Social Starts

Social Starts, established in 2012 and based in California, is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments. It focuses on Series A financing rounds, primarily in the technology and health tech sectors within the United States. The firm employs a data-driven approach to identify and support innovative companies operating in these fields, with a mission to foster advancements in health and happiness through technology.

Kevin Dasch

COO

Maria Zhang

Venture Partner

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Mae Health

Seed Round in 2024
Mae is a women's health care center providing pregnancy and postpartum support, tailored to women's needs. Mae is establishing a world in which high-quality, proactive care is the norm. Mae improves the quality of care for Black women by providing a trusted, digital-first health platform.

Hey Jane

Venture Round in 2022
Hey Jane is a telehealth startup that connects patients to healthcare providers that offer online medical consultations. The company's innovative Complete Care model utilizes technology for unparalleled layers of support: medical, emotional, and social. Since 2021, Hey Jane has helped nearly 20,000 patients get the care they need. And this is only the beginning; soon, we will reimagine care for even more common but underserved treatments, with the ultimate goal of becoming the most trusted healthcare company out there—one that pushes the boundaries of access with convenient, inclusive, and patient-driven care.

Wayfinder Biosciences

Seed Round in 2022
Wayfinder Biosciences is a biotechnology company focused on developing orally available small molecule drugs that target RNA to address key disease areas, including oncology and neurodegenerative disorders. Established in 2021 and headquartered in Seattle, WA, the company utilizes a proprietary platform that integrates advanced screening technologies and computational methods to discover potent and selective RNA-targeting molecules. By employing high-throughput screening combined with machine learning and unique datasets, Wayfinder aims to accelerate the development of therapeutics for traditionally inaccessible targets, enhancing the potential for treating genetic diseases and other challenging conditions.

Fulcrum

Series A in 2022
Fulcrum is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform specifically designed for small and mid-sized manufacturing companies. The platform aims to modernize and enhance decentralized manufacturing by leveraging advanced connectivity and automation. Fulcrum's long-term mission focuses on creating a connected manufacturing supply chain that minimizes time-consuming data entry while improving the overall speed and efficiency of production processes. By addressing the unique needs of each production shop, Fulcrum offers tailored solutions that foster greater operational effectiveness, making it easier for businesses to adapt and thrive in a competitive landscape.

Novel Farms

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Novel Farms, Inc. is a Berkeley, California-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in the production of cell-based meat delicacies. It focuses on developing cruelty-free, low-cost, and tunable bioscaffolds through microbial fermentation and proprietary tissue engineering technology. The company's mission is to create gourmet meat alternatives that replicate the taste and texture of conventional meats, appealing to a new generation of conscious consumers. By producing whole-muscle cuts of cultivated meat, Novel Farms aims to make synthetic meat-based delicacies accessible and desirable, transforming the consumption of cell-based meat into a sought-after culinary experience.

PhableCare

Series B in 2022
PhableCare creates an ecosystem of patients, doctors, hospitals, health devices, insurance, and patient care service providers. In India, 1 in 4 people suffer from chronic ailments. Meanwhile, 80% of patients cannot comply to the treatment plan provided by the doctor leading to even more complications. This poses a huge burden on the healthcare system. Phable solves this by making care autonomous and predictive. Our AI-enabled health assistant significantly improves health outcomes by enabling disease-specific guidance and continuous monitoring.

Epicore Biosystems

Series A in 2022
Epicore Biosystems, Inc. is a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based company that develops and commercializes a proprietary wearable microfluidic sensing platform designed for athletes. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on analyzing small droplets of sweat directly from the skin to measure a range of health and performance metrics. Its technology allows for non-invasive monitoring of sweat biomarkers, skin health, and physiological states in real-time, facilitating personalized management of hydration, nutrition, and overall health. Epicore's innovative platform is grounded in extensive research in microfluidics and soft materials, aiming to enhance athletic performance and health management through accessible and cost-effective solutions.

Hey Jane

Seed Round in 2022
Hey Jane is a telehealth startup that connects patients to healthcare providers that offer online medical consultations. The company's innovative Complete Care model utilizes technology for unparalleled layers of support: medical, emotional, and social. Since 2021, Hey Jane has helped nearly 20,000 patients get the care they need. And this is only the beginning; soon, we will reimagine care for even more common but underserved treatments, with the ultimate goal of becoming the most trusted healthcare company out there—one that pushes the boundaries of access with convenient, inclusive, and patient-driven care.

Felt

Seed Round in 2021
At Felt (formerly Mine'd), we believe emotional well-being begins with building better relationships with yourself and those around you. We are the first interactive feelings school to help you improve your relationships and navigate life's hardest moments. Through immersive Felt Courses, live coaching and on-demand content, the top therapists, coaches and experts, we'll teach you the relationship skills you never learned in school. ABOUT US We have grown really fast, totally organically (we acquired over 100k users with over one million videos watched in the last 6 months alone!) We also raised a $3.5MM seed round from some amazing investors including Listen Ventures (early VC behind Calm), Jefferey Katzenberg's fund WNDRCO (President of Dreamworks), Able Partners (VC behind Goop, Bumble, Oura Ring, Bulletproof, Daily Harvest), Ed Baker (former VP of Growth at Facebook and Uber), Jillionaire from Major Lazer, and more. ABOUT OUR TEAM Our team cares deeply about celebrating emotional wellness and breaking the rules while doing it to drive more access. We are constantly working to push the norm and reinvent how folks think about and interact with emotional health support. We lead with compassion and curiosity, work hard but celebrate in the process, and love strong opinions balanced with strong collaboration. We have a diverse, world-class team. Some of us come from reputable enterprises in tech and media while others are self-made personal growth experts. We create deep and meaningful connections and relationships with everyone in the company as we are all building Mine'd together. Mine'd is a meritocracy founded in collaboration and innovative minds. Come join us in our mission is to celebrate emotional and relational wellness. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in New York.

Ride Capital

Seed Round in 2021
Ride Capital is a company that develops a digital asset management platform aimed at providing professional wealth management services. The platform specializes in optimizing tax savings on investments, allowing clients to focus on real returns after taxes and costs. By leveraging its proprietary software, partnerships with tax advisors and brokers, and various digital tools, Ride Capital supports clients in establishing and managing their own asset-managing GmbH. This approach enables individuals to make informed financial decisions, ultimately fostering wealth accumulation while minimizing expenses and maintaining transparency in costs.

Mae Health

Seed Round in 2021
Mae is a women's health care center providing pregnancy and postpartum support, tailored to women's needs. Mae is establishing a world in which high-quality, proactive care is the norm. Mae improves the quality of care for Black women by providing a trusted, digital-first health platform.

