Rethink Food, a venture capital firm, invests in early-stage companies that leverage technology to digitize and decarbonize the food system. It focuses on six verticals: AgTech & Precision Farming, Ingredient Technology, Sustainable Distribution, Packaging Technology, Food As Medicine, and No/Low Waste Tech. The firm seeks to support female-led companies and those with women in C-level roles, aligning with its mission to promote gender diversity and create social impact. Rethink Food invests $2 million to $10 million in late Seed to Series C rounds, targeting companies with $500,000 to $15 million in annual recurring revenue.
Montamo specializes in training skilled workers for the installation of heat pumps and related services. The company employs standardized training methods through its on-site academy and digital learning software, ensuring that lateral entrants are well-prepared for the industry. Montamo offers a comprehensive range of services, including gardening and landscaping, dismantling of old gas heaters, installation of new heat pumps, and providing electrical connection and commissioning. This approach enables businesses to efficiently meet their heat pump requirements while relying on a trained workforce.
Campus
Series B in 2025
Campus is an accredited online community college that focuses on providing accessible educational opportunities to students across the country. It offers a range of live online and in-person associate degrees and certificate programs, emphasizing student success and support. By leveraging an online educational platform, Campus aims to facilitate a flexible learning environment that meets the diverse needs of its student population.
Hiveclass
Seed Round in 2025
Hiveclass is a developer of a digital content mobile platform focused on transforming youth sports training and physical education. The company provides a variety of original, athlete-led training videos across multiple sports and fitness activities, such as basketball, soccer, volleyball, tennis, dance, and self-defense. This platform encourages children to engage in physical activities, promoting play, running, and jumping while facilitating connections with other athletes. Through its content, Hiveclass aims to help young sports enthusiasts learn new techniques, master tricks, and enjoy their athletic pursuits.
Culina Health
Series A in 2024
Culina Health provides personalized virtual nutrition counseling led by registered dietitians to enhance health outcomes for individuals with chronic conditions. The company focuses on making expert nutrition care accessible and affordable, offering culturally competent support tailored to the unique needs of each patient. Through its tele-nutrition platform, Culina Health assists individuals in managing their health by addressing their specific metabolic requirements, empowering them to make meaningful changes in their health habits and live balanced lives.
Ignite! Reading
Series B in 2024
Ignite Reading is a literacy tutoring organization that focuses on improving the reading skills of K-8 students through virtual instruction. By partnering with schools and districts across the country, Ignite Reading provides dedicated virtual tutors who are trained in an evidence-based curriculum grounded in the Science of Reading. The tutoring sessions are conducted daily in targeted one-on-one formats lasting 15 minutes, allowing tutors to address each student's unique needs. Baseline assessments and ongoing progress monitoring enable tutors to identify specific decoding gaps, ensuring that lessons are tailored to support the individual development of each student. Through this approach, Ignite Reading aims to accelerate reading progress and enhance comprehension skills among young learners.
Vaulted Deep
Series A in 2024
Vaulted Deep specializes in permanent carbon removal through innovative technology solutions that enhance both environmental and community health. As a spin-off of Advantek Waste Management Services, the company focuses on biomass carbon removal and the geologic sequestration of organic wastes. Utilizing patented geologic slurry injection technology, Vaulted Deep aims to provide clients with cost-effective, large-scale carbon dioxide removal options, addressing the urgent need for sustainable waste management and climate action.
Guidewheel
Series B in 2024
Guidewheel is a developer of an AI-powered factory operations platform that helps manufacturers enhance productivity and profitability across their operations. The platform utilizes a non-intrusive approach, similar to a smartwatch, to monitor machines by analyzing their electrical signals. This allows for real-time insights into machine performance, including operational speed, activity status, and early detection of potential issues. With the integration of additional sensors, Guidewheel’s technology offers increasing value related to profitability and sustainability. Founded at Stanford University, Guidewheel has already made strides with hundreds of manufacturers, achieving an average runtime improvement of 40%. The company aims to become the leading real-time intelligence platform for the world’s factories, contributing significantly to operational efficiency and addressing climate change challenges.
Aanaab
Venture Round in 2024
Aanaab operates an online education platform focused on enhancing the skills and competencies of teachers and educators through accessible learning resources. The platform offers a range of online courses in Arabic, covering areas such as self-development, educational strategies, and teaching techniques. By providing a combination of reading materials, lectures, and personalized one-on-one sessions with professionals, Aanaab aims to support educators in their professional growth. This initiative not only empowers individual teachers but also expands the reach of their knowledge and expertise within the educational community.
Backpack Healthcare
Series A in 2024
Backpack Healthcare is a digital mental health company that focuses on youth, family behavioral, and mental healthcare.
MaxRetail
Venture Round in 2024
MaxRetail is a company that assists independent retailers and brands in managing their unsold inventory through a comprehensive market network that encompasses business-to-business (B2B), business-to-consumer (B2C), and liquidation channels. Its platform is designed to address inventory challenges by optimizing stock levels, accelerating inventory turnover, and enhancing sell-through rates. MaxRetail provides a secure environment for authorized retailers to buy, sell, and exchange new, unsold merchandise, facilitating quicker liquidation of excess stock. This approach not only aids retailers in overcoming inventory issues but also fosters a collaborative marketplace for brands and retailers.
Clarity Pediatrics
Seed Round in 2024
Clarity Pediatrics is focused on transforming pediatric chronic care, particularly for children diagnosed with Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which affects nearly 10% of American children. The company has developed a virtual pediatric ADHD clinic that utilizes a tech-enabled platform to deliver high-quality care to families. This platform includes features such as video conferencing, secure messaging, and electronic health records, allowing for accessible and efficient communication. Clarity Pediatrics aims to provide trusted care that is backed by scientific research, with the goal of achieving exceptional health outcomes that can significantly improve a child's developmental trajectory. By leveraging technology, the clinic seeks to reach a broader market of families, irrespective of their location or insurance status, ensuring that children receive the necessary support and resources.
Eleanor Health
Venture Round in 2024
Eleanor Health is a provider of addiction and mental health services focused on delivering long-term recovery outcomes through a value-based care model. Established in 2019 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Eleanor Health offers comprehensive, whole-person care for mental health and substance misuse. Its services include evidence-based outpatient care, medication-assisted treatment for addiction, and personalized recovery plans, which are delivered through a network of outpatient clinics, virtually, and in community and home settings. This integrated approach aims to expedite the recovery process for individuals suffering from substance use disorders.
