Carbon Collective
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Carbon Collective is an innovative online investment advisor dedicated exclusively to climate-focused investing. The company aims to address the significant annual climate investment gap of $5 trillion by providing a platform that offers sustainable and green investment services. Through its user-friendly interface, Carbon Collective provides low-fee, diversified investment portfolios designed to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. This approach empowers investors to support and reinvest in companies that are actively working to combat climate change, aligning financial growth with environmental responsibility.
ScienceIO
Seed Round in 2020
ScienceIO is a Massachusetts-based company established in 2019 by Gaurav Kaushik and Will Manidis. It specializes in developing a biomedical language platform that transforms unstructured biomedical data into contextualized information. The platform is designed to detect and extract biomedical terms, clinical variables, and medical codes from complex medical texts, thereby linking this information to create actionable insights. By connecting medical concepts, ScienceIO enables users to perform powerful queries and gain easy access to relevant medical data and alternatives, facilitating better decision-making in the biomedical field.
MainStreet
Pre Seed Round in 2019
MainStreet, founded in 2019 by Daniel Griffin, Doug Ludlow, and Dan Lindquist in San Jose, California, is a company that assists startups and small to medium-sized businesses in identifying and claiming government incentives, tax credits, deductions, and stimulus funds. Its platform analyzes payroll and accounting systems to align clients with applicable federal, state, and local tax credits while managing legal workflows, ultimately aiming to save clients both time and money. MainStreet charges a flat success fee of 20% upon the disbursement of incentives. In addition to its core services, the company also provides personal finance tips and advice to help consumers grow their wealth and improve their financial well-being. Headquartered in the United States, MainStreet is supported by prominent investors, including SignalFire and Gradient Ventures.
Brief
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Brief is to foster healthy discourse by rethinking the way we read the news.
Skydio, Inc. is a drone manufacturer founded in 2014 and based in Redwood City, California. The company specializes in developing artificial intelligence-powered drones that cater to consumers, enterprises, and government clients. Skydio's drones utilize an array of cameras and proprietary computer vision technology to autonomously navigate and avoid obstacles in real-time, allowing users to perform complex tasks with ease. The company's initial product, the R1, showcased its ability to track subjects and film them while avoiding obstacles without human intervention. This was followed by the Skydio 2 in 2019, which improved upon its predecessor by enhancing autonomous tracking and video capabilities while reducing the price significantly. Skydio's flagship drone, the X2, features advanced capabilities such as seven cameras, 100x zoom, and night vision, aimed at transforming ordinary users into proficient pilots through its self-piloting features. Skydio has garnered support from prominent investors and strategic partners, positioning it as a leader in the drone industry.
Pinch is a company that facilitates the building of credit history through timely rent payments. By reporting these payments to credit bureaus, Pinch enables individuals to enhance their credit scores without incurring additional debt. Traditionally, paying rent did not influence credit scores, but recent changes in the industry recognize the reliability of tenants who consistently pay rent on time. Studies indicate that individuals who previously had no credit score can achieve one after their rent payments are reported, with a significant portion experiencing an increase in their credit ratings. This service allows users to improve their creditworthiness, thereby increasing their chances of obtaining loans and other financial products.
Enzyme is a software developer focused on assisting life sciences companies with FDA approval and regulatory compliance. Their cloud-based platform automates and simplifies compliance workflows, ensuring that businesses in medical device, diagnostic, and drug development sectors meet FDA standards efficiently. By utilizing Enzyme's technology, companies can significantly reduce compliance costs—potentially by up to 50 percent—while also minimizing the need for costly consultants. This efficiency can lead to a reduction in personnel dedicated to regulatory issues, as approximately 10 percent of staff in biopharma and life sciences are involved in compliance. Ultimately, Enzyme's platform aims to streamline the process, enabling faster and easier market entry for life sciences innovations.
Osmo Systems
Seed Round in 2017
Osmo Systems, Inc. is a Menlo Park, California-based company that specializes in the manufacture of mobile monitoring devices designed for hydroponics, aquaculture, and aquariums. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on providing low-cost, low-maintenance online water quality monitoring systems tailored for fish farms and other aquatic environments. Its technology allows users to monitor water quality in real time, set thresholds for various parameters, and receive alerts via email or SMS to prevent potential disasters. Osmo Systems also produces multi-parameter sensors that measure critical water quality indicators such as dissolved oxygen, ammonia, pH, temperature, total dissolved solids, and salinity, enabling users to track yields and optimize the performance of their specific tanks or ponds.
Common Networks
Seed Round in 2017
Common Networks, Inc. is a software-driven internet service provider founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California. The company aims to provide fast and affordable broadband access, focusing on delivering fiber-class internet to homes, particularly in suburban areas. By utilizing proprietary software algorithms and wireless technology, Common Networks seeks to challenge traditional cable providers by offering ultra-high-speed internet services. Their innovative approach involves the use of graph networks to ensure stable and efficient internet access, allowing them to deliver competitive pricing and reliable service in markets that are often underserved.