Tamarisc Ventures

Tamarisc, LLC is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2013 and based in New York, New York. The firm focuses on investing in innovative companies at the intersection of real estate and technology, specifically targeting those that enhance the ways individuals live, work, and travel within the built environment. Tamarisc primarily seeks to support U.S.-based firms that are developing solutions to improve real estate processes and experiences.

David Bates

Managing Partner

36 past transactions

Bite

Series A in 2024
Bite Inc. specializes in developing digital ordering solutions tailored for the hospitality industry, focusing primarily on quick service and fast casual restaurants. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company offers innovative products such as bitekiosk, which provides kiosk ordering software for guests, and biteFLASH, a mobile interface that enables contactless ordering through QR codes. Additionally, Bite’s self-ordering kiosk software employs facial recognition technology to identify guests and learn their preferences, allowing for personalized recommendations. This approach not only enhances the guest experience but also helps restaurants build stronger customer relationships.

Tiny Health

Series A in 2024
Tiny Health is a prominent microbiome health platform focused on improving health outcomes for individuals dealing with chronic conditions and those seeking to enhance their overall wellness. The company offers the first at-home gut microbiome test specifically designed for pregnant mothers and their babies, utilizing advanced shotgun metagenomics. In addition to these tests, Tiny Health provides microbiome assessments for older children and adults, as well as vaginal health tests. More than 30,000 families have relied on Tiny Health to address imbalances in their gut and vaginal microbiomes, utilizing personalized dietary, supplement, and lifestyle recommendations based on test results. This evidence-based approach has helped many individuals alleviate severe symptoms and, in some cases, reverse chronic conditions. Tiny Health's team comprises leading scientists, physicians, and microbiologists from prestigious institutions, ensuring a strong foundation in research and clinical expertise.

Northspyre

Series B in 2022
Northspyre, Inc. is a company that develops a cloud-based intelligence platform aimed at real estate professionals. Founded in 2017 and based in Brooklyn, New York, Northspyre provides a project delivery solution that utilizes automation, data analytics, and artificial intelligence to assist real estate teams in making data-driven decisions on development, capital, and asset projects. The platform simplifies workflows, saves time, and enhances visibility into project metrics, ultimately enabling users to identify cost-saving opportunities and achieve more predictable outcomes on complex projects. Its clientele includes owners, developers, project management firms, and internal corporate and institutional real estate teams.

Huckleberry Labs

Series A in 2021
Huckleberry makes behavioral expertise accessible and affordable to all families by combining AI with human experts, starting with children's sleep.

CriticalAsset

Pre Seed Round in 2020
CriticalAsset is a software developer focused on critical systems management, headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 2020, the company offers a platform that simplifies facilities management, service, maintenance, and documentation of infrastructure assets. Its software provides users with a comprehensive digital map of critical infrastructure, along with service history accessible from any device. By integrating smart sensors and offering detailed reporting, CriticalAsset helps organizations optimize asset lifecycles, reduce operational costs, and enhance the environmental performance of their buildings. The platform is designed to keep assets healthy around the clock, ultimately decreasing risk and increasing efficiency.

Breezeway

Series A in 2020
Breezeway Homes, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in developing intelligent property maintenance and home management software. Founded in 2015, Breezeway offers a comprehensive platform that facilitates the coordination, communication, and verification of property care tasks. Its software is designed to enhance operational efficiency for various sectors, including vacation rentals, residential rentals, corporate housing, hotels, and cleaning services. The platform enables property managers and owners to automate tasks, conduct inspections, monitor property readiness, and communicate seamlessly with both internal staff and external service partners. By leveraging advanced technology for task management and scheduling, Breezeway helps businesses maintain their properties effectively while improving client satisfaction.

Huckleberry Labs

Seed Round in 2020
Huckleberry makes behavioral expertise accessible and affordable to all families by combining AI with human experts, starting with children's sleep.

