TechNexus Venture Collaborative

TechNexus Venture Collaborative, established in 2007 and based in Chicago, is a venture capital investment firm focused on identifying, funding, and nurturing technology ventures. The firm collaborates with a diverse ecosystem of over 500 startups and numerous global corporate partners to facilitate innovation and business transformation. TechNexus specializes in investing across various sectors, including audio and consumer electronics, B2B software, health and wellness, manufacturing, marine and outdoor recreation, media production, mobility, and retail. By leveraging its extensive network and strategic insights, TechNexus aims to create a platform that encourages engagement between corporations and startups, ultimately driving growth and innovation in the technology landscape.

Kaitlyn Doyle

Director, Venture

221 past transactions

Native Voice

Venture Round in 2022
Native Voice is a software SDK for audio device manufacturers to integrate their SDK to create the next generation of listening devices. The company is building a fundamental building block to enable this voice-first ecosystem. Native Voice removes that friction by helping to connect with multiple assistants and all their skills or actions while acting as the library for the brands that are deploying their own voice-enabled solutions.

Partium

Seed Round in 2022
Partium is a developer of an image recognition and visual search platform designed for efficient identification of parts in industrial and retail settings. The company's solution caters to medium to large-scale enterprises in the industrial and home improvement sectors, providing a software-as-a-service model. This platform allows clients to easily search for, confirm, and order spare parts, streamlining the process and enhancing reliability in complex environments. Through its technology, Partium aims to improve the accessibility and convenience of spare parts management for its users.

Trint

Venture Round in 2022
Trint Limited operates an online platform that specializes in converting audio and video content into searchable text. Founded in 2014 and based in London, the company provides tools for editing transcripts, adding captions to videos, and sharing concise segments of audio and video online. Trint's services cater to a range of industries, including journalism, media, academic research, and market research, by streamlining the transcription process and enhancing content accessibility. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to automate transcription, enabling users to quickly locate important moments within their audio and video files. The founders, Jeff Kofman, a veteran journalist, and Mark Boas, a web developer, united their expertise to address the challenges of traditional transcription methods.

AssemblyAI

Series B in 2022
AssemblyAI Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing a robust speech-to-text application programming interface (API) designed for developers. Established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a high-accuracy API powered by advanced deep neural networks, ensuring continuous improvements to its transcription capabilities. AssemblyAI's API allows developers to create customized chat interfaces and voice-powered applications, enabling the transcription of phone calls and other audio sources. The service is designed for easy integration, supporting multiple programming languages, and it can handle large volumes of audio files or streams with low latency. AssemblyAI also offers dedicated customer support, including access to account managers and engineers available around the clock to assist users.

Let's Do This

Series B in 2022
Let’s Do This is an online marketplace that connects athletes with a wide range of endurance events, including running, cycling, triathlons, and obstacle races. Founded in 2016 by Alex Rose and Sam Browne, the platform serves as a comprehensive resource for both race organizers and participants. It enables race organizers to effectively reach a dedicated community of endurance sports enthusiasts, while providing users with detailed event information, news, and special offers. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an office in London, United Kingdom, Let’s Do This aims to make it easy for individuals to find and book a variety of races, from local 5k fun runs to major international competitions.

ampUp

Venture Round in 2022
AmpUp is an electric vehicle (EV) software company that enables drivers, hosts, and fleets to charge stress-free. Our technology gives businesses and property owners the ability to efficiently manage multiple charge stations in one place. Advanced features, such as smart scheduling, dynamic access control and energy optimization provide site hosts more flexibility and affordability for their charger investment. Our community and fleet management system also allows site hosts to participate in AmpUp's peer-to-peer charging network, the largest and fastest growing in the world. Ampup was founded in 2018 and incubated at YCombinator.

Natrion

Seed Round in 2022
Natrion LLC specializes in the design and manufacture of sodium-ion batteries, focusing on large-scale energy storage solutions for renewable energy applications. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, and aims to enhance the efficiency of renewable energy generation by providing energy storage systems that leverage solar and wind power. Natrion's ceramic solid-electrolyte batteries are engineered to support power deployment for various sectors, making solar energy more accessible and cost-effective for residential, agricultural, and military uses.

SixWheel

Seed Round in 2022
SixWheel provides road freight electrification services.

K4 Mobility Inc.

Venture Round in 2022
K4 Mobility Inc. specializes in providing broadband internet services to the maritime industry, focusing on yachts and large ships. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company has developed a proprietary digital platform that employs software algorithms to identify the most suitable internet networks from both satellite and terrestrial sources. This platform enables ship captains to manage bandwidth effectively between crew members and yacht owners, ensuring reliable internet connectivity whether the vessels are in port or at sea. K4 Mobility aims to enhance the digital experience for maritime users by delivering consistent and robust internet access.

AssemblyAI

Series A in 2022
AssemblyAI Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing a robust speech-to-text application programming interface (API) designed for developers. Established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a high-accuracy API powered by advanced deep neural networks, ensuring continuous improvements to its transcription capabilities. AssemblyAI's API allows developers to create customized chat interfaces and voice-powered applications, enabling the transcription of phone calls and other audio sources. The service is designed for easy integration, supporting multiple programming languages, and it can handle large volumes of audio files or streams with low latency. AssemblyAI also offers dedicated customer support, including access to account managers and engineers available around the clock to assist users.

Sounder

Series A in 2022
Sounder.fm is a platform that helps audio creators manage, market, and measure their audio content. Sounder offers free hosting, transcription, Pinpoint Audio Search, and analytics to help the user grow its audience. It aims to drive creativity and make audio better for everyone. The company was founded in 2019 and based in New York, New York.

Captain Experiences

Seed Round in 2022
Operator of a platform for booking outdoor sports guided experiences intended for fishing and adventure experience. The company's platform allows the search of thousands of trips by location, group size, target species, price, and more, focused first on the fishing and hunting verticals, plans to expand across all outdoor sports and geographies, enabling consumers to book trips easily, quickly, and safely.

