Slow Ventures

Slow Ventures is a San Francisco-based private equity firm founded in 2009, specializing in early-stage investments in technology-related companies across the United States. The firm recognizes that impactful ideas and successful businesses take time to develop, and it emphasizes a community-oriented approach that leverages collective experience and curiosity. By investing at the intersection of technology, science, society, and culture, Slow Ventures provides founders with essential resources, connections, and insights. The firm is committed to supporting entrepreneurs throughout their journeys, aiming to foster the creation of strong and sustainable companies.

Sam Lessin

Partner

Megan Lightcap

Principal

Scott Marlette

Partner

Yoni Rechtman

Principal

Sam Le ssin

Partner

Past deals in Seed Round

EcoSapiens

Seed Round in 2023
Ecosapiens is a Web3/NFT project enabling consumers to make a positive impact on the climate.

Comm Technologies

Seed Round in 2022
Comm Technologies is scaling E2E encryption with personal private servers.

Ranger Station

Seed Round in 2022
Ranger Station specializes in modernizing home insurance through a digital platform that enhances the capabilities of insurance agents. By offering a range of affordable and quality personal insurance products, Ranger Station aims to ensure the safety and security of households. The proprietary platform empowers agents to better serve their clients by providing essential tools and resources that facilitate education and informed decision-making regarding personal risk management. Through this approach, Ranger Station seeks to build stronger relationships between agents and customers, ultimately fostering a more secure environment for modern families.

Wonderbelly

Seed Round in 2022
Ginger Health Company provides solutions for digestive health and offers product options, education, and guidance for consumers. Ginger Health Company was founded in 2021 and was headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Switchboard

Seed Round in 2022
Switchboard is the first error monitoring and incident response platform for Zapier and Make (formerly Integromat). its goal is to become the operating system for non-technical teams building dashboards, systems, and processes.

EcoSapiens

Seed Round in 2022
Ecosapiens is a Web3/NFT project enabling consumers to make a positive impact on the climate.

Sawa Credit

Seed Round in 2022
Sawa is building a technology platform that uses behavioral science and machine learning to create a community support system for borrowers. Founded in 2021, the company is based in Castro Valley, California, United States.

Pollen Mobile

Seed Round in 2022
Pollen Mobile provides a decentralized mobile network that is built on the blockchain which is owned and operated by its users. Pollen Mobile helps to build its own mobile connectivity through a crypto-economy, enabling users to have reliable and affordable mobile connectivity.

Espresso Systems

Seed Round in 2022
Espresso Systems focuses on scaling and privacy solutions for Web 3 applications, specifically within the blockchain sector. The company specializes in "shared sequencing," a process where sequencers verify and batch transactions on layer-2 blockchains before relaying them to a layer-1 chain, such as Ethereum, for settlement. In addition to its blockchain expertise, Espresso Systems offers a robust infrastructure for online transaction technology, catering to the needs of clients in the online payment industry. This infrastructure enables efficient transaction processing and interaction, supporting the development of a more scalable and privacy-focused third generation of the World Wide Web.

DIMO

Seed Round in 2022
[DIMO] connects the physical and digital world to produce useful work.

Burrata

Seed Round in 2021
Burrata is a computer software provider and developer that bridges Web2 to Web3.

Parcl

Seed Round in 2021
Parcl is a digital real estate protocol built on the blockchain. The company's headquarters are in New York City.

Umbrel

Seed Round in 2021
Umbrel provides a personal server with a Bitcoin and Lightning node at home.

Postmoda

Seed Round in 2021
Postmoda operates as a peer-to-peer fashion rental marketplace that specializes in luxury, designer, and vintage clothing. Founded in 2018 and based in New York, Postmoda emphasizes sustainability by utilizing local dry cleaners as fulfillment centers instead of traditional warehouses. This innovative model enables consumers to rent clothing through an app, allowing them to browse, book, and return items conveniently. The platform promotes a circular economy in fashion, making high-quality attire accessible while reducing waste. By facilitating both renting and lending, Postmoda connects users, creating a community centered around shared fashion experiences.

Mayk

Seed Round in 2021
Mayk provides a virtual music studio designed to help people make original songs for streaming or social media. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, California.

