Chef Robotics
Series A in 2025
Chef Robotics is a robotics and artificial intelligence company serving the food industry, founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco. It develops AI-enabled robotic automation for food manufacturing, integrating modular hardware and adaptive software with computer vision to handle variability in food products, automate assembly processes, and optimize labor productivity. Its solutions aim to reduce waste, improve consistency, and address workforce shortages through intelligent automation.
Capra Robotics
Seed Round in 2025
Capra Robotics specializes in the development of outdoor mobile robots. Its patented platform enables enhanced mobility for users with varying physical abilities.
Uplift360
Seed Round in 2024
Uplift360 is a greentech company focused on the circular economy, specifically targeting the defense and security sector. It specializes in making advanced materials reusable or recyclable through research and development, aiming to improve economic and ecological outcomes.
The Exploration Company
Series B in 2024
The Exploration Company designs, builds, and operates modular, reusable spacecraft named Nyx for use on space stations near Earth and the Moon. Nyx can be refueled in orbit and uses green propellants. The company also provides an open-source operating system for these spacecraft. By offering in-space experiments on the International Space Station at a minimum price, it aims to make space exploration more accessible and enable new players to participate in the space exploration race.
Lunar Outpost
Series A in 2024
Lunar Outpost is a company dedicated to advancing technology that facilitates sustainable human presence in space, particularly on the lunar surface. It specializes in the development of innovative robotics, including a moon rover designed for autonomous swarm navigation and capable of carrying diverse payloads. Additionally, the company creates Internet of Things (IoT) air quality sensors that monitor and respond to local air quality conditions. This technology not only supports lunar exploration but also aims to have a positive impact on Earth, enabling governments, companies, and communities to establish a sustainable presence in space.
ALL.SPACE
Series C in 2024
ALL.SPACE, formerly known as Isotropic Systems, is a pioneer in smart terminal technology aimed at enhancing enterprise mobility across land, sea, and air. The company has developed a fifth-generation smart terminal that facilitates seamless communication by connecting to all satellites and networks, regardless of orbit. This innovative terminal is part of a software-defined service enablement platform that employs intelligent routing and edge computing to ensure exceptional network resilience and performance. ALL.SPACE offers a customizable S2000 range of terminals with a variety of sizes, transmission and reception ratios, aperture combinations, and scanning ranges, providing up to 8,100 unique configuration options. The modular design allows clients to select the terminal configuration that best meets their specific needs, enabling efficient bandwidth usage and enhanced operational capabilities.
Samp
Venture Round in 2024
Founded in Paris in 2019, Samp specializes in developing software that creates and maintains accurate digital twins of industrial facilities. Its core product, Digital Twin as a Service, uses machine learning to consolidate 3D laser scans and technical data into intelligent, web-accessible models. Additionally, Samp offers As-Built automatic verification service, which compares laser scans with CAD models to identify discrepancies.
SatSure is a decision analytics company that uses satellites, machine learning, and big data analytics to address sustainability challenges at the intersection of food, water, and energy security. It provides a satellite data analytics platform that delivers decision intelligence from space for global sustainability initiatives. Its offerings include high-resolution remote sensing, machine learning-powered insights, and multi-sector geospatial analytics, enabling financial institutions, infrastructure planners, and disaster management agencies to make timely, informed decisions with location-specific intelligence.
RobCo develops modular industrial robots designed for automation in manufacturing. Their innovative platform improves productivity, reduces costs, and enhances product quality by adapting to diverse applications and integrating seamlessly into existing production lines.
Jua operates a pioneering end-to-end deep learning model for weather forecasting, tailored to the needs of energy traders. This platform offers superior accuracy, lower latency, and higher frequency compared to traditional models.
Wakeo
Venture Round in 2023
Wakeo offers a software-as-a-service platform that provides real-time visibility and predictive insights for transport flows across sea, air, and road. The platform unifies multiple transport partners into a single system, connecting to trucks via embedded GPS and IoT data, and uses satellite information and machine learning to adjust arrival estimates dynamically and issue alerts for proactive planning. This enables shippers and forwarders to track shipments end to end, anticipate delays, and improve customer experience and operational performance, turning supply chains from reactive to proactive.
FERNRIDE specializes in scalable automation solutions for yard trucking. Their human-assisted autonomy approach enhances productivity, worker safety, and sustainability. With over a decade of research and prominent clients like Volkswagen, HHLA, and DB Schenker, FERNRIDE addresses industry challenges such as driver shortages and environmental impact.
SatSure is a decision analytics company that uses satellites, machine learning, and big data analytics to address sustainability challenges at the intersection of food, water, and energy security. It provides a satellite data analytics platform that delivers decision intelligence from space for global sustainability initiatives. Its offerings include high-resolution remote sensing, machine learning-powered insights, and multi-sector geospatial analytics, enabling financial institutions, infrastructure planners, and disaster management agencies to make timely, informed decisions with location-specific intelligence.
Chef Robotics
Funding Round in 2023
Chef Robotics is a robotics and artificial intelligence company serving the food industry, founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco. It develops AI-enabled robotic automation for food manufacturing, integrating modular hardware and adaptive software with computer vision to handle variability in food products, automate assembly processes, and optimize labor productivity. Its solutions aim to reduce waste, improve consistency, and address workforce shortages through intelligent automation.
FERNRIDE specializes in scalable automation solutions for yard trucking. Their human-assisted autonomy approach enhances productivity, worker safety, and sustainability. With over a decade of research and prominent clients like Volkswagen, HHLA, and DB Schenker, FERNRIDE addresses industry challenges such as driver shortages and environmental impact.
Halter Limited, founded in 2016 and based in Morrinsville, New Zealand, specializes in developing GPS-enabled, solar-powered tracking devices for livestock. The company manufactures innovative collars designed for cows, allowing farmers to monitor and guide their animals across pastures. Halter's technology enables virtual fencing, helping farmers optimize productivity while promoting sustainable farming practices. By enhancing the management of livestock, Halter aims to improve agricultural efficiency and animal welfare, contributing to the overall sustainability of pasture-based farming.