C360

Venture Round in 2022
C360 Technologies, Inc. specializes in the manufacturing of non-stitched immersive video products tailored for broadcast and over-the-top (OTT) platforms. Established in 2008 and based in Wexford, Pennsylvania, the company has developed innovative technology that allows for high-quality 6K immersive video without the need for multi-headed cameras or stitching. C360's offerings include compact, pro-grade immersive cameras and workstations that provide multiple live HD-SDI outputs directly to broadcasters, facilitating real-time production for live television events. Additionally, the technology enables simultaneous 4K streaming to OTT platforms, allowing for versatile distribution across various applications. Users can independently control camera settings during live events, enhancing the viewing experience. C360 Technologies has positioned itself as a pioneer in the immersive video industry, focusing on delivering unique solutions that meet the demands of modern broadcasting.

Soundskrit

Venture Round in 2021
Soundskrit is a Montreal-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing bio-inspired directional microphones. These innovative microphones enhance audio capture capabilities in consumer devices by measuring the velocity of incoming sound rather than relying on traditional pressure-based methods. This approach allows Soundskrit's microphones to effectively isolate and separate sound sources in noisy environments, improving speech recognition and sound localization without compromising size or audio quality. Their technology enables various applications, including enhanced audio recording in smartphones and situation-aware devices that allow users to focus on specific sounds. By addressing the limitations of conventional microphones, Soundskrit is poised to advance the next generation of audio applications and features in consumer electronics.

Threekit

Series B in 2021
ThreeKit Inc. designs and develops three dimensional (3D) product configuration and visualization platform that offers interactive product solutions and user-selected customization options. It offers interactive 3D solutions, photorealistic 2D solutions, augmented reality and virtual reality solutions, visual configuration solution that provides interactive visualization of product catalog, and digital asset management solutions which control digital assets through platform. The company was founded in 2005 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Symbl.ai

Series A in 2021
Symbl.ai Inc. is a Seattle-based company that offers a conversational intelligence platform designed for developers and businesses to enhance communication across various channels. The platform utilizes a suite of APIs that leverage advanced machine learning algorithms to analyze natural human conversations in real time. This analysis provides actionable insights and outcomes without requiring prior training data, wake words, or custom classifiers. Symbl.ai aims to simplify the process of creating conversation-driven experiences, enabling clients to deploy conversational intelligence at scale. Originally founded as Rammer Technologies Inc. in 2018, the company rebranded to Symbl.ai in March 2020.

Natrion

Venture Round in 2021
Natrion LLC specializes in the design and manufacture of sodium-ion batteries, focusing on large-scale energy storage solutions for renewable energy applications. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, and aims to enhance the efficiency of renewable energy generation by providing energy storage systems that leverage solar and wind power. Natrion's ceramic solid-electrolyte batteries are engineered to support power deployment for various sectors, making solar energy more accessible and cost-effective for residential, agricultural, and military uses.

The Dyrt

Series B in 2021
The Dyrt, Inc. operates a leading online platform that provides extensive information and ratings on campsites across the United States. Founded in 2013 and based in Portland, Oregon, The Dyrt has developed a community-driven platform where campers can search, review, and book campgrounds. The Dyrt's application, available on both iOS and Google Play, is highly regarded among camping apps, with the website attracting approximately 20 million visits annually. The community has contributed over 1.5 million campground reviews, photos, and tips, making it the most comprehensive camping resource available. In 2020, The Dyrt launched a subscription service called The Dyrt PRO, which offers members discounts at nearly 1,000 campgrounds and enhanced features such as offline access and road trip planning tools. This subscription has seen rapid growth, with new users signing up approximately every three minutes.

Haas Alert

Seed Round in 2021
HAAS Alert is the leading mobility and smart city data service provider keeping emergency crews, drivers and the public safe through Cellular V2V (Vehicle-to-Vehicle) communication. Drivers and emergency crews use the information to avoid collisions and reduce traffic delays. The HAAS Alert Safety Cloud is a real-time data stream connecting first responders, commercial, municipal, and slow moving fleets with motorists, connected and autonomous vehicles. Connected "smart"​ communities use the service to inform infrastructure, planning and real-time traffic management. The company is currently working with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on advanced solutions and has support from leading safety organizations including NSC (National Safety Council), TSR (Together for Safer Roads), FAMA (Fire Apparatus Manufacturers' Association) and NFPA (National Fire Protection Association).

ampUp

Venture Round in 2021
AmpUp is an electric vehicle (EV) software company that enables drivers, hosts, and fleets to charge stress-free. Our technology gives businesses and property owners the ability to efficiently manage multiple charge stations in one place. Advanced features, such as smart scheduling, dynamic access control and energy optimization provide site hosts more flexibility and affordability for their charger investment. Our community and fleet management system also allows site hosts to participate in AmpUp's peer-to-peer charging network, the largest and fastest growing in the world. Ampup was founded in 2018 and incubated at YCombinator.

Miles

Series A in 2021
Miles is a universal rewards app empowering anyone to earn miles automatically for all forms of travel and commute. You can then redeem your miles from retailers such as HP, DoorDash, Garmin, Peet’s, Shipt, Pandora, Reebok, Chewy, Home Chef, and many more. Similar to a frequent flyer program, but for all forms of transportation, Miles delivers value for every mile traveled, across every mode of travel, anywhere in the world. Whether by car (as a driver, passenger or rideshare), plane, train, subway, bus, boat, bicycle, or on foot, the Miles app effortlessly awards users’ travel - regardless of where their journey takes them. Miles can be saved or redeemed at any time - with the value increasing every month as more merchants accept them as a form of payment. Download Miles today to start getting rewarded!

Native Voice

Seed Round in 2021
Native Voice is a software SDK for audio device manufacturers to integrate their SDK to create the next generation of listening devices. The company is building a fundamental building block to enable this voice-first ecosystem. Native Voice removes that friction by helping to connect with multiple assistants and all their skills or actions while acting as the library for the brands that are deploying their own voice-enabled solutions.

First Due

Venture Round in 2021
First Due Size Up is on a mission to end first responder injuries due to a lack of information. The platform programmatically gathers information from online and offline sources, translates that data into an easy-to-consume format and makes it accessible to First Responders at the time of dispatch on any device, completely integrated with 911, Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and customized to the agencies Standard Operating Procedures. Think of us as SaaS+SmartData+EmergencyResponse to reduce cost and save lives.

