies. Ursa Space Systems serves various sectors, including precision agriculture, business intelligence, weather monitoring, humanitarian relief, civil protection, mapping, and traffic applications. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in Ithaca, New York, and leverages radar satellite data to deliver timely reports, fostering transparency in global markets for the finance and energy industries.
TARA Biosystems
Series A in 2021
TARA Biosystems, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing organ-on-a-chip technology, specifically human cardiac tissue models, to enhance drug discovery and safety assessments. Founded in 2014 and based in the United States, the company utilizes stem cell-derived cardiac tissue that mimics adult physiological conditions, enabling precise measurement of cardiac functionality. This innovative platform aims to facilitate the faster and safer development of new therapies by providing predictive in vitro models that can assess the effects of drug compounds on heart function without the need for human testing. Through its advanced technology, TARA Biosystems seeks to improve the health of patients by enabling more reliable assessments of cardiac drug efficacy and safety.
Cureatr
Series B in 2021
Cureatr Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in mobile care coordination solutions for healthcare providers. Founded in 2011, it offers a cloud-based medication management software designed to optimize patient care, particularly focusing on post-discharge medication reconciliation. The platform combines HIPAA-secure text messaging with workflow navigation tools, facilitating communication and coordination among healthcare professionals. Cureatr's software features an inbuilt dashboard that curates and analyzes patients' medication history, enabling providers to respond to real-time events and improve their interactions with patients. By streamlining these processes, Cureatr enhances the overall quality of patient care.
Yuvo Health
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Yuvo Health specializes in supporting federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) by offering administrative and managed-care contracting services. The company aims to empower these health centers to access new revenue streams through value-based care. Yuvo Health's approach allows health centers and their patients to benefit from value-based care without the associated risks, staff burnout, or overwhelming data management. By providing these essential resources, Yuvo Health plays a crucial role in enhancing the operational efficiency and financial sustainability of community health centers.
Sionic Energy
Series B in 2021
Sionic Energy is a manufacturer specializing in lithium-ion batteries, emphasizing the development of safe, durable, and environmentally friendly energy storage solutions. The company utilizes a non-flammable liquid electrolyte in its batteries, which enhances safety by reducing the risks associated with thermal runaway while also addressing common issues such as cycle life, performance, and manufacturing costs. By innovating in battery chemistry and materials, Sionic Energy aims to provide clients with superior battery performance, making its products a reliable choice for various applications in energy storage.
Energy Materials Corporation
Series A in 2021
Energy Materials Corporation develops high-speed, roll-to-roll printing of purebred perovskite solar panels. The company was founded in 2010 and based in Rochester, New York.
Shur
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Shur operates as a fintech company that connects the financial services industry with professionals burdened by student loans. It offers business-to-business-to-consumer financial wellness programs aimed at guiding borrowers from debt to wealth creation. Shur's services include alternative credit scoring, personalized financial advice, insurance, and banking solutions. By focusing on generational wealth, the company helps users avoid early financial pitfalls, develop sound financial plans, and enhance their understanding of credit-building tools. Shur's mission is to facilitate a smoother transition into loan repayment while empowering borrowers and their families to take actionable steps toward achieving financial stability and wealth creation.
Mosaic Microsystems
Seed Round in 2021
Mosaic Microsystems LLC is a microelectronics and photonics packaging company based in Rochester, New York. Founded in 2016, the company specializes in using glass and other thin substrates as a platform material for a variety of applications, including logic, memory, analog and power electronics, photonics, RF, MEMS, and sensor technologies. Mosaic Microsystems aims to enable manufacturers to achieve high-volume production of thin glass components, providing innovative packaging solutions that integrate seamlessly into diverse microelectronics applications.