Parallel Learning
Series A in 2024
Parallel Learning is a pioneering provider of learning assessments and treatment solutions for students with learning differences. The company focuses on virtual neurodevelopmental assessments and evidence-based instruction and therapy for conditions such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and executive dysfunction. By diagnosing these learning disabilities, Parallel Learning empowers students to understand the root of their challenges and equips them with the necessary resources and strategies to succeed academically. The approach emphasizes building confidence and strength, enabling students to navigate their weaknesses effectively and thrive in the classroom.
Bold
Series A in 2023
Bold is an at-home digital fitness program designed to help older adults live their strongest, happiest, and healthiest lives. As a member, you’ll enjoy instant access to expert trainers, scientific assessments, and personalized workout plans to help you improve your strength, flexibility, and balance — so you can chase the life you want, at any age.
MagicSchool
Pre Seed Round in 2023
MagicSchool provides various AI tools to assist teachers with their diverse tasks. It is a comprehensive platform designed to support teachers in multiple facets of their profession, including lesson planning, assessment creation, differentiation, communication, and beyond. Utilizing over 60 AI tools, it generates original and tailored educational content, feedback, and recommendations.
Wellthy
Venture Round in 2023
Wellthy, Inc. is a concierge service based in New York that assists individuals and families in managing care for chronically ill, aging, or disabled loved ones. Established in 2014, the company connects families with dedicated Care Coordinators who help navigate complex care situations, including aging-related issues such as dementia, diabetes, and cancer, as well as childcare and special needs. Wellthy's platform enables families to efficiently organize appointments, manage tasks, store essential documents, and maintain communication, alleviating the logistical burdens associated with caregiving. The service aims to provide relief to families by coordinating care and addressing related medical, legal, financial, and housing needs.
Campus
Series A in 2023
Campus is an accredited online community college that focuses on providing accessible educational opportunities to students across the country. It offers a range of live online and in-person associate degrees and certificate programs, emphasizing student success and support. By leveraging an online educational platform, Campus aims to facilitate a flexible learning environment that meets the diverse needs of its student population.
Ignite! Reading
Venture Round in 2023
Ignite Reading is a literacy tutoring organization that focuses on improving the reading skills of K-8 students through virtual instruction. By partnering with schools and districts across the country, Ignite Reading provides dedicated virtual tutors who are trained in an evidence-based curriculum grounded in the Science of Reading. The tutoring sessions are conducted daily in targeted one-on-one formats lasting 15 minutes, allowing tutors to address each student's unique needs. Baseline assessments and ongoing progress monitoring enable tutors to identify specific decoding gaps, ensuring that lessons are tailored to support the individual development of each student. Through this approach, Ignite Reading aims to accelerate reading progress and enhance comprehension skills among young learners.
Eduvanz
Series B in 2022
Eduvanz is a fintech Non-banking Finance Company for students seeking financial assistance. Its platform collaborates with various educational institutes to offer unsecured loan products that can be availed through a quick and easy online process that pr pupils and academic aspirants with transparent and secure financial assistance to make education universally accessible.
Roleshare
Seed Round in 2022
Roleshare operates a smart matching platform designed to create a sustainable workforce and promote a balanced approach to work and life. The platform facilitates the connection of individuals with complementary skills and experiences, allowing them to share job responsibilities and compensation associated with full-time roles. By enabling the sharing of jobs, Roleshare aims to attract diverse talent and support part-time employees in fulfilling full-time positions, thereby enhancing talent retention and attraction for organizations seeking flexible work arrangements.
Incredible Health
Series B in 2022
Incredible Health, Inc. operates a technology-driven platform that connects healthcare providers with nursing professionals to address staffing challenges. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a subscription-based job portal that facilitates the recruitment process for medical candidates. This platform allows users, including fresh graduates, unemployed medical staff, and practicing healthcare professionals, to filter job searches, receive alerts, apply for interviews, and access career advice from recruitment experts. Utilizing AI technology, Incredible Health custom matches healthcare organizations with qualified nurses for hard-to-fill positions, aiming to enhance the hiring experience and improve the lives of healthcare professionals.
Orijin, PBC
Series C in 2022
American Prison Data Systems provides software and technology solutions designed to deliver educational and rehabilitative programs for correctional facilities. The company focuses on creating a secure environment where inmates can access individualized education, job training, and re-entry resources. Its offerings include military-grade technology to prevent misuse, secure content filters, data encryption, and curated educational content from various providers. APDS also features a centralized platform that allows correctional administrators and educators to deliver remote, adaptive instruction and monitor inmate progress. By enhancing access to education and rehabilitation, APDS aims to improve prison safety, reduce violence, and lower recidivism rates. Founded in 2012, the company is headquartered in New York and has an additional office in Boston.
Cinematic Health
Series A in 2022
Cinematic Health Education focuses on enhancing the training of allied health professionals by utilizing a cinematic approach to develop effective training and certification programs. The company addresses the essential soft skills required for patients in caregiving roles, such as nursing assistants and home health aides. Its cloud-based training curricula are designed to be adaptable to certification requirements across all American states, allowing healthcare staff to improve resident care. By providing digital training solutions, Cinematic Health aims to assist home health agencies in effectively training and retaining qualified personnel, ultimately enhancing the quality of care delivered to patients.
CareAcademy
Series B in 2022
CareAcademy is an online training provider dedicated to empowering senior care professionals through specialized education. Its platform offers a range of courses covering essential topics such as infection control, nutrition, meal preparation, dementia care, fall prevention, and safe transfers. With over 250,000 direct care workers utilizing its services, CareAcademy aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of caregivers, ultimately improving the quality of care for older adults. The company also features an advanced reporting, training, and compliance management dashboard, providing a comprehensive and scalable training solution that helps transform home care businesses into industry leaders.
Teal
Seed Round in 2022
Teal is a New York-based company established in 2019, offering a comprehensive platform designed to empower professionals in their career growth. The company provides tools such as resume consultations, job listing searches, and application tracking, along with career assistance via email and chat. Teal fosters community engagement through weekly events, group coaching, virtual networking opportunities, and access to career content libraries. Its services aim to simplify the job search process and equip users with the necessary skills and resources to navigate career changes effectively.
