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

Harper Cheng

Angel Investor

Francis DaCosta

Investor

Joe Epstein

Investor

Markus Fromherz

Member, Board Director, President

John Hall

Investor

Gregory Horner MD

Investor and Board Director, Diversity Equity Inclusion

Tim Kelly

CFO

Jinpei Li

Investor

Rajan Perkash MD

Investor

Naeem Raza

Investor

Attila Takacs

Investor

Doug Tsui

Investor

Owen Wu Ph.D

Investor

727 past transactions

ViAn Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2024
ViAn Therapeutics is an early-stage biotechnology company dedicated to innovating treatments for retinal diseases. The company is developing a first-in-class, non-invasive eyedrop treatment aimed at replacing traditional invasive injections for conditions such as age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema. With robust preclinical data and ongoing clinical testing, ViAn is poised to address significant unmet medical needs within the retinal disease sector, which represents a substantial market opportunity. In addition to its focus on ophthalmology, ViAn is also engaged in creating peptide drugs designed to inhibit angiogenesis, potentially benefiting patients suffering from cancer and other angiogenesis-dependent diseases. Through its innovative approaches, ViAn Therapeutics seeks to enhance patient outcomes and improve the overall quality of life for individuals affected by these conditions.

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 is a manufacturer focused on creating environmentally friendly products aimed at reducing waste and pollution. The company has developed patented technology to produce a new category of uniquely thin clay cups made from locally sourced, natural materials. With an estimated 500 billion single-use cups used annually and less than 1% recycled, GaeaStar addresses the urgent need for sustainable alternatives, particularly as industries face pressure to adopt circular solutions by 2030. By utilizing geo-neutral materials and efficient additive manufacturing techniques, GaeaStar's products are designed to be sustainable and produce zero waste, thereby promoting conscious consumption while enhancing performance and cost-effectiveness for businesses and consumers alike.

MOGL

Seed Round in 2023
MOGL is a company that operates an online compliant marketplace designed to connect brands with athletes for marketing opportunities. It provides scalable advertising solutions aimed at building brand awareness and enhancing profitability through various services, including influencer campaigns, affiliate marketing, athlete appearances, and brand ambassador initiatives. By facilitating the monetization of athletes' names, images, and likenesses in a secure and compliant manner, MOGL offers businesses access to athletes for their marketing initiatives while simultaneously empowering athletes to explore business opportunities and contribute positively to society. The company maintains open communication channels, responding to inquiries via phone, contact form, and email.

BG Networks

Seed Round in 2023
BG Networks is an Internet of Things (IoT) cybersecurity software company dedicated to enhancing IoT security across various sectors, including automotive, industrial, consumer, and healthcare. The company focuses on simplifying the integration of cybersecurity by providing low-code automation tools that empower engineers to implement tailored security solutions. Its flagship product, the Security Automation Tool (BGN-SAT), enables engineers to quickly bolster security measures, reduce development time, and leverage in-silicon security features. By offering user-friendly tools, BG Networks removes barriers for embedded engineers, allowing those without a background in cryptography to efficiently adopt complex security protocols and safeguard their applications against potential threats.

Speechlab

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Speechlab is a company focused on developing a leading platform for speech-to-speech translation, catering to professional creators, over-the-top media, and online education. Incubated at Andrew Ng's AI Fund, it is composed of a team with extensive experience in creating and commercializing advanced speech technologies. The platform aims to enhance accessibility for individuals who speak different languages by offering features such as media accessibility, localization, live interpretation, and automated dubbing for professionally produced audio and video. By providing these services on a freemium basis, Speechlab enables professional creators to automate translation processes effectively.