Sharper Sense

Seed Round in 2021
Sharper Sense is a company that specializes in wearable neurotechnology designed to enhance sensory acuity, specifically vision, hearing, and touch. The firm has developed a neuromodulation patch that utilizes noninvasive electrical stimulation to improve sensory processing. This innovative technology has both clinical and commercial applications, including the treatment of sensory processing disorders and sensory loss. By providing users with clearer and more accurate perceptions, Sharper Sense aims to enhance performance and safety in various environments, ultimately improving the overall sensory experience.

Gourmey

Seed Round in 2021
Gourmey is a pioneering cultivated meat company based in Paris, France, founded in 2019. It specializes in the development and production of ethical foie gras derived from duck cells, aiming to revolutionize the traditional foie gras industry. By utilizing a lab-based approach, Gourmey cultivates meat without the need for force-feeding or slaughter, ensuring a more humane and sustainable alternative. The company places duck cells in a controlled environment, providing optimal temperature, essential nutrients, and space for growth, which results in a product that prioritizes consumer health, environmental sustainability, and animal welfare.

Beam Health

Seed Round in 2021
Beam Health is an innovative digital care platform focused on enhancing the capabilities of small health practices through a pay-as-you-go model. The company provides a streamlined solution that facilitates effective virtual care, helping clinics to scale operations, expand patient access, and improve health outcomes. Beam Health's telemedicine application enables seamless communication between patients and healthcare providers, allowing consultations anytime and anywhere. By offering an end-to-end telemedicine experience, Beam Health empowers healthcare firms to initiate and customize their services at a lower cost while addressing the needs of providers, patients, employers, and enterprises alike. This approach aims to reshape healthcare, making it more accessible and efficient for all stakeholders involved.

Flex

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Flex is a financial technology company that offers an end-to-end finance platform that integrates business and personal finance management. Their services include business banking with zero monthly fees, 1% cashback on eligible purchases, and high-yield accounts with up to 2.99% APY on idle cash. They provide a business credit card featuring 0% interest for 60 days on eligible purchases, unlimited cashback, and flexible rewards. Flex also offers accounts payable automation with features like fraud prevention, AI-powered bill scanning, and real-time payment tracking. Additionally, their platform supports global payments across over 180 countries in 32 currencies, catering to businesses with international operations.

Copper Cow Coffee

Series A in 2021
Copper Cow Coffee, Inc. is a premium specialty Vietnamese coffee company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2018. The company focuses on making specialty Vietnamese coffee more accessible in the United States through innovative packaging and modern design. It emphasizes sustainable agriculture by sourcing its coffee from organic farms in Vietnam, ensuring that its products are both socially and environmentally responsible. Copper Cow Coffee offers a unique experience with its specialty Vietnamese lattes, which are sweetened with condensed milk and contain no artificial flavors or preservatives, allowing customers to easily prepare a fresh cup of naturally flavored coffee anytime and anywhere. The company primarily sells its products online, catering to a growing market of coffee enthusiasts.

Attune Neurosciences

Seed Round in 2021
Attune Neurosciences is a medical device company focused on enhancing human health and performance through the development of clinically proven, non-invasive neurostimulation products. The company aims to address sleep- and wake-related conditions by modulating brain activity, thereby assisting patients suffering from central nervous system disorders. In addition to supporting individual health, Attune Neurosciences also seeks to serve government and industrial applications, positioning its innovative solutions to benefit a broader range of stakeholders.

Oishii

Series A in 2021
Oishii Farm is a pioneering company specializing in indoor vertical farming technology, specifically focusing on the commercial cultivation of strawberries. Founded in 2017 by Hiroki Koga and Brendan Somerville, Oishii employs innovative techniques to grow strawberries sustainably and pesticide-free throughout the year, regardless of geographical location. The company’s approach addresses important environmental challenges by significantly reducing water usage while enhancing crop yields. Oishii sells its premium strawberries in packages of eight to eleven units, priced at $50 per container, through various supermarkets. This business model allows Oishii to meet the growing demand for high-quality, locally-sourced produce.

Gentem Health

Series A in 2021
Gentem Health, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in designing and developing medical billing software solutions for healthcare providers. Incorporated in 2019, Gentem Health focuses on streamlining the reimbursement process for physicians by offering a platform that connects, processes, and facilitates payment for medical claims. By transforming the traditional billing and revenue cycle management experience, Gentem enables medical practitioners to receive their reimbursements upfront, effectively eliminating administrative costs associated with claims processing. This innovative approach supports physicians in maintaining independent practices while ensuring timely and efficient revenue collection.

PhableCare

Series A in 2021
PhableCare creates an ecosystem of patients, doctors, hospitals, health devices, insurance, and patient care service providers. In India, 1 in 4 people suffer from chronic ailments. Meanwhile, 80% of patients cannot comply to the treatment plan provided by the doctor leading to even more complications. This poses a huge burden on the healthcare system. Phable solves this by making care autonomous and predictive. Our AI-enabled health assistant significantly improves health outcomes by enabling disease-specific guidance and continuous monitoring.

Outer

Series A in 2021
Outer, Inc. is a direct-to-consumer company based in Santa Monica, California, specializing in the manufacture of outdoor furniture. Founded in 2017 and originally known as Jia Outdoor, Inc., the company rebranded in 2018 to better reflect its mission of enhancing outdoor living. Outer designs its products with input from experienced furniture designer Terry Lin and produces them in a family-owned factory led by CEO Jiake Liu. The company focuses on creating durable, eco-conscious furniture from sustainable materials, ensuring that its offerings can withstand harsh outdoor conditions. Since its inception, Outer has experienced significant growth, increasing its revenue elevenfold by 2020 and expanding its workforce substantially in a short period.

Attn: Grace

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Attn: Grace, Inc. is a company dedicated to manufacturing and selling wellness products specifically for women's hygiene, focusing on urinary incontinence care. Established in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of products, including pads, briefs, liners, and wipes. Attn: Grace distinguishes itself by utilizing innovative, plant-based materials derived from sugarcane waste, ensuring that its products are both effective and skin-safe. The company is committed to addressing the stigma surrounding urinary incontinence, providing reliable information and support for women facing this condition. By combining cutting-edge technology with an emphasis on health and wellbeing, Attn: Grace aims to deliver high-performance hygiene solutions that cater to the needs of women experiencing bladder leakage.

Strive School

Convertible Note in 2020
Strive School is an educational platform designed to train individuals to become professional-grade software engineers. It offers a six-month online program that equips students with essential coding skills and practical experience through project work. This approach not only enhances their learning but also helps them build a robust portfolio, making them job-ready for careers in technology. Strive School aims to empower motivated individuals by providing them with the tools and knowledge needed to secure employment in reputable technology firms across Italy and Europe.

Zone7

Venture Round in 2020
Zone7 is a company that specializes in artificial intelligence-based software designed to predict sports injuries and optimize athletic performance. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Zone7 collects and analyzes data from various sources, including wearable devices, medical records, and fitness profiles. The software aims to identify injury risks before they occur, enabling coaching staff and medical professionals to make informed decisions regarding training, rest, and work assignments. Zone7's technology is utilized by over 30 professional sports franchises and is also applied in hospitals to monitor the well-being of medical staff. By providing actionable insights, Zone7 enhances the health, potential, and durability of athletes and the elite workforce, ultimately aiming to improve human performance across various fields.

