Plug and Play

Plug and Play, founded in 2006 and based in Sunnyvale, California, operates as a business accelerator and venture capital firm that focuses on early-stage and seed investments in technology startups. The firm runs 12 industry-specific accelerator programs annually, connecting startups with corporate partners and investors to foster collaboration and growth. Plug and Play's investment strategy encompasses a wide range of sectors, including fintech, health and wellness, travel, cybersecurity, and sustainability, allowing it to support diverse startups from any country. The firm provides various resources, including funding, mentorship, office space, and networking opportunities, and has a global presence with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Plug and Play has a strong track record, having helped numerous startups secure over $9 billion in funding since its inception. Its programs aim to refine business models and facilitate introductions to potential investors, ultimately contributing to the growth of the startup ecosystem.

Saeed Amidi

Co-Founder & Co-Chief Executive Officer

Kiswana Browne

Associate

Nick Daley

Associate

Gabriela Dow

Co-Founder and Partner

Matt Helmers

Director of Strategy and Innovation

Alex Roudi

Managing Partner, San Diego

Marc Steiner

General Counsel

Jupe Tan

Managing Partner, Asia Pacific & Senior Vice President, Global Operations

Andy Toth

Investment Director

Phillip Vincent

Managing Partner, East Asia

Fan Wen

Associate

Chen Zhao

Managing Partner, China

Past deals in Series A

Chari

Venture Round in 2023
Chari.ma is the leading B2B e-commerce platform for FMCG products in Morocco

CELUS

Series A in 2022
CELUS provides a cloud-based software platform designed to automate the development of electronics. As demand for electronics and embedded systems rises, the shortage of qualified electronics engineers poses a significant challenge, as the number of engineers is declining. CELUS addresses this issue by streamlining the complex and time-consuming processes involved in electronics development, which include parts selection, schematic design, PCB layout, and embedded software development. By integrating these interdependent tasks, CELUS enhances efficiency and supports the growing needs of the electronics industry.

Kardinal

Series A in 2022
Kardinal designs and develops real-time tour optimization software solutions for logistics and field service industries. The company offers route optimization that incorporates its users' background and processes. The company’s product offers planning, monitoring, analytics, data-driven strengthening, and business modeling. The company offers its products for the transportation and field service industries. Kardinal was formerly known as SAS CITODI and changed its name to Kardinal in November 2019. Kardinal was founded in 2015 and is based in Paris, France.

OpenPlan

Series A in 2022
OpenPlan is a digital insurance brokerage based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in providing access to a range of insurance products. Founded in 2019, the company offers an online platform that allows users to compare various life and non-life insurance options, including auto and travel insurance. OpenPlan also features mini insurance packages tailored for everyday activities, enabling customers to obtain on-demand insurance coverage that meets their specific needs. By streamlining the process of comparing insurance plans, OpenPlan aims to promote cost savings for consumers while ensuring they have adequate coverage for their travel and daily activities.

Reco

Series A in 2022
Reco is a cloud collaboration tool that allows secure collaboration at the speed of business. It uses business context to protect sensitive assets shared via Slack, Jira, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and other platforms. The company develops tools that help organizations secure sensitive assets by mapping and monitoring contextual metadata. Reco monitors data sharing within and outside of an organization to detect potential problems.

NewRetirement

Series A in 2022
NewRetirement develops a retirement planning tool offering a combination of automated financial and retirement planning services. NewRetirement acts as a virtual financial advisor focused on retirement planning to help people generate retirement income, get healthcare, lower taxes, and manage fees. The system will help users optimize across Social Security, Medicare, Taxes, Home Equity, Income, Asset drawdown, Relocation, Work, and Estate Planning. Users can also access fee-only advice on-demand for collaborative planning to help them make and act on better decisions about their future.

Instant Teams

Series A in 2022
The future of work is remote and we’re creating the #1 Platform for remote workforces of untapped talent pools. Our software enables companies to create remote teams of agile, marketing and administrative talent while providing a management platform for payroll, compliance, time tracking and reporting. Our unique advantage is bringing untapped talent pools to companies to grow their distributed teams. We have a unique positioning with the military community and partnerships with the DOD to place talented professionals with transient lifestyles.

Oloid

Series A in 2022
Oloid Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, that specializes in contactless facial authentication solutions for deskless workers. Founded in 2014, Oloid develops a biometrics platform called FaceVault, which integrates secure, contactless biometric authentication into various business applications and workflows. This platform facilitates functions such as time and attendance tracking, data management, and access control for physical workspaces. By utilizing off-the-shelf devices, Oloid aims to replace outdated methods like badges and fingerprint systems with a more efficient and secure facial recognition technology. The company focuses on enhancing employee safety, security, and productivity while providing a seamless and frictionless experience for users in modern workplaces.

Syantra

Series A in 2022
Syantra is a precision healthcare company that focuses on the commercialization of breast cancer detection blood tests.

Gr4vy

Series A in 2022
Gr4vy, Inc. is a payment orchestration platform that provides businesses with comprehensive payment solutions. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company specializes in streamlining the payments infrastructure through a centralized hub for reporting, monitoring, and management. Gr4vy's services aim to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of payment processing for businesses, allowing them to optimize their financial operations.

Sylvera

Series A in 2021
Sylvera is a company focused on enhancing carbon markets to address climate change. It develops machine learning-based tools that track the performance of carbon offset projects, providing remote monitoring at intervals of up to one week. These tools facilitate the integration of carbon offset data into both internal and external reporting systems. By offering detailed insights into the effectiveness of carbon offsets, Sylvera aims to assist businesses and governments in minimizing reputational risks while enhancing transparency for their customers regarding carbon data.

AudioMob

Series A in 2021
AudioMob Limited owns and operates AudioMob Platform, an advertising technology that provides developers display audio advertising to end users who interact with developer property that use the AudioMob Services. AudioMob Limited was formerly known as JUKEBOX TECHNOLOGY LTD and changed its name to AudioMob Limited in July 2019. AudioMob Limited was incorporated in 2019 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Airalo

Series A in 2021
Airalo is the world’s first eSIM store for travellers to access over 190+ eSIMs at the most affordable, local rates from around the world, all via eSIM compatible smartphone, tablet or PC. Airalo offers you both connectivity and freedom - you’ll never have to carry multiple SIM cards or change your number again, no matter where you are in the world.