Culina Health
Seed Round in 2022
Culina Health provides personalized virtual nutrition counseling led by registered dietitians to enhance health outcomes for individuals with chronic conditions. The company focuses on making expert nutrition care accessible and affordable, offering culturally competent support tailored to the unique needs of each patient. Through its tele-nutrition platform, Culina Health assists individuals in managing their health by addressing their specific metabolic requirements, empowering them to make meaningful changes in their health habits and live balanced lives.
FluroSat
Series B in 2022
FluroSat, established in 2016 and headquartered in Eveleigh, Australia, specializes in developing predictive crop health monitoring software. The company's primary product, FluroSat, is a decision support platform designed for cotton and grain growers. It employs multispectral and hyperspectral cameras on drones and satellites to diagnose crop health and identify specific stressors limiting crop performance. Additionally, FluroSat offers ProductionWise, a decision support system for commodity crops, aiming to enhance farm efficiency, sustainability, and profitability. This platform provides detailed paddock management, APSIM-powered yield predictions, satellite NDVI monitoring, and localized weather forecasts. FluroSat caters to the agronomist and farmer community.
Eleanor Health
Series C in 2022
Eleanor Health is a provider of addiction and mental health services focused on delivering long-term recovery outcomes through a value-based care model. Established in 2019 and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Eleanor Health offers comprehensive, whole-person care for mental health and substance misuse. Its services include evidence-based outpatient care, medication-assisted treatment for addiction, and personalized recovery plans, which are delivered through a network of outpatient clinics, virtually, and in community and home settings. This integrated approach aims to expedite the recovery process for individuals suffering from substance use disorders.
Meaningful Gigs
Seed Round in 2022
Meaningful Gigs is a tech-enabled marketplace that up-skills and connects African digital designers with enterprise companies looking for highly-skilled, diverse designers.
Vivvi
Series B in 2022
Vivvi, Inc. is a provider of employer-sponsored child care services based in New York, New York. Founded in 2018, the company specializes in offering early learning programs for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. Vivvi aims to support working parents by delivering child care solutions that foster a lifelong love of learning while addressing the scheduling, financial, and informational needs of families. Additionally, the company provides employers with tools to enhance recruitment, retention, and productivity by making high-quality child care accessible and affordable.
Full Harvest
Series B in 2021
Full Harvest Technologies, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that operates a B2B platform designed to connect large farms with food businesses to market surplus and imperfect produce. Established in 2016, the company addresses the significant issue of food waste in the United States, where approximately 20 billion pounds of produce are discarded annually due to strict aesthetic standards. By creating a marketplace for this edible but often overlooked produce, Full Harvest enables growers to generate additional revenue while helping food companies reduce costs. The company's innovative online distribution platform uses proprietary technology and a novel supply chain model to facilitate the sale of excess produce, thereby improving sustainability in the food industry and minimizing waste.
Lynx Educate
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Lynx Educate is a provider of career development solutions that focuses on enhancing workforce skills through education. The company connects employees with accredited and certified educational programs tailored for adult learners, thereby facilitating their professional advancement. By offering comprehensive services to employers, Lynx Educate enables human resources teams to optimize their training budgets, turning them into investments that promote employee retention, engagement, and internal mobility. This approach not only helps workers reach their next career milestones but also improves overall efficiency within organizations.
Spring Health
Series C in 2021
Spring Health is a digital healthcare company specializing in mental health solutions for employers and health plans. The company employs Precision Mental Healthcare, utilizing assessment and machine-learning technology to identify the unique mental health needs of individuals. This approach allows Spring Health to deliver tailored care plans that may include digital support, meditation exercises, coaching, therapy, and medication. By modernizing behavioral health benefits, Spring Health aims to enhance employee well-being through an effective and personalized mental healthcare experience.
Solv
Series C in 2021
Solv Health, Inc. operates an online platform that enables users to book same-day appointments with healthcare providers, including doctors and urgent care centers. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, Solv focuses on simplifying healthcare access by allowing individuals to schedule video visits and find COVID-19 testing options. The platform empowers patients by providing transparency regarding available services, expected wait times, and associated costs, thereby enhancing the overall healthcare experience.
EveryDay Labs
Series A in 2021
EveryDay Labs, Inc. is focused on improving student outcomes by addressing chronic absenteeism through a unique combination of behavioral science, data science, and family engagement. Founded in 2015 and based in Redwood City, California, the company offers a toolkit that equips educators with insights, research, and strategies to effectively collaborate with families. This approach aims to ensure that every student has equitable opportunities to learn. By providing attendance intervention reports, EveryDay Labs enables schools and parents to monitor student attendance records, ultimately empowering educators to enhance support systems across districts.
Binti
Series B in 2021
Binti, Inc. is a technology company based in Oakland, California, that focuses on improving the foster care and adoption processes. Founded in 2013, Binti offers a platform that allows parents to complete home study paperwork online and connects them with a network of social workers and agencies for home visits and guidance throughout the adoption journey. The platform serves over 300 child welfare agencies across 33 states, assisting in the care of more than 30% of children in the U.S. child welfare system. Binti's software streamlines the recruitment, licensing, and matching of foster parents, while also supporting families in need to promote reunification with their children. The company's tools have demonstrated significant effectiveness, with agencies reporting an 80% increase in licensed families and reductions in approval times and social worker workload. Binti is committed to its mission of ensuring that every child has a safe and loving family, backed by investments from various venture capital firms.
Anthill
Seed Round in 2021
Anthill AI is a Chicago-based software company focused on personalizing workforce development for both employers and employees. Founded by Muriel Clauson and Young-Jae Kim, the company offers a talent management platform that enhances employee engagement, retention, and internal mobility. The platform enables businesses to address critical workforce needs while providing employees with tailored insights and support for their professional growth. By facilitating reskilling and development, Anthill AI aims to improve the overall employee experience and drive organizational success.
Pathstream
Venture Round in 2021
Pathstream is a web-based platform focused on teaching in-demand tech skills for the workforce. By partnering with leading technology companies and higher education institutions, Pathstream transforms digital skill learning into a practical experience. The platform offers students immediate access to pre-configured, project-based instruction, realistic workplace simulations, and on-demand coaching. This approach enables learners to acquire the essential digital skills needed to thrive in today’s job market.
