Proton Enterprises is a Venture Developer empowering entrepreneurs that are shaping tomorrow's world for the better. Proton focuses on disruptive technologies to empower entrepreneurship, taking on projects of integrity to make a positive impact in the world. We align not only our capital, but our time and talent, working side-by-side with our entrepreneurs on the business mission at hand. Focus: Financial Technology, IP Commercialization, and Health & Fitness
Daisie Limited operates an online platform designed to connect artists and creators for collaborative projects. Founded in 2017 and based in Hove, United Kingdom, Daisie provides a creative community where users can share their work and ideas. The platform features spaces for creators to engage in live classes led by industry experts, attend workshops, and enhance their portfolios. By fostering a supportive environment, Daisie aims to help creators build confidence, expand their skills, and develop sustainable careers in their respective fields.
Tiny Organics
Series A in 2021
Tiny Organics Inc. is a technology-driven company specializing in personalized nutrition for babies and toddlers. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, Tiny Organics offers a variety of organic, nutrient-rich finger foods crafted by neonatal nutritionists and chefs. Their meals, designed to support developmental milestones, contain no added sugars or salt and feature sophisticated combinations of plant-based ingredients. Customers can easily select meals through an online quiz, with options available for shipping directly to their homes. The company emphasizes creating adventurous eaters by providing flavorful meals that inspire healthy eating habits from an early age. Tiny Organics has gained recognition in national publications and has attracted investments from notable figures in the industry.
JuneShine
Series A in 2021
JuneShine, Inc. is a producer of organic hard kombucha based in San Diego, California. Founded in 2017, the company offers a selection of four flavors: blood orange mint, honey ginger lemon, midnight painkiller, and cucumber mojito, available in cans and draft. JuneShine focuses on providing a refreshing, low-alcohol beverage option made with real fruit and spices, brewed using a unique jun scoby that delivers probiotics and health benefits. The company distributes its products primarily in San Diego, Orange County, and Los Angeles, aiming to cater to consumers looking for a delicious drink that supports gut health and overall wellness.
Decent
Series A in 2020
Decent Inc. is a company that specializes in providing health and medical insurance plans tailored for self-employed professionals. Founded in 2018 and based in Mill Valley, California, Decent offers plans such as the Trailblazer Plan, which is designed to meet the comprehensive health needs of freelance workers. The company focuses on delivering more affordable healthcare by aligning incentives that promote better health outcomes, reduce overall costs, and prioritize the needs of its members in the healthcare process.
SteadyMD
Series A in 2020
SteadyMD, Inc. is a healthcare company that offers online primary care services throughout the United States. Established in 2016 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, with an additional office in Westlake Village, California, SteadyMD connects patients with board-certified clinicians through its digital platform. This service enables patients to address various medical conditions, dietary preferences, and lifestyles via telehealth consultations, including text, call, or video chat options. The company not only serves direct-to-consumer needs but also provides a B2B telehealth infrastructure, allowing partners to enhance their telehealth offerings efficiently across all 50 states. By focusing on personalized care and utilizing advanced technology, SteadyMD aims to improve access to quality healthcare for patients with complex issues and chronic illnesses.
Atoms
Series A in 2019
Atoms is a design company based in New York that specializes in the manufacturing, designing, and retailing of custom-fit sneakers for men and women. Founded in 2018, the company aims to provide daily-wear footwear that combines indigenous craftsmanship with modern design aesthetics. Atoms focuses on creating sleek sneakers tailored to meet individual customer preferences, allowing consumers to find shoes that align with their desired style and fit. Through this approach, Atoms addresses the need for personalized and comfortable everyday footwear.
Superplastic
Series A in 2019
Superplastic is a character-based product and entertainment company. It creates limited edition art toys, apparel, games, and animation based on characters created in collaboration with some of the greatest artists in the world. Superplastic is founded on the principle that effort and scarcity are intrinsic components of value. The company appropriates the tools of mass media and mass production to create limited edition works of art for a limited audience. It was established in 2017 and is based in Burlington, Vermont.
Akash Systems
Series A in 2019
Akash Systems specializes in the development and supply of advanced small satellite technology, including CubeSats, satellite transmitters, and RF power amplifiers. Founded in 2016 by Felix Ejeckam and Ty Mitchell and based in San Francisco, the company leverages a proprietary composite material known as gallium nitride (GaN)-on-Diamond. This innovative material enhances energy efficiency by operating at cooler temperatures, which effectively reduces the size, weight, and operating costs of their products. Akash Systems' technology minimizes waste heat generated by power amplifiers, thereby allowing clients in the aviation and aerospace industries to lower launch costs, decrease cost-per-bit, and improve communication access.
