Rising Tide V

Rising Tide Fund Managers is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, established in 2007. The firm is focused on investing in a diverse range of sectors, including software, artificial intelligence, blockchain, healthcare, and financial technology. With a global partnership network, Rising Tide collaborates with family funds and high-impact investors to support the growth of startups across multiple continents. The firm emphasizes a character-driven approach and is dedicated to working closely with entrepreneurs at every stage, from initial financing to leveraging international connections and facilitating structured exits. Rising Tide has financed over 150 successful ventures since the 1980s, collectively generating substantial shareholder value. The firm maintains a stage-agnostic investment strategy, adapting its focus in response to market dynamics while seeking to partner with innovative companies that are breaking new ground and creating emerging markets.

Yaser Bishr Ph.D

Venture Partner

Rodrigo Guaraq

Venture Partner

Ossama Hassanein

Chairman

Tamer Hassanein

Partner

Hisham Jazzar

Partner

Joseph Kell

CFO

Brenton MacDonald

Principal

Brent MacDonald

Partner

71 past transactions

ALICE Technologies

Series B in 2022
ALICE empowers construction engineering and management professionals with modern AI and Optimization techniques. Its software automatically produces detailed schedules and resource allocations, which accurately estimate the cost and time frame for a project. Users understand the construction process through an interactive visualization, and can quickly tweak or modify a schedule to reflect the shifting realities of the construction cycle. It is born out of research at Stanford by a collaborative effort between experienced construction managers, software engineers, and computational methods specialists. ALICE enhances construction planning and scheduling abilities to help keep crews flowing on any size project. It works directly with 3D BIM and using a simple rule-based system, it explores millions of different schedule sequences and gives teams the power to answer “What If?” scenarios and completely reschedule in just minutes. It was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.

Reach

Series A in 2022
Developer of an international payment platform designed to help retailers process global payments and connect with shoppers. The company's platform utilizes an application programming interface to integrate with the local payment methods of a country and facilitates customers to checkout using those trusted local payment options, enabling shoppers or users to comfortably make an international purchase and clients or sellers to increase their sales.

Tribal

Series B in 2022
Aingel is an analytics platform that leverages artificial intelligence to identify promising startups and connect them with suitable venture capitalists. The platform features an interactive dashboard and a VC match report that assesses both startups and investors based on over one hundred criteria, incorporating historical data to enhance investment decision-making. By facilitating faster fundraising, Aingel aligns founders with investors who are most likely to provide value and show interest in their business ideas. The platform is utilized by leading data-driven venture capital firms, banks, and fintech companies through its APIs, which streamline the process of startup discovery and analysis. Established in 2016, Aingel is headquartered in San Jose, California.

Kiwi Grocery

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Developer of logistics platform intended to provide same-day delivery services. The company specializes in logistics software technology that helps retailers run and grow their businesses by simplifying their fulfillment and delivery services and allows retailers to offer last-mile delivery to their customers, enabling marketers with efficient delivery alternatives for their customers.

CoinList

Series A in 2021
CoinList is a San Francisco-based platform established in 2017 that facilitates token sales for digital asset companies. The platform connects blockchain projects with their communities prior to their assets being listed on other exchanges. It serves a diverse clientele within the digital asset ecosystem, including notable firms like Protocol Lab and Blockstack. CoinList offers services that enable token issuers to list their tokens and provides traders with opportunities for staking and access to decentralized finance. By bridging the gap between token developers and potential investors, CoinList plays a significant role in the growth and development of the blockchain industry.

Activ Surgical

Series B in 2021
Activ Surgical Inc. is a Boston-based company focused on developing innovative solutions for robotic surgery. Founded in 2014, the company has created a robotic surgery platform that leverages advanced computer vision, artificial intelligence, and robotics to assist surgeons during complex procedures. Its flagship product, the Smart Tissue Autonomous Robot (STAR), aims to improve surgical outcomes by enhancing intraoperative decision-making and reducing the risk of unintended surgical errors. By utilizing a patent-protected surgical software platform, Activ Surgical strives to transform surgical vision and enable safer, more efficient surgeries through the integration of augmented reality and AI-driven technologies.

Astranis

Series C in 2021
Astranis Space Technologies Corp. is a San Francisco-based company that designs and manufactures small telecommunications satellites aimed at enhancing Internet connectivity. Founded in 2015, Astranis specializes in its MicroGEO technology for geostationary orbit, enabling efficient data transmission to specific terrestrial locations. The company's primary mission is to bridge the digital divide by providing high-speed, reliable internet access to underserved regions at a significantly lower cost than traditional methods. By focusing on connecting the four billion people worldwide who currently lack internet access, Astranis aims to empower governments and businesses to expand internet connectivity and facilitate communication across the globe.

