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

General Partner, Managing Partner and Founder

59 past transactions

Slip Robotics

Series B in 2024
Slip Robotics specializes in robotic technology that streamlines the loading and unloading of trucks, significantly reducing wait times for truck drivers and minimizing risks for forklift operators. Traditional loading and unloading can consume up to 23% of a truck driver's workday, while forklift drivers often face pressure to expedite these processes, leading to potential safety hazards and damage. Slip Robotics addresses these challenges with its SlipBot Automated Loading Robots (ALRs), which can fully load or unload a trailer in under five minutes without the need for Wi-Fi or IT integration. This innovative solution enhances operational efficiency across various sectors, including warehousing, distribution, logistics, and manufacturing, by allowing a single operator to manage multiple trailers simultaneously. The SlipBot robots-as-a-service network achieves tenfold improvements in safety, speed, and cost savings within the supply chain.

General Galactic

Seed Round in 2024
General Galactic revolutionize the energy supply chain by producing synthetic hydrocarbons from air and waste CO2 using renewable electricity, making clean fuel affordable and accessible. General Galactic is developing technology to enable democratization of access to critical fuels at the site of need through modular hardware.

Framework

Series A in 2024
Framework is a company focused on creating environmentally friendly consumer electronics, with a strong emphasis on upgradeability, customization, and repairability. Their inaugural product, the Framework Laptop 13, garnered significant acclaim, including recognition on the cover of TIME's Best Inventions of 2021. In 2023, they expanded their product line with the Framework Laptop 16, a high-performance notebook that offers customizable inputs and modular, upgradeable graphics. Framework's approach allows consumers to easily modify and assemble their devices without needing professional assistance, promoting sustainability and consumer empowerment in the electronics market.

BurnBot

Series A in 2024
BurnBot is a provider of fuel treatment services aimed at preventing destructive wildfires and enhancing vegetation management. The company utilizes advanced forestry and fire technology to offer systematic wildfire mitigation solutions. Its services include safe smoke containment and a modular system designed to create precise burn areas near homes and other valuable assets. By employing high-temperature ignition methods, BurnBot helps protect communities from the threats posed by wildfires while improving firebreaks and defensible spaces that safeguard infrastructure and natural resources.

Delivery Collective

Seed Round in 2024
Delivery Collective means we can order directly from our favorite restaurants. When ordering your food through delivery apps, you pay more in price markup and fees. You can save yourself and the restaurant lots of money by ordering directly.

PaintJet

Series A in 2023
PaintJet is a robotics and material sciences company based in Hendersonville, Tennessee, that specializes in automating large-scale commercial and industrial painting. Founded in 2019, the company manufactures a mobile lift attachment designed to efficiently apply paint and industrial coatings to extensive projects. This innovative product utilizes special coatings that help reduce operating costs as the lift basket traverses the surface of structures. By accommodating a wide range of surfaces, PaintJet's technology enables clients to lower their expenses while effectively managing the painting of large buildings.

Sidework

Venture Round in 2023
Sidework is a business that specializes in automated cocktail dispensing solutions for bars and restaurants. Its flagship product, an automated vending machine, is designed to deliver ready-to-serve cocktails while enhancing operational efficiency. By integrating features such as inventory tracking and usage analytics, Sidework allows establishments to dispense drinks in a hands-free manner, enabling them to provide customized beverages without the need for additional staff. This innovation not only streamlines bartending workflows but also ensures that the drinks served maintain a high standard of safety. Overall, Sidework aims to improve the customer experience in the hospitality industry by simplifying cocktail service and optimizing bar operations.