Recycleye
Series A in 2023
Recycleye Limited, founded in London in 2019 by Victor Dewulf, develops AI-powered machine learning tools for waste management. These tools facilitate waste characterization, tracking, and automated sorting, empowering users to transition towards a more circular economy efficiently.
The Exploration Company
Series A in 2023
The Exploration Company designs, builds, and operates modular, reusable spacecraft named Nyx for use on space stations near Earth and the Moon. Nyx can be refueled in orbit and uses green propellants. The company also provides an open-source operating system for these spacecraft. By offering in-space experiments on the International Space Station at a minimum price, it aims to make space exploration more accessible and enable new players to participate in the space exploration race.
Chef Robotics
Seed Round in 2023
Chef Robotics is a robotics and artificial intelligence company serving the food industry, founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco. It develops AI-enabled robotic automation for food manufacturing, integrating modular hardware and adaptive software with computer vision to handle variability in food products, automate assembly processes, and optimize labor productivity. Its solutions aim to reduce waste, improve consistency, and address workforce shortages through intelligent automation.
Mytra is a robotics company developing software-defined warehouse robotics solutions to automate industrial tasks in logistics. The company produces a novel solution for storing and moving materials in a three-dimensional grid. The matrix lattice for the storage grid can be built quickly and easily from simple, modular pieces of hardware, which takes a lot of the technical debt off the customer and can be shaped to fit whatever space customers have.
RobCo develops modular industrial robots designed for automation in manufacturing. Their innovative platform improves productivity, reduces costs, and enhances product quality by adapting to diverse applications and integrating seamlessly into existing production lines.
Swift Navigation
Series D in 2022
Swift Navigation is a technology company that delivers precise GNSS positioning solutions for autonomous and automated systems across automotive, robotics, aerospace, agriculture, and industrial applications. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco with an additional location in Melbourne, Australia, the company develops hardware and software that enable centimeter-level real-time positioning through multi-band, multi-constellation RTK receivers and complementary offerings such as a ruggedized module, a positioning engine, and cloud-based corrections. Its product lineup includes Piksi Multi GNSS receivers, Duro rugged receivers, Starling positioning engine, and Skylark cloud corrections, along with related modules, antennas, radios, and cables. The end-to-end GNSS platform supports low-cost, high-accuracy positioning for autonomous vehicles, drones, robots, precision agriculture, surveying, and other industrial uses.
Jua
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Jua operates a pioneering end-to-end deep learning model for weather forecasting, tailored to the needs of energy traders. This platform offers superior accuracy, lower latency, and higher frequency compared to traditional models.
Lunar Outpost
Seed Round in 2022
Lunar Outpost is a company dedicated to advancing technology that facilitates sustainable human presence in space, particularly on the lunar surface. It specializes in the development of innovative robotics, including a moon rover designed for autonomous swarm navigation and capable of carrying diverse payloads. Additionally, the company creates Internet of Things (IoT) air quality sensors that monitor and respond to local air quality conditions. This technology not only supports lunar exploration but also aims to have a positive impact on Earth, enabling governments, companies, and communities to establish a sustainable presence in space.
Diligent Robotics
Series B in 2022
Diligent Robotics Inc. is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of hospital service robots. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company has created Moxi, a robotic assistant designed to support clinical and nursing staff with logistical tasks in hospital settings. Moxi is equipped with advanced mobile manipulation, social intelligence, and human-guided learning capabilities, allowing it to collaborate effectively with human teams. By automating routine logistical duties, Moxi enables healthcare providers to focus more on direct patient care, thereby enhancing patient satisfaction, service quality, and safety in healthcare environments. The company also develops artificial intelligence-based software suites that allow its robots to adapt to and thrive in dynamic, semi-structured environments.
The Expert
Series A in 2022
The Expert is a platform that connects customers with interior design professionals for hour-long, one-on-one video consultations. Based in Los Angeles, the service enables clients to access design expertise from designers around the world through online video calls without committing to a full-service project or high budgets. The platform provides personalized guidance and support from top home design experts, allowing users to obtain tailored advice for specific spaces or projects. By focusing on concise, affordable consultations, it complements traditional interior design services rather than replacing them.
AngelList
Series B in 2022
AngelList is a U.S.-based platform founded in 2010, connecting startups with angel investors and job-seekers. It facilitates fundraising, recruitment, and product launches, supporting millions of users worldwide. The company has backed over 20 unicorns and helped launch more than 100,000 products.
ICEYE is a Finnish company that operates a large synthetic aperture radar satellite constellation to provide near real-time Earth observation data. Its radar imagery works in all weather and at any time, independent of daylight, enabling monitoring and mapping for insurance, disaster response, maritime surveillance, and defense. Customers use ICEYE data to assess flood and wildfire risks, track storm impacts, monitor crops, detect oil spills, monitor sea ice and port activity, and support search-and-rescue operations and security missions. Founded in 2014 and based in Espoo, Finland, ICEYE enables decision-makers to observe areas of interest globally and rapidly respond to events with satellite imagery.
Finmark
Seed Round in 2022
Finmark is a financial planning software company founded in 2020 in Raleigh, North Carolina, by Greg Lissy, Jeremy Neuberger, and Rami Essaid. The platform is designed to simplify financial management for startups by transforming complex financial concepts and calculations into an intuitive interface. This allows companies, ranging from pre-revenue to pre-IPO, to manage their runway, hiring plans, and key financial metrics with greater ease. By facilitating collaboration and reducing the resources needed for financial planning, Finmark enables startup founders to create, update, and share their financial plans effectively, positioning them for success in a competitive landscape.
Mangata Networks
Series A in 2022
Mangata is a telecommunication company that specializes in satellite and wired communication services.
