Pathbreaker Ventures

Pathbreaker Ventures, LLC is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, focused on pre-seed to series A investments in early-stage startups. Established in 2005, the firm specializes in technology sectors, particularly in emerging areas of computer science such as robotics, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, augmented reality, and computer vision. It targets teams developing unique intellectual property and innovative products designed to transform industries and improve lives. Pathbreaker Ventures typically invests between $150,000 and $350,000 and is open to co-investing with other early-stage investors, emphasizing its commitment to supporting specialized teams and groundbreaking technologies.

Ryan Gembala

Founder and Managing Partner

59 past transactions

Slip Robotics

Series B in 2024
Slip Robotics designs and develops robotic technology focused on streamlining the loading and unloading process for trucks. Their SlipBot Automated Loading Robots (ALRs) can completely load or unload a trailer in under five minutes, significantly reducing idle time for truck drivers and the risks faced by forklift operators. By automating this crucial logistics task, Slip Robotics addresses common challenges in the supply chain, such as minimizing loading times and reducing material handling damage. Their robots function independently of Wi-Fi or IT system integration, providing a frictionless solution for warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities. This innovative approach not only enhances safety and efficiency but also enables businesses to maximize productivity with fewer personnel.

General Galactic

Seed Round in 2024
General Galactic is a technology company that produces clean fuel by converting air and waste CO2 into synthetic hydrocarbons using renewable electricity. Its modular hardware systems enable on-site fuel production, making clean energy more accessible and affordable. The company's technology captures and upgrades emissions from various sources, transforming them into renewable hydrocarbon fuels that are compatible with existing infrastructure.

Framework

Series A in 2024
Framework is a company focused on creating environmentally friendly consumer electronics, specifically designed for easy upgrades, customization, and repair. Their flagship product, the Framework Laptop 13, received widespread acclaim, including recognition as one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2021. In 2023, the company expanded its offerings with the Framework Laptop 16, a high-performance notebook that features deeply customizable inputs and modular, upgradeable graphics. Framework's approach emphasizes user empowerment by enabling consumers to modify and assemble their devices independently, thereby promoting sustainability and reducing electronic waste.

Burnbot

Series A in 2024
BurnBot is a provider of innovative fuel treatment services aimed at preventing destructive wildfires. The company specializes in systematic wildfire mitigation and vegetation management by utilizing advanced forestry and fire technology. BurnBot offers solutions that include safe smoke containment and a modular system for controlled burns, which can be strategically deployed near homes and valuable assets. By employing high-temperature ignition methods, BurnBot helps create effective firebreaks and defensible spaces, thereby protecting communities, infrastructure, and natural resources from the threat of wildfires.

Delivery Collective

Seed Round in 2024
Delivery Collective is a technology company that operates an online food delivery platform. This platform connects customers directly with local restaurants, allowing users to order food without the fees and markups typically associated with traditional delivery apps. By bypassing these intermediaries, customers can save money on their orders, while restaurants benefit from keeping a higher profit margin.

PaintJet

Series A in 2023
PaintJet is a robotics and material sciences company established in 2019 and based in Hendersonville, Tennessee. It specializes in automating large-scale commercial and industrial painting through its innovative mobile lift attachment. This product is engineered to efficiently apply paint and industrial coatings to extensive surfaces, significantly reducing operating costs. By utilizing a specialized coating application system, PaintJet's technology allows for effective painting on various surfaces, catering to a wide range of commercial projects. The company's solutions enable clients to achieve cost savings while enhancing productivity in large building painting endeavors.

Sidework

Venture Round in 2023
Sidework is a developer of an automated cocktail dispenser designed to enhance the efficiency and safety of bar operations. This innovative machine streamlines the bartender's workflow by minimizing direct contact between bartenders and cocktails, ensuring that drinks served to customers are safe and consistent. Equipped with advanced features such as inventory tracking and usage analytics, the cocktail dispenser enables establishments to offer customized drinks while reducing the need for additional staff. By allowing bars and restaurants to serve ready-to-drink cocktails hands-free, Sidework supports a more efficient service model, helping clients focus on providing an exceptional guest experience.

