GuidePad
Pre Seed Round in 2024
GuidePad is a collaborative developer platform designed to optimize the creation and management of complex systems across various domains, including DevOps, machine learning, automation, data engineering, and distributed systems. The company offers an ecosystem that enables efficient development, specification, deployment, and maintenance of systems at scale. By focusing on cloud-based solutions, GuidePad transforms complex environments into configurable resources, allowing clients to adapt swiftly to changing demands. Additionally, the platform enforces schemas and generates type code at runtime, enhancing the overall efficiency and flexibility of system management.
Carbon Saver
Seed Round in 2022
Carbon Saver is an eco-design software platform for buildings, focused on residential properties and accessible to a wide audience. The platform assesses the environmental impact of interior design projects and provides a calculation method to generate practical eco-design tools to support project stages. It was developed in collaboration with a diverse user community that includes architects, interior designers, project managers, contractors, and artisans, ensuring the solution reflects real-world needs and workflows.
danger!awesome
Convertible Note in 2020
Danger!Awesome LLC, incorporated in 2014 and located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in laser-cutting and engraving services for a diverse range of materials, including wood, plastic, paper, and leather. The company caters to a wide array of clients, such as architects, artists, engineers, students, and small business owners. In addition to its core services, Danger!Awesome is developing an innovative super-powered professional solid-state laser cutter designed to deliver high performance at a consumer-friendly price point. This new device aims to replace traditional CO2-based laser systems, which are often prohibitively expensive, making laser technology more accessible to libraries, schools, and community spaces. The company also offers a membership-based community makerspace, allowing customers to collaborate with designers and technicians to create customized products tailored to their specific needs.
Vishion
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Vishion Corporation is a technology company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, founded in 2017. It has developed a mobile application that enables users to search for home decor and furniture specifically by color, utilizing true color data alongside user preferences and current fashion trends. The application is designed for both Android and iOS platforms. In addition to facilitating product searches, Vishion's platform allows users to organize design plans and ideate on various projects. It also connects users with home renovation experts for consultations and full project implementations, targeting a broad audience that includes both DIY enthusiasts and professional designers.
Module
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Module is a company focused on developing modular residential housing projects that emphasize intelligent architectural design. By employing a modular approach, the company aims to make homeownership more accessible and flexible for a broader audience. Its offerings enable buyers to secure the right amount of living space tailored to their needs, while also providing customized housing services. This innovative model positions Module as a provider of affordable housing solutions suitable for the urban environment, catering to the demands of contemporary living.
BrightWork
Convertible Note in 2016
BrightWork is a backend as a service platform designed to streamline the development of robust applications. It offers a microservices architecture that equips developers with essential tools to build complex applications quickly, utilizing their existing skills. The platform comes pre-configured with features such as object storage, user authentication, a database, and email services, which significantly reduces build time and allows developers to concentrate on the frontend. Additionally, BrightWork provides an API management and aggregation tool that enables users to monitor API performance and usage data, as well as swap APIs seamlessly without the need for recoding or redeploying applications. This capability enhances the reliability and efficiency of the development process.
SpaceView
Convertible Note in 2016
SpaceView Inc. is a company that specializes in design visualization solutions, utilizing augmented reality to enhance sales enablement. Founded in 2012 and based in Portland, Oregon, SpaceView offers a mobile application and a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that allows businesses to quickly visualize virtual objects in real environments. This capability enables sales teams to demonstrate how their products will fit in various spaces, facilitating collaboration with clients and streamlining the sales process. The company's solutions are particularly beneficial to industries such as digital signage, display manufacturing, retail design, interior design, and real estate, among others. As of 2017, SpaceView operates as a subsidiary of Atheer, Inc.
danger!awesome
Convertible Note in 2016
Danger!Awesome LLC, incorporated in 2014 and located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in laser-cutting and engraving services for a diverse range of materials, including wood, plastic, paper, and leather. The company caters to a wide array of clients, such as architects, artists, engineers, students, and small business owners. In addition to its core services, Danger!Awesome is developing an innovative super-powered professional solid-state laser cutter designed to deliver high performance at a consumer-friendly price point. This new device aims to replace traditional CO2-based laser systems, which are often prohibitively expensive, making laser technology more accessible to libraries, schools, and community spaces. The company also offers a membership-based community makerspace, allowing customers to collaborate with designers and technicians to create customized products tailored to their specific needs.
IrisVR (part of The Wild)
Convertible Note in 2015
IrisVR, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing virtual reality software applications tailored for the architecture, engineering, and construction industries. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, IrisVR offers two primary products: Prospect and Scope. Prospect is a desktop application that converts 3D models into immersive VR experiences, compatible with devices such as HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. Scope, on the other hand, is a mobile solution designed for viewing 360° panoramas and allows users to interact with VR content using devices like Samsung GearVR and Google Daydream. The software integrates seamlessly with popular 3D modeling tools, enabling design and construction teams to collaborate effectively and make informed decisions by visualizing projects in a realistic, immersive environment. By providing these innovative solutions, IrisVR enhances the design review process and supports the implementation of complex construction workflows.
PlayCanvas
Seed Round in 2013
PlayCanvas Ltd is a London-based company that operates a cloud-hosted game development platform, founded in 2011. It provides developers with a visual editing tool that facilitates the creation of scenes, applications, and games efficiently, emphasizing real-time collaboration and accessibility. The platform serves a diverse range of industries, including video games, virtual reality, advertising, architectural visualization, and gambling. PlayCanvas aims to transform game development by offering a social hub where users can build, share, and play games, thereby enhancing the collaborative experience for developers. As of 2018, PlayCanvas operates as a subsidiary of Snap Inc.
CityZone is a real estate technology company that specializes in helping homeowners unlock the value of their properties through lot splitting. The company offers a range of services, including AI-driven tools, legal assistance, and builder support, to facilitate the process of dividing a single lot into two legal properties. This enables homeowners to either sell the newly created lot or partner with builders to construct a new home, thereby maximizing the property's value.
Zenoya operates a talent management and productivity platform designed specifically for the architecture, engineering, and construction sectors. It provides a two-sided marketplace that connects a vast pool of job seekers to companies seeking talent, streamlining the hiring process through a one-click application system. By eliminating intermediaries and recruitment fees, Zenoya enhances resource optimization and automates workflows for its clients, ultimately supporting their profitability. The platform aims to facilitate direct connections between employers and candidates, allowing companies to efficiently find the right talent for their projects.