Sand Hill Angels

Sand Hill Angels is an angel investor network based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2000. It comprises more than 60 Silicon Valley technology professionals who support startup formation and growth by investing in private technology companies across North America at seed and early stages, including bridge rounds. The group focuses on technology sectors such as clean technology, Internet, information sciences, semiconductors, enterprise software, storage, and communications, as well as life sciences including medical devices, diagnostics, and bioinformatics. Typical investments range from $300,000 to $500,000 with pre-money valuations under about $5 million. The network collaborates with venture capital funds and other angel organizations and actively engages with the Bay Area ecosystem to foster the growth of technology startups.

Harper Cheng

Investor

Ralph Eschenbach

Vice President

Gregory Horner MD

Investor and Board Director, Diversity Equity Inclusion

Tim Kelly

CFO

Jinpei Li

Investor

Past deals in Hardware

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.

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 Ranging™ 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.

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.

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 Ranging™ 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.

mmTron

Convertible Note in 2021
MmTron is a California-based company specializing in the development of radio frequency (RF) products tailored for various applications, including mm-wave extended range fixed wireless access, satellite communications, aerospace and defense, and instrumentation. The company’s product portfolio comprises high linearity amplifiers, front-end modules, drivers, frequency converters, attenuators, multipliers, phase shifters, switches, and detectors. These products are designed to deliver exceptional power, linearity, and efficiency, enabling customers to achieve increased linearity and improved bandwidth in their mmWave fixed wireless access and SATCOM systems. Additionally, MmTron emphasizes supply chain oversight, packaging, and product testing, ensuring high-quality standards in its offerings.

StrongArm Tech

Venture Round in 2021
StrongArm Technologies, Inc. is a safety science company that specializes in developing data collection and assessment solutions aimed at enhancing the safety of industrial workers. The company offers a risk monitoring device that utilizes machine learning to analyze risks related to musculoskeletal injuries, along with the FUSE Risk Management Platform, a cloud-based IoT-enabled software that leverages motion-interpreting sensors for real-time monitoring and assessment. Additionally, StrongArm provides a posture feedback system designed to assist industrial workers with proper lifting mechanics and postural support. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, StrongArm Technologies focuses on improving workplace safety through innovative technology.

Tivic Health

Convertible Note in 2021
Tivic Health is a bioelectronic therapeutics company that specializes in developing non-invasive medical devices aimed at enhancing healthcare through neuroscience. The company's flagship product, ClearUP Sinus Pain Relief, is a handheld device designed to provide temporary relief from sinus pain and congestion associated with conditions such as nasal allergies and chronic sinusitis. This clinically proven device utilizes ultra-low current electrical waves to activate the body’s natural healing mechanisms, offering an alternative to conventional pharmaceutical treatments. Tivic Health received FDA clearance for ClearUP on January 2, 2019, and began shipping the product in September 2019, marking a significant advancement in the field of bioelectronic medicine.

Mirada

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Mirada Technologies Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, specializes in developing and selling key components for advanced LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) systems. The company's core products include laser scanning and detector technology, with a flagship laser scanner that offers precise ranging distance, wide field of view, reliability, and scalable volume production. These components are integral to autonomous vehicles and advanced driver safety systems, primarily serving automotive suppliers.

Bryte

Series A in 2020
Bryte Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Los Altos, California, is an AI-powered restorative sleep technology company. It specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-connected and robotics-powered bed designed to optimize restorative sleep. The company's flagship product, The Restorative Bed™, uses real-time control of temperature, pressure points, and room environment to enhance total sleep time, improve sleep efficiency, and balance different stages of sleep. Bryte also offers insurance and white glove services, and retails its products through physical stores and online platforms. Additionally, the company sells books online.

Flume

Series A in 2020
Flume, Inc. develops innovative monitoring devices that attach to existing water meters, enabling real-time transmission of water usage data to users' devices. Founded in 2015 and based in San Luis Obispo, California, the company aims to eliminate water waste and enhance home protection by providing homeowners and communities with critical insights into their water consumption. Users can set up notifications for usage, receive alerts for potential leaks, and access both historical and real-time data, along with a detailed breakdown of water usage by appliances. Flume's mission is to empower individuals to make informed decisions about their water usage, thereby promoting conservation and efficiency.

Molekule

Series C in 2020
Molekule develops advanced air purifiers using proprietary PECO technology to destroy pollutants at the molecular level, including viruses and VOCs. Serving customers in the US and Canada, Molekule offers products like Air, Air Mini+, Air Mini, and Air Pro RX for various room sizes and medical use.

Matrix Industries

Convertible Note in 2020
Matrix Industries, Inc. is a technology company based in Menlo Park, California, specializing in the manufacture of thermoelectric products designed for energy harvesting. Founded in 2011, the company is best known for its MATRIX PowerWatch, a smartwatch that harnesses body heat to power its functions, eliminating the need for traditional charging. The watch not only tracks calories burned and activity levels but also monitors sleep patterns. In addition to the smartwatch, Matrix Industries offers various energy harvesting components, including boost converters and thermoelectric energy harvesters, which are distributed through a network of distributors. The company was previously known as Silicium Energy, Inc.

Cardea Bio

Convertible Note in 2020
Cardea Bio, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, focused on developing and commercializing bioelectronics for research and diagnostics. Established in 2013, Cardea utilizes proprietary graphene-based digital biosensors to create advanced biosensor hardware, software, and molecular infrastructure, enabling precision healthcare through improved diagnostic capabilities. The company's product offerings include the AGILE R100, an innovative assay for drug discovery, and the AGILE R200, an automated high-throughput screening solution. Cardea's biosensors convert biomolecular interactions into digital data, allowing for real-time biological signal analysis and access to streaming multi-omics data. Their solutions cater to various applications in life sciences and healthcare, such as small molecule validation, antibody characterization, and biomolecular analysis.

OWL Autonomous Imaging

Convertible Note in 2020
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 Ranging™ 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.