Activ Surgical

Venture Round in 2020
Activ Surgical Inc. is a Boston-based company focused on developing innovative solutions for robotic surgery. Founded in 2014, the company has created a robotic surgery platform that leverages advanced computer vision, artificial intelligence, and robotics to assist surgeons during complex procedures. Its flagship product, the Smart Tissue Autonomous Robot (STAR), aims to improve surgical outcomes by enhancing intraoperative decision-making and reducing the risk of unintended surgical errors. By utilizing a patent-protected surgical software platform, Activ Surgical strives to transform surgical vision and enable safer, more efficient surgeries through the integration of augmented reality and AI-driven technologies.

Senso.ai

Seed Round in 2020
Senso.ai Inc. is a fintech company based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2017. It offers a cloud-based predictive portfolio management platform tailored for the retail banking sector. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to enhance client relationships by providing financial institutions with actionable recommendations. Senso.ai's technology supports end-to-end customer acquisition and discharge prevention by identifying key moments when advisors should engage with customers regarding their banking needs. Additionally, the platform empowers mortgage marketers by leveraging predictive AI to access both first and third-party intent data, allowing for personalized marketing campaigns that improve approval rates, profitability, and borrower satisfaction.

Quanergy Systems

Venture Round in 2020
Quanergy Systems, Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in the development and marketing of light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensors and smart perception software solutions. Founded in 2012, the company offers both mechanical and solid-state LiDAR sensors designed for a variety of applications, including mapping, security, industrial automation, and smart city initiatives. Quanergy's Flow Management Platform utilizes AI technology to facilitate real-time analysis for tasks such as people counting, object detection, and tracking. Their products are recognized for their competitive pricing, performance, and reliability, making them suitable for mass deployment across diverse sectors such as transportation, agriculture, robotics, and more. Quanergy aims to enhance safety, efficiency, and overall quality of life through its innovative sensing solutions.

Evonetix

Series B in 2020
Evonetix Ltd is a biotechnology company based in Little Chesterford, United Kingdom, established in 2015. The company focuses on developing innovative technology for the parallel synthesis of DNA on silicon arrays, thereby advancing the field of synthetic biology. By employing novel techniques, Evonetix aims to synthesize DNA with higher accuracy and scale, which enhances accessibility for researchers. This platform enables scientists to utilize synthetic biology on a previously unattainable scale, fundamentally changing how DNA is accessed, produced, and utilized for gene synthesis. The engineering team at Evonetix boasts extensive experience in creating high-integrity automated systems, bringing together a diverse range of expertise from various scientific and engineering disciplines to support its mission.

Tribal

Seed Round in 2019
Aingel is an analytics platform that leverages artificial intelligence to identify promising startups and connect them with suitable venture capitalists. The platform features an interactive dashboard and a VC match report that assesses both startups and investors based on over one hundred criteria, incorporating historical data to enhance investment decision-making. By facilitating faster fundraising, Aingel aligns founders with investors who are most likely to provide value and show interest in their business ideas. The platform is utilized by leading data-driven venture capital firms, banks, and fintech companies through its APIs, which streamline the process of startup discovery and analysis. Established in 2016, Aingel is headquartered in San Jose, California.

Amberdata

Venture Round in 2019
Amberdata Inc. is a provider of a cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) platform designed for monitoring, analyzing, and securing both public and private blockchains. Founded in 2017 and based in West New York, New Jersey, the company offers tools, APIs, and SDKs that cater to traders, investors, developers, and wallet providers. By consolidating validated blockchain and crypto market data from major exchanges into a unified platform, Amberdata enables its clients to build data-driven applications that enhance their competitive edge. The platform supports various functionalities, including research, trading, risk management, and compliance, and allows for the integration of historical data through multiple protocols. This comprehensive approach equips financial institutions with the necessary infrastructure to engage in digital asset markets effectively.

Activ Surgical

Series A in 2019
Activ Surgical Inc. is a Boston-based company focused on developing innovative solutions for robotic surgery. Founded in 2014, the company has created a robotic surgery platform that leverages advanced computer vision, artificial intelligence, and robotics to assist surgeons during complex procedures. Its flagship product, the Smart Tissue Autonomous Robot (STAR), aims to improve surgical outcomes by enhancing intraoperative decision-making and reducing the risk of unintended surgical errors. By utilizing a patent-protected surgical software platform, Activ Surgical strives to transform surgical vision and enable safer, more efficient surgeries through the integration of augmented reality and AI-driven technologies.

Unnatural Products

Seed Round in 2019
Unnatural Products Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Santa Cruz, California, specializing in drug discovery through the innovative use of macrocyclic peptides. Founded in 2016, the company employs artificial intelligence and computational biology techniques to engineer these peptides, allowing them to target previously undruggable protein interactions. By leveraging machine learning for parallel chemical synthesis, Unnatural Products aims to optimize macrocyclic compounds efficiently, thereby accelerating the drug discovery process. This technology addresses a significant gap in therapeutic strategies, offering potential treatments for a wide range of diseases linked to difficult-to-target drug candidates.

Twelve

Seed Round in 2019
Twelve, formerly known as Opus 12, is a Berkeley, California-based company that specializes in recycling carbon dioxide emissions into valuable chemicals and fuels. Founded in 2015, the company has developed innovative technology that can be integrated with any source of CO₂ emissions. By utilizing only water and electricity as inputs, Twelve transforms captured carbon dioxide into essential products such as methane, ethylene, and ethanol. The firm aims to provide a cost-competitive alternative to petroleum-derived chemicals and fuels, thereby addressing carbon emissions while simultaneously creating economically viable solutions.