It was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
Foundry Lab
Series A in 2021
Foundry Lab is a digital metal casting company that specializes in innovative microwave casting technology, allowing for same-day turnaround of metal castings. The company has developed a software tool that automatically generates dense metal parts from computer-aided design files, ensuring that these parts maintain the same physical properties as traditionally cast metal. This technology provides a push-button, hands-free manufacturing process, enabling manufacturers to produce on-demand, high-quality metal components with significantly reduced costs, time, and environmental impact compared to conventional foundry methods.
The Exploration Company
Seed Round in 2021
The Exploration Company designs, builds, and operates modular, reusable spacecraft named Nyx for use on space stations near Earth and the Moon. Nyx can be refueled in orbit and uses green propellants. The company also provides an open-source operating system for these spacecraft. By offering in-space experiments on the International Space Station at a minimum price, it aims to make space exploration more accessible and enable new players to participate in the space exploration race.
Rhombus Systems
Series A in 2021
Founded in 2016, Rhombus Systems specializes in video security services. It offers Wi-Fi enabled cameras with cloud management, facial recognition, object detection via AI, live streaming, people analytics, and security alerts. The company's systems enhance workplace security and productivity.
Wakeo offers a software-as-a-service platform that provides real-time visibility and predictive insights for transport flows across sea, air, and road. The platform unifies multiple transport partners into a single system, connecting to trucks via embedded GPS and IoT data, and uses satellite information and machine learning to adjust arrival estimates dynamically and issue alerts for proactive planning. This enables shippers and forwarders to track shipments end to end, anticipate delays, and improve customer experience and operational performance, turning supply chains from reactive to proactive.
Recycleye
Seed Round in 2021
Recycleye Limited, founded in London in 2019 by Victor Dewulf, develops AI-powered machine learning tools for waste management. These tools facilitate waste characterization, tracking, and automated sorting, empowering users to transition towards a more circular economy efficiently.
FLYR is a technology company that provides AI-enabled revenue management and pricing solutions for airlines, cargo and hospitality sectors. Its FusionRM platform uses machine learning to forecast demand and optimize revenue across the airline commerce funnel, aggregating data from multiple sources and delivering actionable insights for dynamic pricing, elastic demand forecasting, and bundled offers. The solution supports inventory, pricing, and offer decisions to modernize e-commerce experiences and improve revenue performance through forecasting, automation, and analytics. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company was formerly known as Hubskip, changing its name to FLYR in 2014.
Earth AI
Seed Round in 2021
Earth AI is an AI-powered mineral exploration company that develops software and services to locate mineralization in greenfield and remote areas lacking prior geological data. Its platform analyzes satellite, geophysical, and geochemical data to auto-generate geological maps and provides location targeting suggestions to geologists, helping to predict ore locations and guide drilling decisions. The company operates as a vertically integrated explorer focused on metals such as copper, lead, zinc, nickel, cobalt, vanadium and rare earths, with a business model that combines predictive targeting with exploration execution. Founded in 2016 and based in Parramatta, Australia, Earth AI aims to improve discovery chances while reducing exploration risk and costs.
FERNRIDE specializes in scalable automation solutions for yard trucking. Their human-assisted autonomy approach enhances productivity, worker safety, and sustainability. With over a decade of research and prominent clients like Volkswagen, HHLA, and DB Schenker, FERNRIDE addresses industry challenges such as driver shortages and environmental impact.
Chef Robotics
Seed Round in 2021
Chef Robotics is a robotics and artificial intelligence company serving the food industry, founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco. It develops AI-enabled robotic automation for food manufacturing, integrating modular hardware and adaptive software with computer vision to handle variability in food products, automate assembly processes, and optimize labor productivity. Its solutions aim to reduce waste, improve consistency, and address workforce shortages through intelligent automation.
Safehub provides real-time catastrophe risk management solutions for corporations. Its platform combines physics-based technology, IoT sensors, and AI to deliver building-specific damage insights during natural disasters, enabling informed decision-making by property owners, insurers, and emergency responders.
Halter Limited, founded in 2016 and based in Morrinsville, New Zealand, specializes in developing GPS-enabled, solar-powered tracking devices for livestock. The company manufactures innovative collars designed for cows, allowing farmers to monitor and guide their animals across pastures. Halter's technology enables virtual fencing, helping farmers optimize productivity while promoting sustainable farming practices. By enhancing the management of livestock, Halter aims to improve agricultural efficiency and animal welfare, contributing to the overall sustainability of pasture-based farming.
The Expert
Seed Round in 2021
The Expert is a platform that connects customers with interior design professionals for hour-long, one-on-one video consultations. Based in Los Angeles, the service enables clients to access design expertise from designers around the world through online video calls without committing to a full-service project or high budgets. The platform provides personalized guidance and support from top home design experts, allowing users to obtain tailored advice for specific spaces or projects. By focusing on concise, affordable consultations, it complements traditional interior design services rather than replacing them.
Ellipsis Drive
Seed Round in 2021
Ellipsis Drive is a web-based platform enabling professionals to activate, manage, and share spatial data in under 10 minutes. It facilitates collaboration between producers, users, and owners of spatial data across organizations by providing a license-free, plug-and-play solution that ensures full ownership of shared data.
ALL.SPACE
Series B in 2021
ALL.SPACE, formerly known as Isotropic Systems, is a pioneer in smart terminal technology aimed at enhancing enterprise mobility across land, sea, and air. The company has developed a fifth-generation smart terminal that facilitates seamless communication by connecting to all satellites and networks, regardless of orbit. This innovative terminal is part of a software-defined service enablement platform that employs intelligent routing and edge computing to ensure exceptional network resilience and performance. ALL.SPACE offers a customizable S2000 range of terminals with a variety of sizes, transmission and reception ratios, aperture combinations, and scanning ranges, providing up to 8,100 unique configuration options. The modular design allows clients to select the terminal configuration that best meets their specific needs, enabling efficient bandwidth usage and enhanced operational capabilities.