Solideon

Seed Round in 2023
Solideon specializes in Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) solutions aimed at producing large metallic components efficiently. The company focuses on developing multi-robot, multi-tool manufacturing cells that can deliver finished components in a matter of days, significantly reducing traditional manufacturing times. In addition to its core capabilities in WAAM, Solideon is involved in advancing aerospace vehicle manufacturing, supporting the broader goals of enhancing transportation and infrastructure. Through the utilization of additive manufacturing systems and machine-learning technologies, Solideon aims to facilitate the construction of vehicles and infrastructure not only on Earth but also for potential applications on the Moon and Mars. This innovative approach is designed to empower space researchers and contribute to the expansion of the economy, creating new opportunities 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 offers distributed micro-retail solution for ultra-fast dry-cleaning.

BurnBot

Seed Round in 2022
BurnBot is a provider of fuel treatment services aimed at preventing destructive wildfires and enhancing vegetation management. The company utilizes advanced forestry and fire technology to offer systematic wildfire mitigation solutions. Its services include safe smoke containment and a modular system designed to create precise burn areas near homes and other valuable assets. By employing high-temperature ignition methods, BurnBot helps protect communities from the threats posed by wildfires while improving firebreaks and defensible spaces that safeguard infrastructure and natural resources.

PaintJet

Seed Round in 2022
PaintJet is a robotics and material sciences company based in Hendersonville, Tennessee, that specializes in automating large-scale commercial and industrial painting. Founded in 2019, the company manufactures a mobile lift attachment designed to efficiently apply paint and industrial coatings to extensive projects. This innovative product utilizes special coatings that help reduce operating costs as the lift basket traverses the surface of structures. By accommodating a wide range of surfaces, PaintJet's technology enables clients to lower their expenses while effectively managing the painting of large buildings.

GrayMatter Robotics

Series A in 2022
GrayMatter Robotics specializes in addressing complex surface treatment and finishing challenges encountered by manufacturers with high-mix, high-variability production needs. The company develops advanced robotics equipped with proprietary artificial intelligence, which are integrated into smart robotic cells. These systems are designed to assist human operators in performing tedious and ergonomically challenging tasks, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and productivity. By leveraging its innovative technologies, GrayMatter Robotics aims to streamline manufacturing processes, making them more effective and user-friendly for clients in various industries.

CompScience

Seed Round in 2022
CompScience is a technology company that specializes in AI-driven solutions for workers' compensation insurance, emphasizing workplace safety through data analysis and risk identification. The platform aids organizations in evaluating their safety protocols, pinpointing potential hazards, and implementing effective risk management strategies. By utilizing machine learning algorithms, CompScience analyzes historical data to forecast future incidents and suggest preventive measures, ultimately helping businesses lower claims costs and enhance employee safety. Furthermore, the platform fosters communication between safety teams and management, ensuring that safety initiatives align with organizational objectives. It also serves logistics and manufacturing sectors by providing actionable insights, safety monitoring, and a user-friendly dashboard, contributing to measurable reductions in injuries and workers' compensation costs while improving overall performance and employee satisfaction.

Hyphen

Funding Round in 2022
Hyphen is a technology company focused on automating culinary operations for the restaurant and foodservice industry. Its innovative solutions aim to reduce the cost of fresh food through the use of robotics and modular hardware. The platform incorporates reprogrammable software and computer vision technology, enabling restaurants to efficiently manage peak service times and minimize human errors in food preparation. By streamlining operations, Hyphen enhances productivity and operational efficiency within the foodservice sector.

Tingono

Seed Round in 2022
Tingono specializes in machine learning software aimed at helping companies retain and expand their revenue. The company utilizes automated machine learning to analyze various business signals, identifying indicators of customer churn and opportunities for expansion. By transforming these insights into actionable strategies, Tingono enables businesses to engage with customers effectively and at the optimal time, thereby enhancing revenue retention and scaling operational impact. This approach allows companies to proactively address churn risks and capitalize on growth opportunities, ultimately driving improved financial performance.

TENYX

Seed Round in 2022
Tenyx is a developer of advanced voice-based intelligent technologies that leverage proprietary neuroscience-inspired artificial intelligence. The company's platform is designed to enhance customer service by creating intelligent voice agents capable of addressing core challenges faced by current AI services. Tenyx's technology allows clients to continuously learn and adapt from new information in real-time, thereby improving the efficiency and effectiveness of customer interactions.