Cirkul
Venture Round in 2019
Cirkul, Inc. is a beverage company based in Tampa, Florida, that specializes in manufacturing a unique water bottle system designed to enhance the drinking experience. Founded in 2015, Cirkul offers flavored cartridges that can be used with its water bottles, allowing consumers to customize the taste of their water according to personal preferences. This innovative delivery system aims to make drinking water more appealing and convenient, encouraging individuals to stay hydrated while enjoying delicious and nutritious flavors. The company's products not only focus on taste but also emphasize the health benefits associated with increased water consumption.
Tagomi
Venture Round in 2019
Tagomi is a cryptocurrency trading platform that focuses on enhancing trade execution for its clients, allowing them to retain a greater portion of their returns. The platform employs advanced routing techniques and execution algorithms to analyze both real-time and historical data, which aids in determining optimal trading strategies. This approach not only facilitates access to priced liquidity and low commissions but also aims to minimize trading costs. By leveraging sophisticated technology, Tagomi strives to deliver improved trading outcomes for its users.
Premier Lacrosse League
Series A in 2019
Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) operates a professional lacrosse league in North America, showcasing top talent in the sport. By adopting a tour-based model, the league aims to elevate lacrosse to a national stage, providing fans with engaging entertainment. In addition to organizing tournaments, PLL also sells sports-related apparel online, further enhancing its connection with fans and promoting the growth of lacrosse. Through its innovative approach, PLL seeks to pioneer a new future for the sport, making it more accessible and enjoyable for a broader audience.
Little Spoon
Venture Round in 2019
Little Spoon, Inc. is a New York-based company specializing in the manufacture and marketing of organic baby food, vitamins, and probiotics. Established in 2013, it offers a diverse range of products, including baby blends with varying textures and nutritional boosters designed to support children's health. These boosters include ingredients such as iron, Vitamin E, Omega-3 DHA, zinc, and prebiotics. Little Spoon's direct-to-consumer model provides convenience by delivering fresh, nutritious meals and snacks directly to customers' doors, thereby eliminating the need for grocery store trips. The company has become a prominent player in the U.S. baby and kids food market, delivering millions of meals to families across the country and positioning itself as a reliable source for junk-free food options for children.
SPAR Technology Corp.
Venture Round in 2019
SPAR Technology Corp. is a developer of a gaming platform intended to challenge members among themselves.
Medal
Venture Round in 2019
Medal, Inc. is a healthcare company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing administrator services. Established in 2015, the company focuses on the extraction, transportation, translation, and sharing of medical information. Medal’s services facilitate the efficient review, coordination, referral, analysis, billing, and auditing of healthcare data. As of July 2020, Medal operates as a subsidiary of CIOX Health, enhancing its capabilities in the healthcare information management sector.
SPARK Neuro
Series A in 2018
SPARK Neuro Inc. is a neuroscience company focused on quantifying brain data to enhance audience engagement in the advertising and entertainment sectors, as well as improving clinical care and therapeutic discovery in healthcare. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, the company utilizes advanced neuroscience tools, including patented neural metrics and machine learning algorithms, to analyze brain activity. Its flagship product, SPARK Scan, is a 10-minute EEG-based evaluation that detects early signs of changes in brain function. By partnering with prestigious institutions, SPARK Neuro aims to deepen the understanding of neurological and psychiatric conditions while making brain health measurement and care more accessible for healthcare professionals.
Blockfolio
Series A in 2018
Blockfolio, Inc. is a company that specializes in creating a mobile application for cryptocurrency portfolio tracking and management. Founded in 2014 and based in Marina Del Rey, California, the application allows users to manage their cryptocurrency holdings by providing real-time prices, market data, and news updates. Users can add various cryptocurrencies to their portfolios, receive alerts on market movements, and connect their accounts with exchanges for automated tracking. Blockfolio aims to keep millions of users informed about developments in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry, while maintaining a commitment to free access for both users and token team partners. As of August 2020, Blockfolio operates as a subsidiary of FTX Trading LTD.
Wave
Series A in 2018
Wave focuses on interactive virtual experiences with a mission to help artists make money at the intersection of gaming and entertainment. Wave’s technology enables musicians to create lifelike avatars of themselves that can “perform” their music on a virtual stage. Most of these virtual shows take place either on the company’s YouTube channel, but Wave’s apps let users tune in on gaming consoles, phones or even the Oculus Rift VR headset. While watching a Wave, viewers can log in to comment in a chat function and give live feedback to the avatar performers.