Northspyre

Series A in 2020
Northspyre, Inc. is a company that develops a cloud-based intelligence platform aimed at real estate professionals. Founded in 2017 and based in Brooklyn, New York, Northspyre provides a project delivery solution that utilizes automation, data analytics, and artificial intelligence to assist real estate teams in making data-driven decisions on development, capital, and asset projects. The platform simplifies workflows, saves time, and enhances visibility into project metrics, ultimately enabling users to identify cost-saving opportunities and achieve more predictable outcomes on complex projects. Its clientele includes owners, developers, project management firms, and internal corporate and institutional real estate teams.

Aural Analytics

Seed Round in 2019
Aural Analytics, Inc. is a Scottsdale, Arizona-based company founded in 2015 that focuses on developing applications for monitoring brain health. The company has created a multi-modal brain health analytics platform that utilizes advances in artificial intelligence, neuroscience, and speech analytics to detect changes in neurological health. By leveraging proprietary metrics, Aural Analytics transforms smartphones and tablets into effective brain health monitors, capturing subtle, clinically relevant aspects of a patient's condition through speech samples. This technology enhances traditional functional rating scales used in clinical trials by providing objective, continuous outcomes, thereby allowing for more reliable evaluations of drug efficacy and other interventions. Aural Analytics' platform aims to reveal incremental changes in neurological health, facilitating accurate assessments by medical professionals.

ResortPass

Series A in 2019
ResortPass, Inc. is an online booking platform based in Santa Monica, California, that provides day access to luxury hotel amenities such as pools, spas, fitness centers, and more. Founded in 2016, the company partners with over 1,300 hotels and resorts, including well-known brands like Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons, Westin, and Fairmont. By offering individuals the opportunity to enjoy premium amenities without the need for overnight stays, ResortPass creates unique experiences for locals and visitors while generating additional revenue for its partner hotels. To date, the platform has facilitated access for over 3 million users seeking to enjoy the luxurious offerings of participating resorts.

Huckleberry Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Huckleberry makes behavioral expertise accessible and affordable to all families by combining AI with human experts, starting with children's sleep.

Elevate Rooms

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Elevate Rooms is a hospitality platform focused on enhancing the operations of small hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts. By leveraging technology, the company offers a suite of features including a property management system, controlled distribution, payment gateways, and automated guest communication. These tools aim to streamline operations and drive revenue growth for its partners. Elevate Rooms emphasizes transparency in pricing, ensuring guests encounter no surprise charges or contracts, while also providing commission-free services. This approach is designed to create a positive experience for both hospitality providers and their customers.

Bite

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Bite Inc. specializes in developing digital ordering solutions tailored for the hospitality industry, focusing primarily on quick service and fast casual restaurants. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company offers innovative products such as bitekiosk, which provides kiosk ordering software for guests, and biteFLASH, a mobile interface that enables contactless ordering through QR codes. Additionally, Bite’s self-ordering kiosk software employs facial recognition technology to identify guests and learn their preferences, allowing for personalized recommendations. This approach not only enhances the guest experience but also helps restaurants build stronger customer relationships.

Elevate Rooms

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Elevate Rooms is a hospitality platform focused on enhancing the operations of small hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts. By leveraging technology, the company offers a suite of features including a property management system, controlled distribution, payment gateways, and automated guest communication. These tools aim to streamline operations and drive revenue growth for its partners. Elevate Rooms emphasizes transparency in pricing, ensuring guests encounter no surprise charges or contracts, while also providing commission-free services. This approach is designed to create a positive experience for both hospitality providers and their customers.

Weven

Angel Round in 2018
Weven is a venue management system that serves as an online platform for discovering and booking unique event spaces, particularly non-traditional wedding venues like farms, orchards, and barns. By leveraging venue-specific data and spatial parameters, Weven creates personalized planning experiences tailored to each client's needs, including event size, date, and budget. This approach not only streamlines the planning process for clients but also helps venue operators save time and reduce costs, ultimately leading to more satisfied customers.

ResortPass

Seed Round in 2018
ResortPass, Inc. is an online booking platform based in Santa Monica, California, that provides day access to luxury hotel amenities such as pools, spas, fitness centers, and more. Founded in 2016, the company partners with over 1,300 hotels and resorts, including well-known brands like Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons, Westin, and Fairmont. By offering individuals the opportunity to enjoy premium amenities without the need for overnight stays, ResortPass creates unique experiences for locals and visitors while generating additional revenue for its partner hotels. To date, the platform has facilitated access for over 3 million users seeking to enjoy the luxurious offerings of participating resorts.