Hang

Venture Round in 2021
Agora, Inc. is a provider of Real-Time Engagement Platform-as-a-Service (RTE-PaaS) that enables developers to incorporate real-time video, voice, and messaging capabilities into their applications. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Shanghai, the company offers a range of enterprise-grade products, including features for live interactive video and audio streaming, real-time messaging, and recording. Agora's solutions cater to various sectors such as social media, education, entertainment, gaming, healthcare, and financial services. The company operates a Software-Defined Real-Time Network, enhancing the delivery of its services across the globe. Additionally, Agora Lab, founded in 2014 and based in Palo Alto, California, focuses on developing real-time communication solutions, particularly in gaming and social networking. The Agora platform is recognized for its reliability and scalability, making it a widely adopted choice for organizations seeking efficient communication solutions.

Mesh++

Seed Round in 2021
Mesh++ is a developer of solar-powered wireless communication technologies aimed at providing high-speed WiFi access in public spaces and remote areas. The company specializes in solar-powered routers that leverage mobile processing power to deliver reliable internet connectivity outdoors. By focusing on sustainable solutions, Mesh++ enables users to access high-speed internet at a low cost, enhancing connectivity in environments where traditional infrastructure may be lacking.

insoundz

Convertible Note in 2021
Insoundz Ltd. develops and delivers a software platform that captures, isolates, and mixes every sound in real time and post game to delivers sound experience for live broadcasts, and post-events. It offers InSoundz basics that enables the user to capture each and every sound bite anywhere in the stadium during live events; InSoundz XR, a volumetric audio capture that allows the user to model the audio "radiation" pattern of objects in space and deliver a complete 6 degrees of freedom virtual camera experience. The company also provides InSoundz Pro Plus that enables the user to capture pre and post game highlights, deliver audio insights from training sessions, and generate new experiences not captured during the live game program. Insoundz Ltd. was founded in 2013 and is based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.

Portside

Venture Round in 2021
Portside, Inc. is a software company that specializes in providing a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform focused on data reporting and analytics for the aviation sector. Established in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, Portside's platform serves various stakeholders, including aircraft management companies, corporate flight departments, fractional and jet card operators, as well as charter operators. The software integrates seamlessly with existing systems, offering functionalities for scheduling, accounting, maintenance, and expense management. It features an aircraft owner's portal that includes digitized records and comprehensive insights, along with financial and tax reporting tools to streamline fleet management for both individual and corporate aircraft owners.

Beam Health

Seed Round in 2021
Beam Health Group, LLC is a telemedicine platform that facilitates connections between healthcare providers and patients through text, voicemail, and video chat. Founded in 2018 and based in New York, the company offers a pay-as-you-go digital care solution specifically designed for small health practices. Its platform provides a comprehensive set of tools for patient marketing, engagement, and education, including branded landing pages and social media campaigns. The application enables medical practices to conduct video appointments with existing patients and attract new ones, creating a network of healthcare providers. By offering an end-to-end telemedicine experience, Beam Health allows healthcare firms to initiate services at a lower cost while providing customizable advanced features to meet their specific needs.

Anglr

Venture Round in 2021
Anglr is an online platform established in 2016 that connects the global sport fishing community. It offers free mobile applications, patented IoT technologies, and a website designed to enhance the fishing experience. Anglr allows users to track and record details of their fishing adventures, including cast locations, bait used, weather conditions, and catch statistics. This functionality enables fishermen and women to document, analyze, and share their activities, fostering competition and camaraderie among users. By facilitating connections within the fishing community, Anglr transforms fishing into a more social activity, providing additional motivation and engagement even for those fishing alone.

Hefring Marine

Venture Round in 2021
Hefring Marine, based in Reykjavík, Iceland, specializes in developing a cloud-based telematics and sensory guidance system for vessels. This system enhances safety for crew and passengers by monitoring vessel movements and providing guidance on optimal speeds to navigate challenging conditions, thereby reducing the risk of accidents and damage to equipment. Launched in March 2020, the service operates on a subscription basis and is primarily utilized by tactical and rescue operators, with plans to expand into commercial vessels, yachting, and unmanned surface vessels. Hefring Marine's technology offers real-time monitoring and automated trip reports, fostering improved fleet management and operational efficiency. The company is also focused on advancing its systems to achieve higher levels of autonomy and is developing features that will enhance fuel efficiency, weather routing, stability guidance, maintenance planning, and operator training.

Catch Co.

Series B in 2021
Catch Co. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in creating innovative fishing brands and products tailored for modern anglers. Founded in 2012, it offers a tackle discovery platform designed to help users learn about and engage with fishing. One of its key offerings is the Mystery Tackle Box, a subscription service that delivers curated fishing products directly to customers each month. By focusing on a simplified shopping experience, Catch Co. allows anglers to access essential gear—including tackle, bait, rods, and reels—at a competitive price compared to traditional retail. The company aims to transform the way fishing enthusiasts discover and purchase the gear they need, enhancing their overall fishing experience.

H3X

Seed Round in 2021
H3X Technologies specializes in the manufacturing of high-power density electric aircraft propulsion systems, designed to facilitate sustainable aviation. Founded by Jason Sylvestre, Eric Maciolek, and Max Liben, the company produces the lightest propulsion systems globally, integrating electric motors and inverters into a single unit. This innovation not only enhances aircraft performance but also supports deep decarbonization efforts in aviation and urban air mobility. H3X's technology aims to strengthen national security and enable aerospace companies to retrofit existing aircraft designs, thereby promoting environmentally friendly practices in the aviation and heavy industrial sectors.

Pushkin

Venture Round in 2021
Pushkin Industries to spread the joy found making and listening to podcasts.

Rollick

Venture Round in 2021
Rollick Outdoor, Inc. operates an online marketing platform designed to connect manufacturers of recreational products with dealers in the powersports, RV, and marine industries. Founded in 2017 and based in Austin, Texas, the company provides marketing and technology solutions that enhance the customer buying experience. By facilitating connections among manufacturers, dealers, and customers, Rollick aims to create a seamless experience from pre-purchase to re-purchase. The platform delivers individualized online and in-store interactions, allowing retailers and manufacturers to improve their marketing efforts and build valuable relationships within the outdoor recreational sector. Rollick is supported by experienced industry investors and focuses on innovative sales and marketing technology to enhance the buying and selling process for outdoor recreational products.

ampUp

Seed Round in 2021
AmpUp is an electric vehicle (EV) software company that enables drivers, hosts, and fleets to charge stress-free. Our technology gives businesses and property owners the ability to efficiently manage multiple charge stations in one place. Advanced features, such as smart scheduling, dynamic access control and energy optimization provide site hosts more flexibility and affordability for their charger investment. Our community and fleet management system also allows site hosts to participate in AmpUp's peer-to-peer charging network, the largest and fastest growing in the world. Ampup was founded in 2018 and incubated at YCombinator.