Petal
Series A in 2018
Petal is a credit card company that is built to help people financially succeed. It aims to make credit honest, simple, and accessible. The company uses machine learning to analyze a customer’s full digital financial record—not just their credit score. Petal has pioneered cash flow underwriting, as an alternative to credit scores, to make credit more accessible, and offers a simple, modern digital experience that encourages members to build credit, avoid debt, and spend responsibly. Petal is based in New York, New York, and Richmond, Virginia. The Petal credit card is issued by WebBank, Member FDIC.
Wonderschool
Venture Round in 2018
Wonderschool, founded in 2016 in California by a team of educators and technologists, provides a platform that enables individuals to launch infant and toddler programs and preschools from their homes. The company supports experienced educators and childcare providers in establishing their own childcare facilities, regardless of their living arrangements, whether in apartments, condos, or houses. Wonderschool offers comprehensive assistance with licensing, program setup, marketing, and various operational needs. Its software platform allows educators to manage their students, parents, and programs seamlessly from a single dashboard. Additionally, Wonderschool features a marketplace where parents can search for programs, schedule visits, enroll their children, and make payments. Committed to enhancing access to quality early education, Wonderschool recognizes the importance of early childhood development in cognitive, motor, behavioral, and social skills.
True Link
Series A in 2017
True Link is a diversified financial services firm dedicated to protecting and increasing our customers' independence and quality of life. True Link provides greater independence and autonomy to people who are at financial risk when engaging with the world.
Jumbotail Technologies
Series A in 2017
Jumbotail operates an online marketplace focused on simplifying food and grocery shopping in India, primarily targeting wholesale buyers and connecting them with numerous Kirana stores, brands, and staple producers. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services, including supply chain logistics, a mobile app for order placement, point-of-sale integration, and credit solutions for shop owners lacking access to traditional bank loans. Jumbotail aims to enhance the food and grocery ecosystem by leveraging technology and data science to meet the unique needs of India's diverse population. With a wide selection of high-quality staples, packaged foods, and personal care products from leading brands, the company envisions a vast market potential worth hundreds of billions of dollars. Jumbotail's core team comprises experienced professionals from top educational institutions and renowned companies, committed to reimagining the grocery retail landscape through innovative technology and design.
Atreon Orthopedics
Seed Round in 2017
Atreon Orthopedics is a medical device company focused on developing regenerative technology aimed at improving tendon-to-bone healing. The company offers a range of orthopedic products designed to enhance the quality of repair for soft tissue injuries, particularly in sports medicine. Its devices include a non-woven, microfiber matrix made from biodegradable polymer fibers that replicate the natural extracellular matrix structure found in the body. This innovative design facilitates better healing for patients suffering from tendon ruptures and tears, promoting faster recovery and improved outcomes in rehabilitation.
Vascular Genesis
Seed Round in 2017
Vascular Genesis LLC is a medical device company based in Columbus, Ohio, that specializes in developing synthetic scaffold products aimed at the vascular conduit replacement market. Established in 2016, the company focuses on creating innovative solutions such as the Vascular Genesis AVs, a resorbable vascular access graft. These products feature cell-free, synthetic materials with self-healing capabilities designed to minimize the risks of rejection, infection, and stenosis. With an initial funding of $2.5 million prior to its formation, Vascular Genesis is committed to advancing the field of vascular medicine through its cutting-edge technologies.
RenovoDerm
Seed Round in 2017
RenovoDerm LLC is a medical company based in Columbus, Ohio, specializing in the development of advanced wound care products that facilitate tissue regeneration and healing. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on innovative solutions such as the Phoenix Wound Matrix, a resorbable synthetic scaffold designed to create an optimal environment for tissue growth. These products aim to harness the body's natural inflammatory response, promote healing progression, and restore functional skin in the wound bed. By improving patient outcomes and reducing costs, RenovoDerm's offerings address the challenges associated with traditional wound care methods, including the need for frequent dressing changes.
Cognovi Labs
Seed Round in 2017
Cognovi Labs LLC, founded in 2016 and based in Columbus, Ohio, specializes in semantic Web technology that offers real-time analysis of social data through its proprietary AI. By integrating deep machine learning with behavioral psychology, Cognovi's technology measures emotions from textual and transcribable data, enabling the prediction of human decisions. This innovative approach provides clients with actionable intelligence and prescriptive tools to influence outcomes, such as accelerating revenues and identifying potential threats. Additionally, Cognovi Labs offers an Event Impact application on the Bloomberg portal, allowing subscribers to assess how corporate events might affect consumer purchasing intent and future sales.
