Lumber is a technology company specializing in construction workforce management. It offers an automated platform that streamlines payroll, time tracking, accounts payable, compliance, and onboarding processes for construction businesses. The platform leverages artificial intelligence and automation to provide contractors with enhanced control over their operations and simplified finance management.
Koop AI
Seed Round in 2023
Koop.ai simplifies compliance and insurance for deep tech sectors like AI and robotics by automating SOC 2/ISO 27001 and bundling them with tailored insurance. It cuts costs by 50%, supports risk management, enhances trust, and enables faster scaling
Lumber is a technology company specializing in construction workforce management. It offers an automated platform that streamlines payroll, time tracking, accounts payable, compliance, and onboarding processes for construction businesses. The platform leverages artificial intelligence and automation to provide contractors with enhanced control over their operations and simplified finance management.
Koop operates an insurance technology platform that unifies regulatory compliance, security reviews, and liability insurance procurement for enterprises and government clients. The platform automates enterprise risk management by consolidating insurance, compliance, and security processes, enabling organizations to complete security questionnaires, pursue certifications such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, and HIPAA, and acquire required liability coverages without leaving the platform. It tracks contractual provisions, securely shares data, and reports on risk events, helping teams manage risk controls and integrate insurance purchases with procurement workflows. Koop serves multiple verticals, including robotics and autonomous vehicles, AI, aerospace, energy and climate, manufacturing, and biotech, and aims to simplify complex vendor requirements to accelerate enterprise deals.
Fursure
Seed Round in 2022
Fursure is a provider of pet health insurance services focused on delivering personalization and transparency to pet owners across the United States. The company specializes in research and guidance, aiming to simplify the process of selecting pet insurance plans. Fursure offers a customized approach that helps pet parents find suitable insurance options without the need for extensive online searches filled with confusing terminology and outdated information. Additionally, Fursure emphasizes ongoing support even after the policy is purchased, ensuring that customers have access to continual service tailored to their needs.
TaskHuman
Series B in 2022
TaskHuman is a real-time digital coaching platform that delivers 1-on-1 video coaching through a global network of wellness professionals. The platform connects users with athletic trainers, life coaches, nutritionists, holistic wellness practitioners, yoga instructors, and strength and conditioning coaches for fitness and well-being guidance across more than 1,000 topics. Founded in 2017 and based in Palo Alto, TaskHuman enables on-demand, personalized coaching across physical fitness, mental well-being, spiritual, emotional, financial, career, and leadership areas. It serves individual users and organizations seeking to improve health, performance, and engagement by providing instant access to coaching via video calls.
Virtex Apps
Seed Round in 2022
Virtex Apps, LLC specializes in creating augmented reality experiences that enhance fan engagement during live sports events. Its flagship product, Virtex Arena, allows sports teams to host multiplayer competitions that take place in a virtual environment visible to fans through their mobile devices. During breaks in the game, such as half-time, fans can participate in these interactive competitions, experiencing the virtual scene from their own unique perspectives as if it were unfolding in real-time on the field or court. This innovative approach not only provides a memorable and immersive experience for attendees but also presents teams with opportunities for increased advertising and sponsorship revenue. Additionally, Virtex Apps is developing a baseball application that offers active virtual reality experiences, enabling users to physically move within a virtual gaming world that merges seamlessly with their real surroundings.
BalkanID
Seed Round in 2022
Founded in 2021, BalkanID is a technology company based in Austin, Texas. It specializes in AI-powered Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) platforms tailored for cloud-native environments.
Honeycomb
Series A in 2022
Honeycomb, formerly known as Agilius, operates an insurance technology platform that specializes in real estate insurance services. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California, the company offers a streamlined online process for homeowners associations, property managers, developers, and building owners to purchase master insurance policies for condominium and apartment buildings in under three minutes. By leveraging advanced technologies such as aerial photography, computer vision, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, Honeycomb eliminates the need for on-site inspections, allowing users to obtain instant, hassle-free quotes and manage their policies efficiently. This innovative approach aims to bring simplicity and transparency to the real estate insurance market, providing significant cost savings for its clients.
