Epirus, Inc. is a technology company based in Hawthorne, California, specializing in the design and development of advanced defense systems that utilize artificial intelligence and directed energy. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on creating solid-state, software-defined high-power microwave solutions aimed at countering unmanned aircraft systems and other asymmetric threats. Its flagship product, ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSE, serves as a counter-infrastructure solution that can simultaneously target multiple threats, effectively neutralizing drones and swarms. By integrating AI and machine learning with advanced electronics, Epirus enhances the detection and tracking of objects of interest, offering innovative capabilities in electronic warfare and power management for both defense and commercial sectors.
Perspectum
Series C in 2023
Perspectum is a global medical technology company dedicated to enhancing patient care for individuals with liver disease, diabetes, and cancer. The company specializes in precision medicine, utilizing advanced imaging and genetics to provide clinicians with quantitative health assessments. This approach enables early detection, accurate diagnosis, and targeted treatment of complex health issues. Perspectum's team comprises physicians, biomedical scientists, engineers, and technologists who work together to manage these conditions at scale, empowering both patients and healthcare providers.
Perspectum
Series C in 2023
Perspectum is a global medical technology company dedicated to enhancing patient care for individuals with liver disease, diabetes, and cancer. The company specializes in precision medicine, utilizing advanced imaging and genetics to provide clinicians with quantitative health assessments. This approach enables early detection, accurate diagnosis, and targeted treatment of complex health issues. Perspectum's team comprises physicians, biomedical scientists, engineers, and technologists who work together to manage these conditions at scale, empowering both patients and healthcare providers.
Red Rover
Funding Round in 2022
Red Rover is a logistics company that provides fetchable storage solutions, allowing users to pick up and drop off storage containers at their convenience. This innovative service eliminates delivery charges, truck rental fees, and the need to wait for a company driver, making it a more affordable and convenient alternative to traditional moving and storage options. The company's unique approach combines the flexibility of self-service with the practicality of mobile storage, catering to the evolving needs of customers.
Red Rover
Funding Round in 2021
Red Rover is a logistics company that provides fetchable storage solutions, allowing users to pick up and drop off storage containers at their convenience. This innovative service eliminates delivery charges, truck rental fees, and the need to wait for a company driver, making it a more affordable and convenient alternative to traditional moving and storage options. The company's unique approach combines the flexibility of self-service with the practicality of mobile storage, catering to the evolving needs of customers.
All G Foods
Seed Round in 2021
All G Foods is a company focused on creating alternative protein products through precision fermentation technologies. Established in November 2020 in Waterloo, South Australia, the company develops a diverse range of plant-based meat alternatives, including mince, sausages, chicken, and bacon. In addition to its meat substitutes, All G is advancing the production of next-generation dairy products, utilizing fermentation technology to create cow-free dairy proteins suitable for milk and other dairy items. The company's mission is to provide consumers with vegetarian options that replicate the taste and experience of traditional meat products.
Brandis Tallman
Acquisition in 2020
Brandis Tallman LLC is a full-service investment banking firm based in San Francisco, California. It specializes in providing bond underwriting and placement agent services specifically to public agencies. The company focuses on the underwriting and placement of municipal debt for issuers in California, catering to the financial needs of government entities. As a subsidiary of Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., Brandis Tallman leverages its expertise to facilitate access to capital for public projects, ensuring that local governments can effectively fund their initiatives through the issuance of bonds.
Valens Semiconductor
Series E in 2018
Valens Semiconductor Ltd. is a manufacturer of semiconductor products focused on the distribution of uncompressed high-definition multimedia content. The company is known for its HDBaseT technology, which allows for plug-and-play digital connectivity between HD video sources and remote displays, as well as its 5Play solution that transmits video, audio, Ethernet, power, and control signals over a single cable for various applications including home networking and hospitality. Valens also serves the automotive industry with connectivity solutions that support high-speed in-vehicle data transmission, contributing to the development of connected and autonomous vehicles. Its products are utilized in diverse settings such as homes, offices, hotels, and public spaces. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Hod Hasharon, Israel, Valens has expanded its global presence with offices in the United States, Japan, and Hong Kong, serving a wide range of clients including consumer electronics manufacturers, systems integrators, and retail partners.