ResortPass

Convertible Note in 2017
ResortPass, Inc. is an online booking platform based in Santa Monica, California, that provides day access to luxury hotel amenities such as pools, spas, fitness centers, and more. Founded in 2016, the company partners with over 1,300 hotels and resorts, including well-known brands like Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons, Westin, and Fairmont. By offering individuals the opportunity to enjoy premium amenities without the need for overnight stays, ResortPass creates unique experiences for locals and visitors while generating additional revenue for its partner hotels. To date, the platform has facilitated access for over 3 million users seeking to enjoy the luxurious offerings of participating resorts.

Bevi

Series B in 2017
Bevi is a manufacturer of smart water dispensers designed for offices and commercial spaces. Their innovative product offers customizable flavors created from filtered tap water and natural ingredients, allowing users to make personalized drinks. Bevi's dispensers provide nutritional information and enable users to track their environmental impact, promoting eco-friendly hydration. By eliminating the need for bottled beverages, Bevi aims to reduce waste associated with production, shipping, and disposal. The company envisions a future in which their platform transforms beverage delivery by utilizing the municipal water supply.

Lighthouse.io

Seed Round in 2017
Lighthouse IO is a workforce management platform that offers comprehensive visibility into team operations through real-time and historical data. The platform integrates inputs from IoT sensors and third-party systems to monitor worker locations and contexts, which enhances the efficiency of service delivery. By utilizing mobile forms and workflows, Lighthouse IO enables organizations to streamline operations, improve worker safety, and minimize operational costs. Its robust reporting capabilities further assist executives in making informed decisions to enhance service delivery.

Smart CSM

Seed Round in 2017
SmartCSM is a company that specializes in digital mapping for commercial facilities through its cloud-based software platform. Founded in 2016 and based in Torrance, California, SmartCSM offers a solution that digitally maps and manages the electrical and mechanical infrastructure of buildings. This technology enables facility managers to enhance operational efficiency, improve accountability, and mitigate risks. SmartCSM's platform addresses the challenges of disconnected and poorly serviced electrical infrastructures by providing a user-friendly digital representation of a building's electrical assets. The company's services cater to various sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, government, transportation, and education, helping operators and field technicians transition from traditional paper-based management to a more efficient online system.

Concrete Sensors

Seed Round in 2016
Concrete Sensors, a division of Structural Health Systems, Inc., specializes in the development of wireless sensors that monitor the curing process of concrete in real time. Founded in 2014 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company offers a mobile solution that allows general contractors to receive critical data regarding the strength, temperature, and humidity of concrete as it cures. By utilizing established methods and a comprehensive library of concrete mixes, the sensors provide essential feedback, enabling contractors to determine whether the concrete is curing under optimal conditions. This technology informs decisions on when to remove forms and proceed with subsequent construction activities, ultimately enhancing efficiency and ensuring structural integrity.

Breezeway

Seed Round in 2016
Breezeway Homes, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in developing intelligent property maintenance and home management software. Founded in 2015, Breezeway offers a comprehensive platform that facilitates the coordination, communication, and verification of property care tasks. Its software is designed to enhance operational efficiency for various sectors, including vacation rentals, residential rentals, corporate housing, hotels, and cleaning services. The platform enables property managers and owners to automate tasks, conduct inspections, monitor property readiness, and communicate seamlessly with both internal staff and external service partners. By leveraging advanced technology for task management and scheduling, Breezeway helps businesses maintain their properties effectively while improving client satisfaction.

HomeUnion

Series B in 2016
HomeUnion is an online real estate investment management firm that facilitates investment in high-income, single-family rental properties across the United States. The company connects investors with a network of property providers who manage the properties post-purchase, ensuring accountability and consistent rental income. HomeUnion's platform streamlines the investment process by offering personalized portfolio selections, identifying funding sources, and handling all documentation online. Additionally, it provides ongoing market intelligence, portfolio analysis, and management oversight, enabling investors to monitor property performance and returns. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Irvine, California, HomeUnion aims to make real estate investing accessible and efficient, allowing individuals to invest remotely in a manner similar to stocks or bonds.