Solo

Seed Round in 2021
Solo is an innovative platform designed to support app-based gig workers who face challenges related to earnings certainty and professional stability. With over 60 million individuals engaged in gig work, Solo addresses these concerns by offering tools that help optimize time management and facilitate seamless transitions between various jobs. The platform leverages data to deliver a comprehensive suite of services tailored specifically for gig workers, aiming to enhance their professional and financial stability in an increasingly flexible but often unpredictable work environment.

Solo

Seed Round in 2021
Solo is an innovative platform designed to support app-based gig workers who face challenges related to earnings certainty and professional stability. With over 60 million individuals engaged in gig work, Solo addresses these concerns by offering tools that help optimize time management and facilitate seamless transitions between various jobs. The platform leverages data to deliver a comprehensive suite of services tailored specifically for gig workers, aiming to enhance their professional and financial stability in an increasingly flexible but often unpredictable work environment.

BreachQuest

Seed Round in 2021
Provider of security breach and incident response management services intended to offer visibility into malicious content and immediately deliver responses. The company utilizes forensic triage tools to offer cybersecurity, digital forensics, ransomware response and recovery, data collection, malware investigation, phishing response administration, and other related services, enabling companies to implement an effective phishing incident response plan and mitigate future uncertainties.

Starday Foods

Seed Round in 2021
Starday Foods is a healthy and sustainable food products company.

Invisible AI

Venture Round in 2021
Invisible AI Inc. is a technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven cameras designed for logistics and manufacturing environments. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, the company provides a no-code, edge-based computer vision platform that enhances manual assembly processes by tracking body movement and posture. Its low-cost, low-bandwidth cameras can be deployed at workstations to facilitate real-time monitoring of assembly operations. Additionally, Invisible AI offers a web dashboard that ensures data security and provides clients with valuable insights by integrating, tracking, and analyzing operational data. This comprehensive approach helps organizations optimize their workflows and improve efficiency within their facilities.

Checkstep

Seed Round in 2021
CheckStep provides a AI-powered Trust & Safety and UGC management software to online platform worldwide. It enables company to manage the full policy management life-cycle.

RabbitHole

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of crypto networks designed to earn digital currency using crypto applications. The company provides tokens for doing onchain actions, offers tools to distribute ownership and quests that upon completion offer rewards, enabling users to acquire XP, level up, and earn rewards for interacting with well-known blockchain protocols.

Odie Pet Insurance

Seed Round in 2021
Provider of pet insurance services intended to create flexible financial plans for pet wellness. The company's services cover unexpected accidents, illnesses and other pet emergencies, along with affordable and convenient policies with a technology-based claims process, enabling pet owners to protect themselves from the stress of unexpected hefty pet healthcare costs.

Bansho

Seed Round in 2021
Bansho provides live learning that boosts confidence in kids and supports busy parents. It empowers parents to help in their kid's learning journey by providing access to text, video, and audio messaging with a dedicated learning partner. It was founded in 2020 and is based in New York City, New York.

Pearpop

Seed Round in 2021
Pearpop is the marketplace for social collaborations between the teeming hordes of musicians, craftspeople, chefs, clowns, diarists, dancers, artists, actors, acrobats, aspiring celebrities, and actual celebrities.

Formation

Seed Round in 2021
Formation is a remote fellowship for ambitious software engineers who seek impactful roles at the most innovative companies in the world. Fellows work directly with senior engineers from companies like Google, Uber, Oracle and more to build features and debug production issues in real consumer facing applications. They learn the computer science fundamentals they need to think like a software engineer and solve the world's most challenging problems. Our unparalleled outcomes are a result of our relentless focus on engineering principles and building a community of the best engineers in the industry. Our fellows regularly get hired at companies like Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, etc.

Iron Fish

Seed Round in 2021
Iron Fish is a cryptocurrency that prioritizes privacy and accessibility within the blockchain space. As a Layer 1 blockchain, it ensures robust privacy protections for every transaction conducted on its platform. The company aims to create private blockchain networks that are accessible to a global audience, employing an efficient syncing technique that supports low-resource clients, including mobile devices and websites. By focusing on these aspects, Iron Fish seeks to uphold the principles of cash in an increasingly digital environment.

