Pickleheads
Seed Round in 2025
Pickleheads is a digital platform dedicated to the growing community of pickleball players. It provides users with a comprehensive solution to find courts, schedule playing sessions, and join leagues, all from a single interface. The platform also facilitates the organization of lessons and tracks players' ratings, creating a streamlined experience for enthusiasts of the sport. By fostering a community among players, Pickleheads enhances the overall engagement in pickleball, making it easier for individuals to connect, compete, and improve their skills.
Uplift Labs
Seed Round in 2022
Uplift Labs is a company that focuses on enhancing human movement through advanced technology. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Uplift Labs utilizes artificial intelligence to deliver in-depth motion analysis aimed at improving athletic performance and reducing the risk of injuries. Its platform employs proprietary deep learning models and algorithms for kinematic analysis, enabling sports clubs and organizations to assess and optimize movement patterns. By providing actionable insights, Uplift Labs aims to support individuals in sports, fitness, and daily activities, ultimately promoting better movement and overall well-being.
Uplift Labs
Seed Round in 2022
Uplift Labs is a company that focuses on enhancing human movement through advanced technology. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Uplift Labs utilizes artificial intelligence to deliver in-depth motion analysis aimed at improving athletic performance and reducing the risk of injuries. Its platform employs proprietary deep learning models and algorithms for kinematic analysis, enabling sports clubs and organizations to assess and optimize movement patterns. By providing actionable insights, Uplift Labs aims to support individuals in sports, fitness, and daily activities, ultimately promoting better movement and overall well-being.
Aō Air
Venture Round in 2020
Aō Air specializes in the manufacture and retail of advanced face masks aimed at helping individuals in polluted megacities breathe clean air. The company's innovative masks employ a patented air purifying technology that has been independently validated to be significantly more effective than leading alternatives, filtering out dust, smoke, and other harmful particles. By utilizing an active nanofiltration system, Aō Air's products enable users to commute and exercise in urban environments without the risk of pollution-related health issues. The masks are designed to combine comfort, performance, and style, catering to the needs of urban dwellers seeking to reclaim their right to clean air.
Mendi Company, founded in 2019 and based in Portland, Oregon, specializes in manufacturing and selling sports products and cannabidiol (CBD) infused food products targeted at athletes. The company's offerings include a range of food items, such as gummies, as well as accessories like gel caps and apparel, including sweatshirts. Mendi aims to provide athletes with healthier alternatives for pain management through its innovative product line, which is available for purchase online.
Looptworks
Venture Round in 2019
Looptworks, LLC is a manufacturer and marketer of apparel for men and women, with operations in Indonesia, Malaysia, India, China, Peru, and the United States. The company provides a diverse range of products, including tops, t-shirts, work shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, jackets, as well as various accessories such as bags, wallets, cases, sleeves, and pouches. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Looptworks primarily serves customers through online channels.