Nymbl Science

Series A in 2020
Nymbl Science is focused on enhancing balance and reducing falls among older adults through a scientifically validated digital training program. The company leverages medical science and mobile technology to offer a unique application that combines physical and cognitive training. Users engage in dual-tasking exercises that promote reflexive balance, using just a smartphone for approximately 10 minutes a day. This approach not only helps users measure and track their health care status but also empowers them to improve their balance, thereby boosting confidence and enhancing overall quality of life. Nymbl Science aims to prevent one million falls, ultimately allowing older adults to maintain their independence and enjoyment of life.

Pollie

Seed Round in 2020
Pollie is a healthcare technology company that operates an online teleconsultation platform focused on improving the patient experience for women dealing with complex chronic conditions related to hormonal imbalances. The platform connects users with independent specialists, facilitating communication about topics such as acne, hair loss, fatigue, and mood disorders. Pollie's business model streamlines this process by matching patients with doctors who align with their specific needs, helping both parties grow more efficiently.

Dyad Medical

Seed Round in 2020
Dyad Medical Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a cloud-based platform for automated analysis and interpretation of cardiac and cardiovascular images. Founded in 2018 and based in Allston, Massachusetts, Dyad Medical utilizes advanced machine learning and image analysis techniques to facilitate the anatomic and physiologic assessment of the heart. Its platform enables rapid diagnosis and triage of patients, evaluates Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) images for heart characterization, analyzes intravascular images for plaque content and stent deployment quality, and automates valve sizing for percutaneous aortic valve replacement. By supporting treatment decision-making in clinical settings and enhancing research analysis, Dyad Medical aids healthcare professionals in optimizing their observations and conclusions.

Eumentis Therapeutics

Series A in 2020
Eumentis Therapeutics Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapeutics for neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative diseases. Based in Newton, Massachusetts, the company is working on several product candidates, including EM-036, a nitroaminoadamantane NMDA receptor antagonist targeted at treating Alzheimer's disease and autism-spectrum disorders. Additionally, Eumentis is developing EM-221, an oral PDE10A inhibitor aimed at modulating the dopamine D2 pathway in the striatum, specifically for neuropsychiatric conditions. Founded in 2019, Eumentis combines established therapeutic knowledge with cutting-edge insights into brain function to enhance treatment options within the healthcare industry.

Fulcrum

Seed Round in 2020
Fulcrum is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform specifically designed for small and mid-sized manufacturing companies. The platform aims to modernize and enhance decentralized manufacturing by leveraging advanced connectivity and automation. Fulcrum's long-term mission focuses on creating a connected manufacturing supply chain that minimizes time-consuming data entry while improving the overall speed and efficiency of production processes. By addressing the unique needs of each production shop, Fulcrum offers tailored solutions that foster greater operational effectiveness, making it easier for businesses to adapt and thrive in a competitive landscape.

Finless Foods

Series A in 2020
Finless Foods Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Emeryville, California, that specializes in producing seafood products for human consumption using cellular-agriculture technologies. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on cultivating marine-animal cells to create sustainable fish and seafood alternatives, including bluefin tuna. Finless Foods aims to provide a variety of food options that cater to diverse tastes and dietary preferences while promoting responsible production practices. By offering accessible plant-based and cell-cultured seafood alternatives, the company seeks to contribute to better ocean health and foster a more sustainable future for food consumption.

Meati

Series A in 2020
Meati Foods is a consumer goods company based in Boulder, Colorado, that specializes in the production and sale of fungi-based meat alternatives. Founded in 2016, the company aims to provide nutrient-dense, plant-based options that serve as sustainable substitutes for traditional meat. Meati's products are crafted using proprietary fermentation technologies and are minimally processed, ensuring they are free from common allergens. The company is committed to offering vegan food choices that are accessible and enjoyable for a diverse range of consumers.

Stream

Series A in 2020
Stream.io, Inc. specializes in developing an open-source platform that enables the creation of customizable newsfeeds and messaging applications. The company provides a range of application programming interfaces (APIs) that allow product teams to implement chat features and activity feeds tailored to their specific needs. Its offerings include flat feeds for displaying followed content, aggregated feeds for grouping similar content, notification feeds for site alerts, and profile pages for user activity storage. Stream's solutions cater to various sectors, including finance, healthcare, dating, education, and social networking, facilitating community engagement. Established in 2014, the company is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, with an additional office located in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Stream’s products are recognized for their scalability and security, serving over a billion end-users globally.

Elma

Venture Round in 2020
Elma is a health technology company established in 2017 and headquartered in Barcelona, Catalonia. The company focuses on enhancing healthcare delivery by providing an e-healthcare application that facilitates communication between doctors and patients. Through its platform, Elma offers medical insurance and personalized medical services, allowing patients to seek treatment for medical inquiries at any time via chat, phone call, or video conference. By integrating these services, Elma aims to improve the quality, affordability, and speed of healthcare access for its users.

Volumetric

Seed Round in 2020
Volumetric, Inc. is an advanced biomaterials and biofabrication company based in Houston, Texas, established in 2014. It specializes in developing a 3D bioprinting platform designed to create vascularized human tissue, which can be utilized in various applications such as life sciences, drug discovery, and medical devices. The company offers bioprinters and bioinks that aim to facilitate innovations in biomaterials, cancer research, and the potential replacement of human organs. By focusing on creating materials embedded with living cells, Volumetric is at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge technology into healthcare solutions.

mybacs

Seed Round in 2020
mybacs GmbH is a Swiss company founded in 2018, specializing in microbiome health through the development of synbiotic dietary supplements. Based in Baar, the company focuses on enhancing intestinal healthcare and overall well-being for its customers. mybacs offers a range of travel health supplements tailored for various regions, including Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and Latin America. The products are formulated by a team of pharmaceutical scientists and physicians, using carefully selected probiotic cultures, prebiotics, vitamins, and minerals to meet individual customer needs. All supplements are designed to be gluten-free and lactose-free, ensuring they are accessible to a broad audience while promoting improved digestion and preventing gastrointestinal issues.

Radish Health

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Radish Health is a digital platform that delivers primary care services tailored for municipalities and small businesses. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in New York, the company focuses on enhancing healthcare accessibility and quality while reducing costs for employers. Radish Health offers a range of services, including in-person workplace clinics, telehealth consultations, and at-home test kits, making healthcare more convenient for employees. The platform provides essential services such as primary care, mental health support, and nutrition counseling, ensuring that patients receive personalized care that meets their modern needs. By prioritizing workforce health, Radish Health aims to keep employees productive and mitigate health risks through its comprehensive healthcare solutions.