Exo

Series B in 2019
Exo is a medical device startup handheld ultrasound platform and AI for imaging and therapeutic applications. The company is committed to delivering affordable and easy-to-use medical imaging to healthcare professionals around the world. By delivering easy-to-use, high-quality medical imaging. Exo empowers healthcare professionals to make critical, real-time decisions that improve patient outcomes. The Exo ultrasound platform combines advances in nano-materials, novel sensor technologies, advanced signal processing, and computation with the economies of scale of semiconductor manufacturing to dramatically reduce the cost of imaging. It also represents a giant leap in imaging and therapeutics technology one that will drive the development of high-performance products that are accessible, easy-to-use, and available at a price point never before possible.

Bioelectronica

Seed Round in 2019
Bioelectronica is a developer of digital tools intended to assist pharmaceuticals and biotechnology companies. The company's patented Hypercell technology recently won a major industry award in innovation, and offers drug developers advanced tools to do richer, more robust and faster B cell screens at a fraction of the cost.

Finaeo

Seed Round in 2019
Finaeo Inc. is a Canadian company founded in 2016, specializing in digital solutions for the life and health insurance industry. It develops applications that function as digital assistants and sales coaches for financial advisors, enabling users to manage documents, track tasks, answer inquiries, and schedule meetings. Finaeo operates a digital marketplace that connects independent life insurance brokers with carriers and clients, facilitating a fully integrated experience. The platform aims to enhance efficiency in policy fulfillment and streamline distribution processes, thereby empowering brokers to optimize their operations. Finaeo's offerings are accessible to users on both iOS and Android devices.

GRO Biosciences

Seed Round in 2019
GRO Biosciences is leveraging breakthrough technologies from computational protein design and synthetic biology to develop best-in-class protein therapeutics with enhanced properties. The company has established multiple genomically recoded strains of bacteria that can incorporate non-standard amino acids into proteins to confer increased potency, stability, and targeted delivery. GRO Biosciences is applying its technology platform to develop improved protein therapeutics for diabetes, growth disorders and autoimmunity. The company, co-founded by Dr. George Church, is located at the Harvard Life Lab, a shared laboratory space for high-potential life sciences and biotechnology startups founded by Harvard faculty, alumni, students, and postdoctoral scholars.

Qulab

Seed Round in 2018
Qulab Inc. develops systems to automate drug designing. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Dapper Labs

Series A in 2018
Dapper Labs Inc., based in Vancouver, Canada, is a developer of blockchain-based video games and digital collectibles. Founded in 2018, the company is known for its consumer-focused Flow blockchain platform, which supports the creation and distribution of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and other digital assets. Dapper Labs aims to enhance digital engagement by allowing fans to interact with their favorite brands in innovative ways. Through its platform, users can securely track ownership of unique digital items while also having the opportunity to create their own content. This approach not only entertains but also fosters a decentralized environment where value is placed on digital collectibles and user-generated creations.

Solarea Bio

Seed Round in 2018
Solarea Bio, Inc. is a biotech company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, established in 2017. The company specializes in the development of microbial therapeutics aimed at addressing health issues related to chronic inflammation. By harnessing bacteria and fungi derived from healthy foods, Solarea creates synergistic microbial assemblages with anti-inflammatory properties. It maintains a comprehensive genomic database of these microbes and employs computational methods to generate combinations of bacteria, fungi, and prebiotic fibers tailored to treat specific conditions. Solarea's research has demonstrated the effectiveness of its products in preclinical models. Its initial focus is on dietary management solutions for metabolic processes associated with osteopenia and osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, providing a nature-based approach to enhance women's health and well-being.

Twenty20

Venture Round in 2018
Twenty20 provides a modern, real-world alternative to traditional stock photography. In the era of Instagram and the iPhone, stock photos can feel staged and uninspired. Twenty20 provides fresh, inspiring photography supplied by a global contributor community of ~ 250,000 mobile photographers. All imagery is available via a simple, royalty-free license.

Precision NanoSystem

Series B in 2018
Precision Nanosystems develops tools and processes for the development and manufacture of nanoparticles for use as medicines and in medical research. It offers NanoAssemblr benchtop instrument for prototyping of nanoparticles, as well as for the development of nanoparticle-based drugs delivering RNA, small-molecule, and protein therapeutics. The company also provides Neuro9Kit for the study of gene function in neurons and glial cells, as well as potent delivery to primary cells; Test9Kit for the study of gene function in various cell types; and Hepato9Kit for the study of gene function in the liver. In addition, it provides instruments, reagents, and services to the life sciences researchers.