TroopTravel S.L.

Series A in 2021
TroopTravel S.L. is a travel agency founded in 2017 and located in Villanueva del Pardillo, Spain. The company specializes in optimizing meetings and events for large organizations, utilizing Big Data analytics to make informed decisions on logistics. By analyzing factors such as cost, carbon footprint, safety, visa requirements, and VAT reclaim, TroopTravel assists clients in planning efficient gatherings, often resulting in substantial savings of approximately 40%. The agency primarily serves Fortune 500 companies, providing them with a data-driven approach to enhance their event planning processes.

Thread Robotics

Series A in 2021
Thread Robotics provides medical devices and services with a focus on fertility care. It was founded in 2020 and operates in Mountain View, California.

InfStones

Series A in 2021
Infinity Stones is a Silicon Valley-based company that provides cloud management services and security solutions for blockchains. They are blockchain infrastructure architects with proven track records in the industry. Their team is composed of tech leads, management experts, and financial professionals from tech giants like Google, Oracle, and Intel. Infinity Stones is currently hosting nodes for high net worth individuals, institutional investors, foundations, and universities and research institutions. They make sure every investment with us is secure, and investors can expect returns with consistency. It was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

Digzyme

Series A in 2021
Digzyme Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Bunkyo, Japan, founded in 2019. The company specializes in designing and developing an enzyme search model through machine learning. It creates a reaction similarity-screening model and utilizes metagenomics to analyze environmental DNA comprehensively. Additionally, Digzyme has developed the Moonlight platform, which facilitates the research and development of new enzyme-catalyzed reactions through bioinformatics. The platform enables medical researchers to conduct retrosynthetic analysis and gene searches, ultimately aiding in the development of biosynthetic systems for useful compounds. By allowing users to enter target compounds into its system, Digzyme supports the advancement of enzyme and bioprocess development.

Nethone

Series A in 2021
Nethone is a cybersecurity firm based in Warsaw, Poland, focused on preventing fraud in remote transactions, particularly in online payment channels. Founded in 2016 by a team of data scientists, security experts, and business executives, the company employs artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to detect and eliminate fraudulent activities, such as card-not-present fraud and account takeovers. By deep profiling online users, Nethone enables merchants to understand their customers better, ultimately enhancing the user experience and reducing friction during transactions. This risk management tool not only helps businesses protect themselves from unauthorized activities but also contributes to higher conversion rates and improved customer retention, allowing companies to develop their services more effectively.

Circulor

Series A in 2021
Circulor Ltd. is a technology company that specializes in developing a blockchain-based traceability system for industrial supply chains, focusing on responsible sourcing. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in Dublin, Circulor serves a diverse clientele that includes car manufacturers, electric vehicle battery manufacturers, commodity traders, and miners. The company's platform leverages blockchain and artificial intelligence to enhance the traceability and due diligence processes in raw materials supply chains, allowing businesses to secure deliveries, manage payments, and verify the provenance of their materials. By tracking supply chain data from source to consumption, Circulor empowers its customers to meet their sustainability goals while improving their environmental and social governance.

Denim

Series A in 2021
Axle Payments specializes in providing financial solutions to the freight industry, focusing on small freight brokers and their carriers. Founded in 2016 by Shawn Vo and Bharath Krishnamoorthy, the company is headquartered in New York. Axle Payments offers non-recourse factoring and payment processing services, which help brokers and carriers access the working capital they need to operate effectively. In addition to factoring, the company provides integrated payment solutions, collections, and financing options that enhance the efficiency and transparency of financial transactions within the logistics sector. Axle Payments aims to support the sustainability of the global logistics industry through its innovative financial services.

Bosta

Series A in 2021
Bosta is an on-demand delivery service based in Cairo, Egypt, that specializes in B2C instant delivery. Founded in 2016, the company offers an online platform and mobile application that enables individuals and businesses to easily send and receive shipments while tracking their deliveries in real-time. Deliveries are primarily made using scooters, which are mainly owned by the delivery personnel. Bosta aims to simplify the logistics process in densely populated urban areas, providing a convenient solution for users to manage their shipping needs with minimal effort.

Jerry

Series A in 2021
Jerry is an AI financial service startup that negotiates loans and insurances for american families. The company constantly looks for savings on your fixed costs (subscriptions like insurance, loans, etc) and does all the work to negotiate better rates and paperwork to switch and save money automatically. Like all best things in life, Jerry is completely free for members!

Railz

Series A in 2021
Railz Financial Technologies Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in providing a unified API for accessing data from major accounting software providers such as QuickBooks, Xero, and Sage. Founded in 2020, Railz enables lenders, financial institutions, accounting firms, and tech developers to obtain real-time financial data, analytics, insights, and reports on small business customers. This streamlined access facilitates the assessment of credit applications and the evaluation of a business's financial health. Railz's Data as a Service solution allows clients to integrate quickly and efficiently without the need to alter existing operations, technology infrastructure, or workflows. The platform is designed for rapid deployment, ensuring that users can access their customers' accounting information with minimal disruption and cost.

VERO Leasing

Series A in 2021
Vero is real estate's first leasing fintech, purpose-built to convert leads to renters faster than ever in a secure, frictionless experience. Backed by Silicon Valley VCs and New York City real estate owner-operators, Vero is transforming the paradigm in residential leasing by reducing days-long renter qualification and lease generation processes to seconds for the industry's first seamless rental transaction.