Logomix

Seed Round in 2023
Logomix is a synthetic biology company that specializes in genome engineering through its innovative platform, Geno-Writingâ„¢. The company enables precise manipulation of genomic sequences within human cells, allowing for extensive genetic alterations targeting specific loci across megabases. This capability supports the development of advanced hypoimmune cells, addressing significant challenges in current cell therapy methods. Logomix's technology has the potential to revolutionize treatments for solid tumors and over 70,000 genetic diseases, representing a substantial market opportunity. By facilitating collaborations and partnerships in human cell engineering, Logomix aims to drive advancements in cell therapy and regenerative medicine.

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 innovative online platform designed to streamline the divorce process, making it faster and more affordable. By utilizing a combination of software, self-service tools, and legal expertise, the company significantly reduces the time and cost typically associated with divorce proceedings. The platform offers guided assistance through a web application that employs artificial intelligence and conditional logic, allowing users to navigate their divorce with clarity and ease. Clients can access personalized divorce plans, strategy sessions with legal professionals, and maneuvering sessions, all aimed at achieving equitable outcomes while minimizing stress and confusion. Overall, Hello Divorce seeks to transform the traditional divorce experience into a more accessible and efficient process.

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.

Dimension

Series A in 2022
Dimension is a company focused on modernizing the waste management industry by providing an innovative on-demand platform for waste disposal services. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California, Dimension offers a range of customizable solutions including junk removal, dumpster rentals, recycling, and hazardous waste disposal. The company aims to meet contemporary customer expectations for reliability, convenience, and a seamless experience by leveraging the flexibility of independent contractors alongside robust waste diversion data. Through its technology-enabled approach, Dimension seeks to enhance public cleanliness and facilitate responsible waste management, contributing to a greener environment.

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
Future Family, Inc. is a subscription-based fertility company founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It provides comprehensive healthcare solutions for individuals and couples navigating fertility challenges, offering plans that cover all associated costs. The company's services include personalized fertility planning, clinic matching, and a dedicated nurse concierge, ensuring 24/7 access to a care team. Future Family specializes in on-demand medical support for procedures such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) and egg freezing, and it features a digital health platform for managing fertility care. By combining financial assistance with expert guidance, Future Family aims to deliver a stress-free fertility experience for its clients.

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
Frontdesk, Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, specializes in short-term rental housing for business and leisure travelers across the United States. The company operates a digital platform that manages the entire guest experience, from booking and cleaning to guest screening, using in-house technology and operations. Frontdesk offers accommodations in 35 U.S. markets, with over 1000 units across 150+ buildings, providing travelers with a home-away-from-home experience and real estate partners with a sustainable rental model.

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 is a SaaS company specializing in learning and development for technical professionals. It offers an automated platform that streamlines employee onboarding, workshops, and tech-talks at scale, helping businesses attract and develop their workforce more efficiently.

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 Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Emeryville, California, that specializes in producing seafood products for human consumption using cellular-agriculture technologies. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on cultivating marine-animal cells to create sustainable fish and seafood alternatives, including bluefin tuna. Finless Foods aims to provide a variety of food options that cater to diverse tastes and dietary preferences while promoting responsible production practices. By offering accessible plant-based and cell-cultured seafood alternatives, the company seeks to contribute to better ocean health and foster a more sustainable future for food consumption.

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
Alto Pharmacy is a leading digital pharmacy established in 2015, focused on transforming the pharmacy industry through innovative technology and expert pharmacist care. The company aims to enhance the medication experience by providing a more convenient and affordable service, leveraging a mobile app and web portal for medication management and scheduled delivery. Alto has fulfilled over three million prescriptions and has expanded its services to twelve markets, emphasizing the critical role of pharmacists in the healthcare journey. With a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, Alto boasts an industry-leading Net Promoter Score, reflecting its dedication to improving healthcare services for patients.

