Arima Genomics, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, focused on developing innovative solutions for genome sequencing and structural analysis related to human health, disease, and species evolution. The company offers products such as Arima-HiC, a proximity ligation kit that captures the three-dimensional organization of chromatin, allowing researchers to explore genomic sequences that are spatially close yet distantly located in linear arrangements. Additionally, Arima provides the Arima-HiChIP protocol, which streamlines the identification of long-range genomic contacts mediated by specific proteins, integrating Hi-C and chromatin immunoprecipitation techniques. The data obtained from these tools supports a range of genomic applications, including the study of promoter-enhancer interactions and the assembly of genomic contigs for chromosome definition. Established in 2015, Arima Genomics aims to enhance the understanding of genome structure and function.
Artificial Intelligence & Industrial IoT solutions company increasing profitability of manufacturing companies globally. Lincode has developed a unique computer vision-based solution that detects QA issues at higher rates of accuracy and at lower costs than major competitors.
Karma Biotechnologies, Inc. develops therapies for autoimmune diseases. It offers Xavines, a therapeutic to treat autoimmunity, allergies, and food sensitivities. Karma Biotechnologies, Inc. was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Los Angeles, California.
Strategikon Pharma, Inc. is a technology firm that specializes in the design and development of software solutions aimed at optimizing the outsourcing processes in the pharmaceutical industry. Its flagship product, Clinical Maestro, is a cloud-based platform that facilitates end-to-end management of clinical business operations, including planning, outsourcing, and financial management of clinical trials. This software creates a collaborative virtual environment that enhances communication and data integration between pharmaceutical companies and their service providers, moving away from traditional, labor-intensive methods such as Excel. By providing tools for clinical financial management, vendor performance metrics, and contract lifecycle management, Clinical Maestro enables biopharmaceutical firms to streamline their operations and reduce costs significantly. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Rafael, California, Strategikon also offers consulting services to support the establishment of clinical business operations for new entrants in the field.
Meallogix is the premier technology software for the meal prep sector, providing an all-in-one solution for meal prep operators that helps automate and optimize business processes, offering state-of-the-art front- and back-end technologies that replace all manual tasks, except for cooking. Meallogix removes barriers for meal prep business owners by digitizing every step of the supply chain, from order intake to ingredient conversion, nutrition label creation, shopping list creation, recipe costing, delivery options, and more. Its dashboard allows meal prep owners to gain insight into critical financials, showing them which menu items drive profits and which do not.
Iridia, Inc. is a nanotechnology company based in Carlsbad, California, focused on developing innovative DNA-based data storage solutions. Founded in 2016, Iridia combines expertise in biochemistry, molecular biology, and semiconductor fabrication to create a groundbreaking read and write data storage hard drive that utilizes DNA for long-term data retention. By leveraging DNA polymer synthesis technology and electronic nano-switches, the company aims to achieve exceptionally high-density data storage through a highly-parallel format that includes an array of nanomodules. Formerly known as Dodo OmniData, Inc., Iridia rebranded in March 2018 to reflect its commitment to advancing data storage technology.
MatriSys Bioscience, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in La Jolla, California, focused on developing microbiome therapies for dermatology and skin care markets globally. The company specializes in MSB-01, a topical antimicrobial live biotherapeutic designed to restore the beneficial bacteria on the skin of individuals suffering from atopic dermatitis, enhancing host defense mechanisms. Additionally, MatriSys produces cosmetic ingredients derived from its proprietary bacterial strains, offering formulations in cream or gel forms aimed at alleviating various skin issues such as scaling, flaking, redness, and signs of aging. The company is exploring commercialization opportunities in the realms of dermatology, skin care, and cosmetics. Currently, its lead therapeutic product is undergoing Phase I/II clinical trials, specifically targeting patients with atopic dermatitis. Founded in 2015, MatriSys is committed to advancing innovative solutions in skin health.
Yerba Buena VR, Inc. develops virtual reality video streaming and distribution platform. The product provides high resolution online videos for live events, entertainment, and education. The product provides turnkey solution for broadcasting networks and premium content generators. Yerba Buena VR, Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in Campbell, California.
Strategikon Pharma, Inc. is a technology firm that specializes in the design and development of software solutions aimed at optimizing the outsourcing processes in the pharmaceutical industry. Its flagship product, Clinical Maestro, is a cloud-based platform that facilitates end-to-end management of clinical business operations, including planning, outsourcing, and financial management of clinical trials. This software creates a collaborative virtual environment that enhances communication and data integration between pharmaceutical companies and their service providers, moving away from traditional, labor-intensive methods such as Excel. By providing tools for clinical financial management, vendor performance metrics, and contract lifecycle management, Clinical Maestro enables biopharmaceutical firms to streamline their operations and reduce costs significantly. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Rafael, California, Strategikon also offers consulting services to support the establishment of clinical business operations for new entrants in the field.
Terecircuits Corporation specializes in the development of materials and processes that facilitate microassembly and mass transfer for displays and advanced electronics. Founded in 2015 and based in Mountain View, California, the company provides a range of advanced polymers, encapsulation materials, and liquid metal interconnects. Its innovations include photo-polymer mass transfer technology specifically designed for MicroLED applications in sectors such as automotive and augmented/virtual reality. Additionally, Terecircuits offers new materials and design frameworks for systems in package manufacturing, targeting the Internet of Things and health technology markets. By serving the display, electronics, and semiconductor industries, Terecircuits enables the creation of low-cost, lightweight, and energy-efficient products, allowing manufacturers to produce IoT devices more efficiently and accurately.
Amplyx Pharmaceuticals is a pre-clinical stage company focusing on the development of small molecule drugs with enhanced efficacy and lower toxicity. Amplyx employs a platform approach to improve small molecule drugs by the addition of a second small molecule to an existing drug. The company develops innovative therapies for debilitating and life-threatening diseases that affect people with compromised immune systems.