Easol

Seed Round in 2021
Fixers is a travel and experiences marketplace for creative entrepreneurs and independent brands. Our sellers range from yoga retreats in Mongolia, brown bear watching in Romania to music festivals in Croatia. Fixers helps you discover unique trips you can't find anywhere else. We're changing the game by getting to know you, we help you to discover more. Balancing human curation with clever algorithms we bring your world together in one place to create the most exciting travel store on the planet, made for you.

Kit

Seed Round in 2021
Kit specializes in at-home health testing solutions, providing comprehensive kits that enable organizations to offer a safe and convenient alternative to traditional doctor and laboratory visits. By making preventative health testing accessible across various industries, Kit facilitates reliable health monitoring for customers, ensuring ease of use and enhanced accessibility. The company aims to streamline the health testing process, allowing individuals to manage their health from the comfort of their homes while supporting organizations in delivering effective health services.

Hydra Studios

Seed Round in 2020
Hydra Studios provides membership based wellness spaces. The company offers fitness suites, rainfall showers, towel service, locker storage, steam, infrared sauna, vanities, and bookable nap and meditation rooms. Hydra Studios was founded in 2017 and is based in New York, New York.

Hydra Studios

Seed Round in 2020
Hydra Studios provides membership based wellness spaces. The company offers fitness suites, rainfall showers, towel service, locker storage, steam, infrared sauna, vanities, and bookable nap and meditation rooms. Hydra Studios was founded in 2017 and is based in New York, New York.

Boardroom Labs

Seed Round in 2020
Boardroom Labs Inc. develops an integrated governance management platform designed to enhance decision-making and governance within various crypto networks. Founded in 2020 and based in New York, the company aims to enable stakeholder-owned platforms to scale effectively while considering the interests of all constituents. Boardroom Labs focuses on improving distributed management practices and values high standards in code quality, testing, and architecture. The company is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that encourages continuous learning and clear communication among its team members.

Yotta

Seed Round in 2020
Yotta Technologies Inc., founded in 2019 and based in New York, operates a savings platform designed to help users manage their finances while encouraging saving through a unique prize system. The platform pools interest from users' savings and offers the opportunity to win prizes, including amounts up to $10 million, through weekly draws. By incorporating a lottery-like feature, Yotta aims to motivate individuals to save more effectively, thereby enhancing their financial security. The company has positioned itself as an innovative player in the financial technology space, focusing on both savings and user engagement.

Whist

Seed Round in 2020
Fractal lets you work, create, and play faster and better from any device, anywhere, by streaming your favorite and most demanding applications from the cloud.

Cozy

Seed Round in 2020
Cozy Finance, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in developing risk management software for the decentralized finance sector. Founded in 2020, the company provides a platform that equips developers with tools to create effective asset management solutions for cryptocurrency investors. Its software enables users to access permissionless, peer-to-peer protection against potential failures in smart contracts, thereby facilitating the effective management of digital assets. Formerly known as CozyCo, Inc., Cozy Finance aims to unlock value for crypto investors through innovative risk management strategies.

LOOM

Seed Round in 2020
LOOM is a wellbeing platform empowering women through reproductive and sexual health education. Weaving together inclusivity, empathy and science, LOOM is an entirely new approach to health education that helps women thrive in their bodies at every stage. Founded in 2016 by Erica Chidi and Quinn Lundberg, LOOM is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Dagster Labs

Seed Round in 2020
Dagster Labs develops an open-source Python library known as Dagster, which serves as a data orchestration platform for building modern data applications. The platform facilitates collaboration among infrastructure engineers, data engineers, and data scientists, enabling them to efficiently process and produce trusted data. Dagster offers a user-friendly programming model for constructing data pipelines and workflows, designed to integrate smoothly with existing tools and systems. Its incrementally-adoptable architecture allows clients to leverage their current infrastructure while enhancing their data management capabilities.

River

Seed Round in 2020
River Financial Inc. is a financial technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2019 by Alexander Leishman and Andrew Benson. The company specializes in providing a platform for individuals and institutions to buy, manage, and sell bitcoin. Its flagship product is a Bitcoin brokerage designed for sophisticated retail investors, offering a high-touch service that prioritizes security and client experience. River Financial's platform includes tools for investment performance, such as cost basis tracking, catering to the needs of its clients in the evolving cryptocurrency market.

