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Coactive AI

Series A in 2023
Coactive AI is a machine learning platform focused on transforming unstructured image and video data into actionable insights. By providing an application programming interface, the company empowers data practitioners and teams to effectively utilize visual data alongside conventional big data tools. Coactive AI employs advanced techniques in data-centric artificial intelligence to enhance the usability of visual data, allowing analysts to derive meaningful insights quickly and efficiently. The platform aims to simplify the challenges associated with managing unstructured data, making it accessible and valuable for data-driven decision-making.

Coactive AI

Seed Round in 2023
Coactive AI is a machine learning platform focused on transforming unstructured image and video data into actionable insights. By providing an application programming interface, the company empowers data practitioners and teams to effectively utilize visual data alongside conventional big data tools. Coactive AI employs advanced techniques in data-centric artificial intelligence to enhance the usability of visual data, allowing analysts to derive meaningful insights quickly and efficiently. The platform aims to simplify the challenges associated with managing unstructured data, making it accessible and valuable for data-driven decision-making.

NorthOne

Series B in 2022
NorthOne Inc., established in 2016 with headquarters in Toronto, Canada, specializes in digital banking solutions. The company offers a mobile-first API-based bank account, accessible via iOS, Android, and desktop platforms, catering primarily to startups, freelancers, and small businesses across America. NorthOne's platform enables users to manage finances and transactions efficiently, with features such as automated envelope creation for expenses like taxes, payroll, and rent, along with seamless integration of payment processing tools via Stripe. The company aims to simplify financial management, allowing businesses to focus more on their core operations.

Nightfall

Series B in 2022
Nightfall offers a cloud data protection platform and developer platform that uses machine learning to identify and classify sensitive business data across SaaS apps, APIs, and data infrastructure. It detects exposures, automates data hygiene, and enforces workflows such as quarantines, deletions, and alerts with no end-user disruption. The platform exposes cloud-hosted APIs and SDKs for developers to integrate data classification and protection capabilities into applications and data pipelines, helping organizations save time and keep business information safe.

La Haus

Series C in 2022
La Haus is an online residential platform founded in 2017 and headquartered in Medellín, Antioquia. The company provides a digital marketplace that assists individuals in locating their ideal homes. Its platform features a variety of property listings and offers recommendations from real estate specialists, all at no cost to users. By streamlining the home-search process, La Haus enables customers to explore multiple options efficiently while also helping them save money.

Gametime

Venture Round in 2022
Gametime is a mobile ticketing platform that enables last-minute purchases of tickets to sports, music, and theater events in the United States and Canada. It helps users quickly find nearby options by presenting a curated set of seat choices with price and location comparisons, panoramic photos, and true-to-life venue maps. Tickets are delivered directly to mobile devices for instant access, with venues spanning baseball, football, basketball, hockey, and soccer.

Kitopi

Series C in 2022
Kitopi is a cloud kitchen platform that enables restaurants to operate delivery-only locations with minimal capital expenditure. Founded in 2018, it manages over 60 kitchens across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain.

Welcome Tech

Venture Round in 2022
Welcome Tech is a digital platform connecting global immigrant communities with tailored information, products, and services across sectors like finance, education, healthcare, telecommunication, and government. With over 9 million annual users and nearly 2 million active members, it leverages technology to provide secure, personalized solutions.

AiFi

Series B in 2022
AiFi Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Clara, California, that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-based software for cashier-free retail environments. Founded in 2016, AiFi's platform utilizes advanced computer vision and sensor networks to track shoppers as they navigate stores, manage their carts, and process transactions seamlessly. The technology is designed to be adaptable to a variety of store formats and can support operations in spaces up to 10,000 square feet without the need for shelf sensors. This flexibility allows retailers to implement autonomous shopping solutions that enhance customer experiences while providing valuable insights into inventory management and consumer behavior. AiFi partners with numerous global retailers, including ALDI South Group and Carrefour, to create customized shopping experiences that facilitate reliable, contactless operations. The company has established itself as a leader in the autonomous retail space, being recognized for having the highest number of computer vision-powered autonomous stores worldwide.

Platform Science

Series C in 2022
Founded in 2015, Platform Science develops an enterprise-grade IoT fleet management platform for connected trucks and digital supply chains. Its platform offers core telematics functionality, including compliance, safety, and productivity applications, along with dynamic hardware configurations and partner integrations.

