Octave Ventures

Octave Ventures is a venture capital investment firm founded in 2018, with operations based in Toronto, Canada, and Henderson, Nevada. The firm specializes in investing in seed-stage, early-stage, and later-stage companies, primarily focusing on deep technology and biotechnology sectors. With a global perspective, Octave Ventures aims to support innovative enterprises that are poised to advance these cutting-edge fields.

Eldrick Binuya

Vice President, Finance

Michael Kim

Founder

Joshua Schwab

COO and Partner

21 past transactions

Qolab

Series A in 2024
Qolab mission is to build high quality qubits by leveraging the most advanced semiconductor manufacturing processes.

Bounti.ai

Seed Round in 2024
With Bounti's Autonomous Agents, Reps spend less time doing toil work and more time doing the things that matter - connecting with customers to solve their problems.

ZeroEyes

Venture Round in 2023
ZeroEyes, Inc. is an artificial intelligence security company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded in 2018. The company has developed a sophisticated platform that focuses on firearm detection by analyzing over three billion images daily from security camera feeds. ZeroEyes aims to enhance safety in various environments, including schools, corporate settings, healthcare facilities, and public spaces, by providing real-time alerts to authorities in the event of potential gun-related threats. Its technology is designed to prevent and respond to active shooter incidents, improving situational awareness and reducing response times for first responders. Through its innovative solutions, ZeroEyes strives to combat mass shootings and gun-related violence, ultimately creating safer environments for individuals and communities.

Haus

Series A in 2023
Haus provides a marketing science platform that enables brands to run experiments and measure the incremental impact of marketing investments. By focusing on real business outcomes rather than traditional metrics, Haus helps optimize marketing spend and supports decisions on revenue, customer acquisition, and other key performance indicators. The platform analyzes data, evaluates performance, and delivers attribution and insights in a privacy conscious environment to deliver accurate measurements.

Lassen Peak

Series A in 2022
Lassen Peak is a technology company focused on transforming weapon detection procedures into safer, more efficient, and dignified experiences. It is developing handheld devices that enable accurate weapon detection in various environments while maintaining a safe distance and avoiding physical contact. The technology emphasizes the protection of civil rights and privacy, aiming to provide greater accountability compared to traditional manual pat-downs. By facilitating de-escalation in situations where there is no threat, Lassen Peak's solutions enhance safety and improve the overall experience for all individuals involved.

General Radar

Series A in 2022
General Radar develops high-resolution 3D radar systems for autonomous and defense applications and specializes in phased-array millimeter-wave radars for autonomous vehicles. The company designs and commercializes advanced radar platforms, including electronically scanned AESA radars with digital beamforming and high-performance computing, aimed at scalable, reliable, and affordable multi-mission sensing. Based in Mountain View, California, General Radar provides radar technology that enables innovative applications across commercial and defense sectors.

FreeWire

Series D in 2022
FreeWire Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturer of mobile electric vehicle (EV) chargers, focused on providing innovative charging solutions that enhance the accessibility of EV charging infrastructure. Established in 2014 and based in San Leandro, California, the company produces several models, including the Mobi Charger v0, v1, and v2, which cater to varying charging needs and capabilities. FreeWire’s flagship product, the Boost Charger, integrates battery technology with power conversion systems, allowing for high-power charging without the need for extensive grid upgrades. This technology enables ultrafast charging at locations that typically lack sufficient electrical infrastructure. FreeWire has successfully deployed its battery-integrated chargers across the United States, serving Fortune 100 companies, commercial clients, fleets, and retail spaces, and has partnered with major organizations to expand its reach. Additionally, the company's systems provide clean and quiet power solutions, effectively replacing or supplementing diesel generators for various remote power applications, thereby supporting the transition away from fossil fuels.

Cornami

Series C in 2022
Cornami, Inc. is a technology company specializing in high-performance computing (HPC) solutions that enhance software performance, power efficiency, and latency. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Campbell, California, with additional offices in Sacramento and Boston, Cornami has developed a patented multi-core technology that utilizes heterogeneous cores in a parallel and concurrent manner. This innovative approach enables significant improvements in compute performance while minimizing power consumption and latency. The company's technology allows processor cores to function as scalable resources, facilitating real-time computing capabilities from thousands of cores on a single chip to millions across a larger system. Cornami's initial focus is on Big Data, with plans to enable fully homomorphic encryption and provide high-performance solutions adaptable for various markets and devices.