Treeswift

Seed Round in 2022
Treeswift utilizes robotic and machine learning technology to build forestry tools.

ThinkOrbital

Pre Seed Round in 2022
ThinkOrbital specializes in developing scalable and cost-efficient space infrastructure tailored for the emerging New Space economy. The company's innovative platform, known as ThinkPlatforms, utilizes mature technologies designed for single-launch, autonomous assembly in orbit. This approach creates new possibilities for various applications, including satellite servicing, space debris processing, in-space manufacturing, on-orbit storage, refueling, space tourism, and research. By focusing on versatile and commercially operated space stations, ThinkOrbital aims to enhance the operational efficiency and accessibility of space ventures.

Hyphen

Series A in 2022
Hyphen is a technology company focused on automating culinary operations for the restaurant and foodservice industry. Its innovative solutions aim to reduce the cost of fresh food through the use of robotics and modular hardware. The platform incorporates reprogrammable software and computer vision technology, enabling restaurants to efficiently manage peak service times and minimize human errors in food preparation. By streamlining operations, Hyphen enhances productivity and operational efficiency within the foodservice sector.

Framework

Series A in 2022
Framework is a company focused on creating environmentally friendly consumer electronics, with a strong emphasis on upgradeability, customization, and repairability. Their inaugural product, the Framework Laptop 13, garnered significant acclaim, including recognition on the cover of TIME's Best Inventions of 2021. In 2023, they expanded their product line with the Framework Laptop 16, a high-performance notebook that offers customizable inputs and modular, upgradeable graphics. Framework's approach allows consumers to easily modify and assemble their devices without needing professional assistance, promoting sustainability and consumer empowerment in the electronics market.

Addressable

Series A in 2021
Addressable LLC, established in 1999 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in advanced robot technology that writes with actual ballpoint pens in diverse human handwriting styles. The company offers a full-stack growth automation platform aimed at enhancing high-value relationships through innovative marketing strategies. By leveraging its patented technology, Addressable creates personalized campaigns that blend the effectiveness of digital advertising with tangible, physical communications. The management team, comprised of professionals from notable companies such as Facebook, Snowflake, and UJet, focuses on applying digital marketing principles to traditional outreach methods, serving clients in industries that prioritize meaningful customer engagement.

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 developing certified autonomous aircraft automation systems aimed at enhancing safety, availability, and affordability in commercial aviation. The company's technology enables remote operation of various aircraft types, facilitating access to a wider range of locations. By employing a certification-forward approach, Reliable Robotics seeks to transform and streamline the airline industry through fully automated gate-to-gate operations. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company operates with a distributed global workforce, striving to revolutionize air transportation for both goods and people.

GrayMatter Robotics

Seed Round in 2021
GrayMatter Robotics specializes in addressing complex surface treatment and finishing challenges encountered by manufacturers with high-mix, high-variability production needs. The company develops advanced robotics equipped with proprietary artificial intelligence, which are integrated into smart robotic cells. These systems are designed to assist human operators in performing tedious and ergonomically challenging tasks, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and productivity. By leveraging its innovative technologies, GrayMatter Robotics aims to streamline manufacturing processes, making them more effective and user-friendly for clients in various industries.

Iron Ox

Series C in 2021
Iron Ox, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing robotic systems for sustainable agriculture. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Carlos, California, Iron Ox operates greenhouses in Gilroy, California, and Lockhart, Texas. The company utilizes advanced plant science, machine learning, and robotics to cultivate fresh, pesticide-free produce, including a variety of leafy greens and culinary herbs. One of its key innovations is Angus, an autonomous mobile robot designed for crop harvesting. By integrating technology into farming practices, Iron Ox aims to reduce the environmental impact of agriculture while enhancing the quality and availability of fresh produce for consumers.