Krisp

Series A in 2021
Krisp Technologies, Inc. specializes in artificial intelligence-driven noise-cancelling software that enhances audio quality for voice communications. Founded in 2017 and based in Berkeley, California, Krisp's software effectively eliminates background noise for both incoming and outgoing calls across various communication platforms. It can be seamlessly integrated with popular conferencing, voice messaging, streaming, and recording applications, making it suitable for a diverse range of users, including remote professionals, podcasters, gamers, and educators. The technology operates locally on users' audio devices, such as microphones and headsets, ensuring privacy and high-quality sound without the need for internet bandwidth. Krisp Technologies was previously known as 2Hz, Inc. and rebranded in September 2019.

Artiphon

Venture Round in 2021
Artiphon, Inc. is a Nashville-based company founded in 2011 that specializes in designing and manufacturing innovative musical instruments aimed at making musical expression accessible to everyone. The company’s flagship products, the INSTRUMENT 1 and Orba, have achieved significant success, raising over $1 million in pre-orders on Kickstarter and garnering accolades such as TIME Best Invention of the Year. These smart instruments allow users to create music through intuitive gestures like tapping, sliding, and waving, and can seamlessly switch between various instrument sounds, including guitar, violin, piano, and drums. The founder, Dr. Mike Butera, holds a Ph.D. in Sound Studies and has a background as a multi-instrumentalist and educator, which informs Artiphon's design philosophy. The team consists of professionals from notable companies such as SpaceX and Yamaha, and the company has garnered investment from industry leaders, including Warner Music Group and TechNexus. Artiphon aims to empower a new generation of musicians by fostering creativity and community through its products.

Yac

Series A in 2021
Yac is a technology company that specializes in digital voice messaging and video communication solutions. Founded in 2019 and based in Kissimmee, Florida, Yac offers a platform that facilitates asynchronous meetings, allowing users to communicate without the need for physical presence. Its services include voice messaging, screen sharing, and tools for team collaboration, making it easier for remote employees to stay connected and organized. The platform also features capabilities such as inbound call management, fax-to-email services, virtual numbers, and audio conferencing, catering to a wide range of business communication needs.

Ocient

Series B in 2021
Ocient Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in analytical software solutions designed for managing large-scale databases. The company focuses on developing a near-real-time database and data analytics platform capable of handling petabyte- to exabyte-scale data sets. Established by a team with a notable history in the software industry, Ocient benefits from a highly skilled engineering team composed of computer scientists from prestigious universities and organizations. The company aims to provide innovative solutions that enhance data analysis capabilities for its clients.

ShotTracker

Venture Round in 2021
ShotTracker Inc. is a technology company based in Merriam, Kansas, that specializes in wearable technology for basketball players. Founded in 2013, the company provides a solution that includes a wrist sensor, a net sensor, and a mobile application compatible with various Bluetooth-enabled iOS and select Android devices. ShotTracker's innovative system automatically tracks shot attempts, makes, and misses in real-time during practices and games, delivering valuable statistical and performance analytics. The latest offering, ShotTracker TEAM, is designed for basketball teams at all levels, allowing coaches to access critical data to make informed adjustments and strategies to enhance player performance. By making elite-level analytics accessible, ShotTracker aims to improve the skills of competitive athletes.

Haas Alert

Seed Round in 2021
HAAS Alert is the leading mobility and smart city data service provider keeping emergency crews, drivers and the public safe through Cellular V2V (Vehicle-to-Vehicle) communication. Drivers and emergency crews use the information to avoid collisions and reduce traffic delays. The HAAS Alert Safety Cloud is a real-time data stream connecting first responders, commercial, municipal, and slow moving fleets with motorists, connected and autonomous vehicles. Connected "smart"​ communities use the service to inform infrastructure, planning and real-time traffic management. The company is currently working with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on advanced solutions and has support from leading safety organizations including NSC (National Safety Council), TSR (Together for Safer Roads), FAMA (Fire Apparatus Manufacturers' Association) and NFPA (National Fire Protection Association).

Let's Do This

Venture Round in 2020
Let’s Do This is an online marketplace that connects athletes with a wide range of endurance events, including running, cycling, triathlons, and obstacle races. Founded in 2016 by Alex Rose and Sam Browne, the platform serves as a comprehensive resource for both race organizers and participants. It enables race organizers to effectively reach a dedicated community of endurance sports enthusiasts, while providing users with detailed event information, news, and special offers. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an office in London, United Kingdom, Let’s Do This aims to make it easy for individuals to find and book a variety of races, from local 5k fun runs to major international competitions.

Let's Do This

Convertible Note in 2020
Let’s Do This is an online marketplace that connects athletes with a wide range of endurance events, including running, cycling, triathlons, and obstacle races. Founded in 2016 by Alex Rose and Sam Browne, the platform serves as a comprehensive resource for both race organizers and participants. It enables race organizers to effectively reach a dedicated community of endurance sports enthusiasts, while providing users with detailed event information, news, and special offers. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an office in London, United Kingdom, Let’s Do This aims to make it easy for individuals to find and book a variety of races, from local 5k fun runs to major international competitions.

Native Voice

Convertible Note in 2020
Native Voice is a software SDK for audio device manufacturers to integrate their SDK to create the next generation of listening devices. The company is building a fundamental building block to enable this voice-first ecosystem. Native Voice removes that friction by helping to connect with multiple assistants and all their skills or actions while acting as the library for the brands that are deploying their own voice-enabled solutions.

BoxCast

Series A in 2020
BoxCast provides a comprehensive video streaming solution that enables organizations to broadcast live video easily. With its platform, users can stream video content directly to their websites, emails, or social media channels using any video camera. This service allows viewers to access live broadcasts on various Internet-connected devices, including computers, tablets, and smartphones. BoxCast's end-to-end solution caters to a wide range of organizations, facilitating seamless live video communication and engagement.

Catch Co.