Babylist

Series C in 2021
Babylist is a leading online marketplace specializing in baby products. It uses proprietary data and unbiased editorial advice to recommend tried-and-tested products to new parents. Babylist registries facilitate shopping support from friends and family, serving over 8 million people annually.

Kitopi

Series C in 2021
Kitopi is a cloud kitchen platform that enables restaurants to operate delivery-only locations with minimal capital expenditure. Founded in 2018, it manages over 60 kitchens across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain.

Guild Education

Series E in 2021
Guild Education provides a technology platform that connects working adults with online classes, programs, and degree options, offering personalized advising and retention coaching. The service enables employers to give employees education benefits and tuition reimbursement, helping them advance their careers while the platform supports discovery, learning, and organization of the experience. It bridges the gap between education and employment, delivering a comprehensive learning journey from start to finish.

Toucan

Seed Round in 2021
Toucan is a company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2019, that focuses on language learning through a browser extension. This extension allows users to translate words and phrases into various languages while they browse the web, facilitating language acquisition in a natural context. By integrating translations into everyday online activities, Toucan helps users expand their vocabulary without the need for traditional methods such as flashcards or formal classes. The company employs specialists in habit formation, learning, and human behavior to optimize the learning experience, making it more accessible and engaging for users.

Welcome Tech

Series B in 2021
Welcome Tech is a digital platform connecting global immigrant communities with tailored information, products, and services across sectors like finance, education, healthcare, telecommunication, and government. With over 9 million annual users and nearly 2 million active members, it leverages technology to provide secure, personalized solutions.

Syndio

Series B in 2021
Founded in 2009, Syndio is a technology company that empowers businesses to measure, achieve, and sustain workplace equity. Its cloud-based platform analyzes gender and racial trends, helping companies identify and resolve pay gaps, reduce legal risks, and create fair workplaces.

Tonal

Series D in 2020
Tonal is a smart home gym company that specializes in strength training through a digital fitness platform. Founded in 2015 by Aly Orady and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Tonal manufactures innovative fitness equipment that is wall-mounted and utilizes artificial intelligence to deliver personalized workouts. The system generates variable resistance using magnets and electricity, allowing users to perform a wide range of exercises without traditional weights. Tonal's platform tracks workouts in real-time and offers tailored workout plans aimed at muscle building, strength balancing, and athletic performance. Additionally, the company provides live and recorded classes led by expert coaches, enhancing the user experience and accessibility of full-body fitness training from home.

Hippo Insurance

Series E in 2020
Hippo Insurance offers innovative home insurance solutions, leveraging real-time data and smart home technology to enhance protection for homeowners. Headquartered in Palo Alto with offices in Texas, it provides comprehensive coverage, including electronics, appliances, water backup, and service line protection. Hippo operates as an insurance agent with products underwritten by various companies, serving over 80% of U.S. homeowners across 37 states.

Lime

Venture Round in 2020
Lime operates a smart mobility fleet comprising electric scooters and pedal bikes, aiming to provide sustainable first- and last-mile transportation solutions. The company partners with cities worldwide to offer affordable, convenient, and eco-friendly travel alternatives.

SureSale

Series A in 2020
SureSale is a company that operates a Certification as a Service platform and marketplace aimed at enhancing the buying and selling of used vehicles. By establishing a quality standard for assessing pre-owned cars, SureSale allows both independent and franchise dealers to certify a wider array of their vehicle inventory, which includes various makes and models. This certification process not only helps dealers improve their offerings but also provides consumers with greater access to quality used vehicles, thereby facilitating more informed purchasing decisions in the marketplace.

Guild Education

Series D in 2019
Guild Education provides a technology platform that connects working adults with online classes, programs, and degree options, offering personalized advising and retention coaching. The service enables employers to give employees education benefits and tuition reimbursement, helping them advance their careers while the platform supports discovery, learning, and organization of the experience. It bridges the gap between education and employment, delivering a comprehensive learning journey from start to finish.

ScaleFactor

Series C in 2019
ScaleFactor provides automated accounting and finance software, offering features such as bookkeeping automation, proactive alerts, and business insights translation. It formerly offered additional services like IT integration, HR/payroll, compliance, and CFO advisory. ScaleFactor served various industries including professional services, restaurants, retail, technology, and wellness. The company was founded in 2014 and had offices across North America before ceasing operations.