Safely You

Series A in 2021
SafelyYou is the artificial intelligence-enabled fall detection and prevention for dementia care.

Framework

Seed Round in 2021
Framework is a company focused on creating environmentally friendly consumer electronics, with a strong emphasis on upgradeability, customization, and repairability. Their inaugural product, the Framework Laptop 13, garnered significant acclaim, including recognition on the cover of TIME's Best Inventions of 2021. In 2023, they expanded their product line with the Framework Laptop 16, a high-performance notebook that offers customizable inputs and modular, upgradeable graphics. Framework's approach allows consumers to easily modify and assemble their devices without needing professional assistance, promoting sustainability and consumer empowerment in the electronics market.

Presso

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Presso offers distributed micro-retail solution for ultra-fast dry-cleaning.

Bandit ML

Seed Round in 2020
Bandit ML, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing machine learning applications aimed at enhancing user retention and sales for e-commerce businesses. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Bandit ML was established by a team of engineers with backgrounds at prominent tech companies such as Facebook, Uber, and Twitter. The company's tools are designed to be accessible for businesses of all sizes, enabling them to leverage advanced technology to improve their customer engagement and sales performance.

Iron Ox

Series B in 2020
Iron Ox, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing robotic systems for sustainable agriculture. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Carlos, California, Iron Ox operates greenhouses in Gilroy, California, and Lockhart, Texas. The company utilizes advanced plant science, machine learning, and robotics to cultivate fresh, pesticide-free produce, including a variety of leafy greens and culinary herbs. One of its key innovations is Angus, an autonomous mobile robot designed for crop harvesting. By integrating technology into farming practices, Iron Ox aims to reduce the environmental impact of agriculture while enhancing the quality and availability of fresh produce for consumers.

Spiketrap

Seed Round in 2020
Spiketrap Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops an artificial intelligence-driven platform focused on analyzing customer behavior through user-generated content. Founded in 2016, Spiketrap's solutions help organizations monitor and measure online discussions, allowing businesses to make informed decisions across various areas, including marketing, business intelligence, and sales. By providing data analytics and visualization tools, Spiketrap enables clients to understand audience dynamics and improve their development strategies. The platform is designed to enhance decision-making processes by offering insights into real-time conversations, ultimately helping businesses reduce risk and increase returns.

VergeSense

Venture Round in 2020
VergeSense Inc. is a technology company that specializes in workplace analytics, providing deep learning sensors that capture real-time occupancy data. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, VergeSense offers both wireless and wired sensors, alongside a software platform that translates data into actionable insights for enterprises. Its AI-driven solution allows businesses to optimize their office environments by measuring space usage, facilitating effective facility management, and integrating with hybrid work applications such as room and desk booking systems. By leveraging VergeSense's analytics, organizations can enhance their operational efficiency, reduce real estate costs, improve employee experience, and foster a dynamic workplace that meets modern employee needs.

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 is a technology company focused on automating culinary operations for the restaurant and foodservice industry. Its innovative solutions aim to reduce the cost of fresh food through the use of robotics and modular hardware. The platform incorporates reprogrammable software and computer vision technology, enabling restaurants to efficiently manage peak service times and minimize human errors in food preparation. By streamlining operations, Hyphen enhances productivity and operational efficiency within the foodservice sector.

Edify

Seed Round in 2019
Edify is a cloud-native platform that provides an integrated solution for contact center operations and unified communications. Its flagship product, Edify CX, offers an omnichannel experience that allows users to engage with customers across various channels from a single interface. The platform incorporates artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance automated assistance, ensuring efficient problem resolution. 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 for no-code automation solutions. Edify aims to strengthen connections between businesses and their customers while facilitating seamless communication across teams. The company also guarantees a 100% uptime service level agreement, reflecting its commitment to reliability in technology.