Cogitai

Seed Round in 2018
Cogitai, Inc. specializes in the development and commercialization of artificial intelligence software that employs continuous learning to adapt and acquire new skills through real-world interactions. The company's innovative software enhances the machine learning capabilities of various devices and domains, allowing clients to improve their systems for applications such as automated marketing and customer engagement. Additionally, Cogitai's technology supports the advancement of interactive robots, enabling them to learn and evolve based on their experiences. By focusing on continual learning, Cogitai aims to provide solutions that enhance the adaptability and functionality of AI systems across multiple sectors.

Messari

Seed Round in 2018
Messari, Inc. operates a distributed data library focused on crypto assets, providing essential information about various projects, including their funding, development history, governance, and supply schedules related to inflation and vesting. Founded in 2018 and based in New York, the company aims to enhance transparency and facilitate informed decision-making within the crypto asset community. Its platform combines a global research database with a suite of data visualization and asset discovery tools, catering to researchers, investors, and regulators. By offering qualitative and quantitative analytics, Messari enables stakeholders to navigate the complexities of the crypto and Web3 landscapes with greater confidence.

GRO Biosciences

Seed Round in 2018
GRO Biosciences is leveraging breakthrough technologies from computational protein design and synthetic biology to develop best-in-class protein therapeutics with enhanced properties. The company has established multiple genomically recoded strains of bacteria that can incorporate non-standard amino acids into proteins to confer increased potency, stability, and targeted delivery. GRO Biosciences is applying its technology platform to develop improved protein therapeutics for diabetes, growth disorders and autoimmunity. The company, co-founded by Dr. George Church, is located at the Harvard Life Lab, a shared laboratory space for high-potential life sciences and biotechnology startups founded by Harvard faculty, alumni, students, and postdoctoral scholars.

Evonetix

Series A in 2018
Evonetix Ltd is a biotechnology company based in Little Chesterford, United Kingdom, established in 2015. The company focuses on developing innovative technology for the parallel synthesis of DNA on silicon arrays, thereby advancing the field of synthetic biology. By employing novel techniques, Evonetix aims to synthesize DNA with higher accuracy and scale, which enhances accessibility for researchers. This platform enables scientists to utilize synthetic biology on a previously unattainable scale, fundamentally changing how DNA is accessed, produced, and utilized for gene synthesis. The engineering team at Evonetix boasts extensive experience in creating high-integrity automated systems, bringing together a diverse range of expertise from various scientific and engineering disciplines to support its mission.
Founded by mobile ad industry veterans, Downstream.ai is building the most scalable, self-serve mobile programmatic advertising solution for the world’s fastest growing businesses. Downstream’s proprietary software allows companies to control mobile RTB with powerful plug-and-play access to in-app and connected TV traffic on the largest mobile ad exchanges through a single dashboard with no coding required. Downstream leverages secure first and third party data to help marketers build scalable campaigns in minutes and at a fraction of the cost. Advertisers benefit from more transparent, granular control of their real time bidding, with a pricing model that scales better for both agencies and direct advertisers. Downstream is backed by London Venture Partners, Otter Consulting, Olive Tree Capital, Ride Ventures, The Gramercy Fund, Rising Tide Fund and a group of prominent industry angel investors. Downstream is headquartered in San Francisco with an office in New York City.

Datatron

Seed Round in 2018
Datatron Technologies Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in machine learning model lifecycle management. Founded in 2016, it offers a platform that streamlines the deployment of machine learning models, allowing organizations to rapidly transition these models into production. The platform encompasses various automated features, including model deployment, monitoring, governance, management, and troubleshooting, thus simplifying the complexities of managing multiple models. Datatron's technology is vendor, language, and framework agnostic, supporting a range of programming environments such as Python and TensorFlow. By facilitating real-time feature extraction and data cleansing, the platform enhances operational efficiency and enables data-driven decision-making for businesses leveraging artificial intelligence and data science.

OneChronos

Seed Round in 2017
OneChronos is an independent, venture backed company using cutting edge technological paradigms to enable the next generation of electronic trading.

Exo

Series A in 2017
Exo is a medical device startup handheld ultrasound platform and AI for imaging and therapeutic applications. The company is committed to delivering affordable and easy-to-use medical imaging to healthcare professionals around the world. By delivering easy-to-use, high-quality medical imaging. Exo empowers healthcare professionals to make critical, real-time decisions that improve patient outcomes. The Exo ultrasound platform combines advances in nano-materials, novel sensor technologies, advanced signal processing, and computation with the economies of scale of semiconductor manufacturing to dramatically reduce the cost of imaging. It also represents a giant leap in imaging and therapeutics technology one that will drive the development of high-performance products that are accessible, easy-to-use, and available at a price point never before possible.

Stacks

Venture Round in 2017
Stacks is a mobile communications company based in Melbourne, Australia, that specializes in branded contact sharing solutions. The company provides innovative business cards for iPhone users, enabling them to share contact information seamlessly via iOS 7 and AirDrop. Users can efficiently organize the business cards they receive into customized stacks based on categories such as company, profession, or event. Additionally, any updates made to contact details are automatically synchronized with their contacts, ensuring that information remains current and accessible. Stacks focuses on enhancing the way individuals manage and share their professional connections.

