Astera Labs
Series D in 2022
Astera Labs, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, specializing in purpose-built connectivity solutions for data-centric systems. Founded in 2017, the company designs and supplies high-speed mixed-signal semiconductor products, including integrated circuits and boards, to enhance PCIe connectivity. Its offerings encompass various systems such as riser cards and GPU booster cards, along with design and testing services. Astera Labs focuses on addressing performance bottlenecks in compute-intensive workloads, catering to applications in server connectivity, distributed machine learning, and high-end gaming graphics. The company collaborates with processor vendors, cloud service providers, and manufacturing partners to deliver critical connectivity performance, flexibility, and observability in its products.
Epic Games
Venture Round in 2021
Epic Games, Inc. is an American video game and software company founded in 1991 and based in Cary, North Carolina. The company is known for creating and developing immersive games for various platforms, including PCs, consoles, mobile devices, and virtual reality systems. In addition to its game development efforts, Epic Games offers its proprietary game engine technology to other developers, facilitating the creation of high-fidelity interactive experiences. The company also operates a game store that empowers developers to publish quality games and 3D content, thereby fostering a vibrant community of creators and gamers alike. Previously known as Epic MegaGames, Inc., the company rebranded to its current name in March 1999.
New Age Meats
Seed Round in 2021
New Age Meats is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in producing cultivated meat through an innovative automated, data-driven platform that utilizes stem cell technology. By growing meat from animal cells instead of relying on traditional animal slaughter, New Age Meats aims to create healthier and more sustainable food options.
SyncThink
Seed Round in 2018
SyncThink Inc. is a neuro-technology company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in eye-tracking technology for brain health analytics. Founded in 2009 by neurosurgeon Dr. Jamshid Ghajar, the company has developed the EYE-SYNC device, a non-invasive, head-mounted eye-tracking system designed to provide medical professionals with objective metrics related to visual attention and dynamic orientation. EYE-SYNC performs a rapid, 60-second assessment to identify ocular motor impairments and vestibular dysfunction, which are critical components in concussion evaluation. This technology is utilized by various university athletic departments and medical facilities, including Stanford University and Massachusetts General Hospital, for brain health assessment and recovery monitoring. SyncThink's innovations are backed by numerous partnerships with leading research institutions and have received FDA approval, making them applicable in military and athletic contexts as well as in broader applications related to attention development and brain performance. The company holds multiple patents related to its technology and analytics, further solidifying its position in the neuro-diagnostics field.
Lyft is a transportation company that operates a mobile application connecting passengers with drivers for on-demand rides. The app facilitates ride scheduling, including advance bookings up to seven days, and handles in-app payments. Primarily serving college, university, and corporate communities, Lyft offers various ride options, such as private, shared, and luxury vehicles. Additionally, it provides multimodal transportation solutions, including bike and scooter sharing.
Nomadic
Seed Round in 2017
Nomadic is an immersive entertainment company that specializes in creating tactile and walkable virtual reality (VR) adventures accessible to communities worldwide. The company develops innovative gaming technology that transforms physical venues into dynamic, interactive environments, allowing for a seamless blend of virtual and real-world experiences. Through its turnkey platform, Nomadic partners with content creators and venue operators to deliver ever-changing VR experiences, catering to a diverse audience. This approach not only enhances the entertainment landscape but also enables gaming and film studios to produce customized out-of-home VR content, positioning Nomadic as a leader in immersive entertainment.
Palantir Technologies
Secondary Market in 2017
Palantir Technologies, established in 2003, specializes in developing data integration and analysis platforms. The company offers two primary products: Palantir Gotham, designed for enterprises to manage, secure, and analyze data, and Palantir Metropolis, focused on quantitative data analysis. Palantir serves a wide range of sectors, including government, defense, finance, healthcare, and others, helping them make sense of large, complex data sets. The company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.
EverQuote
Series B in 2016
EverQuote is a technology-driven insurance marketplace that connects consumers with relevant insurance providers. It offers a free service, enabling users to compare auto insurance quotes online. The company's data and technology platform efficiently matches consumers' individual insurance needs with suitable options from its extensive network of insurance providers, saving time and money for both consumers and providers. EverQuote was established with the aim of using a scientific, data-driven approach to help consumers find the best insurance coverage and pricing tailored to their specific needs.
Efficient Drivetrains
Series C in 2016
Efficient Drivetrains, Inc. is a technology firm that specializes in the development and marketing of plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) architectures and related technologies for electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs). The company offers a range of products, including high-efficiency continuously variable transmissions, drivetrain controllers, battery modules, and vehicle control software designed to manage energy systems and reduce fuel consumption and emissions. Efficient Drivetrains also provides engineering support, technology licensing, and electrification kits to assist vehicle manufacturers and integrators in developing PHEV, HEV, and EV systems. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Milpitas, California, with a research and development center in Dixon, the company serves clients globally, including in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. As of August 2018, Efficient Drivetrains operates as a subsidiary of Cummins Inc.
Lyft is a transportation company that operates a mobile application connecting passengers with drivers for on-demand rides. The app facilitates ride scheduling, including advance bookings up to seven days, and handles in-app payments. Primarily serving college, university, and corporate communities, Lyft offers various ride options, such as private, shared, and luxury vehicles. Additionally, it provides multimodal transportation solutions, including bike and scooter sharing.
Cloudera
Secondary Market in 2015
Cloudera, Inc. is a provider of data analytics and management solutions, operating primarily in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The company offers a comprehensive suite of products through its Subscription and Services segments. Its flagship Cloudera Enterprise Data Hub enables organizations to perform various analytics on a governed and secure data set across public and private clouds or data centers. Cloudera also provides a hybrid cloud solution known as Cloudera Data Warehouse for self-service analytics, along with tools like Cloudera Data Science and Engineering for big data processing and Cloudera Operational DB for real-time analytics. Additional offerings include the Hortonworks Data Platform, Cloudera DataFlow for data collection and analysis, and Cloudera SDX for security and governance. Cloudera supports its clients—corporate enterprises and public sector organizations—through software subscriptions and professional services that include consultation, training, and machine learning expertise. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Cloudera aims to transform complex data into actionable insights while ensuring efficiency and security.
Jasper Technologies
Secondary Market in 2015
Jasper Technologies, Inc. specializes in providing a cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT) platform that enables businesses to launch, manage, and monetize IoT services globally. The company offers its Control Center, an automated connectivity management platform that allows users to oversee connected devices, including low power and low usage devices, as well as to manage connected car services. Additionally, Jasper Technologies provides Control Center for Mobile Enterprise, which facilitates mobility management for employee mobile devices. The company serves a diverse range of sectors, including agriculture, connected cars, smart homes and buildings, healthcare, industrial equipment, retail, smart cities, and transportation and logistics. Founded in 2004 as Jasper Wireless, the company rebranded to Jasper Technologies in May 2014 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with operations in Alpharetta, Georgia. As of March 2016, Jasper Technologies operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems.
Nutanix
Secondary Market in 2014
Nutanix, established in 2009, is a leading provider of cloud software. Its core offering, the Nutanix Cloud Platform, enables organizations to build and manage a hybrid multicloud infrastructure, running applications and managing data consistently across core data centers, edge locations, and public clouds. This platform supports various hypervisors and container platforms, providing a unified, agile solution. Nutanix also offers Beam, a multi-cloud optimization service that delivers deep visibility into cloud consumption patterns, automates cost optimization, and ensures security compliance. The company serves a wide range of industries and operates on a subscription-based business model, with key revenue generated from the United States.