Ecologic Brands

Venture Round in 2015
Ecologic Brands Inc. is a company based in Manteca, California, that specializes in sustainable packaging solutions, particularly through the design and manufacture of paper bottles. Founded in 2008, the company produces its patented eco.bottle, which features an outer shell made from recycled cardboard and newspapers, while the inner pouch consists of post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic. This innovative design significantly reduces material usage compared to traditional rigid plastic bottles. The eco.bottle is not only functional but also environmentally friendly, as the outer shell is recyclable and compostable, and the inner liner is recyclable as well. Brands that have adopted Ecologic's packaging have reported increased sales and improved distribution, highlighting the effectiveness of sustainable packaging in the consumer market.

Bevi

Series A in 2015
Bevi is a manufacturer of smart water dispensers designed for offices and commercial spaces. Their innovative product offers customizable flavors created from filtered tap water and natural ingredients, allowing users to make personalized drinks. Bevi's dispensers provide nutritional information and enable users to track their environmental impact, promoting eco-friendly hydration. By eliminating the need for bottled beverages, Bevi aims to reduce waste associated with production, shipping, and disposal. The company envisions a future in which their platform transforms beverage delivery by utilizing the municipal water supply.

Essess

Venture Round in 2015
Essess is a technology company that specializes in improving building energy efficiency through its thermal imaging and data analytics platform. The company collects and analyzes energy performance data from a vast number of buildings, synthesizing this information into clear metrics and scores. Essess generates straightforward reports in plain language, making it accessible for building owners to understand potential energy losses and identify areas for improvement. By highlighting issues through easy-to-read thermal images, the platform enables users to implement solutions that enhance comfort and reduce energy costs, thereby promoting greater energy efficiency across large geographic areas.

ecoVent

Series A in 2015
Ecovent is a Boston-based company that offers a wireless system for controlling room temperatures in homes with forced-air heating and cooling systems. Founded in 2013, Ecovent addresses the inefficiencies of traditional thermostat systems, which typically operate as a single unit for the entire home, creating discomfort and energy waste. The company's solution includes wireless vents and sensors that allow homeowners to achieve room-by-room temperature control. Users can remotely adjust the temperature, open or close vents, and monitor climate data via a mobile app, tablet, or web interface. This innovative approach enables more efficient airflow management, allowing energy savings by directing heating and cooling to specific rooms as needed. The system can be installed quickly and easily, without the need for special tools or invasive construction.

Bevi

Seed Round in 2015
Bevi is a manufacturer of smart water dispensers designed for offices and commercial spaces. Their innovative product offers customizable flavors created from filtered tap water and natural ingredients, allowing users to make personalized drinks. Bevi's dispensers provide nutritional information and enable users to track their environmental impact, promoting eco-friendly hydration. By eliminating the need for bottled beverages, Bevi aims to reduce waste associated with production, shipping, and disposal. The company envisions a future in which their platform transforms beverage delivery by utilizing the municipal water supply.

Ecologic Brands

Venture Round in 2015
Ecologic Brands Inc. is a company based in Manteca, California, that specializes in sustainable packaging solutions, particularly through the design and manufacture of paper bottles. Founded in 2008, the company produces its patented eco.bottle, which features an outer shell made from recycled cardboard and newspapers, while the inner pouch consists of post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic. This innovative design significantly reduces material usage compared to traditional rigid plastic bottles. The eco.bottle is not only functional but also environmentally friendly, as the outer shell is recyclable and compostable, and the inner liner is recyclable as well. Brands that have adopted Ecologic's packaging have reported increased sales and improved distribution, highlighting the effectiveness of sustainable packaging in the consumer market.