TrayamBhu Tech Solutions

Seed Round in 2022
TrayamBhu Tech Solutions is a multichain blockchain platform working on Climate Tech, ESG, Carbon Credits mapping the last mile of sustainable data on the Blockchain.

Cornami

Series C in 2021
Cornami, Inc. is a technology company specializing in high-performance computing (HPC) solutions that enhance software performance, power efficiency, and latency. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Campbell, California, with additional offices in Sacramento and Boston, Cornami has developed a patented multi-core technology that utilizes heterogeneous cores in a parallel and concurrent manner. This innovative approach enables significant improvements in compute performance while minimizing power consumption and latency. The company's technology allows processor cores to function as scalable resources, facilitating real-time computing capabilities from thousands of cores on a single chip to millions across a larger system. Cornami's initial focus is on Big Data, with plans to enable fully homomorphic encryption and provide high-performance solutions adaptable for various markets and devices.

Osaro

Series C in 2021
Osaro, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence software aimed at automating manual picking and assembly tasks in distribution centers and manufacturing environments. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, Osaro's solutions integrate advanced machine learning and vision-based technology to enhance the efficiency of robotic systems. The software is designed to automatically process complex, unstructured data, enabling machines to learn and adapt in real-time, thereby improving decision-making capabilities. By enhancing the intelligence and adaptability of machines, Osaro aims to increase industrial productivity while allowing human workers to concentrate on more complex tasks, ultimately contributing to a safer workplace and more resilient supply chains.

ZeroEyes

Series A in 2021
ZeroEyes, Inc. is an artificial intelligence security company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded in 2018. The company has developed a sophisticated platform that focuses on firearm detection by analyzing over three billion images daily from security camera feeds. ZeroEyes aims to enhance safety in various environments, including schools, corporate settings, healthcare facilities, and public spaces, by providing real-time alerts to authorities in the event of potential gun-related threats. Its technology is designed to prevent and respond to active shooter incidents, improving situational awareness and reducing response times for first responders. Through its innovative solutions, ZeroEyes strives to combat mass shootings and gun-related violence, ultimately creating safer environments for individuals and communities.

RED 6

Venture Round in 2021
RED 6 INC. is a company that specializes in outdoor augmented reality solutions specifically designed for air combat training. Founded in 2017 and based in Santa Monica, California, RED 6 has developed the Airborne Tactical Augmented Reality System (ATARS), which allows pilots and ground operators to visualize synthetic threats in real-time during high-speed outdoor environments. This innovative platform integrates augmented reality technology into military training, enabling real pilots in actual aircraft to engage with computer-generated enemies effectively. By utilizing an augmented reality visor, an AI-driven multiplayer network, and biometric feedback loops, RED 6 enhances training experiences, thereby improving readiness and operational capabilities for military applications. The company's technology is not only pivotal for defense but also has potential applications across various industries, including entertainment, sports, and medicine.

Advocado

Seed Round in 2021
Advocado is the first real-time cross-media optimization & audience platform that makes advertising perform better by using signals in the physical world (like TV Ads or in-program content) to trigger real-time actions across search, social and shopping platforms and building organic digital audiences based on advertiser affinity; all the while, collecting the data to prove value created. Ultimately, we help CMO’s and marketing leaders deliver better results while breaking down organizational silos and respecting consumer privacy.

Valted Seq

Seed Round in 2021
Valted Seq is a discovery-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, dedicated to developing innovative therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases. The company focuses on identifying neurodegenerative pathways and biomarkers to enhance the development of new therapeutics and diagnostics, including companion diagnostics that support advanced treatment options. Valted Seq has established the world's largest repository of single-cell sequencing data derived from high-quality, clinically characterized brain tissues of patients suffering from conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. By leveraging this extensive data, the company aims to inform and accelerate the creation of precision therapeutics, ultimately improving patient access to effective treatments.