Solideon

Seed Round in 2023
Solideon specializes in Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) solutions aimed at large metallic component production. The company focuses on developing multi-robot, multi-tool manufacturing cells that significantly reduce production times, allowing for the creation of finished components in days rather than months. In addition to its core manufacturing capabilities, Solideon is dedicated to advancing transportation systems through innovative aerospace vehicle manufacturing. By leveraging machine-learning collaborative systems, Solideon supports the construction of vehicles and infrastructure not only on Earth but also in extraterrestrial environments such as the Moon and Mars. This approach enables space researchers to enhance their capabilities, potentially expanding economic opportunities and fostering advancements for humanity.

Material

Pre Seed Round in 2023
At Material, our mission is to revolutionize battery technology and 3D printing capabilities. We strive to surpass current lithium-ion battery standards by innovating and 3D printing batteries that exceed expectations while pioneering sodium-ion and solid-state electrolyte chemistries. Embracing free-form factor 3D printing, we aim to unleash the full potential of battery design.

Inevitable Tech

Venture Round in 2023
Inevitable Tech is a business-to-business ag tech platform that increases farmer profitability and food quality via automation, plant science, and artificial intelligence.

Presso

Seed Round in 2023
Presso specializes in automated laundry solutions, providing ultra-fast, on-demand dry-cleaning services through robotics and vending machines. Their technology is designed to efficiently remove sweat, smell, and bacteria from clothes, pressing garments in a short time frame. Presso targets hotels, offering a time-saving, labor-cost reducing solution for their laundry needs.

Burnbot

Seed Round in 2022
BurnBot is a provider of innovative fuel treatment services aimed at preventing destructive wildfires. The company specializes in systematic wildfire mitigation and vegetation management by utilizing advanced forestry and fire technology. BurnBot offers solutions that include safe smoke containment and a modular system for controlled burns, which can be strategically deployed near homes and valuable assets. By employing high-temperature ignition methods, BurnBot helps create effective firebreaks and defensible spaces, thereby protecting communities, infrastructure, and natural resources from the threat of wildfires.

PaintJet

Seed Round in 2022
PaintJet is a robotics and material sciences company established in 2019 and based in Hendersonville, Tennessee. It specializes in automating large-scale commercial and industrial painting through its innovative mobile lift attachment. This product is engineered to efficiently apply paint and industrial coatings to extensive surfaces, significantly reducing operating costs. By utilizing a specialized coating application system, PaintJet's technology allows for effective painting on various surfaces, catering to a wide range of commercial projects. The company's solutions enable clients to achieve cost savings while enhancing productivity in large building painting endeavors.

GrayMatter Robotics

Series A in 2022
GrayMatter Robotics is a company specializing in advanced robotics solutions tailored for high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments. The firm addresses complex surface treatment and finishing challenges faced by manufacturers through its innovative robotic systems and proprietary artificial intelligence technologies. These smart robotic cells are designed to assist human operators with tedious and ergonomically demanding tasks, enhancing efficiency and productivity. By integrating AI capabilities into its robots, GrayMatter Robotics enables clients to streamline complex operations, ultimately improving their operational effectiveness and addressing the unique needs of diverse manufacturing processes.

CompScience

Seed Round in 2022
CompScience is a technology company that specializes in AI-driven solutions for the workers' compensation insurance sector, with a primary focus on enhancing workplace safety. The company develops a platform that utilizes machine learning algorithms to analyze historical data, allowing organizations to assess their safety protocols, identify potential hazards, and implement effective risk management strategies. By providing actionable insights, safety monitoring, and a user-friendly dashboard, CompScience helps businesses in logistics and manufacturing industries reduce injuries and lower workers' compensation costs. Additionally, the platform facilitates improved communication between safety teams and management, ensuring that safety initiatives align with organizational objectives and ultimately enhance employee well-being and operational performance.

Hyphen

Funding Round in 2022
Hyphen specializes in automating culinary operations for the restaurant and foodservice industry. The company develops a food technology solution aimed at reducing the cost of fresh food through the use of robotics. Their technology features modular hardware and reprogrammable software, which employs computer vision technology to assist restaurants in managing peak hours during lunch and dinner, while also preventing human errors in food preparation.

Tingono

Seed Round in 2022
Tingono is a technology company that specializes in leveraging machine learning to help businesses retain and expand their revenue. By utilizing automated machine learning, Tingono analyzes unique business signals to identify indicators of customer churn and potential expansion opportunities. The company transforms these insights into actionable strategies, enabling organizations to implement timely customer engagement initiatives. This approach not only enhances the effectiveness of teams but also improves revenue retention, allowing companies to respond proactively to customer needs and optimize their growth potential.

