Sand Hill Angels

Sand Hill Angels, established in 2000, is a prominent angel investor group based in Mountain View, California, comprising over 60 successful Silicon Valley technology professionals. The group is dedicated to supporting and growing startup companies, with a focus on seed-stage technology investments across North America. They typically invest between $300,000 to $500,000 in private companies, with a pre-money valuation of less than $5 million. Sand Hill Angels' investment preferences span various sectors, including clean technology, Internet startups, information sciences, and life sciences, with a particular interest in semiconductors, enterprise software, storage, communications, medical devices, diagnostics, and bioinformatics. The group collaborates openly with venture capital funds, other angel organizations, and the broader Bay Area ecosystem to foster the growth of technology startups.

Adam Au

Investor

Amos Ben-Meir

Angel

Harper Cheng

Investor

Francis DaCosta

Investor

Joseph Epstein

Investor

Alicia Castillo Holley

Investor

Gregory Horner MD

Investor and Board Director, Diversity Equity Inclusion

Tim Kelly

CFO

Alan Leong

Investor

Jinpei Li

Investor

Rajan Perkash MD

Investor

Douglas Tsui

Investor

Frank Willemsen

President

Owen Wu Ph.D

Investor

727 past transactions

VIAN Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2024
VIAN Therapeutics is an early-stage biotechnology company focused on transforming retinal disease treatment. Its lead product, a first-in-class non-invasive eyedrop, aims to replace invasive injections for conditions like age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema.

Earthshot Labs

Venture Round in 2024
Earthshot Labs is a developer of a climate mitigation platform focused on ecological restoration on a global scale. The company utilizes an AI-powered platform to connect investors, carbon buyers, and land stewards, facilitating the financing of projects that promote ecological restoration while ensuring equity for local communities. Its comprehensive tool allows users to algorithmically identify specific regenerative strategies tailored to individual land parcels, ultimately enabling clients to maximize both the natural and economic potential of their land. Through its innovative approach, Earthshot Labs aims to enhance ecosystem regeneration and contribute to climate solutions worldwide.

PulzAid

Pre Seed Round in 2023
PulzAid is a managed marketplace focused on providing healthcare services to injured workers. It facilitates access to telehealth, mobile imaging, specialists, and diagnostic services through its specialized software and established relationships with orthopedic surgeons and occupational medicine doctors. By offering on-demand video consultations, in-person nurse visits, lab testing, and prescription services, PulzAid aims to expedite the treatment process for employees, enabling them to return to work more quickly and in better health. The company's approach not only addresses workplace injuries but also seeks to reduce associated costs and liabilities for employers, particularly in managing workers' compensation claims.

PrivacyHawk

Seed Round in 2023
PrivacyHawk is a consumer privacy platform that empowers individuals to manage their personal data effectively. The company provides an automated solution for opting out, unsubscribing, and deleting personal information from numerous databases that may exploit clients' data. By streamlining these processes, PrivacyHawk helps users reduce their digital footprint and enhance their privacy, thereby lowering the risks associated with scams, spam, and identity theft. The platform focuses on enabling individuals to regain control over their private information, promoting a safer online experience.

GaeaStar

Seed Round in 2023
GaeaStar manufactures eco-friendly single-use cups using patented technology that prints thin clay cups from locally sourced materials. This innovative approach aims to reduce waste and promote sustainability in the face of increasing pressure to move away from traditional, non-recyclable cups.

MOGL

Seed Round in 2023
MOGL connects brands with athletes for marketing campaigns, offering services such as influencer campaigns, affiliate marketing, appearances, and brand ambassadors. They facilitate compliant marketplace transactions, ensuring safety and security for both parties.

BG Networks

Seed Round in 2023
BG Networks is an IoT cybersecurity software company focused on enabling security across connected devices. It provides low-code automation tools to add tailored security for automotive, industrial, consumer, and healthcare applications. The company's Security Automation Tool helps engineers quickly improve security and shorten development cycles while leveraging in-silicon security features. By removing barriers for embedded engineers, BG Networks makes robust cybersecurity attainable in applications even for developers without a cybersecurity background, enabling them to implement complex security protocols that protect against adversaries. The company emphasizes easy-to-use tooling that accelerates secure product development and reduces time-to-market for IoT devices.

Speechlab

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Speechlab is a platform for speech-to-speech translation designed for professional creators, OTT media, and online education. It provides speech-to-speech translation with features such as media accessibility, localization, live interpretation, and automated dubbing for professionally produced audio and video, offered on a freemium basis to automate translation workflows and enable multilingual content creation and distribution.

Logomix

Seed Round in 2023
Logomix is a trailblazing synthetic biology company specializing in precise, large-scale manipulation of genomic sequences within human cells. Its proprietary Geno-Writingâ„¢ platform enables Mb-scale genetic alterations, facilitating the development of advanced cell therapies and unlocking potential applications across solid tumors and genetic diseases.

MoviePass

Seed Round in 2023
MoviePass Inc. is a subscription-based service that allows customers in the United States to attend movies in theaters for a fixed monthly fee. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York, the company enables users to check into their chosen theaters using a mobile application, which also facilitates sharing their movie experiences on social networks. Customers can rate their movies and theater visits after watching. MoviePass was designed to provide access to numerous theatrical releases without blackout dates, catering to avid moviegoers. However, the company filed for voluntary liquidation under Chapter 7 in January 2020, marking the end of its operations as it entered joint administration with its parent company.

Aerolane

Seed Round in 2023
Aerolane is a logistics company that specializes in innovative air freight services, offering fast and affordable middle-mile delivery solutions. Founded in 2021, the company leverages proprietary technology to maximize aircraft capacity, enhancing the productivity and sustainability of cargo flights. With a team that possesses extensive experience in logistics and aviation, Aerolane serves a diverse range of clients, including government, commercial, and defense sectors. By focusing on efficient logistics methods, Aerolane aims to provide same-day shipping options that rival traditional ground transportation costs, thereby transforming the air logistics landscape.