Chai Energy

Venture Round in 2015
Chai Energy develops a mobile application that monitors energy consumption in homes, utilizing both Smart Meters and traditional analog electric meters connected through a Chai Gateway. The application provides users with detailed statistics on energy usage at the appliance level and forecasts potential energy bills. Additionally, it offers practical tips and recommendations for energy conservation, helping consumers to identify and eliminate wasteful practices. Chai Energy also facilitates access to energy efficiency rebates and incentives, further encouraging users to adopt energy-saving measures. By integrating with various connected home devices, solar systems, battery systems, and power generators, Chai Energy supports a comprehensive approach to managing household energy consumption.

Getaway

Seed Round in 2015
Getaway is a wellness hospitality company that offers cabin rentals in tranquil natural settings, focusing on helping guests disconnect from technology and reconnect with themselves and nature. The company provides micro-cabins, designed to encourage guests to stow away their phones in lockboxes, fostering genuine interactions and appreciation for the surrounding landscape. Getaway aims to create immersive experiences that inspire individuals to reflect on what truly matters in their lives. With locations within a two-hour drive from major metropolitan areas, such as New York, Boston, and Washington, DC, guests can easily access these serene retreats for spontaneous escapes. While Getaway supplies the essentials for a comfortable stay, guests are encouraged to explore and shape their own experiences, ultimately leaving a lasting impact that motivates them to return.

VaycayHero

Seed Round in 2014
VaycayHero, Inc. operates an online platform that simplifies the process of searching and booking vacation rentals across the United States. The platform connects property owners and managers with guests seeking reliable accommodations, ensuring that all listings are accurate and professionally verified. Launched to alleviate the challenges often faced by travelers, VaycayHero offers a hassle-free booking experience with features such as automatically updated calendars and pricing. Guests can search for top-quality, professionally managed vacation rentals and receive assistance from a booking concierge if needed. Originally known as Zaranga, the company has been based in San Francisco since its incorporation in 2011 and has operated as a subsidiary of RedAwning.com, Inc. since 2017.

Twelve Springs

Series A in 2014
Twelve Springs specializes in offering professionally managed vacation homes in Anaheim, California, designed to provide guests with a memorable and comfortable stay. The company combines the personalized services typical of a hotel with the comforts and communal spaces found in a home, allowing for a unique and enjoyable experience. Twelve Springs focuses on hospitality and property management, ensuring that customers have access to a range of amenities and services that enhance their opportunities for fun and relaxation during their visits.

Essess

Series B in 2014
Essess is a technology company that specializes in improving building energy efficiency through its thermal imaging and data analytics platform. The company collects and analyzes energy performance data from a vast number of buildings, synthesizing this information into clear metrics and scores. Essess generates straightforward reports in plain language, making it accessible for building owners to understand potential energy losses and identify areas for improvement. By highlighting issues through easy-to-read thermal images, the platform enables users to implement solutions that enhance comfort and reduce energy costs, thereby promoting greater energy efficiency across large geographic areas.

Serraview

Series A in 2014
Serraview is a leading provider of workplace management and optimization software based in Australia. The company specializes in developing cloud-based tools designed to enhance efficiency in corporate space planning, relocation management, hoteling, desk reservations, and workplace intelligence. Over the past seven years, Serraview has collaborated with prominent organizations in both the corporate and government sectors, as well as top firms in corporate real estate management, to refine its software offerings. The effectiveness of Serraview's solutions is demonstrated through substantial cost savings reported by clients, which are highlighted in various testimonials and case studies. Recognized for its innovative approach, Serraview is often recommended as a top choice for enhancing workplace efficiency, signaling its strong reputation in the market.

Ecologic Brands

Venture Round in 2014
Ecologic Brands Inc. is a company based in Manteca, California, that specializes in sustainable packaging solutions, particularly through the design and manufacture of paper bottles. Founded in 2008, the company produces its patented eco.bottle, which features an outer shell made from recycled cardboard and newspapers, while the inner pouch consists of post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic. This innovative design significantly reduces material usage compared to traditional rigid plastic bottles. The eco.bottle is not only functional but also environmentally friendly, as the outer shell is recyclable and compostable, and the inner liner is recyclable as well. Brands that have adopted Ecologic's packaging have reported increased sales and improved distribution, highlighting the effectiveness of sustainable packaging in the consumer market.
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