Tenyx

Seed Round in 2022
Tenyx is a developer of advanced voice-based intelligent technologies, utilizing proprietary neuroscience-inspired artificial intelligence to enhance customer service experiences. The company's platform addresses key challenges faced by traditional AI services, enabling continuous learning from real-time information. By leveraging its patented technology, Tenyx aims to revolutionize the landscape of intelligent customer service agents, providing clients with innovative solutions that improve efficiency and responsiveness.

Treeswift

Seed Round in 2022
Treeswift is a company that specializes in developing advanced forestry tools through the integration of robotic and machine learning technologies. Its forest monitoring system is designed to deliver precise data and analyses related to forestry. By efficiently collecting vast amounts of drone data in challenging forest environments, Treeswift utilizes machine learning algorithms to extract individual tree metrics. The company's intuitive tools enable users to analyze forest conditions and derive actionable insights, facilitating essential tasks such as carbon capture estimation, timber value assessment, deforestation monitoring, advanced growth forecasting, and overall forest management. This technology supports government agencies and the forestry industry in making informed decisions for sustainable forest practices.

ThinkOrbital

Pre Seed Round in 2022
ThinkOrbital specializes in the development of scalable and cost-efficient space infrastructure tailored for the emerging New Space economy. The company offers innovative platforms designed for single-launch, autonomous assembly in orbit, utilizing mature technologies currently available. This approach opens up new possibilities in various areas, including satellite servicing, space debris processing, in-space manufacturing, on-orbit storage, refueling, space tourism, and research. By focusing on providing commercially operated, low-cost, and versatile space stations, ThinkOrbital aims to support a diverse range of space-related activities and foster the growth of the industry.

Hyphen

Series A in 2022
Hyphen specializes in automating culinary operations for the restaurant and foodservice industry. The company develops a food technology solution aimed at reducing the cost of fresh food through the use of robotics. Their technology features modular hardware and reprogrammable software, which employs computer vision technology to assist restaurants in managing peak hours during lunch and dinner, while also preventing human errors in food preparation.

Framework

Series A in 2022
Framework is a company focused on creating environmentally friendly consumer electronics, specifically designed for easy upgrades, customization, and repair. Their flagship product, the Framework Laptop 13, received widespread acclaim, including recognition as one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2021. In 2023, the company expanded its offerings with the Framework Laptop 16, a high-performance notebook that features deeply customizable inputs and modular, upgradeable graphics. Framework's approach emphasizes user empowerment by enabling consumers to modify and assemble their devices independently, thereby promoting sustainability and reducing electronic waste.

Addressable

Series A in 2021
Addressable LLC, founded in 1999 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in innovative robot technology that produces handwritten communications using actual ballpoint pens. The company has developed a full-stack growth automation platform designed to facilitate high-value relationships through personalized campaigns. By employing patented technology that mimics various human handwriting styles, Addressable aims to bridge the gap between digital advertising strategies and physical outreach. The management team, composed of experts from notable companies such as Facebook, Snowflake, and UJet, focuses on delivering measurable and impactful marketing solutions tailored to industries that prioritize relationship-building.

Invisv

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Invisv is a deep tech, patent pending company. They provide mobile and Internet privacy services. Pretty Good Phone Privacy is a fundamental mobile security service that gives private mobile connectivity. Invisv created a peer reviewed security technique that enables us to periodically change the international mobile subscriber identity to a new random international mobile subscriber identity.

Reliable Robotics

Series C in 2021
Reliable Robotics, founded in 2017 by Robert Rose and Juerg Frefel, specializes in advanced aircraft automation services aimed at enhancing the safety, availability, and affordability of air transportation. The company has developed a remote operation system applicable to various aircraft types, which supports its goal of expanding access to a broader range of locations. By adopting a certification-forward approach, Reliable Robotics enables fully automated, gate-to-gate operations, which has the potential to significantly transform and streamline the airline industry. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company operates with a distributed global workforce, committed to revolutionizing the movement of goods and people worldwide through safer and more convenient air travel.

GrayMatter Robotics

Seed Round in 2021
GrayMatter Robotics is a company specializing in advanced robotics solutions tailored for high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments. The firm addresses complex surface treatment and finishing challenges faced by manufacturers through its innovative robotic systems and proprietary artificial intelligence technologies. These smart robotic cells are designed to assist human operators with tedious and ergonomically demanding tasks, enhancing efficiency and productivity. By integrating AI capabilities into its robots, GrayMatter Robotics enables clients to streamline complex operations, ultimately improving their operational effectiveness and addressing the unique needs of diverse manufacturing processes.