Senseye

Series A in 2021
Senseye, Inc. develops a smart contact lens that non-invasively records information from a human user. The company’s contact lens infers human emotions, thoughts, health states, and mental states to help with market research, disease diagnoses, and early disease detection (strokes and heart attacks) aspects. It serves industrial, professional, and health applications. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

Artifakt

Series A in 2021
Artifakt SAS develops cloud platforms to deploy and manage web projects. The company offers Magento, a PHP open-source ecommerce solution for retailers and brands; and Akeneo, a product information management software for marketing teams. It also provides Wordpress, a PHP open-source software to create websites, blogs, and ecommerce sites; and Symfony, a PHP framework to build web applications, APIs, micro services, and web services. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Paris, France.

ixlayer

Series A in 2021
ixlayer enables leading health systems, clinical labs, biopharma, and consumer companies to offer precision health testing, by remove all the technical, security, and regulatory complexity involved in launching a clinical health test.

Zelros

Series A in 2021
Zelros provides a SaaS-based artificial intelligence platform for insurers. Its platform also understands the profile of customer and recommends the products, arguments, and prices; and is used for claims process automation, such as claim filing, missing information in complex case, processing time, and other applications. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Paris, France.

Arbolus

Series A in 2021
We believe in the power of sharing experience. We do this by removing the barriers that prevent the sharing of experience and allowing people to realise the value of their knowledge. Arbolus is a trusted platform which helps connect, and foster relationships between people with experience and people that need it. Arbolus is a global organisation with teams in London, New York and London.

SoLo Funds

Series A in 2021
SoLo Funds, Inc. is a mobile money exchange and lending platform that connects lenders and borrowers, allowing users to borrow on their own terms and lenders to benefit from their contributions. Established in 2015 and based in New York City, SoLo Funds operates as an alternative financial solution, offering rapid loan options to borrowers while providing lenders with significant value. The platform has evolved from a unique lending marketplace into a comprehensive community banking solution that leverages individual capital, insurance, and banking products, supported by advanced A.I. underwriting technology.

gofor

Series A in 2020
GoFor Industries Inc. operates an online platform that specializes in on-demand delivery services for building materials and equipment, specifically targeting the home improvement and construction sectors. Founded in 2016 and based in Ottawa, Canada, the company offers a mobile application that facilitates last-mile and same-day delivery solutions for suppliers and retailers. GoFor's streamlined platform integrates various logistics capabilities, including eCommerce integration, dispatching, and reporting, enabling businesses to enhance their existing delivery fleets or outsource their logistics needs entirely.

UbiQD

Series A in 2020
UbiQD, LLC, based in Los Alamos, New Mexico, specializes in the manufacture and marketing of semiconductor nanocrystals, specifically low-hazard quantum dots and nanocomposites. Founded in 2014, the company offers innovative products such as UbiGro, a luminescent film designed to enhance crop growth in greenhouses by retrofitting existing structures. UbiQD aims to make its low-toxicity quantum dots widely accessible for various applications, including safety, design, solar energy, lighting, security, and personal care. The company benefits from its proximity to prominent research institutions like Los Alamos and Sandia National Laboratory, fostering collaborations that enhance its research and development capabilities.

Socialeads

Series A in 2020
Socialeads, Inc. offers an artificial intelligence based software that enables financial services companies and their advisors to automatically know the size, depth, and value of their professional and personal social media networks. Its platform analyzes social media data using machine learning and data science to find the ideal potential clients in a salesperson’s social media networks. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

SimpliRoute

Series A in 2020
SimpliRoute Inc. is a technology company based in Santiago, Chile, that specializes in cloud-based route optimization and delivery planning software. Founded in 2014, SimpliRoute enables users to efficiently plan routes and evaluate fleet responses based on various parameters. The company focuses on process optimization through innovative technological solutions that address complex logistical challenges. With expertise in logistics and big data, SimpliRoute aims to enhance operational efficiency for businesses relying on effective route management.

A*Quantum

Series A in 2020
A*Quantum is a company focused on developing software for quantum computing. By harnessing the unique capabilities of quantum mechanics, the company aims to create advanced solutions that can address complex problems more efficiently than traditional computing methods. Their work involves leveraging quantum algorithms to enhance computational power across various applications, potentially transforming industries that rely on data processing and analysis. A*Quantum's efforts contribute to the growing field of quantum technology, which holds promise for significant advancements in sectors such as finance, logistics, and pharmaceuticals.

skan.ai

Series A in 2020
Skan.ai uses cognitive technologies to map, model, and manage business processes by creating digital twins of human/digital interactions. Skan.ai replaces human interviews and observation, which are not accurate, by cognitive tooling that learns based on observation of human/digital work. Skan does this at scale and learns / reconstructs business processes grounds up. This approach is significantly faster, more accurate, and has much greater depth and coverage.

Artifakt

Series A in 2020
Artifakt SAS develops cloud platforms to deploy and manage web projects. The company offers Magento, a PHP open-source ecommerce solution for retailers and brands; and Akeneo, a product information management software for marketing teams. It also provides Wordpress, a PHP open-source software to create websites, blogs, and ecommerce sites; and Symfony, a PHP framework to build web applications, APIs, micro services, and web services. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Paris, France.

Owl.co

Series A in 2020
Owl Technologies Inc. provides data aggregation solutions for banks and insurers. It offers an artificial intelligence-enabled process automation solution that deals with sensitive data to complete sales and improve customer service for various products of the financial institutions. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.

Blueboard

Series A in 2020
BLUEBOARD INC. develops employee recognition and incentives platform for workplace. The company’s platform enables its clients to redeem rewards, experiences, and offerings that are offered to them by their employers. Its platform enables employees to redeem for experiential rewards offered by managers of technology startups and other companies. Additionally, it also develops a mobile application for clients to send rewards to their employees. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Helium Health

Series A in 2020
Helium Health is a technology company focused on transforming healthcare in Africa through its electronic health records and hospital management systems. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, the company provides a comprehensive suite of software tools designed to digitize medical records, manage hospital operations, and facilitate financial applications. Its platform features capabilities for managing patient visits, prescriptions, billing, and telemedicine solutions, all accessible from various devices. Additionally, Helium Health offers functionalities such as customizable forms, smart analytics, appointment management, and alerts, which help healthcare providers enhance efficiency, improve patient care, and reduce operational waste. By leveraging technology, Helium Health aspires to become the leading healthcare data exchange in Africa.