Crehana
Series B in 2021
Crehana is an online training platform based in Lima, Peru, dedicated to serving creative and digital professionals in Latin America and Spain. Founded in 2015, the platform offers over 500 courses spanning various fields, including design, coding, digital marketing, illustration, photography, and audiovisuals. Its mission is to facilitate professional growth through affordable, project-based learning, addressing the skills gap in the region. By providing a diverse range of programs aimed at both individuals and companies, Crehana seeks to empower users to enhance their skill sets and achieve their professional aspirations in an evolving job market.
Mentor Spaces
Seed Round in 2021
Mentor Spaces is a community-focused mentorship platform aimed at helping companies attract, hire, and retain underrepresented talent. The platform serves as a networking space for underrepresented professionals, enabling them to connect with industry experts who share similar professional interests and goals. By fostering these relationships, Mentor Spaces allows companies to engage with diverse talent prior to formal recruitment events, enhancing their efforts to build a more inclusive workforce. Through its unique approach, the platform supports both individuals seeking mentorship and organizations looking to improve their diversity initiatives.
Morty
Series B in 2021
Morty, Inc. is an online mortgage broker based in New York, founded in 2015. The company operates a mortgage marketplace that allows homebuyers to shop, compare, and close on various loan products. Its platform efficiently matches available rates and products, giving users access to a wide range of lenders. By utilizing this service, homebuyers can save money on payments and closing costs, making the mortgage process more streamlined and cost-effective.
Wellthy
Series B in 2021
Wellthy, Inc. is a concierge service based in New York that assists individuals and families in managing care for chronically ill, aging, or disabled loved ones. Established in 2014, the company connects families with dedicated Care Coordinators who help navigate complex care situations, including aging-related issues such as dementia, diabetes, and cancer, as well as childcare and special needs. Wellthy's platform enables families to efficiently organize appointments, manage tasks, store essential documents, and maintain communication, alleviating the logistical burdens associated with caregiving. The service aims to provide relief to families by coordinating care and addressing related medical, legal, financial, and housing needs.
Sempre Health
Series B in 2021
Sempre Health, Inc. operates a behavior-based healthcare pricing platform that collaborates with health plans and pharmaceutical manufacturers to offer dynamic co-payment adjustments based on individual patient adherence and behavior. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, the company analyzes prescription records to forecast the most appropriate price for medications based on a patient's timely adherence. Patients receive personalized SMS messages that inform them of potential discounts and encourage prompt prescription refills, such as alerts indicating that filling a prescription today may cost $10, while delaying could raise the price to $30. This innovative approach not only aims to improve patients' access to affordable care but also generates valuable real-world data on patient price sensitivities and cost behaviors.
Formative Ventures
Private Equity Round in 2021
Formative Ventures, LLC, established in 2000, is a Menlo Park, California-based early-stage venture capital firm. It specializes in investing in start-ups and early-stage technology companies, with a focus on communications, mobile, and internet sectors. The firm typically invests between $2 million and $5 million over the life of an investment, often leading or co-leading the first institutional financing round and collaborating with other venture capital firms.
AllHere Education
Series A in 2021
AllHere is an attendance intervention management platform focused on chronic absenteeism in K12 school districts. It utilizes artificial intelligence and proactive messaging to engage with families. The platform accesses personal information from a school back-office system to facilitate communication. Parents can initiate conversations with a bot via text, receiving responses based on their child's attendance record.
Amira Learning
Series B in 2021
Amira Learning, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven educational software. Established in 2018, the company has developed an intelligent reading assistant that listens to students as they read aloud, assesses their oral reading fluency, and provides tutoring support. The software recommends stories tailored to each student's reading level and intervenes when necessary to enhance learning. By generating diagnostic reports that highlight strengths and weaknesses, Amira Learning empowers teachers and parents with valuable insights into student progress. This innovative platform not only aids in vocabulary growth, fluency, and comprehension but also enables educators to efficiently track performance and deliver personalized instructional recommendations, ultimately enhancing the reading development of young learners.
Territory Foods
Series B in 2021
Territory Foods is a meal delivery service that focuses on providing chef-prepared, nutritionist-approved meals tailored to various dietary preferences. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Arlington, VA, the company offers a diverse range of freshly-made meals designed by culinary professionals and nutrition experts. Its menus feature artisan dishes that are responsibly sourced and free of refined sugars, gluten, and dairy, catering to health-conscious consumers. Meals can be customized to fit dietary needs such as Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, and Keto, making it easier for customers to maintain healthy eating habits. Territory Foods employs a proprietary algorithm to ensure a rotating menu that keeps meal options varied and engaging.
Prendea
Seed Round in 2021
Prendea offers live afterschool classes to Spanish-speaking kids ages 4 to 15. For a fixed monthly price, kids can choose as many classes as they like from our large selection that ranges from TikTok choreography to astronomy.
Edge Pathways
Seed Round in 2021
Edge Pathways operates an online learning platform that connects high schools, universities, and employers to enhance educational experiences for students. The platform focuses on project-based learning, providing on-demand tutoring and real-world projects. It also features an Edge Fellowship program that offers industry-aligned learning opportunities, particularly for aspiring engineers. By bridging the gap in science and engineering skills, Edge Pathways enables students to acquire applicable skills while reducing traditional first-year education costs.
Candidly
Series A in 2021
Candidly is an AI-driven student debt and savings optimization platform. It offers individuals and families through every step of the planning, borrowing, and repayment experience.
Mainstay
Series B in 2021
AdmitHub, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in providing expert admissions guidance through its website and SMS services. The company focuses on helping students communicate directly with college admissions offices and offers assistance in various areas, including college selection, financial aid, standardized tests, and support for first-generation college students. Additionally, AdmitHub has developed a chatbot platform named Oli, which integrates artificial intelligence and human expertise to enhance student enrollment, persistence, and completion at numerous colleges and universities. This platform helps educational institutions streamline repetitive tasks, engage students effectively on a large scale, and gain valuable insights into their admissions processes.
Acadeum
Venture Round in 2021
Acadeum, formerly known as College Consortium, is a developer of an Academic Sharing Platform that facilitates online course sharing among universities. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Acadeum enables institutions of higher education to form course-sharing consortia, which include organizations like the Council of Independent Colleges and the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities. The platform allows faculty to review and select courses from other participating colleges and universities, ensuring that these courses meet graduation requirements and can be eligible for financial aid. By leveraging interconnected networks, Acadeum aims to provide students with a broader array of educational options to support their academic success and enhance their pathways to graduation.