Aspect Biosystems

Venture Round in 2017
Aspect Biosystems Ltd. is a biotechnology company based in Vancouver, Canada, specializing in 3D bioprinting and tissue engineering. Founded in 2013, the company develops advanced living tissues through its proprietary microfluidic 3D bioprinting platform. This technology allows for precise control over biomaterial composition and structure during tissue fabrication, facilitating research in areas such as respiratory diseases. Aspect also provides contract testing services using its 3DAirwayALI human tissue model, catering to pharmaceutical companies and academic institutions. In addition to its core offerings, Aspect is advancing internal programs focused on regenerative medicine, particularly for metabolic diseases and musculoskeletal disorders, while collaborating with industry partners to commercialize bioprinted therapeutics.

Metawave

Seed Round in 2017
Metawave Corporation, founded in 2017 and based in Palo Alto, California, develops innovative beamsteering radar technologies using metamaterials and artificial intelligence for the automotive industry and transportation providers. The company’s flagship product, SPEKTRA, enhances safety for automated driving by providing advanced radar capabilities, including 3D imaging and vehicle-to-vehicle communications. Additionally, Metawave offers TURBO active repeaters to improve signal coverage in challenging environments and ECHO passive reflectors that effectively direct signals in areas with lower coverage. The company also features the AWARE AI platform, which utilizes deep learning to derive meaningful insights from radar signals. Alongside its automotive focus, Metawave is working on smart beamsteering antennas designed to enhance 4G and 5G networks, aiming to deliver faster connectivity for a wide range of users.

Quilt Data

Seed Round in 2017
Quilt Data, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, operates a cloud-based platform that facilitates crowdsourced data collection and organization. The platform is designed to enable collaboration across all levels of an organization, empowering employees beyond data scientists to engage with data efficiently and effectively. By providing tools for managing code, sharing insights, and conducting analytics, Quilt enhances the decision-making process, allowing companies to act swiftly and gain a competitive edge in a data-driven landscape. Additionally, Quilt offers custom information development and training, supporting teams in machine learning and computational biology to iterate quickly, minimize errors, and deploy sophisticated models.

Astranis

Seed Round in 2017
Astranis Space Technologies Corp. is a San Francisco-based company that designs and manufactures small telecommunications satellites aimed at enhancing Internet connectivity. Founded in 2015, Astranis specializes in its MicroGEO technology for geostationary orbit, enabling efficient data transmission to specific terrestrial locations. The company's primary mission is to bridge the digital divide by providing high-speed, reliable internet access to underserved regions at a significantly lower cost than traditional methods. By focusing on connecting the four billion people worldwide who currently lack internet access, Astranis aims to empower governments and businesses to expand internet connectivity and facilitate communication across the globe.

Activ Surgical

Seed Round in 2017
Activ Surgical Inc. is a Boston-based company focused on developing innovative solutions for robotic surgery. Founded in 2014, the company has created a robotic surgery platform that leverages advanced computer vision, artificial intelligence, and robotics to assist surgeons during complex procedures. Its flagship product, the Smart Tissue Autonomous Robot (STAR), aims to improve surgical outcomes by enhancing intraoperative decision-making and reducing the risk of unintended surgical errors. By utilizing a patent-protected surgical software platform, Activ Surgical strives to transform surgical vision and enable safer, more efficient surgeries through the integration of augmented reality and AI-driven technologies.

Service

Seed Round in 2017
Service gets you paid when your flight is delayed or cancelled.

Carnivore Inc.

Seed Round in 2017
Makers of Clan HQ, mobile messenger for mobile gamers.

Ledger Investing

Seed Round in 2017
Ledger Investing Inc. operates an online marketplace that connects insurers with institutional investors seeking to invest in various classes of insurance risk. Founded in 2016 and based in Washington, D.C., the platform allows asset managers, pension funds, hedge funds, and family offices to access a new asset class that offers the potential for returns uncorrelated with broader capital markets. The company capitalizes on recent trends where significant capital influx from long-term institutional investors is directed towards direct insurance investments. Additionally, Ledger Investing leverages technology to transform business models and create efficient marketplaces, enhancing the connection between buyers and sellers in the insurance sector. The firm is supported by Y Combinator.

Armory

Seed Round in 2017
Armory, Inc. is an enterprise software company based in San Mateo, California, that specializes in continuous delivery solutions. Founded in 2016, the company commercializes the open-source deployment platform, Spinnaker, which was originally developed by Netflix and Google. Armory offers several key products, including Hosted Spinnaker, a cloud-based management solution that enhances user management and deployment analytics; Armory Deploy, which allows users to set up a production-ready Spinnaker environment on-premises; and Armory Elevate, a tool designed to identify and prevent problematic deployments. The platform supports deployment to various cloud environments, including AWS, GCP, and Azure, enabling organizations to automate and manage software delivery at scale while ensuring reliability and security.

