Sydecar is a technology company based in Walnut, California, founded in 2021. It focuses on simplifying the management of private investments for various types of investors, including founders, casual investors, and venture capitalists. The company's innovative tools streamline the organization and administration of investment activities, encompassing subscription documents, compliance, banking, tax reporting, and related administrative tasks. By consolidating these functions into a single platform, Sydecar allows investors to concentrate on deal-making rather than getting bogged down in spreadsheets and paperwork. Additionally, Sydecar specializes in deal syndication, capital table management, and fundraising, thereby facilitating easier investments in private companies, funds, and other opportunities. Through these services, Sydecar aims to enhance the investment process and provide valuable support to its clients.
CruxOCM is a developer of operations control management software that aims to enhance the efficiency and safety of control rooms in various industrial sectors, including energy. The company's innovative software leverages robotic industrial process automation to streamline the interactions between control room operators and physical assets in environments such as plants, refineries, oil fields, and LNG facilities. By addressing the complexities and inefficiencies typically associated with traditional operations control rooms, CruxOCM enables clients to achieve a more autonomous and effective control room environment, ensuring safe operations while improving overall productivity.
Clockwork
Equity Crowdfunding in 2023
Clockwork is building AI-powered robots to deliver express beauty services for people on the go. They started with nails, and have developed the world’s first fully autonomous manicure robot, which can paint nails perfectly.
Paiv (formerly Gamify)
Seed Round in 2023
Gamify is a business intelligence and gamification platform tailored for sales organizations. It enhances sales performance by automating the creation of competitions that incorporate incentives and real-time leaderboards. By integrating with various customer relationship management and human resources systems, Gamify enables sales managers to identify the best times and products for implementing sales incentives, known as spiffs. This approach not only motivates sales teams through features like leaderboards, trophies, and a company currency, but also allows for a more strategic use of sales data beyond mere performance tracking. The platform is designed to engage sales representatives at every stage of the sales cycle, promoting increased productivity and revenue growth for businesses.
Champions Round
Series A in 2023
Champions Round, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company that develops a gaming application focused on football and esports. Founded in 2018, the company aims to enhance the spectator experience for sports fans, particularly targeting Generation Z. Its application allows users to participate in fantasy leagues and tournaments, answer live questions, earn points, and win cash prizes. By facilitating individual participation in leagues without the need for group assembly, Champions Round lowers barriers to entry and encourages wider engagement in sports gaming. The application is available on the App Store, reflecting the company's commitment to accessible and interactive sports entertainment.
Getahead
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Getahead is a developer of a job matching application that connects job seekers with potential employers by aligning candidates' preferences for work hours, expected salaries, lifestyle, benefits, and prior experience with the needs of businesses. Utilizing a user-friendly interface similar to swiping on dating applications, users can express interest in employers by swiping right, facilitating a streamlined recruitment process for fast-hiring industries. This platform enables candidates to easily apply for positions from their smart devices, enhancing the efficiency of job searching and allowing users to effectively sort through job postings to find opportunities that best match their qualifications and aspirations.
Sydecar
Seed Round in 2022
Sydecar is a technology company based in Walnut, California, founded in 2021. It focuses on simplifying the management of private investments for various types of investors, including founders, casual investors, and venture capitalists. The company's innovative tools streamline the organization and administration of investment activities, encompassing subscription documents, compliance, banking, tax reporting, and related administrative tasks. By consolidating these functions into a single platform, Sydecar allows investors to concentrate on deal-making rather than getting bogged down in spreadsheets and paperwork. Additionally, Sydecar specializes in deal syndication, capital table management, and fundraising, thereby facilitating easier investments in private companies, funds, and other opportunities. Through these services, Sydecar aims to enhance the investment process and provide valuable support to its clients.
Clockwork
Seed Round in 2022
Clockwork is building AI-powered robots to deliver express beauty services for people on the go. They started with nails, and have developed the world’s first fully autonomous manicure robot, which can paint nails perfectly.
For CDL drivers looking for work, Haul is introducing a program that is a first for the industry. The business shows you the employment that best suit your lifestyle using our in-house developed algorithms.
Haul was established on January 1, 2019 in San Mateo, California.