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 Inc. is an insurance technology company based in Marina Del Rey, California, founded in 2013. It specializes in providing lease guarantor services and replacing traditional security deposits with insurance, streamlining the leasing process for renters and property owners. By leveraging artificial intelligence, LeaseLock's platform facilitates instant lease approvals, eliminating the need for cosigners and significantly reducing vacancy rates. The service is integrated within online leasing systems, enhancing user experience and leading to higher adoption rates among property operators. With over $1 billion in leases insured and a coverage rating of A (Excellent) by A.M. Best, LeaseLock aims to optimize the leasing process while minimizing financial risks and improving overall rental transactions. Its strategic partnership with QBE Holdings further supports its mission to innovate the rental landscape.

Lincode

Venture Round in 2022
Lincode is an AI-driven technology company focused on enhancing manufacturing precision through advanced machine vision and defect detection. Specializing in sectors such as automotive, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing, Lincode's patent-pending AI platform employs pre-trained models to tackle complex defect detection challenges, thereby minimizing data requirements and facilitating swift, high-accuracy deployment. The company offers on-premise edge AI solutions that ensure real-time processing and eliminate dependence on cloud systems, ultimately boosting production efficiency. Lincode's technology integrates seamlessly with existing machine vision systems, reducing costs while improving the detection of subtle defects, such as porosity in automotive components. By providing scalable and cost-effective AI solutions, Lincode aids manufacturers in saving time, minimizing waste, and enhancing productivity. Its systems are user-friendly, allowing manufacturers to easily set quality tolerances and adapt to both automated and non-automated inspection processes. Trusted by industry leaders, Lincode's solutions are designed to deliver significant results directly on the factory floor.

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 is a manufacturer focused on creating environmentally friendly products aimed at reducing waste and pollution. The company has developed patented technology to produce a new category of uniquely thin clay cups made from locally sourced, natural materials. With an estimated 500 billion single-use cups used annually and less than 1% recycled, GaeaStar addresses the urgent need for sustainable alternatives, particularly as industries face pressure to adopt circular solutions by 2030. By utilizing geo-neutral materials and efficient additive manufacturing techniques, GaeaStar's products are designed to be sustainable and produce zero waste, thereby promoting conscious consumption while enhancing performance and cost-effectiveness for businesses and consumers alike.

Movellus

Series B in 2022
Movellus, Inc. is a semiconductor company that specializes in designing, developing, fabricating, testing, and manufacturing mixed-signal semiconductors. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional offices in Silicon Valley, California; Ann Arbor, Michigan; and Toronto, Canada, the company offers a range of products including clock generators, phase-locked loops (PLLs), delay-locked loops (DLLs), programmable oscillators, and low-dropout regulators (LDOs). Movellus is focused on creating process-portable and ultra-low power analog intellectual property (IP), aiming to enhance system-on-chip (SoC) performance while lowering power consumption. Its technology addresses the challenges of clock distribution in high-performance and low-power chips, ultimately enabling improved energy efficiency and maintaining clock speeds for applications in artificial intelligence, networking, and field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs).

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, designed to enhance trading efficiency through its integration with the Serum decentralized exchange's central order book. By providing on-chain liquidity to Serum's central limit order book, Raydium allows users and liquidity pools to access the full order flow and liquidity of the Serum ecosystem. This innovative platform facilitates rapid trades and shared liquidity, while also offering features for earning yield. Raydium's architecture supports a fast and effective trading environment, catering to the needs of both traders and liquidity providers.

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 platform that facilitates online interactions by allowing users to create customizable virtual spaces for meeting, chatting, and playing with friends. The platform enables users to drag and drop images, discuss documents, and personalize the names of their spaces, fostering an engaging environment for social interaction. Additionally, users can export their customized spaces, enhancing the versatility of the platform. By focusing on user preferences and styles, Sprout aims to connect individuals in a manner that aligns with their social needs.

Collagia

Seed Round in 2022
Collagia is a SaaS company specializing in innovative business intelligence solutions. It develops a platform that integrates business data with visual information from the real world, making advanced machine learning capabilities accessible to non-technical users. This enables businesses to uncover unique insights by combining these diverse data types.