Insurate
Seed Round in 2021
Insurate is a managing general agent (MGA) specializing in workers' compensation insurance, focusing on risk assessment through advanced data science and analytics. The company aims to enhance the underwriting process by identifying businesses that demonstrate above-average safety, allowing them to secure fair and transparent premiums. By utilizing predictive analytics, Insurate helps agents effectively write and retain business, particularly in challenging markets. The organization is committed to rebuilding the workers' compensation insurance landscape to offer significant savings and more equitable coverage for safe companies. Through its innovative approach, Insurate positions itself as a key player in the evolution of insurance underwriting.
Rocket Dollar
Series A in 2021
Rocket Dollar enables individuals to unlock their retirement funds (IRA/401(k)) for investment in alternative assets like real estate, cryptocurrency, startups, private equity, and more, while preserving tax benefits.
TrustLayer
Series A in 2021
TrustLayer is an insurtech solutions company that specializes in automating the verification of insurance and compliance documents through the use of machine learning and artificial intelligence. By leveraging robotic process automation tools, TrustLayer aims to eliminate error-prone manual processes, streamline workflows, and enhance insurance compliance for its clients. The company's platform enables real-time tracking and verification of insurance certificates and other essential business documents, making it particularly valuable for organizations in industries such as construction and property management. TrustLayer's technology facilitates increased vendor compliance and supports multiple use cases, significantly reducing organizational risk and operational friction between businesses.
Mile Auto
Seed Round in 2021
Mile Auto, Inc. is an auto insurance provider focused on offering pay-per-mile coverage specifically designed for lower-mileage drivers in states such as Georgia, Illinois, and Oregon. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company utilizes patented computer vision technologies to enable customers to report their mileage monthly, resulting in transparent billing based on actual miles driven. Mile Auto provides a range of insurance options, including full coverage, comprehensive coverage for non-accident-related vehicle damage or theft, and collision coverage. Additionally, it offers optional services such as rental vehicle reimbursement and roadside assistance. The company's customer base includes a diverse group, from college students and retirees to urban commuters and remote workers. Furthermore, Mile Auto collaborates with insurance carriers and automakers, exemplified by its partnership with Porsche Financial Services to create specialized insurance solutions for Porsche owners.
Paxafe Inc., established in 2018 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, specializes in developing hardware and software solutions for secure packaging and supply chain management. The company offers Internet of Things (IoT) enabled products that are reusable, traceable, and secure, designed to protect high-margin freight from theft and chain-of-custody failures. Paxafe's solutions cater to various industries such as jewelry, luxury watches, diamonds, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and more. Its AI-enabled risk management platform integrates telematics and other data sources to predict adverse supply chain events, enabling intelligent cargo insurance and improving operational efficiencies for shippers, carriers, and insurance providers.
Surround Insurance
Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2018 by Jonathon Grayson and Kate Terry, Surround Insurance is a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based InsurTech company specializing in property and casualty insurance for young urban professionals. Its platform simplifies auto insurance processes, offering personalized guidance and tailored advice from experts to help users find suitable coverage.
Joshu is a company that provides a self-service platform for insurance carriers, enabling them to create and distribute digital insurance products efficiently. Its platform features a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface that allows users to design and launch insurance offerings rapidly. By integrating seamlessly with existing rating systems and applications, Joshu empowers insurance providers to develop and introduce new products to the market in a shorter time frame, facilitating quicker access to online distribution channels. This approach helps insurance carriers operate more independently and enhances their ability to respond to market demands.
Decent Inc. is a health insurance provider based in Mill Valley, California, that focuses on offering affordable medical insurance plans tailored for self-employed professionals. Founded in 2018, the company aims to improve healthcare access by aligning incentives to enhance health outcomes and reduce costs. One of its key offerings is the Trailblazer Plan, a comprehensive health plan designed specifically for freelancers. By prioritizing the needs of its members, Decent seeks to create a more effective and personalized healthcare experience.