Series A in 2020
Catch Co. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in creating innovative fishing brands and products tailored for modern anglers. Founded in 2012, it offers a tackle discovery platform designed to help users learn about and engage with fishing. One of its key offerings is the Mystery Tackle Box, a subscription service that delivers curated fishing products directly to customers each month. By focusing on a simplified shopping experience, Catch Co. allows anglers to access essential gear—including tackle, bait, rods, and reels—at a competitive price compared to traditional retail. The company aims to transform the way fishing enthusiasts discover and purchase the gear they need, enhancing their overall fishing experience.

Giide

Seed Round in 2020
Giide is an audio authoring and publishing platform for businesses to create hyperlinked audio content. Our platform includes a mobile application, audio content authoring system and embeddable player for publishing Giides on web. We support creators and businesses with new tools and technologies for audio listening including audio plus an on-screen synchronous content feed. Giide provides detailed metrics to businesses that want to understand audio interaction beyond passive podcast listening and video consumption.

Portside

Seed Round in 2020
Portside, Inc. is a software company that specializes in providing a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform focused on data reporting and analytics for the aviation sector. Established in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, Portside's platform serves various stakeholders, including aircraft management companies, corporate flight departments, fractional and jet card operators, as well as charter operators. The software integrates seamlessly with existing systems, offering functionalities for scheduling, accounting, maintenance, and expense management. It features an aircraft owner's portal that includes digitized records and comprehensive insights, along with financial and tax reporting tools to streamline fleet management for both individual and corporate aircraft owners.

Meet Cute

Series A in 2020
Meet Cute is a podcast company based in New York City that specializes in producing and distributing original romantic comedies in audio format. Launched in December 2019, the company aims to provide entertainment through short audio fiction stories that capture the essence of the romantic comedy genre. By focusing on themes of happiness and hope, Meet Cute creates engaging content designed to resonate with listeners who appreciate feel-good narratives.

Catch Co.

Series A in 2020
Catch Co. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in creating innovative fishing brands and products tailored for modern anglers. Founded in 2012, it offers a tackle discovery platform designed to help users learn about and engage with fishing. One of its key offerings is the Mystery Tackle Box, a subscription service that delivers curated fishing products directly to customers each month. By focusing on a simplified shopping experience, Catch Co. allows anglers to access essential gear—including tackle, bait, rods, and reels—at a competitive price compared to traditional retail. The company aims to transform the way fishing enthusiasts discover and purchase the gear they need, enhancing their overall fishing experience.

The Dyrt

Venture Round in 2020
The Dyrt, Inc. operates a leading online platform that provides extensive information and ratings on campsites across the United States. Founded in 2013 and based in Portland, Oregon, The Dyrt has developed a community-driven platform where campers can search, review, and book campgrounds. The Dyrt's application, available on both iOS and Google Play, is highly regarded among camping apps, with the website attracting approximately 20 million visits annually. The community has contributed over 1.5 million campground reviews, photos, and tips, making it the most comprehensive camping resource available. In 2020, The Dyrt launched a subscription service called The Dyrt PRO, which offers members discounts at nearly 1,000 campgrounds and enhanced features such as offline access and road trip planning tools. This subscription has seen rapid growth, with new users signing up approximately every three minutes.

AssemblyAI

Venture Round in 2020
AssemblyAI Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing a robust speech-to-text application programming interface (API) designed for developers. Established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a high-accuracy API powered by advanced deep neural networks, ensuring continuous improvements to its transcription capabilities. AssemblyAI's API allows developers to create customized chat interfaces and voice-powered applications, enabling the transcription of phone calls and other audio sources. The service is designed for easy integration, supporting multiple programming languages, and it can handle large volumes of audio files or streams with low latency. AssemblyAI also offers dedicated customer support, including access to account managers and engineers available around the clock to assist users.

Sea Machines

Series B in 2020
Sea Machines Robotics, Inc. is an autonomous technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in the development of autonomous control and navigation systems for the commercial marine and boating industries. Founded in 2014, the company creates advanced control systems for vessels, including unmanned surface vessels, aimed at enhancing operational safety and productivity on the water. Its product offerings include the SM300, which allows for remote command of vessels; the SM200, which supports collaborative vessel operations; the SM400, an AI-powered situational awareness system for container ships; and the RC NXT, which enables wireless control of existing or new marine vessels. Additionally, Sea Machines provides the DP-NXT system, which upgrades traditional vessels for reduced or zero crew operations. The company also delivers solutions for unmanned applications such as bathymetric survey vessels, subsea asset inspections, and acoustic monitoring, thereby improving efficiency and safety in challenging marine environments.

Symbl.ai

Venture Round in 2020
Symbl.ai Inc. is a Seattle-based company that offers a conversational intelligence platform designed for developers and businesses to enhance communication across various channels. The platform utilizes a suite of APIs that leverage advanced machine learning algorithms to analyze natural human conversations in real time. This analysis provides actionable insights and outcomes without requiring prior training data, wake words, or custom classifiers. Symbl.ai aims to simplify the process of creating conversation-driven experiences, enabling clients to deploy conversational intelligence at scale. Originally founded as Rammer Technologies Inc. in 2018, the company rebranded to Symbl.ai in March 2020.

Playbook

Series A in 2020
Playbook is a mobile marketplace designed for trainers and professionals in the health, fitness, and wellness sectors. Launched in 2016 and based in New York, the platform enables creators to upload and share their workouts, diet plans, and fitness tips with clients and followers. By facilitating direct interactions between creators and their audience, Playbook allows instructors to establish their own terms and generate significant revenue through subscription-based income. This creator economy platform aims to empower fitness professionals to monetize their expertise while providing users access to a variety of health and wellness resources at an affordable price.

Playbook

Series A in 2020
Playbook is a mobile marketplace designed for trainers and professionals in the health, fitness, and wellness sectors. Launched in 2016 and based in New York, the platform enables creators to upload and share their workouts, diet plans, and fitness tips with clients and followers. By facilitating direct interactions between creators and their audience, Playbook allows instructors to establish their own terms and generate significant revenue through subscription-based income. This creator economy platform aims to empower fitness professionals to monetize their expertise while providing users access to a variety of health and wellness resources at an affordable price.