Hello Divorce

Seed Round in 2022
Hello Divorce is an online platform streamlining the divorce process. It offers self-service tools and expert assistance, utilizing AI-powered software to guide users through proceedings, reducing time and cost by up to a third and tenfold respectively.

Femtosense

Series A in 2022
Femtosense is a technology company specializing in the development of ultra-energy-efficient neural network models aimed at facilitating large-scale neural network processing at the edge. The company's innovative models leverage nonlinear dynamics and space-time sparsity, drawing inspiration from biological neural networks, to achieve high performance-per-joule on complex processing tasks. This technology enables businesses to implement user interfaces characterized by ultra-low latency and low power consumption, while also ensuring complete user privacy.

Magnetic Insight

Series B in 2022
Magnetic Insight, Inc. is a company specializing in magnetic particle imaging (MPI), an innovative imaging modality that detects iron oxide nanoparticle tracers through time-varying magnetic fields. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Alameda, California, the company offers several key products, including the MOMENTUM imager, a pre-clinical MPI solution designed to produce high-quality images using advanced magnetic field gradients and proprietary reconstruction processes. Additionally, Magnetic Insight develops VivoTrax, a nanoparticle for cell tracking and as a blood pool agent, and Hyper, an add-on module for the MOMENTUM system that facilitates targeted magnetic hyperthermia treatment. The company's technology enables real-time monitoring of biological events, making significant strides in areas such as quantitative cell tracking, imaging of vascular function, and research into regenerative medicine and CAR-T cell therapies.

Wingsure

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Wingsure is a digital insurance enterprise focused on providing innovative risk management solutions for farmers. By leveraging advanced technology, the company offers a platform that delivers personalized insurance products and advisory services tailored specifically for small farmers. Wingsure aims to enhance financial resilience and economic empowerment within rural communities, ensuring sustainable livelihoods through simplified access to essential insurance coverage. Through its farmer-first approach, the company addresses the unique challenges faced by agricultural stakeholders, striving to create a more secure and stable environment for their operations.

Trash Warrior

Series A in 2022
Founded in 2019, Trash Warrior specializes in on-demand junk removal services, including cardboard recycling, weed removal, graffiti cleaning, exterior maintenance, gardening, and power washing. Based in San Francisco, the company combines independent contractors with tech-enabled solutions to provide reliable, convenient waste management.

Isabl

Seed Round in 2022
Isabl is a startup focused on developing advanced diagnostic assays for cancer through whole-genome and RNA sequencing. Founded in 2020 after incubating its technology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center from 2015 to 2019, Isabl participated in the Winter 2020 batch of Y Combinator and has attracted significant funding, including a $3 million seed round and a $2 million SBIR grant from the National Cancer Institute. The company received FDA Breakthrough Device designation in 2021, recognizing the innovative nature of its cancer diagnostic tests. Isabl's platform is designed to efficiently analyze cancer patients' genomes while ensuring data reproducibility and supporting bioinformatics operations, thereby facilitating data-driven automation for oncology centers. Led by founders Dr. Elli Papaemmanuil, Dr. Andrew Kung, and Juan Medina, Isabl's team combines expertise in precision medicine, computational biology, and software engineering, focusing on biomarker discovery and clinical decision support for pediatric and rare solid cancers.

Future Family

Series B in 2022
Founded in 2016, Future Family offers subscription-based fertility care plans. These plans cover all healthcare costs, including personal fertility planning, clinic matching, dedicated nurse concierge services, digital health platforms, and procedures like IVF and egg freezing.

Anzu.io

Series B in 2022
Anzu.io, Inc. is an innovative advertising company that specializes in integrating brand advertisements seamlessly into digital game environments, including mobile, PC, console, and the metaverse. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with an additional office in Berlin, Germany, Anzu provides a non-disruptive in-game ad solution that prioritizes player experience while enabling advertisers to engage with their target audiences programmatically. The company utilizes a patented 3D ad tracking engine for viewability measurement and partners with established AdTech vendors to ensure compliance with industry standards. Anzu's platform supports various game engines and offers developers a comprehensive ad monetization solution, allowing them to enhance revenue through strategically placed ads that align with gameplay. By catering to both brands and game developers, Anzu aims to improve the advertising landscape in gaming, making it more effective for advertisers while enriching the experience for players.

Frontdesk

Series B in 2022
Founded in 2017, Frontdesk operates a digital platform for short-term rentals across the United States. It offers fully managed properties for business and vacation travelers, handling booking, cleaning, pricing, messaging, and guest screening through its proprietary technology stack.

AlphaFlow

Convertible Note in 2022
AlphaFlow, Inc. is a technology-driven investment company based in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in New York. Founded in 2015, AlphaFlow operates an online investment platform focused on real estate assets, specifically providing professionally managed portfolios of real estate loans to institutional investors and accredited individuals. The platform underwrites loans from residential real estate lenders nationwide, utilizing over 50 evaluation factors to identify optimal investment opportunities. By automating best practices in investment management, including diversification and data analytics, AlphaFlow allows investors to benefit from a simplified and intelligent approach to real estate investing without the high fees associated with traditional methods. This enables clients to build and manage diversified investment portfolios across multiple states and loan types, offering access to previously inaccessible asset classes while generating high-income streams through debt-based real estate investments.

Natural Fiber Welding

Series B in 2022
Natural Fiber Welding, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Peoria, Illinois, specializes in the manufacture and supply of sustainable fabrics and materials derived from natural fibers. The company has developed a circularity platform that produces high-performance, plastic-free materials from plants, which are applicable across various industries, including fashion, footwear, automotive, and upholstery. By integrating its innovative technology into existing supply chains, Natural Fiber Welding enables brands to design and scale environmentally friendly products, thereby promoting sustainability in material usage.

PlusPlus

Seed Round in 2022
PlusPlus offers a SaaS platform for technical professionals' learning and development. It automates employee onboarding, workshops, and tech-talks at scale, helping companies attract and retain employees.