Right Rice

Series B in 2019
RightRice produces a unique vegetable-based rice alternative made from ingredients such as lentils, chickpeas, and peas. This innovative product offers a delicious and nutritious option for consumers, boasting more than double the protein, five times the fiber, and nearly 40 percent fewer net carbs compared to traditional white rice. RightRice retains the ability to absorb flavors and can be enjoyed in various seasoned varieties, including Lemon Pepper, Spanish, and Garlic Herb, all made with real herbs and spices without artificial additives. The product is non-GMO, vegan, and serves as a complete source of plant-based protein, catering to health-conscious consumers seeking to enhance their meals while reducing calorie intake.

ThoughtSpot

Series E in 2019
ThoughtSpot provides an AI-native intelligence platform that empowers enterprises to explore any data, ask questions, and uncover actionable insights. It offers intuitive natural language search, enabling users to generate answers from business data at every point of decision-making. ThoughtSpot serves various industries, with clients including NVIDIA, Hilton Worldwide, Capital One, and Huel.

Carbon

Series E in 2019
Carbon, Inc. is a technology company based in Redwood City, California, that specializes in advanced digital manufacturing solutions. Founded in 2013, Carbon designs and manufactures a range of products, including its proprietary Digital Light Synthesis technology, which utilizes digital light projection and programmable liquid resins to create high-quality parts with superior mechanical properties and surface finishes. The company also offers SpeedCell, a connected manufacturing system that facilitates the consistent production of end-use parts at scale, along with automated solutions like the Smart Part Washer. Carbon provides various materials, such as rigid and flexible polyurethanes, cyanate esters, and epoxies, serving diverse industries including automotive, consumer products, dental, industrial, and life sciences. By leveraging its Continuous Liquid Interface Production Technology, Carbon enables manufacturers to pursue innovative business models, including mass customization and on-demand inventory, while reducing tooling costs and accelerating time to market.

Exabeam

Series E in 2019
Exabeam develops a security management platform that detects and responds to cyber threats. Its platform collects log data, uses behavioral analytics for threat detection, and automates incident responses. Key products include Threat Hunter, Exabeam Threat Intelligence Service, Exabeam Spectrum, and Exabeam Data Lake. The company serves various industries and has strategic partnerships with SentinelOne and Code 42 Software.

Carta

Series E in 2019
Carta is a software company that operates a SEC-registered transfer agent and equity management platform for private companies. The platform helps private firms manage cap tables, corporate governance, 409A valuations, and compliance, issue stock electronically, and share equity information among shareholders, employees, auditors, and counsel. It digitizes stock certificates, stock options, warrants, and derivatives to provide a real-time view of ownership and enables employees to track vesting and exercise rights. Carta serves venture-backed startups, pre-IPO companies, and other private enterprises in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, the company maintains additional offices in the United States, Brazil, and Canada.

UiPath

Series D in 2019
UiPath designs and develops robotic process automation software for enterprises. Its platform enables hyperautomation through AI-powered discovery of automation opportunities, building and managing automations at scale, running robots across various applications and data, engaging people and robots collaboratively, and measuring operational performance to align with business outcomes.

Tonal

Series C in 2019
Tonal is a smart home gym company that specializes in strength training through a digital fitness platform. Founded in 2015 by Aly Orady and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Tonal manufactures innovative fitness equipment that is wall-mounted and utilizes artificial intelligence to deliver personalized workouts. The system generates variable resistance using magnets and electricity, allowing users to perform a wide range of exercises without traditional weights. Tonal's platform tracks workouts in real-time and offers tailored workout plans aimed at muscle building, strength balancing, and athletic performance. Additionally, the company provides live and recorded classes led by expert coaches, enhancing the user experience and accessibility of full-body fitness training from home.

Right Rice

Venture Round in 2019
RightRice produces a unique vegetable-based rice alternative made from ingredients such as lentils, chickpeas, and peas. This innovative product offers a delicious and nutritious option for consumers, boasting more than double the protein, five times the fiber, and nearly 40 percent fewer net carbs compared to traditional white rice. RightRice retains the ability to absorb flavors and can be enjoyed in various seasoned varieties, including Lemon Pepper, Spanish, and Garlic Herb, all made with real herbs and spices without artificial additives. The product is non-GMO, vegan, and serves as a complete source of plant-based protein, catering to health-conscious consumers seeking to enhance their meals while reducing calorie intake.