Charityvest
Seed Round in 2020
Charityvest is a charitable giving platform founded in 2019 and based in Atlanta, Georgia. It offers individuals the opportunity to create a donor-advised fund, allowing them to donate to U.S. nonprofit organizations from a single tax-deductible account. The platform simplifies the charitable giving process by providing tools that enable businesses to automatically match employee donations while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Charityvest aims to enhance generosity by making charitable contributions more accessible and manageable for both individuals and companies.
Whoop, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in the development and sale of wearable fitness sensors designed for athletes to monitor their physiological metrics during workouts. Founded in 2012, Whoop provides a performance optimization system that continuously tracks key indicators such as heart rate, sleep, and recovery. The company's flagship product, the Whoop Strap 3.0, collects data around the clock, offering users insights that help balance training, minimize injuries, and enhance overall performance. In addition to the wearable device, Whoop offers a variety of apparel and accessories, including bands, tops, joggers, and hats, primarily sold online. By delivering personalized insights into physical exertion and recovery, Whoop aims to help athletes and teams maximize their potential and improve their training outcomes.
Finmark
Seed Round in 2020
Finmark is a financial planning software company founded in 2020 in Raleigh, North Carolina, by Greg Lissy, Jeremy Neuberger, and Rami Essaid. The platform is designed to simplify financial management for startups by transforming complex financial concepts and calculations into an intuitive interface. This allows companies, ranging from pre-revenue to pre-IPO, to manage their runway, hiring plans, and key financial metrics with greater ease. By facilitating collaboration and reducing the resources needed for financial planning, Finmark enables startup founders to create, update, and share their financial plans effectively, positioning them for success in a competitive landscape.
ICEYE is a Finnish company that operates a large synthetic aperture radar satellite constellation to provide near real-time Earth observation data. Its radar imagery works in all weather and at any time, independent of daylight, enabling monitoring and mapping for insurance, disaster response, maritime surveillance, and defense. Customers use ICEYE data to assess flood and wildfire risks, track storm impacts, monitor crops, detect oil spills, monitor sea ice and port activity, and support search-and-rescue operations and security missions. Founded in 2014 and based in Espoo, Finland, ICEYE enables decision-makers to observe areas of interest globally and rapidly respond to events with satellite imagery.
Biocogniv
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Biocogniv develops AI-powered diagnostic tools for hospitals, delivering real-time clinical intelligence by integrating with electronic health records. Its platform analyzes standard blood tests and other data to screen patients for COVID-19 and to predict sepsis-related in-hospital mortality and ICU admission at emergency department presentations, enabling non-invasive, data-driven decision making. The solution plugs into existing EHR workflows to improve quality, lower costs, and expand access to care. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Burlington, Vermont.
Safehub
Seed Round in 2020
Safehub provides real-time catastrophe risk management solutions for corporations. Its platform combines physics-based technology, IoT sensors, and AI to deliver building-specific damage insights during natural disasters, enabling informed decision-making by property owners, insurers, and emergency responders.
Halter Limited, founded in 2016 and based in Morrinsville, New Zealand, specializes in developing GPS-enabled, solar-powered tracking devices for livestock. The company manufactures innovative collars designed for cows, allowing farmers to monitor and guide their animals across pastures. Halter's technology enables virtual fencing, helping farmers optimize productivity while promoting sustainable farming practices. By enhancing the management of livestock, Halter aims to improve agricultural efficiency and animal welfare, contributing to the overall sustainability of pasture-based farming.
Diligent Robotics
Series A in 2020
Diligent Robotics Inc. is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of hospital service robots. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company has created Moxi, a robotic assistant designed to support clinical and nursing staff with logistical tasks in hospital settings. Moxi is equipped with advanced mobile manipulation, social intelligence, and human-guided learning capabilities, allowing it to collaborate effectively with human teams. By automating routine logistical duties, Moxi enables healthcare providers to focus more on direct patient care, thereby enhancing patient satisfaction, service quality, and safety in healthcare environments. The company also develops artificial intelligence-based software suites that allow its robots to adapt to and thrive in dynamic, semi-structured environments.
Foundry Lab
Seed Round in 2020
Foundry Lab is a digital metal casting company that specializes in innovative microwave casting technology, allowing for same-day turnaround of metal castings. The company has developed a software tool that automatically generates dense metal parts from computer-aided design files, ensuring that these parts maintain the same physical properties as traditionally cast metal. This technology provides a push-button, hands-free manufacturing process, enabling manufacturers to produce on-demand, high-quality metal components with significantly reduced costs, time, and environmental impact compared to conventional foundry methods.
Whoop, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in the development and sale of wearable fitness sensors designed for athletes to monitor their physiological metrics during workouts. Founded in 2012, Whoop provides a performance optimization system that continuously tracks key indicators such as heart rate, sleep, and recovery. The company's flagship product, the Whoop Strap 3.0, collects data around the clock, offering users insights that help balance training, minimize injuries, and enhance overall performance. In addition to the wearable device, Whoop offers a variety of apparel and accessories, including bands, tops, joggers, and hats, primarily sold online. By delivering personalized insights into physical exertion and recovery, Whoop aims to help athletes and teams maximize their potential and improve their training outcomes.
Aurora Insight
Series A in 2019
Aurora Insight, Inc., located in Washington, D.C., specializes in providing comprehensive insights into wireless connectivity and radio spectrum. The company offers a dynamic map that serves as a reliable resource for understanding the availability of spectrum and existing wireless infrastructure. By analyzing radio frequency environments, Aurora Insight enables organizations to optimize their wireless deployments and make informed business decisions. Its focus on delivering accurate and detailed information positions it as a key player in the telecommunications industry, addressing the growing need for enhanced connectivity solutions.
Rhombus Systems
Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2016, Rhombus Systems specializes in video security services. It offers Wi-Fi enabled cameras with cloud management, facial recognition, object detection via AI, live streaming, people analytics, and security alerts. The company's systems enhance workplace security and productivity.