Wright Electric
Seed Round in 2016
Wright Electric Inc. is a manufacturer of commercial electric airplanes, focusing on reducing costs and emissions in the aviation industry. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company utilizes innovative propulsion technology to produce aircraft that eliminate emissions without requiring offsets. This advancement not only promotes zero-emissions flight but also aims to make the operational costs comparable to those of traditional fossil-fueled fleets, thereby facilitating the transition to a more sustainable aerospace sector. Wright Electric is positioned to play a significant role in the electrification of aviation, marking a transformative shift in the industry.
Phil
Venture Round in 2016
Phil, Inc. is a healthcare technology company that specializes in prescription management services aimed at improving patient access to medications. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company operates a specialty Rx distribution platform that facilitates the seamless management of medications by automatically refilling prescriptions based on established cadences. Acting as a liaison among patients, prescribers, manufacturers, and pharmacists, Phil enhances the medication access process while offering complimentary home delivery services. The platform aims to remove barriers to medication access, ensuring that patients can start and adhere to their therapies effectively. By providing end-to-end visibility into the prescription life cycle, Phil maximizes reimbursement opportunities for pharmaceutical brands and enhances patient outcomes in the management of specialty drugs.
AssetWatch
Venture Round in 2016
AssetWatch specializes in proactive and predictive maintenance solutions aimed at preventing unplanned downtime for global manufacturers. The company offers an extensive remote condition monitoring service that integrates wireless sensors and communication hubs with sophisticated software. These wireless vibration and temperature sensors gather critical machine health data, which is analyzed using machine learning algorithms and the expertise of condition monitoring engineers. This analysis provides actionable insights that go beyond simple pass/fail assessments, enabling manufacturers to transition from a reactive to a proactive maintenance culture. By delivering prescriptive recommendations, AssetWatch supports manufacturers in optimizing their maintenance processes and enhancing operational reliability.
Capsule
Series A in 2016
Capsule Corporation is an online retail pharmacy founded in 2015 and based in New York. The company focuses on transforming the pharmacy industry by providing a digital platform that facilitates the delivery of prescription medications. Capsule’s service allows patients to receive same-day delivery of their prescriptions and enables them to switch refills from their previous pharmacies. By leveraging technology, Capsule aims to improve the pharmaceutical experience for patients, doctors, hospitals, insurers, and manufacturers, emphasizing the importance of personal care within the healthcare system. Capsule has successfully raised $70 million in funding to support its mission of enhancing pharmacy services.
Mezmo
Venture Round in 2016
Mezmo, previously known as LogDNA, is an observability platform that specializes in managing log data for enterprises. It provides a cloud-based log management software that aggregates system and application logs into a unified platform. Mezmo employs a user-friendly design and a metered billing pricing model, allowing organizations to efficiently access and analyze their log data. The platform uses a proprietary algorithm to index data, which enhances search speed and enables DevOps teams to gain critical insights for application development, debugging, security, and compliance. By streamlining log management, Mezmo supports businesses in optimizing their operational efficiency and decision-making processes.
Invicta Medical
Series A in 2016
Invicta Medical is a medical technology company focused on developing innovative treatments for sleep apnea and snoring. Founded in 2013 and based in California, the company has created a wearable neurostimulation device that detects and treats disturbed breathing through electrical stimulation. This device aims to overcome the limitations of traditional therapies, which are often expensive, intrusive, and associated with low patient compliance rates. By providing a smart, comfortable, and cost-effective solution, Invicta Medical seeks to enhance the effectiveness of treatment for sleep disorders and improve patient outcomes.
Wonder
Seed Round in 2016
Wonder is a company that operates in two distinct sectors: gaming and food delivery. In the gaming industry, Wonder develops an all-in-one platform specifically for Android mobile devices, enabling users to play, stream, and share games seamlessly across different devices, thus enhancing the overall gaming experience. In the food delivery sector, Wonder runs truck-based restaurants that allow consumers to order food via a mobile app. These trucks are dispatched to locations near users’ homes, where they prepare meals on-site to ensure freshness and quality in deliveries. This dual focus on technology and culinary services positions Wonder uniquely in the market, catering to diverse consumer needs.