Stork Club

Seed Round in 2020
We're a second-generation family planning benefits company focusing on reducing overall medical spend, improving employee health outcomes, and helping support employees' emotionally when navigating stressful fertility issues. Trusted by Metromile, Airtable, Lookout, Branch and other happy customers. Stork Club is backed by top-tier investors and supported by advisory board experts from UCSF, One Medical, LinkedIn, Y Combinator, Castlight Health, and Facebook.

Robocorp

Seed Round in 2020
Robocorp Oy, a subsidiary of RoboCorp Technologies, Inc., specializes in developing a cloud-based platform for open source robotic process automation (RPA). Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Helsinki, Finland, Robocorp aims to simplify the implementation of RPA by providing developers with cloud-native, open-source tools. This approach enables organizations to adopt RPA solutions without the restrictive limitations often associated with traditional offerings, facilitating greater flexibility and efficiency in automating business processes.

Invisible AI

Seed Round in 2020
Invisible AI Inc. is a technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven cameras designed for logistics and manufacturing environments. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, the company provides a no-code, edge-based computer vision platform that enhances manual assembly processes by tracking body movement and posture. Its low-cost, low-bandwidth cameras can be deployed at workstations to facilitate real-time monitoring of assembly operations. Additionally, Invisible AI offers a web dashboard that ensures data security and provides clients with valuable insights by integrating, tracking, and analyzing operational data. This comprehensive approach helps organizations optimize their workflows and improve efficiency within their facilities.

Grin

Seed Round in 2020
Grin is a comprehensive digital orthodontic platform providing teeth straightening for all types of patients with a real local orthodontist. The platform also connects patients with a real orthodontist from the convenience of their smart device. They deliver responsible care from orthodontic specialists in an easily accessible and cost-effective way, Grin provides patients quality care that results in an exceptional smile together with all of the modernized convenience that they expect. Grin technology, aligned with a network of local trusted orthodontists, ensures that every patient gets the right care. The platform Grin App and Grin Scope is a patent-pending technology that offers remote monitoring for a variety of orthodontic needs. The Grin experience includes high-quality self-scans with the latest teeth straightening solutions. Practitioners and patients can now use these telemedicine tools to achieve a new, more convenient treatment journey. It was founded by Dr. Adam Schulhof, Pamela Oren-Artzi, and Alon Lipnik in 2019 and is based in Oradell, New Jersey.

OpenPhone

Seed Round in 2020
OpenPhone is a business communication platform that offers a smart phone application designed to provide users with a reliable business phone number without the need for an additional phone or SIM card. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, the platform facilitates seamless communication by differentiating between business and personal contacts. It utilizes Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology, allowing users to make calls and send texts over the internet. OpenPhone offers features such as unlimited messaging and calling, call routing, auto-recording of calls, and automated responses to texts and missed calls. The application is available for both mobile and desktop, catering to startups, small businesses, and professionals looking to enhance their communication efficiency.

Formation

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Formation is a remote fellowship for ambitious software engineers who seek impactful roles at the most innovative companies in the world. Fellows work directly with senior engineers from companies like Google, Uber, Oracle and more to build features and debug production issues in real consumer facing applications. They learn the computer science fundamentals they need to think like a software engineer and solve the world's most challenging problems. Our unparalleled outcomes are a result of our relentless focus on engineering principles and building a community of the best engineers in the industry. Our fellows regularly get hired at companies like Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, etc.

Astra

Seed Round in 2019
Astra, Inc. owns and operates an budgeting automation platform that could connect to all of bank accounts and give recommendations to its users. The company's platform allows to set up automation routines for finance that will process a transfer or send notification based on the settings or triggers specified. Astra, Inc. was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.

Robocorp

Seed Round in 2019
Robocorp Oy, a subsidiary of RoboCorp Technologies, Inc., specializes in developing a cloud-based platform for open source robotic process automation (RPA). Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Helsinki, Finland, Robocorp aims to simplify the implementation of RPA by providing developers with cloud-native, open-source tools. This approach enables organizations to adopt RPA solutions without the restrictive limitations often associated with traditional offerings, facilitating greater flexibility and efficiency in automating business processes.