Voxy EnGen
Series A in 2021
Voxy EnGen is a career-focused, virtual English language education training platform for organizations and employers working with immigrants and refugees.
Oncue
Venture Round in 2020
Oncue is a startup that offers an online booking platform tailored for moving companies of all sizes. This innovative technology enables these companies to efficiently manage their operations, from initial customer contact to post-move follow-up. The platform streamlines various aspects of the moving process, allowing businesses to operate seamlessly regardless of location, whether in a truck, office, or warehouse. By simplifying these tasks, Oncue empowers moving companies to focus on growth and sustainability, helping them to scale their operations effectively and enhance their service offerings.
Aclima
Series B in 2020
Aclima Inc. is a climate-tech company based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Portland, Oregon, and New York City. Founded in 2007, Aclima specializes in the design and deployment of advanced environmental sensor networks that measure air pollution and greenhouse gases. The company’s technology provides high-resolution data, offering insights at block-by-block and source-level detail. Aclima Pro, their professional analytics software, translates vast amounts of scientific measurements into actionable intelligence for governments, businesses, and communities. By focusing on environmental health, Aclima aims to catalyze significant climate action, reduce emissions, and promote clean air for all. The company serves both commercial and government sectors and is backed by investors committed to climate innovation.
Spring Health
Series B in 2020
Spring Health is a digital healthcare company specializing in mental health solutions for employers and health plans. The company employs Precision Mental Healthcare, utilizing assessment and machine-learning technology to identify the unique mental health needs of individuals. This approach allows Spring Health to deliver tailored care plans that may include digital support, meditation exercises, coaching, therapy, and medication. By modernizing behavioral health benefits, Spring Health aims to enhance employee well-being through an effective and personalized mental healthcare experience.
Angaza
Series B in 2020
Angaza is a technology company that focuses on providing affordable products to consumers in emerging markets. Established in 2010 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a comprehensive pay-as-you-go platform utilized by manufacturers and distributors worldwide. This platform allows businesses to sell essential products, such as solar lights and clean cookstoves, to off-grid consumers who lack access to credit and traditional banking services. By digitizing complex operations and sales processes through its cloud-based software and mobile applications, Angaza enables last-mile distributors to implement consumer financing plans. The company's mission is to facilitate universal access to transformative products and services, contributing to the reduction of poverty and promoting financial inclusion for underserved populations.
Ketos
Series B in 2020
Ketos, Inc., operating as Ketos7 Inc, specializes in providing innovative hardware and software solutions for water management. Founded in 2015 and based in Milpitas, California, the company offers a comprehensive water intelligence platform that integrates industrial-grade hardware with an IoT communication framework and a powerful software platform. This technology enables real-time monitoring and analysis of various water quality parameters, including pH, dissolved solids, hardness, turbidity, and salinity. By delivering actionable insights, Ketos helps clients in agricultural, industrial, and municipal sectors manage water efficiency and ensure compliance with quality standards. The company aims to address critical global water management challenges through its advanced analytics technology and reliable service model.
Full Harvest
Venture Round in 2020
Full Harvest Technologies, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that operates a B2B platform designed to connect large farms with food businesses to market surplus and imperfect produce. Established in 2016, the company addresses the significant issue of food waste in the United States, where approximately 20 billion pounds of produce are discarded annually due to strict aesthetic standards. By creating a marketplace for this edible but often overlooked produce, Full Harvest enables growers to generate additional revenue while helping food companies reduce costs. The company's innovative online distribution platform uses proprietary technology and a novel supply chain model to facilitate the sale of excess produce, thereby improving sustainability in the food industry and minimizing waste.
GetSetUp
Venture Round in 2020
GetSetUp, Inc. is an online platform that connects seniors with peers to provide private and group lessons on essential digital skills and tools. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, the platform offers a variety of classes focused on e-commerce, personal marketing, website creation, and essential technology, as well as topics related to government services, health, and wellness. GetSetUp aims to enrich the lives of older adults by promoting independence and social connection through engaging learning experiences. The courses are delivered by passionate instructors, and they cover both technical skills and enrichment topics, enabling seniors to acquire new skills and engage with their communities.
Sora Schools
Seed Round in 2020
Sora Schools, Inc. operates as an online private middle and high school based in Smyrna, Georgia, and was founded in 2018. The institution offers a project-based learning approach that allows students to engage deeply with subjects of interest, fostering hands-on experience and portfolio development. Students have the flexibility to choose what they study and how they demonstrate their knowledge, promoting a personalized educational experience. Sora provides various programs, including career mentorship, counseling services, and preparation for college. Its curriculum is accredited by Cognia and WASC, and it is also approved by the NCAA, ensuring a recognized educational standard that supports students in their academic and career aspirations.
Meaningful Gigs
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Meaningful Gigs is a tech-enabled marketplace that up-skills and connects African digital designers with enterprise companies looking for highly-skilled, diverse designers.
Juntos
Venture Round in 2020
Juntos Finanzas, Inc. was founded in 2010 out of the Stanford d.school with a mission to build digital mobile tools that create financial stability for low-income consumers. Our products empower individuals to take control of their financial lives and achieve their dreams. Today, we serve low-income consumers in emerging markets who are entering financial institutions for the first time: banking, insurance, loans, etc. By partnering with banks, we distribute our products to this new market, increasing account activity, boosting deposits, and creating the foundation of financial security.
Icon
Seed Round in 2020
Icon Savings Plan, operated by Icon Savings Corporation, Inc., offers innovative online retirement saving plans tailored for both businesses and individuals. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, the company specializes in providing recordkeeping, employee onboarding solutions, and investment options. Its proprietary technology facilitates a portable and universally accessible workplace savings plan, designed to meet the needs of the modern workforce. By delivering a simpler and more cost-effective alternative to traditional retirement plans, Icon Savings Plan enables employers to offer comprehensive retirement solutions that enhance financial literacy and support retirement savings for all employees.