Orca-Tech

Series A in 2020
Orca-Tech develops aquatic self-driving technology products. The company’s products include “ORCA SMURF”, water garbage cleaning robots. Orca-Tech was founded in 2017 and is based in Xi'an, China.

GYANT

Series A in 2020
GYANT.com, Inc. is a technology company based in Corte Madera, California, that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-based chatbot application designed to enhance the connection between physicians and patients. The company's primary offering, the GYANT platform, assists healthcare providers by facilitating initial diagnostics, treatment recommendations, and prescription guidance through targeted patient inquiries. GYANT serves a variety of healthcare entities, including hospitals, health systems, and integrated delivery networks, aiming to streamline the patient experience. By implementing digital patient journeys, GYANT helps these organizations effectively capture new patients, improve service for existing ones, and automate various processes across their operations. Incorporated in 2016, GYANT focuses on creating solutions that navigate patients to appropriate care settings and in-network resources.

Swiftly

Series A in 2020
Swiftly, Inc. is a technology company that provides data-driven solutions to enhance public transportation systems. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, Swiftly develops a platform designed to unify transit data across various departments and stakeholders, integrating seamlessly with existing transit hardware. The platform offers a range of services, including real-time passenger information, transit operations data, and historical analytics. By leveraging billions of data points and advanced algorithms, Swiftly aims to improve urban mobility, service reliability, and overall transit system performance. Its technology is utilized by transportation agencies in over 50 cities, benefiting millions of riders daily. Originally established as Swyft Technologies, Inc., the company rebranded to Swiftly, Inc. in January 2016.

Verikai

Series A in 2020
Verikai Inc. is an insurance technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2018. The company provides a consumer insights platform designed for insurance and financial services firms in the United States. By leveraging alternative data and machine learning, Verikai enables users to predict individual consumer behavior and assess risk more accurately. Its comprehensive database includes over 4,000 behavioral attributes pertaining to more than 250 million individuals, offering valuable insights into their health risks. This information assists insurance companies in enhancing underwriting precision, speed, and efficiency, ultimately facilitating greater access to a wider range of insurance products for consumers and small businesses.

Bloomlife

Series A in 2020
Bloomlife is a women’s health company solving the most significant yet underserved global challenges today in maternal health. We combine connected devices with data analytics to increase access to care, provide personalized feedback to moms, and help doctors earlier predict and manage pregnancy complications. At the center of our solution is a prenatal wearable that tracks critical health parameters of maternal and fetal health. By addressing modifiable risk factors, detecting abnormalities, and predicting adverse events Bloomlife aims to ensure every family gets a healthy start.

Boost Biomes

Series A in 2020
Boost Biomes, Inc. specializes in developing microbial products aimed at enhancing food production and shelf-life in agriculture. The company employs a discovery platform that leverages DNA sequencing, selective enrichment, and advanced informatics to swiftly and cost-effectively identify multi-microbial products with significant commercial applications. This innovative approach enables the identification of multi-microbial products, which are often more effective than traditional single microbe solutions, particularly in managing diseases affecting high-value crops. Founded in 2016 and based in South San Francisco, California, Boost Biomes was previously known as Coax Biosystems, Inc. before rebranding in May 2017.

Vara

Series A in 2020
Vara develops a breast cancer screening platform powered by AI for radiologists, allowing them to focus on finding cancer early. While we provide. Vara also provides remote mammography reading services to those that lack the radiologists. Vara's mission is to make affordable diagnostics available all over the world by designing machine learning-powered workflows that users love to work with.

Hearth

Series A in 2020
Shogun Enterprises Inc., doing business as Hearth Brokerage, operates as a financial services company which distributes credit and insurance. It provides brokerage and financial services related to home renovation insurance and consumer lending. The company offers personal loans, home equity loans, credit cards, and home improvement advice and financing. Its online marketplace enables users to compare rates on personal loans for financing roofs, bathrooms, kitchen remodeling, pool, basement, and HVAC improvement. The company also provides consumer lending and mortgage brokerage services. Shogun Enterprises Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Owkin

Series A in 2020
Owkin is an artificial intelligence company founded in 2016, with headquarters in New York and an additional office in Paris. The company focuses on developing machine learning software for medical research, enabling researchers to test AI models on distributed data. Owkin's offerings include Owkin Lab, which facilitates data connectivity by therapeutic area; Owkin Loop, which provides validated and packaged models; and a comprehensive software stack for full-stack services. The company currently has 30 live models and an additional 40 in development. Owkin aims to empower medical researchers in hospitals, universities, and pharmaceutical companies to better understand variations in drug efficacy among patients, enhance the drug development process, and identify optimal treatments for individual patients, ultimately improving treatment outcomes. The company is supported by various investors and has a scientific board to guide its research initiatives.

Credit Kudos

Series A in 2020
Credit Kudos is a credit bureau that uses financial behaviour to measure creditworthiness. It utilizes consumer transaction data to build highly accurate and transparent credit score-cards and affordability metrics.

SecondNature.io

Series A in 2020
SecondNature helps transcription companies overcome the uncertainty of managing virtual workers by providing real time insights into their workforce’s accuracy and reliability levels.

Meru Health

Series A in 2020
Meru Health, Inc. develops an application that connects patients to licensed therapists for a 12-week program to treat people experiencing stress, depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. The company provides a licensed-clinician-supported, mobile phone-based digital therapeutic program for depression and anxiety. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in San Mateo, California. It has additional offices in Palo Alto, California and Helsinki, Finland.

Jassby

Venture Round in 2020
Jassby is a mobile payment system designed for families, kids. It also allows parents to manage their kids' money without the need for cash, credit or debit cards, or checks. The mobile platform helps to connect grandparents, parents, and children so that the grandparents and parents can allot funds for a child to save money in a college trust or savings account. Jassby was founded in 2017 by Benjamin Nachma and is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.