Diligent Robotics

Seed Round in 2019
Diligent Robotics Inc. is a company based in Austin, Texas, that develops and manufactures hospital service robots, specifically designed to assist clinical and nursing staff with logistical tasks. Its flagship product, Moxi, is a robotic assistant equipped with advanced mobile manipulation, social intelligence, and human-guided learning capabilities. Moxi works collaboratively with healthcare teams, allowing clinical staff to focus more on direct patient care, thereby enhancing patient satisfaction and improving the overall quality and safety of service. Founded in 2017, Diligent Robotics aims to integrate artificial intelligence technologies into everyday environments, supporting healthcare providers in dynamic and semi-structured settings.

Reliable Robotics

Series B in 2019
Reliable Robotics, founded in 2017 by Robert Rose and Juerg Frefel, specializes in developing certified autonomous aircraft automation systems aimed at enhancing safety, availability, and affordability in commercial aviation. The company's technology enables remote operation of various aircraft types, facilitating access to a wider range of locations. By employing a certification-forward approach, Reliable Robotics seeks to transform and streamline the airline industry through fully automated gate-to-gate operations. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company operates with a distributed global workforce, striving to revolutionize air transportation for both goods and people.

VergeSense

Seed Round in 2018
VergeSense Inc. is a technology company that specializes in workplace analytics, providing deep learning sensors that capture real-time occupancy data. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, VergeSense offers both wireless and wired sensors, alongside a software platform that translates data into actionable insights for enterprises. Its AI-driven solution allows businesses to optimize their office environments by measuring space usage, facilitating effective facility management, and integrating with hybrid work applications such as room and desk booking systems. By leveraging VergeSense's analytics, organizations can enhance their operational efficiency, reduce real estate costs, improve employee experience, and foster a dynamic workplace that meets modern employee needs.

Hyphen

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Hyphen is a technology company focused on automating culinary operations for the restaurant and foodservice industry. Its innovative solutions aim to reduce the cost of fresh food through the use of robotics and modular hardware. The platform incorporates reprogrammable software and computer vision technology, enabling restaurants to efficiently manage peak service times and minimize human errors in food preparation. By streamlining operations, Hyphen enhances productivity and operational efficiency within the foodservice sector.

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 founded in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The company has developed technology that transforms wastewater infrastructure into public health observatories by analyzing urine and stool samples. This technology provides health data that is independent of hospital reporting systems and is adaptable to emerging public health threats. Biobot Analytics offers a proprietary tool that measures health risks such as infectious disease outbreaks, antibiotic resistance, and drug consumption patterns, including its Opioid Consumption Monitoring Program, which estimates drug use in urban areas through sewage analysis. By generating anonymized public health data, Biobot delivers actionable insights to government officials, enabling them 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 crafts adaptive aquaculture techniques to optimize nature while amplifying flavor and health. It applies the minds of scientists to produce exceptionally healthy low-carbon protein. Running Tide analyzes ocean data to determine how to better utilize two-thirds of the Earth’s surface in the climate fight.

Apprente

Seed Round in 2018
Intelligent voice-based conversational agents for the enterprise.

Diligent Robotics

Seed Round in 2018
Diligent Robotics Inc. is a company based in Austin, Texas, that develops and manufactures hospital service robots, specifically designed to assist clinical and nursing staff with logistical tasks. Its flagship product, Moxi, is a robotic assistant equipped with advanced mobile manipulation, social intelligence, and human-guided learning capabilities. Moxi works collaboratively with healthcare teams, allowing clinical staff to focus more on direct patient care, thereby enhancing patient satisfaction and improving the overall quality and safety of service. Founded in 2017, Diligent Robotics aims to integrate artificial intelligence technologies into everyday environments, supporting healthcare providers in dynamic and semi-structured settings.

nTopology

Series A in 2017
nTopology, Inc. is an engineering software company that develops tools for manufacturing, focusing on design, simulation, and advanced manufacturing processes. Its flagship product, nTopology, allows engineers to create lightweight and optimized parts tailored to their functional requirements. The platform includes features such as Lightweighting, Architected Materials, Topology Optimization, Additive Manufacturing, and Design Analysis, which help eliminate geometry bottlenecks and enhance collaboration among teams. nTopology serves various industries, including aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, consumer products, and education. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, the company aims to streamline workflows and integrate synthesized geometry with simulation data to produce manufacturing-ready models.

