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 Internet of Things

BG Networks

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

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.

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.

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.

Kepler Communications

Series B in 2021
Kepler Communications designs, develops, and operates satellite networks for global connectivity. It specializes in Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, PolarConnect for extreme environments, Global Data Service for large data transfers, and everywhereIOT for IoT devices. Serving industries such as maritime, natural resources, research, defense, and logistics.

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.

Orbital Insight

Series E in 2021
Orbital Insight, Inc. is a geospatial analytics company based in Palo Alto, California, established in 2013. The firm develops a cloud-based platform that employs artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze vast amounts of geospatial data, including satellite imagery, mobile location signals, and other Internet of Things data. This technology enables organizations, including businesses, governments, and NGOs, to gain insights into societal and economic trends that may not be visible to the naked eye. Orbital Insight's products, such as Orbital Insight GO, GO Consumer, and GO Energy, provide users with actionable intelligence regarding infrastructure, supply chain dynamics, and energy resources. By transforming billions of data points into clear, usable information, the company supports data-driven decision-making in various sectors.

BrightInsight

Series C in 2021
BrightInsight operates a digital health platform tailored for biopharma and medtech companies. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company provides an Internet of Things (IoT) solution designed to support the development, scaling, and maintenance of regulated digital health products and services. The BrightInsight platform captures, transmits, and analyzes data from various sources, including medical devices, combination products, applications, and digital therapeutics, all while adhering to security, privacy, and regulatory standards. This integrated approach enables clients to enhance patient adherence and engagement, accelerate market entry, and reduce implementation costs across diverse products and global markets.

Profusa

Convertible Note in 2021
Profusa, Inc. is a digital health technology company based in Emeryville, California, specializing in the design and development of tissue-integrated sensors and biosensors aimed at improving diabetes management. Founded in 2009, the company focuses on creating biointegrated sensors that allow individuals to monitor their biochemical data in real-time, facilitating better management of personal health and chronic diseases. Profusa's technology aims to seamlessly integrate with the body, providing continuous, clinical-grade data that enhances health outcomes. In addition to its sensor technology, the company has developed software that offers biofeedback to support chronic disease management and promote healthy living.

Alertive Healthcare

Seed Round in 2021
Alertive Healthcare is a digital health company focused on hypertension and chronic disease management. It partners with healthcare organizations to remotely monitor patients with high blood pressure and deliver clinical recommendations between visits. Its platform aggregates data from FDA-approved Bluetooth-enabled blood pressure devices, enabling care teams to monitor trends, interpret information, and make timely decisions. By streamlining communication among clinicians and patients, the company aims to shorten the time to blood pressure control and improve health outcomes.

Dellfer

Convertible Note in 2021
Dellfer is a cybersecurity company focused on protecting Internet of Things (IoT) and automotive systems. Founded in 2016 and based in California, Dellfer specializes in developing software that detects and prevents zero-day attacks, ensuring the safety of mission-critical devices. The company's platform provides real-time visibility into connected device cyberattacks by monitoring software for unauthorized changes, thereby preventing malware infections and other security vulnerabilities. This enables manufacturers to enhance the security of their internet-connected products.

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.

Connected Signals

Convertible Note in 2020
Connected Signals, Inc. is a technology company based in Eugene, Oregon, focused on enhancing the interaction between vehicles and traffic signals through its cloud-based platform. Established in 2013, the company specializes in Transit Signal Priority (TSP) systems that optimize traffic flow for buses, emergency vehicles, and pedestrians by adjusting traffic signal timings to reduce travel times. Their flagship application, EnLighten, provides drivers with real-time information about traffic light changes, improving safety and driving experience by minimizing distractions. Connected Signals leverages existing traffic signal infrastructure to gather and analyze data, allowing for predictive modeling of signal states without necessitating costly hardware upgrades. The company's innovative approach aims to increase driving safety, enhance fuel efficiency, and alleviate driver stress by providing consistent and actionable traffic signal data to municipalities, automakers, and local traffic agencies.

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.

Profusa

Convertible Note in 2020
Profusa, Inc. is a digital health technology company based in Emeryville, California, specializing in the design and development of tissue-integrated sensors and biosensors aimed at improving diabetes management. Founded in 2009, the company focuses on creating biointegrated sensors that allow individuals to monitor their biochemical data in real-time, facilitating better management of personal health and chronic diseases. Profusa's technology aims to seamlessly integrate with the body, providing continuous, clinical-grade data that enhances health outcomes. In addition to its sensor technology, the company has developed software that offers biofeedback to support chronic disease management and promote healthy living.