Rocket Lab
Series E in 2018
Rocket Lab Ltd. is a space company specializing in the design and manufacture of rocket and spacecraft systems for various applications. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, the company provides a range of technologies, including carbon composite materials, thermal protection products, propulsion systems, and advanced electronic systems used in avionics and communications. Rocket Lab offers end-to-end mission services that ensure frequent and reliable access to space for civil, defense, and commercial clients. Its flagship Electron launch vehicle, operational since January 2018, is known for being one of the most frequently launched U.S. rockets and has successfully placed over 100 satellites into orbit. The company is also developing the Neutron launch vehicle and its Photon satellite platform, which has been selected for key NASA missions to the Moon and Mars. Rocket Lab operates launch sites in New Zealand and Virginia, USA, enhancing its capacity to support various space missions, including those focused on national security and scientific research.
YourMechanic
Series B in 2018
YourMechanic, Inc. is an online platform that facilitates car repair and maintenance services, allowing vehicle owners to request quotes, book appointments, and receive advice from professional mechanics at their home or office. Established in 2011 and based in Mountain View, California, the company aims to make car repair both affordable and convenient. YourMechanic connects car owners with local mechanics, enabling customers to choose the services they need and the mechanics they prefer. The platform offers a comprehensive range of services, including oil changes, brake pad replacements, and diagnostics, as well as tools for tracking maintenance schedules and service histories. By providing a transparent and user-friendly approach to car maintenance, YourMechanic enhances the overall experience for both vehicle owners and service providers.
Arch Systems
Series A in 2018
Founded in 2015, Arch Systems designs a modular hardware platform for industrial IoT applications. Its device-to-cloud solution enables manufacturers to create custom connected devices and improve machine utilization by up to 40%. The company focuses on electronics and discrete manufacturing supply chains.
Rhombus Systems
Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2016, Rhombus Systems specializes in video security services. It offers Wi-Fi enabled cameras with cloud management, facial recognition, object detection via AI, live streaming, people analytics, and security alerts. The company's systems enhance workplace security and productivity.
Threadloom
Series A in 2018
Threadloom, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2015. It focuses on developing an online search platform tailored for community forums, aiming to enhance the authenticity of online shopping experiences. The company's flagship product, Primary, is a browser extension that aggregates unfiltered product reviews from various forums across the internet, presenting them in an accessible format for consumers. Powered by Threadloom's data engine, Primary analyzes billions of posts from hundreds of thousands of forums, serving insights to over 100 million users. Through its innovative approach, Threadloom connects shoppers with niche product information, helping them make informed purchasing decisions.
Cape Analytics
Series B in 2018
Cape Analytics develops a platform leveraging AI, geospatial imagery, computer vision, and machine learning to instantly extract property data. This enables insurance companies to assess properties accurately during underwriting, replacing the need for on-site inspections.
Halter Limited, founded in 2016 and based in Morrinsville, New Zealand, specializes in developing GPS-enabled, solar-powered tracking devices for livestock. The company manufactures innovative collars designed for cows, allowing farmers to monitor and guide their animals across pastures. Halter's technology enables virtual fencing, helping farmers optimize productivity while promoting sustainable farming practices. By enhancing the management of livestock, Halter aims to improve agricultural efficiency and animal welfare, contributing to the overall sustainability of pasture-based farming.
ICEYE is a Finnish company that operates a large synthetic aperture radar satellite constellation to provide near real-time Earth observation data. Its radar imagery works in all weather and at any time, independent of daylight, enabling monitoring and mapping for insurance, disaster response, maritime surveillance, and defense. Customers use ICEYE data to assess flood and wildfire risks, track storm impacts, monitor crops, detect oil spills, monitor sea ice and port activity, and support search-and-rescue operations and security missions. Founded in 2014 and based in Espoo, Finland, ICEYE enables decision-makers to observe areas of interest globally and rapidly respond to events with satellite imagery.
Cobalt Robotics, Inc. designs and manufactures indoor security robots that collaborate with human security personnel. These robots are capable of patrolling various environments, including warehouses, schools, offices, hospitals, data centers, and museums, while detecting intruders and identifying anomalies. Equipped with advanced mapping and sensing technologies, as well as features for human-robot interaction, Cobalt's robots enhance security measures by providing real-time monitoring and response capabilities. Founded in 2016 by Erik Schluntz and Travis Deyle, the company is headquartered in San Mateo, California.
Huckleberry
Seed Round in 2018
At Huckleberry, they’re on a mission to give small business owners back time. Over the last decade, software has replaced most paper-based business management systems – from accounting, to tax preparation, to payments. But commercial insurance is still bought and managed almost entirely offline, in a process that can involve layers of bureaucracy and take weeks to complete.
Whoop, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in the development and sale of wearable fitness sensors designed for athletes to monitor their physiological metrics during workouts. Founded in 2012, Whoop provides a performance optimization system that continuously tracks key indicators such as heart rate, sleep, and recovery. The company's flagship product, the Whoop Strap 3.0, collects data around the clock, offering users insights that help balance training, minimize injuries, and enhance overall performance. In addition to the wearable device, Whoop offers a variety of apparel and accessories, including bands, tops, joggers, and hats, primarily sold online. By delivering personalized insights into physical exertion and recovery, Whoop aims to help athletes and teams maximize their potential and improve their training outcomes.
Optisys
Seed Round in 2018
Optisys specializes in manufacturing advanced antenna products for aerospace and defense applications. Utilizing RF design and metal additive manufacturing, Optisys produces high-performance, low size-weight-and-power (SWaP) antennas, enabling enhanced system performance.
Founded in 2015, Enview develops an AI-based platform that automates geospatial big data analysis for the energy industry. It enhances pipeline and powerline safety, reliability, and compliance by predicting and preventing threats through advanced analytics, remote sensing, and GIS visualizations.
Halter Limited, founded in 2016 and based in Morrinsville, New Zealand, specializes in developing GPS-enabled, solar-powered tracking devices for livestock. The company manufactures innovative collars designed for cows, allowing farmers to monitor and guide their animals across pastures. Halter's technology enables virtual fencing, helping farmers optimize productivity while promoting sustainable farming practices. By enhancing the management of livestock, Halter aims to improve agricultural efficiency and animal welfare, contributing to the overall sustainability of pasture-based farming.