Impira

Series B in 2019
Impira, Inc. is a technology company that develops an artificial intelligence platform designed to manage unstructured data, such as images, videos, PDFs, and scanned documents. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Impira integrates seamlessly with existing systems to consolidate various data sources, allowing users to gain a comprehensive view of their information. Its primary product automates the extraction of structured data from unstructured files, significantly streamlining workflows and reducing manual data entry. Additionally, Impira offers Mango, a specialized platform that utilizes AI to facilitate the searching and extraction of critical information from contracts, such as party names and renewal terms. By leveraging machine learning and computer vision, Impira enhances content management and helps organizations improve efficiency while fostering a more creative work environment.

Flexport

Series D in 2019
Flexport, established in 2013, is a San Francisco-based company specializing in global freight forwarding and customs brokerage services. It offers an online platform that simplifies and streamlines international trade for businesses. Flexport's services include customs clearance, freight transportation by ocean, air, and road, along with value-added services such as cargo insurance, warehousing, and trade finance. The company's user-friendly dashboard enables clients to understand, purchase, manage, and track these services in real-time, optimizing their supply chain and logistics operations.

Affinity

Series B in 2019
Affinity, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in relationship intelligence solutions, enhancing traditional customer relationship management (CRM) systems. Founded in 2014 and based in Redwood City, California, Affinity leverages artificial intelligence and natural language processing to help enterprises optimize their networks and improve deal flow. The platform allows teams to visualize their relationship graphs, facilitating access to crucial introductions with decision-makers and streamlining pipeline management. Affinity's features include automatic data capture, email detection, collaboration tools, and reminders, all designed to simplify contact management and enhance team productivity. By reducing reliance on spreadsheets and providing real-time updates, Affinity aims to maximize the value of networks for both startups and investors. The company has secured significant funding to support its growth and development.

Lime

Series D in 2019
Lime operates a smart mobility fleet comprising electric scooters and pedal bikes, aiming to provide sustainable first- and last-mile transportation solutions. The company partners with cities worldwide to offer affordable, convenient, and eco-friendly travel alternatives.

Caliva

Series A in 2019
Caliva, Inc. is a cannabis company based in San Jose, California, established in 2015. It operates as both a cultivation facility and a premier dispensary, recognized for its advanced, pharmaceutical-grade cannabis production. Caliva offers a diverse range of cannabis products, including vapes, flower, edibles, and wellness items. Its product lineup features notable brands such as leune vapes, dogwalker pre-rolls, and wyld gummies. The company emphasizes the medicinal and wellness benefits of cannabis, aiming to provide a safe, regulated, and consistent source for consumers. Caliva serves its customers through retail stores and an online platform, ensuring accessible and sustainable wellness choices. The company has garnered attention for its commitment to quality, with each strain meticulously selected for its genetics and medicinal properties, further reinforced by rigorous testing to maintain high standards.

Rubrik

Series E in 2019
Rubrik provides data security solutions to organizations worldwide, offering live data access for recovery and application development. Its platform combines enterprise data management with web-scale IT, eliminating backup software and enabling businesses to manage data across private and public clouds within minutes.

Coinbase

Secondary Market in 2018
Founded in 2012, Coinbase operates a platform enabling merchants and consumers to buy, sell, and store cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin. It offers products such as Coinbase Wallet, USD Coin, Coinbase Pro, and custody services. The company is headquartered in San Francisco.

Coinbase

Series E in 2018
Founded in 2012, Coinbase operates a platform enabling merchants and consumers to buy, sell, and store cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin. It offers products such as Coinbase Wallet, USD Coin, Coinbase Pro, and custody services. The company is headquartered in San Francisco.

ByteDance

Series E in 2018
ByteDance develops global digital content platforms like TikTok and Douyin, fostering user connection and creativity through short videos. It also offers enterprise collaboration tools and AI services, driven by advanced recommendation engines.

RevUp Software

Series A in 2018
RevUp Software is bringing leading-edge, easy to use analytics to Non-Profits, Academic Institutions and Political Organizations. We help fundraisers, while working with existing software, create new ways to identify, target, and engage their networks.

Brandless

Series C in 2018
Brandless is an omnichannel consumer platform and online marketplace based in San Francisco. Founded in 2015, it offers a broad range of products across groceries and pantry items, home goods, beauty and personal care, health and wellness, baby care, and pet products. The company emphasizes better-for-you and better-for-all products and seeks to empower shoppers to make thoughtful, responsible choices through quality ingredients, responsible sourcing, and community-driven validation. It pursues a collaborative approach, prioritizing people over promotion and focused on creating a mission-driven marketplace that supports simpler, more intentional shopping across multiple channels.