InfStones

Series A in 2020
Infinity Stones is a Silicon Valley-based company that provides cloud management services and security solutions for blockchains. They are blockchain infrastructure architects with proven track records in the industry. Their team is composed of tech leads, management experts, and financial professionals from tech giants like Google, Oracle, and Intel. Infinity Stones is currently hosting nodes for high net worth individuals, institutional investors, foundations, and universities and research institutions. They make sure every investment with us is secure, and investors can expect returns with consistency. It was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

MixMove

Series A in 2020
MIXMOVE AS develops saas solutions for supply chain collaboration and optimization. It offers solutions like MIXMOVE Match used for digital cross docking on parcel level; MIXMOVE Ship used to streamline shipments and eliminate errors; MIXMOVE Deliver provides control and visibility over operations with full carrier solution; and Logistics helps to coordinate and consolidate city frieght.The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Fornebu, Norway.

Brankas

Series A in 2019
Brankas is a fintech company based in DKI Jakarta, Indonesia, founded in August 2016. It specializes in providing an open finance platform that facilitates access to modern financial services for consumers and businesses globally. Brankas offers a range of financial software solutions, including payment transfers, bill payments, and fund disbursement, tailored for e-commerce, small and medium enterprises, and larger corporations. The company’s technology enables banks and financial institutions to seamlessly integrate digital products and services into their operations through APIs and user dashboards, allowing for automated payment processing with a focus on enterprise-grade security. This approach helps clients manage their accounts and transactions efficiently, enhancing their overall financial capabilities.

Einride

Series A in 2019
Einride AB is a freight mobility company that specializes in the transportation of goods using innovative technologies. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with additional offices in Gothenburg and Palo Alto, Einride focuses on developing electric and autonomous logistics solutions. The company's flagship products include Einride Pods, which are electric trucks designed for transporting a variety of cargo, including pallets, timber, and perishable goods. Einride also provides clients with tools to plan, order, and track sustainable transport, aiming to redefine logistics through intelligent freight mobility solutions.

Beyond Pricing

Series A in 2019
Beyond Pricing is the #1 Revenue Management Platform for short-term rental owners and managers to acquire, keep, and grow revenue. Our partners have seen as much as a 40% increase in booking revenue by leveraging the tools on our platform. We’ve helped thousands of property managers and property owners like Island Realty, Royal American Beach Getaways, and Coquet Cottages, get the most out of their listings. To date, we have supported over 330,000 properties in more than 7,000 cities worldwide. Founded in 2013, Beyond Pricing is headquartered in San Francisco, California. To learn more, visit beyondpricing.com

Idelic

Series A in 2019
Idelic is a software enterprise solutions provider for transportation fleets. It is born from the trucking industry and infused with modern innovation and entrepreneurship. It was founded in 2016 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

AutoX

Series A in 2019
AutoX, Inc. is a self-driving car startup based in San Jose, California, founded in 2016. The company focuses on developing software solutions for autonomous vehicles, utilizing a camera-based system combined with artificial intelligence to achieve level 5 full autonomy. AutoX aims to enhance universal access to transportation by offering AI drivers that navigate challenging and dynamic urban traffic scenarios. By leveraging low-cost sensors and advanced AI technology, AutoX provides safe, reliable, and affordable autonomous delivery services, facilitating the transition to fully driverless cars and improving the convenience of everyday life for users.

Credit Sesame

Venture Round in 2019
Credit Sesame, Inc. operates a credit and loan management platform that simplifies and automates the management of consumer credit and loans. Founded in 2006 and based in Mountain View, California, with an additional office in San Francisco, the company offers a range of services, including credit score monitoring, credit reports, and identity theft protection. The platform analyzes loans, existing home mortgages, and credit card debts, providing personalized recommendations for refinancing and various loan options, such as personal and student loans. Credit Sesame aims to help consumers manage and improve their credit and spending power through an integrated online and mobile digital banking service.

AX Semantics

Series A in 2019
aexea GmbH develops and markets cloud based platform and software program AX Semantics, that offers online content management. The company was founded in 2001 and is based in Stuttgart, Germany.

Car IQ

Series A in 2019
Car IQ Inc. is a company that has created a cloud-based vehicle management platform and payment gateway tailored for auto dealer groups, car sharing services, and autonomous vehicles. Established in 2016 and located in San Francisco, California, Car IQ offers an innovative automotive payment solution that allows vehicles to autonomously initiate payments for various services, including tolls, fuel, and parking, without the need for credit cards. The technology relies on a patented machine identity verification process, enabling vehicles to connect directly to payment networks and service providers. This platform leverages sensor data from the vehicle to facilitate seamless transactions and enhance the overall management of automotive services.

Caresyntax

Series A in 2019
Caresyntax Inc. develops a technology platform specializing in surgical analytics to enhance safety and efficiency in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers. The company offers solutions designed to identify and manage risks, automate workflows, and reduce variability in surgical procedures. Its flagship products include qvident, a performance management software that enables surgical teams to create and share surgical content, and PRIME365, an integration platform that consolidates key surgical data from various sources such as video, audio, patient vitals, and procedural timestamps. Caresyntax's offerings support a range of surgical procedures, from minimally invasive to robotic surgeries, and can be deployed as HIPAA-compliant software through on-premise, cloud-based, or hybrid installations. Established in 1991, Caresyntax is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Pryon

Series A in 2019
Pryon Inc. is an artificial intelligence company headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, that specializes in augmented intelligence solutions for enterprises. Founded in 2017, Pryon has developed a platform that enhances the capabilities of employees by facilitating access to knowledge and streamlining workflows. The platform intelligently orchestrates information across various channels and sources, utilizing advanced AI techniques such as natural language processing and context awareness. This enables organizations to navigate unstructured data more effectively, improve decision-making, and reduce operational complexities and costs. Through its innovative approach, Pryon aims to support businesses in their digital transformation efforts by making knowledge more accessible and actionable.