Beeline is a company that develops a digital home loan lending platform aimed at simplifying the financing process for home buyers and refinancers. By utilizing artificial intelligence alongside personal Loan Guides, Beeline enhances the efficiency of the home lending experience, significantly reducing the time involved in securing loans. The platform is designed to provide users with greater transparency and ease throughout the financing process, facilitating a more accessible approach to home loans.
Five Sigma
Series A in 2021
Five Sigma LTD. is a technology company based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, that specializes in developing cloud-based software solutions for the insurance industry. Founded in 2017, the company offers a data-driven Claims Management Solution (CMS) that incorporates artificial intelligence and machine learning to streamline and automate the claims management process. Five Sigma's platform enhances decision-making for insurance adjusters by providing smart recommendations, automating workflows, and utilizing data modeling to minimize errors. It is designed for various users in the insurance sector, including leading insurance carriers, Insurtech firms, third-party administrators, and self-insured companies. By modernizing claims operations, Five Sigma aims to reduce claims leakage, enhance compliance, and improve overall customer experience.
Hidden Level
Venture Round in 2021
Hidden Level is a technology company that specializes in passive radar systems and drone detection through advanced RF spectrum signal analysis. The company focuses on providing airspace monitoring solutions, particularly for critical infrastructure, defense, and public safety sectors. Its Airspace Monitoring Service employs a network of passive sensors to detect and track various aerial vehicles, including drones, across extensive geographic areas. Designed to comply with Title 18 privacy regulations, Hidden Level's technology ensures both effective monitoring and adherence to legal standards. Additionally, the company offers a range of services, including systems engineering, data modeling and analysis, field testing, printed circuit board design, and full product life cycle management, aimed at enhancing safety and productivity for aerospace component manufacturers.
For CDL drivers looking for work, Haul is introducing a program that is a first for the industry. The business shows you the employment that best suit your lifestyle using our in-house developed algorithms.
Haul was established on January 1, 2019 in San Mateo, California.
Carpay is a cloud‑based loan management platform that serves buy‑here‑pay‑here automotive dealers. The software provides borrowers with multiple payment options and automates reminder communications, allowing dealers to manage their loan portfolios more efficiently. By offering tools that help keep loans performing, Carpay enables dealers to reduce administrative effort and focus on revenue growth and customer satisfaction. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Venice, California.
Hippo Insurance
Series E in 2020
Hippo Insurance Services is a home insurance provider that aims to redefine homeowner protection through a comprehensive approach. The company utilizes real-time data and smart home technology to create an integrated home protection platform designed to alleviate the concerns associated with homeownership. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Austin and Dallas, Hippo offers its insurance products to over 80 percent of U.S. homeowners across 37 states. The company covers a wide range of assets, including electronics, home offices, and appliances, while also providing unique coverage options for water backup and service lines. Hippo operates through various segments, with the majority of its revenue generated from its Insurance-as-a-Service platform, which supports third-party managing general agents. As a licensed property casualty insurance agent, Hippo collaborates with multiple insurance companies to underwrite its products.
Hidden Level
Seed Round in 2019
Hidden Level is a technology company that specializes in passive radar systems and drone detection through advanced RF spectrum signal analysis. The company focuses on providing airspace monitoring solutions, particularly for critical infrastructure, defense, and public safety sectors. Its Airspace Monitoring Service employs a network of passive sensors to detect and track various aerial vehicles, including drones, across extensive geographic areas. Designed to comply with Title 18 privacy regulations, Hidden Level's technology ensures both effective monitoring and adherence to legal standards. Additionally, the company offers a range of services, including systems engineering, data modeling and analysis, field testing, printed circuit board design, and full product life cycle management, aimed at enhancing safety and productivity for aerospace component manufacturers.
Spiff Inc. is a developer of a cloud-based sales commission automation software designed to streamline and enhance the management of sales compensation. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Sandy, Utah, with an additional office in Mountain View, California, Spiff's platform allows organizations to design and modify commission plans, create rules, and manage complex team structures with ease. The software provides sales representatives with personalized dashboards that track their performance against goals, offers detailed commission traces, and generates payroll reports. Utilizing machine learning, Spiff integrates seamlessly with various commission systems, including ERP, payments, and payroll, to minimize errors and ensure accurate data management. The solution is tailored for finance and sales operations, as well as sales and marketing teams, enabling businesses to optimize their commission structures and ultimately drive sales growth.