Grove

Series A in 2018
Grove is a personal trainer for the client's moneyThe company assesses where you are today and create a plan to make the client confident about their money. Through proprietary software combined with a team of Certified Financial Planners, Grove is able to offer personalized advice at a fraction of the price of traditional financial advisors.

ThoughtSpot

Series D in 2018
ThoughtSpot provides an AI-native intelligence platform that empowers enterprises to explore any data, ask questions, and uncover actionable insights. It offers intuitive natural language search, enabling users to generate answers from business data at every point of decision-making. ThoughtSpot serves various industries, with clients including NVIDIA, Hilton Worldwide, Capital One, and Huel.

Carbon

Series D in 2017
Carbon, Inc. is a technology company based in Redwood City, California, that specializes in advanced digital manufacturing solutions. Founded in 2013, Carbon designs and manufactures a range of products, including its proprietary Digital Light Synthesis technology, which utilizes digital light projection and programmable liquid resins to create high-quality parts with superior mechanical properties and surface finishes. The company also offers SpeedCell, a connected manufacturing system that facilitates the consistent production of end-use parts at scale, along with automated solutions like the Smart Part Washer. Carbon provides various materials, such as rigid and flexible polyurethanes, cyanate esters, and epoxies, serving diverse industries including automotive, consumer products, dental, industrial, and life sciences. By leveraging its Continuous Liquid Interface Production Technology, Carbon enables manufacturers to pursue innovative business models, including mass customization and on-demand inventory, while reducing tooling costs and accelerating time to market.

Flexport

Series C in 2017
Flexport, established in 2013, is a San Francisco-based company specializing in global freight forwarding and customs brokerage services. It offers an online platform that simplifies and streamlines international trade for businesses. Flexport's services include customs clearance, freight transportation by ocean, air, and road, along with value-added services such as cargo insurance, warehousing, and trade finance. The company's user-friendly dashboard enables clients to understand, purchase, manage, and track these services in real-time, optimizing their supply chain and logistics operations.

Impossible Foods

Convertible Note in 2017
Impossible Foods Inc. is a Redwood City, California-based company that specializes in developing plant-based substitutes for meat, dairy, and fish products. Founded in 2011 by Patrick Brown and Monte Casino, the company utilizes a combination of natural ingredients, including proteins, fats, amino acids, and vitamins sourced from greens, seeds, and grains, to recreate the taste and texture of traditional meats and dairy. Its product lineup includes items such as burgers and pork alternatives, which are marketed as healthier options for consumers. Impossible Foods distributes its products through various channels, including restaurants and online platforms in the United States.

Peloton

Series E in 2017
Peloton is a fitness technology company that combines hardware, software, and content to deliver an interactive platform for live and on-demand group classes led by instructors. Its connected fitness products, including bikes and related accessories, integrate with a subscription service that provides ongoing access to class content, performance metrics, and real-time leaderboards, creating a socially connected and motivating workout experience. Revenue is principally driven by subscriptions, with additional income from hardware sales, delivery and installation services, extended warranties, apparel, and Precor-branded products. The company operates two reportable segments: Connected Fitness Products and Subscription, reflecting its balance of devices and ongoing access. Peloton sells online and through its expanding showroom network. It was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in New York.

Rubrik

Series D in 2017
Rubrik provides data security solutions to organizations worldwide, offering live data access for recovery and application development. Its platform combines enterprise data management with web-scale IT, eliminating backup software and enabling businesses to manage data across private and public clouds within minutes.

Tonal

Series A in 2016
Tonal is a smart home gym company that specializes in strength training through a digital fitness platform. Founded in 2015 by Aly Orady and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Tonal manufactures innovative fitness equipment that is wall-mounted and utilizes artificial intelligence to deliver personalized workouts. The system generates variable resistance using magnets and electricity, allowing users to perform a wide range of exercises without traditional weights. Tonal's platform tracks workouts in real-time and offers tailored workout plans aimed at muscle building, strength balancing, and athletic performance. Additionally, the company provides live and recorded classes led by expert coaches, enhancing the user experience and accessibility of full-body fitness training from home.

FanDuel

Series E in 2015
FanDuel operates an online platform that enables users to participate in fantasy sports and real-money wagering. The platform supports fantasy football, baseball, hockey and basketball, and also offers sports betting, racing and casino games. Founded in 2009 and based in New York, with an additional office in Edinburgh, the company serves North American and international players by enabling users to draft fantasy teams or join contests for cash prizes.
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