Okra Solar
Series A in 2023
Okra Solar is an innovative technology company based in Sydney, Australia, focused on facilitating access to affordable solar energy for rural and off-grid communities. Founded in 2016, the company has developed a plug-and-play smart grid solution that leverages IoT technology, machine learning, and mobile payments to enable solar generating communities to share and efficiently utilize energy. Its modular grid design allows for rapid electrification of last-mile areas, while cloud software provides real-time data to utility companies, helping them manage and scale solar networks effectively. By connecting these communities to reliable and affordable energy sources, Okra Solar aims to integrate them into the modern economy and promote energy abundance.
Dreamlight
Seed Round in 2019
Dreamlight is a startup specialising in research and development of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies for the sleep industry, known as sleeptech. The company manufactures a unique sleep mask that employs light therapy technology and generates warmth, aiming to alleviate anxiety and promote deep relaxation. This innovative product helps users reduce stress and improve overall sleep quality and well-being.
WaterBit is a developer of precision irrigation solutions that enhance crop quality and optimize water usage for growers. The company's innovative technology enables precise control of local irrigation by considering factors such as plant growth stages and soil conditions with a level of granularity and accuracy unmatched by traditional methods. This sophisticated approach helps cultivators avoid crop failures and improve yields while also implementing labor-saving strategies. By translating advanced technology into practical applications, WaterBit delivers significant value to the agricultural sector, promoting sustainable and efficient farming practices.
FITSLEEP provides health technology products and services and gathers doctors and masters from domestic and foreign universities. It develops a sleep tracking device designed to monitor and log users' heart rates.
Arraiy, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in developing a computer vision and machine learning platform tailored for the motion picture and television industry. Founded in 2016 and formerly known as opencv.ai, Arraiy aims to transform the filmmaking process by collaborating with major studios and award-winning artists. The company's platform leverages advanced AI techniques to enhance visual storytelling, allowing creators to seamlessly integrate real and virtual worlds. By focusing on machine learning, Arraiy seeks to expand the creative possibilities for filmmakers, thereby unlocking a new era of visual storytelling. As of 2020, Arraiy operates as a subsidiary of Matterport, Inc.
ChemiSense
Seed Round in 2016
ChemiSense Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Berkeley, California, specializes in air quality monitoring solutions for a variety of sectors, including industrial, commercial, and residential markets. The company offers advanced chemical and particle sensor technologies, along with software that delivers real-time air quality data, monitors historical trends, and issues alerts. ChemiSense's products cater to diverse applications, such as homes, hospitals, oil and gas sectors, data centers, and wearable devices. Its scalable system architecture enables comprehensive monitoring, from individual air quality assessments to complex networks of distributed devices, allowing clients to access vital information regarding indoor air quality and individual pollutant levels.
Cinder is a Palo Alto, California-based company that designs and manufactures premium smart cooking appliances aimed at enhancing the home cooking experience. Its flagship product, the Cinder Sensing Cooker, is an innovative countertop grill that utilizes advanced sensing and control technology to achieve precision-temperature cooking and searing. This device ensures that food is cooked evenly and to the exact desired temperature, reminiscent of high-end meals typically found in Michelin-starred restaurants. Founded in 2012 as Palate Home, Cinder was co-founded by Eric Norman, who has a background in product development at Toyota, and Jim Reich, an expert in controls and embedded systems. The company has garnered support from prominent Silicon Valley entities, including Y Combinator and the Highway 1 hardware incubator.