Amplyx Pharmaceuticals was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
New Age Meats is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in producing cultivated meat using an automated, data-driven platform and advanced stem cell technology. By growing meat from animal cells rather than relying on traditional animal slaughter, New Age Meats aims to create healthier and more sustainable meat alternatives.
Abintus Bio is a preclinical stage gene therapy company that engages in the field of in vivo immune cell reprogramming. The company pursues products that modulate immune cells from within their native environment to enhance patient access and patient outcomes. It focuses on the discovery and development of a portfolio of first-in-class, product candidates that are designed to directly reprogram immune cells from within their native environment using proprietary vectors and related technologies.
Somabar, Inc. is a company based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in developing and manufacturing a robotic bartending appliance designed for home kitchens as well as commercial venues such as restaurants, bars, and hotels. This innovative machine can mix a wide range of craft cocktails and beverages, utilizing a customizable digital bar menu that allows users to prepare drinks in just ten seconds. The technology also includes automated cleaning features and is built to withstand extensive use, capable of producing up to 500,000 drinks over its lifespan. Beta testing in various restaurants has shown that Somabar can increase beverage revenue by an average of 30% while simultaneously reducing labor costs by approximately 65%. Formerly known as Janglowe Holdings, Inc., the company adopted the name Somabar, Inc. in March 2017 and has been operational since its incorporation in 2011.
Maxwell Biomedical develops innovative medical devices aimed at treating atrial fibrillation (AFib), a prevalent arrhythmia affecting over 33 million individuals globally. Founded in 2018 and based in Solana Beach, California, the company focuses on creating wireless and battery-less solutions to enhance patient care. Its offerings include a real-time, pain-free left atrial pacing device that helps maintain sinus rhythm, alongside a fully integrated atrial fibrillation care system that incorporates patient management technologies. These advancements enable healthcare providers to monitor, diagnose, and manage AFib more effectively, addressing the growing need for improved safety and long-term outcomes as the population ages and the prevalence of AFib is projected to increase significantly.
PetDx operates as a molecular diagnostics company dedicated to revolutionizing the detection and ultimately treatment of cancer for pets. Founded in 2019, PetDx is focused on the development of non-invasive tests with customized assays and next-generation sequencing-based techniques, thereby providing veterinarians with early detection, characterization, and management of cancer cells.
Ready, Set, Food! is a California-based company founded in 2017 that focuses on reducing the risk of food allergies in infants. The company manufactures and sells pre-measured daily packets designed to be mixed with breast milk, formula, or solid food, which contain allergist-developed blends of common allergens such as peanut, egg, and milk. By incorporating these packets into a child's diet, parents can significantly lower the risk of their baby developing allergies by up to 80%. Ready, Set, Food! distributes its products primarily through online channels, providing an accessible solution for parents seeking to promote food tolerance in their children from an early age.
AgTools provides game-changing intelligence to the agriculture market through up-to-the-moment statistics that affect time, cost, supply, demand, alternatives and more throughout the produce chain of food from farm to table on all levels. With data structured, unstructured and word mining data from government agencies, universities, industry associations, research institutes, weather APIs, AGTools has over 71 million records of market data plus 25 years on a national and global scale.
Gali Health, Inc. is a health technology company based in San Francisco, California, established in 2015. The company focuses on developing a mobile application named Gali, which serves as a personal health assistant designed to support individuals with chronic conditions. By leveraging collective intelligence, Gali enables users to proactively manage their health through crowdsourced personal health data and medically-validated insights. The application employs artificial intelligence to provide highly personalized support, addressing medical, lifestyle, and psychological aspects of living with chronic diseases. Gali Health aims to empower users by ensuring they do not feel isolated or powerless in managing their health, advancing consumer-driven healthcare through innovative technology and personalized health tracking.
Strategikon Pharma, Inc. is a technology firm that specializes in the design and development of software solutions aimed at optimizing the outsourcing processes in the pharmaceutical industry. Its flagship product, Clinical Maestro, is a cloud-based platform that facilitates end-to-end management of clinical business operations, including planning, outsourcing, and financial management of clinical trials. This software creates a collaborative virtual environment that enhances communication and data integration between pharmaceutical companies and their service providers, moving away from traditional, labor-intensive methods such as Excel. By providing tools for clinical financial management, vendor performance metrics, and contract lifecycle management, Clinical Maestro enables biopharmaceutical firms to streamline their operations and reduce costs significantly. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Rafael, California, Strategikon also offers consulting services to support the establishment of clinical business operations for new entrants in the field.
Noria Water Technologies provides solutions for improving the operations of water-based processes. It optimizes industrial processes by shining a spotlight on critical industrial surfaces. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
Blue is an NFC-Powered smart card that allows you to share your email, LinkedIn, Twitter, & more by simply tapping the card to a smartphone. Blue opens new market space as the first Bluetooth Ambient Social Network. It aim to assist in breaking the ice between users and allowed them to stay digitally connected.
Terecircuits Corporation specializes in the development of materials and processes that facilitate microassembly and mass transfer for displays and advanced electronics. Founded in 2015 and based in Mountain View, California, the company provides a range of advanced polymers, encapsulation materials, and liquid metal interconnects. Its innovations include photo-polymer mass transfer technology specifically designed for MicroLED applications in sectors such as automotive and augmented/virtual reality. Additionally, Terecircuits offers new materials and design frameworks for systems in package manufacturing, targeting the Internet of Things and health technology markets. By serving the display, electronics, and semiconductor industries, Terecircuits enables the creation of low-cost, lightweight, and energy-efficient products, allowing manufacturers to produce IoT devices more efficiently and accurately.
GroGuru Inc. is a San Diego-based company that offers innovative irrigation monitoring and management solutions for the commercial agriculture industry. Founded in 2014, GroGuru provides a subscription-based service that integrates precision soil and irrigation monitoring systems, enabling farmers to enhance crop yields while efficiently utilizing water, energy, and other essential resources. The company's patented wireless underground system (WUGS) allows for permanent installation of soil sensors, which can be buried below till depth and communicate wirelessly through soil, thus eliminating the need for annual installation and removal associated with traditional sensors. GroGuru's technology provides farmers with precise measurements of soil moisture, salinity, and temperature, translating this data into actionable recommendations for irrigation and fertilizer application, ultimately helping to reduce input costs in agriculture.