WaterSmart Software

Convertible Note in 2020
WaterSmart Software is a developer of a cloud-based customer engagement and analytics platform tailored for water utilities. The company's solution enhances the intelligence derived from meter data, enabling water providers to improve customer service and operational efficiency. By allowing customers to access detailed information about their water usage, the platform facilitates better communication between utilities and consumers, helping the latter understand the value of water and discover ways to save costs. WaterSmart has demonstrated its effectiveness by enabling water utilities to reduce costs, protect revenue, and increase customer satisfaction by over 25%. The company's innovative approach has garnered recognition, including the World Economic Forum Technology Pioneers Award, highlighting its potential to positively impact both business and society through technological advancements.

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.

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.

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.

Alertive Healthcare

Seed Round in 2020
Alertive Healthcare is a digital health company focused on hypertension and chronic disease management. It partners with healthcare organizations to remotely monitor patients with high blood pressure and deliver clinical recommendations between visits. Its platform aggregates data from FDA-approved Bluetooth-enabled blood pressure devices, enabling care teams to monitor trends, interpret information, and make timely decisions. By streamlining communication among clinicians and patients, the company aims to shorten the time to blood pressure control and improve health outcomes.

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.

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.

Connected Signals

Convertible Note in 2019
Connected Signals, Inc. is a technology company based in Eugene, Oregon, focused on enhancing the interaction between vehicles and traffic signals through its cloud-based platform. Established in 2013, the company specializes in Transit Signal Priority (TSP) systems that optimize traffic flow for buses, emergency vehicles, and pedestrians by adjusting traffic signal timings to reduce travel times. Their flagship application, EnLighten, provides drivers with real-time information about traffic light changes, improving safety and driving experience by minimizing distractions. Connected Signals leverages existing traffic signal infrastructure to gather and analyze data, allowing for predictive modeling of signal states without necessitating costly hardware upgrades. The company's innovative approach aims to increase driving safety, enhance fuel efficiency, and alleviate driver stress by providing consistent and actionable traffic signal data to municipalities, automakers, and local traffic agencies.

IrriGreen

Seed Round in 2019
IrriGreen, Inc. is a company that specializes in the design, manufacture, and distribution of advanced lawn irrigation systems. Founded in 2010 and based in Edina, Minnesota, IrriGreen offers innovative water sprinkler systems tailored for residential customers, landscape contractors, municipalities, and water districts. The company's unique IoT digital sprinkler system leverages patented technology inspired by inkjet printing, allowing for precise water distribution that aligns with the contours of any landscape. This approach significantly reduces water usage, achieving up to a 50% savings compared to traditional systems. IrriGreen's business model emphasizes recurring revenue through an IoT service framework, enhancing customer value while promoting efficient water management. Products are distributed across the United States through a network of distributors.

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.

Dellfer

Seed Round in 2018
Dellfer is a cybersecurity company focused on protecting Internet of Things (IoT) and automotive systems. Founded in 2016 and based in California, Dellfer specializes in developing software that detects and prevents zero-day attacks, ensuring the safety of mission-critical devices. The company's platform provides real-time visibility into connected device cyberattacks by monitoring software for unauthorized changes, thereby preventing malware infections and other security vulnerabilities. This enables manufacturers to enhance the security of their internet-connected products.

Connected Signals

Convertible Note in 2018
Connected Signals, Inc. is a technology company based in Eugene, Oregon, focused on enhancing the interaction between vehicles and traffic signals through its cloud-based platform. Established in 2013, the company specializes in Transit Signal Priority (TSP) systems that optimize traffic flow for buses, emergency vehicles, and pedestrians by adjusting traffic signal timings to reduce travel times. Their flagship application, EnLighten, provides drivers with real-time information about traffic light changes, improving safety and driving experience by minimizing distractions. Connected Signals leverages existing traffic signal infrastructure to gather and analyze data, allowing for predictive modeling of signal states without necessitating costly hardware upgrades. The company's innovative approach aims to increase driving safety, enhance fuel efficiency, and alleviate driver stress by providing consistent and actionable traffic signal data to municipalities, automakers, and local traffic agencies.