SVXR

Series B in 2020
SVXR, Inc. specializes in semiconductor inspection tools that enhance inline product monitoring, defect detection, and metrology processes. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company is known for its High Resolution – Automated X-ray Inspection (HR-AXI) technology, which introduces a novel category of inline transmissive inspection and metrology equipment. SVXR's solutions cater to various applications, including advanced packaging, system in a package, 2.5/3D integrated circuits, and power electronics. Leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, SVXR's systems are designed to provide fast, fully-automatic inline X-ray inspection, enabling clients to gather critical line health data and improve manufacturing outcomes. The company's innovations aim to bring front-of-line semiconductor fabrication inspection capabilities to the backend manufacturing process.

Flume

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Flume, Inc. develops innovative monitoring devices that attach to existing water meters, enabling real-time transmission of water usage data to users' devices. Founded in 2015 and based in San Luis Obispo, California, the company aims to eliminate water waste and enhance home protection by providing homeowners and communities with critical insights into their water consumption. Users can set up notifications for usage, receive alerts for potential leaks, and access both historical and real-time data, along with a detailed breakdown of water usage by appliances. Flume's mission is to empower individuals to make informed decisions about their water usage, thereby promoting conservation and efficiency.

Kneron

Series A in 2020
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.

Bryte

Convertible Note in 2020
Bryte Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Los Altos, California, is an AI-powered restorative sleep technology company. It specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-connected and robotics-powered bed designed to optimize restorative sleep. The company's flagship product, The Restorative Bed™, uses real-time control of temperature, pressure points, and room environment to enhance total sleep time, improve sleep efficiency, and balance different stages of sleep. Bryte also offers insurance and white glove services, and retails its products through physical stores and online platforms. Additionally, the company sells books online.

Tivic Health

Convertible Note in 2020
Tivic Health is a bioelectronic therapeutics company that specializes in developing non-invasive medical devices aimed at enhancing healthcare through neuroscience. The company's flagship product, ClearUP Sinus Pain Relief, is a handheld device designed to provide temporary relief from sinus pain and congestion associated with conditions such as nasal allergies and chronic sinusitis. This clinically proven device utilizes ultra-low current electrical waves to activate the body’s natural healing mechanisms, offering an alternative to conventional pharmaceutical treatments. Tivic Health received FDA clearance for ClearUP on January 2, 2019, and began shipping the product in September 2019, marking a significant advancement in the field of bioelectronic medicine.

Flux Biosciences

Venture Round in 2020
Flux Biosciences is a company that originated from Stanford University, leveraging technology initially developed for reading and writing computer hard drives to create advanced point-of-care in vitro medical diagnostics. Its portable biosensor platform allows for the measurement of various biomarkers found in blood, urine, or saliva, providing insights related to exercise, stress, fertility, and diet. The biosensors are designed to detect specific biomarkers through real-time interactions with magnetic nanoparticles, enabling the simultaneous measurement of multiple markers from a single sample. By integrating data from these measurements with sleep and activity information from wearable devices, Flux Biosciences aims to empower individuals to manage their health and lifestyle choices more effectively, making medical-grade diagnostics accessible and actionable within the home.

Peloton Technology

Convertible Note in 2020
Peloton Technology Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Menlo Park, California, specializes in developing active safety systems for the trucking industry. The company employs radar and Dedicated Short-Range Communications (DSRC) technology to facilitate vehicle-to-vehicle communication between pairs of trucks. This innovative system enhances safety by linking active safety features, while allowing drivers to maintain full control of steering. The technology manages acceleration and braking, akin to adaptive cruise control, significantly reducing collision-related expenses and improving fuel efficiency. On-road testing has demonstrated that trucks operating in this platooning system can achieve average fuel savings of over 7%, benefiting both the leading and trailing vehicles by minimizing aerodynamic drag. Peloton Technology aims to address critical challenges faced by modern trucking fleets, including safety and operational costs.

Tivic Health

Seed Round in 2019
Tivic Health is a bioelectronic therapeutics company that specializes in developing non-invasive medical devices aimed at enhancing healthcare through neuroscience. The company's flagship product, ClearUP Sinus Pain Relief, is a handheld device designed to provide temporary relief from sinus pain and congestion associated with conditions such as nasal allergies and chronic sinusitis. This clinically proven device utilizes ultra-low current electrical waves to activate the body’s natural healing mechanisms, offering an alternative to conventional pharmaceutical treatments. Tivic Health received FDA clearance for ClearUP on January 2, 2019, and began shipping the product in September 2019, marking a significant advancement in the field of bioelectronic medicine.

PAX Labs

Venture Round in 2019
PAX Labs, Inc. is a prominent manufacturer of loose-leaf vaporizers and accessories designed for dry herbs and concentrates. With a focus on innovation and premium design, PAX offers a range of products including the PAX 3, PAX 2, and PAX Era, alongside their related accessories. The company also provides an online mobile application to enhance user experience. Founded in 2004 and initially known as Ploom, Inc., PAX Labs rebranded in 2015 and has since established itself as a leader in the vaporization technology sector. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, PAX Labs distributes its products through a network of retailers and distributors in the United States and internationally, as well as via online platforms.

Mirada

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Mirada Technologies Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, specializes in developing and selling key components for advanced LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) systems. The company's core products include laser scanning and detector technology, with a flagship laser scanner that offers precise ranging distance, wide field of view, reliability, and scalable volume production. These components are integral to autonomous vehicles and advanced driver safety systems, primarily serving automotive suppliers.

Nwave Technologies

Convertible Note in 2019
Nwave Technologies develops low‑power wireless hardware and software for Internet of Things applications, with a primary focus on parking space sensors. The company’s sensors use multiple sensing methods and advanced filtering to accurately detect vehicle presence while rejecting false signals such as underground train activity or electrical noise. They operate without wiring, have a battery life of 5 to 8 years, and communicate directly to a single gateway within a three‑mile range. The platform aggregates real‑time data and provides analytics and payment integration for parking asset owners, enabling efficient space management. In addition to parking, Nwave’s technology supports traffic management, metering, agriculture, oil and gas, and other asset‑management sectors.

OWL Autonomous Imaging

Convertible Note in 2019
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 Ranging™ 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.