Apprente

Debt Financing in 2017
Intelligent voice-based conversational agents for the enterprise.

Reliable Robotics

Series A in 2017
Reliable Robotics, founded in 2017 by Robert Rose and Juerg Frefel, specializes in developing certified autonomous aircraft automation systems aimed at enhancing safety, availability, and affordability in commercial aviation. The company's technology enables remote operation of various aircraft types, facilitating access to a wider range of locations. By employing a certification-forward approach, Reliable Robotics seeks to transform and streamline the airline industry through fully automated gate-to-gate operations. Headquartered in Mountain View, California, the company operates with a distributed global workforce, striving to revolutionize air transportation for both goods and people.

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 based in Kirkland, Washington, founded in 2016. The company focuses on developing innovative and engaging VR games, drawing on the extensive experience of its team in creating influential games and platforms in the augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) sectors. Drifter Entertainment is dedicated to leveraging its expertise to produce high-quality VR gaming experiences that resonate with players.

Mux

Seed Round in 2016
Mux specializes in online video infrastructure, providing tools that allow developers to seamlessly integrate video into their products. The company initially developed Mux Data, a performance analytics tool widely utilized by major organizations such as Vimeo and CBS Interactive. Following this, Mux introduced Mux Video, a straightforward API that facilitates video hosting, encoding, and streaming for both recorded and live content. This platform enhances video playback across devices by incorporating features like automatic thumbnails and data-driven encoding. Mux focuses on critical performance metrics, including rebuffering, startup time, and video quality, offering an intuitive dashboard that enables users to identify and resolve issues efficiently. Through capabilities such as A/B testing and detailed analytics on video views, Mux empowers developers and publishers to deliver high-quality video experiences without needing extensive technical expertise.

nTopology

Convertible Note in 2016
nTopology, Inc. is an engineering software company that develops tools for manufacturing, focusing on design, simulation, and advanced manufacturing processes. Its flagship product, nTopology, allows engineers to create lightweight and optimized parts tailored to their functional requirements. The platform includes features such as Lightweighting, Architected Materials, Topology Optimization, Additive Manufacturing, and Design Analysis, which help eliminate geometry bottlenecks and enhance collaboration among teams. nTopology serves various industries, including aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, consumer products, and education. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, the company aims to streamline workflows and integrate synthesized geometry with simulation data to produce manufacturing-ready models.

Rheo

Seed Round in 2016
Rheo is a pioneering entertainment platform that provides users with a personalized video channel, addressing the challenges posed by the fragmented online video landscape. By offering a single, continuous feed of videos, Rheo simplifies the process of discovering and enjoying content. Users can interact with the stream by watching or skipping videos, which helps the platform learn their preferences and deliver increasingly tailored suggestions. This innovative approach not only enhances video discovery but also fosters high levels of user engagement. Rheo is currently available on the Apple TV App Store, making it accessible to a wide audience seeking an effortless and enjoyable viewing experience.

Iron Ox

Seed Round in 2016
Iron Ox, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing robotic systems for sustainable agriculture. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Carlos, California, Iron Ox operates greenhouses in Gilroy, California, and Lockhart, Texas. The company utilizes advanced plant science, machine learning, and robotics to cultivate fresh, pesticide-free produce, including a variety of leafy greens and culinary herbs. One of its key innovations is Angus, an autonomous mobile robot designed for crop harvesting. By integrating technology into farming practices, Iron Ox aims to reduce the environmental impact of agriculture while enhancing the quality and availability of fresh produce for consumers.
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