QCode

Convertible Note in 2020
QCode Media, Inc. is an audio production studio based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2019. The company specializes in creating and innovating stories in audio format, offering a range of scripted and narrative content, including fiction and talk shows. QCode partners with creative talent and celebrities to develop original franchises, focusing on compelling storytelling that engages listeners. Through its online platform, QCode provides access to a diverse array of original audio content, catering to an audience seeking unique and immersive experiences in audio narrative.

Tonal

Series D in 2020
Tonal Systems, Inc. is a manufacturer and provider of innovative fitness training equipment designed for home use. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company specializes in a smart home gym system that incorporates artificial intelligence and expert coaching to deliver personalized strength training workouts. The equipment is wall-mounted and utilizes a unique technology that offers adjustable resistance through magnets and electricity, making it unnecessary to use traditional weights. Tonal provides customized workout plans tailored to individual goals, such as muscle building and improving athletic performance, along with live-recorded classes led by professional coaches. The company operates in several states, including California, New Jersey, Florida, New York, Texas, Massachusetts, Washington, and Minnesota.

EmPath

Seed Round in 2020
EmPath, Inc. is a technology startup based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in machine learning to enhance employee skill management. Founded in 2020, the company offers a Skills Career Management As a Service solution that helps organizations identify and optimize employee skills for current and future roles. Its proprietary software provides a detailed assessment of employees' existing skills, outlines pathways for upskilling, and recommends educational resources to bridge skill gaps. This approach not only supports individual career development but also aids companies in reducing recruitment and onboarding costs, improving employee retention, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and development within the workforce.

Aspinity

Series A in 2020
Aspinity, Inc. specializes in the manufacturing of reconfigurable analog modular processor (RAMP) chips designed for ultra-low-power electronics. These compact, analog machine learning chips analyze raw, unstructured sensor data, enabling them to identify important data early in the signal chain while filtering out background noise. By processing analog data directly, Aspinity's technology reduces the need for higher-power processing of insignificant information, optimizing power consumption for always-on, battery-operated devices. Their innovations are particularly valuable in applications such as voice activation, industrial machine health monitoring, and wearable health devices across consumer, industrial, and biomedical markets. Founded in 2015 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Aspinity aims to enhance battery life in sensing applications without compromising performance.

Edgybees

Series A in 2020
Edgybees Ltd. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2016. It specializes in augmented reality (AR) solutions for high-speed applications, enabling real-time, immersive experiences on various moving platforms such as drones, cars, and wearable devices. The company's platform leverages sensors and streaming data to deliver three-dimensional visual overlays over live video feeds, significantly enhancing operational effectiveness for industries like emergency response, real estate, urban planning, and agriculture. Edgybees offers a developer SDK and back-end SaaS services, facilitating the creation of innovative consumer and commercial AR applications. Its solutions cater to sectors including fire departments, police agencies, and homeland security, alongside gaming products like Droneprix AR and Drone FX. The company was co-founded by Menashe Haskin, Adam Kaplan, and Nitay Megides, bringing together expertise from various technology sectors.

Mesh++

Seed Round in 2020
Mesh++ is a developer of solar-powered wireless communication technologies aimed at providing high-speed WiFi access in public spaces and remote areas. The company specializes in solar-powered routers that leverage mobile processing power to deliver reliable internet connectivity outdoors. By focusing on sustainable solutions, Mesh++ enables users to access high-speed internet at a low cost, enhancing connectivity in environments where traditional infrastructure may be lacking.

Krisp

Series A in 2020
Krisp Technologies, Inc. specializes in artificial intelligence-driven noise-cancelling software that enhances audio quality for voice communications. Founded in 2017 and based in Berkeley, California, Krisp's software effectively eliminates background noise for both incoming and outgoing calls across various communication platforms. It can be seamlessly integrated with popular conferencing, voice messaging, streaming, and recording applications, making it suitable for a diverse range of users, including remote professionals, podcasters, gamers, and educators. The technology operates locally on users' audio devices, such as microphones and headsets, ensuring privacy and high-quality sound without the need for internet bandwidth. Krisp Technologies was previously known as 2Hz, Inc. and rebranded in September 2019.

3AM Innovations

Seed Round in 2020
3AM Innovations has partnered with experts around the globe to solve this age-old problem. It has designed a solution that utilizes state-of-the-art sensors, communication technologies, and software called FLARE – an acronym for Firefighter Location and Rescue Equipment. FLARE creates a self-contained mesh network that monitors, records, and reports a firefighter’s movements, location, and surrounding temperature in real-time. FLARE is a solution designed by firefighters for firefighters and will improve the safety and outcomes for the men and women who risk their lives daily.

Sea Machines

Series B in 2020
Sea Machines Robotics, Inc. is an autonomous technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in the development of autonomous control and navigation systems for the commercial marine and boating industries. Founded in 2014, the company creates advanced control systems for vessels, including unmanned surface vessels, aimed at enhancing operational safety and productivity on the water. Its product offerings include the SM300, which allows for remote command of vessels; the SM200, which supports collaborative vessel operations; the SM400, an AI-powered situational awareness system for container ships; and the RC NXT, which enables wireless control of existing or new marine vessels. Additionally, Sea Machines provides the DP-NXT system, which upgrades traditional vessels for reduced or zero crew operations. The company also delivers solutions for unmanned applications such as bathymetric survey vessels, subsea asset inspections, and acoustic monitoring, thereby improving efficiency and safety in challenging marine environments.

Gather Voices

Seed Round in 2020
Gather Voices Inc. is a company that specializes in video relationship management, offering a platform designed to collect, manage, curate, and publish user-generated video content. Founded in 2017 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the company provides a user-friendly system that allows organizations to easily produce, edit, and share videos at scale. Its solutions cater to the growing demand for video content in various forms of communication, enabling businesses to effectively replace text with engaging video across websites, emails, and social media. By simplifying the video creation process, Gather Voices empowers organizations to enhance their outreach and engagement without requiring specialized skills or significant financial resources.

First Due

Seed Round in 2020
First Due Size Up is on a mission to end first responder injuries due to a lack of information. The platform programmatically gathers information from online and offline sources, translates that data into an easy-to-consume format and makes it accessible to First Responders at the time of dispatch on any device, completely integrated with 911, Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and customized to the agencies Standard Operating Procedures. Think of us as SaaS+SmartData+EmergencyResponse to reduce cost and save lives.