Stride Funding

Seed Round in 2019
Stride Funding (AlmaPact Inc.) is a mission-driven company focused on enabling debt-free lives for students, by supplementing student loans with flexible income sharing agreements. Unlike student loans that lock students into a single rigid payment, Stride’s payments rise and fall with a student’s income so that payments are always affordable. The company has been recognized as a visionary leader by FinTech analysts for its efforts on income protection and career support. Stride was created by students, for students, aiming to change student lives for the better. The company has been recognized by Harvard and MIT as a top new venture. Stride has received venture investments from GSV Accelerate, Slow Ventures, Sinai Ventures and Pear VC; and its strategic investors include Strada Education. Its advisors include serial entrepreneurs, Doug Levin and Tina Sharkey. Fund your Future, Find your Stride!

Tonkean

Seed Round in 2019
Tonkean Inc. develops an adaptive business operations platform designed to enhance the efficiency of operations teams across various sectors, including legal, finance, IT, human resources, and sales. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with a research and development office in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company's platform utilizes artificial intelligence to autonomously coordinate and manage business workflows. It integrates seamlessly with existing tools such as email, chat, and forms, allowing users to create customized solutions without the need for complex engineering. Tonkean's system provides real-time visibility into team performance and progress, delivering insights through tailored reports that facilitate discussions about ongoing initiatives. This approach empowers organizations to streamline their operations while maintaining compliance and security.

Fold

Seed Round in 2019
Fold, Inc. operates a platform that enables users to earn bitcoin as cashback when users shop at retailers with their credit card/bitcoin wallet. It offers Fold, an online platform that enables users to sync their credit/debit card/transfer BTC from their bitcoin wallet into a digital gift card on their phone and receive bitcoin cashback instantly. Fold, Inc. was formerly known as Fold and changed its name to Fold, Inc. in January 2018. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Mythic Markets

Seed Round in 2019
Mythic Markets is an investing platform to buy, sell and trade fractional shares in rare pop culture collectibles. It allows anybody to buy, sell, and trade fractional shares in alternative assets with massive fandoms. Starting with pop culture collectibles, they're securitizing vintage comic books and collectible cards, allowing fans to invest in the things they love. Mythic Markets was founded in 2017 and is based in San Rafael, California, United States.

BLADE

Seed Round in 2019
BLADE Holdings, Inc. owns and operates a cryptocurrency derivative exchange. The company allows trading of cryptocuurency on perpetual basis. BLADE Holdings, Inc. is based in Seychelles.

Metropolis

Seed Round in 2019
Metropolis is an AI and computer vision start-up built to modernize parking and empower the future of mobility. It was founded in 2017 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

Identiq

Seed Round in 2019
Identiq Protocol LTD, doing business as Identiq, operates an anonymous verification network that enables its members to validate new users. It verifies the identity of new users, and vouches for ones they already know, all without sharing any user data. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Karuna Health

Seed Round in 2019
Karuna Health, Inc. develops a platform that automates patient care management tasks for hospitals. Its platform enables a health guide, such as reminding to go to an appointment; allows a patient to communicate with the care manager; collects health status information from a patient; and offers electronic medical record systems and lets users schedule appointments, organize transportation, and repeat messages to patients automatically. Karuna Health, Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Good Dog

Seed Round in 2019
Good Dog, Inc. operates a web-based platform designed to facilitate the buying and adoption of dogs. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in New York, the company connects prospective dog owners with reputable breeders, shelters, and rescues, ensuring that dogs are placed in good homes. The platform not only lists available dogs but also provides educational resources through a learning center, offering guidance on responsible dog ownership and raising a dog. By screening pet breeders and promoting ethical practices, Good Dog aims to elevate standards within the dog industry and foster trustworthy connections between dog owners and responsible sources.

NakedPoppy

Seed Round in 2019
NakedPoppy is a seed-stage clean beauty company that matches women with better-for-her makeup tailored to individual needs and preferences. The company's patent-pending personalization algorithm helps customers quickly find makeup that matches or complements their skin tone. It leverages technology and maintains a list of known or suspected toxins that are harmful to skin, and rigorously screens beauty products followed by their testing and vetting, thereby providing females with a range of natural makeup products for improved skin regimen.