Swiftly

Series B in 2022
Swiftly, Inc. is a technology company that develops and markets applications tailored for supermarkets and retailers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Shelton, Washington, Swiftly provides a platform that enables retailers to offer personalized deals, manage loyalty points, facilitate lane checkout, and implement subscription services for their customers. The company’s solutions empower retailers to leverage digital tools akin to those used by large retail chains and e-commerce platforms, allowing store managers to effectively distribute relevant deals to individual shoppers, track consumer behavior, and provide tailored product recommendations.

Finless Foods

Series B in 2022
Finless Foods is a biotechnology company that uses cellular agriculture to develop cell-cultured seafood products as sustainable alternatives for human consumption. It grows marine-animal cells to create seafood substitutes, including bluefin tuna, with the goal of offering responsibly produced options that support ocean health and reduce overfishing. Founded in 2017 and based in Emeryville, California, the company concentrates on expanding dietary choices while addressing environmental impacts of traditional seafood.

ICON

Series B in 2022
ICON is a construction technologies company that focuses on revolutionizing homebuilding through the use of 3D printing, robotics, software, and advanced materials. The company specializes in constructing single-story, mid-size homes, particularly in developing countries, allowing for faster and more cost-effective building compared to traditional methods. By leveraging innovative technologies, ICON aims to address the housing needs of underserved communities, streamlining the construction process for engineers and builders alike.

Alto Pharmacy

Series E in 2022
Founded in 2015, Alto Pharmacy is America's leading digital pharmacy, transforming the $500 billion pharmaceutical industry. It combines expert pharmacist care with purpose-built technology to deliver a more convenient and affordable medication experience for customers. With over three million prescriptions fulfilled and expansion into twelve markets, Alto offers medication management and scheduled delivery through its mobile app, boasting an industry-leading NPS score of 86.

OWL Autonomous Imaging

Series A in 2022
Owl Autonomous Imaging, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Fairport, New York. The company specializes in developing advanced imaging solutions, including a two-color infrared camera designed for the US Air Force and a cutting-edge 4D camera that integrates 1550nm Flash-LiDAR with thermal imaging. These innovations target the automotive mobility and industrial markets, offering Monocular 3D Thermal Rangingâ„¢ capabilities that enhance safety in various conditions by leveraging deep learning techniques to produce dense range maps from heat signatures without the need for external illumination. Co-founded by Chuck Gershman, who has extensive experience in the semiconductor industry and a track record of successful entrepreneurial ventures, Owl Autonomous Imaging aims to revolutionize how sensing technology is applied in autonomous vehicles and other sectors.

LeaseLock

Convertible Note in 2022
LeaseLock is a technology company that replaces security deposits with insurance, streamlining the rental process. It uses AI to optimize coverage based on property history and integrates seamlessly into online leasing platforms, resulting in improved conversion rates and reduced risk for property owners.

Lincode

Venture Round in 2022
Lincode is an AI-driven technology company specializing in advanced machine vision and defect detection for manufacturing. Its platform uses pre-trained models and a no-code interface to deliver real-time quality inspections and defect identification across materials such as plastics, fabric, semiconductors, and metals, supporting applications from visual inspection to reporting and analytics. The system can be deployed on premises with edge AI for low latency processing and integrates with existing machine vision setups to serve automotive, aerospace, electronics, packaging, and related industries. By enabling configurable defect tolerances per defect or camera, it supports both automated and manual inspection workflows, helping manufacturers reduce waste, improve productivity, and lower costs. Lincode was established in 2018 and is based in Menlo Park, California, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India.

Petal

Series D in 2022
Petal Card, Inc. is a credit card company focused on providing financial access to individuals without traditional credit histories, such as students and immigrants. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, the company utilizes machine learning to analyze users' digital financial records, allowing for cash flow underwriting as an alternative to conventional credit scoring. This innovative approach enables Petal to offer higher credit limits and lower rates compared to competing credit cards. The company's flagship product, the Petal Visa, is designed to promote responsible spending and credit-building, accompanied by a user-friendly digital application for managing payments. Petal aims to make credit more honest, simple, and accessible, fostering a financial environment that encourages users to succeed.

GaeaStar

Venture Round in 2022
GaeaStar manufactures eco-friendly single-use cups using patented technology that prints thin clay cups from locally sourced materials. This innovative approach aims to reduce waste and promote sustainability in the face of increasing pressure to move away from traditional, non-recyclable cups.

Movellus

Series B in 2022
Founded in 2014, Movellus designs and manufactures mixed-signal semiconductors for the semiconductor market. Its product portfolio includes clock generators/PLLs, locked loops, programmable oscillators, pulse width modulators, and near threshold analogs. Serving semiconductor and systems companies across AI, networking, and FPGA segments, Movellus operates from San Jose, California with additional offices in Silicon Valley, California; Ann Arbor, Michigan; and Toronto, Canada.

Wingsure

Seed Round in 2022
Wingsure is a digital insurance enterprise focused on providing innovative risk management solutions for farmers. By leveraging advanced technology, the company offers a platform that delivers personalized insurance products and advisory services tailored specifically for small farmers. Wingsure aims to enhance financial resilience and economic empowerment within rural communities, ensuring sustainable livelihoods through simplified access to essential insurance coverage. Through its farmer-first approach, the company addresses the unique challenges faced by agricultural stakeholders, striving to create a more secure and stable environment for their operations.

Raydium

Convertible Note in 2022
Raydium is an automated market maker (AMM) operating on the Solana blockchain. It leverages the central order book of Serum DEX to facilitate swift trades and shared liquidity, offering users new ways to earn yield.

Encounter AI

Seed Round in 2022
Encounter AI is a technology company specializing in voice ordering systems designed to automate the ordering process in the restaurant industry. Its innovative solutions integrate seamlessly with drive-thru systems, kiosks, and tablets, allowing customers to place orders, receive confirmations, and potentially make payments without the need for human interaction. By leveraging a technology stack developed from research by SRI International, Encounter AI enhances operational efficiency and improves the customer experience for businesses in the food service sector.