NovaSignal is a medical technology company commercializing a robotic cerebral ultrasound system. Its Robotic System combines non-invasive ultrasound, robotics, and artificial intelligence to assess real-time cerebral blood flow. Through the use of cloud computing and data analytics, NovaSignal supports physicians in their clinical decision making to help improve patient outcomes. It was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
Soil needs Carbon, Organic Matter, and slow release nutrients to grow robust plants and root systems. Carbon and Organic Matter in farm soil has declined by 70% over the past 100 years. Landscapers and farmers use multiple products and methods to rebuild soil and fertilize plants. Native Soil Fertilizer goes beyond nutrients alone, incorporating significant amounts of organic matter, carbon, carbohydrates, amino acids, and a 55%/45% balance of water soluble and slow release Nitrogen. This blend reduces watering needs by 15%, and promotes holistic, long-term soil health.
Habitu8, Inc. provides security awareness training programs with engaging videos for companies. The company’s services educate workers to protect themselves and their company from threats caused by employees’ behavior. It offers services in the areas of GDPR, Ransomware, phishing, social engineering, passwords, free WiFi, mobile devices, acceptable use policies, reporting incidents, security team message, CEO scams, third-party security, physical security, travel security, information protection, social media privacy, wrong email recipients, and BYOD. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Los Angeles, California.
Nevados Engineering, Inc. designs and manufactures solar single axis tracker system for solar energy field. Its system enables ground-based installation virtually on any terrain, and helps solar developers to increase location site options, eliminate major costs of construction, and maximize power generation. The company also helps solar project developers and contractors by decreasing the complexity necessary to design, install, and operate commercial, industrial, and utility-scale systems. Nevados Engineering, Inc. was founded in 2014 and is based in San Francisco, California.
Whistle allows customers to communicate with businesses via popular mobile messaging apps & SMS. We're starting with hotels. Whistle is for companies interested in a pre-emptive solution to negative comments on review sites and social media. Whistle is also great for businesses seeking additional channels to engage customers and business leads. Whistle operates on a single web browser tab. The service aggregates customer communications into minimalistic web and mobile admin panels. Whistle allows businesses to respond or triage incoming messages via a real-time chat interface to and from the customer's preferred app. Whistle supports the popular mobile messaging apps that your customers are already comfortable using, saving your customers from downloading an additional app. The massive adoption of mobile messaging apps validates these communication channels as pillars of private conversation. Whistle enables businesses to leverage this trend. Customers who ignore available help resources create a disconnect with a company's staff. Whistle bridges this disconnect by providing customer communication options with which the customer is most comfortable engaging. Customers turn to Social Media and public forums as the go-to channel for complaints. Your customers are provided an intermediary outlet for complaints, praise, and interaction. Unresolved customer complaints lead to negative reviews, which impact sales. Whistle ensures follow through by both parties and discourages false claims by saving a history of all communication between customers and staff. Businesses don't know if a customer is fully satisfied. With Whistle, businesses can send non-invasive outbound texts and messages directly to the customer's mobile phone. Companies no longer have to rely on inaccurate surveys with poor return rates to gauge satisfaction.
Insight Medical is a developer of a medical device used for orthopedic surgical procedures. It is focusing first on applications in computer-assisted surgery in orthopedic procedures including joint replacement, ACL reconstruction, and spinal fusion through its proprietary Augmented Reality Visualization and Information System. Its system has tracking and visualization capabilities that allow precise and efficient execution of preoperative surgical plans in the position of instruments and implants relative are calculated and displayed numerically or graphically that enable physicians to streamline the surgery, improve outcomes, and reduce risk based on patient-specific information.
Insight Medical was established in 2016 and is based in Laguna Hills, California.
YouMail provides enhanced telecommunications services, where those services are moved out of the network and into the cloud, made social, optimized for smartphones, and sold direct to consumers using a freemium model.
YouMail's completely free flagship Visual Voicemail Plus application offers a true multi-platform, unified and social voicemail experience for its users on BlackBerry, Android, iPhone, WebOS, Windows Phone 7 and Windows 6.5 platforms. As of 11/1/2011, it had been downloaded over 3 million times and had well over 2 million registered users, all acquired organically.
Aligned Carbon is a supplier of aligned carbon nanotubes, enabling 1000x improvement in computing. It has provided its product of wafer-scale aligned carbon nanotube arrays to more than a dozen university research groups and industrial research labs.
Aligned Carbon was formed in early 2018 by three friends and labmates from Stanford University. Collectively Aligned Carbon’s team represents over 35 years of nanotechnology experience with 100+ peer-reviewed publications and inventorship for 15+ patents.
Identical is a developer of personalized dental implants used to make tooth replacement more accessible and affordable for everyone. Its implants are drill-free and non-invasive and use the latest 3D technology that enables dentists to deliver personalized dental implants in a faster and safer way.
It was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California.
Eyedaptic, Inc. is a California-based company that specializes in augmented reality eyewear designed to assist individuals with macular degeneration and other retinal diseases. Its primary product, the Eyedaptic EYE2, employs advanced visual aid software to enhance the user’s field of vision, specifically targeting central vision disorders such as age-related macular degeneration. The device, known as AdaptiVu, is comfortable to wear and uses proprietary technology to simulate natural vision. Developed in collaboration with leading ophthalmologists, low vision optometrists, and occupational therapists, this non-invasive, battery-powered optical aid is classified as FDA exempt. Eyedaptic was incorporated in 2016 and was previously known as Ocutrx Technology Development, LLC.