ENB Therapeutics
Series A in 2021
ENB Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing small molecule inhibitors aimed at treating melanoma and other cancers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company’s lead product, ENB-001, is a selective endothelin B receptor (ETBR) inhibitor. This innovative therapy has shown promise in preclinical studies to reduce tumor growth and enhance survival rates in cancer models by restoring T-cell infiltration into tumors and inhibiting metastasis. ENB-001 has received Orphan Drug Designation from the FDA, ensuring market exclusivity and strong intellectual property protection. The company is also developing a companion diagnostic to identify patients with over-expressed ETBR pathways, which may allow for expansion into multiple tumor types. By addressing drug resistance commonly seen in cancer patients, ENB Therapeutics aims to establish new standards of care that enhance the effectiveness of existing immunotherapy treatments and improve patient outcomes.
BlocPower
Series A in 2021
BlocPower is an energy technology startup based in Los Angeles, California, focused on creating healthier, greener, and smarter buildings. Founded in 2014 in Brooklyn, New York, by Donnel Baird and Morris Cox, the company specializes in retrofitting urban buildings with advanced energy efficiency technologies and green heating and cooling systems. BlocPower identifies energy-wasting buildings and utilizes a proprietary machine learning platform to determine the most effective retrofits for maximizing energy savings. The company connects various stakeholders, including government agencies, utilities, building owners, and equipment providers, to facilitate these upgrades. With a mission to serve financially underserved communities, BlocPower has completed projects in nearly 1,000 buildings, helping customers save 20–40% on their annual energy bills. By leveraging data and innovative financing, BlocPower aims to reduce carbon emissions and improve health outcomes while addressing the climate crisis.
Mymee
Venture Round in 2021
Mymee, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in remote care and support services for individuals with chronic rheumatic and neurological autoimmune diseases. Founded in 2011, Mymee has developed a software-as-a-service health coaching platform that identifies non-obvious triggers for symptoms through personalized analysis of users' daily lives. The platform focuses on dietary and environmental factors that may contribute to disease flares and creates tailored care plans to address these triggers. By combining expert health coaching with behavioral change strategies, Mymee aims to enhance the quality of life for its users. Clinical trials have shown that participants experience significant improvements in various health-related quality of life domains, including fatigue and pain. Through the support of certified health coaches, Mymee empowers individuals to take control of their health and adopt habits that may help reverse their symptoms.
Redpin Therapeutics
Series A in 2021
Redpin Therapeutics is a preclinical stage gene therapy company based in New York, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing a proprietary chemogenetics platform designed to create targeted cell therapies for intractable diseases of the nervous system. Its innovative approach combines principles from synthetic biology, gene therapy, and conventional pharmacotherapy, utilizing ion channels as neuromodulation tools. This enables selective activation or inhibition of disease-causing neurons, allowing for precise regulation of dysfunctional neuronal circuits while sparing healthy cells. Through its research and development efforts, Redpin Therapeutics aims to provide new treatment options for challenging neurological conditions.
Hopscotch
Seed Round in 2021
Hopscotch is a technology company for in-person and virtual pediatric behavioral healthcare. It aims to simplify and expedite access to behavioral health services for children, teenagers, and their families. The company offers advanced administrative support, content, and interactive tools that address common behavioral issues for mental health professionals. Hopscotch provides providers with the infrastructure needed to deliver quality care, allowing them to make sessions as interactive as possible, and allowing them to focus on providing unparalleled care to children and families. They can be change agents by taking a modernized approach that leverages technology to build toward preventative behavioral healthcare when and where it is most needed.
Conamix
Venture Round in 2020
Conamix is focused on developing innovative, low-cost high-energy materials specifically for the lithium-ion battery market. Founded in 2014, the company specializes in nano-structured silicon advanced battery materials that enhance energy density while reducing costs. These materials are designed to seamlessly integrate with existing manufacturing processes, allowing manufacturers to improve the performance of their lithium-ion systems. Conamix benefits from intellectual property agreements with leading global research institutions, positioning itself as a key player in the evolution of rechargeable battery technology. The company's commitment to creating cobalt-free battery materials aims to yield greater energy outputs compared to current options, thereby addressing the growing demand for more efficient energy storage solutions.