Sprout

Seed Round in 2022
Sprout is a communication software platform that enables users to create, meet, and engage in customizable virtual spaces. It offers features such as drag-and-drop image sharing, document discussion, space customization, and user matching based on vibe and style.

Collagia

Seed Round in 2022
Collagia is a SaaS company specializing in enterprise business intelligence. It uniquely combines image and industry data with machine learning, making complex insights accessible to users.

Aligned Carbon

Convertible Note in 2022
Aligned Carbon Inc. is a manufacturer of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) specifically designed for the integrated circuit industry. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company produces semiconductor-pure, aligned CNTs that are available on industry-standard wafers at a manufacturing scale. These CNTs are uniquely aligned in arrays that cover full semiconductor substrates and can be purified to be either entirely semiconducting or metallic. Aligned Carbon's technology facilitates a transition away from traditional silicon, allowing semiconductor foundries to achieve significant improvements in speed, energy efficiency, and performance in applications such as logic processing, signal processing, and advanced sensing technologies. The company's innovations enable clients to enhance computing applications through the integration of carbon nanotube logic with conventional silicon logic and memory, thereby addressing growing demands in the semiconductor sector.

AvantStay

Series B in 2021
Founded in 2016, AvantStay specializes in vacation home rentals. It operates across over 60 cities worldwide, offering a curated experience through its proprietary tech platform, which facilitates bookings and manages properties.

Hooray Foods

Seed Round in 2021
Hooray Foods, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in producing plant-based meat products, specifically designed to mimic the taste and cooking experience of traditional bacon. Utilizing a proprietary fat encapsulation technique, Hooray Foods creates products that sizzle, smell, and taste like real bacon while being gluten-free, soy-free, nitrite-free, and hormone-free. The company aims to provide consumers with a healthy, affordable, and flavorful alternative to bacon, catering to those looking to reduce meat consumption without sacrificing taste. Hooray Foods sells its products through various partners, markets, and cafes, making plant-based options accessible to a wider audience.

Commonwealth Fusion

Series B in 2021
Founded in 2017, Commonwealth Fusion is a research company developing fusion energy through an inexhaustible power plant. It combines proven physics with revolutionary superconducting magnet technology to accelerate the path to commercial fusion energy.

2TM

Series B in 2021
2TM creates an infrastructure for the financial market in blockchain, ensuring efficiency and security in funding and investment operations. It was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Stellar Cyber

Series B in 2021
Stellar Cyber develops a comprehensive security platform that provides application and data protection services for organizations. Its platform offers data-driven cybersecurity, pervasive data collection, big data processing, event detection, artificial intelligence, high-fidelity alerting, next-gen SIEM, network security, intelligent Next-Gen SOC, asset management, log management, automated SOC, and security across clouds and containers.

Fund That Flip

Series B in 2021
Fund That Flip, Inc. is an online investment platform specializing in short-term loans for residential real estate redevelopment projects. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Cleveland, Ohio, the company connects accredited investors with real estate redevelopers by underwriting and originating projects. Fund That Flip focuses on facilitating investments in borrower-dependent notes, allowing investors to participate in the residential rehab loan market. The platform aims to generate passive wealth for peer-to-peer lenders while contributing to community restoration efforts across the United States through its network of experienced redevelopers. Fund That Flip has been recognized for its rapid growth, earning a spot on the 2019 Inc. 500 list of the nation's fastest-growing private companies.

Bionaut Labs

Series B in 2021
Founded in 2016, Bionaut Labs specializes in developing intra-tissue navigation platforms using micro-robots for precise anatomical targeting. Its innovative technology enables remote-controlled delivery of therapeutics to challenging clinical settings, revolutionizing the treatment of central nervous system disorders and other diseases.

Jackpocket

Series D in 2021
Jackpocket, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2013 that operates a mobile application enabling users to buy official state lottery tickets conveniently. The app, available on iOS and Android devices, serves as a licensed third-party lottery courier, allowing players to order tickets for their preferred games, check results, participate in lottery pools to increase their chances of winning, and receive alerts for any winnings. The platform promotes a secure and responsible approach to lottery participation, having facilitated over $450 million in lottery prizes, including a record-breaking $9.4 million win in New Jersey. Jackpocket operates in numerous states, including Arizona, New York, and Texas, with plans to expand into more markets.

Mythical Games

Series C in 2021
Mythical Games Inc. is a game technology studio founded in 2018 and based in Sherman Oaks, California, with an additional office in Seattle, Washington. The company develops blockchain-based games and aims to create a new generation of gaming experiences by enabling true ownership of digital assets, verifiable scarcity, and integrated secondary markets. Its flagship title, Blankos, is a casual multiplayer game where players can buy, trade, and sell their unique designs. Mythical Games also provides tools for content creators and brands, allowing them to customize and own game assets. By fostering a decentralized gaming ecosystem, the company brings players, developers, and content creators together, promoting personalized experiences and driving consumer adoption of distributed ledger technology through innovative gaming products.

Kneron

Series B in 2021
Kneron is a designer and developer of integrated software and hardware edge AI solutions, offering AI System-on-Chips, neural processing units, and on-device visual recognition software. The company enables real-time recognition, inference, and analysis on devices without cloud connectivity, supporting smart homes, smart surveillance, smartphones, wearables, robots, drones, and IoT devices. Its technology enables local AI workloads with low latency for a range of consumer and industrial applications. Founded in 2015, Kneron is headquartered in San Diego, with offices in Taipei, Zhuhai, and Shenzhen.

Apollo

Series B in 2021
Apollo is a revenue platform offering a scalable go-to-market solution for sales and marketing teams. The platform consolidates data on contacts and companies into a single interface, enabling users to identify, analyze, and engage potential customers throughout the lifecycle. It provides access to verified data for more than 210 million B2B contacts and about 35 million companies worldwide, supporting targeted outreach and conversion and helping revenue professionals find accurate information, nurture leads, and accelerate sales velocity.