Fetcher

Seed Round in 2019
Fetcher's mission is to make it fast, easy, and fun for organizations to find the right person, for the right job, at the right time. Fetcher helps companies find candidates whose talents, interests, and experience best match the needs of the job and the culture of the team. Fetcher believes when the right person is in the right role, the real magic happens. Fetcher was built to reduce the pain and expense of hiring so that organizations can focus their time on attracting talent and nurturing the growth and development of their people. Fetcher is committed to investing in long-term partnerships with organizations who see talent as their greatest asset, and Fetcher creates the tools that empower their growth.

Primer

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Primer is making transformative home-improvement projects accessible to everyone by reimagining the hardware store for the mobile generation. The company uses augmented reality (AR) tools to help people plan inspiring projects from home and order custom kits with everything they’ll need to get it done. Founded in 2018 by Russ Maschmeyer and Adam Debreczeni, Primer is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Powder

Seed Round in 2019
Powder is a startup that helps to share video clips of favorite games, follow people with the same interests and interact with them.

Blanket

Seed Round in 2019
Blanket is a developer of a sales demo booking platform that automates the sales development process. The company allows the user to get more qualified leads, reach out to their audience, generate interest, and analyze results with one tool. The company was founded in 2016 and based in Miami, Florida.

Dash Radio

Seed Round in 2018
Dash Radio Inc. is a digital radio broadcasting platform based in Los Angeles, California, that was incorporated in 2014. It aims to reinvent traditional radio for the digital age by hosting over 80 stations, providing listeners with a variety of music options. The platform features a filter that allows users to toggle between clean and explicit lyrics. Dash Radio showcases a diverse array of DJs, personalities, and curators, enabling users to enjoy a personalized listening experience with greater choice and control over their music selection.

BloomCredit

Seed Round in 2018
Bloom Credit is a fintech platform that works to improve the financial eligibility of people declines for lending products. The company's technology uses a data-driven approach to offer actionable advice, insights, and guidance working directly with lenders to graduate their applicants through consumer credit analysis, ongoing credit monitoring and alerting lenders when an applicant meets eligibility requirements, enabling consumers to improve their financial health and loan eligibility. With credit at the heart of financial customer relationships, BloomCredit creating advanced developer-friendly API solutions that can improve, monitor, and promote credit health to build trust between consumers and the financial institutions that serve them. It was founded in 2016 and is based in New York, United States.

ROOM

Seed Round in 2018
ROOM is rethinking the modern workplace through affordable, sustainable and flexible solutions that make more room for people at work by designing modular and creative office products that help companies of all sizes build a better work environment. Launched in May 2018 by serial entrepreneurs Brian Chen and Morten Meisner-Jensen, ROOM is backed by Slow Ventures, a leading venture capital firm that was one of the original investors in Casper. Honored by TIME Magazine as one of the Best Inventions of 2018, ROOM is already building the workplace of tomorrow for over 1,500 customers ranging from high-growth start-ups to Fortune 500 companies including Nike, Google, NASA, Salesforce, Uber, Shopify, Wayfair, and more. Learn more about ROOM at www.room.com.

Mightier

Seed Round in 2018
Mightier is a gaming platform and family program scientifically-proven to help kids regulate their emotions. It is a bioresponsive program that harnesses the mind-body connection to build emotional regulation in its players. Its program of bioresponsive video games, developed at Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, aims to help children with behavioral and emotional challenges learn how to harness emotions in daily life. Mightier was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Point

Seed Round in 2018
Point stores things the user send over and over again and helps them re-use it instantly. Point helps the user to easily save snippets of text, templates, and other content, and re-use them effortlessly on any website. Backed by Y Combinator, Slow Ventures, Graph Ventures, The Fund, RDV, MIT Sandbox and more.

Porter Road Butcher

Seed Round in 2018
Porter Road is a omnichannel whole animal butcher changing the broken food system, by working directly with farmers to offer exceptional, sustainably raised meat direct to consumer. The company was founded by James Peisker and Chris Carter.

Ample Foods

Seed Round in 2018
Ample Foods Inc. produces and sells meal replacements. It offers powder meal for convenience that provides vitamin and mineral needs. The company markets its products under Ample brand name. It sells its product online. Ample Foods Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Droplet

Seed Round in 2018
Droplet Health makes state-of-the-art home diagnostic kits for industry.