Free Form Fibers
Seed Round in 2020
Free Form Fibers LLC specializes in the development and manufacture of inorganic high-performance fibers using advanced laser-driven chemical vapor deposition technology. The company produces a wide range of filament materials, including silicon carbide, boron carbide, tungsten carbide, and diamond-like carbon, among others. These fibers are designed for various applications such as non-woven filters, catalysts, reinforcement in ceramic and metal matrix composites, and superconducting filaments. Free Form Fibers serves diverse industries, including military and aerospace, automotive, biomedical, and energy, providing solutions that require heat and chemical resistance. Established in 2006 and based in Saratoga Springs, New York, the company focuses on delivering low-cost, high-performance materials for demanding applications.
Artemis
Series A in 2020
Artemis develops a cultivation management platform designed for enterprise greenhouses, indoor farms, and high tunnel farms. This software enables growers to efficiently manage people, plants, processes, and compliance by providing a comprehensive view of facility productivity. Users can track operations and production data remotely through desktops, tablets, or smartphones. The platform allows owners and managers to oversee workflows, register crop batches, address food safety issues, manage personnel, and gain insights to enhance crop productivity. Founded in 2015 and originally named Agrilyst, the company rebranded to Artemis in May 2019 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York.
Kinvolved
Seed Round in 2020
Kinvolved, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in mobile and web applications aimed at enhancing communication between schools and families. Its flagship product, KiNVO, facilitates communication regarding attendance, behavior, grades, and other important updates, allowing schools to send messages to entire classrooms or individual parents. The platform also provides valuable data analytics, enabling educators to track attendance and communication trends, flag chronically absent students, and generate reports on student-specific interactions with parents. Kinvolved's solutions target schools and after-school programs, particularly in underserved communities across the United States, with the goal of improving student attendance and reducing chronic absenteeism. Founded in 2012 and based in New York City, Kinvolved combines technology with community engagement to foster better educational outcomes and enhance graduation rates.
Envisagenics
Series A in 2020
Envisagenics, Inc. is a biotechnology company founded in 2013 and headquartered in Huntington, New York. It specializes in the development of a predictive analytics platform aimed at accelerating the discovery of RNA therapeutics. The company leverages advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to analyze transcriptomic data, helping researchers identify and validate potential drug targets. Envisagenics' flagship technology, SpliceCore, is a cloud-based platform that utilizes RNA splicing analytics to predict drug targets and biomarkers, addressing the complexities of biomedical data. Given that over 30 million people in the U.S. suffer from genetic diseases or cancers related to RNA splicing errors, the company's mission is to streamline the development of innovative therapeutic solutions. By providing an in-silico RNA therapeutics discovery platform, Envisagenics enhances the efficiency of drug development processes, reducing time, cost, and risk associated with bringing new therapies to market through partnerships with biopharmaceutical companies.
The Cru
Seed Round in 2020
The Cru Inc. is a New York-based company established in 2018 that offers a networking platform specifically designed for women. It provides peer coaching services aimed at facilitating personal and professional development. By creating a supportive environment where like-minded individuals can collaborate, The Cru enables women to connect, share experiences, and help one another achieve their goals. The platform simplifies the networking process, allowing users to focus on their growth and advancement.
EkoStinger
Venture Round in 2020
EkoStinger specializes in advanced aerodynamic solutions for the trucking industry, focusing on enhancing fuel efficiency through innovative trailer devices. The company's flagship product, the Sliding Stinger, is designed to actively adjust with the tandems, ensuring optimal performance in various driving conditions. This technology not only enhances fuel efficiency but also protects airlines and suspension systems while effectively managing crosswinds. EkoStinger aims to offer a reliable alternative to traditional side skirts, addressing the challenges faced by fleet professionals who seek to improve their operational efficiency.