Drip Capital

Series C in 2021
Drip Capital Inc. is a financial technology company that specializes in providing credit solutions to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in cross-border trade, particularly in developing markets. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with an additional office in Mumbai, India, Drip Capital offers a range of trade finance products, including invoice factoring, export finance, and receivables factoring. The company utilizes an automated risk assessment model to facilitate quick and hassle-free access to financing, thus streamlining the borrowing process for its clients. Drip Capital's platform leverages multiple data sources for underwriting transactions, enabling SMEs to obtain collateral-free loans and lines of credit to support their working capital needs. The team comprises experienced professionals from prestigious institutions, and the company is supported by notable investors from Silicon Valley.

Saildrone

Series C in 2021
Saildrone designs and manufactures wind- and solar-powered autonomous surface vehicles, called Saildrones, to collect ocean data at scale. Founded in 2012 and based in Alameda, California, the company provides high-resolution ocean datasets for climate research, weather forecasting, oceanography, mapping, fish stock analysis, and environmental monitoring. Its vehicles carry sensors and proprietary AI to deliver long-duration, real-time data above and below the sea surface, enabling governments, researchers, and commercial clients to monitor maritime conditions, support border protection and critical infrastructure security, and prevent ecological disasters. Saildrone operates globally, contributing data used to improve planetary models and decision-making across maritime domains.

Magnetic Insight

Series B in 2021
Magnetic Insight, Inc. is a company specializing in magnetic particle imaging (MPI), an innovative imaging modality that detects iron oxide nanoparticle tracers through time-varying magnetic fields. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Alameda, California, the company offers several key products, including the MOMENTUM imager, a pre-clinical MPI solution designed to produce high-quality images using advanced magnetic field gradients and proprietary reconstruction processes. Additionally, Magnetic Insight develops VivoTrax, a nanoparticle for cell tracking and as a blood pool agent, and Hyper, an add-on module for the MOMENTUM system that facilitates targeted magnetic hyperthermia treatment. The company's technology enables real-time monitoring of biological events, making significant strides in areas such as quantitative cell tracking, imaging of vascular function, and research into regenerative medicine and CAR-T cell therapies.

Carbon Lighthouse

Seed Round in 2021
Carbon Lighthouse, LLC is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in energy solutions for commercial real estate, educational, hospitality, and industrial sectors. Founded in 2010, Carbon Lighthouse focuses on decarbonizing the built environment through its Efficiency Production platform and CLUES® AI software, which help clients achieve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. The company implements a range of measures, including optimizing HVAC systems, installing energy-saving equipment, and providing onsite solar energy solutions. It also offers consulting services for energy sourcing strategies and regulatory assessments. By serving building owners and property managers of various facilities—such as community centers, offices, and schools—Carbon Lighthouse has successfully delivered over $250 million in client value while eliminating more than 584,000 tons of carbon emissions. The company aims to enhance financial performance and support clients in meeting their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives.

Bolt

Series D in 2021
Founded in 2014, Bolt enhances online shopping by offering a seamless checkout platform. It enables secure, logged-in, one-click purchases for shoppers, benefiting retailers like REVOLVE and Casper who use it to reduce cart abandonment and improve customer experience.

Rares.io

Seed Round in 2021
Rares.io operates a social investing platform that enables individuals to invest in the sneaker culture through fractional ownership of rare and collectible sneakers. By offering shares in specific sneakers, Rares eliminates the need for buyers to contend with traditional purchasing challenges, such as long lines or online bots. The platform provides educational resources, including videos and tools, to help users understand the value of their investments based on the unique stories and attributes of each shoe. Sneakers are made available through Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), allowing users to buy and trade shares after the IPO closes. This model not only facilitates investment but also encourages community engagement among sneaker enthusiasts, enabling users to connect, share insights, and trade with one another. By fostering a social environment, Rares.io seeks to create a marketplace that reflects the culture and excitement surrounding sneaker collecting.

Zum

Series D in 2021
Zum Services, Inc., established in 2014, specializes in safe and reliable transportation services for children and youth in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego. The company offers scheduled or on-demand rides, as well as care services like nannies, for school drops and pickups, sports activities, and other needs. Zum's services include single family or carpool rides, one-off rides, babysitting, and stay and watch services, all facilitated through a network of vetted drivers and advanced scheduling technology.

Measure Labs

Seed Round in 2021
Measure Labs is a developer of an AI-enabled platform used for mobile health sensing. This platform enables the remote acquisition of health information for use in risk stratification. The company was founded in 2022 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Baobab Studios

Convertible Note in 2021
Founded in 2015 by Maureen Fan (ex-Zynga) and Eric Darnell (DreamWorks animator), Baobab Studios is a Redwood City, California-based company specializing in creating story-driven cinematic experiences for virtual reality.

Second Front Systems

Convertible Note in 2021
Second Front Systems develops software that facilitates government access to innovative commercial technologies for national security missions. Its flagship product, Atlas Fulcrum, enables identification, assessment, and secure deployment of these technologies. The company also offers program management services and High Technology Council, an enterprise consortium fostering collaboration between market players.

Salted

Venture Round in 2021
Salted is a platform focused on developing and scaling healthier quick-service restaurant brands. The company operates an online cooking tutorial platform that offers subscription-based virtual cooking classes. Subscribers can access a variety of cooking video tutorials via the Internet, allowing aspiring chefs and individuals to learn cooking in an engaging and convenient manner. By providing this digital learning experience, Salted aims to promote better culinary practices without the traditional overhead costs associated with physical restaurant operations.

Eridan

Series B in 2021
Eridan is a Norwegian company specializing in advanced wireless communication technologies. It develops digital sampling radios for 4G, 5G, and beyond, utilizing a unique transceiver architecture that eliminates the need for linear power amplifiers, resulting in significant energy savings.