Tailos

Series B in 2020
Tailos is on a mission to bridge the gap between robots and humans - starting with Rosie - the world's very first housekeeping robot for hotels and commercial buildings. Like a self-driving car, Rosie navigates intelligently through the space while cleaning floors and collecting invaluable operational and environmental data. Tailos' automated systems deliver unprecedented value to hotel operators, room attendants, and hotel guests. There are three major issues Tailos is tackling: *Housekeeping is the highest variable cost regardless of the hotel. *Room attendants have the highest injury rates in the service sector. *Current commercial cleaning practices are inconsistent and hard to objectively manage. By using Tailos' systems, hotel and commercial cleaning operators will see an increase in profitability; healthier and happier staff; and higher guest satisfaction. In addition, room attendants will be able to focus on less strenuous tasks - ultimately reducing injury rates. Finally, guests will have a more enjoyable experience through consistent cleanliness and more flexible check-in and check-out times. Given the size and scale of the hospitality market, a lack of innovation in the field, and the potential to improve the health and safety of room attendants; Tailos transforms the industry by leveraging the power of robotics. By solving the two biggest issues in housekeeping – time and injuries – Tailos revolutionizes commercial cleaning - one bot at a time.

Finch Therapeutics

Series D in 2020
Finch Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in Somerville, Massachusetts, focused on developing microbial therapies for patients with serious medical needs. The company specializes in creating microbiome-based treatments to address conditions driven by dysbiosis or disruption of the microbiome. Finch Therapeutics offers two main product platforms: Full-Spectrum Microbiota and Rationally-Selected Microbiota, which aim to restore microbiome functionality. These therapies are designed to treat various conditions, including recurrent C. difficile infection, chronic hepatitis B, inflammatory bowel disease, and gastrointestinal symptoms in children with autism. The company employs machine learning algorithms to analyze clinical data from successful fecal transplantations, identifying effective microbial combinations for therapeutic use. Finch Therapeutics was founded in 2017 and has a strong intellectual property portfolio, including over 70 issued patents relevant to microbiome therapeutics.

Luminar Technologies

Venture Round in 2019
Founded in 2012, Luminar Technologies is a leading provider of advanced driver assistance systems for vehicles. The company specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling LiDAR sensors and related perception software solutions, primarily serving original equipment manufacturers in the automobile, commercial vehicle, robo-taxi, and adjacent industries.

Luminar Technologies

Series A in 2019
Founded in 2012, Luminar Technologies is a leading provider of advanced driver assistance systems for vehicles. The company specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling LiDAR sensors and related perception software solutions, primarily serving original equipment manufacturers in the automobile, commercial vehicle, robo-taxi, and adjacent industries.

Palantir Technologies

Venture Round in 2018
Palantir Technologies develops data fusion, integration, and analytics software for public institutions, commercial enterprises, and non-profit organizations worldwide. The company offers Gotham, a platform that integrates, manages, secures, and analyzes enterprise data, and Metropolis, a platform that integrates, enriches, models, and analyzes quantitative data for commercial use. Palantir's software supports activities such as anti-fraud, crisis response, cyber security, defense, disaster preparedness, disease response, healthcare delivery, intelligence, law enforcement, insurance analytics, and pharmaceutical research. Its solutions enable collaboration across and within organizations to make sense of large and complex data sets. Palantir serves government, defense, finance, healthcare, and other industries. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in Palo Alto, California.

D&D Pharmatech

Series B in 2018
D&D Pharmatech Co., Ltd., established in 2014 and headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea, is a clinical-stage global biotech company specializing in developing innovative medicines. It focuses on various therapeutic areas, including neurodegenerative diseases, molecular imaging and radiotherapy, fibrotic diseases, and metabolic diseases. The company operates through disease-specific subsidiary companies guided by top-tier medical research faculty, aiming to accelerate the translation of cutting-edge research into lifesaving therapeutic products for patients. D&D Pharmatech's product pipeline is supported by its team of experts in bio-new drug research and development, manufacturing quality control, clinical development, and technology transfer. Additionally, it develops positron emission tomography (PET) imaging biomarkers through Precision Molecular Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary, and conducts single-cell sequencing related to degenerative brain diseases via Valted Seq, Inc. The company employs technologies such as PEGylation to extend drug administration periods.
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