Intec Pharma Ltd is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Jerusalem, Israel, specializing in drug development through its proprietary Accordion Pill platform technology. This oral drug delivery system aims to enhance the efficacy and safety of both existing and developing medications by employing a gastric retention and specific release mechanism. The company’s lead candidate, Accordion Pill Carbidopa/Levodopa, is currently undergoing Phase III clinical trials for treating symptoms of advanced Parkinson's disease. Additionally, Intec Pharma is advancing Accordion Pill Zaleplon, which is also in Phase III trials for insomnia, and has several product candidates aimed at preventing and treating ulcers, as well as addressing various pain conditions through formulations containing Cannabidiol and 9-Tetrahydrocannabinol. Intec Pharma has established research collaborations, including one with Merck, to explore the potential applications of its Accordion Pill technology. Founded in 2000, the company was previously known as Intec Pharmaceuticals before rebranding in 2004.
Greencrest Capital (acquired by Oppenheimer & Co.)
Acquisition in 2013
GreenCrest Capital was a prominent advisory firm specializing in liquidity solutions for private companies and their shareholders. The firm focused on various sectors, including social media, online advertising, e-commerce, consumer cloud services, and software. By offering tailored research and advisory services, GreenCrest Capital facilitated financial transactions and supported the growth of private firms. As of November 21, 2013, the firm was acquired by Oppenheimer & Co.
Wananchi Group
Private Equity Round in 2011
Wananchi Group Holdings Limited, founded in 2008 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, is a prominent provider of home entertainment and communication services in East Africa. The company serves both residential and corporate customers, offering a range of services that includes high-speed internet via its fiber optic network, DTH satellite pay TV, and original programming for its pay TV channels. In the corporate sector, Wananchi provides voice, video, data, and internet connectivity to enterprises, governments, and media organizations. Additionally, it offers value-added services such as data security, cloud solutions, and web hosting. Wananchi Group is recognized for its commitment to delivering high-quality and affordable services, making it a key player in the region's telecommunications and entertainment industries.
Mercury solar systems
Private Equity Round in 2008
Mercury Solar Systems is a prominent provider of solar energy services on the East Coast, specializing in the design and installation of solar energy systems for commercial, non-profit, and residential clients. Since its establishment in 2006, the company has completed nearly 2,000 installations, showcasing its extensive expertise in electrical and structural engineering, solar system design, and project finance. Mercury Solar Systems aims to distinguish itself through exceptional customer service and comprehensive turnkey solutions, allowing it to become the leading solar integrator in New York and one of the top firms in the region. The company pursues growth through both organic development and strategic acquisitions, bolstered by financing secured through Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. in 2008. With a commitment to expanding its operations, Mercury Solar Systems is actively exploring opportunities to enhance its presence across the United States.
Axsun Technologies
Series C in 2001
Axsun Technologies, LLC specializes in the design, manufacture, and sale of photonics products that utilize MEMS and other micro-scale optical devices. Based in Billerica, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products including OCT swept laser engines, OCT data acquisition systems, optical channel monitors, and NIR spectroscopy engines. These products serve various industries, including medical therapies, petroleum production, telecommunications, and industrial process control. Axsun Technologies is notable for its development of high-performance, miniaturized spectroscopic instruments that facilitate on-line and at-line measurements, thereby enhancing measurement capabilities in fields such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and homeland security. Established in 1998, Axsun Technologies operates as a subsidiary of Excelitas Technologies Corp.
ITF Optical Technologies
Venture Round in 2000
ITF optical technologies offers fiber bragg gratings for a range of applications, such as pump lockers, GFFs, and fiber laser mirrors; passive multimode components for high power fiber laser and amplifier manufacture; phase demodulators for terrestrial, submerged, and military applications; FBG based sensors, such as unpackaged FBG, strain, and temperature sensors; OEM telecom and industrial amplifier assemblies; and lasers for the photonics industry.