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
AvantStay, Inc. is a hospitality company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. It specializes in providing rental homes for vacations, offering a curated experience tailored to guests' preferences. The company operates over 450 premier properties across more than 60 cities, focusing on a drive-to market approach. AvantStay utilizes a proprietary technology platform to enhance the booking process and streamline both in-field and remote management. This innovative approach allows guests to browse and book short-term rentals conveniently and affordably. In 2019, AvantStay became one of the initial partners of Homes & Villas by Marriott International, further expanding its reach and service offerings.

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 Systems

Series B in 2021
Commonwealth Fusion Systems LLC is an energy research company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing fusion energy technology to address climate change. Established in 2017 as a spin-out from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the company utilizes rare-earth barium copper oxide superconductor technology to enhance fusion energy production. By integrating proven physics with advanced superconducting magnet technology, Commonwealth Fusion Systems aims to accelerate the commercialization of fusion energy. The company's efforts are directed toward designing and constructing fusion machines that promise limitless and clean energy, positioning them as a key player in the transition to renewable energy sources. Through collaboration with MIT's Plasma Science and Fusion Center, the company leverages decades of government-funded research to innovate within the private sector, ultimately contributing to the global pursuit of sustainable energy solutions.

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 Inc. is a cybersecurity company that develops an open Extended Detection and Response (XDR) platform aimed at enhancing application and data protection for organizations. Founded in 2015 and based in Santa Clara, California, the company focuses on providing comprehensive threat detection and response technology. Its platform ingests data from various security tools, automatically detecting and correlating alerts into incidents across the entire attack surface. This capability enables organizations to identify and remediate attack activities early and accurately, thereby significantly reducing enterprise risk. Additionally, Stellar Cyber's solutions facilitate effortless deployment of sensors in both on-premise and cloud environments, optimize analyst productivity, and enhance existing security investments while minimizing costs. The company was previously known as Aella Data Inc. before rebranding in February 2019.

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
Bionaut Labs, established in 2016 and based in Palo Alto, California, specializes in the design, manufacture, and control of intra-tissue navigation platforms. The company's core technology involves nano/micro robots, dubbed 'Bionauts', which operate within the body to deliver treatments with anatomical precision. Bionaut Labs aims to revolutionize the treatment of central nervous system disorders by enabling new therapeutic technologies like gene therapy and CRISPR-Cas9 in challenging clinical settings. Their remote-controlled micro-robots allow for precise targeting, tracking, and payload release, potentially automating complex surgeries remotely without external incisions.

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, established in 2015, specializes in designing and developing integrated software and hardware solutions for edge artificial intelligence (AI). The company, headquartered in San Diego with offices in China, offers products such as neural processing unit (NPU) intellectual property, AI System-on-Chips, and visual recognition software development kits. These solutions enable AI functionality on devices at the edge, serving applications like smart homes, smart surveillance, smartphones, robots, drones, and IoT devices. Kneron's offerings facilitate real-time recognition, inference, and analysis without cloud connection, allowing for swift AI application implementation.

Apollo

Series B in 2021
Apollo.io is a prominent go-to-market solution provider for revenue teams, catering to a diverse clientele that includes over 500,000 companies and millions of users worldwide, ranging from emerging startups to large enterprises. Founded in 2015, the company has rapidly established itself as a leader in the SaaS sector, raising approximately $250 million and achieving a valuation of $1.6 billion. Apollo.io’s platform offers sales and marketing teams access to verified contact data for over 210 million B2B contacts and 35 million companies. It equips users with tools to engage and convert prospects efficiently, streamlining the outreach process. By providing accurate contact information and an integrated platform for customer engagement, Apollo.io enhances revenue generation, fosters opportunities, and improves sales effectiveness for organizations.