GuardKnox

Series A in 2019
GuardKnox is an automotive technology company specializing in cyber security solutions for connected vehicles. Founded in 2016 and based in Rosh Haayin, Israel, with a subsidiary in Detroit, the company offers a comprehensive hardware and software platform designed to protect passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and mass transportation from cyber threats. Its core product is the Secure Network Orchestrator (SNO), a centralized electronic control unit that safeguards vehicle networks by providing security services for infotainment, telematics, and other components that communicate externally. GuardKnox's team draws on over two decades of experience in cyber security from the Israeli Air Force, focusing on delivering high-performance, scalable, and flexible technologies that enhance vehicle connectivity and customization while ensuring user safety and data protection.

ChargeAfter

Series A in 2019
ChargeAfter Ltd is a financing technology platform that specializes in Point of Sale financing. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Ramat Gan, Israel, with additional offices in Sunnyvale, California, and New York, the company connects lenders with merchants to create a global financing network. This platform enables merchants to provide consumers with personalized financing options at checkout from multiple lenders, facilitating real-time financial solutions that enhance the purchasing experience. ChargeAfter's innovative approach aims to streamline the financing process, making it more accessible for consumers while supporting merchants in offering diverse payment solutions.

VOOM Insurance

Series A in 2019
VOOM is the world’s first on-demand, telematics-based InsurTech platform for Specialized Mobility products, dedicated to protecting users for anything they ride, fly, or sail. The company’s first product, SkyWatch.AI, leverages the power of machine learning to assess and mitigate risks and provide on-demand insurance for thousands of drone pilots operating across the US. VOOM’s data-driven, usage-based insurance products include multiple high-risk, episodic-usage mobility verticals, including e-scooters, e-bikes, powersports, motor boats, and small planes. Headquartered in Tel Aviv with an office in Palo Alto, CA, VOOM is a licensed insurance broker in all 50 US states.

6d bytes

Series A in 2019
6d bytes inc., also known as Blendid, specializes in developing autonomous robotic stations designed for blending drinks and smoothies in foodservice settings. Founded in 2015 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company utilizes advanced technologies such as robotics, machine vision, and artificial intelligence to create kiosks that prepare and serve fresh smoothies without human intervention. These plug-and-play kiosks offer a variety of blended drinks made from ingredients like mango, spinach, blueberry, coconut water, kefir, banana, and ginger, effectively transforming the food and beverage industry's approach to healthy food preparation and serving.
BCG reported that 70% of Gen Z discover products through content platforms, not directly on a retailer website. Social commerce is NOW. The global fashion E-commerce digital advertising allocation is $200 billion. Mai is making social visual discovery shopping a reality on every photo and video across any social platforms or devices. Viewers can click and shop the clothing they see while watching videos, such as TV shows, movies, and other digital media. Mai bridges the gap between social content and e-commerce, through a fully-automated AI computer vision technology, a sophisticated e-commerce bidding system, and a user personalization system. At Mai, we have spent three years working with top computer vision AI scientists, AI engineers, and fashion experts that created the world’s 1st fully automated video fashion shopping solution. We are connected with numerous top global e-commerce platforms, with total 200M SKUs available, daily updated with an out-of-stock rate <3%. Moreover, Mai is already live with two of the biggest social content platforms in Asia, with more to come. Mai has won the No.1 winner of MIT AI Idol contest in Jul 2020, and also won the title of “Most fundable company by investment value” at the biggest Asia Internet Conference in Nov 2020.

Cogniac

Series A in 2019
Cogniac Corporation designs and develops an enterprise platform for AI-grade visual observation. It offers Cogniac, an enterprise platform that enables easy automation of various visual tasks The company’s platform also enables users to connect their machine vision cameras, security cameras, drone images, mobile images, and other sources; define uses cases and objects of interest relevant to their media; monitor and improve the performance of their application by providing feedback; and connect their application to real-time alerts and notifications. Its platform is used in industrial, manufacturing, and safety and security applications. Cogniac Corporation was founded in 2015 and is based in San Jose, California.

Zippia

Series A in 2019
Zippia, Inc. operates a Website that provides career information and tools for professionals across various industries. It offers Career Map, a visual map covering workers’ career decisions, including which career paths pay the best, the skills it takes to get hired and promoted, how long people typically hold each job, companies that hire the most, and where in the country companies hire. The company’s Website also provides best places for jobs, tips to get the jobs, rankings, videos, video games, jobs, and guides. Zippia, Inc. was founded in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Checkerspot

Series A in 2019
Checkerspot, Inc. is a biotech company based in Berkeley, California, founded in 2016. It specializes in producing performance materials derived from microalgae, leveraging advances in biology, chemistry, and materials science. The company aims to revolutionize material design by utilizing a technology platform that allows for molecular-level customization of new materials. Through a process of applications development, Checkerspot prototypes and refines products to meet specific needs, engaging directly with users and partnering with socially responsible corporations. This approach enables them to create superior materials tailored for various applications, enhancing the capabilities available to product designers.

CarIQ

Series A in 2019
CarIQ is the new connected car ecosystem where car owners are empowered with data to demand the highest attention and services. CarIQ platform connects cars to their owners, and to the various service providers such as auto manufacturers, OEM, car insurance providers, auto dealership, auto workshop, roadside assistance providers, breakdown service provider, government agencies etc. CarIQ can help infrastructure providers and city planners to take maximum advantage of 'Internet of Things'

Extend

Series A in 2019
Extend Enterprises, Inc. is a New York-based company that operates a peer-to-peer software as a service platform, allowing users to utilize their credit cards virtually. Established in 2017, Extend specializes in providing digital payment infrastructure that empowers financial institutions to deliver modern card experiences. The company enables banks, businesses, and innovators to leverage virtual card technology through a diverse range of products, including aggregated virtual card APIs, a digital corporate card application, and a pioneering card tokenization service.