Iron Ox

Series C in 2021
Iron Ox, Inc. is an innovative company that specializes in developing robotics for crop harvesting and sustainable indoor farming systems. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Carlos, California, Iron Ox operates greenhouses in Gilroy, California, and Lockhart, Texas. The company utilizes a combination of robotics, plant science, and machine learning to cultivate fresh, pesticide-free produce, including various leafy greens and culinary herbs. Their flagship product, Angus, is an autonomous farm mobile robot designed to enhance agricultural efficiency. By focusing on sustainable practices, Iron Ox aims to minimize agriculture's environmental impact while improving the availability, quality, and flavor of its products for consumers.

Safely You

Series A in 2021
SafelyYou, Inc. is a technology company based in Berkeley, California, founded in 2015, that specializes in artificial intelligence software designed for managed Alzheimer's care. The company focuses on fall prevention by utilizing a camera system installed in patients' rooms to detect falls in real time and alert caregivers. Its AI-enabled technology analyzes patterns and signs that may indicate a potential fall, allowing for proactive intervention. SafelyYou's solutions aim to enhance the safety and well-being of individuals with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, facilitating improved medication adherence, behavioral monitoring, and overall care management in skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities. By reducing the frequency and impact of falls, SafelyYou contributes to lowering hospitalization rates among this vulnerable population.

Framework

Seed Round in 2021
Framework is a company focused on creating environmentally friendly consumer electronics, specifically designed for easy upgrades, customization, and repair. Their flagship product, the Framework Laptop 13, received widespread acclaim, including recognition as one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2021. In 2023, the company expanded its offerings with the Framework Laptop 16, a high-performance notebook that features deeply customizable inputs and modular, upgradeable graphics. Framework's approach emphasizes user empowerment by enabling consumers to modify and assemble their devices independently, thereby promoting sustainability and reducing electronic waste.

Presso

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Presso specializes in automated laundry solutions, providing ultra-fast, on-demand dry-cleaning services through robotics and vending machines. Their technology is designed to efficiently remove sweat, smell, and bacteria from clothes, pressing garments in a short time frame. Presso targets hotels, offering a time-saving, labor-cost reducing solution for their laundry needs.

Bandit ML

Seed Round in 2020
Bandit ML, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing machine learning applications designed to enhance user retention and sales for e-commerce businesses. The company's solutions are tailored to accommodate various budget levels, making them accessible to a wide range of clients. Founded by a team of engineers with experience at major technology firms such as Facebook, Uber, and Twitter, Bandit ML focuses on leveraging advanced technologies to improve customer engagement and drive revenue growth for its clients.

Iron Ox

Series B in 2020
Iron Ox, Inc. is an innovative company that specializes in developing robotics for crop harvesting and sustainable indoor farming systems. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Carlos, California, Iron Ox operates greenhouses in Gilroy, California, and Lockhart, Texas. The company utilizes a combination of robotics, plant science, and machine learning to cultivate fresh, pesticide-free produce, including various leafy greens and culinary herbs. Their flagship product, Angus, is an autonomous farm mobile robot designed to enhance agricultural efficiency. By focusing on sustainable practices, Iron Ox aims to minimize agriculture's environmental impact while improving the availability, quality, and flavor of its products for consumers.

Spiketrap

Seed Round in 2020
Spiketrap Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-driven platform designed to analyze customer behavior. Founded in 2016, Spiketrap provides businesses with tools to collect, store, and visualize user-generated content from across the internet. The platform enables organizations to monitor and assess audience conversations, facilitating data-driven decision-making in areas such as marketing, business intelligence, and content creation. By leveraging real-time data analytics, Spiketrap helps clients understand audience dynamics and improve their strategic initiatives, ultimately reducing risk and enhancing returns.

VergeSense

Venture Round in 2020
VergeSense Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in workplace analytics through its AI-driven platform. Founded in 2017, the company develops deep learning sensors that capture real-time occupancy data, enabling businesses to optimize their office spaces according to employee needs and expectations. VergeSense offers both wireless and wired sensors, alongside a software platform that analyzes this data, providing insights into space utilization, event detection, and human movement flow. Its services support agile workplace design, portfolio optimization, smart cleaning, and enhanced employee experiences. By integrating its analytics into existing workplace software applications, VergeSense helps organizations reduce real estate costs, improve building operations, and foster environments that enhance productivity and employee retention.