Peloton Technology

Convertible Note in 2019
Peloton Technology Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Menlo Park, California, specializes in developing active safety systems for the trucking industry. The company employs radar and Dedicated Short-Range Communications (DSRC) technology to facilitate vehicle-to-vehicle communication between pairs of trucks. This innovative system enhances safety by linking active safety features, while allowing drivers to maintain full control of steering. The technology manages acceleration and braking, akin to adaptive cruise control, significantly reducing collision-related expenses and improving fuel efficiency. On-road testing has demonstrated that trucks operating in this platooning system can achieve average fuel savings of over 7%, benefiting both the leading and trailing vehicles by minimizing aerodynamic drag. Peloton Technology aims to address critical challenges faced by modern trucking fleets, including safety and operational costs.

StrongArm Tech

Seed Round in 2019
StrongArm Technologies, Inc. is a safety science company that specializes in developing data collection and assessment solutions aimed at enhancing the safety of industrial workers. The company offers a risk monitoring device that utilizes machine learning to analyze risks related to musculoskeletal injuries, along with the FUSE Risk Management Platform, a cloud-based IoT-enabled software that leverages motion-interpreting sensors for real-time monitoring and assessment. Additionally, StrongArm provides a posture feedback system designed to assist industrial workers with proper lifting mechanics and postural support. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, StrongArm Technologies focuses on improving workplace safety through innovative technology.

PAX Labs

Venture Round in 2018
PAX Labs, Inc. is a prominent manufacturer of loose-leaf vaporizers and accessories designed for dry herbs and concentrates. With a focus on innovation and premium design, PAX offers a range of products including the PAX 3, PAX 2, and PAX Era, alongside their related accessories. The company also provides an online mobile application to enhance user experience. Founded in 2004 and initially known as Ploom, Inc., PAX Labs rebranded in 2015 and has since established itself as a leader in the vaporization technology sector. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, PAX Labs distributes its products through a network of retailers and distributors in the United States and internationally, as well as via online platforms.

SVXR

Venture Round in 2018
SVXR, Inc. specializes in semiconductor inspection tools that enhance inline product monitoring, defect detection, and metrology processes. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company is known for its High Resolution – Automated X-ray Inspection (HR-AXI) technology, which introduces a novel category of inline transmissive inspection and metrology equipment. SVXR's solutions cater to various applications, including advanced packaging, system in a package, 2.5/3D integrated circuits, and power electronics. Leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, SVXR's systems are designed to provide fast, fully-automatic inline X-ray inspection, enabling clients to gather critical line health data and improve manufacturing outcomes. The company's innovations aim to bring front-of-line semiconductor fabrication inspection capabilities to the backend manufacturing process.

Flux Biosciences

Seed Round in 2018
Flux Biosciences is a company that originated from Stanford University, leveraging technology initially developed for reading and writing computer hard drives to create advanced point-of-care in vitro medical diagnostics. Its portable biosensor platform allows for the measurement of various biomarkers found in blood, urine, or saliva, providing insights related to exercise, stress, fertility, and diet. The biosensors are designed to detect specific biomarkers through real-time interactions with magnetic nanoparticles, enabling the simultaneous measurement of multiple markers from a single sample. By integrating data from these measurements with sleep and activity information from wearable devices, Flux Biosciences aims to empower individuals to manage their health and lifestyle choices more effectively, making medical-grade diagnostics accessible and actionable within the home.

Tivic Health

Seed Round in 2018
Tivic Health is a bioelectronic therapeutics company that specializes in developing non-invasive medical devices aimed at enhancing healthcare through neuroscience. The company's flagship product, ClearUP Sinus Pain Relief, is a handheld device designed to provide temporary relief from sinus pain and congestion associated with conditions such as nasal allergies and chronic sinusitis. This clinically proven device utilizes ultra-low current electrical waves to activate the body’s natural healing mechanisms, offering an alternative to conventional pharmaceutical treatments. Tivic Health received FDA clearance for ClearUP on January 2, 2019, and began shipping the product in September 2019, marking a significant advancement in the field of bioelectronic medicine.

Flume

Seed Round in 2018
Flume, Inc. develops innovative monitoring devices that attach to existing water meters, enabling real-time transmission of water usage data to users' devices. Founded in 2015 and based in San Luis Obispo, California, the company aims to eliminate water waste and enhance home protection by providing homeowners and communities with critical insights into their water consumption. Users can set up notifications for usage, receive alerts for potential leaks, and access both historical and real-time data, along with a detailed breakdown of water usage by appliances. Flume's mission is to empower individuals to make informed decisions about their water usage, thereby promoting conservation and efficiency.

HiQ Solar

Series C in 2018
HiQ Solar, Inc. is a solar energy company based in Santa Clara, California, specializing in the design, manufacture, and marketing of solar inverters for commercial 3-phase installations in the United States. Founded in 2009, the company offers a range of products, including TrueString 480v and 208v 3-phase inverters, along with essential accessories such as communications gateways, AC splices, and inverter ballast mounting kits. HiQ Solar focuses on developing power electronics solutions that support future power generation technologies, including solar and battery storage applications, enabling clients to harness renewable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner.

ProbiusDx

Convertible Note in 2018
ProbiusDx Inc. is a manufacturer of portable diagnostic devices that utilize an electronic sensing platform to analyze multiple target proteins in real time. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in El Cerrito, California, the company focuses on providing diagnostic technology for the detection and monitoring of blood concentrations. This innovative approach allows healthcare professionals to make informed decisions regarding appropriate therapies for patients in critical care settings. ProbiusDx aims to enhance patient outcomes through its advanced diagnostic solutions.

Tivic Health

Angel Round in 2017
Tivic Health is a bioelectronic therapeutics company that specializes in developing non-invasive medical devices aimed at enhancing healthcare through neuroscience. The company's flagship product, ClearUP Sinus Pain Relief, is a handheld device designed to provide temporary relief from sinus pain and congestion associated with conditions such as nasal allergies and chronic sinusitis. This clinically proven device utilizes ultra-low current electrical waves to activate the body’s natural healing mechanisms, offering an alternative to conventional pharmaceutical treatments. Tivic Health received FDA clearance for ClearUP on January 2, 2019, and began shipping the product in September 2019, marking a significant advancement in the field of bioelectronic medicine.