Voicea

Seed Round in 2017
Voicea is a technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence-based enterprise voice assistant software designed to enhance meeting productivity. Its flagship product, the Enterprise Voice Assistant (EVA), functions as an intelligent meeting facilitator by listening, taking notes, and identifying key decisions and action items during meetings. This capability allows users to make meetings searchable and ensures that discussions translate into actionable initiatives. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Voicea was formerly known as Voicera until its rebranding in December 2018. The company operates as a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, Inc., and is led by professionals with experience from major technology firms.

Stacks

Series A in 2017
Stacks is a mobile communications company based in Melbourne, Australia, that specializes in branded contact sharing solutions. The company provides innovative business cards for iPhone users, enabling them to share contact information seamlessly via iOS 7 and AirDrop. Users can efficiently organize the business cards they receive into customized stacks based on categories such as company, profession, or event. Additionally, any updates made to contact details are automatically synchronized with their contacts, ensuring that information remains current and accessible. Stacks focuses on enhancing the way individuals manage and share their professional connections.

OneName

Venture Round in 2017
Onename is a registrar (like GoDaddy) for the .id namespace on the Blockstack network.

Twelve

Venture Round in 2017
Twelve, formerly known as Opus 12, is a Berkeley, California-based company that specializes in recycling carbon dioxide emissions into valuable chemicals and fuels. Founded in 2015, the company has developed innovative technology that can be integrated with any source of CO₂ emissions. By utilizing only water and electricity as inputs, Twelve transforms captured carbon dioxide into essential products such as methane, ethylene, and ethanol. The firm aims to provide a cost-competitive alternative to petroleum-derived chemicals and fuels, thereby addressing carbon emissions while simultaneously creating economically viable solutions.

Prospect Bio

Seed Round in 2016
Prospect Bio designs and develops biosensors for the detection of small molecules. The company is headquartered in Brisbane, California.

Castle

Seed Round in 2016
Castle provides advanced fraud detection and prevention solutions tailored for online businesses of all sizes. By offering technology that was once exclusive to banks and large financial institutions, Castle enables various customer-facing applications—including e-commerce platforms, mobile apps, and cryptocurrency services—to safeguard user accounts against unauthorized access. The company's APIs facilitate account hijack protection by monitoring user behavior through device fingerprinting, keystroke analysis, browsing history, and numerous other indicators. In the event of suspicious activity, both administrators and account owners receive immediate alerts, empowering them to respond swiftly and effectively to potential threats.

Teampay

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Teampay is a developer of a distributed spend management platform that aims to transform the corporate card experience for modern businesses. The platform allows organizations to manage employee spending through a user-friendly workflow that connects spenders with finance teams. By enabling real-time requests, approvals, and tracking of expenditures, Teampay addresses common challenges such as policy misalignment, lack of transparency, and unpredictable spending. Its solutions help companies streamline their purchasing processes, ensuring that resources are focused on growth rather than administrative overhead. Teampay's approach integrates critical data into existing systems, promoting safe and intelligent payment practices.

OneChronos

Seed Round in 2016
OneChronos is an independent, venture backed company using cutting edge technological paradigms to enable the next generation of electronic trading.

CareSkore

Seed Round in 2016
CareSkore Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Union City, California, founded in 2014. It specializes in population health management solutions designed to assist healthcare organizations in transforming data into actionable insights for effective patient intervention and management. CareSkore's web and mobile platform utilizes multivariate predictive analysis to measure and manage clinical and financial risks continuously, ultimately aiming to reduce costs and optimize revenues. The company serves a diverse clientele, including hospitals, health systems, accountable care organizations, and managed care organizations. Its offerings include data aggregation, analysis, and reporting capabilities, enabling healthcare providers to enhance their operational efficiency and decision-making processes.

Brave

Seed Round in 2016
Brave Software focuses on increasing browsing speed and safety for users, while growing ad revenue share for content creators. Brave aims to transform the online ad ecosystem with micropayments and a new revenue-sharing solution to give users and publishers a better deal, where fast, safe browsing is the path to a brighter future for the open web.

Eonite Perception

Seed Round in 2016
Eonite Perception Inc. specializes in developing inside-out positional tracking software, which facilitates three-dimensional mapping and ego-tracking using commodity dense depth sensors. This technology is applied in various sectors, including augmented and virtual reality, home-scale 3D scanning, and more. The company's offerings include a positional tracking system designed for headsets and a software development kit for creating applications across multiple industries, such as entertainment, robotics, architecture, engineering, construction, and geographical information systems. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Eonite Perception aims to enhance machine perception, enabling computers to better understand the real world, which is crucial for the future of virtual and augmented reality, as well as robotics and drones.