Anifie

Convertible Note in 2021
Anifie is a platform for online immersive virtual concerts accessed through an application, enabling users to connect with artists and fans, create avatars, purchase tickets, and join live performances, including virtual reality experiences. It serves as a virtual concert room that links artists and audiences and supports social interaction as attendees chat and share content during performances. The platform combines an AI-driven chat environment with multimedia content and uses secure, distributed data storage to give users ownership of their messaging data, reducing reliance on intermediaries and strengthening brand–consumer connections.

SellHound

Debt Financing in 2021
SellHound Inc. operates an online resale platform that leverages artificial intelligence and human intelligence to facilitate the sale of secondhand items. Founded in 2017 and based in Santa Cruz, California, the company serves as an aggregator of secondhand online marketplaces, providing a marketplace directory that assists sellers in determining the optimal areas and prices for their goods. SellHound features a virtual assistant listing application that simplifies the selling process by creating listings with optimized titles, descriptions, and recommended pricing. This innovative platform aims to streamline and enhance the resale experience, making it easier for users to engage in recommerce and promote the reuse of goods.

Biotia

Series A in 2021
Biotia, Inc. is a health technology company based in New York, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing software and laboratory technologies that leverage next-generation DNA sequencing and artificial intelligence to enhance infectious disease discovery and management. By providing tailored microbial surveillance, Biotia's innovative solutions enable clinicians and researchers to identify and mitigate pathogens effectively, thereby reducing hospital-acquired infections and improving patient outcomes. The company's technology empowers healthcare professionals to guide treatment decisions proactively, ultimately aiming to prevent illnesses before they occur.

KidzToPros

Series A in 2021
KidzToPros, LLC is a provider of after-school enrichment programs, specializing in connecting parents with private sports coaches through its online platform. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Fremont, California, the company offers a diverse range of activities, including soccer, basketball, tennis, chess, martial arts, coding, street hockey, lacrosse, cricket, baseball, softball, fun science, and gymnastics. By facilitating access to quality coaching and educational experiences, KidzToPros aims to enhance children's development and promote active lifestyles.

Collectable

Convertible Note in 2021
Collectable is a pioneering fractional investment platform specializing in sports collectibles, enabling investors of all backgrounds to engage in high-end collectibles akin to stock investments. The company facilitates the buying, selling, and trading of equity interests in rare and culturally significant assets, thus enhancing access and liquidity in the collectibles market. By promoting a democratized approach to investment, Collectable aims to elevate the collectibles asset class through increased transparency and optionality. The platform has garnered significant attention from major media outlets, highlighting its role in reshaping the intersection of sports, alternative asset investing, and collectibles.

ZaiNar

Series A in 2021
ZaiNar, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2016 and based in Menlo Park, California, specializing in automatic location tracking solutions. The company has developed a platform that utilizes radio signals to accurately track the real-time locations of various items, including cellphones, vehicles, drones, and IoT devices. ZaiNar’s innovative approach allows for positioning with a range exceeding 200 meters and sub-meter accuracy, making it a scalable and cost-effective alternative to traditional tracking methods. Its technology is particularly advantageous in dynamic industrial environments, where it enables clients to monitor assets without requiring a direct line of sight.

Mast Reforestation

Series A in 2021
Mast Reforestation specializes in restoring forests damaged by wildfires. It offers a comprehensive suite of services, including seed collection, cultivation, planting, monitoring, and financing through carbon removal credits. By removing financial barriers, Mast enables landowners to reforest their lands at no cost, contributing significantly to climate change mitigation.

Sonavi Labs

Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, Sonavi Labs is a medical technology company that develops innovative devices and software. It specializes in analyzing body sounds for disease diagnosis, utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance healthcare provider capabilities.

Thread Robotics

Series A in 2021
Thread Robotics provides medical devices and services with a focus on fertility care. It was founded in 2020 and operates in Mountain View, California.

New Age Meats

Series A in 2021
New Age Meats is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in producing cultivated meat through an innovative automated, data-driven platform that utilizes stem cell technology. By growing meat from animal cells instead of relying on traditional animal slaughter, New Age Meats aims to create healthier and more sustainable food options.

Hungry

Series C in 2021
Hungry is a Washington D.C.-based company that operates a food catering and delivery marketplace. Founded by Eman Pahlavani, Shy Pahlevani, and Jeff Grass, Hungry connects independent chefs with businesses seeking high-quality catered meals. The platform offers a variety of prepared meals for different occasions, allowing businesses to order office lunches from a network of local chefs with curated menus. Hungry is committed to community improvement through initiatives like the ‘Fight Against Hunger’ program, which donates one meal to those in need for every two purchased, and the ‘WeRecycle’ program, which promotes environmental waste reduction by offering biodegradable plates and cutlery. The company has operations in several major U.S. cities, including Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, and New York City, with plans to expand its footprint to 23 cities by the end of 2021.

Membrion

Series A in 2021
Founded in 2016, Membrion specializes in manufacturing and commercializing advanced membrane filtration technologies. Its products are designed to filter molecules under diverse conditions, serving applications such as flow batteries, water purification, fuel cells, and pharmaceuticals.

Omaze

Series C in 2021
Omaze operates a unique online platform that combines fundraising for charitable initiatives with exciting prize experiences. It hosts auctions where donors can bid for chances to win once-in-a-lifetime opportunities such as celebrity encounters, luxury items, or exclusive travel packages. Omaze provides comprehensive services including marketing, content creation, technology support, and fulfillment to facilitate these experiences while raising funds for various causes.

Nanochon

Seed Round in 2021
Nanochon is developing an implantable, 3D-printed cartilage implant designed to replace damaged cartilage and promote new tissue growth in joints, with a focus on knee damage. The device combines 3D printing and a novel nanomaterial to enable on-demand, cost-effective solutions intended to restore joint function and improve outcomes for young and active patients.