HiQ Solar

Convertible Note in 2017
HiQ Solar, Inc. is a solar energy company based in Santa Clara, California, specializing in the design, manufacture, and marketing of solar inverters for commercial 3-phase installations in the United States. Founded in 2009, the company offers a range of products, including TrueString 480v and 208v 3-phase inverters, along with essential accessories such as communications gateways, AC splices, and inverter ballast mounting kits. HiQ Solar focuses on developing power electronics solutions that support future power generation technologies, including solar and battery storage applications, enabling clients to harness renewable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner.

Peloton Technology

Series B in 2017
Peloton Technology Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Menlo Park, California, specializes in developing active safety systems for the trucking industry. The company employs radar and Dedicated Short-Range Communications (DSRC) technology to facilitate vehicle-to-vehicle communication between pairs of trucks. This innovative system enhances safety by linking active safety features, while allowing drivers to maintain full control of steering. The technology manages acceleration and braking, akin to adaptive cruise control, significantly reducing collision-related expenses and improving fuel efficiency. On-road testing has demonstrated that trucks operating in this platooning system can achieve average fuel savings of over 7%, benefiting both the leading and trailing vehicles by minimizing aerodynamic drag. Peloton Technology aims to address critical challenges faced by modern trucking fleets, including safety and operational costs.

HiQ Solar

Venture Round in 2017
HiQ Solar, Inc. is a solar energy company based in Santa Clara, California, specializing in the design, manufacture, and marketing of solar inverters for commercial 3-phase installations in the United States. Founded in 2009, the company offers a range of products, including TrueString 480v and 208v 3-phase inverters, along with essential accessories such as communications gateways, AC splices, and inverter ballast mounting kits. HiQ Solar focuses on developing power electronics solutions that support future power generation technologies, including solar and battery storage applications, enabling clients to harness renewable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner.

SVXR

Venture Round in 2017
SVXR, Inc. specializes in semiconductor inspection tools that enhance inline product monitoring, defect detection, and metrology processes. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company is known for its High Resolution – Automated X-ray Inspection (HR-AXI) technology, which introduces a novel category of inline transmissive inspection and metrology equipment. SVXR's solutions cater to various applications, including advanced packaging, system in a package, 2.5/3D integrated circuits, and power electronics. Leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, SVXR's systems are designed to provide fast, fully-automatic inline X-ray inspection, enabling clients to gather critical line health data and improve manufacturing outcomes. The company's innovations aim to bring front-of-line semiconductor fabrication inspection capabilities to the backend manufacturing process.

HiQ Solar

Convertible Note in 2017
HiQ Solar, Inc. is a solar energy company based in Santa Clara, California, specializing in the design, manufacture, and marketing of solar inverters for commercial 3-phase installations in the United States. Founded in 2009, the company offers a range of products, including TrueString 480v and 208v 3-phase inverters, along with essential accessories such as communications gateways, AC splices, and inverter ballast mounting kits. HiQ Solar focuses on developing power electronics solutions that support future power generation technologies, including solar and battery storage applications, enabling clients to harness renewable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner.

Flume

Convertible Note in 2017
Flume, Inc. develops innovative monitoring devices that attach to existing water meters, enabling real-time transmission of water usage data to users' devices. Founded in 2015 and based in San Luis Obispo, California, the company aims to eliminate water waste and enhance home protection by providing homeowners and communities with critical insights into their water consumption. Users can set up notifications for usage, receive alerts for potential leaks, and access both historical and real-time data, along with a detailed breakdown of water usage by appliances. Flume's mission is to empower individuals to make informed decisions about their water usage, thereby promoting conservation and efficiency.

Nwave Technologies

Convertible Note in 2017
Nwave Technologies develops low‑power wireless hardware and software for Internet of Things applications, with a primary focus on parking space sensors. The company’s sensors use multiple sensing methods and advanced filtering to accurately detect vehicle presence while rejecting false signals such as underground train activity or electrical noise. They operate without wiring, have a battery life of 5 to 8 years, and communicate directly to a single gateway within a three‑mile range. The platform aggregates real‑time data and provides analytics and payment integration for parking asset owners, enabling efficient space management. In addition to parking, Nwave’s technology supports traffic management, metering, agriculture, oil and gas, and other asset‑management sectors.

Let's Robot

Convertible Note in 2017
Let's Robot is an open tele-robotic platform that enables users to control robots and other IoT devices via the internet. The company provides an interactive live-streaming platform that facilitates the design, assembly, and development of various robotic devices, including robots and drones. This innovative approach simplifies the deployment and operation of robots, allowing users to manage these devices from any location. Additionally, Let's Robot aims to make robotic application development more cost-effective and engaging for users, enhancing accessibility to robotic technology.

HiQ Solar

Venture Round in 2016
HiQ Solar, Inc. is a solar energy company based in Santa Clara, California, specializing in the design, manufacture, and marketing of solar inverters for commercial 3-phase installations in the United States. Founded in 2009, the company offers a range of products, including TrueString 480v and 208v 3-phase inverters, along with essential accessories such as communications gateways, AC splices, and inverter ballast mounting kits. HiQ Solar focuses on developing power electronics solutions that support future power generation technologies, including solar and battery storage applications, enabling clients to harness renewable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner.

SVXR

Venture Round in 2016
SVXR, Inc. specializes in semiconductor inspection tools that enhance inline product monitoring, defect detection, and metrology processes. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company is known for its High Resolution – Automated X-ray Inspection (HR-AXI) technology, which introduces a novel category of inline transmissive inspection and metrology equipment. SVXR's solutions cater to various applications, including advanced packaging, system in a package, 2.5/3D integrated circuits, and power electronics. Leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, SVXR's systems are designed to provide fast, fully-automatic inline X-ray inspection, enabling clients to gather critical line health data and improve manufacturing outcomes. The company's innovations aim to bring front-of-line semiconductor fabrication inspection capabilities to the backend manufacturing process.

StrongArm Tech

Series A in 2016
StrongArm Technologies, Inc. is a safety science company that specializes in developing data collection and assessment solutions aimed at enhancing the safety of industrial workers. The company offers a risk monitoring device that utilizes machine learning to analyze risks related to musculoskeletal injuries, along with the FUSE Risk Management Platform, a cloud-based IoT-enabled software that leverages motion-interpreting sensors for real-time monitoring and assessment. Additionally, StrongArm provides a posture feedback system designed to assist industrial workers with proper lifting mechanics and postural support. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, StrongArm Technologies focuses on improving workplace safety through innovative technology.