Peace of Meat

Seed Round in 2020
Peace of Meat is a Belgium-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in producing and supplying cultured animal fat to enhance the taste, texture, and nutritional value of cultured and plant-based food products. The company focuses on non-GMO cultured chicken and duck fat, which serves as a critical ingredient for meat alternatives like nuggets, burgers, and meatballs. Utilizing proprietary stem-cell-based bioreactor technology, Peace of Meat cultivates these fats without causing harm to animals. The firm has conducted taste tests that demonstrate how its cultured fat can significantly improve the flavor profiles of plant-based protein products, making them more appealing to consumers seeking meat alternatives.

InformAI

Seed Round in 2020
InformAI, LLC is a company based in Houston, Texas, specializing in business analytics and artificial intelligence solutions tailored for the healthcare industry. Founded in 2017, InformAI develops advanced software that enhances medical diagnostics and boosts the productivity of radiologists. Its offerings include classifiers for paranasal sinuses and brain cancer, as well as predictive tools for surgical risks and patient outcomes. The company's AI-enabled tools leverage deep learning algorithms and natural language processing to facilitate image classification and analyze medical reports, thereby supporting healthcare organizations and medical device companies in improving operational efficiency and patient care. By synthesizing large datasets and addressing clinical challenges, InformAI aims to enhance patient outcomes and streamline healthcare operations.

Copper Cow Coffee

Seed Round in 2020
Copper Cow Coffee, Inc. is a premium specialty Vietnamese coffee company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2018. The company focuses on making specialty Vietnamese coffee more accessible in the United States through innovative packaging and modern design. It emphasizes sustainable agriculture by sourcing its coffee from organic farms in Vietnam, ensuring that its products are both socially and environmentally responsible. Copper Cow Coffee offers a unique experience with its specialty Vietnamese lattes, which are sweetened with condensed milk and contain no artificial flavors or preservatives, allowing customers to easily prepare a fresh cup of naturally flavored coffee anytime and anywhere. The company primarily sells its products online, catering to a growing market of coffee enthusiasts.

Aether Biomedical

Seed Round in 2020
Aether Biomedical is a medical robotics startup specializing in artificial intelligence-driven biomedical signal processing to develop rehabilitation robotics devices. The company has created Zeus, a multi-action bionic limb designed to offer a cost-effective and highly effective solution for upper limb amputees. This advanced prosthetic arm utilizes biosignal processing to provide a functional prosthesis that enables users to perform daily tasks with ease. Its unique design allows for individual control of the fingers, facilitating a proper grip that conforms to various objects' shapes. By integrating innovative medical technology, Aether Biomedical aims to enhance the quality of life for amputees.

Outer

Seed Round in 2020
Outer, Inc. is a direct-to-consumer company based in Santa Monica, California, specializing in the manufacture of outdoor furniture. Founded in 2017 and originally known as Jia Outdoor, Inc., the company rebranded in 2018 to better reflect its mission of enhancing outdoor living. Outer designs its products with input from experienced furniture designer Terry Lin and produces them in a family-owned factory led by CEO Jiake Liu. The company focuses on creating durable, eco-conscious furniture from sustainable materials, ensuring that its offerings can withstand harsh outdoor conditions. Since its inception, Outer has experienced significant growth, increasing its revenue elevenfold by 2020 and expanding its workforce substantially in a short period.

Dorm

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Oneday’s mission is to create the next 1 Billion entrepreneurs in the world. As technology drives down the cost of starting a business, more people are launching a business than ever before. But 85% of these businesses are failing, and existing products are failing to help. We solve this issue by creating technology that automates large parts of the business launch process, and merging it with university integrations that allow our members to earn university credits as they build their businesses.

Ride Capital

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Ride Capital is a company that develops a digital asset management platform aimed at providing professional wealth management services. The platform specializes in optimizing tax savings on investments, allowing clients to focus on real returns after taxes and costs. By leveraging its proprietary software, partnerships with tax advisors and brokers, and various digital tools, Ride Capital supports clients in establishing and managing their own asset-managing GmbH. This approach enables individuals to make informed financial decisions, ultimately fostering wealth accumulation while minimizing expenses and maintaining transparency in costs.

Edly

Seed Round in 2020
Edly Inc. is an online marketplace that offers income share agreement (ISA) financing services aimed at students seeking alternative tuition funding. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Briarcliff Manor, New York, the company facilitates connections between ISA investors and issuers, including educational institutions such as colleges, skill academies, and vocational schools. By focusing on income-based repayment options, Edly enables students to access financial support while allowing impact investors to engage in funding educational opportunities.

Wellthy

Series A in 2020
Wellthy, Inc. is a family care concierge service based in New York, established in 2014. The company specializes in assisting individuals and families managing complex care situations, particularly those involving chronic illnesses, aging-related issues, or disabilities. Wellthy connects families with dedicated Care Coordinators who help navigate the logistical and administrative challenges of caregiving. This includes organizing appointments, managing contacts, and storing essential documents. The service is designed to support families dealing with a range of health conditions, such as dementia, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer, as well as those requiring assistance with childcare and special needs. Through its platform, Wellthy aims to alleviate the burden of care management, allowing families to focus on their loved ones’ well-being.

Nymbl Science

Seed Round in 2020
Nymbl Science is focused on enhancing balance and reducing falls among older adults through a scientifically validated digital training program. The company leverages medical science and mobile technology to offer a unique application that combines physical and cognitive training. Users engage in dual-tasking exercises that promote reflexive balance, using just a smartphone for approximately 10 minutes a day. This approach not only helps users measure and track their health care status but also empowers them to improve their balance, thereby boosting confidence and enhancing overall quality of life. Nymbl Science aims to prevent one million falls, ultimately allowing older adults to maintain their independence and enjoyment of life.

AVE + EDAM

Seed Round in 2020
AVE + EDAM is a skincare product maker and retailer. Their products include night cream, day cream, day and night cream, personalized creams, face cream, body cream, and sets of creams.

KidzToPros

Convertible Note in 2020
KidzToPros, LLC is a provider of after-school enrichment programs, specializing in connecting parents with private sports coaches through its online platform. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Fremont, California, the company offers a diverse range of activities, including soccer, basketball, tennis, chess, martial arts, coding, street hockey, lacrosse, cricket, baseball, softball, fun science, and gymnastics. By facilitating access to quality coaching and educational experiences, KidzToPros aims to enhance children's development and promote active lifestyles.

CognifiSense

Funding Round in 2020
CognifiSense, Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in the development of virtual reality (VR) solutions for pain management and mental health conditions. Founded in 2015, CognifiSense creates virtual reality neuropsychological therapy (VRNT), which provides psychological and experiential training aimed at helping chronic pain patients normalize their perception of pain. The company also offers pain measurement software designed to assess and track pain levels. By combining neuroscience with proprietary technology, CognifiSense focuses on addressing maladaptive neuroplastic changes in the brain, facilitating corrective neuroplastic changes that enhance both mental and physical health for patients.