Playbook

Seed Round in 2020
Playbook is a mobile marketplace designed for trainers and professionals in the health, fitness, and wellness sectors. Launched in 2016 and based in New York, the platform enables creators to upload and share their workouts, diet plans, and fitness tips with clients and followers. By facilitating direct interactions between creators and their audience, Playbook allows instructors to establish their own terms and generate significant revenue through subscription-based income. This creator economy platform aims to empower fitness professionals to monetize their expertise while providing users access to a variety of health and wellness resources at an affordable price.

Ocient

Series B in 2020
Ocient Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in analytical software solutions designed for managing large-scale databases. The company focuses on developing a near-real-time database and data analytics platform capable of handling petabyte- to exabyte-scale data sets. Established by a team with a notable history in the software industry, Ocient benefits from a highly skilled engineering team composed of computer scientists from prestigious universities and organizations. The company aims to provide innovative solutions that enhance data analysis capabilities for its clients.

Audeze

Series A in 2020
Audeze LLC is a California-based manufacturer specializing in high-end audio products known for their accurate sound reproduction. The company's offerings include headphones, speakers, and home audio systems, all engineered with cutting-edge materials and technology to deliver dynamic and immersive sound experiences. Audeze integrates advanced features such as surround sound support and an integrated head-tracking system, enhancing the audio experience for users, particularly in gaming. The company places a strong emphasis on research and development, ensuring that each product reflects its commitment to precision craftsmanship and innovation, with all items proudly made in the USA.

Edgybees

Series A in 2020
Edgybees Ltd. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2016. It specializes in augmented reality (AR) solutions for high-speed applications, enabling real-time, immersive experiences on various moving platforms such as drones, cars, and wearable devices. The company's platform leverages sensors and streaming data to deliver three-dimensional visual overlays over live video feeds, significantly enhancing operational effectiveness for industries like emergency response, real estate, urban planning, and agriculture. Edgybees offers a developer SDK and back-end SaaS services, facilitating the creation of innovative consumer and commercial AR applications. Its solutions cater to sectors including fire departments, police agencies, and homeland security, alongside gaming products like Droneprix AR and Drone FX. The company was co-founded by Menashe Haskin, Adam Kaplan, and Nitay Megides, bringing together expertise from various technology sectors.

Clubhouse

Series A in 2020
Clubhouse is an audio-based social app that allows users to spontaneously join group chats.

Atypical Artists

Convertible Note in 2020
Atypical Artists, LLC, a production studio, produces audio science fiction podcasts. It offers audio drama products from soup to nuts. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in West Hollywood, California.

AI.Reverie

Venture Round in 2020
AI.Reverie, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a simulation platform designed to generate synthetic data and simulations for businesses. Founded in 2016 and based in San Jose, California, the platform assists organizations in training their machine learning algorithms and enhancing their artificial intelligence applications. AI.Reverie's offerings include a suite of synthetic data and vision APIs that enable clients to create customized virtual environments. This technology supports various industries by facilitating the development of smart cities, sustainable farms, and safer homes. Through its innovative approach, AI.Reverie aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of AI solutions across diverse applications.

Dysonics

Convertible Note in 2020
Dysonics, Inc. specializes in advanced audio software and hardware solutions designed for headphones, focusing on the capture, creation, and playback of spatial audio and next-generation content, such as virtual reality. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, the company emerged from research conducted at the University of California, Davis, where its team pioneered human audio perception and spatial sound technologies. Dysonics offers products like the Rondo Motion, a wireless motion sensor for headphones, and the Rondo player, which plays back non-DRM content. Their technology is applied in various fields, including teleconferencing, surveillance, home entertainment, and interactive multimedia, enhancing experiences in virtual and augmented reality. Additionally, Dysonics provides content encoding technology to airlines, allowing passengers to enjoy a cinematic surround sound experience through in-flight entertainment. The company's innovations leverage patented algorithms, microphone and speaker arrays, head tracking sensors, and machine learning for personalized audio applications.

Sonoro

Series A in 2020
Sonoro is a global media company based in Los Angeles, with an office in Mexico, focused on producing premium Spanish-language audio content. Founded in 2020, Sonoro collaborates with both established and emerging storytellers to create diverse audio-first content that is accessible across various platforms. This allows users to engage with stories anytime and anywhere, whether on a computer, smartphone, or during daily activities like exercising or shopping. The company's mission is to provide listeners with the opportunity to catch up on their favorite topics while seamlessly integrating audio content into their routines.

Sonoro

Seed Round in 2020
Sonoro is a global media company based in Los Angeles, with an office in Mexico, focused on producing premium Spanish-language audio content. Founded in 2020, Sonoro collaborates with both established and emerging storytellers to create diverse audio-first content that is accessible across various platforms. This allows users to engage with stories anytime and anywhere, whether on a computer, smartphone, or during daily activities like exercising or shopping. The company's mission is to provide listeners with the opportunity to catch up on their favorite topics while seamlessly integrating audio content into their routines.

Alpha Exploration Co

Convertible Note in 2020
SaaS in Stealth

Fitbod

Venture Round in 2020
Fitbod, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops a mobile application designed to provide personalized strength training workouts. Launched in 2015, the Fitbod app uses machine learning to analyze users' workout data, taking into account their experience, goals, and available equipment. It generates customized workout routines that adapt to the user's physical capabilities and track muscle fatigue, ensuring that sessions remain effective and on track. Unlike traditional fitness apps that offer fixed exercise plans, Fitbod delivers real-time, tailored fitness guidance, helping users maximize their gym experience and build confidence in their training. The app also considers the user's environment and soreness levels to recommend appropriate exercises, rep counts, and weight ranges.

Catch Co.

Convertible Note in 2020
Catch Co. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in creating innovative fishing brands and products tailored for modern anglers. Founded in 2012, it offers a tackle discovery platform designed to help users learn about and engage with fishing. One of its key offerings is the Mystery Tackle Box, a subscription service that delivers curated fishing products directly to customers each month. By focusing on a simplified shopping experience, Catch Co. allows anglers to access essential gear—including tackle, bait, rods, and reels—at a competitive price compared to traditional retail. The company aims to transform the way fishing enthusiasts discover and purchase the gear they need, enhancing their overall fishing experience.