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, Inc. is a company based in Alameda, California, that specializes in the design and manufacture of autonomous sailing drones powered by wind and solar energy. Founded in 2012, Saildrone operates a fleet of these unmanned surface vehicles to collect and deliver live ocean data for various applications, including weather forecasting, oceanography, climate research, fish stock analysis, and environmental monitoring. The company has successfully sailed over 500,000 nautical miles and spent more than 13,000 days at sea, generating high-resolution datasets that provide critical intelligence for climate, mapping, and maritime security. By leveraging advanced technologies, Saildrone enables cost-effective and scalable ocean data collection, ultimately aiming to enhance understanding of planetary systems and mitigate ecological disasters.

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
Bolt is a company dedicated to enhancing e-commerce by providing a streamlined checkout experience. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, Bolt offers a platform that enables retailers to facilitate secure, one-click checkouts for their customers, eliminating the need for passwords or repeated personal information. This approach not only simplifies the purchasing process but also improves conversion rates and customer retention for businesses. A growing number of retailers, including well-known brands such as REVOLVE, Casper, Badgley Mischka, and Benefit Cosmetics, utilize Bolt's services to meet the demand for efficient and user-friendly online shopping experiences. By democratizing commerce, Bolt aims to strengthen the connection between retailers and their customers.

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
Baobab Studios is a virtual reality (VR) animation company based in Redwood City, California, founded in 2015 by Maureen Fan and Eric Darnell. The studio specializes in creating immersive, story-driven cinematic experiences with compelling characters. Baobab Studios has been funded by notable investors including Comcast Ventures, HTC, Samsung, Advancit Capital, The Chernin Group, Freelands Ventures, as well as individuals like Mark Pincus and Peter Thiel.

Second Front

Convertible Note in 2021
Second Front Systems, Inc. is a technology company focused on enhancing government access to innovative, commercially developed technologies for national security applications. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the company specializes in software solutions that facilitate the identification, assessment, and deployment of venture capital-backed technologies. Its primary product, Atlas Fulcrum, is a platform designed to streamline the discovery and engagement process for government users seeking advanced commercial technologies. Additionally, Second Front offers program management and system integration services to ensure the effective delivery of these technologies to military personnel. The company also operates the High Technology Council, an enterprise consortium that brings together key stakeholders to promote the application of venture-backed innovations in government-funded national security missions. With additional offices in Washington, D.C., and San Francisco, Second Front is positioned to transform how government entities access and utilize cutting-edge technology.

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 Technology is a Norway-based company headquartered in Aust-Agder, specializing in innovative technology for radio frequency communication and drug delivery therapies. The company is developing the world's first digital sampling radio capable of operating across 4G, 5G, and future cellular networks. Its unique transceiver architecture generates all sub-6GHz cellular signals at full transmit power, significantly reducing the need for linear power amplifiers. This fully digital approach to wireless signal generation results in energy consumption that is 5-10 times lower than traditional methods while transmitting the same amount of data. Eridan's technology is designed to operate at any cellular frequency, supporting fast data rates and compatibility with various signal types, thus providing energy-efficient solutions that enhance bandwidth and power capabilities for customers.

Anifie

Convertible Note in 2021
Anifie, Inc. is a company based in Irvine, California, that offers an online platform for virtual concerts through its innovative application. This application facilitates connections between artists and fans in a virtual environment, allowing users to create highly personalized avatars that resemble themselves. Users can purchase tickets and enjoy live concerts with friends, enhancing the experience through features that incorporate artificial intelligence, robotic elements, and augmented reality. By enabling the creation of lifelike avatars for various artists and bands, Anifie provides a deeply immersive concert experience, merging technology with music to redefine how audiences engage with their favorite performers.

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 is a provider of vertically integrated reforestation services focused on restoring forests damaged by wildfires. The company addresses barriers to reforestation, including financial, procedural, and seed supply challenges, facilitating the reforestation of millions of acres. By acquiring two legacy businesses, Mast has become the largest seed and seedling vendor in the Western United States, which is crucial for overcoming reforestation bottlenecks. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including seed collection, seedling cultivation, site preparation, planting, and ongoing monitoring. Additionally, Mast leverages project finance to generate high-quality carbon removal credits, allowing landowners to reforest their land at no cost while contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions and making reforestation scalable to combat climate change.