BlueNalu is a cellular aquaculture company that satisfies the global appetite for seafood in a fresh, sustainable, and humane way. It offers consumers with great tasting, healthy, safe, and trusted seafood products, that support the sustainability and diversity of the oceans.
The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
Advekit, LLC operates an online platform designed to facilitate the connection between patients and mental health professionals. Established in 2017 and based in Venice, California, the platform utilizes users' zip codes, preferences, and insurance details to match them with suitable therapists. By streamlining the search process, Advekit enhances access to quality mental health treatment and allows individuals to better leverage their insurance benefits. Additionally, the platform offers a sliding-scale fee structure, accommodating users based on their financial capabilities. This approach empowers patients by simplifying the often complex journey of finding appropriate mental health support tailored to their needs.
Hawthorne Effect's mission is to make clinical trials accessible to everyone, everywhere. The company's proactive Visit Management System honors the relationship between sponsors and their investigators and promotes the use of shared technology to ensure protocol compliance and eliminate missing data. By enabling research teams to not only track all of their patients and thousands of data points but deploy specially trained healthcare providers (“HEROs”) to conduct visits anywhere, anytime, Hawthorne Effect ensures that no patients are “lost to follow-up.
Aligned Carbon is a supplier of aligned carbon nanotubes, enabling 1000x improvement in computing. It has provided its product of wafer-scale aligned carbon nanotube arrays to more than a dozen university research groups and industrial research labs.
Aligned Carbon was formed in early 2018 by three friends and labmates from Stanford University. Collectively Aligned Carbon’s team represents over 35 years of nanotechnology experience with 100+ peer-reviewed publications and inventorship for 15+ patents.
Seatrec is a clean energy company creating solutions for energy production from temperature differences under the ocean water. Founded in 2012 by CEO, Dr. Yi Chao, Seatrec has developed technology from the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory to provide infinite power for oceanographic research equipment including floats and gliders. By implementing Seatrec’s revolutionary technology, researchers can extend the life of the equipment, benefit from significant cost savings, and power more sensors resulting in greater data collection and insights with zero emissions and waste.
DTx Pharma, LLC is a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing fatty acid-conjugated peptide therapeutics aimed at treating patients with rare and chronic diseases globally. The company utilizes innovative technology to enhance the delivery of RNA medicines to various tissues and organ systems, effectively addressing limitations faced by earlier platforms, such as poor pharmacokinetics and inadequate cellular uptake. DTx Pharma's therapies target conditions including retinitis pigmentosa, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and central nervous system disorders. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in San Diego, California.
Trials.ai owns and operates an online platform that gives life science organizations one system to manage their entire clinical trials. The company brings together functionality, such as EDC, CTMS, ePRO, analytics, adverse event reporting in one system for trial management. The platform helps manage day-to-day activities like computing patient eligibility, managing patient visits, remembering important protocol information, and keeping track of what events need to be done. It guides researchers and patients through the protocol events and allows life science organizations to get insights into study health. Additionally, the platform guides the patients through the entire trial, letting them know what to do, to enter data, schedule appointments, and access important documents. Trials.ai was founded in 2015 and is based in San Diego, California.
Private Equity Round in 2019
Esper was co-founded in the year 2018 by US-based, industry veterans Yadhu Gopalan and Shiv Sundar. In addition to providing a device and application management platform, Esper enables device manufacturers and chipset vendors to deliver a lean Android solution purpose-built for the smart dedicated device space. Esper allows its customers to control every aspect of their device fleet and go as far as real-time debugging of applications on a remote device when required. Learn more about Esper at “www.esper.io”.
Recess operates an online platform that connects brands with marketing opportunities at live events across the United States. Founded in 2013 and based in Marina del Rey, California, the company collaborates with universities to facilitate brand connections with college students. Additionally, Recess organizes a music and ideas festival that showcases entrepreneurs, startups, and musical performances, fostering inspiration among aspiring business leaders. Its digital marketplace allows brands and agencies to discover and book events while providing a range of marketing services, including product sampling and digital advertising. Recess has serviced notable clients such as Google, Red Bull, and Viacom, enabling them to effectively reach targeted audiences through experiential marketing initiatives.
Visgenx, Inc. develops a gene therapy for the treatment of retinal diseases, such as macular degeneration and geographic atrophy. The company develops gene reactivation with hypomethylation therapy. Visgenx, Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is based in San Diego, California.
GroLens Inc. develops and delivers a software as a service ERP software for commercial cannabis producers. It offers compliance reporting, inventory management, and grow optimization software. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Santa Monica, California.
Private Equity Round in 2019
Capillary Biomedical is a medical device startup developing technologies for diabetes management. They aim to dramatically simplify glucose monitoring and insulin delivery, reducing the burden on both patients and the overall healthcare system. The company is based in Irvine, CA and is a spin-out of the Artificial Pancreas Center at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA.
MatriSys Bioscience, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in La Jolla, California, focused on developing microbiome therapies for dermatology and skin care markets globally. The company specializes in MSB-01, a topical antimicrobial live biotherapeutic designed to restore the beneficial bacteria on the skin of individuals suffering from atopic dermatitis, enhancing host defense mechanisms. Additionally, MatriSys produces cosmetic ingredients derived from its proprietary bacterial strains, offering formulations in cream or gel forms aimed at alleviating various skin issues such as scaling, flaking, redness, and signs of aging. The company is exploring commercialization opportunities in the realms of dermatology, skin care, and cosmetics. Currently, its lead therapeutic product is undergoing Phase I/II clinical trials, specifically targeting patients with atopic dermatitis. Founded in 2015, MatriSys is committed to advancing innovative solutions in skin health.
Healionics Corporation develops and manufactures synthetic biomaterials and implantable medical devices. It offers STARport HDTM, an implantable device that allows needle-free bloodstream access for hemodialysis treatment; STARgraft, a synthetic vascular graft for maintaining blood flow; and sphere templated angiogenic regeneration technology that provides 3D biomaterial scaffolds that enhance the bio-integration and function of medical implants. The company also provides solutions for implant applications, including the ability to impart resistance to infection and fibrous encapsulation, and promotion of angiogenesis. Healionics Corporation was founded in 2007 and is based in Seattle, Washington.