Surround Insurance
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2018 by Jonathon Grayson and Kate Terry, Surround Insurance is a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based InsurTech company specializing in property and casualty insurance for young urban professionals. Its platform simplifies auto insurance processes, offering personalized guidance and tailored advice from experts to help users find suitable coverage.
Joshin develops software that powers a digital care platform connecting families of individuals with disabilities or neurodivergence to experienced, screened caregivers. The platform allows users to create care plans detailing needs, goals, preferences, and dietary considerations to tailor support, and it provides guidance, virtual coaching, and disability education. Based in Shoreview, Minnesota.
Coterie Insurance
Series A in 2020
Coterie Insurance is an InsurTech company that focuses on simplifying commercial insurance for small businesses through an API-based platform. By leveraging data-driven automation, Coterie delivers accurate pricing and streamlines the submission-to-bind process, allowing clients to obtain quick and reliable coverage. The company's innovative technology not only enhances the efficiency of the insurance experience but also alleviates the complexities associated with managing insurance audits. Through its commitment to data-backed underwriting, Coterie aims to remove unwanted risks for businesses, ultimately saving clients time and reducing stress in their insurance management.
Hi Marley
Series A in 2019
Hi Marley is a conversation platform for the insurance industry that combines intelligent messaging with human support to connect customers with insurers. The platform enables insurers to engage policyholders through messaging via its Marley web application, facilitating updates and responses to routine questions. It supports auto, home, and business lines and emphasizes real-time coaching, multilingual support, and automated workflows to enhance customer engagement and operational efficiency. Founded in 2017 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company targets insurers seeking to streamline communications and improve satisfaction through a shared messaging experience.
Rocket Dollar
Seed Round in 2019
Rocket Dollar enables individuals to unlock their retirement funds (IRA/401(k)) for investment in alternative assets like real estate, cryptocurrency, startups, private equity, and more, while preserving tax benefits.
Decent Inc. is a health insurance provider based in Mill Valley, California, that focuses on offering affordable medical insurance plans tailored for self-employed professionals. Founded in 2018, the company aims to improve healthcare access by aligning incentives to enhance health outcomes and reduce costs. One of its key offerings is the Trailblazer Plan, a comprehensive health plan designed specifically for freelancers. By prioritizing the needs of its members, Decent seeks to create a more effective and personalized healthcare experience.
Blitzz, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a remote visual sales and problem resolution platform tailored for contact centers and field service teams. Founded in 2017 and based in Los Gatos, California, Blitzz offers an innovative app-free solution that facilitates high-quality video calls for virtual inspections, customer support, and field service operations. The platform is designed to streamline processes in various industries, including telemedicine and remote video inspections, by leveraging patent-pending image and video algorithms. Key features include image recognition, live pointers, live editing capabilities, remote flashlights, and integrations with customer relationship management systems. This comprehensive functionality enables field service teams to conduct effective inspections without the need for on-site visits.
Mile Auto
Seed Round in 2017
Mile Auto, Inc. is an auto insurance provider focused on offering pay-per-mile coverage specifically designed for lower-mileage drivers in states such as Georgia, Illinois, and Oregon. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company utilizes patented computer vision technologies to enable customers to report their mileage monthly, resulting in transparent billing based on actual miles driven. Mile Auto provides a range of insurance options, including full coverage, comprehensive coverage for non-accident-related vehicle damage or theft, and collision coverage. Additionally, it offers optional services such as rental vehicle reimbursement and roadside assistance. The company's customer base includes a diverse group, from college students and retirees to urban commuters and remote workers. Furthermore, Mile Auto collaborates with insurance carriers and automakers, exemplified by its partnership with Porsche Financial Services to create specialized insurance solutions for Porsche owners.
SpotAngels
Seed Round in 2017
SpotAngels is a community-driven parking app that helps drivers find vacant spaces efficiently. It's endorsed by Apple and Google, functioning similarly to Waze for parking. Users collectively update maps, saving time and reducing parking-related expenses.