Esper

Series A in 2020
Esper, founded in 2018 by Yadhu Gopalan and Shiv Sundar, specializes in device and application management solutions tailored for Android-based dedicated devices. The company's platform equips device manufacturers and chipset vendors with the necessary tools to create a streamlined Android experience, specifically designed for enterprise environments. Esper's software allows businesses to manage their device fleets comprehensively, including capabilities for real-time debugging of applications on remote devices. This functionality enhances the ability to securely deploy, monitor, and optimize applications across various edge devices in the field, fostering innovation in Android development and operations.

Hyphen

Seed Round in 2020
Hyphen specializes in automating culinary operations for the restaurant and foodservice industry. The company develops a food technology solution aimed at reducing the cost of fresh food through the use of robotics. Their technology features modular hardware and reprogrammable software, which employs computer vision technology to assist restaurants in managing peak hours during lunch and dinner, while also preventing human errors in food preparation.

Edify

Seed Round in 2019
Edify is a cloud-native platform that provides an all-in-one solution for contact center operations and unified communications. Its flagship product, Edify CX, delivers a comprehensive omnichannel experience, allowing users to manage customer interactions seamlessly across various channels. The platform incorporates artificial intelligence and machine learning to facilitate automated assistance, enhancing operational efficiency. In addition to Edify CX, the company offers Edify EX for unified communications, Edify Developer for communication platform as a service (CPaaS), and Edify Workflows, which provides no-code solutions to replace traditional voice response and automation systems. Edify aims to strengthen connections between businesses and their customers, as well as improve internal communication among teams, all backed by a robust uptime guarantee.

Diligent Robotics

Seed Round in 2019
Diligent Robotics Inc. is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of hospital service robots. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company has created Moxi, a robotic assistant designed to support clinical and nursing staff with logistical tasks in hospital settings. Moxi is equipped with advanced mobile manipulation, social intelligence, and human-guided learning capabilities, allowing it to collaborate effectively with human teams. By automating routine logistical duties, Moxi enables healthcare providers to focus more on direct patient care, thereby enhancing patient satisfaction, service quality, and safety in healthcare environments. The company also develops artificial intelligence-based software suites that allow its robots to adapt to and thrive in dynamic, semi-structured environments.

Reliable Robotics

Series B in 2019
Reliable Robotics, founded in 2017 by Robert Rose and Juerg Frefel, specializes in advanced aircraft automation services aimed at enhancing the safety, availability, and affordability of air transportation. The company has developed a remote operation system applicable to various aircraft types, which supports its goal of expanding access to a broader range of locations. By adopting a certification-forward approach, Reliable Robotics enables fully automated, gate-to-gate operations, which has the potential to significantly transform and streamline the airline industry. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company operates with a distributed global workforce, committed to revolutionizing the movement of goods and people worldwide through safer and more convenient air travel.

VergeSense

Seed Round in 2018
VergeSense Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in workplace analytics through its AI-driven platform. Founded in 2017, the company develops deep learning sensors that capture real-time occupancy data, enabling businesses to optimize their office spaces according to employee needs and expectations. VergeSense offers both wireless and wired sensors, alongside a software platform that analyzes this data, providing insights into space utilization, event detection, and human movement flow. Its services support agile workplace design, portfolio optimization, smart cleaning, and enhanced employee experiences. By integrating its analytics into existing workplace software applications, VergeSense helps organizations reduce real estate costs, improve building operations, and foster environments that enhance productivity and employee retention.

Hyphen

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Hyphen specializes in automating culinary operations for the restaurant and foodservice industry. The company develops a food technology solution aimed at reducing the cost of fresh food through the use of robotics. Their technology features modular hardware and reprogrammable software, which employs computer vision technology to assist restaurants in managing peak hours during lunch and dinner, while also preventing human errors in food preparation.

Catalog

Seed Round in 2018
Catalog Technologies Inc. specializes in a DNA-based platform that revolutionizes digital data storage and computation. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company provides a method for encoding digital information into DNA, making it a viable and cost-effective solution for long-term data archiving. By leveraging advanced synthetic biology technologies, Catalog aims to transform how information is stored, allowing customers to utilize DNA molecules as a primary medium for digital records. This innovative approach positions Catalog at the forefront of next-generation data storage solutions.