Ingenuity Foods

Seed Round in 2018
Ingenuity Foods, Inc.

Tari Labs

Seed Round in 2018
Tari Labs, LLC is a company based in Oakland, California, that develops and operates a blockchain protocol focused on digital assets. Founded in 2018, the platform allows users to manage, utilize, and transfer a variety of digital assets, including tickets, loyalty points, and virtual goods. In addition to its core offerings, Tari Labs provides Aurora, a mobile payment wallet designed for the transfer of digital currency. The company's mission is to create a decentralized platform that enables individuals to produce and manage digitally scarce items that resonate with users.

ZenBusiness

Seed Round in 2018
ZenBusiness Inc. is a corporate entity creation and management company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2015. It provides a technology-driven platform that simplifies the process of starting and managing a business. The company offers software as a service through a web portal and mobile application, enabling users to check their company's status, update registered agent information, and file documents with state authorities. ZenBusiness focuses on business identity theft protection, compliance, and management, utilizing automation to deliver fast and affordable services. Their personalized dashboard provides customers with easy access to essential tools and expert support, making it easier for entrepreneurs to launch and grow their businesses. The company's mission is to make business formation accessible and affordable for aspiring business owners across the nation.

Tesorio

Seed Round in 2018
Tesorio is a cash flow management platform that assists accounts receivable, treasury, and financial planning teams in managing, predicting, and collecting cash. Utilizing machine learning, Tesorio processes over $30 billion in transactions annually, helping companies of various sizes—from small businesses to large enterprises—enhance their cash flow performance. The platform offers features such as accounts receivable automation, cash flow forecasting, and analysis of financial transactions, including invoices and bills. It connects buyers with suppliers, facilitating smoother payment processing and improving overall financial health. Tesorio serves a diverse range of industries, including software, manufacturing, retail, finance, and pharmaceuticals, and counts notable clients among its user base. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, Tesorio is dedicated to empowering organizations with effective cash flow management solutions.

Uniform Teeth

Seed Round in 2018
Uniform Teeth is an orthodontics practice committed to making orthodontic care as intuitive, accessible, and high quality as possible. Uniform Teeth specializes in providing clear straighteners.

Chatdesk

Venture Round in 2017
Chatdesk Inc. develops software solutions to enhance customer interactions for businesses. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, the company focuses on improving customer satisfaction by facilitating a shift from traditional voice calls to messaging channels such as Facebook, SMS, and WhatsApp. By leveraging analytics and messaging capabilities, Chatdesk enables companies to provide better customer service tailored to the preferences of their clients, allowing for seamless communication across various platforms.

Girlboss

Seed Round in 2017
Girlboss Media, Inc., founded by Sophia Amoruso in 2014 and based in Los Angeles, operates a community focused on empowering women through engaging content and experiences. The company publishes a variety of materials on topics such as work, money, wellness, beauty, and personal growth via its website, Girlboss.com, and a newsletter. Additionally, it has revived Amoruso's podcast to further connect with its audience. Girlboss aims to inspire action and redefine success for women, creating a supportive environment for those pursuing their aspirations. As of December 2019, Girlboss operates as a subsidiary of Attention Capital.

Ephemeral Tattoos

Seed Round in 2017
Ephemeral Solutions, Inc. operates tattoo shops. It applies ephemeral inks that have a shorter lifespan. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Physera

Seed Round in 2017
Physera is a musculoskeletal care company that delivers interventions digitally and via telehealth. The offering includes video access to a nationwide network of licensed physical therapists for diagnosis and treatment, as well as in-application animations, voice prompts, digital exercise therapy, and other guidance designed to reduce musculoskeletal pain.

Ro

Seed Round in 2017
Ro is a mission-driven healthcare technology company that handles everything from online diagnosis to the delivery of medication. It aims to be the patient’s first call for all of their healthcare needs. Using technology, it empowers physicians to provide high-quality, affordable care when and where patients need it most. It powers three digital health clinics which are Roman for men’s health, Rory for women’s health, and Zero for fighting addiction.