Rosy Wellness

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Rosy Wellness, Inc. is a company focused on sexual health and wellness for women, founded in 2018 and based in Dallas, Texas. It has developed an app-based platform that addresses decreased sexual desire by offering a comprehensive range of resources. The application includes educational videos, sexual health assessments, and a customizable library of romantic and sexy stories. Additionally, it features guided sessions with psychologists designed to help women explore and enhance their sexual wellness at their own pace. By providing a personalized wellness plan that incorporates evidence-based practices, Rosy Wellness aims to empower women to achieve their unique sexual health goals.

Curie

Venture Round in 2020
Curie Co is a life science company dedicated to developing sustainable alternatives to harmful chemicals by engineering enzymes and marine biomaterials. The company focuses on replacing petrochemical-based ingredients with biodegradable, biobased materials, branded as OceanSafe, derived from recycled marine sources. Curie Co aims to provide consumers with everyday products available at major retailers like Walmart, Target, and CVS, ensuring that these items remain affordable while minimizing environmental impact. By integrating advanced design methodologies, the company enables businesses to adopt eco-friendly packaging solutions without sacrificing quality or performance. Through its innovative approach, Curie Co aspires to become a trusted supplier and leader in the field of engineered enzymes and biopolymers.

Digbi Health

Convertible Note in 2020
Digbi Health, LLC, headquartered in Mountain View, California with offices in Bengaluru, India and Taguig, Philippines, specializes in digital therapeutics for chronic health conditions. The company pioneers the use of precision biology, combining genetics, gut microbiome analysis, and continuous glucose monitoring to tailor treatments for obesity, type 2 diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders, and mental health issues. Digbi's platform consolidates digital solutions for employers and provides personalized care for patients with multiple conditions. Recently, they launched a nationwide virtual clinic offering prescriptions for GLP drugs. Their services include personalized nutrition plans, weight management programs, digital health coaching, and food tolerance reports, all accessible via a mobile application and covered by insurance through employer partnerships.

Bloom Science

Venture Round in 2020
Bloom Science, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, that specializes in developing neuroprotective therapies leveraging the microbiome to treat epilepsy and other neurological disorders. Founded in 2017, the company employs its proprietary IrisRx™ platform to explore innovative treatments that target the Gut-Brain Axis, aiming to create therapeutics with enhanced safety profiles. Bloom Science's approach focuses on harnessing gut commensal microbes and integrating insights from synthetic biology to develop multi-functional therapeutics. The company is advancing a robust pipeline of programs addressing complex conditions such as Dravet syndrome, various rare epilepsies, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), and other neurodegenerative and cognitive disorders, with the goal of delivering transformative solutions for patients facing serious, life-altering illnesses.

Dr. SAM

Seed Round in 2020
Dr. SAM is a digital veterinary consultation platform founded in 2018 and based in Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. The company connects pet owners with experienced veterinarians, facilitating online healthcare diagnoses for pets. Through its platform, users can book appointments, engage in video chat discussions about their concerns, and seek professional advice from veterinarians. This service provides pet owners with convenient access to veterinary care, ensuring they can receive timely support for their pets' health needs in a hassle-free manner.

Noctrix Health

Funding Round in 2020
Noctrix Health, Inc. is an early-stage medical device company founded in 2018 and based in Menlo Park, California. The company specializes in developing therapeutic wearable devices aimed at treating chronic neurological and sleep disorders, particularly focusing on conditions such as restless leg syndrome. Noctrix Health's innovative devices leverage neural circuitry to alleviate symptoms, promoting undisturbed sleep and allowing patients to manage their chronic medical conditions more effectively.

GrayMatters Health

Seed Round in 2020
GrayMatters Health is a health technology company focused on developing digital therapeutics for mental disorders by enabling volitional regulation of brain processes. The company aims to address mental health and neurological disorders through its innovative solutions, which empower healthcare professionals with neuroscience-based technology. By targeting brain biomarkers associated with these conditions, GrayMatters Health enhances the efficacy, safety, and accessibility of mental healthcare. This approach provides patients with streamlined treatment options, allowing them to manage their disorders more effectively and conveniently.

StructionSite

Series A in 2020
StructionSite is a construction management platform founded in 2016 and based in Oakland, California. The company specializes in automating production tracking and site documentation processes for construction firms, enhancing their competitiveness in the industry. By integrating off-the-shelf 360 camera technology with machine vision, StructionSite enables automatic tracking and aggregation of installed work quantities and completion percentages across various projects and regions. This improved production tracking facilitates more accurate bidding on new work, creating a positive feedback loop for builders and building owners. Additionally, the platform simplifies inspection, monitoring, and control analysis by automatically tagging photos with relevant information, which helps project teams communicate effectively and gain insights into production rates and contractor performance.

Rosy Wellness

Seed Round in 2020
Rosy Wellness, Inc. is a company focused on sexual health and wellness for women, founded in 2018 and based in Dallas, Texas. It has developed an app-based platform that addresses decreased sexual desire by offering a comprehensive range of resources. The application includes educational videos, sexual health assessments, and a customizable library of romantic and sexy stories. Additionally, it features guided sessions with psychologists designed to help women explore and enhance their sexual wellness at their own pace. By providing a personalized wellness plan that incorporates evidence-based practices, Rosy Wellness aims to empower women to achieve their unique sexual health goals.

DermBiont

Debt Financing in 2020
DermBiont, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing skin microbial therapeutics aimed at treating, curing, and preventing skin diseases. Founded in 2017 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Emeryville, California, DermBiont operates at the intersection of dermatology and the microbiome. The company leverages naturally occurring microbes on human skin, which have evolved to compete with pathogenic organisms such as fungi, bacteria, and viruses. DermBiont's product portfolio includes therapeutics for various skin conditions, including fungal infections and hyperpigmentation disorders like melasma, as well as treatments for seborrheic keratoses. The company employs a unique discovery platform that utilizes its skin microbiome library, integrating prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics to develop innovative topical therapies with defined mechanisms of action.

Folia Health

Convertible Note in 2020
Folia Health, Inc. is a Cambridge-based company that has developed an innovative web application designed for family caregivers to document and manage the daily observations of patients, particularly those with chronic conditions. Founded in 2016, Folia Health's platform allows caregivers to record health outcomes and share this critical information with healthcare teams during appointments, facilitating improved patient care. The application captures unique health data that reflects the patient's overall experience with disease and treatment, empowering caregivers and enhancing the understanding of disease burden. By focusing on patient-driven care and leveraging longitudinal data, Folia Health aims to support precision diagnostics and foster patient-centered drug development, contributing to a more effective and holistic approach to healthcare.