Ushur

Series A in 2019
Ushur, Inc. develops a service engagement platform to automate backend processes and external conversations with customers. The company’s solutions include ServiceNow, an online platform for transforming incident management and ticketing with automated messaging; Salesforce, an artificial intelligence-based platform for integrations between customer communications and salesforce; Jira Service Desk for workflow; and slack that automates tasks and communications. Its automation platform provides customer support, claims processing, billing, agent assistance, and sales enablement services. It serves insurance, finance, telecommunication, and customer service industries. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Santa Clara, California with an additional office in Bengaluru, India.

Beam

Series A in 2019
Beam is a venture-backed regulatory technology (“regtech”) software company based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our proprietary transaction monitoring technologies incorporate advanced machine learning and new data sources. The result? Immediate, meaningful reduction in false positives, better catch rates, and increased efficiency. Beam’s tools help our bank, credit union, and fintech customers make the financial system safer and maximize the value and utility of critical compliance resources. Beam’s end-to-end compliance solution brings new data sources and advanced machine learning models to cut false positives and enhance transaction monitoring. Our unique transparent-box approach demystifies machine learning, exposes all data sources, and is built for regulator understanding and approval. Beam is supported by an experienced group of officers, directors, advisors, and investors.

i2x

Series A in 2019
i2x GmbH, based in Berlin, Germany, specializes in developing artificial intelligence software aimed at enhancing sales and customer interactions through real-time automated coaching. Founded in 2017, the company provides a conversation analytics platform that records and analyzes calls, offering insights into effective communication strategies. By employing machine learning algorithms and big data, i2x enables sales and service teams to understand the dynamics of customer conversations, including speech patterns and engagement metrics. The platform supports agents with ongoing training and delivers actionable data-driven best practices to improve performance. Additionally, i2x assists managers by decrypting call data, providing deeper insights into customer interactions and employee skills, ultimately leading to increased conversion rates and customer satisfaction. By augmenting human intelligence, i2x enhances the quality of customer interactions and elevates the overall brand experience.

KETOS

Series A in 2019
KETOS, Inc., founded in 2015 and headquartered in Milpitas, California, specializes in providing hardware and software analytics solutions for water management. The company offers industrial-grade hardware and an IoT communication framework, along with a software platform designed to deliver real-time data on water usage and flow. KETOS monitors essential water health parameters, including pH, dissolved solids, hardness, turbidity, and salinity, enabling users to assess both the quantity and quality of water efficiently. Through its innovative approach, KETOS addresses critical global challenges related to water efficiency and quality management.

ReSec Technologies

Series A in 2019
ReSec is an Israeli cyber security company providing organizations with the ultimate protection from file-based malware threats, both known an unknown ("zero days"). We are a gateway solution, used by large and highly sensitive organizations for protection from email, endpoint, file uploads and downloads, and transfer threats. Overcoming the limitations of conventional anti-malware detection solutions by using patented Content Disarm and Reconstruction (CDR) technology. ReSec’s ReSecure Platform is a multi-engine solution that treats every file as a threat, leaves the original file outside of the organization’s network, and delivers the end-user a threat-free and fully functional replica of the file in real-time. ReSec is an established product that is market tested, with dozens of enterprise customers, from large banks, military and defense organizations, government offices, airlines, oil and gas companies and more.

AiFi

Series A in 2019
AiFi Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Clara, California, specializing in artificial intelligence-driven cashier-free solutions for retailers. Founded in 2016, AiFi develops software that utilizes sensor and camera networks to monitor shoppers as they navigate stores, allowing for seamless product selection and automated checkout processes. This technology not only enhances the shopping experience but also provides retailers with valuable insights into inventory management and consumer behavior. AiFi's innovative approach includes the creation of NanoStores, which are compact, modular automated retail environments that operate unstaffed around the clock. These NanoStores are designed to offer convenient shopping options in proximity to residential and commercial areas, making retail more accessible. AiFi's solutions have been successfully implemented by major retailers, demonstrating their effectiveness in modernizing the shopping experience.

Apruve

Series A in 2019
Apruve eliminates the need for suppliers to manage Accounts Receivable by extending payment terms to business buyers on behalf of their suppliers. Suppliers get paid in 24 hrs, buyers get payment terms. The program is completely automated and sits inside either an ERP or eCommerce framework to handle both online and offline orders. A B2B version of Visa. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Apruve was launched in 2013.

ZigZag Global

Series A in 2019
ZigZag Global Ltd is a London-based software platform established in 2014 that assists retailers in managing and reselling returned products through a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model. The company provides a comprehensive returns portal that enables e-commerce customers to easily return items via various methods, including post, lockers, or couriers, from over 300,000 locations. ZigZag specializes in grading returned products and offers services such as consolidation, refurbishment, local redistribution, recycling, and destruction, all aimed at reintegrating goods into the supply chain efficiently. Its extensive network includes over 200 local warehouses across 130 countries, facilitating quick refunds, often within 24 hours. The platform streamlines the returns process, allowing retailers to track returns effectively and manage them cost-efficiently. ZigZag's innovative approach has garnered several awards, highlighting its contributions to sustainability and retail innovation.

Albert

Series A in 2018
Albert Corporation, founded in 2015 and based in Culver City, California, provides accessible and affordable financial advisory services through its mobile application. The company offers a range of services including loans, saving policies, credit cards with rewards, retirement plans, and insurance services. A key feature is Albert Genius, which allows customers to communicate directly with financial experts for personalized advice and planning. In addition, users benefit from automated investing through Portfolio by Genius at no extra cost. Albert's free features encompass automatic savings, financial health monitoring, budgeting tools, and detailed spending reports. The platform also includes Albert Instant, providing cash advances against paychecks to help customers avoid overdraft fees.

Geli

Series A in 2018
Geli, which stands for Growing Energy Labs, Inc., provides software and business solutions to design, automate, and manage energy storage systems. Geli’s suite of products creates an ecosystem where project developers, OEMs, financiers, and project operators can deploy advanced energy projects using a seamless hardware-agnostic software platform.