HealthMode
Seed Round in 2017
HealthMode is a company that specializes in AI-enabled digital measurement methods aimed at enhancing the precision and efficiency of clinical research. By developing innovative measurement solutions, HealthMode facilitates the integration of clinical trial data with real-world evidence, supporting a shift towards patient-specific measures. Its technologies assist clinical researchers and drug developers in making informed decisions, minimizing uncertainty in enrollment and outcomes, and accelerating the development of novel therapeutics. The company's diverse clientele includes large pharmaceutical companies, academic medical centers, and emerging startups, all benefiting from HealthMode's advanced measurement techniques. These methods enhance understanding of patient phenotypes, streamline screening processes, and enable early detection of adverse events, ultimately improving the overall efficacy of clinical trials and healthcare outcomes.
Vicarious
Series C in 2017
Vicarious is an artificial intelligence company that utilizes the principles of neuro and cognitive science to create general intelligence for robots. Founded in 2010 by Dr. Dileep George and D. Scott Phoenix, Vicarious develops technology that mimics the functions of the human brain, aiming to achieve human-level intelligence in areas such as vision, language, and motor control. The company's algorithmic architecture focuses on visual perception challenges, including recognition, segmentation, and scene parsing. This innovative approach enables robot manufacturers to design robots that exhibit advanced intelligence and enhanced task efficiency, positioning Vicarious as a leader in the advancement of intelligent robotic systems.
Dark Inc. is a technology company founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in developing a new programming language that is closely integrated with its own editor and compiler, as well as providing platform-as-a-service (PaaS) solutions. Dark's offerings enable engineers to build distributed applications using high-level programming primitives, streamlining the development process. By combining a holistic programming language with hosted infrastructure, Dark aims to simplify the complexities associated with application development and enhance the efficiency of software engineering.
Swift Navigation
Series B in 2017
Swift Navigation is a technology company that delivers precise GNSS positioning solutions for autonomous and automated systems across automotive, robotics, aerospace, agriculture, and industrial applications. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco with an additional location in Melbourne, Australia, the company develops hardware and software that enable centimeter-level real-time positioning through multi-band, multi-constellation RTK receivers and complementary offerings such as a ruggedized module, a positioning engine, and cloud-based corrections. Its product lineup includes Piksi Multi GNSS receivers, Duro rugged receivers, Starling positioning engine, and Skylark cloud corrections, along with related modules, antennas, radios, and cables. The end-to-end GNSS platform supports low-cost, high-accuracy positioning for autonomous vehicles, drones, robots, precision agriculture, surveying, and other industrial uses.
Dispatch is the operating system that empowers modern service experiences for the world’s largest service brands. Our platform connects the enterprise, service provider, and customer together to create a world-class service experience that surpasses the rising expectations of the modern-day market.
Figure Eight
Venture Round in 2017
Figure Eight Inc. is a developer of a human-in-the-loop machine learning platform that specializes in generating customized training data from various data types, including text, images, audio, and video. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides machine learning-assisted annotation solutions that cater to a wide array of applications such as autonomous vehicles, natural language processing, computer vision, and intelligent chatbots. The platform supports diverse industries, including automotive, healthcare, retail, and technology, and has produced over 10 billion training data labels to enhance real-world AI applications. By automating data annotation processes, Figure Eight enables data science teams to improve outcomes in sentiment analysis, search relevance, and data classification.
Merlon Intelligence
Seed Round in 2017
Merlon Intelligence, Inc. is a compliance technology company based in San Francisco, California, established in 2016. It specializes in providing risk management and compliance solutions tailored for the financial industry. The company's offerings include Merlon Intelligent Screening, which automates customer screening by analyzing news and information from various sources; Merlon Intelligent List Management, which assists in managing sanction lists to address financial crimes; Merlon Intelligent Assessment, a platform designed to enhance the customer risk assessment process; and Merlon Intelligent Triage, which aggregates customer-related information for compliance analysts. By servicing banks, Merlon Intelligence aims to reduce risk and combat money laundering effectively.
CrossLend
Venture Round in 2017
CrossLend GmbH is a Berlin-based company founded in 2014 that operates an online lending platform specializing in digital credit mediation and financing. The company facilitates cross-border credit mediation by partnering with a bank, enabling investments across Europe through a single platform. CrossLend's platform connects private and institutional investors from low-interest rate countries with borrowers from high-interest rate countries, effectively intermediating loans and securitizing them into bonds for investment. This model allows investors to achieve favorable risk-return profiles while providing borrowers with competitive interest rates. Additionally, CrossLend offers a range of financing options, including consumer loans, development loans, invoices, mortgages, SME loans, and bridging loans, supported by its digital infrastructure and commitment to standardization in the lending process.
Rocket Lab
Series D in 2017
Rocket Lab Ltd. is a space company specializing in the design and manufacture of rocket and spacecraft systems for various applications. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, the company provides a range of technologies, including carbon composite materials, thermal protection products, propulsion systems, and advanced electronic systems used in avionics and communications. Rocket Lab offers end-to-end mission services that ensure frequent and reliable access to space for civil, defense, and commercial clients. Its flagship Electron launch vehicle, operational since January 2018, is known for being one of the most frequently launched U.S. rockets and has successfully placed over 100 satellites into orbit. The company is also developing the Neutron launch vehicle and its Photon satellite platform, which has been selected for key NASA missions to the Moon and Mars. Rocket Lab operates launch sites in New Zealand and Virginia, USA, enhancing its capacity to support various space missions, including those focused on national security and scientific research.
REZI is a property rental company that focuses on enhancing the rental experience for both landlords and tenants through its advanced technology and analytics. The company has developed a platform that employs proprietary analytics and advanced screening methods to efficiently identify long-term tenants. This system not only facilitates the tenant search process but also allows tenants to manage their rent payments conveniently, including the option for automatic recurring payments. By leveraging technology and financial products, REZI aims to streamline the rental process, making it more efficient and user-friendly for all parties involved.