Toybox Labs

Seed Round in 2020
Toybox Labs is a company that offers an innovative 3D printing experience for children, allowing them to create and print a variety of toys from home with ease. The platform provides an extensive online marketplace featuring thousands of toy designs, empowering kids to engage in creative play and hands-on learning. By simplifying the toy creation process, Toybox Labs encourages imagination and exploration, making it a unique addition to the toy industry.

WholyMe

Seed Round in 2020
WholyMe Ltd, founded in 2018 and based in London, United Kingdom, specializes in producing natural relief products aimed at alleviating chronic pain and everyday stress. The company offers a range of all-natural and organic-certified wellness remedies, which include effective supplements and topical applications. WholyMe's products are free from preservatives, parabens, chemicals, and synthetics, providing customers with alternative solutions to conventional painkillers known for their adverse side effects. The focus on healthy, effective relief options reflects the company's commitment to delivering natural alternatives for pain management.

Lazarus

Convertible Note in 2020
Lazarus Enterprises Inc. is a company that develops and operates a clinical decision support platform aimed at improving cancer detection. Founded in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Lazarus utilizes patient health data and artificial intelligence to enhance diagnostic accuracy for skin and cervical cancers. The platform provides automatic analysis of medical images and delivers instant results, ensuring seamless integration with electronic health records. By supporting healthcare professionals in early cancer detection, Lazarus aims to contribute to better patient outcomes and more effective treatment strategies.

Gentem Health

Seed Round in 2020
Gentem Health, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in designing and developing medical billing software solutions for healthcare providers. Incorporated in 2019, Gentem Health focuses on streamlining the reimbursement process for physicians by offering a platform that connects, processes, and facilitates payment for medical claims. By transforming the traditional billing and revenue cycle management experience, Gentem enables medical practitioners to receive their reimbursements upfront, effectively eliminating administrative costs associated with claims processing. This innovative approach supports physicians in maintaining independent practices while ensuring timely and efficient revenue collection.

Breakthrough

Convertible Note in 2020
Breakthrough build privacy-focused applications that support people living with chronic disease and connect them to researchers.

Poetri

Venture Round in 2020
Poetri is an on-demand auto scaling functions as a service with a serverless pay-as-you-go pricing model and marketplace

GroLens

Venture Round in 2020
GroLens Inc., established in 2018 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, specializes in developing and delivering Software as a Service (SaaS) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software tailored for commercial cannabis producers. The company's core offerings include compliance reporting, inventory management, and grow optimization software, all designed to help cannabis growers maintain consistent product quality, identify operational efficiencies, ensure regulatory compliance, and effectively manage sales inventories.

Made In Cookware

Venture Round in 2019
Made In Cookware is a premium American cookware brand that designs, manufactures, and distributes a variety of kitchen products, including frying pans, saucepans, sauté pans, stock pots, and accessories. Founded in 2016 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company focuses on providing high-quality cookware at affordable prices through a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform. Made In aims to become the preferred kitchen brand for modern cooks, particularly targeting Millennials across diverse culinary categories.

Infinite Roots

Venture Round in 2019
Infinite Roots is a technology-driven company focused on creating sustainable health and wellness products using natural ingredients. The company specializes in fermentation technology, particularly the cultivation of mushroom mycelium, to produce healthy and eco-friendly foods. Their product range includes herbal supplements, skincare solutions, and meat alternatives, all designed to support holistic well-being and environmental sustainability. Infinite Roots is committed to using organic and ethically sourced materials, blending traditional remedies with modern science to promote natural healing and balance.

Declare

Venture Round in 2019
Declare is a company established in 2016, headquartered in New York Mills, New York. It specializes in providing professional development programs for women at various career stages. The company offers leadership training, networking opportunities, and access to a supportive community of trailblazers. Declare operates through its platform, Declare Lead, which has thriving communities in major cities such as San Francisco, London, Boston, Los Angeles, and Washington D.C. This platform equips members with both in-person and online leadership training, mentorship programs, curated networking groups, and extensive community resources to facilitate career advancement and help companies build high-performing diverse teams.

Gourmey

Venture Round in 2019
Gourmey is a pioneering cultivated meat company based in Paris, France, founded in 2019. It specializes in the development and production of ethical foie gras derived from duck cells, aiming to revolutionize the traditional foie gras industry. By utilizing a lab-based approach, Gourmey cultivates meat without the need for force-feeding or slaughter, ensuring a more humane and sustainable alternative. The company places duck cells in a controlled environment, providing optimal temperature, essential nutrients, and space for growth, which results in a product that prioritizes consumer health, environmental sustainability, and animal welfare.

Monti Kids

Venture Round in 2019
Monti Kids, Inc. is a manufacturer of educational toys tailored for infants and toddlers, focusing on fostering cognitive, physical, linguistic, social, and emotional development. Founded in 2014 and based in Orinda, California, the company utilizes the Montessori method to provide parents with wooden toys and online resources that facilitate educational play from birth to age three. Monti Kids offers a subscription service that delivers new toys and guidance every three months, helping parents support their child's development during these crucial early years. The company emphasizes the importance of structured play by providing materials and instructional videos that enhance learning experiences.

Speechly

Seed Round in 2019
Speechly is a company that specializes in developing voice interfaces for professional tools and services through the application of deep learning and natural language processing technologies. Their automatic speech recognition software is designed to convert spoken words into actionable tasks, enhancing the functionality and user experience of various applications. By employing advanced techniques such as audio processing, speech recognition, and voice activity detection, Speechly enables developers to integrate efficient command recognition capabilities into their products, ultimately improving usability and accessibility.

Gentem Health

Venture Round in 2019
Gentem Health, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in designing and developing medical billing software solutions for healthcare providers. Incorporated in 2019, Gentem Health focuses on streamlining the reimbursement process for physicians by offering a platform that connects, processes, and facilitates payment for medical claims. By transforming the traditional billing and revenue cycle management experience, Gentem enables medical practitioners to receive their reimbursements upfront, effectively eliminating administrative costs associated with claims processing. This innovative approach supports physicians in maintaining independent practices while ensuring timely and efficient revenue collection.

HackNotice

Venture Round in 2019
HackNotice is a company that offers a comprehensive threat intelligence service designed to enhance cybersecurity awareness among employees. By providing real-time alerts and continuous monitoring, HackNotice helps organizations identify potential risks related to data breaches, identity theft, and threats to partners and suppliers. The platform fosters a resilient security culture by educating employees on best practices and enabling them to take proactive measures against cyber threats. With an extensive database of data breaches and leaks, HackNotice equips businesses with the necessary tools to stay informed about their vulnerabilities, ultimately aiming to prevent breaches and ensure a safer online environment for all stakeholders.

AVA

Venture Round in 2019
AVA is a developer of a lightweight health device that monitors and filters pollutants. Its health device uses air quality sensors to filter small particles, which can be charged using a USB port and regulated through an application with the increasing levels of air impurities that enable users to protect themselves from specific pollutant details that can negatively affect their health.