Trak

Venture Round in 2016
Sandstone Diagnostics is a Bay Area biotech company developing instruments and consumables for point-of-care medical testing. Sandstone’s lead product, Trak, is a consumer semen analysis platform that provides a simple and accurate way to monitor sperm quality from the comfort of home. Trak is a tool for men to take charge of their fertility, boost their sperm quality, and improve their chances of conception. Sandstone was co-founded in 2012 by Ph.D. scientists developing medical technologies for national defense applications at Sandia National Laboratories.

Matrix Industries

Venture Round in 2016
Matrix Industries, Inc. is a technology company based in Menlo Park, California, specializing in the manufacture of thermoelectric products designed for energy harvesting. Founded in 2011, the company is best known for its MATRIX PowerWatch, a smartwatch that harnesses body heat to power its functions, eliminating the need for traditional charging. The watch not only tracks calories burned and activity levels but also monitors sleep patterns. In addition to the smartwatch, Matrix Industries offers various energy harvesting components, including boost converters and thermoelectric energy harvesters, which are distributed through a network of distributors. The company was previously known as Silicium Energy, Inc.

Cephasonics

Venture Round in 2016
Cephasonics, Inc. is a company specializing in the development of mixed-signal semiconductors and subsystem products, primarily for the medical imaging and ultrasound device markets. Founded in 2012 and based in Santa Clara, California, Cephasonics offers a range of products including ultrasound beamforming front-end systems, development kits, and analog-to-digital converters. The company is known for its AutoFocus ultrasound beamforming technology, which allows original equipment manufacturers to implement customized algorithms, enhancing performance while reducing power consumption and accelerating the time-to-market for ultrasound-based products. Cephasonics serves a global network of distributors, catering to the demands of both medical and industrial imaging applications.

Trak

Venture Round in 2015
Sandstone Diagnostics is a Bay Area biotech company developing instruments and consumables for point-of-care medical testing. Sandstone’s lead product, Trak, is a consumer semen analysis platform that provides a simple and accurate way to monitor sperm quality from the comfort of home. Trak is a tool for men to take charge of their fertility, boost their sperm quality, and improve their chances of conception. Sandstone was co-founded in 2012 by Ph.D. scientists developing medical technologies for national defense applications at Sandia National Laboratories.

HiQ Solar

Venture Round in 2015
HiQ Solar, Inc. is a solar energy company based in Santa Clara, California, specializing in the design, manufacture, and marketing of solar inverters for commercial 3-phase installations in the United States. Founded in 2009, the company offers a range of products, including TrueString 480v and 208v 3-phase inverters, along with essential accessories such as communications gateways, AC splices, and inverter ballast mounting kits. HiQ Solar focuses on developing power electronics solutions that support future power generation technologies, including solar and battery storage applications, enabling clients to harness renewable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner.

Cadence Biomedical

Series B in 2015
Cadence Biomedical, Inc. is an early-stage medical device company based in Seattle, Washington, focused on restoring walking abilities for individuals with severe mobility impairments. The company's primary product, Kickstart, is a neurorehabilitation device designed to enhance recovery in patients suffering from conditions such as stroke, spinal cord injury, and multiple sclerosis. Utilizing innovative Exotendon technology, Kickstart mimics the function of an artificial tendon, providing necessary stability, support, and swing assistance. This device is utilized in both outpatient physical therapy and for home use, facilitating continued recovery post-discharge. Cadence Biomedical was originally established as Empowering Engineering Technologies, Corp. in 2007 and has since developed a new kinetic orthosis device, building on technology developed at the Cleveland Clinic by Dr. A.J. van den Bogert.

PAX Labs

Series C in 2015
PAX Labs, Inc. is a prominent manufacturer of loose-leaf vaporizers and accessories designed for dry herbs and concentrates. With a focus on innovation and premium design, PAX offers a range of products including the PAX 3, PAX 2, and PAX Era, alongside their related accessories. The company also provides an online mobile application to enhance user experience. Founded in 2004 and initially known as Ploom, Inc., PAX Labs rebranded in 2015 and has since established itself as a leader in the vaporization technology sector. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, PAX Labs distributes its products through a network of retailers and distributors in the United States and internationally, as well as via online platforms.

PAX Labs

Series C in 2015
PAX Labs, Inc. is a prominent manufacturer of loose-leaf vaporizers and accessories designed for dry herbs and concentrates. With a focus on innovation and premium design, PAX offers a range of products including the PAX 3, PAX 2, and PAX Era, alongside their related accessories. The company also provides an online mobile application to enhance user experience. Founded in 2004 and initially known as Ploom, Inc., PAX Labs rebranded in 2015 and has since established itself as a leader in the vaporization technology sector. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, PAX Labs distributes its products through a network of retailers and distributors in the United States and internationally, as well as via online platforms.

Ploom

Series A in 2015
Ploom is an upstart tobacco company based in San Francisco. Really. We are creating a line of products starting with the ModelOne. Reimagining the smoking paradigm, we wed modern technologies, materials and processes to the best tobacco and botanical ingredients. We handcraft our pods at our micro-factory in San Francisco. Ploom began as a conversation between a smoker and a non-smoker outside a studio at Stanford's Joint Program in Design in 2004. "What do you hate about smoking?" Adam asked. "What do you love about it?" James responded. The two had already been collaborating on eccentric thesis explorations but those were quickly dropped to answer the question: What if smoking were reinvented today? The thesis generated support from some of the most well respected thinkers and doers in and around the University. James and Adam founded Ploom in a tiny orange painted room on an apple orchard in Palo Alto, determined to bring a better alternative to people who love (and hate) smoking. Hundreds of prototypes, consumer insights and a business plan later, the two developed a unique startup in the historic Dogpatch area of San Francisco with a handful of the best engineers, advisors, marketing and biotech veterans in the country. The model One and Ploom's first six flavors are the first glimpse of the future of smoking: a new ritual for a modern society from a new kind of company.