Kenzen

Convertible Note in 2018
Kenzen, Inc. is a health technology company that specializes in developing wearable solutions for health and performance monitoring. Its flagship product, the Kenzen ECHO, is a wireless smart patch designed to provide real-time monitoring of vital signs and physiological data, with a focus on preventing injuries related to heat stress, fatigue, and over-exertion in industrial settings. The ECHO system includes a mobile application that delivers personalized health insights and alerts, ensuring that workers and their supervisors can take proactive measures to enhance safety and productivity. Incorporated in 2014 and based in New York, Kenzen sells its products through various distributors, resellers, and retail locations, aiming to harness physiological data to improve workforce safety and well-being.

BotFactory

Convertible Note in 2018
BotFactory develops and manufactures desktop electronic circuit printers. Its flagship product, Squink, enables users to design and create 3D printed electronic prototypes using print conductive ink, dispense solder paste or glue, and pick and place components. BotFactory serves Fortune 500 research labs, aerospace companies, universities, and electronics makers, accelerating their prototyping processes.

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.

Buoy Labs

Convertible Note in 2018
Buoy Labs develops a smart home water device that attaches to the home water line to measure, categorize, and monitor household water usage in real time. The system provides leak notifications, detailed usage data, and remote shut-off to limit damage, with a mobile app showing current consumption and where water is being used. It aims to help homeowners reduce utility costs and prevent costly water damage without requiring changes in behavior. Founded in 2015 as Calliope Waterworks and based in Santa Cruz, California, Buoy Labs serves residential customers.

Dellfer

Seed Round in 2017
Dellfer is a cybersecurity company focused on protecting Internet of Things (IoT) and automotive systems. Founded in 2016 and based in California, Dellfer specializes in developing software that detects and prevents zero-day attacks, ensuring the safety of mission-critical devices. The company's platform provides real-time visibility into connected device cyberattacks by monitoring software for unauthorized changes, thereby preventing malware infections and other security vulnerabilities. This enables manufacturers to enhance the security of their internet-connected products.

Connected Signals

Convertible Note in 2017
Connected Signals, Inc. is a technology company based in Eugene, Oregon, focused on enhancing the interaction between vehicles and traffic signals through its cloud-based platform. Established in 2013, the company specializes in Transit Signal Priority (TSP) systems that optimize traffic flow for buses, emergency vehicles, and pedestrians by adjusting traffic signal timings to reduce travel times. Their flagship application, EnLighten, provides drivers with real-time information about traffic light changes, improving safety and driving experience by minimizing distractions. Connected Signals leverages existing traffic signal infrastructure to gather and analyze data, allowing for predictive modeling of signal states without necessitating costly hardware upgrades. The company's innovative approach aims to increase driving safety, enhance fuel efficiency, and alleviate driver stress by providing consistent and actionable traffic signal data to municipalities, automakers, and local traffic agencies.

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.

Kiana Analytics

Venture Round in 2017
Kiana Analytics designs and develops cloud-based device detection and customer analytics software for operations and proximity marketing. Its Presence Analytics analyzes customer traffic and movements by leveraging Wi-Fi fingerprints from smartphones to help retailers and other venues improve store performance and sales conversion. The company provides predictive and behavioral insights of in-store traffic and serves retailers, shopping centers, restaurants, event venues, and other businesses worldwide. Founded in 2013 and based in Sunnyvale, California, Kiana Analytics also offers a privacy-centered cloud-based facilities management platform aimed at digital transformation, strengthening presence analytics, safety and security, and optimizing operations to support healthy workplaces for employees and visitors.

joinedapp

Venture Round in 2017
Joinedapp, Inc. is a technology company based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 2014. It specializes in a service integration platform designed for applications, focusing on the emerging field of conversational commerce. The company enables brands and retailers to sell products through messaging apps, connected screens, and home assistant devices, tapping into a vast user base exceeding 3 billion individuals. Joinedapp's AI-powered platform enhances revenue opportunities by targeting younger, mobile-first consumers. Its chatbot technology facilitates customer engagement across various social messaging platforms, streamlining the browse-to-buy journey and creating seamless user experiences. Through these innovative solutions, Joinedapp helps brands build stronger connections with their customers.