Osano

Venture Round in 2019
Osano is a provider of a cloud-based data privacy compliance suite designed to assist businesses in adhering to various privacy regulations, including GDPR and CCPA. The company's platform analyzes thousands of online privacy policies, offering insights that enable organizations to understand and navigate the complexities of data privacy laws across different jurisdictions. Through its software, Osano empowers clients to make informed decisions regarding their data interactions and sharing practices with websites and service providers, ultimately enhancing their compliance efforts and promoting responsible data management.

Andie

Venture Round in 2019
Andie Co. is an online retailer based in New York that specializes in women's swimwear. Founded in 2016, the company designs and manufactures a range of products, including one-piece and two-piece swimsuits, as well as accessories and gift cards. Operating as a direct-to-consumer brand, Andie eliminates retail middlemen, allowing women to purchase high-quality, fashionable swimwear at accessible prices. The company's eCommerce platform provides a convenient shopping experience, enabling customers to try on swimsuits at home and find the perfect fit. By focusing on luxurious designs and affordability, Andie offers a compelling alternative in the swimwear market.

Rosy Wellness

Venture Round in 2019
Rosy Wellness, Inc. is a company focused on sexual health and wellness for women, founded in 2018 and based in Dallas, Texas. It has developed an app-based platform that addresses decreased sexual desire by offering a comprehensive range of resources. The application includes educational videos, sexual health assessments, and a customizable library of romantic and sexy stories. Additionally, it features guided sessions with psychologists designed to help women explore and enhance their sexual wellness at their own pace. By providing a personalized wellness plan that incorporates evidence-based practices, Rosy Wellness aims to empower women to achieve their unique sexual health goals.

H2L

Venture Round in 2019
H2L Inc. is a Tokyo-based company focused on researching and developing electric stimulation devices that enhance human interaction with virtual environments. Founded in 2012, H2L creates innovative technologies aimed at expanding human capabilities. Its flagship products include UnlimitedHand, a virtual reality gaming controller that utilizes electronic muscle stimulation to interpret hand gestures and enable users to interact with virtual objects, and PossessedHand, a device equipped with a forearm belt that stimulates the muscles to control finger movements for applications in rehabilitation and learning support. The company aims to enrich user experiences in virtual and augmented reality by providing tactile feedback and measuring muscle movements, allowing users to engage more fully with digital experiences.

Volumetric

Seed Round in 2019
Volumetric, Inc. is an advanced biomaterials and biofabrication company based in Houston, Texas, established in 2014. It specializes in developing a 3D bioprinting platform designed to create vascularized human tissue, which can be utilized in various applications such as life sciences, drug discovery, and medical devices. The company offers bioprinters and bioinks that aim to facilitate innovations in biomaterials, cancer research, and the potential replacement of human organs. By focusing on creating materials embedded with living cells, Volumetric is at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge technology into healthcare solutions.

Planted Foods

Seed Round in 2019
Planted Foods AG is a Swiss company founded in 2019, specializing in the development of plant-based meat alternatives. The company produces products such as planted chicken and BBQ planted chicken, utilizing a formulation that includes pea protein, pea fiber, sunflower oil, and water to replicate the taste, texture, and mouthfeel of traditional animal meat. Planted Foods employs advanced technology to transform these natural ingredients into nutritious, high-protein meat substitutes that appeal to consumers seeking plant-based options. In addition to its product offerings, the company operates an e-commerce platform to facilitate direct sales to customers. Headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, Planted Foods is committed to providing delicious and sustainable meat alternatives.

Finless Foods

Funding Round in 2019
Finless Foods Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Emeryville, California, that specializes in producing seafood products for human consumption using cellular-agriculture technologies. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on cultivating marine-animal cells to create sustainable fish and seafood alternatives, including bluefin tuna. Finless Foods aims to provide a variety of food options that cater to diverse tastes and dietary preferences while promoting responsible production practices. By offering accessible plant-based and cell-cultured seafood alternatives, the company seeks to contribute to better ocean health and foster a more sustainable future for food consumption.

Barn2Door

Series A in 2019
Barn2Door, Inc. is a Seattle-based company founded in 2015 that operates an e-commerce marketplace connecting local farms with chefs. The platform simplifies the sale of local food by allowing farmers to list a variety of products, including pastured meats, jams, and heirloom produce, as well as non-food items like firewood and soaps. Barn2Door provides farmers with tools to manage direct local sales, offering features such as real-time inventory tracking, online payment processing, and flexible delivery management options. This all-in-one business solution enhances farmers' ability to sell their products both online and in-person, making local food more accessible and discoverable for consumers.

Elma

Series A in 2019
Elma is a health technology company established in 2017 and headquartered in Barcelona, Catalonia. The company focuses on enhancing healthcare delivery by providing an e-healthcare application that facilitates communication between doctors and patients. Through its platform, Elma offers medical insurance and personalized medical services, allowing patients to seek treatment for medical inquiries at any time via chat, phone call, or video conference. By integrating these services, Elma aims to improve the quality, affordability, and speed of healthcare access for its users.

Medal

Series A in 2019
Medal is an online platform designed for gamers to create, watch, share, and analyze gaming highlights. The platform allows users to capture key moments from their gameplay using various recording methods, which can then be shared with others. This functionality enables gamers to showcase their skills and enhance their overall gaming experience by easily sharing digital clips and highlights from live streams.

Ombre

Venture Round in 2019
Ombre is a company that specializes in microbiome testing, providing a testing kit that combines personalized probiotics with microbiome analysis. The company's offerings include subscription-based customized testing, which delivers science-backed probiotics tailored to individual needs. This approach aims to provide actionable insights for the prevention of chronic diseases such as obesity, cystic fibrosis, and Alzheimer's. By focusing on the root causes of gut health issues, Ombre enables customers to better understand and improve their microbiome, promoting overall wellness.

LucidAct

Venture Round in 2019
LucidAct is a developer of a virtual care assistant platform aimed at enhancing healthcare management and patient outcomes. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to facilitate chronic care management, automate insurance checklists, and enable remote tracking of at-risk patients. By employing Intelligent Workflows, LucidAct ensures seamless coordination among care teams, patients, and caregivers, thereby preventing lapses in care and ensuring timely interventions. The system also promotes patient engagement by guiding individuals to adhere to their personalized care plans. As it interacts with users through mobile devices 24/7, LucidAct continuously learns from patient behaviors, optimizing engagement strategies over time. This innovative approach allows healthcare professionals to manage a larger patient population while streamlining operations.

Phyla

Seed Round in 2019
Phyla is a biotechnology company focused on developing alternative therapies for treating acne through innovative microbiome technology. Unlike traditional methods that aim to introduce beneficial bacteria, Phyla's approach centers on selectively removing harmful bacteria from the skin microbiome using bacteriophages. This subtractive method seeks to rebalance the microbiome, promoting a healthy state without damaging beneficial strains. Phyla's product line offers a minimalist skincare system designed to effectively address acne while minimizing skin damage, thus providing customers with a more targeted and gentle treatment option.