Sonavi Labs

Seed Round in 2021
Sonavi Labs, Inc. is a medical device and software company based in Baltimore, Maryland, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing advanced technologies that analyze body sounds to aid in the diagnosis of respiratory diseases. By utilizing artificial intelligence, Sonavi Labs creates innovative products that enhance the capabilities of healthcare providers and improve patient experiences. Its devices are designed to detect and manage respiratory conditions by listening to bodily sounds and identifying abnormalities, thereby enabling healthcare professionals to monitor, diagnose, and potentially predict diseases effectively. Through its focus on modern medical solutions, Sonavi Labs aims to transform the landscape of respiratory health monitoring.

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
Membrion, Inc. is a technology company based in Seattle, Washington, that specializes in the manufacture and commercialization of advanced membranes designed to filter various molecules, including ions, under a wide range of conditions such as temperature extremes, acidity, and biological sensitivity. Founded in 2016 as a spin-out from the University of Washington, Membrion focuses on applications in flow batteries, water purification, fuel cells, and pharmaceuticals. The company’s ion exchange membrane technology, which utilizes silica gel, offers clients membranes characterized by extended lifespans and reduced costs. Membrion has received significant funding from multiple sources, including academic institutions, charitable trusts, and private investors, facilitating the transition from research to commercial production.

Omaze

Series C in 2021
Omaze, Inc. is an online fundraising platform that aims to transform charitable giving by making it engaging and accessible. Founded in 2011 and based in Culver City, California, the company allows donors to participate in online auctions for unique prizes, such as exclusive experiences with celebrities, luxury vehicles, and vacation packages. Omaze provides the necessary resources for partnerships between celebrities, athletes, and nonprofit organizations, facilitating a comprehensive online fundraising experience. The platform connects influencers, nonprofits, and individual donors, enabling them to support various charitable initiatives. By combining entertainment with philanthropy, Omaze helps charities raise funds and increase awareness for their causes while fostering a greater impact through digital fundraising.

Nanochon

Seed Round in 2021
Nanochon is a medical device company focused on developing innovative solutions for treating cartilage damage in joints. Utilizing 3D printing technology and proprietary nanomaterials, the company aims to create implantable devices that replace lost or damaged cartilage and stimulate new tissue growth. This approach enables healthcare providers to offer cost-effective, on-demand treatments tailored to young and active patients suffering from knee injuries or diseases.

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 development company that operates a digitally enabled home-buying marketplace designed to streamline the process of buying and selling homes. The company assists customers in finding and purchasing properties while offering a range of vendor partner services, including cleaning, landscaping, photography, flooring, roofing, and plumbing. Orchard's platform combines technology with human-centered design to provide accurate home valuations and facilitates cash offers, allowing buyers to make contingency-free purchases. Additionally, Orchard manages the sale of clients' previous homes, ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience for those looking to buy and sell simultaneously.

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 a leading SaaS company in India that offers a smartphone-based ledger application designed to assist micro, small, and medium businesses in managing their financial transactions. The application enables users to securely track business and personal credits, automatically sends payment reminders to customers, and facilitates online payment collection via UPI and QR codes. With its user-friendly interface available in over 11 languages, KhataBook has garnered a significant user base, boasting more than 20 million registered users. The company's innovative solutions have made a notable impact on India's business landscape, earning it recognition as the "Best Innovative Mobile App" at the India Digital Awards in 2020.