Evidation Health
Series D in 2020
Evidation Health, Inc. specializes in developing digital tools and technologies for healthcare data analytics. The company connects digital health firms with healthcare providers and payers through its advanced platform, which transforms everyday behavior data from various sources, including sensors and devices, into actionable insights regarding health and disease. Its products include a Data Platform that analyzes this high-frequency behavior data and a technology-enabled service called Studies, which facilitates real-world research to support clinical and commercial efforts. By focusing on the interplay between everyday behaviors and health outcomes, Evidation aims to empower individuals and healthcare companies to improve health management outside traditional clinical settings. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company also operates additional offices in San Francisco and Santa Barbara.
Orijin, PBC
Series B in 2020
American Prison Data Systems provides software and technology solutions designed to deliver educational and rehabilitative programs for correctional facilities. The company focuses on creating a secure environment where inmates can access individualized education, job training, and re-entry resources. Its offerings include military-grade technology to prevent misuse, secure content filters, data encryption, and curated educational content from various providers. APDS also features a centralized platform that allows correctional administrators and educators to deliver remote, adaptive instruction and monitor inmate progress. By enhancing access to education and rehabilitation, APDS aims to improve prison safety, reduce violence, and lower recidivism rates. Founded in 2012, the company is headquartered in New York and has an additional office in Boston.
CareAcademy
Series A in 2020
CareAcademy is an online training provider dedicated to empowering senior care professionals through specialized education. Its platform offers a range of courses covering essential topics such as infection control, nutrition, meal preparation, dementia care, fall prevention, and safe transfers. With over 250,000 direct care workers utilizing its services, CareAcademy aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of caregivers, ultimately improving the quality of care for older adults. The company also features an advanced reporting, training, and compliance management dashboard, providing a comprehensive and scalable training solution that helps transform home care businesses into industry leaders.
AllHere Education
Seed Round in 2020
AllHere is an attendance intervention management platform focused on chronic absenteeism in K12 school districts. It utilizes artificial intelligence and proactive messaging to engage with families. The platform accesses personal information from a school back-office system to facilitate communication. Parents can initiate conversations with a bot via text, receiving responses based on their child's attendance record.
Lessonly
Series C in 2020
Lessonly is an enterprise educational platform that offers online education and training services tailored for organizations. Its software is designed to help companies create and manage step-by-step lessons, which can be assigned to employees for effective onboarding and ongoing training. By enabling teams to capture, measure, search, and update training content, Lessonly enhances the learning experience and improves employee performance. The platform aims to streamline the training process, making it easier for organizations to equip their workforce with the necessary skills and knowledge.
GetSetUp
Pre Seed Round in 2020
GetSetUp, Inc. is an online platform that connects seniors with peers to provide private and group lessons on essential digital skills and tools. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, the platform offers a variety of classes focused on e-commerce, personal marketing, website creation, and essential technology, as well as topics related to government services, health, and wellness. GetSetUp aims to enrich the lives of older adults by promoting independence and social connection through engaging learning experiences. The courses are delivered by passionate instructors, and they cover both technical skills and enrichment topics, enabling seniors to acquire new skills and engage with their communities.
Acadeum
Series A in 2020
Acadeum, formerly known as College Consortium, is a developer of an Academic Sharing Platform that facilitates online course sharing among universities. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Acadeum enables institutions of higher education to form course-sharing consortia, which include organizations like the Council of Independent Colleges and the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities. The platform allows faculty to review and select courses from other participating colleges and universities, ensuring that these courses meet graduation requirements and can be eligible for financial aid. By leveraging interconnected networks, Acadeum aims to provide students with a broader array of educational options to support their academic success and enhance their pathways to graduation.
GetSetUp
Angel Round in 2020
GetSetUp, Inc. is an online platform that connects seniors with peers to provide private and group lessons on essential digital skills and tools. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, the platform offers a variety of classes focused on e-commerce, personal marketing, website creation, and essential technology, as well as topics related to government services, health, and wellness. GetSetUp aims to enrich the lives of older adults by promoting independence and social connection through engaging learning experiences. The courses are delivered by passionate instructors, and they cover both technical skills and enrichment topics, enabling seniors to acquire new skills and engage with their communities.
Realm
Series A in 2020
Serial Box is an entertainment company that provides serialized entertainment for readers and listeners. The company creates short, immersive stories that you can listen to or read. They produce completely original series and tell official new stories around story worlds like BBC's Orphan Black and characters like Marvel's Black Panther and Jessica Jones. Serial Box is designed for consumption on smartphones in either an audiobook or e-book format, users can read or listen to each weekly episodic installment. It produces original fiction with a focus on science fiction, fantasy, mystery, crime, and thrillers. The users can use the Serial Box mobile app to access both audio and text and even toggle between them. Serial Box was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in New York, NY, United States
Adjacent Academies
Seed Round in 2020
Adjacent Academies specializes in providing educational programs tailored for students from non-science backgrounds, particularly focusing on liberal arts graduates. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company partners with universities to offer a range of courses designed to enhance technical skills and facilitate career opportunities in the evolving technological landscape. Its curriculum includes comprehensive and credit-bearing courses, as well as coding and project development training. In addition to academic instruction, Adjacent Academies supports students by providing meals, materials, and housing, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience that prepares them to thrive in the tech industry.
Knowledge to Practice
Venture Round in 2020
Knowledge to Practice is a company focused on enhancing postgraduate medical education through innovative education technology. Founded in 2014 and based in Bethesda, United States, it provides self-directed learning solutions, assessment tools to identify knowledge gaps, and content modules for repeated review. The platform is designed to assist clinical leaders in delivering personalized curricula that utilize advanced learning techniques. By improving clinical judgment, critical thinking, and patient care, Knowledge to Practice aims to enable physicians to enhance their performance and reduce variations in care.
Campus
Seed Round in 2019
Campus is an accredited online community college that focuses on providing accessible educational opportunities to students across the country. It offers a range of live online and in-person associate degrees and certificate programs, emphasizing student success and support. By leveraging an online educational platform, Campus aims to facilitate a flexible learning environment that meets the diverse needs of its student population.
Winnie
Series A in 2019
Winnie, Inc. operates an online childcare marketplace that helps parents find local daycares and preschools across the United States. The platform provides comprehensive information about childcare programs, including detailed descriptions, photos, tuition rates, licensing status, and availability. Parents can utilize Winnie to make informed decisions about their children's early education while also connecting with a community of other parents. For childcare providers, Winnie serves as a tool to fill open spots, manage waitlists, and access essential resources for running their businesses. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, Winnie aims to streamline the childcare search process and support both parents and providers effectively.