Cloudkeyz offers cloud secured access into multi-tenant commercial and residential buildings replacing access cards and keys. It also offers real-time mobile access control, enhanced security and liability mitigation, tenant retention, and more. Property managers use a simple web-admin to manage property access and key rights from the cloud and give their tenants and guests the power to move about the property key-free with a cellular-based mobile app and touchscreen interface.
Private Equity Round in 2019
Connected Signals, Inc. is a technology company based in Eugene, Oregon, specializing in cloud-based solutions that connect vehicles to traffic signals. Established in 2013, the company develops Transit Signal Priority (TSP) systems that enhance the efficiency of public transit, particularly buses, by optimizing traffic signals along fixed routes. Its flagship application, EnLighten, provides real-time predictions of traffic light changes, informing drivers when a red light will turn green, thus improving safety and reducing driver distraction. The platform utilizes historical data and real-time inputs to forecast traffic signal states, enabling municipalities and traffic agencies to enhance road safety and reduce emissions, while also improving driving efficiency. Connected Signals aims to deliver these capabilities without necessitating substantial infrastructure investments or additional hardware in vehicles, instead leveraging existing traffic signal systems to provide valuable data for drivers and local authorities.
Aquacycl LLC manufactures equipment for onsite wastewater treatment plants that can eliminate primary sludge and recover energy as direct electricity. The company offers bioelectrochemical treatment technology (BETT) reactors for waste water treatment. It offers its products for industrial, agricultural, military, and emerging market wastewater treatment applications. Aquacycl LLC was formerly known as Aquam Technologies LLC. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in San Diego, California.
Habitu8, Inc. provides security awareness training programs with engaging videos for companies. The company’s services educate workers to protect themselves and their company from threats caused by employees’ behavior. It offers services in the areas of GDPR, Ransomware, phishing, social engineering, passwords, free WiFi, mobile devices, acceptable use policies, reporting incidents, security team message, CEO scams, third-party security, physical security, travel security, information protection, social media privacy, wrong email recipients, and BYOD. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Los Angeles, California.
Snapwire is a platform that connects photographers with brands, publishers, and small businesses seeking custom visual content. Users can post creative briefs, which photographers then respond to by submitting images that align with the buyers' needs. This model ensures that buyers receive unique content that reflects their vision while providing photographers with fair compensation for their work. Additionally, Snapwire offers an iOS application designed for photographers to enhance their experience on the platform. Founded in 2012 and based in Santa Barbara, California, Snapwire aims to empower creative individuals to thrive in their passion for photography.
Private Equity Round in 2019
URB-E is the world's most compact e-vehicle that is small enough to fit in between your legs while sitting in a train, bus or car. We are passionate designers, entrepreneurs, engineers and believe disruptive solutions can be sustainable and scale to the masses. URB-E was developed out of ideapiphany through their new urban mobility venture called Egological Mobility Solutions. Personal needs and experience in researching the problems of urban planning and transportation worldwide fueled the fire to launch a solution for the first and last mile problem. With 70% of world’s population living in urban cities in 2025, commuters will need more useful options for 1st & last mile problem and today that need is already growing. Current products are expensive, bulky and not easy to use, so we developed URB-E in January 2013 and built many interations of prototypes, testing with consumers and constantly refining to be better and solve the problem.
Mobilize Solutions helps companies engage customers to create & share branded photos on social media. “User Generated Ads” are a better alternative to paid ads. Recent paid activations include Toyota USA, Salesforce & Rose Parade. They’re positioned to be a market leader in what will evolve to a multibillion-dollar category.
Seatrec is a clean energy company creating solutions for energy production from temperature differences under the ocean water. Founded in 2012 by CEO, Dr. Yi Chao, Seatrec has developed technology from the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory to provide infinite power for oceanographic research equipment including floats and gliders. By implementing Seatrec’s revolutionary technology, researchers can extend the life of the equipment, benefit from significant cost savings, and power more sensors resulting in greater data collection and insights with zero emissions and waste.
Grolltex is an early stage nanotechnology company with breakthrough processes enabling the mass production of high quality, CVD generated 'sheet' graphene at manufacturing friendly prices. The company's novel concept of 'metal assisted exfoliation' significantly lowers costs for the type of large area, mono-layer graphene needed for electronics manufacturing, finally taking graphene out of the lab and moving it into practical application. This process solves the CVD generated graphene 'transfer issue' by removing graphene from the previously sacrificial copper substrate without destroying the copper, putting that same copper right back into the production line. Additionally, this methodology uses conventional thin film tools and processes that exist in industry today.
Lennd is a operating system for the event production world. Historically major productions have been managed with spreadsheets and Google Docs. Lennd is rapidly changing the entire production process. We are currently working with some of the most notable event organizations around the globe (i.e. The Enthusiast Network, The Los Angeles Marathon, BWGLive, Gartner, Kaaboo, San Diego Zoo, Wanderlust, etc.) to help them streamline their operations with our platform.
Buy It Installed, Inc. is an Irvine, CA-based, venture-backed technology company with an integrated installation solution that connects retailers, manufacturers, and their consumers to skilled and trusted service-providers for installation and product services. On the surface, Buy It Installed® is a simple solution that increases conversion rates and decreases cart abandonment, product returns, and warranty claims. Behind the scenes, Buy It Installed, Inc. uses a proprietary technological architecture platform for the business management, resulting in satisfaction and scale never seen in the Installed-Sales industry.
Elemeno Health, Inc. develops and offers mobile software for hospitals to eliminate medical errors. It provides a checklist tool for frontline healthcare teams in hospitals and medical centers. Elemeno Health, Inc. is based in the United States.