Esper

Seed Round in 2018
Esper, founded in 2018 by Yadhu Gopalan and Shiv Sundar, specializes in device and application management solutions tailored for Android-based dedicated devices. The company's platform equips device manufacturers and chipset vendors with the necessary tools to create a streamlined Android experience, specifically designed for enterprise environments. Esper's software allows businesses to manage their device fleets comprehensively, including capabilities for real-time debugging of applications on remote devices. This functionality enhances the ability to securely deploy, monitor, and optimize applications across various edge devices in the field, fostering innovation in Android development and operations.

Biobot Analytics

Seed Round in 2018
Biobot Analytics, Inc. is a wastewater epidemiology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2017. It specializes in transforming wastewater infrastructure into public health observatories through innovative technology that analyzes sewage for health-related data. By deploying proprietary sampling devices and spatial analytics, Biobot measures various health threats, including infectious diseases, antibiotic resistance, and drug consumption patterns. The company's Opioid Consumption Monitoring Program specifically estimates opioid use in urban areas by analyzing wastewater. This approach generates anonymized public health data that is independent of traditional hospital reporting systems, allowing for rapid adaptability to emerging public health threats. Biobot Analytics offers its insights as a service, providing government officials with actionable data to prioritize interventions and address public health challenges effectively.

CryptoMove

Series A in 2018
CryptoMove is a software platform that provides a secure distributed datastore for keys, files, streaming video, or any other type of data. CryptoMove has invented a new form of data protection -- using dynamic movement, distribution, mutation, and re-encryption.

CryptoMove

Venture Round in 2018
CryptoMove is a software platform that provides a secure distributed datastore for keys, files, streaming video, or any other type of data. CryptoMove has invented a new form of data protection -- using dynamic movement, distribution, mutation, and re-encryption.

Running Tide

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Running Tide is a global ocean health company that focuses on deploying nature-based interventions to remove carbon from the atmosphere and combat ocean acidification. The company utilizes adaptive aquaculture techniques to optimize marine environments while producing healthy, low-carbon protein. Running Tide employs advanced monitoring and measurement technology, leveraging photosynthesis, ocean currents, and gravity to store carbon in the deep ocean. By analyzing ocean data, the company aims to enhance the utilization of two-thirds of the Earth’s surface in the fight against climate change, ultimately improving the health of the world's oceans.

Apprente

Seed Round in 2018
Apprente, Inc., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, specializes in developing advanced machine intelligence systems that utilize neuroscience-inspired artificial intelligence. The company is known for its intelligent voice-based conversational agents aimed at enhancing customer service interactions in enterprise settings. Apprente's technology is designed to automate and streamline communications by providing conversational tools that are naturally engaging and capable of understanding contextual nuances. This capability allows businesses to implement automated solutions that deliver a sense of immediacy akin to human interaction. As of October 2019, Apprente operates as a subsidiary of McDonald's Corporation, underscoring its relevance in the fast-food and broader service industry.

Diligent Robotics

Seed Round in 2018
Diligent Robotics Inc. is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of hospital service robots. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company has created Moxi, a robotic assistant designed to support clinical and nursing staff with logistical tasks in hospital settings. Moxi is equipped with advanced mobile manipulation, social intelligence, and human-guided learning capabilities, allowing it to collaborate effectively with human teams. By automating routine logistical duties, Moxi enables healthcare providers to focus more on direct patient care, thereby enhancing patient satisfaction, service quality, and safety in healthcare environments. The company also develops artificial intelligence-based software suites that allow its robots to adapt to and thrive in dynamic, semi-structured environments.

nTopology

Series A in 2017
nTopology, Inc. is an engineering software company founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, New York. The company specializes in developing design software and tools aimed at optimizing manufacturing processes. Its flagship platform, nTopology, empowers engineers to create lightweight and optimized parts that meet specific functional requirements. The software includes features such as Lightweighting, Architected Materials, Topology Optimization, Additive Manufacturing, and Design Analysis, facilitating the integration of geometry and simulation data into manufacturing-ready models. By streamlining workflows and enhancing team collaboration, nTopology serves a diverse range of industries, including aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, consumer products, and education.