Varo Bank

Series E in 2021
Varo Money, Inc. is a digital bank based in San Francisco, California, that offers a range of online banking products and services, including bank and savings accounts, checking accounts, and overdraft protection. Established in 2015 and known for being the only U.S. consumer fintech with a national bank charter, Varo aims to serve as a comprehensive banking partner for millions of Americans, especially those seeking better financial solutions. The company combines fintech innovation with the security of a chartered bank, providing tools and insights to enhance financial resilience for its customers. Varo's platform also includes features such as spending analysis, real-time budgeting, cash flow forecasts, direct deposits, and online bill payments, all designed to empower users to make informed financial decisions and improve their overall financial well-being.

Orchard

Series D in 2021
Orchard is a real estate company that enables home buyers and sellers to transact through a technology-enabled platform and related services. The platform connects users with licensed agents and provides tools such as equity advance loans, listing support, pricing analysis, and concierge upgrades, while integrating mortgage and title services. This approach allows homeowners to purchase a new home before selling their current one, reducing contingent offers and other traditional sale-related inconveniences. Beyond its platform, Orchard offers comprehensive home buying and selling services delivered through its network, focusing on streamlining transactions and improving move experiences.

OWL Autonomous Imaging

Seed Round in 2021
Owl Autonomous Imaging, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Fairport, New York. The company specializes in developing advanced imaging solutions, including a two-color infrared camera designed for the US Air Force and a cutting-edge 4D camera that integrates 1550nm Flash-LiDAR with thermal imaging. These innovations target the automotive mobility and industrial markets, offering Monocular 3D Thermal Rangingâ„¢ capabilities that enhance safety in various conditions by leveraging deep learning techniques to produce dense range maps from heat signatures without the need for external illumination. Co-founded by Chuck Gershman, who has extensive experience in the semiconductor industry and a track record of successful entrepreneurial ventures, Owl Autonomous Imaging aims to revolutionize how sensing technology is applied in autonomous vehicles and other sectors.

Corelight

Series D in 2021
Corelight, Inc. is a provider of network visibility solutions aimed at enhancing cybersecurity for enterprises, government entities, and educational institutions. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company develops a suite of products that includes Corelight sensors and a fleet management system. Its flagship offering is based on Bro, an open-source network analysis framework that delivers actionable, real-time data, enabling security professionals to comprehensively understand network traffic and effectively detect and mitigate cyber threats. In addition to its headquarters, Corelight maintains offices in Santa Clara, California, and Columbus, Ohio, further supporting its commitment to improving network security across various sectors.

Fund That Flip

Series B in 2021
Fund That Flip, Inc. is an online investment platform specializing in short-term loans for residential real estate redevelopment projects. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Cleveland, Ohio, the company connects accredited investors with real estate redevelopers by underwriting and originating projects. Fund That Flip focuses on facilitating investments in borrower-dependent notes, allowing investors to participate in the residential rehab loan market. The platform aims to generate passive wealth for peer-to-peer lenders while contributing to community restoration efforts across the United States through its network of experienced redevelopers. Fund That Flip has been recognized for its rapid growth, earning a spot on the 2019 Inc. 500 list of the nation's fastest-growing private companies.

quip

Series B in 2021
Quip NYC, Inc., operating as quip, is an oral healthcare company based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2014. The company designs, manufactures, and sells a range of oral care products, including electric toothbrushes, toothpastes, refillable floss pick and string, as well as various supplies such as toothbrush heads and travel covers. Quip is notable for being a pioneer in the direct-to-consumer oral care subscription model, providing customers with fresh supplies delivered every three months. In addition to its product offerings, quip also delivers oral care advice and is developing a technology platform to connect users with a network of dental professionals. Through its online platform, quip aims to make oral health simpler, more accessible, and enjoyable for consumers.

Khatabook

Series C in 2021
Khatabook is an Indian SaaS company empowering micro, small, and medium businesses by offering secure and efficient digital ledger solutions. It supports over 20 million registered users across 11+ languages.

ICON

Series B in 2021
ICON is a construction technologies company that focuses on revolutionizing homebuilding through the use of 3D printing, robotics, software, and advanced materials. The company specializes in constructing single-story, mid-size homes, particularly in developing countries, allowing for faster and more cost-effective building compared to traditional methods. By leveraging innovative technologies, ICON aims to address the housing needs of underserved communities, streamlining the construction process for engineers and builders alike.

MycoTechnology

Venture Round in 2021
MycoTechnology is a food technology company based in Aurora, Colorado, that specializes in utilizing fungi-based food-processing platforms to enhance the flavor and nutritional value of agricultural products. Incorporated in 2013, the company addresses challenges in the food, beverage, and flavor industries through innovative solutions. One of its key products, ClearTaste, is an all-natural, GMO-free, organic bitter blocker that is both Kosher and Halal certified, designed to improve the flavor profile of various agricultural offerings. Additionally, MycoTechnology engages in the fermentation of agricultural products using gourmet fungi, producing items such as myceliated chocolate and enhanced coffee beans. The company also develops and licenses technology aimed at naturally improving the flavor characteristics of robusta and arabica coffee, thereby enabling food producers to incorporate healthier ingredients and strengthen brand association.

People.ai

Series D in 2021
People.ai operates a predictive AI platform that automates sales training, coaching, and CRM sync. It helps sales, marketing, and customer success teams uncover revenue opportunities by capturing customer contacts and activities, driving actionable insights.

FreshBooks

Series E in 2021
FreshBooks is a cloud-based accounting software company that simplifies financial management for business owners. Serving customers in over 160 countries, it offers an intuitive platform for invoicing, expense management, online payments, and time tracking. The software is designed to automate time-consuming tasks, allowing small businesses to maintain professional bookkeeping with ease. FreshBooks is recognized for its exceptional customer support, having received multiple accolades for its service quality. With offices in Canada, Croatia, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United States, FreshBooks caters to businesses of all sizes, helping them streamline their financial processes and enhance client engagement.

Encellin

Seed Round in 2021
Encellin Inc., established in 2016, is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California. It specializes in developing innovative thin-film cell encapsulation devices for cell-based therapeutics, aiming to improve the lives of patients with chronic diseases initially focusing on Type 1 diabetes. The company's technology enables encapsulated cells to function as smart molecular factories, providing potential therapeutic solutions.