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.

joinedapp

Convertible Note in 2017
Joinedapp, Inc. is a technology company based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 2014. It specializes in a service integration platform designed for applications, focusing on the emerging field of conversational commerce. The company enables brands and retailers to sell products through messaging apps, connected screens, and home assistant devices, tapping into a vast user base exceeding 3 billion individuals. Joinedapp's AI-powered platform enhances revenue opportunities by targeting younger, mobile-first consumers. Its chatbot technology facilitates customer engagement across various social messaging platforms, streamlining the browse-to-buy journey and creating seamless user experiences. Through these innovative solutions, Joinedapp helps brands build stronger connections with their customers.

Iotera

Venture Round in 2016
Iotera, a wireless IoT networking company, was was acquired by Ring.com in 2017. Ring was subsequently acquired by Amazon in 2018.

Kiana Analytics

Venture Round in 2016
Kiana Analytics designs and develops cloud-based device detection and customer analytics software for operations and proximity marketing. Its Presence Analytics analyzes customer traffic and movements by leveraging Wi-Fi fingerprints from smartphones to help retailers and other venues improve store performance and sales conversion. The company provides predictive and behavioral insights of in-store traffic and serves retailers, shopping centers, restaurants, event venues, and other businesses worldwide. Founded in 2013 and based in Sunnyvale, California, Kiana Analytics also offers a privacy-centered cloud-based facilities management platform aimed at digital transformation, strengthening presence analytics, safety and security, and optimizing operations to support healthy workplaces for employees and visitors.

BotFactory

Venture Round in 2016
BotFactory develops and manufactures desktop electronic circuit printers. Its flagship product, Squink, enables users to design and create 3D printed electronic prototypes using print conductive ink, dispense solder paste or glue, and pick and place components. BotFactory serves Fortune 500 research labs, aerospace companies, universities, and electronics makers, accelerating their prototyping processes.

BotFactory

Venture Round in 2016
BotFactory develops and manufactures desktop electronic circuit printers. Its flagship product, Squink, enables users to design and create 3D printed electronic prototypes using print conductive ink, dispense solder paste or glue, and pick and place components. BotFactory serves Fortune 500 research labs, aerospace companies, universities, and electronics makers, accelerating their prototyping processes.

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.

Sigsense Technologies

Venture Round in 2016
Sigsense Technologies, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing equipment monitoring software solutions. Established in 2013, Sigsense has created a proprietary artificial intelligence platform designed to provide a comprehensive, vendor-agnostic management solution for equipment operations across various industries. The platform utilizes real-time data gathered from non-invasive power and environmental IoT sensors to deliver insights into machine performance, enabling predictive maintenance and identifying opportunities for process optimization. By tracking context-rich data, the software helps clients detect operational issues before they lead to failure, thereby minimizing downtime and enhancing productivity. Sigsense Technologies aims to empower service organizations, asset owners, and manufacturers to maximize the efficiency of their equipment and maintain a competitive edge in their respective markets.

Angaza

Series A in 2015
Angaza is a technology company established in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It provides a comprehensive pay-as-you-go platform designed for businesses that manufacture and distribute products in emerging markets. By digitizing the complex operations of last-mile distribution, Angaza enables these companies to offer affordable, life-changing products such as solar lights and clean cookstoves to off-grid consumers who lack access to traditional banking services. The platform supports integrated cloud-based software, a mobile application, and Internet of Things device integrations, allowing clients to extend consumer financing plans to unbanked individuals in rural areas. Angaza's mission is to promote financial inclusion and combat poverty by ensuring universal access to essential products and services.

Kiana Analytics

Convertible Note in 2015
Kiana Analytics designs and develops cloud-based device detection and customer analytics software for operations and proximity marketing. Its Presence Analytics analyzes customer traffic and movements by leveraging Wi-Fi fingerprints from smartphones to help retailers and other venues improve store performance and sales conversion. The company provides predictive and behavioral insights of in-store traffic and serves retailers, shopping centers, restaurants, event venues, and other businesses worldwide. Founded in 2013 and based in Sunnyvale, California, Kiana Analytics also offers a privacy-centered cloud-based facilities management platform aimed at digital transformation, strengthening presence analytics, safety and security, and optimizing operations to support healthy workplaces for employees and visitors.

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.