Peloton Technology

Series A in 2015
Peloton Technology Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Menlo Park, California, specializes in developing active safety systems for the trucking industry. The company employs radar and Dedicated Short-Range Communications (DSRC) technology to facilitate vehicle-to-vehicle communication between pairs of trucks. This innovative system enhances safety by linking active safety features, while allowing drivers to maintain full control of steering. The technology manages acceleration and braking, akin to adaptive cruise control, significantly reducing collision-related expenses and improving fuel efficiency. On-road testing has demonstrated that trucks operating in this platooning system can achieve average fuel savings of over 7%, benefiting both the leading and trailing vehicles by minimizing aerodynamic drag. Peloton Technology aims to address critical challenges faced by modern trucking fleets, including safety and operational costs.

Peloton Technology

Venture Round in 2014
Peloton Technology Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Menlo Park, California, specializes in developing active safety systems for the trucking industry. The company employs radar and Dedicated Short-Range Communications (DSRC) technology to facilitate vehicle-to-vehicle communication between pairs of trucks. This innovative system enhances safety by linking active safety features, while allowing drivers to maintain full control of steering. The technology manages acceleration and braking, akin to adaptive cruise control, significantly reducing collision-related expenses and improving fuel efficiency. On-road testing has demonstrated that trucks operating in this platooning system can achieve average fuel savings of over 7%, benefiting both the leading and trailing vehicles by minimizing aerodynamic drag. Peloton Technology aims to address critical challenges faced by modern trucking fleets, including safety and operational costs.

Cephasonics

Seed Round in 2014
Cephasonics, Inc. is a company specializing in the development of mixed-signal semiconductors and subsystem products, primarily for the medical imaging and ultrasound device markets. Founded in 2012 and based in Santa Clara, California, Cephasonics offers a range of products including ultrasound beamforming front-end systems, development kits, and analog-to-digital converters. The company is known for its AutoFocus ultrasound beamforming technology, which allows original equipment manufacturers to implement customized algorithms, enhancing performance while reducing power consumption and accelerating the time-to-market for ultrasound-based products. Cephasonics serves a global network of distributors, catering to the demands of both medical and industrial imaging applications.

HiQ Solar

Convertible Note in 2014
HiQ Solar, Inc. is a solar energy company based in Santa Clara, California, specializing in the design, manufacture, and marketing of solar inverters for commercial 3-phase installations in the United States. Founded in 2009, the company offers a range of products, including TrueString 480v and 208v 3-phase inverters, along with essential accessories such as communications gateways, AC splices, and inverter ballast mounting kits. HiQ Solar focuses on developing power electronics solutions that support future power generation technologies, including solar and battery storage applications, enabling clients to harness renewable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner.

Peloton Technology

Convertible Note in 2014
Peloton Technology Inc., founded in 2011 and based in Menlo Park, California, specializes in developing active safety systems for the trucking industry. The company employs radar and Dedicated Short-Range Communications (DSRC) technology to facilitate vehicle-to-vehicle communication between pairs of trucks. This innovative system enhances safety by linking active safety features, while allowing drivers to maintain full control of steering. The technology manages acceleration and braking, akin to adaptive cruise control, significantly reducing collision-related expenses and improving fuel efficiency. On-road testing has demonstrated that trucks operating in this platooning system can achieve average fuel savings of over 7%, benefiting both the leading and trailing vehicles by minimizing aerodynamic drag. Peloton Technology aims to address critical challenges faced by modern trucking fleets, including safety and operational costs.

Trak

Angel Round in 2014
Sandstone Diagnostics is a Bay Area biotech company developing instruments and consumables for point-of-care medical testing. Sandstone’s lead product, Trak, is a consumer semen analysis platform that provides a simple and accurate way to monitor sperm quality from the comfort of home. Trak is a tool for men to take charge of their fertility, boost their sperm quality, and improve their chances of conception. Sandstone was co-founded in 2012 by Ph.D. scientists developing medical technologies for national defense applications at Sandia National Laboratories.

HiQ Solar

Convertible Note in 2014
HiQ Solar, Inc. is a solar energy company based in Santa Clara, California, specializing in the design, manufacture, and marketing of solar inverters for commercial 3-phase installations in the United States. Founded in 2009, the company offers a range of products, including TrueString 480v and 208v 3-phase inverters, along with essential accessories such as communications gateways, AC splices, and inverter ballast mounting kits. HiQ Solar focuses on developing power electronics solutions that support future power generation technologies, including solar and battery storage applications, enabling clients to harness renewable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner.

Ploom

Venture Round in 2014
Ploom is an upstart tobacco company based in San Francisco. Really. We are creating a line of products starting with the ModelOne. Reimagining the smoking paradigm, we wed modern technologies, materials and processes to the best tobacco and botanical ingredients. We handcraft our pods at our micro-factory in San Francisco. Ploom began as a conversation between a smoker and a non-smoker outside a studio at Stanford's Joint Program in Design in 2004. "What do you hate about smoking?" Adam asked. "What do you love about it?" James responded. The two had already been collaborating on eccentric thesis explorations but those were quickly dropped to answer the question: What if smoking were reinvented today? The thesis generated support from some of the most well respected thinkers and doers in and around the University. James and Adam founded Ploom in a tiny orange painted room on an apple orchard in Palo Alto, determined to bring a better alternative to people who love (and hate) smoking. Hundreds of prototypes, consumer insights and a business plan later, the two developed a unique startup in the historic Dogpatch area of San Francisco with a handful of the best engineers, advisors, marketing and biotech veterans in the country. The model One and Ploom's first six flavors are the first glimpse of the future of smoking: a new ritual for a modern society from a new kind of company.

Bagaveev

Seed Round in 2014
Bagaveev Corporation is a startup based in Half Moon Bay, California, that specializes in the design, development, and testing of advanced rocket engines specifically tailored for nanosatellite launches. Established in 2013, the company focuses on creating pressure-fed, 3D-printed aerospike engines that are intended to power both the lower and upper stages of a 35-foot rocket capable of delivering 10-12 kg nanosatellites into low Earth orbit and Sun-synchronous orbit. Bagaveev aims to provide reusable launch solutions, enabling clients the capability to launch nanosatellites on a weekly basis, with integrated guidance, navigation, and control systems to facilitate reliable operations. The company is supported by key figures in the tech investment community, including notable accelerators and advisors.