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 is an artificial intelligence platform based in San Francisco that focuses on enhancing enterprise revenue operations through automation and predictive analytics. Its solution captures customer contacts, activity, and engagement data to provide actionable insights for sales, marketing, and customer success teams. The platform empowers sales leaders by offering comprehensive visibility into sales activities, enabling effective team management and revenue growth. Additionally, it delivers sales performance analytics, personalized coaching, and pipeline reviews. Marketers benefit from People.ai by gaining clear visibility into customer interactions, allowing for better-targeted campaigns and enhanced return on investment. Furthermore, customer success teams utilize the platform to engage effectively with clients, aligning their activities with the right opportunities and managing support costs efficiently. Overall, People.ai leverages advanced AI technology to transform business activities and drive predictable growth for its clients.

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, Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Santa Clara, California, is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies for cancer treatment. The company's approach involves targeted nutrient deprivation, which identifies and exploits metabolic vulnerabilities specific to cancer cells. By depleting nutrients critical to cancer growth without using traditional drugs, Filtricine aims to provide effective treatments that minimize harm to healthy cells.

Parallel Health

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Powered by genomics, skin microbiome science, and machine learning, Parallel is an end-to-end next-generation skin health company providing derm telehealth, cutting-edge skin microbiome diagnostics, precision microbiome skincare, and personalized Rx

Filtricine

Convertible Note in 2021
Filtricine, Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Santa Clara, California, is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies for cancer treatment. The company's approach involves targeted nutrient deprivation, which identifies and exploits metabolic vulnerabilities specific to cancer cells. By depleting nutrients critical to cancer growth without using traditional drugs, Filtricine aims to provide effective treatments that minimize harm to healthy cells.

Filtricine

Seed Round in 2021
Filtricine, Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Santa Clara, California, is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies for cancer treatment. The company's approach involves targeted nutrient deprivation, which identifies and exploits metabolic vulnerabilities specific to cancer cells. By depleting nutrients critical to cancer growth without using traditional drugs, Filtricine aims to provide effective treatments that minimize harm to healthy cells.

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
BlackBuck is a leading logistics company based in India, founded in 2015, that leverages technology to transform the trucking industry. By moving offline trucking operations online, BlackBuck connects shippers with truckers, providing a seamless platform for booking loads and facilitating payments, insurance, and financial services. The company's comprehensive solutions enhance reliability and efficiency in transportation, benefiting both truckers and shippers. BlackBuck's platform features tools for price discovery, route optimization, in-transit tracking, and timely delivery assurance, which collectively help clients improve business productivity. With a workforce of around 2,000 employees, BlackBuck has established itself as the largest trucking network in India and has garnered recognition for its innovative approach, earning awards such as CNBC-TV18's Young Turks Startup of the Year and Zee Business's Company of the Year in Logistics in 2018. The company is also featured in a case study by Harvard Business School, underscoring its impact on the logistics landscape.

Carbon Health

Series D in 2021
Carbon Health is a tech-enabled healthcare company founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It offers a comprehensive virtual care experience, providing primary care services through a mobile application that allows users to manage treatment plans, prescriptions, and lab reports all in one place. The company focuses on delivering accessible healthcare through various channels, including clinics, pop-up sites, video consultations, and its mobile app. Carbon Health also developed a coronavirus assessment tool and implemented COVID-19 testing in California, demonstrating its commitment to adapting healthcare services to meet urgent public health needs.

EquipmentShare

Series D in 2021
EquipmentShare is a construction solutions provider focused on addressing industry challenges through innovative technology and equipment rental services. Founded in 2015, the company utilizes its cloud-connected platform, T3, which integrates telematics and machine hardware to provide construction and industrial companies with real-time insights into their jobsite operations. This enterprise suite of applications is compatible with various equipment brands, allowing fleet managers to monitor assets, prevent theft, and optimize machine utilization while facilitating maintenance and minimizing downtime. With a workforce of approximately 4,000 employees and 153 facilities, EquipmentShare is committed to delivering exceptional value to its customers and enhancing operational efficiency for construction professionals. The company's diverse locations include service yards, research and development sites, and dealerships, reflecting its response to the growing demand for both equipment and digital solutions in the construction industry.
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