Ceresti Health, Inc. provides healthcare services for patients living at home with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and their caregivers. It offers Cognitive Health Program that comprises care management services, such as care navigators, cognitive health specialists, and nurse practitioners; evidence-based practices, including patient risk management and caregiver activation; and proprietary processes for personalization, such as caregiver assessment, personalization, behavior modification, and predictive analytics. The company offers its services through its mobile health platform that connects patients, caregivers, and families with its care navigators and physicians. Ceresti Health, Inc. was founded in 2013 and is based in Carlsbad, California.
Advekit, LLC operates an online platform designed to facilitate the connection between patients and mental health professionals. Established in 2017 and based in Venice, California, the platform utilizes users' zip codes, preferences, and insurance details to match them with suitable therapists. By streamlining the search process, Advekit enhances access to quality mental health treatment and allows individuals to better leverage their insurance benefits. Additionally, the platform offers a sliding-scale fee structure, accommodating users based on their financial capabilities. This approach empowers patients by simplifying the often complex journey of finding appropriate mental health support tailored to their needs.
Outsite is a collection of unique work+play accommodations that cater to the growing community of entrepreneurs, business travelers and digital nomads who are looking for alternatives to uninspired hotels and conference halls.
Whether you want to surf famous waves, ski mountains, climb walls or just bike around town between working sessions, Outsite offers a place to stay with creative co-working spaces and a growing list of innovative “New Networking” activities, designed to spur meaningful and creative collaborations.
Industry Jump, Inc. operates a career and project management platform for top-tier, industry-reviewed freelancer filmmakers, and producers. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Seal Beach, California.
Atlazo, Inc. design and develops AI (artificial intelligence) semiconductor and software for healthcare industry. The company serves to the hearing aid, hearable, wearable, and ultra-low power health IoT markets. Atlazo, Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in LA Jolla, California.
Paradigm Diagnostics specializes in advanced cancer diagnostics and biomarker-driven clinical trials, aiming to enhance treatment options for cancer patients. Utilizing next-generation sequencing and comprehensive biomarker analysis, Paradigm assesses the genomic and proteomic characteristics of individual tumors. This information allows for a detailed understanding of the specific cancer pathways involved and the potential therapies tailored to each patient's unique tumor profile. By focusing on personalized medicine, Paradigm empowers healthcare providers to offer targeted treatment strategies, ultimately improving patient outcomes in cancer care.
DTx Pharma, LLC is a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing fatty acid-conjugated peptide therapeutics aimed at treating patients with rare and chronic diseases globally. The company utilizes innovative technology to enhance the delivery of RNA medicines to various tissues and organ systems, effectively addressing limitations faced by earlier platforms, such as poor pharmacokinetics and inadequate cellular uptake. DTx Pharma's therapies target conditions including retinitis pigmentosa, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and central nervous system disorders. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in San Diego, California.
NovaSignal is a medical technology company commercializing a robotic cerebral ultrasound system. Its Robotic System combines non-invasive ultrasound, robotics, and artificial intelligence to assess real-time cerebral blood flow. Through the use of cloud computing and data analytics, NovaSignal supports physicians in their clinical decision making to help improve patient outcomes. It was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
Private Equity Round in 2019
NextPro creates & produces over 50K games per year across 5 sports, and distribute this content to a large and captive audience through our own developed OTT. Their goal is to be the #1 destinition for youth sports content. Boot strapped & profitable ($1.8M in rev), with exclusive contracts, they are poised to dominate this $15B a year market.
GoSite, Inc. is a digital platform designed to assist small businesses in the U.S. with their online presence. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Diego, California, GoSite offers an all-in-one, cloud-based solution that enables businesses to create websites and web platforms using an intuitive drag-and-drop builder. Its features include mobile readiness, built-in SEO, premium hosting, and analytics for website visitors. The platform facilitates business listing on search engines and promotes customer engagement through social media and email marketing. GoSite caters to a diverse clientele, including single users, large operators, agencies, franchises, and partnerships, effectively bridging the gap between offline and online business operations for approximately 12 million local service providers across the country.
Spiral Genetics, Inc., a genomic bioinformatics company, develops analysis software for the detection of genomic structural variants from next-generation sequencing data. The company specializes in DNA data analysis for medical, pharmaceutical, and agricultural research. It provides BioGraph Suite, an indexed graph-based suite of products for genomic data management, analysis, and discovery; and BioGraph Analysis Format, a method of storing NGS read data using a whole read overlap assembly that is indexed with advanced technology. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Seattle, Washington. As of January 23, 2017, Spiral Genetics, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Omicia, Inc..
Private Equity Round in 2019
Elysium Therapeutics is a healthcare company established in 2013 and located in Danville, California. The company specializes in biotechnology and has developed innovative opioid pain relievers aimed at reducing the risks associated with oral misuse, abuse, and fatal overdose. Elysium Therapeutics' opioid medications are designed to automatically regulate opioid levels in the bloodstream, preventing them from exceeding safe limits. This approach not only minimizes the potential for addiction and adverse side effects but also enhances the ability of medical practitioners to manage pain effectively in patients requiring opioid-based treatments.
BeTheBeast Inc. specializes in online recruitment services aimed at high school athletes seeking college sports opportunities. Founded in 2011 and based in Manhattan Beach, California, the company provides a comprehensive platform that includes a college playing level rating system, online college matching tools, and digital athletic resumes. It also offers resources for parents, high school coaches, athletic directors, and college coaches, facilitating effective communication and progress tracking for athletes. BeTheBeast's recruiting solution integrates traditional practices with innovative digital assessments, significantly enhancing the chances of high school athletes being recruited. The company is committed to supporting parents in navigating the fragmented youth sports market, helping them find suitable athletic clubs, camps, and trainers. Additionally, BeTheBeast offers free digital services to high school athletic programs, driving engagement and registrations on its recruiting platform. Through these multifaceted offerings, BeTheBeast aims to streamline the recruitment process and connect athletes with the right college teams.