HiQ Solar

Convertible Note in 2014
HiQ Solar, Inc. is a solar energy company based in Santa Clara, California, specializing in the design, manufacture, and marketing of solar inverters for commercial 3-phase installations in the United States. Founded in 2009, the company offers a range of products, including TrueString 480v and 208v 3-phase inverters, along with essential accessories such as communications gateways, AC splices, and inverter ballast mounting kits. HiQ Solar focuses on developing power electronics solutions that support future power generation technologies, including solar and battery storage applications, enabling clients to harness renewable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner.

Cephasonics

Series A in 2013
Cephasonics, Inc. is a company specializing in the development of mixed-signal semiconductors and subsystem products, primarily for the medical imaging and ultrasound device markets. Founded in 2012 and based in Santa Clara, California, Cephasonics offers a range of products including ultrasound beamforming front-end systems, development kits, and analog-to-digital converters. The company is known for its AutoFocus ultrasound beamforming technology, which allows original equipment manufacturers to implement customized algorithms, enhancing performance while reducing power consumption and accelerating the time-to-market for ultrasound-based products. Cephasonics serves a global network of distributors, catering to the demands of both medical and industrial imaging applications.

Cadence Biomedical

Series A in 2013
Cadence Biomedical, Inc. is an early-stage medical device company based in Seattle, Washington, focused on restoring walking abilities for individuals with severe mobility impairments. The company's primary product, Kickstart, is a neurorehabilitation device designed to enhance recovery in patients suffering from conditions such as stroke, spinal cord injury, and multiple sclerosis. Utilizing innovative Exotendon technology, Kickstart mimics the function of an artificial tendon, providing necessary stability, support, and swing assistance. This device is utilized in both outpatient physical therapy and for home use, facilitating continued recovery post-discharge. Cadence Biomedical was originally established as Empowering Engineering Technologies, Corp. in 2007 and has since developed a new kinetic orthosis device, building on technology developed at the Cleveland Clinic by Dr. A.J. van den Bogert.

Cephasonics

Series A in 2013
Cephasonics, Inc. is a company specializing in the development of mixed-signal semiconductors and subsystem products, primarily for the medical imaging and ultrasound device markets. Founded in 2012 and based in Santa Clara, California, Cephasonics offers a range of products including ultrasound beamforming front-end systems, development kits, and analog-to-digital converters. The company is known for its AutoFocus ultrasound beamforming technology, which allows original equipment manufacturers to implement customized algorithms, enhancing performance while reducing power consumption and accelerating the time-to-market for ultrasound-based products. Cephasonics serves a global network of distributors, catering to the demands of both medical and industrial imaging applications.

HiQ Solar

Venture Round in 2012
HiQ Solar, Inc. is a solar energy company based in Santa Clara, California, specializing in the design, manufacture, and marketing of solar inverters for commercial 3-phase installations in the United States. Founded in 2009, the company offers a range of products, including TrueString 480v and 208v 3-phase inverters, along with essential accessories such as communications gateways, AC splices, and inverter ballast mounting kits. HiQ Solar focuses on developing power electronics solutions that support future power generation technologies, including solar and battery storage applications, enabling clients to harness renewable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner.

Cadence Biomedical

Series A in 2012
Cadence Biomedical, Inc. is an early-stage medical device company based in Seattle, Washington, focused on restoring walking abilities for individuals with severe mobility impairments. The company's primary product, Kickstart, is a neurorehabilitation device designed to enhance recovery in patients suffering from conditions such as stroke, spinal cord injury, and multiple sclerosis. Utilizing innovative Exotendon technology, Kickstart mimics the function of an artificial tendon, providing necessary stability, support, and swing assistance. This device is utilized in both outpatient physical therapy and for home use, facilitating continued recovery post-discharge. Cadence Biomedical was originally established as Empowering Engineering Technologies, Corp. in 2007 and has since developed a new kinetic orthosis device, building on technology developed at the Cleveland Clinic by Dr. A.J. van den Bogert.

Cadence Biomedical

Venture Round in 2012
Cadence Biomedical, Inc. is an early-stage medical device company based in Seattle, Washington, focused on restoring walking abilities for individuals with severe mobility impairments. The company's primary product, Kickstart, is a neurorehabilitation device designed to enhance recovery in patients suffering from conditions such as stroke, spinal cord injury, and multiple sclerosis. Utilizing innovative Exotendon technology, Kickstart mimics the function of an artificial tendon, providing necessary stability, support, and swing assistance. This device is utilized in both outpatient physical therapy and for home use, facilitating continued recovery post-discharge. Cadence Biomedical was originally established as Empowering Engineering Technologies, Corp. in 2007 and has since developed a new kinetic orthosis device, building on technology developed at the Cleveland Clinic by Dr. A.J. van den Bogert.

Cephasonics

Convertible Note in 2012
Cephasonics, Inc. is a company specializing in the development of mixed-signal semiconductors and subsystem products, primarily for the medical imaging and ultrasound device markets. Founded in 2012 and based in Santa Clara, California, Cephasonics offers a range of products including ultrasound beamforming front-end systems, development kits, and analog-to-digital converters. The company is known for its AutoFocus ultrasound beamforming technology, which allows original equipment manufacturers to implement customized algorithms, enhancing performance while reducing power consumption and accelerating the time-to-market for ultrasound-based products. Cephasonics serves a global network of distributors, catering to the demands of both medical and industrial imaging applications.

Cadence Biomedical

Series A in 2011
Cadence Biomedical, Inc. is an early-stage medical device company based in Seattle, Washington, focused on restoring walking abilities for individuals with severe mobility impairments. The company's primary product, Kickstart, is a neurorehabilitation device designed to enhance recovery in patients suffering from conditions such as stroke, spinal cord injury, and multiple sclerosis. Utilizing innovative Exotendon technology, Kickstart mimics the function of an artificial tendon, providing necessary stability, support, and swing assistance. This device is utilized in both outpatient physical therapy and for home use, facilitating continued recovery post-discharge. Cadence Biomedical was originally established as Empowering Engineering Technologies, Corp. in 2007 and has since developed a new kinetic orthosis device, building on technology developed at the Cleveland Clinic by Dr. A.J. van den Bogert.