Loop Genomics

Venture Round in 2016
Loop Genomics is a platform technology for long-read DNA sequencing. Loop Genomics technology transforms short-read DNA sequencers into high-throughput, long-read, single-molecule DNA sequencing machines. Loop Genomics long-read DNA sequencing technology provides phased sequencing solutions across a diverse repertoire of research and clinical applications. Sequencing of partial rRNA gene sequences results in reduced phylogenetic resolution. Full-length, high-throughput, phased sequencing that covers all 16S variable regions is becoming the gold standard for profiling the microbiome. Achieve the highest resolution microbial community profiling with long-read, next-generation sequencing of the microbiome. Characterizing polymorphisms in HLA genes inside and outside of the protein-coding regions is important for organ transplantation compatibility testing and for strengthening causality association studies. The length of homologous sequences between HLA alleles extends beyond the capabilities of short-read sequencing platforms, resulting in diploid ambiguities and a reliance on imputation. Sequence full-length HLA DNA and/or RNA with phased, high throughput, long-read sequencing that resolves allelic discrimination and diploid ambiguity. Viral genetic variability is a major determinant of viral drug resistance and viral vaccine efficacy. Accurately mapping viral genetic variability is a critical step in choosing the optimal course of therapy and developing efficacious vaccines. Key mutations are typically located throughout long stretches of viral genomes, making the retrieval of critical phased data challenging using short-read sequencing technology. Use phased, high-throughput DNA sequencing technology to map key mutations at the quasi-species level and generate a complete phased map of viral populations.

Castle

Seed Round in 2016
Castle provides advanced fraud detection and prevention solutions tailored for online businesses of all sizes. By offering technology that was once exclusive to banks and large financial institutions, Castle enables various customer-facing applications—including e-commerce platforms, mobile apps, and cryptocurrency services—to safeguard user accounts against unauthorized access. The company's APIs facilitate account hijack protection by monitoring user behavior through device fingerprinting, keystroke analysis, browsing history, and numerous other indicators. In the event of suspicious activity, both administrators and account owners receive immediate alerts, empowering them to respond swiftly and effectively to potential threats.

Astranis

Seed Round in 2016
Astranis Space Technologies Corp. is a San Francisco-based company that designs and manufactures small telecommunications satellites aimed at enhancing Internet connectivity. Founded in 2015, Astranis specializes in its MicroGEO technology for geostationary orbit, enabling efficient data transmission to specific terrestrial locations. The company's primary mission is to bridge the digital divide by providing high-speed, reliable internet access to underserved regions at a significantly lower cost than traditional methods. By focusing on connecting the four billion people worldwide who currently lack internet access, Astranis aims to empower governments and businesses to expand internet connectivity and facilitate communication across the globe.

Astranis

Seed Round in 2016
Astranis Space Technologies Corp. is a San Francisco-based company that designs and manufactures small telecommunications satellites aimed at enhancing Internet connectivity. Founded in 2015, Astranis specializes in its MicroGEO technology for geostationary orbit, enabling efficient data transmission to specific terrestrial locations. The company's primary mission is to bridge the digital divide by providing high-speed, reliable internet access to underserved regions at a significantly lower cost than traditional methods. By focusing on connecting the four billion people worldwide who currently lack internet access, Astranis aims to empower governments and businesses to expand internet connectivity and facilitate communication across the globe.

Skymind

Seed Round in 2016
Skymind Inc. is a business intelligence and enterprise software company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2014. The company specializes in developing solutions that classify, cluster, and predict outcomes across various data types, including text, images, video, time series, and sound, to identify patterns that can influence business decisions. Skymind is known for its open-source deep-learning framework, Deeplearning4j, which is designed for use in production environments, and ND4J, a scientific computing library optimized for performance and minimal memory usage. In addition to its core offerings, Skymind's technologies enable businesses to leverage advanced analytics and machine learning to enhance their operational efficiency and decision-making processes.

Precision NanoSystem

Series A in 2015
Precision Nanosystems develops tools and processes for the development and manufacture of nanoparticles for use as medicines and in medical research. It offers NanoAssemblr benchtop instrument for prototyping of nanoparticles, as well as for the development of nanoparticle-based drugs delivering RNA, small-molecule, and protein therapeutics. The company also provides Neuro9Kit for the study of gene function in neurons and glial cells, as well as potent delivery to primary cells; Test9Kit for the study of gene function in various cell types; and Hepato9Kit for the study of gene function in the liver. In addition, it provides instruments, reagents, and services to the life sciences researchers.

Atia Vision

Series B in 2015
Atia Vision, Inc. operates as a medical device company. It develops modular presbyopia correcting intraocular lens to address the needs in intraocular lens replacement market. Atia Vision, Inc. was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Campbell, California.

SKULLY

Seed Round in 2015
SKULLY Technologies, LLC specializes in the design and manufacturing of augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) wearable technology, focusing on products for action sports. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company aims to enhance safety and connectivity for riders through its innovative products. Its flagship product is a motorcycle helmet that integrates advanced technology to promote a safer and more comfortable riding experience.

Quanergy Systems

Series A in 2014
Quanergy Systems, Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in the development and marketing of light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensors and smart perception software solutions. Founded in 2012, the company offers both mechanical and solid-state LiDAR sensors designed for a variety of applications, including mapping, security, industrial automation, and smart city initiatives. Quanergy's Flow Management Platform utilizes AI technology to facilitate real-time analysis for tasks such as people counting, object detection, and tracking. Their products are recognized for their competitive pricing, performance, and reliability, making them suitable for mass deployment across diverse sectors such as transportation, agriculture, robotics, and more. Quanergy aims to enhance safety, efficiency, and overall quality of life through its innovative sensing solutions.