TARA Biosystems
Series A in 2020
TARA Biosystems, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing organ-on-a-chip technology, specifically human cardiac tissue models, to enhance drug discovery and safety assessments. Founded in 2014 and based in the United States, the company utilizes stem cell-derived cardiac tissue that mimics adult physiological conditions, enabling precise measurement of cardiac functionality. This innovative platform aims to facilitate the faster and safer development of new therapies by providing predictive in vitro models that can assess the effects of drug compounds on heart function without the need for human testing. Through its advanced technology, TARA Biosystems seeks to improve the health of patients by enabling more reliable assessments of cardiac drug efficacy and safety.
Vyv
Series A in 2020
Vyv, formerly known as Vital Vio, Inc., specializes in the design and manufacture of antimicrobial lighting systems under the VioSafe brand. The company produces a range of products, including under cabinet lights, T8 replacement bulbs, and various types of LED luminaires, all engineered to combat infectious pathogens. These innovative lighting solutions are employed in diverse commercial environments such as hospitals, laboratories, food storage facilities, gyms, and schools, among others. Vyv's technology leverages visible light to disrupt the cell membranes of harmful bacteria and viruses, providing a continuous method for infection control. Established in 2012 and based in Troy, New York, the company serves a broad clientele, including notable institutions like Duke University and UCLA Health, and also explores licensing opportunities for consumer and residential applications.
Urban Electric Power
Series B in 2020
Urban Electric Power LLC, founded in 2012 and based in Pearl River, New York, specializes in developing rechargeable zinc anode electricity storage technology. The company offers innovative products such as nickel-zinc (Ni-Zn) flow-assisted battery systems and affordable rechargeable zinc-manganese dioxide (MnO2-Zn) batteries. By transforming traditional alkaline batteries into powerful rechargeable alternatives, Urban Electric Power addresses the shortcomings of existing battery solutions in modern energy infrastructure. The company’s technology leverages earth-abundant materials sourced from allied nations, promoting safe and sustainable supply chains. Urban Electric Power aims to enhance electricity access and reliability, particularly in developing regions where lead-acid batteries are commonly used, thus supporting public health, education, and economic growth through cleaner, renewable energy solutions.
MyndYou
Series A in 2020
MyndYou is an artificial intelligence-based platform designed to assist clinicians in delivering personalized cognitive care to seniors, regardless of cognitive decline. The platform integrates one-on-one remote interactions with a monitoring application that collects data on clients' daily activities. Through analytic evaluation and AI analysis, MyndYou provides therapists with real-time, actionable insights during remote consultations, allowing for tailored cognitive training. As the prevalence of cognitive-related diseases like dementia and Alzheimer’s increases, MyndYou aims to enhance the effectiveness and scalability of cognitive care delivery, promoting independence and brain wellness for senior adults.
Redpin Therapeutics
Series A in 2020
Redpin Therapeutics is a preclinical stage gene therapy company based in New York, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing a proprietary chemogenetics platform designed to create targeted cell therapies for intractable diseases of the nervous system. Its innovative approach combines principles from synthetic biology, gene therapy, and conventional pharmacotherapy, utilizing ion channels as neuromodulation tools. This enables selective activation or inhibition of disease-causing neurons, allowing for precise regulation of dysfunctional neuronal circuits while sparing healthy cells. Through its research and development efforts, Redpin Therapeutics aims to provide new treatment options for challenging neurological conditions.
EkoStinger
Series B in 2020
EkoStinger specializes in advanced aerodynamic solutions for the trucking industry, focusing on enhancing fuel efficiency through innovative trailer devices. The company's flagship product, the Sliding Stinger, is designed to actively adjust with the tandems, ensuring optimal performance in various driving conditions. This technology not only enhances fuel efficiency but also protects airlines and suspension systems while effectively managing crosswinds. EkoStinger aims to offer a reliable alternative to traditional side skirts, addressing the challenges faced by fleet professionals who seek to improve their operational efficiency.