Alpine Start

Seed Round in 2017
Alpine Start, Inc. is a Boulder, Colorado-based company that specializes in premium instant coffee products designed for convenience and portability. Founded in 2015, it offers a range of beverages, including original blends, non-dairy coffee options, and a dairy-free dirty chai tea latte. The company emphasizes quality by using slow-roasted Arabica beans sourced from high-altitude farms, catering to consumers seeking flavorful coffee alternatives while traveling or participating in outdoor activities. In addition to its beverage offerings, Alpine Start also sells branded merchandise such as coffee mugs, t-shirts, and caps. The brand has gained traction in the market, securing distribution in notable retailers including REI, HEB, and Whole Foods.

Amper Technologies

Venture Round in 2017
Amper Technologies, Inc. develops and operates a clip-on device that helps factory owners and managers to analyze power consumption of their machines, predict downtime, and deploy predictive maintenance. It offers hardware and software to improve productivity and OEE. The company offers a solution from the hardware to the software, including non-invasive sensors, Internet-connected gateway, and web dashboards, as well as online dashboard to configure and see alerts, real-time status, key metrics, and rich reports. Its technologies also provides plant managers in factories to increase machine and labor productivity by having retrofit sensor that monitors across machine types. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Thimble

Seed Round in 2017
Thimble Insurance Services, founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, offers on-demand insurance solutions tailored for small businesses and independent workers. The company provides liability coverage across more than 100 professions, including landscapers, beauticians, dog walkers, handymen, DJs, and musicians. With a focus on flexibility, Thimble enables users to access short-term and versatile insurance that adapts to their specific needs. Originally starting as a provider of drone insurance, Thimble has expanded its offerings to serve a broader range of small businesses in the on-demand economy. As a licensed insurance broker in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, Thimble partners with reputable providers to ensure that customers can secure A-rated insurance for every job.

Stork Club

Seed Round in 2017
We're a second-generation family planning benefits company focusing on reducing overall medical spend, improving employee health outcomes, and helping support employees' emotionally when navigating stressful fertility issues. Trusted by Metromile, Airtable, Lookout, Branch and other happy customers. Stork Club is backed by top-tier investors and supported by advisory board experts from UCSF, One Medical, LinkedIn, Y Combinator, Castlight Health, and Facebook.

Adeo Health Science

Seed Round in 2017
Adeo Health Science, Inc. develops and produces Aralyte, an organic food for special dietary use that offers parents a structured means of implementing the LEAP (learning early about peanut allergy) regimen. Its Aralyte contains natural distilled peanut extract and Vitamin D for babies just starting solid food. The company offers its products online. Adeo Health Science, Inc. was formerly known as Antera Therapeutics, Inc. and changed its name to Adeo Health Science, Inc. in September 2018. The company founded in 2014 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Birdies

Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2015 by Bianca Gates and Marisa Sharkey, Birdies is a female-founded footwear brand that was born out of a need for stylish, comfortable shoes to wear inside the home. The brand has evolved for versatile everyday use, offering a range of signature styles that combine the support of a sneaker, the softness of a slipper, and the style of a designer flat, all featuring the company’s exclusive 7-layer comfort technology.

Herb

Seed Round in 2017
Herb is an online news portal and community focused on cannabis, established in 2006 and based in the United States. The platform curates information related to cannabis, emphasizing its medicinal and therapeutic properties. By providing resources and fostering discussions, Herb aims to educate users about the benefits and uses of cannabis, appealing to both casual users and those seeking its therapeutic applications.

Pistol Lake

Venture Round in 2017
Pistol Lake, Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing functional apparel for men, focusing on minimalist designs. The company offers a range of products, including short sleeve shirts, pullover hoodies, sweat shorts, sweatshirts, V-neck shirts, joggers, and sweatpants. Pistol Lake emphasizes sustainability by utilizing eudae, a fabric made from recycled plastic bottles and eucalyptus. The company's products are available through a physical store in Los Angeles, California, and an online platform that serves customers in the United States, Canada, and internationally. Incorporated in 2013, Pistol Lake operates from Walnut, California, with a commitment to providing rugged, vintage-inspired activewear.

Porter Road Butcher

Seed Round in 2017
Porter Road is a omnichannel whole animal butcher changing the broken food system, by working directly with farmers to offer exceptional, sustainably raised meat direct to consumer. The company was founded by James Peisker and Chris Carter.