Fuel Powered (fuelpowered.com)

Venture Round in 2014
Fuel Powered delivers operable, cloud-based, Feature-as-a-Service that maximizes bottom line results for mobile games. Fuel Powered enables game developers to easily transform player experiences, amplify and lengthen their game’s success, while delivering exceptional bottom line results. Fuel Powered is the layer that brings new experiences, increased player LTV and improved retention directly to your game. Fuel Powered's team has over 100 years of learning amongst them in building amazing gaming experiences at companies such as EA, Microsoft, Sega, 2K and Ubisoft. They are passionate about providing a truly premium experience for game developers and publishers as well as the players. The company was founded in 2011 and has raised $6m in total through series A from investors such as Rising Tide Fund and Middle East Venture Partners.

Delivery Agent

Series F in 2014
Delivery Agent, Inc. specializes in transforming audiences into revenue-generating customers for major brands and media companies globally. The company provides innovative technology solutions, including ShopTV, which allows viewers to engage with and purchase products directly from advertisements and television shows via web, mobile, and advanced television applications. It also offers a cloud-based shopping platform that facilitates omni-channel commerce, delivering personalized product recommendations based on the content consumers are viewing. Delivery Agent collaborates with an array of partners, including broadcasters, advertisers, multi-video programming distributors, and smart TV manufacturers, to enhance the shopping experience and streamline revenue generation. Founded in 2001 and based in San Francisco, Delivery Agent faced significant financial challenges, filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2016, which later converted to Chapter 7 in 2017.

AdStage

Series A in 2014
AdStage, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing a cloud-based advertisement management platform. This platform enables advertisers to create, launch, and manage targeted advertising campaigns across various social networks while automating tasks and generating comprehensive dashboards and reports. AdStage's tools allow marketers to consolidate and analyze their advertising efforts, evaluate campaign performance through customizable dashboards, and schedule actions based on specific time zones. Incorporated in 2012, the company serves a diverse range of industries, providing essential modules for automation, data integration, and reporting. As a subsidiary of TapClicks, AdStage supports marketers in demonstrating the return on ad spend and facilitating data-driven decision-making for business growth.

Womply

Venture Round in 2014
Womply, founded in 2011, is a technology company focused on helping local businesses succeed in the digital landscape. It provides a local commerce platform that includes a range of applications, APIs, and financial tools tailored for over 500,000 American businesses. Womply's offerings are underpinned by the Womply Commerce Graph, a proprietary data asset that delivers comprehensive insights into local commerce dynamics. The platform features tools for online presence management, reputation management, and customer and revenue analytics, enabling local businesses to effectively manage their operations, marketing efforts, and growth strategies.

Parlio

Seed Round in 2014
Parlio is a social network that connects global citizens to share and discuss perspectives on various subjects. It was founded in 2014 and is based in Palo Alto, California.

Womply

Venture Round in 2014
Womply, founded in 2011, is a technology company focused on helping local businesses succeed in the digital landscape. It provides a local commerce platform that includes a range of applications, APIs, and financial tools tailored for over 500,000 American businesses. Womply's offerings are underpinned by the Womply Commerce Graph, a proprietary data asset that delivers comprehensive insights into local commerce dynamics. The platform features tools for online presence management, reputation management, and customer and revenue analytics, enabling local businesses to effectively manage their operations, marketing efforts, and growth strategies.

Swivl

Seed Round in 2013
Swivl, Inc. specializes in a robotic video accessory platform designed to enhance video capture and sharing for educational and professional purposes. The Swivl Robot, in conjunction with its Capture app and cloud services, allows users to create multimedia videos easily, transforming mobile devices into control centers for video recording. This technology eliminates the need for a camera operator, improves audio quality through wireless solutions, and provides both local and remote control options for collaboration. Swivl's products cater to various sectors, including K-12 education, higher education, and corporate training, facilitating applications such as flipped classrooms, lecture capture, and video conferencing. The company offers its products through online sales, service partners, and various resellers across the United States and Canada. Founded in 2010 and based in San Carlos, California, Swivl prioritizes user-friendly and secure video hosting solutions compliant with educational privacy regulations.

BDNA

Series D in 2007
BDNA transforms enterprise asset data by enriching it with market context to vastly simplify integrations, accelerate business transformation and improve decision-making. Leveraging Technopedia®, the most trusted and comprehensive hardware and software asset information source, BDNA leverages automation, a team of content experts and a proven quality framework to reconcile and normalize enterprise asset data to improve all processes and projects. Technopedia’s content library categorizes more than 2 million products from 34,000 suppliers with 2,500 daily updates, providing business-critical information such as compatibility, support dates, end-of life, migration data, current manufacturer and version, and much more. Eliminating manual processes and bottlenecks, BDNA delivers automated and scalable solutions, improving visibility, compliance and time to market. Based in Mountain View, Calif., BDNA operates globally with customers across all segments and markets. For more information, please visit www.bdna.com.
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