Midas Education, LLC is a Seattle-based company that specializes in educational data analytics software. Founded in 2007, the company offers a comprehensive software as a service platform that integrates various data analytics systems used by school districts, state education departments, and federal education agencies. Its platform includes features such as a learning management system, student information system, and competency grading systems, along with tools for attendance tracking, scheduling, behavior monitoring, and course evaluation. Additionally, Midas Education provides services for educator video mentoring, growth plans, fee management, payment processing, equipment management, and facilities management. This holistic approach enables teachers and guardians to access essential educational data, including student grades and attendance, through a user-friendly web interface.
Concert Health, Inc. is a company based in San Diego, California, that specializes in integrating behavioral health services into medical practices. Founded in 2016, it operates an online platform that connects physicians with therapists and psychiatrists, facilitating the integration of screening, therapy, and psychiatric consultations into healthcare workflows. The company provides a range of services, including remote clinical staffing with behavioral care managers and psychiatric consultants, as well as tools for registry, screening, documentation, and billing support. Concert Health aims to enhance the quality of behavioral healthcare through evidence-based practices while enabling physician practices to capitalize on new reimbursement opportunities, particularly under Medicare's Collaborative Care Management framework.
Kast develops stereolithographic 3D printers. The company is based in the United States.
Kitterly, Inc. is an online retailer specializing in knitting and crochet kits. The company offers a diverse range of kits that cater to various projects, including adult and children's clothing, accessories, and home goods. Its product lineup features items such as socks, cardigans, hats, pullovers, blankets, dresses, and dog sweaters, among others. Founded in 2013, Kitterly is based in Los Angeles, California, and aims to provide customers with the resources to create a wide array of handcrafted items.
Tech Coast Angels is the largest angel investor group in the United States, possessing more than 300 members in five networks in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Central Coast, and the Inland Empire. Its members provide funding and guidance to more early-stage, high-growth companies in Southern California than any other investment group. Members invest in companies in a wide range of industries, including the life sciences, biotech, IT, services, retail, Internet, financial, software, media, consumer products, and tech startups. TCA as a whole gives companies more than just capital; they also provide counsel, mentoring, and access to an extensive network of potential investors, customers, strategic partners, and management talent. Tech Coast Angels has been ranked by CB Insights to be among the Top 20 Angel Groups in the US; TCA was also ranked as #1 for Network Centrality, meaning we have more connections than anyone! If you are in the game-changing business, we are here to help.
Lytx, Inc. develops video-based driver safety and fleet management solutions. The company offers DriveCam that identifies, prioritizes, and corrects the causes of poor driving to set standards for driver safety needs; RAIR web-based suite of compliance services that helps carriers manage CSA, hours-of-service, driver vehicle inspection report, and driver qualification aspects; a fleet tracking solution; and a fuel management solution. The company provides its solutions to trucking and transportation organizations, and their drivers; and the construction, distribution, government, transit, utility, waste and environmental, and commercial markets. It serves customers in the United States and internationally. The company was formerly known as DriveCam, Inc. and changed its name to Lytx, Inc. in November 2013. It was founded in 1998 and is based in San Diego, California.
Onboard Dynamics, Inc. is a company based in Bend, Oregon, founded in 2013, that specializes in developing compressed natural gas systems for automotive engines. Its technology allows natural gas vehicles to be refueled from low-pressure sources, such as home or business gas lines, making it suitable for both private and public fleets of trucks. The company focuses on delivering environmental benefits through emissions reductions and offers solutions for small fleet operators, pipeline operations, and methane mitigation across various sectors, including agriculture and fossil fuel production. By leveraging its GoFlo® natural gas compression technology, Onboard Dynamics aims to simplify the capture and movement of natural gas, addressing infrastructure barriers and providing cost-effective alternatives that can significantly reduce costs and greenhouse gas emissions.
Healionics Corporation develops and manufactures synthetic biomaterials and implantable medical devices. It offers STARport HDTM, an implantable device that allows needle-free bloodstream access for hemodialysis treatment; STARgraft, a synthetic vascular graft for maintaining blood flow; and sphere templated angiogenic regeneration technology that provides 3D biomaterial scaffolds that enhance the bio-integration and function of medical implants. The company also provides solutions for implant applications, including the ability to impart resistance to infection and fibrous encapsulation, and promotion of angiogenesis. Healionics Corporation was founded in 2007 and is based in Seattle, Washington.
ThinkIQ Inc. operates a cloud-based platform that simplifies the creation of web-based applications and utilizes Internet of Things, big data, data science, semantic modeling, and machine learning. Its platform offers time-series data, supports sharing of data between enterprises, creates context to make the data useful, and makes the deployment of analytics. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Aliso Viejo, California.
FamiLeague, Inc. offers an online platform, which brings together a community of global lifestyle influencers, professional athletes, and marquee brands to share positive family experiences through original, premium, digital programming. FamiLeague, Inc. was founded in 2015 and is based in Los Angeles, California.
Snap Bio, Inc. develops therapeutics in the field of oncology and other diseases. The company uses an integrated platform encompassing advanced synthesis and synthetic biology, including proprietary cell-free-biosynthesis (CFB) technology, along with structure-based drug design, to develop novel new chemical entities (NCEs). The company was founded in 2017 and is based in San Diego, California.
CurvaFix, Inc. is a medical device company based in Bellevue, Washington, focused on developing innovative solutions for pelvic fracture repair. Founded in 2017, the company has created The CurvaFix, an intramedullary rod screw designed to conform to the natural shape of bones, particularly in the pelvis. This device addresses an unmet need in orthopedic trauma by enabling surgeons to perform more straightforward and shorter procedures, ultimately facilitating faster recovery for patients. CurvaFix aims to improve surgical outcomes and enhance the quality of care for individuals suffering from pelvic injuries.