Stellic
Seed Round in 2019
Stellic Inc. operates an integrated planning and advising platform designed to assist students in navigating their academic journeys effectively. The platform features tools such as a Degree Planner, which includes course search, prerequisite checks, and semester scheduling, along with a Degree Audit that tracks academic progress by calculating completed and remaining requirements. Additionally, the Advisor Tool helps academic advisors identify at-risk students early, while Data Reports provide university administrators with insights into course demand and student performance. Founded by Carnegie Mellon undergraduates frustrated with existing degree planning tools, Stellic aims to enhance the educational experience by offering user-friendly, data-driven solutions tailored for both students and institutions. The company is headquartered in Doha, Qatar, with a presence in Palo Alto, California.
Kenzie Academy
Series A in 2019
Kenzie Academy, Inc. operates as a software engineering apprenticeship school dedicated to addressing the shortage of tech talent in the United States. Founded in 2017 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, the academy offers a range of educational programs, including coding bootcamps and online courses, designed to provide students with essential training, mentorship, and hands-on experience. Programs vary in length from six months to two years, culminating in a paid apprenticeship opportunity. Kenzie Academy emphasizes job placement as a primary goal, assisting graduates in securing positions either within its consulting arm or at various technology firms. The academy's leadership and instructors are experienced professionals committed to supporting students throughout their educational journey.
Amira Learning
Series A in 2019
Amira Learning, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven educational software. Established in 2018, the company has developed an intelligent reading assistant that listens to students as they read aloud, assesses their oral reading fluency, and provides tutoring support. The software recommends stories tailored to each student's reading level and intervenes when necessary to enhance learning. By generating diagnostic reports that highlight strengths and weaknesses, Amira Learning empowers teachers and parents with valuable insights into student progress. This innovative platform not only aids in vocabulary growth, fluency, and comprehension but also enables educators to efficiently track performance and deliver personalized instructional recommendations, ultimately enhancing the reading development of young learners.
Pathstream
Series A in 2019
Pathstream is a web-based platform focused on teaching in-demand tech skills for the workforce. By partnering with leading technology companies and higher education institutions, Pathstream transforms digital skill learning into a practical experience. The platform offers students immediate access to pre-configured, project-based instruction, realistic workplace simulations, and on-demand coaching. This approach enables learners to acquire the essential digital skills needed to thrive in today’s job market.
Brighthive
Venture Round in 2019
Brighthive is a non-profit organization focused on connecting data responsibly and meaningfully to foster informed decision-making and collaboration. It has developed a networking and analytics management platform that enhances business value and collective impact through data collaboration. The platform simplifies the legal, technical, and governance workflows required for cross-enterprise data partnerships, facilitating the creation of combined data resources. By automating the process for members to connect, standardize, and securely share data, Brighthive supports businesses in establishing and managing various governance frameworks, ultimately promoting cooperation and informed action in the data ecosystem.
SV Academy
Series A in 2019
SV Academy, founded in 2017, is an online educational platform that aims to democratize access to careers in sales and customer success for individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. The organization connects over 400 SaaS employers with a community of rigorously trained talent, offering services such as skill-building, mentorship, job placement assistance, and ongoing support after employment. With a focus on preparing graduates with the necessary skills and confidence, SV Academy provides weekly coaching and mentoring sessions led by experienced business development executives. The effectiveness of its program is reflected in the fact that 60% of graduates receive promotions within their first year. Recognized for its innovative approach to education, SV Academy is supported by several prominent investors and continues to foster a strong network for alumni through various events and coaching opportunities.
Neurotrack
Series C in 2019
Neurotrack is a digital health company focused on transforming the diagnosis and management of Alzheimer's and other dementias. Founded in 2012 by Elli Kaplan and neuroscientist Dr. Stuart Zola, the company is headquartered in Redwood City, California. Neurotrack develops user-friendly, clinically validated cognitive assessments that can be administered in clinical settings or at home, allowing for early detection of cognitive impairment and ongoing monitoring of cognitive function. The company's solutions are designed to fit seamlessly into various workflows, enabling healthcare providers to efficiently screen patients for cognitive decline and take necessary next steps. Neurotrack has published 27 peer-reviewed papers, holds 11 patents for its proprietary technology, and is registered as an FDA Class II medical device.
Upswing International
Venture Round in 2019
Upswing International, Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, specializes in providing an online collaboration platform for academic support to schools. The company's core offerings include AdviseUp, MentorUp, and TutorUp, which facilitate student-advisor, student-mentor, and student-tutor interactions respectively. Additionally, Upswing provides comprehensive analytics and a virtual learning center to college administrators. By integrating various student support operations into a single, user-friendly platform, Upswing aims to enhance student retention and success.
Binti
Venture Round in 2019
Binti, Inc. is a technology company based in Oakland, California, that focuses on improving the foster care and adoption processes. Founded in 2013, Binti offers a platform that allows parents to complete home study paperwork online and connects them with a network of social workers and agencies for home visits and guidance throughout the adoption journey. The platform serves over 300 child welfare agencies across 33 states, assisting in the care of more than 30% of children in the U.S. child welfare system. Binti's software streamlines the recruitment, licensing, and matching of foster parents, while also supporting families in need to promote reunification with their children. The company's tools have demonstrated significant effectiveness, with agencies reporting an 80% increase in licensed families and reductions in approval times and social worker workload. Binti is committed to its mission of ensuring that every child has a safe and loving family, backed by investments from various venture capital firms.
CareMonkey
Seed Round in 2019
CareMonkey automates school and district processes; eliminating paperwork and saving time and money with award-winning features: - Online parent consent forms & payments, with automated notifications and reminders - Parent managed medical data - Online staff forms & trip approval processes - Staff mobile app with offline access to medical & trip data - Group messaging via text, email & push notifications There’s no paper, better engagement, and less work for schools, teacher and parents. CareMonkey is designed, built and supported by CareMonkey Pty Ltd, a software company headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. The system is used by schools, universities, in sport, for HR, scouts, the disability sector, camps, youth groups, churchs and other community groups.
Empowered Education
Series A in 2019
Empowered Education, LLC is an online educational platform established in 2015 and based in Boise, Idaho. The company specializes in training health coaches and wellness practitioners, offering a range of online training programs, consulting services, and live events. Its curriculum focuses on a new healthcare paradigm, equipping graduates with the skills necessary to work directly with clients and collaborate with medical professionals in functional medicine. By emphasizing the identification of the root causes of illness, Empowered Education aims to enhance the effectiveness of healthcare delivery and empower practitioners in their roles.