BlocPower
Seed Round in 2020
BlocPower is an energy technology startup based in Los Angeles, California, focused on creating healthier, greener, and smarter buildings. Founded in 2014 in Brooklyn, New York, by Donnel Baird and Morris Cox, the company specializes in retrofitting urban buildings with advanced energy efficiency technologies and green heating and cooling systems. BlocPower identifies energy-wasting buildings and utilizes a proprietary machine learning platform to determine the most effective retrofits for maximizing energy savings. The company connects various stakeholders, including government agencies, utilities, building owners, and equipment providers, to facilitate these upgrades. With a mission to serve financially underserved communities, BlocPower has completed projects in nearly 1,000 buildings, helping customers save 20–40% on their annual energy bills. By leveraging data and innovative financing, BlocPower aims to reduce carbon emissions and improve health outcomes while addressing the climate crisis.
GiveGab
Series A in 2020
GiveGab is a company that specializes in online fundraising services tailored for nonprofit organizations, community foundations, and educational institutions. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Ithaca, New York, the company offers a comprehensive suite of products designed to facilitate fundraising efforts. Its platform connects nonprofits with volunteers and donors, promoting community giving through donations and peer-to-peer fundraising. By enabling organizations to effectively promote their programs and events, GiveGab fosters relationships among fundraisers, volunteers, and the communities they serve.
Kinvolved
Seed Round in 2020
Kinvolved, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in mobile and web applications aimed at enhancing communication between schools and families. Its flagship product, KiNVO, facilitates communication regarding attendance, behavior, grades, and other important updates, allowing schools to send messages to entire classrooms or individual parents. The platform also provides valuable data analytics, enabling educators to track attendance and communication trends, flag chronically absent students, and generate reports on student-specific interactions with parents. Kinvolved's solutions target schools and after-school programs, particularly in underserved communities across the United States, with the goal of improving student attendance and reducing chronic absenteeism. Founded in 2012 and based in New York City, Kinvolved combines technology with community engagement to foster better educational outcomes and enhance graduation rates.
Yesse Technologies
Series A in 2020
Yesse Technologies develops a genetic biosensing platform that aims to digitize the sense of smell. The company specializes in biotechnological innovations, utilizing transgenic animals and molecular biology techniques to create super sniffer mice. This unique approach enables the construction of a live, human nose-on-a-chip, which is designed to detect and identify a wide range of odors, from fragrances in perfumery to scents associated with diseases. By merging biological insights with advanced nanotechnology, Yesse Technologies seeks to revolutionize olfaction, allowing users to explore and quantify every smell on the planet.
Ride Health
Series A in 2020
Ride Health LLC is a New York-based company that offers a software-as-a-service platform designed to improve patient access to medical appointments by managing transportation logistics. Founded in 2016, the platform enables healthcare providers to schedule, request, and pay for rides on behalf of patients, addressing transportation barriers that can hinder access to care. It allows coordinators to arrange rides in advance or on-demand, provides real-time updates and reminders to patients, and offers insights into transportation costs and usage. By partnering with healthcare organizations and transportation providers, Ride Health enhances enterprise transportation programs and supports at-risk populations, ensuring that patient needs and preferences are prioritized. This approach aims to improve efficiencies, reduce costs, and ultimately foster better healthcare outcomes.
Soundmind
Seed Round in 2019
Soundmind Intelligence, Inc. is a company based in Brooklyn, New York, that provides a platform featuring conversational A.I. voice assistants specifically designed for senior care providers. Founded in 2018, the company's technology aims to reduce social isolation among older adults by enhancing communication and connectivity. Its voice assistants enable caregivers and administrators to manage accounts for elder residents, offering personalized features such as care plans, calendars, reminders, messaging, and entertainment. By streamlining these functions through voice interaction, Soundmind facilitates improved communication between caregivers, residents, and their families, ultimately supporting better care in senior living environments.