Cobalt Robotics, Inc. designs and manufactures indoor security robots that collaborate with human security personnel. These robots are capable of patrolling various environments, including warehouses, schools, offices, hospitals, data centers, and museums, while detecting intruders and identifying anomalies. Equipped with advanced mapping and sensing technologies, as well as features for human-robot interaction, Cobalt's robots enhance security measures by providing real-time monitoring and response capabilities. Founded in 2016 by Erik Schluntz and Travis Deyle, the company is headquartered in San Mateo, California.
CrossLend
Venture Round in 2017
CrossLend GmbH is a Berlin-based company founded in 2014 that operates an online lending platform specializing in digital credit mediation and financing. The company facilitates cross-border credit mediation by partnering with a bank, enabling investments across Europe through a single platform. CrossLend's platform connects private and institutional investors from low-interest rate countries with borrowers from high-interest rate countries, effectively intermediating loans and securitizing them into bonds for investment. This model allows investors to achieve favorable risk-return profiles while providing borrowers with competitive interest rates. Additionally, CrossLend offers a range of financing options, including consumer loans, development loans, invoices, mortgages, SME loans, and bridging loans, supported by its digital infrastructure and commitment to standardization in the lending process.
TerrAvion
Series A in 2017
TerrAvion, Inc. is a provider of real-time aerial imagery services aimed at the agriculture sector in the United States. Established in 2013 and based in Dublin, California, the company delivers a subscription-based product called OverView, which offers growers overnight access to updated imagery of their fields throughout the growing season. This service includes various types of imagery, such as natural color, color infrared, thermal, and oblique images, alongside synthetic maps and analytical tools. By contracting with flight providers to operate small planes equipped with proprietary sensors, TerrAvion ensures high-quality data delivery. The company's technology focuses on efficiently managing and processing extensive agricultural data, enabling farmers to optimize irrigation, monitor crop health, and detect issues related to pests and diseases, thus enhancing resource allocation and overall yield.
Cape Analytics
Series A in 2016
Cape Analytics develops a platform leveraging AI, geospatial imagery, computer vision, and machine learning to instantly extract property data. This enables insurance companies to assess properties accurately during underwriting, replacing the need for on-site inspections.
Behavox provides a unified enterprise platform that combines various data types into a single data lake. This enables real-time querying of data and application of machine learning to identify misconduct, insider threats, and other risks in capital markets. The company's software is designed for large-scale deployment at major financial institutions, offering sophisticated engineering solutions based on cutting-edge academic research.
True Fit Corporation is a technology company based in Woburn, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing an online fit recommendation engine tailored for the footwear and apparel sectors. Founded in 2005, True Fit offers a comprehensive platform that harnesses a vast database of consumer fit data and style attributes. This enables brands and retailers to deliver personalized fit ratings and size recommendations, significantly enhancing the shopping experience. The company's proprietary Genome technology powers the Confidence Engine, which drives substantial revenue growth by allowing retailers to offer tailored size suggestions. Additionally, True Fit's Discovery Engine curates customized collections for consumers, while the True Insight platform provides valuable analytics to optimize marketing and product development strategies. With a focus on leveraging artificial intelligence, True Fit aims to bridge the gap between shoppers and brands, transforming the digital landscape of the $1 trillion footwear and apparel industry.
Deako
Venture Round in 2016
Deako, Inc. is a Seattle-based company established in 2015 that specializes in manufacturing electrical switches designed for modern lighting systems. The company provides a range of modular products, including dimmers, scene controllers, and motion sensor switches, all of which can be controlled through a user-friendly mobile application or alternatively through smart speakers. Deako's innovative lighting solutions enhance convenience by allowing homeowners to customize their lighting experience; the switches can automatically illuminate spaces without the need for a mobile device or remote control. With a focus on making lighting customization more accessible, Deako aims to improve home automation and user experience in everyday living.
Threadloom
Seed Round in 2016
Threadloom, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2015. It focuses on developing an online search platform tailored for community forums, aiming to enhance the authenticity of online shopping experiences. The company's flagship product, Primary, is a browser extension that aggregates unfiltered product reviews from various forums across the internet, presenting them in an accessible format for consumers. Powered by Threadloom's data engine, Primary analyzes billions of posts from hundreds of thousands of forums, serving insights to over 100 million users. Through its innovative approach, Threadloom connects shoppers with niche product information, helping them make informed purchasing decisions.
Figure Eight
Series D in 2016
Figure Eight Inc. is a developer of a human-in-the-loop machine learning platform that specializes in generating customized training data from various data types, including text, images, audio, and video. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides machine learning-assisted annotation solutions that cater to a wide array of applications such as autonomous vehicles, natural language processing, computer vision, and intelligent chatbots. The platform supports diverse industries, including automotive, healthcare, retail, and technology, and has produced over 10 billion training data labels to enhance real-world AI applications. By automating data annotation processes, Figure Eight enables data science teams to improve outcomes in sentiment analysis, search relevance, and data classification.
Marble is a San Francisco-based company that designs, develops, and manufactures robots specifically for last mile logistics applications. The company has created a fleet of intelligent courier robots capable of securely and reliably transporting various essential goods such as groceries, meals, and medicine. These robots are engineered to enhance efficiency in delivery processes, addressing the growing demand for effective logistics solutions.
Gauss Surgical
Series B in 2016
Gauss Surgical, Inc. is a medical technology company that specializes in real-time blood monitoring solutions to enhance patient outcomes in surgical and obstetric settings. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Los Altos, California, Gauss Surgical develops the Triton system, which includes various models suited for different medical needs. Triton assists healthcare professionals in monitoring and estimating blood loss during procedures, allowing for timely intervention in cases of hemorrhage. The system offers objective metrics for blood loss, thereby facilitating better clinical decision-making regarding transfusions. Serving the healthcare sector primarily in the United States, Gauss Surgical's products are designed to integrate seamlessly into existing medical practices, using sophisticated algorithms and HIPAA-compliant technology to deliver accurate monitoring in real time.