GoSite, Inc. is a digital platform designed to assist small businesses in the U.S. with their online presence. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Diego, California, GoSite offers an all-in-one, cloud-based solution that enables businesses to create websites and web platforms using an intuitive drag-and-drop builder. Its features include mobile readiness, built-in SEO, premium hosting, and analytics for website visitors. The platform facilitates business listing on search engines and promotes customer engagement through social media and email marketing. GoSite caters to a diverse clientele, including single users, large operators, agencies, franchises, and partnerships, effectively bridging the gap between offline and online business operations for approximately 12 million local service providers across the country.
Emerald Logic solves hyper-dimensional analytic problems in personalized medicine, predictive healthcare, diagnostics and biotech. Our Fast Collective Evolution Technology (FACET) combines biological and mathematical principles to answer billion-dollar questions that elude statistics, business intelligence, and traditional AI methods.
Lynx Biosciences, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in La Jolla, California, established in 2013. It specializes in developing a cytomics-based platform technology aimed at improving treatment options for blood cancer patients, particularly those with multiple myeloma. The company's flagship product, MicroC3, utilizes patient biopsy samples to create personalized cancer models, allowing healthcare providers to assess individual responses to various drugs. This approach seeks to shift away from the traditional trial-and-error methods of treatment, offering more precise patient management and potentially reducing the high costs associated with multiple therapies. Lynx Biosciences integrates advanced techniques such as automated microfluidics and deep learning analytics to enhance the speed and efficacy of drug candidate evaluations, ultimately striving to provide tailored therapeutic solutions for patients facing challenging cancer diagnoses.
Midas Education, LLC is a Seattle-based company that specializes in educational data analytics software. Founded in 2007, the company offers a comprehensive software as a service platform that integrates various data analytics systems used by school districts, state education departments, and federal education agencies. Its platform includes features such as a learning management system, student information system, and competency grading systems, along with tools for attendance tracking, scheduling, behavior monitoring, and course evaluation. Additionally, Midas Education provides services for educator video mentoring, growth plans, fee management, payment processing, equipment management, and facilities management. This holistic approach enables teachers and guardians to access essential educational data, including student grades and attendance, through a user-friendly web interface.
Buy It Installed, Inc. is an Irvine, CA-based, venture-backed technology company with an integrated installation solution that connects retailers, manufacturers, and their consumers to skilled and trusted service-providers for installation and product services. On the surface, Buy It Installed® is a simple solution that increases conversion rates and decreases cart abandonment, product returns, and warranty claims. Behind the scenes, Buy It Installed, Inc. uses a proprietary technological architecture platform for the business management, resulting in satisfaction and scale never seen in the Installed-Sales industry.
Mobilize Solutions helps companies engage customers to create & share branded photos on social media. “User Generated Ads” are a better alternative to paid ads. Recent paid activations include Toyota USA, Salesforce & Rose Parade. They’re positioned to be a market leader in what will evolve to a multibillion-dollar category.
Capillary Biomedical is a medical device startup developing technologies for diabetes management. They aim to dramatically simplify glucose monitoring and insulin delivery, reducing the burden on both patients and the overall healthcare system. The company is based in Irvine, CA and is a spin-out of the Artificial Pancreas Center at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA.
Enmotus, Inc. develops storage virtualization technology for servers. It offers FuzeDrive Server software that transforms a Windows or Linux storage server into a flash enabled hybrid storage solution, and enables automated hybrid storage solutions utilizing off the shelf servers, flash storage, and hard drives. The company also provides virtualization layer for memory class, flash memory, and legacy hard disk storage that automatically load balances data in real time. Enmotus, Inc. was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Aliso Viejo, California.
Mission Bio, Inc. specializes in tools for studying cellular heterogeneity in human health and life science research. The company utilizes microfluidic droplet technology to provide solutions for molecular analysis at the single-cell level. Its flagship product, the Tapestri Platform, is the first single-cell multi-omics platform, allowing for the simultaneous detection of genotype and phenotype from the same cell, which enhances the understanding of disease progression and treatment responses. Additionally, Mission Bio offers Tapestri Designer, a cloud-based tool for creating targeted single-cell DNA custom panels, applicable in various fields including oncology, blood cancers, solid tumors, and genome editing validation. Founded in 2011 and based in South San Francisco, California, the company was previously known as Torrent Bio, Inc. before rebranding in 2013.
Fabric8Labs, Inc. is a company based in La Jolla, California, established in 2015, specializing in the development and manufacturing of non-thermal metal 3D printers. The company has created an innovative process that integrates two established technologies: Stereo-Lithography and Electro-Deposition. This unique approach aims to enhance the capabilities of metal 3D printing, making it more efficient and accessible for various industrial applications.
DTx Pharma, LLC is a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing fatty acid-conjugated peptide therapeutics aimed at treating patients with rare and chronic diseases globally. The company utilizes innovative technology to enhance the delivery of RNA medicines to various tissues and organ systems, effectively addressing limitations faced by earlier platforms, such as poor pharmacokinetics and inadequate cellular uptake. DTx Pharma's therapies target conditions including retinitis pigmentosa, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and central nervous system disorders. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in San Diego, California.
Aquacycl LLC manufactures equipment for onsite wastewater treatment plants that can eliminate primary sludge and recover energy as direct electricity. The company offers bioelectrochemical treatment technology (BETT) reactors for waste water treatment. It offers its products for industrial, agricultural, military, and emerging market wastewater treatment applications. Aquacycl LLC was formerly known as Aquam Technologies LLC. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in San Diego, California.
NextPro creates & produces over 50K games per year across 5 sports, and distribute this content to a large and captive audience through our own developed OTT. Their goal is to be the #1 destinition for youth sports content. Boot strapped & profitable ($1.8M in rev), with exclusive contracts, they are poised to dominate this $15B a year market.
Cherryvale Farms, Inc. produces baking mixes. It offers banana bread, pumpkin spice bread, blueberry muffin, chocolate brownie, cornbread, and apple streusel muffin mixes. The company provides products through stores. Cherryvale Farms, Inc. was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Soquel, California.