Ploom

Series B in 2011
Ploom is an upstart tobacco company based in San Francisco. Really. We are creating a line of products starting with the ModelOne. Reimagining the smoking paradigm, we wed modern technologies, materials and processes to the best tobacco and botanical ingredients. We handcraft our pods at our micro-factory in San Francisco. Ploom began as a conversation between a smoker and a non-smoker outside a studio at Stanford's Joint Program in Design in 2004. "What do you hate about smoking?" Adam asked. "What do you love about it?" James responded. The two had already been collaborating on eccentric thesis explorations but those were quickly dropped to answer the question: What if smoking were reinvented today? The thesis generated support from some of the most well respected thinkers and doers in and around the University. James and Adam founded Ploom in a tiny orange painted room on an apple orchard in Palo Alto, determined to bring a better alternative to people who love (and hate) smoking. Hundreds of prototypes, consumer insights and a business plan later, the two developed a unique startup in the historic Dogpatch area of San Francisco with a handful of the best engineers, advisors, marketing and biotech veterans in the country. The model One and Ploom's first six flavors are the first glimpse of the future of smoking: a new ritual for a modern society from a new kind of company.

Ploom

Series A in 2009
Ploom is an upstart tobacco company based in San Francisco. Really. We are creating a line of products starting with the ModelOne. Reimagining the smoking paradigm, we wed modern technologies, materials and processes to the best tobacco and botanical ingredients. We handcraft our pods at our micro-factory in San Francisco. Ploom began as a conversation between a smoker and a non-smoker outside a studio at Stanford's Joint Program in Design in 2004. "What do you hate about smoking?" Adam asked. "What do you love about it?" James responded. The two had already been collaborating on eccentric thesis explorations but those were quickly dropped to answer the question: What if smoking were reinvented today? The thesis generated support from some of the most well respected thinkers and doers in and around the University. James and Adam founded Ploom in a tiny orange painted room on an apple orchard in Palo Alto, determined to bring a better alternative to people who love (and hate) smoking. Hundreds of prototypes, consumer insights and a business plan later, the two developed a unique startup in the historic Dogpatch area of San Francisco with a handful of the best engineers, advisors, marketing and biotech veterans in the country. The model One and Ploom's first six flavors are the first glimpse of the future of smoking: a new ritual for a modern society from a new kind of company.

VenJuvo

Venture Round in 2008
VenJuvo specializes in consumer electronics trade-in services, which means they can offer you the greatest value for your pre-owned MP3 Player or Video Game Console. The 3 step process involves first receiving your online quote online, then sending the item in, and lastly receiving a gift card that can go toward the purchase of the item that you want.

Foundog

Venture Round in 2008
Foundog is a Silicon Valley-based company specializing in portable electronics tracking and recovery products for both individuals and businesses. The company operates a registry and recovery network designed to reunite consumers and enterprises with lost electronic devices, including laptops, cell phones, and other portable electronics. In addition to its recovery services, Foundog offers next-generation promotional products that focus on delivering measurable returns on investment, generating leads, driving sales, and enhancing brand awareness. The team consists of skilled professionals in software, IT, and printing, enabling Foundog to create customized promotional solutions tailored to meet the needs of its clients.

Ploom

Series A in 2008
Ploom is an upstart tobacco company based in San Francisco. Really. We are creating a line of products starting with the ModelOne. Reimagining the smoking paradigm, we wed modern technologies, materials and processes to the best tobacco and botanical ingredients. We handcraft our pods at our micro-factory in San Francisco. Ploom began as a conversation between a smoker and a non-smoker outside a studio at Stanford's Joint Program in Design in 2004. "What do you hate about smoking?" Adam asked. "What do you love about it?" James responded. The two had already been collaborating on eccentric thesis explorations but those were quickly dropped to answer the question: What if smoking were reinvented today? The thesis generated support from some of the most well respected thinkers and doers in and around the University. James and Adam founded Ploom in a tiny orange painted room on an apple orchard in Palo Alto, determined to bring a better alternative to people who love (and hate) smoking. Hundreds of prototypes, consumer insights and a business plan later, the two developed a unique startup in the historic Dogpatch area of San Francisco with a handful of the best engineers, advisors, marketing and biotech veterans in the country. The model One and Ploom's first six flavors are the first glimpse of the future of smoking: a new ritual for a modern society from a new kind of company.

Ploom

Venture Round in 2007
Ploom is an upstart tobacco company based in San Francisco. Really. We are creating a line of products starting with the ModelOne. Reimagining the smoking paradigm, we wed modern technologies, materials and processes to the best tobacco and botanical ingredients. We handcraft our pods at our micro-factory in San Francisco. Ploom began as a conversation between a smoker and a non-smoker outside a studio at Stanford's Joint Program in Design in 2004. "What do you hate about smoking?" Adam asked. "What do you love about it?" James responded. The two had already been collaborating on eccentric thesis explorations but those were quickly dropped to answer the question: What if smoking were reinvented today? The thesis generated support from some of the most well respected thinkers and doers in and around the University. James and Adam founded Ploom in a tiny orange painted room on an apple orchard in Palo Alto, determined to bring a better alternative to people who love (and hate) smoking. Hundreds of prototypes, consumer insights and a business plan later, the two developed a unique startup in the historic Dogpatch area of San Francisco with a handful of the best engineers, advisors, marketing and biotech veterans in the country. The model One and Ploom's first six flavors are the first glimpse of the future of smoking: a new ritual for a modern society from a new kind of company.

Azanda Network Devices

Venture Round in 2002
Azanda Network Devices is a communications semiconductor company based in Sunnyvale, California. The company specializes in the development of semiconductors designed for next-generation optical and metro-area networks. Additionally, Azanda creates multi-service traffic management solutions that enhance the performance of routers and switches, addressing the evolving demands of modern communication infrastructure. Through its innovative products, Azanda Network Devices aims to contribute to advancements in network efficiency and reliability.
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