June Life Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in the manufacturing of smart ovens, having pioneered this market in 2016 with the introduction of its innovative countertop convection oven. The June Oven combines multiple cooking functionalities, serving as an air fryer, slow cooker, roaster, broiler, baker, dehydrator, toaster, reheater, and warming device, effectively replacing seven kitchen appliances and reducing clutter. The company aims to enhance the cooking experience by leveraging technology, elegant design, and exceptional performance, making cooking accessible and easy for everyone. Established in 2013, June Life Inc. continues to focus on transforming the culinary landscape through its advanced kitchen solutions.
YourMechanic
Series B in 2016
YourMechanic, Inc. is an online platform that facilitates car repair and maintenance services, allowing vehicle owners to request quotes, book appointments, and receive advice from professional mechanics at their home or office. Established in 2011 and based in Mountain View, California, the company aims to make car repair both affordable and convenient. YourMechanic connects car owners with local mechanics, enabling customers to choose the services they need and the mechanics they prefer. The platform offers a comprehensive range of services, including oil changes, brake pad replacements, and diagnostics, as well as tools for tracking maintenance schedules and service histories. By providing a transparent and user-friendly approach to car maintenance, YourMechanic enhances the overall experience for both vehicle owners and service providers.
Swift Navigation
Series A in 2015
Swift Navigation is a technology company that delivers precise GNSS positioning solutions for autonomous and automated systems across automotive, robotics, aerospace, agriculture, and industrial applications. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco with an additional location in Melbourne, Australia, the company develops hardware and software that enable centimeter-level real-time positioning through multi-band, multi-constellation RTK receivers and complementary offerings such as a ruggedized module, a positioning engine, and cloud-based corrections. Its product lineup includes Piksi Multi GNSS receivers, Duro rugged receivers, Starling positioning engine, and Skylark cloud corrections, along with related modules, antennas, radios, and cables. The end-to-end GNSS platform supports low-cost, high-accuracy positioning for autonomous vehicles, drones, robots, precision agriculture, surveying, and other industrial uses.
Circulate
Venture Round in 2015
Circulate, Inc. is a Philadelphia-based company that specializes in developing a data supply side platform (DSSP) tailored for the data, advertising, technology, and publishing industries. The company focuses on assisting publishers, networks, and SDK providers in optimizing their first-party data monetization strategies through a seamless integration process that prioritizes user privacy. Circulate enhances targeting and media attribution capabilities by enabling partners to leverage match Data as a Service. This empowers marketers and their agencies to deliver a cohesive consumer experience, effectively attribute marketing success, prioritize investments, expand their reach, and personalize content for their audiences. As of November 2016, Circulate operates as a subsidiary of LiveRamp, Inc.
Whoop, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in the development and sale of wearable fitness sensors designed for athletes to monitor their physiological metrics during workouts. Founded in 2012, Whoop provides a performance optimization system that continuously tracks key indicators such as heart rate, sleep, and recovery. The company's flagship product, the Whoop Strap 3.0, collects data around the clock, offering users insights that help balance training, minimize injuries, and enhance overall performance. In addition to the wearable device, Whoop offers a variety of apparel and accessories, including bands, tops, joggers, and hats, primarily sold online. By delivering personalized insights into physical exertion and recovery, Whoop aims to help athletes and teams maximize their potential and improve their training outcomes.
Gauss Surgical
Series A in 2015
Gauss Surgical, Inc. is a medical technology company that specializes in real-time blood monitoring solutions to enhance patient outcomes in surgical and obstetric settings. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Los Altos, California, Gauss Surgical develops the Triton system, which includes various models suited for different medical needs. Triton assists healthcare professionals in monitoring and estimating blood loss during procedures, allowing for timely intervention in cases of hemorrhage. The system offers objective metrics for blood loss, thereby facilitating better clinical decision-making regarding transfusions. Serving the healthcare sector primarily in the United States, Gauss Surgical's products are designed to integrate seamlessly into existing medical practices, using sophisticated algorithms and HIPAA-compliant technology to deliver accurate monitoring in real time.
Kahuna, Inc. is a marketing automation software company based in Redwood City, California, founded in 2012. The company specializes in creating highly personalized experiences for both buyers and sellers within various marketplaces. Utilizing advanced machine-learning technology, Kahuna provides solutions for cross-channel marketing, optimization, and analytics, enabling clients to enhance engagement, product, and pricing strategies. Its notable clientele includes major brands such as The Dollar Shave Club, Yahoo, Yelp, Overstock.com, and Travelzoo. With a substantial user base of over 144 million engaged users and billions of messages and optimized events processed, Kahuna has established itself as a leading solution for marketplaces of all sizes.
AltspaceVR
Series A in 2015
AltspaceVR, Inc. is a social virtual reality software company that offers a communication platform designed to facilitate interaction and shared experiences among users worldwide. Founded in 2013 and based in Redwood City, California, the company enables individuals to connect in virtual reality for various activities, including gaming, streaming content, attending live events, and business collaboration. The platform integrates two-dimensional web content into shared virtual spaces, extending the web to create immersive holographic experiences. As a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation since 2017, AltspaceVR aims to foster genuine connections by allowing users to engage with one another in a natural and fulfilling manner, enhancing their ability to socialize and collaborate in virtual environments.
Spire Global
Series B in 2015
Spire Global, Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Glasgow and Singapore, specializes in satellite data services. The company offers two primary data services: Spire Sense, which provides ship tracking data for applications such as illegal fishing monitoring, trade analysis, and maritime domain awareness; and Spire Stratus, which delivers global weather data. Additionally, Spire Global provides machine learning and analytics tools to enhance vessel detection and information gathering. Its clients include mining companies, government authorities, port operators, and those involved in arctic shipping routes.