Entangled Group
Series B in 2019
Entangled Group, established in 2015, is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in incubating, investing in, and consulting for early-stage education technology startups. It provides comprehensive support, including strategy consulting, access to expertise, non-profit management, sales acceleration, and revenue generation services to its portfolio companies. Entangled Group collaborates with top universities to beta test and adopt its products, expediting market entry and enhancing the likelihood of widespread adoption.
Ellevest
Series A in 2019
Ellevest, Inc. is an investment management firm founded in 2014 and based in New York City, focusing primarily on providing financial services to women. The firm manages customized client portfolios across various asset classes globally, employing fundamental analysis and a top-down approach in its investment strategy. Ellevest has developed a digital investment platform that offers a personalized experience, utilizing proprietary algorithms tailored to women's financial needs, including salary peaks and goal-specific portfolios. This platform aims to empower female investors by helping them take control of their investments and achieve their financial goals through a user-friendly interface and thoughtful portfolio construction.
Candidly
Series A in 2019
Candidly is an AI-driven student debt and savings optimization platform. It offers individuals and families through every step of the planning, borrowing, and repayment experience.
Civitas Learning
Private Equity Round in 2019
Civitas Learning, Inc. is an education technology company that provides a predictive analytics platform aimed at enhancing student success across higher education institutions. Founded in 2011 and based in Austin, Texas, the company offers a suite of tools designed to aggregate and analyze disparate data sources throughout the student journey. Its student insights platform enables institutions to gain a comprehensive view of student experiences, while applications like Illume and Inspire for Faculty deliver real-time insights into student engagement and predictive student flow. Civitas Learning also offers Hoot.me, a crowd-sourced question-and-answer platform, and College Scheduler, which simplifies degree completion processes for students. The company serves approximately 375 colleges and universities, impacting nearly 8 million students across the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Mexico, with the goal of helping institutions graduate an additional million students annually by 2025.
Ketos
Series A in 2019
Ketos, Inc., operating as Ketos7 Inc, specializes in providing innovative hardware and software solutions for water management. Founded in 2015 and based in Milpitas, California, the company offers a comprehensive water intelligence platform that integrates industrial-grade hardware with an IoT communication framework and a powerful software platform. This technology enables real-time monitoring and analysis of various water quality parameters, including pH, dissolved solids, hardness, turbidity, and salinity. By delivering actionable insights, Ketos helps clients in agricultural, industrial, and municipal sectors manage water efficiency and ensure compliance with quality standards. The company aims to address critical global water management challenges through its advanced analytics technology and reliable service model.
Crehana
Series A in 2019
Crehana is an online training platform based in Lima, Peru, dedicated to serving creative and digital professionals in Latin America and Spain. Founded in 2015, the platform offers over 500 courses spanning various fields, including design, coding, digital marketing, illustration, photography, and audiovisuals. Its mission is to facilitate professional growth through affordable, project-based learning, addressing the skills gap in the region. By providing a diverse range of programs aimed at both individuals and companies, Crehana seeks to empower users to enhance their skill sets and achieve their professional aspirations in an evolving job market.
Hone
Seed Round in 2019
Hone Group Inc. is a company that develops and operates a platform for live online leadership and management training, primarily aimed at enhancing both hard and soft skills within organizations. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, Hone provides a comprehensive development platform that facilitates the sourcing, management, and delivery of instructor-led training programs. The company's offerings include training in areas such as management, diversity and inclusion, communication, conflict management, team building, and interpersonal skills. Hone's platform is designed to support organizations of various sizes by measuring the impact of training and promoting behavior change, human connection, and continuous progress. Through its innovative approach, Hone aims to uplift human skills development in modern, distributed teams.
Cinematic Health
Venture Round in 2019
Cinematic Health Education focuses on enhancing the training of allied health professionals by utilizing a cinematic approach to develop effective training and certification programs. The company addresses the essential soft skills required for patients in caregiving roles, such as nursing assistants and home health aides. Its cloud-based training curricula are designed to be adaptable to certification requirements across all American states, allowing healthcare staff to improve resident care. By providing digital training solutions, Cinematic Health aims to assist home health agencies in effectively training and retaining qualified personnel, ultimately enhancing the quality of care delivered to patients.
AllHere Education
Seed Round in 2019
AllHere is an attendance intervention management platform focused on chronic absenteeism in K12 school districts. It utilizes artificial intelligence and proactive messaging to engage with families. The platform accesses personal information from a school back-office system to facilitate communication. Parents can initiate conversations with a bot via text, receiving responses based on their child's attendance record.
Savonix
Series A in 2018
Savonix, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing a digital neuro-cognitive assessment and brain health platform. Founded in 2014, its flagship product, Savonix Mobile, allows users to perform clinically recognized cognitive assessments on mobile devices. This platform provides accessible tests covering various cognitive domains, such as memory and implicit learning, which are guided by virtual clinicians. Savonix's assessments are designed to help healthcare providers, researchers, and insurers understand cognitive risks, including those related to dementia, and to inform treatment planning and diagnosis. The company has established strategic partnerships with notable institutions, including New York University and several biotech firms. Unique features of the platform include a 3D gaming component that generates additional cognitive insights without requiring separate tests, enhancing the understanding of cognitive function in aging populations. Savonix aims to deliver an affordable, scalable, and actionable solution for monitoring cognitive health, making it a leader in the field of digital cognitive assessment.
Imbellus
Series A in 2018
Imbellus, Inc., established in 2015 and based in Los Angeles, California, specializes in developing simulation-based cognitive assessments aimed at measuring human potential through deep thinking skills. The company's innovative approach focuses on how individuals think rather than solely on what they know, positioning their assessments as alternatives to traditional standardized tests like the SAT and ACT. By leveraging principles of game design and cognitive science, Imbellus creates engaging and reliable evaluations that reflect real-world problem-solving scenarios. The firm collaborates with educational institutions, corporate entities, and government organizations to enhance hiring, upskilling, and retention practices. Supported by $23 million in venture funding, Imbellus comprises an interdisciplinary team of learning scientists, game developers, artists, data scientists, and AI engineers dedicated to transforming the assessment landscape.
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