Apprente

Debt Financing in 2017
Apprente, Inc., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, specializes in developing advanced machine intelligence systems that utilize neuroscience-inspired artificial intelligence. The company is known for its intelligent voice-based conversational agents aimed at enhancing customer service interactions in enterprise settings. Apprente's technology is designed to automate and streamline communications by providing conversational tools that are naturally engaging and capable of understanding contextual nuances. This capability allows businesses to implement automated solutions that deliver a sense of immediacy akin to human interaction. As of October 2019, Apprente operates as a subsidiary of McDonald's Corporation, underscoring its relevance in the fast-food and broader service industry.

Reliable Robotics

Series A in 2017
Reliable Robotics, founded in 2017 by Robert Rose and Juerg Frefel, specializes in advanced aircraft automation services aimed at enhancing the safety, availability, and affordability of air transportation. The company has developed a remote operation system applicable to various aircraft types, which supports its goal of expanding access to a broader range of locations. By adopting a certification-forward approach, Reliable Robotics enables fully automated, gate-to-gate operations, which has the potential to significantly transform and streamline the airline industry. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company operates with a distributed global workforce, committed to revolutionizing the movement of goods and people worldwide through safer and more convenient air travel.

Catalog

Seed Round in 2017
Catalog Technologies Inc. specializes in a DNA-based platform that revolutionizes digital data storage and computation. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company provides a method for encoding digital information into DNA, making it a viable and cost-effective solution for long-term data archiving. By leveraging advanced synthetic biology technologies, Catalog aims to transform how information is stored, allowing customers to utilize DNA molecules as a primary medium for digital records. This innovative approach positions Catalog at the forefront of next-generation data storage solutions.

Drifter Entertainment

Seed Round in 2016
Drifter Entertainment, Inc. is a virtual reality game studio founded in 2016 and located in Kirkland, Washington. The company is dedicated to developing high-quality virtual reality games, drawing on the extensive experience of its team members in creating influential games and gaming platforms. With a focus on innovation in the virtual reality space, Drifter Entertainment aims to produce engaging and immersive gaming experiences that resonate with players. The collective expertise of the team positions the company as a significant player in the evolving landscape of augmented and virtual reality gaming.

Mux

Seed Round in 2016
Mux is a company focused on enhancing online video infrastructure, primarily through its API-first platform designed for developers. It offers Mux Data, a performance analytics tool that provides critical insights into video performance metrics such as rebuffering, startup time, and video quality. This tool is utilized by notable organizations including Vimeo and PBS. Building on its analytics foundation, Mux introduced Mux Video, which simplifies video hosting, encoding, and streaming. This service allows users to seamlessly integrate video files or live streams into their applications, ensuring high-quality playback across various devices. Mux provides features like automatic thumbnails and data-driven encoding, along with an intuitive dashboard that facilitates A/B testing and offers detailed analytics on video views. By addressing common video-related challenges, Mux enables developers and publishers to enhance user experience without needing extensive expertise in video technology.

nTopology

Convertible Note in 2016
nTopology, Inc. is an engineering software company founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, New York. The company specializes in developing design software and tools aimed at optimizing manufacturing processes. Its flagship platform, nTopology, empowers engineers to create lightweight and optimized parts that meet specific functional requirements. The software includes features such as Lightweighting, Architected Materials, Topology Optimization, Additive Manufacturing, and Design Analysis, facilitating the integration of geometry and simulation data into manufacturing-ready models. By streamlining workflows and enhancing team collaboration, nTopology serves a diverse range of industries, including aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, consumer products, and education.

Rheo

Seed Round in 2016
Rheo is an innovative entertainment platform that has developed the world's first personalized video channel, addressing the challenges of fragmented online video content. By providing a single, continuous feed of videos, Rheo simplifies the discovery process, allowing users to watch or skip videos with ease. This interactive approach enables Rheo to learn user preferences over time, delivering increasingly tailored content. The platform enhances user engagement by making video discovery both fun and effortless. Currently, Rheo is accessible through the Apple TV App Store, offering a unique solution for personalized media consumption.

Iron Ox

Seed Round in 2016
Iron Ox, Inc. is an innovative company that specializes in developing robotics for crop harvesting and sustainable indoor farming systems. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Carlos, California, Iron Ox operates greenhouses in Gilroy, California, and Lockhart, Texas. The company utilizes a combination of robotics, plant science, and machine learning to cultivate fresh, pesticide-free produce, including various leafy greens and culinary herbs. Their flagship product, Angus, is an autonomous farm mobile robot designed to enhance agricultural efficiency. By focusing on sustainable practices, Iron Ox aims to minimize agriculture's environmental impact while improving the availability, quality, and flavor of its products for consumers.
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