Bird

Venture Round in 2021
Bird is a micro-mobility company that specializes in designing a vehicle-sharing platform focused on providing affordable and sustainable transportation solutions. The platform facilitates access to shared personal electric vehicles, including e-scooters and electric bicycles, which can be easily picked up and dropped off at various locations. By collaborating with cities, Bird aims to enhance urban mobility, reduce car trips, alleviate traffic congestion, and lower carbon emissions. Operating in multiple locations, including over ten cities in Canada, Bird emphasizes accessibility and environmentally friendly transport options, appealing to communities seeking reliable alternatives to traditional motor vehicles.

Filtricine

Seed Round in 2021
Filtricine is a Santa Clara, California-based biotechnology company focused on cancer therapy through targeted nutrient depletion. The company develops approaches that remove nutrients critical to cancer cell growth, enabling exploitation of cancer-specific metabolic dependencies without traditional drug substances. Through a nutrient modulation platform, Filtricine aims to identify metabolic vulnerabilities in cancers and apply strategies to deprive tumor cells of essential nutrients, potentially slowing or stopping disease progression. Founded in 2017, Filtricine operates as a clinical-stage, venture-backed biotechnology company dedicated to developing therapies that spare normal cells while targeting cancer metabolism.

Parallel Health

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Parallel Health is a skin health company that uses genomics, the skin microbiome, and machine learning to offer end-to-end dermatology solutions. It develops a precision health platform that combines microbial genomics, big data, and AI to enable skin testing, personalized microbiome products, and custom prescriptions for consumers, patients, and clinicians, integrating derm telehealth, microbiome diagnostics, and data-driven skincare therapies to address diverse skin conditions with tailored treatments.

Filtricine

Convertible Note in 2021
Filtricine is a Santa Clara, California-based biotechnology company focused on cancer therapy through targeted nutrient depletion. The company develops approaches that remove nutrients critical to cancer cell growth, enabling exploitation of cancer-specific metabolic dependencies without traditional drug substances. Through a nutrient modulation platform, Filtricine aims to identify metabolic vulnerabilities in cancers and apply strategies to deprive tumor cells of essential nutrients, potentially slowing or stopping disease progression. Founded in 2017, Filtricine operates as a clinical-stage, venture-backed biotechnology company dedicated to developing therapies that spare normal cells while targeting cancer metabolism.

Filtricine

Seed Round in 2021
Filtricine is a Santa Clara, California-based biotechnology company focused on cancer therapy through targeted nutrient depletion. The company develops approaches that remove nutrients critical to cancer cell growth, enabling exploitation of cancer-specific metabolic dependencies without traditional drug substances. Through a nutrient modulation platform, Filtricine aims to identify metabolic vulnerabilities in cancers and apply strategies to deprive tumor cells of essential nutrients, potentially slowing or stopping disease progression. Founded in 2017, Filtricine operates as a clinical-stage, venture-backed biotechnology company dedicated to developing therapies that spare normal cells while targeting cancer metabolism.

OnScale

Convertible Note in 2021
OnScale Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing on-demand scalable engineering simulation software designed to enhance research and development while reducing costs for engineers. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, OnScale offers its Multiphysics CAE software, which facilitates accelerated innovation across various industries, including next-generation technologies such as MEMS IoT, 5G, biomedicine, and autonomous vehicles. This software is utilized for a range of applications, including MEMS and filters, sensors, non-destructive testing, medical devices, and sonar systems. OnScale operates on a Software as a Service (SaaS) model, providing a cloud-based solution with a pay-as-you-go subscription pricing structure.

Rodo

Series B in 2021
Rodo Inc. is a technology-driven company that operates a car leasing software application designed to simplify the process of leasing or purchasing new vehicles. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, Rodo offers users access to a wide array of car listings from over 200 dealerships across the region. The platform employs proprietary technology and data analytics to provide personalized vehicle options based on user preferences, enabling a straightforward mobile-first leasing experience. Rodo's innovative approach eliminates the need for customers to visit dealerships, allowing for a seamless three-step process that includes free vehicle delivery. Formerly known as Honcker Inc., the company rebranded to Rodo in September 2019 to better reflect its mission of enhancing transparency and efficiency in the automotive leasing industry.

Yumi

Convertible Note in 2021
Yumi is a company that specializes in providing science-based meal delivery services for infants and young children. It focuses on producing fresh, nutrient-dense, and low-sugar baby food designed to meet the dietary needs of various age groups. Yumi aims to help parents understand the nutritional value of what they are feeding their children, particularly during the crucial early years of development. By offering a convenient and health-oriented solution, Yumi supports parents in ensuring their children receive optimal nutrition for brain development and overall well-being.

BlackBuck

Series E in 2021
Founded in 2015, BlackBuck is India's leading digital platform for truck operators and shippers. It streamlines logistics by connecting these parties online, enabling efficient load matching, reliable transportation, and seamless transactions. With a robust technology platform, BlackBuck facilitates payments, insurance, and financial services, benefiting millions of truckers and shippers alike.

Carbon Health

Series D in 2021
Carbon Health is a technology-enabled healthcare company that delivers primary and virtual care through a mobile app and a network of clinics. It provides omnichannel services, enabling patients to access care via clinics, pop-up sites, video visits, and a single platform for following treatment plans, managing prescriptions, and viewing lab results. The company has developed COVID-19 tools, including an assessment tool and testing in California. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, Carbon Health aims to provide convenient, accessible care from anywhere.

EquipmentShare

Series D in 2021
Founded in 2015, EquipmentShare is a leading provider of smart jobsite technology and equipment rental solutions for the construction industry. Its cloud-connected platform, T3, uses telematics to offer real-time insights into operations, helping fleet managers monitor assets, prevent theft, track employee hours, increase machine utilization, and streamline maintenance. With over 150 facilities and approximately 4,000 employees, EquipmentShare serves the growing demand for its equipment and digital solutions.
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