GDI
Series A in 2019
GDI, founded in 2009 and based in Rochester, New York, specializes in the development and manufacture of silicon anodes for lithium-ion batteries. The company focuses on creating patented silicon battery materials that provide superior performance compared to traditional lithium-ion and emerging solid-state batteries. These materials are designed for compatibility with various lithium battery architectures and are engineered for mass production, allowing industries to enhance their product development capabilities. GDI's innovations aim to improve battery performance, particularly in terms of charging times, thereby contributing to a more sustainable and efficient energy future.
Token
Series A in 2019
We have developed the next generation of MFA that stops phishing and unauthorized logins for organizations where ransomware must be stopped
Ursa Space Systems
Series B in 2019
Ursa Space Systems Inc. is a geospatial services company that provides aerial and space-based data products to enhance geographic mapping and location-based information. Its offerings include imagery and information products that support market and weather forecasting, agricultural yield improvement, disaster response, and military intelligence. The company is known for its Ursa Global Oil Storage Monitoring solution, which provides insights into global oil storage for hedge funds, commodities traders, banks, and oil companies. Ursa Space Systems serves various sectors, including precision agriculture, business intelligence, weather monitoring, humanitarian relief, civil protection, mapping, and traffic applications. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in Ithaca, New York, and leverages radar satellite data to deliver timely reports, fostering transparency in global markets for the finance and energy industries.
Cureatr
Series B in 2019
Cureatr Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in mobile care coordination solutions for healthcare providers. Founded in 2011, it offers a cloud-based medication management software designed to optimize patient care, particularly focusing on post-discharge medication reconciliation. The platform combines HIPAA-secure text messaging with workflow navigation tools, facilitating communication and coordination among healthcare professionals. Cureatr's software features an inbuilt dashboard that curates and analyzes patients' medication history, enabling providers to respond to real-time events and improve their interactions with patients. By streamlining these processes, Cureatr enhances the overall quality of patient care.
Kangarootime
Series A in 2019
Kangarootime, Inc. is a company that offers a cloud-based childcare management solution aimed at connecting parents with childcare professionals. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Buffalo, New York, Kangarootime provides a comprehensive platform that includes features such as revenue cycle management, mobile accessibility, enrollment, attendance tracking, messaging, picture sharing, employee management, and reporting. The platform is designed to automate processes like check-in and check-out, facilitating better communication and compliance for childcare centers. By streamlining operations and enhancing connectivity with families, Kangarootime empowers childcare professionals to digitize their businesses and effectively manage their classrooms.
GiveGab
Series A in 2019
GiveGab is a company that specializes in online fundraising services tailored for nonprofit organizations, community foundations, and educational institutions. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Ithaca, New York, the company offers a comprehensive suite of products designed to facilitate fundraising efforts. Its platform connects nonprofits with volunteers and donors, promoting community giving through donations and peer-to-peer fundraising. By enabling organizations to effectively promote their programs and events, GiveGab fosters relationships among fundraisers, volunteers, and the communities they serve.
Urban Electric Power
Series B in 2019
Urban Electric Power LLC, founded in 2012 and based in Pearl River, New York, specializes in developing rechargeable zinc anode electricity storage technology. The company offers innovative products such as nickel-zinc (Ni-Zn) flow-assisted battery systems and affordable rechargeable zinc-manganese dioxide (MnO2-Zn) batteries. By transforming traditional alkaline batteries into powerful rechargeable alternatives, Urban Electric Power addresses the shortcomings of existing battery solutions in modern energy infrastructure. The company’s technology leverages earth-abundant materials sourced from allied nations, promoting safe and sustainable supply chains. Urban Electric Power aims to enhance electricity access and reliability, particularly in developing regions where lead-acid batteries are commonly used, thus supporting public health, education, and economic growth through cleaner, renewable energy solutions.
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