Zesty.ai

Series A in 2018
Zesty.ai develops an artificial intelligence-based platform for property risk analysis. The company breaks AI on data points to extract building features and model the potential impact of catastrophic loss events. It also offers ZESTY BATCH, which reviews portfolio of properties and ZESTY API, which evaluates a single property. It caters to property and casualty insurance carriers, reinsurers, managing general agents, and insurance based technology companies. The company is headquartered in Oakland, California.

ChargeAfter

Series A in 2018
ChargeAfter Ltd is a financing technology platform that specializes in Point of Sale financing. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Ramat Gan, Israel, with additional offices in Sunnyvale, California, and New York, the company connects lenders with merchants to create a global financing network. This platform enables merchants to provide consumers with personalized financing options at checkout from multiple lenders, facilitating real-time financial solutions that enhance the purchasing experience. ChargeAfter's innovative approach aims to streamline the financing process, making it more accessible for consumers while supporting merchants in offering diverse payment solutions.

Onecor Services

Series A in 2018
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With Clarity

Series A in 2018
With Clarity is the only online, direct to consumer home try-on engagement ting company that marries affordability with expertise and convenience with a personal touch. With their Free Home Preview, they can try replicas of engagement ring styles at home to make a confident decision. Then return to their site to fully customize the ring and make it one of a kind. It has the lowest diamond prices guaranteed and a refreshing new way to shop for engagement rings. With Clarity was formerly known as Four Mine

Cargo

Series A in 2018
Cargo Systems, Inc. operates a mobile marketplace designed for selling products to passengers in transit, primarily through rideshare services. The company's platform, known as Cargo, enables passengers to order a diverse range of products, including snacks, electronics, and health and beauty items, delivered directly to them without the need for a dedicated app. Founded in 2016 by former employees of Birchbox, Cargo initially launched in New York and Boston and has since expanded its reach across 49 states. The company collaborates with rideshare drivers and brand partners to facilitate this unique in-car shopping experience, providing an opportunity for drivers to earn additional income while enhancing passenger convenience. Cargo is headquartered in New York, New York, and has received backing from various venture capital firms.

Mantle

Series A in 2018
Mantle is an engineering company specializing in 3D metal printing technology, founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California. The company develops metal 3D printers that produce high-resolution parts suitable for various applications, including automotive, aerospace, and consumer product design and prototyping. Mantle aims to make metal 3D printing accessible to a wider range of businesses by offering a cost-effective solution that caters to companies of all sizes.

MDgo

Series A in 2018
MDGo Ltd is a technology company based in Haifa, Israel, that focuses on enhancing vehicle safety and automating insurance claims through its advanced sensor technology. The company's system utilizes existing vehicle sensors to generate comprehensive reports detailing the mechanics of accidents, external and internal vehicle damages, and the nature of passenger injuries. This information is transmitted autonomously to first responders and insurers shortly after a crash occurs, allowing for timely medical intervention and efficient claims processing. MDGo's innovative solution not only aims to improve emergency response outcomes, potentially reducing road fatalities, but also offers a new revenue stream for original equipment manufacturers by streamlining the claims process for insurance companies. Founded in 2017, MDGo is positioned at the intersection of automotive technology and healthcare, providing critical data that can aid both emergency personnel and insurers.

Telesense

Series A in 2018
Telesense, Inc. is an Agtech company that specializes in real-time environmental monitoring solutions for the food and grain industries. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Telesense develops a range of advanced sensors and analytics tools designed to provide grain managers with actionable insights into stored grain conditions. Its products include CellularSpear for remote monitoring of temperature, moisture, and location data; SensorBall for storage monitoring; and BuffaloBox, which retrofits existing temperature cables to wireless systems. The TeleSense App allows users to receive alerts, generate reports, and access data conveniently from any device. By leveraging cloud-based technology and machine learning algorithms, Telesense aims to enhance the monitoring of perishable commodities, reduce human error, and improve operational efficiency across various sectors, including agriculture, restaurants, and commercial food storage. The company is committed to digitizing the post-harvest grain supply chain, ultimately helping clients minimize grain spoilage and improve profitability.

Even Financial

Series A in 2018
Founded in 2015, Even Financial is an NYC based fintech company focused on evolving how financial institutions connect with consumers and provide them the best product recommendations at the right moment, facilitating an on-demand and personalized customer acquisition experience across the entire financial services ecosystem. The Even platform serves as a trusted intermediary for financial institutions - including Prosper, Lending Club, and Marcus by Goldman Sachs - that helps find consumers and distribute their products digitally. Even’s industry-leading search, comparison, and recommendation API is an infrastructure layer that enables hundreds of diverse partners - including Credit.com, Transunion, Money Under 30, Credit Sesame, and The Penny Hoarder - to power comprehensive personal finance websites, mobile apps, and other offerings with a modern platform that is proven to accelerate customer acquisition through optimal product recommendations, lowering cost of acquisition and maximizing monetization. Even Financial is based in New York.

Infinite Uptime

Series A in 2018
Infinite Uptime, Inc. offers an integrated industrial solution that combines hardware, cloud analytics, and control software to monitor equipment and diagnose problems in various sectors, including steel, power, cement, chemicals, automotive, and more. The company's industrial data analytics platform (IDAP) automates the detection of patterns in data, assesses overall equipment effectiveness, and identifies productivity trends using big data. It also facilitates ISO compliance reporting and monitors multiple tools on the same machine. Additionally, Infinite Uptime provides an industrial data enabler that detects real-time anomalies and defects through visual LED indicators. Established in 2015, the company is headquartered in Berkeley, California, with an additional office in Pune, India, which also houses its R&D and tech center. A manufacturing facility is located in Vadodara, India.

Naadam

Series A in 2018
Naadam is an American clothing company specializing in affordable, luxury cashmere products. The company mills and crafts its products to the standards so they become softer with time and design their garments to complement the way people live, not constrain it. Naadam works to protect the planet through anti-desertification programs, clean energy-powered factories, and tree planting nonprofit work. It was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in New York.

Trillium Secure

Series A in 2018
Trillium provides in-vehicle cybersecurity protection for connected vehicles.