WaterSmart Software

Series B in 2015
WaterSmart Software is a developer of a cloud-based customer engagement and analytics platform tailored for water utilities. The company's solution enhances the intelligence derived from meter data, enabling water providers to improve customer service and operational efficiency. By allowing customers to access detailed information about their water usage, the platform facilitates better communication between utilities and consumers, helping the latter understand the value of water and discover ways to save costs. WaterSmart has demonstrated its effectiveness by enabling water utilities to reduce costs, protect revenue, and increase customer satisfaction by over 25%. The company's innovative approach has garnered recognition, including the World Economic Forum Technology Pioneers Award, highlighting its potential to positively impact both business and society through technological advancements.

Iotera

Seed Round in 2015
Iotera, a wireless IoT networking company, was was acquired by Ring.com in 2017. Ring was subsequently acquired by Amazon in 2018.

Sigsense Technologies

Venture Round in 2015
Sigsense Technologies, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing equipment monitoring software solutions. Established in 2013, Sigsense has created a proprietary artificial intelligence platform designed to provide a comprehensive, vendor-agnostic management solution for equipment operations across various industries. The platform utilizes real-time data gathered from non-invasive power and environmental IoT sensors to deliver insights into machine performance, enabling predictive maintenance and identifying opportunities for process optimization. By tracking context-rich data, the software helps clients detect operational issues before they lead to failure, thereby minimizing downtime and enhancing productivity. Sigsense Technologies aims to empower service organizations, asset owners, and manufacturers to maximize the efficiency of their equipment and maintain a competitive edge in their respective markets.

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.

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.

Sigsense Technologies

Convertible Note in 2014
Sigsense Technologies, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing equipment monitoring software solutions. Established in 2013, Sigsense has created a proprietary artificial intelligence platform designed to provide a comprehensive, vendor-agnostic management solution for equipment operations across various industries. The platform utilizes real-time data gathered from non-invasive power and environmental IoT sensors to deliver insights into machine performance, enabling predictive maintenance and identifying opportunities for process optimization. By tracking context-rich data, the software helps clients detect operational issues before they lead to failure, thereby minimizing downtime and enhancing productivity. Sigsense Technologies aims to empower service organizations, asset owners, and manufacturers to maximize the efficiency of their equipment and maintain a competitive edge in their respective markets.

The Fabric

Venture Round in 2013
The Fabric is a startup co-creation foundry based in Sunnyvale, California, that specializes in the cloud and Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure sectors. Founded in 2012, it operates as a startup studio that collaborates closely with founders to transform their ideas into viable companies. The Fabric's team consists of experienced company creators who work together under one roof to provide the necessary support for startups, from the initial concept stage to full company launch. By combining resources and expertise, The Fabric aims to foster innovation and growth within the cloud and IoT infrastructure industries.

ByteLight

Series A in 2013
ByteLight is a company specializing in location-based marketing solutions tailored for large retail environments. Utilizing LED-based indoor positioning technology, ByteLight enables retailers to accurately determine consumer locations within their stores. This technology leverages existing lighting infrastructure to provide precise information and deliver hyper-targeted content directly to shoppers' smartphones, based on their exact location in the store. By eliminating the need for additional hardware such as batteries or beacons, ByteLight offers a seamless consumer engagement platform that enhances the shopping experience through personalized interactions.

WaterSmart Software

Seed Round in 2012
WaterSmart Software is a developer of a cloud-based customer engagement and analytics platform tailored for water utilities. The company's solution enhances the intelligence derived from meter data, enabling water providers to improve customer service and operational efficiency. By allowing customers to access detailed information about their water usage, the platform facilitates better communication between utilities and consumers, helping the latter understand the value of water and discover ways to save costs. WaterSmart has demonstrated its effectiveness by enabling water utilities to reduce costs, protect revenue, and increase customer satisfaction by over 25%. The company's innovative approach has garnered recognition, including the World Economic Forum Technology Pioneers Award, highlighting its potential to positively impact both business and society through technological advancements.

WaterSmart Software

Seed Round in 2011
WaterSmart Software is a developer of a cloud-based customer engagement and analytics platform tailored for water utilities. The company's solution enhances the intelligence derived from meter data, enabling water providers to improve customer service and operational efficiency. By allowing customers to access detailed information about their water usage, the platform facilitates better communication between utilities and consumers, helping the latter understand the value of water and discover ways to save costs. WaterSmart has demonstrated its effectiveness by enabling water utilities to reduce costs, protect revenue, and increase customer satisfaction by over 25%. The company's innovative approach has garnered recognition, including the World Economic Forum Technology Pioneers Award, highlighting its potential to positively impact both business and society through technological advancements.
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