Grove Collaborative
Series A in 2016
Grove Collaborative, Inc. is an online retailer based in San Francisco, California, specializing in home and personal care products. The company offers a wide range of items, including household cleaners, personal care products, baby and kids' items, and pet supplies. Grove Collaborative, formerly known as ePantry LLC, was founded in 2012 and became a Certified B Corporation in 2016, emphasizing its commitment to environmental and social responsibility. The company is recognized for its flagship brand, Grove Co., and other sustainable lines such as Peach and Superbloom. Grove Collaborative has pioneered the zero-waste home care category and is a leader in offering products made with clean ingredients, sustainability in mind, and ethical manufacturing practices. As a public benefit corporation, Grove aims to eliminate plastic use and is the first plastic neutral retailer globally, with a goal of becoming 100% plastic-free by 2025.
eLum Technologies
Seed Round in 2016
eLum Technologies, Inc. is a medical device company established in 2015 and headquartered in Fremont, California. The company focuses on developing innovative technologies aimed at addressing endovascular diseases. eLum Technologies operates within the healthcare, medical, and biotechnology sectors, striving to create solutions that significantly improve patient outcomes in this specialized field.
goTenna
Series A in 2016
goTenna is the world's leading mobile mesh networking company and provider of off-grid connectivity solutions for smartphones and other devices. goTenna's mesh networking protocol, Aspen Grove™, is embedded into lightweight, low-cost devices and paired with easy-to-use mobile apps enabling mobile, long-range connectivity even without cell, wifi, or satellite. goTenna’s mesh technology enables decentralized, programmable mobile infrastructure on a global scale in markets ranging from public sector to enterprise and IoT. The goTenna vision to create a resilient communications system was ignited during Hurricane Sandy in 2012, when approximately a third of cell towers and power stations were knocked out. Based in Brooklyn, goTenna is backed by investors including Founders Fund, Union Square Ventures, Comcast Ventures, Collaborative Fund, and Bloomberg Beta.
Hatch
Series A in 2015
Hatch, Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Menlo Park, California, specializes in designing and developing sleep products aimed at promoting healthy sleep habits for users of all ages. The company's product line includes Hatch Grow, which tracks a baby's weight gain, feeding amounts, and diaper changes, as well as Hatch Rest, Rest+, and Hatch Restore, devices that incorporate smart lighting and soothing sleep sounds. Hatch's innovative approach to sleep solutions has benefited over a million individuals, making it easier for families to achieve restful nights. Additionally, Hatch operates as a curated marketplace, connecting professional makers and independent designers with buyers, allowing for the customization and personalization of products to meet unique needs.
AssetWatch
Venture Round in 2015
AssetWatch specializes in proactive and predictive maintenance solutions aimed at preventing unplanned downtime for global manufacturers. The company offers an extensive remote condition monitoring service that integrates wireless sensors and communication hubs with sophisticated software. These wireless vibration and temperature sensors gather critical machine health data, which is analyzed using machine learning algorithms and the expertise of condition monitoring engineers. This analysis provides actionable insights that go beyond simple pass/fail assessments, enabling manufacturers to transition from a reactive to a proactive maintenance culture. By delivering prescriptive recommendations, AssetWatch supports manufacturers in optimizing their maintenance processes and enhancing operational reliability.
Carta
Series A in 2015
Carta, Inc. is a SEC-registered transfer agent based in Palo Alto, California, that provides an online platform for private companies to manage their equity electronically. This platform facilitates cap table management, corporate governance, 409A valuations, and compliance, allowing corporations to issue stock to investors digitally. It serves a diverse clientele, including venture-backed small businesses, enterprises, and pre-IPO companies in the United States and internationally. Carta also digitizes paper stock certificates, stock options, warrants, and derivatives, creating a real-time overview of ownership for startups. The platform enhances collaboration among shareholders, employees, auditors, and legal counsel, enabling them to track vesting, access documents, and exercise options efficiently. Additionally, Carta has offices in Brazil and Canada, broadening its reach in the equity management space.
EquityNet
Venture Round in 2014
EquityNet is a financial services company that specializes in providing solutions in the fields of angel investors, investment banking, business funding, and venture capital. It provides access to thousands of approved, self-accredited investors and has helped entrepreneurs across North America raise over $300MM in equity, debt, and alternatively sourced capital. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Twined
Seed Round in 2014
Twined, Inc. operates an e-commerce marketplace focused on providing unbiased product reviews and recommendations across various categories, including kitchen items, baby products, art supplies, and more. Established in 2013 and based in Brooklyn, New York, the company facilitates informed shopping by allowing users to share their experiences and insights. Twined negotiates competitive pricing with vendors, offering users the opportunity to unlock discounts by participating in group purchases. Additionally, the platform links consumers to the lowest prices available from different brands and retailers while providing various purchase options.
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