Embr Labs

Series B in 2019
Embr Labs Inc. is a thermal wellness technology company based in Somerville, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing and selling wearable devices designed to adjust body temperature for enhanced comfort. Originally founded as Wristify Inc. in 2014, the company rebranded in 2015. Embr Labs leverages patented technology to utilize thermal sensations as a means to influence the autonomic nervous system, aiding individuals in managing conditions such as hot flashes, sleep disturbances, and anxiety. The company's innovative approach combines thermal stimulation with digital interventions through a mobile app and cloud infrastructure, creating a comprehensive platform for users. With tens of thousands of customers across 170 countries, Embr Labs has recorded over 100 million minutes of thermal interventions. The technology was conceived by its founders while they were engineering students at MIT, and the company has received significant backing from various investors and grants.

Freeplay

Venture Round in 2019
Freeplay is a mobile fitness application launched in 2016 and based in Lehi, Utah. The app serves as a social platform that connects users with various fitness venues and activities, allowing individuals and groups to engage in diverse exercise options such as climbing, boxing, yoga, pilates, and crossfit. By partnering with numerous fitness facilities, including studios like 3B Yoga and Corepower Yoga, as well as unique venues like Lowes Xtreme Air Sports and Wasatch Combat Sports, Freeplay offers users an all-access fitness pass for a monthly fee. This model enables customers to easily collaborate with friends and participate in a wide range of fitness activities, promoting a communal approach to health and wellness.

Limbic

Convertible Note in 2019
Limbic is a London-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing innovative solutions for mental healthcare. The company creates an AI-enabled platform and software development kit (SDK) that measures heart rates through wearable devices, such as the Apple Watch, to assess users' emotional states. By leveraging machine learning, Limbic aims to enhance psychological therapy by providing insights into patients' mental health conditions. Additionally, the company offers medical devices that facilitate referrals and clinical assessments, thereby supporting mental health professionals in delivering effective therapies. Limbic is committed to addressing the growing mental health crisis by providing scalable solutions that improve the well-being of individuals.

Sigrid Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2019
Sigrid Therapeutics AB is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Stockholm, Sweden, focused on developing innovative therapeutic products aimed at preventing and treating lifestyle diseases. The company has created a novel materials platform designed to alter food digestion in the body. Its lead product is an ingested medical device intended to lower blood sugar levels in prediabetics, representing a new approach to managing chronic conditions related to modern lifestyles. By targeting the gut, Sigrid Therapeutics seeks to help individuals achieve weight loss and overall better health outcomes.

FIGUR8

Seed Round in 2019
FIGUR8, Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2016 as an MIT spin-off, specializing in advanced wearable sensor technology to measure body movement related to musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. The company's innovative solution integrates smart biosensors, intuitive software, and artificial intelligence to collect and analyze movement data without the need for cumbersome cameras. This technology accurately identifies the sources of MSK pathology, providing essential insights that enhance patient recovery and care management. By enabling trainers, therapists, and physicians to objectively assess musculoskeletal performance, FIGUR8's platform not only improves access to care but also empowers patients to take control of their health. The comprehensive approach records value throughout the entire episode of care, from injury to recovery, ultimately reducing costs and improving health outcomes.

BuildX

Venture Round in 2019
BuildX is a Swedish company aiming to streamline Europe's construction industry by opening up the previously closed Swedish market to international contractors. It achieves this by identifying and mitigating trade barriers through its platform, which facilitates construction tenders for both private and public sectors, enabling national and international companies to participate equally. BuildX also offers real estate procurement services, providing designs for all project phases, IT support, and market information on materials and wages to simplify the construction process for contractors.

UnaliWear

Seed Round in 2019
UnaliWear Inc. is a Texas-based company founded in 2013 that creates advanced wearable technology designed to enhance the independence and safety of seniors. Its flagship product, the Kanega watch, is often likened to an "OnStar for People," offering discreet support for falls, medication reminders, and guidance for those at risk of wandering. The watch features a user-friendly speech interface, eliminating the need for buttons, and incorporates a patented battery system, allowing continuous use without the necessity for recharging. Built with integrated cellular, Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth technologies, the Kanega watch provides round-the-clock medical alerts and utilizes artificial intelligence to learn and adapt to the wearer’s lifestyle. This innovative approach aims to empower vulnerable seniors by ensuring they receive timely assistance while maintaining their dignity and independence.

Infinite Roots

Convertible Note in 2019
Infinite Roots is a technology-driven company focused on creating sustainable health and wellness products using natural ingredients. The company specializes in fermentation technology, particularly the cultivation of mushroom mycelium, to produce healthy and eco-friendly foods. Their product range includes herbal supplements, skincare solutions, and meat alternatives, all designed to support holistic well-being and environmental sustainability. Infinite Roots is committed to using organic and ethically sourced materials, blending traditional remedies with modern science to promote natural healing and balance.

Burrow

Series B in 2019
Burrow, Inc. is a New York-based company that designs, manufactures, and supplies luxury furniture for residential use. Founded in 2016, Burrow specializes in creating easy-to-move and customizable seating options such as sofas, sectionals, loveseats, and armchairs, as well as tables, rugs, and various accessories. The furniture is crafted from sustainably-sourced hardwood and features non-toxic, scratch- and stain-resistant fabrics. Burrow aims to provide customers with comfortable and stylish furnishing alternatives while avoiding traditional retail markups. The company operates showrooms in several states, including Washington, Massachusetts, Texas, and California, and also sells its products online. Additionally, Burrow has a manufacturing facility located in Mexico City, Mexico.

Outer

Seed Round in 2019
Outer, Inc. is a direct-to-consumer company based in Santa Monica, California, specializing in the manufacture of outdoor furniture. Founded in 2017 and originally known as Jia Outdoor, Inc., the company rebranded in 2018 to better reflect its mission of enhancing outdoor living. Outer designs its products with input from experienced furniture designer Terry Lin and produces them in a family-owned factory led by CEO Jiake Liu. The company focuses on creating durable, eco-conscious furniture from sustainable materials, ensuring that its offerings can withstand harsh outdoor conditions. Since its inception, Outer has experienced significant growth, increasing its revenue elevenfold by 2020 and expanding its workforce substantially in a short period.

Monti Kids

Seed Round in 2019
Monti Kids, Inc. is a manufacturer of educational toys tailored for infants and toddlers, focusing on fostering cognitive, physical, linguistic, social, and emotional development. Founded in 2014 and based in Orinda, California, the company utilizes the Montessori method to provide parents with wooden toys and online resources that facilitate educational play from birth to age three. Monti Kids offers a subscription service that delivers new toys and guidance every three months, helping parents support their child's development during these crucial early years. The company emphasizes the importance of structured play by providing materials and instructional videos that enhance learning experiences.
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