Carpay
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Carpay is a cloud‑based loan management platform that serves buy‑here‑pay‑here automotive dealers. The software provides borrowers with multiple payment options and automates reminder communications, allowing dealers to manage their loan portfolios more efficiently. By offering tools that help keep loans performing, Carpay enables dealers to reduce administrative effort and focus on revenue growth and customer satisfaction. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Venice, California.
Inventables
Series C in 2019
Inventables, Inc. is a Chicago-based company founded in 2002 that specializes in 3D carving technology and digital fabrication. It offers a range of products, including the X-Carve machine, which allows users to carve intricate designs in materials such as wood, plastic, and metal. Additionally, Inventables provides the Carvey bits and Easel Pro software, facilitating the transformation of digital designs into physical objects. The company also supplies a diverse array of materials and components, including acrylic, circuit board blanks, and various tools and fastening products. Catering primarily to small businesses and designers, Inventables aims to make manufacturing accessible by providing an extensive catalog of approximately 30,000 products that are often shipped the same day if ordered by 3 PM. Through its innovative approach, Inventables seeks to democratize the manufacturing process, bringing it from industrial settings to desktop environments.
Spiff Inc. is a developer of a cloud-based sales commission automation software designed to streamline and enhance the management of sales compensation. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Sandy, Utah, with an additional office in Mountain View, California, Spiff's platform allows organizations to design and modify commission plans, create rules, and manage complex team structures with ease. The software provides sales representatives with personalized dashboards that track their performance against goals, offers detailed commission traces, and generates payroll reports. Utilizing machine learning, Spiff integrates seamlessly with various commission systems, including ERP, payments, and payroll, to minimize errors and ensure accurate data management. The solution is tailored for finance and sales operations, as well as sales and marketing teams, enabling businesses to optimize their commission structures and ultimately drive sales growth.
Stackery
Venture Round in 2018
Stackery, Inc. is a company that develops open source tools aimed at helping developers design, deploy, monitor, and scale cloud infrastructure, particularly for serverless applications. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Stackery offers a comprehensive toolset that enables developers to focus on their applications while efficiently managing the entire cloud stack. Its Serverless Operations Console provides automation, predictable performance, and control over serverless infrastructure. The software facilitates the connection and configuration of various components, such as Docker clusters, virtual networks, and load balancers, using established operational practices to ensure error-proof deployment. Stackery's solutions simplify the complexities of cloud infrastructure management, allowing users to maintain secure and healthy systems while enhancing their development processes.
Bnext is a fintech platform based in Madrid, Spain, that redefines banking by offering a comprehensive digital banking experience without the need for traditional banks. It allows users to establish current accounts quickly, providing nearly all the functionalities of conventional banking. A key feature of Bnext is its Marketplace, which grants users access to a curated selection of financial products from various fintechs and banks, tailored to meet individual needs. Users can manage their existing bank accounts alongside Bnext's offerings, enabling them to oversee their entire financial landscape in one place. The platform emphasizes collaboration with financial service providers to present the best available options, rather than relying on commission-based sales of products. Bnext's diverse portfolio includes offerings such as loans, real estate investments, and crowdfunding opportunities, positioning it as a pioneering force in the emerging landscape of digital banking.
Grid Raster
Seed Round in 2017
GridRaster is a developer of a 3D artificial intelligence software platform designed to enhance immersive mixed-reality experiences on mobile devices. The company's solution leverages edge cloud technology to deliver high-performance graphics with ultra-low latency, significantly improving performance by tenfold. By enabling enterprise customers to create and manage scalable extended reality applications, GridRaster helps businesses increase productivity, reduce costs, and boost revenues. The company's overarching vision is to facilitate the widespread adoption of virtual and augmented reality by enhancing the accessibility and quality of engaging content, ultimately providing users with breathtaking immersive experiences.
Stackery
Venture Round in 2017
Stackery, Inc. is a company that develops open source tools aimed at helping developers design, deploy, monitor, and scale cloud infrastructure, particularly for serverless applications. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Stackery offers a comprehensive toolset that enables developers to focus on their applications while efficiently managing the entire cloud stack. Its Serverless Operations Console provides automation, predictable performance, and control over serverless infrastructure. The software facilitates the connection and configuration of various components, such as Docker clusters, virtual networks, and load balancers, using established operational practices to ensure error-proof deployment. Stackery's solutions simplify the complexities of cloud infrastructure management, allowing users to maintain secure and healthy systems while enhancing their development processes.