Reality AI

Seed Round in 2020
Reality Analytics, Inc. (Reality AI) was founded by Jeff Sieracki and Stuart Feffer in 2015 to make software that helps R&D engineers develop products using sensors. Reality AI uses proprietary algorithms for optimized feature discovery and model generation, component selection and specification setting, BoM optimization, and data collection / synthetic augmentation/curation. Use cases include sound recognition, gesture recognition, and predictive maintenance using vibration, accelerometer, sound, radar, current/voltage/capacitance, and other sensor modalities. Customers in the automotive, industrial, and consumer/commercial products sectors. Reality AI has 14 US patents and 6 more pending, all in the areas of feature discovery and machine learning as applied to sensor and signal problems. Offices in Columbia, MD, Sunnyvale, CA and Tokyo, Japan.

Pi Variables

Convertible Note in 2020
Pi Variables, Inc. is a family-owned technology company based in Tustin, California, specializing in the development, manufacturing, and support of intelligent devices for the transportation industry. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on enhancing the safety of personnel working on roadways, including those in work zones, law enforcement, fire services, utility maintenance, and maritime navigation. Pi Variables' products are designed to address the unique challenges faced by these professionals and are available in various regions, including the United States, Europe, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Japan, and the Middle East. With a background in the medical field, the company's team emphasizes a strong culture of customer service in its operations.

AI.Reverie

Seed Round in 2020
AI.Reverie, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a simulation platform designed to generate synthetic data and simulations for businesses. Founded in 2016 and based in San Jose, California, the platform assists organizations in training their machine learning algorithms and enhancing their artificial intelligence applications. AI.Reverie's offerings include a suite of synthetic data and vision APIs that enable clients to create customized virtual environments. This technology supports various industries by facilitating the development of smart cities, sustainable farms, and safer homes. Through its innovative approach, AI.Reverie aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of AI solutions across diverse applications.

Impossible Aerospace

Convertible Note in 2020
Impossible Aerospace Corp is a manufacturer of long-range electric aircraft designed specifically for first responders, such as law enforcement and firefighters. The company offers a range of products, including the US-1, a high-performance aircraft with extended duration, and Air Support, an unmanned airborne system for policing and emergency response. In addition to aircraft, Impossible Aerospace provides various support services, including training, IT connectivity, camera systems, routine maintenance, and assistance with FAA certifications. Established in 2016, the company is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.

AI.Reverie

Venture Round in 2020
AI.Reverie, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a simulation platform designed to generate synthetic data and simulations for businesses. Founded in 2016 and based in San Jose, California, the platform assists organizations in training their machine learning algorithms and enhancing their artificial intelligence applications. AI.Reverie's offerings include a suite of synthetic data and vision APIs that enable clients to create customized virtual environments. This technology supports various industries by facilitating the development of smart cities, sustainable farms, and safer homes. Through its innovative approach, AI.Reverie aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of AI solutions across diverse applications.

Soundskrit

Seed Round in 2020
Soundskrit is a Montreal-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing bio-inspired directional microphones. These innovative microphones enhance audio capture capabilities in consumer devices by measuring the velocity of incoming sound rather than relying on traditional pressure-based methods. This approach allows Soundskrit's microphones to effectively isolate and separate sound sources in noisy environments, improving speech recognition and sound localization without compromising size or audio quality. Their technology enables various applications, including enhanced audio recording in smartphones and situation-aware devices that allow users to focus on specific sounds. By addressing the limitations of conventional microphones, Soundskrit is poised to advance the next generation of audio applications and features in consumer electronics.

Yac

Seed Round in 2020
Yac is a technology company that specializes in digital voice messaging and video communication solutions. Founded in 2019 and based in Kissimmee, Florida, Yac offers a platform that facilitates asynchronous meetings, allowing users to communicate without the need for physical presence. Its services include voice messaging, screen sharing, and tools for team collaboration, making it easier for remote employees to stay connected and organized. The platform also features capabilities such as inbound call management, fax-to-email services, virtual numbers, and audio conferencing, catering to a wide range of business communication needs.

Revery Media

Convertible Note in 2020
Revery Media is a development and production studio based in Los Angeles, founded in 2019, that specializes in creating narrative content for smart speakers. The company focuses on transforming traditional storytelling into interactive voice experiences, fostering two-way conversations between artists, brands, and audiences. By utilizing podcasts and AI-driven narrative analysis, Revery Media engages and builds audiences around intellectual property, facilitating a clear pathway for adaptation into television, film, and location-based entertainment. This approach enables storytellers and creators to establish deeper connections with their customers, enhancing the overall engagement and entertainment experience.

Dot Dot Dot Media

Convertible Note in 2020
Dot Dot Dot Media is a news and entertainment company focused on creating content of humanity and technology. The company's mission is to help us feel human again in today’s world, using storytelling to foster real connections. Their first show, First Contact, launched in December in partnership with iHeartMedia.

Sea Machines

Convertible Note in 2020
Sea Machines Robotics, Inc. is an autonomous technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in the development of autonomous control and navigation systems for the commercial marine and boating industries. Founded in 2014, the company creates advanced control systems for vessels, including unmanned surface vessels, aimed at enhancing operational safety and productivity on the water. Its product offerings include the SM300, which allows for remote command of vessels; the SM200, which supports collaborative vessel operations; the SM400, an AI-powered situational awareness system for container ships; and the RC NXT, which enables wireless control of existing or new marine vessels. Additionally, Sea Machines provides the DP-NXT system, which upgrades traditional vessels for reduced or zero crew operations. The company also delivers solutions for unmanned applications such as bathymetric survey vessels, subsea asset inspections, and acoustic monitoring, thereby improving efficiency and safety in challenging marine environments.

QCode

Seed Round in 2019
QCode Media, Inc. is an audio production studio based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2019. The company specializes in creating and innovating stories in audio format, offering a range of scripted and narrative content, including fiction and talk shows. QCode partners with creative talent and celebrities to develop original franchises, focusing on compelling storytelling that engages listeners. Through its online platform, QCode provides access to a diverse array of original audio content, catering to an audience seeking unique and immersive experiences in audio narrative.

Yac

Seed Round in 2019
Yac is a technology company that specializes in digital voice messaging and video communication solutions. Founded in 2019 and based in Kissimmee, Florida, Yac offers a platform that facilitates asynchronous meetings, allowing users to communicate without the need for physical presence. Its services include voice messaging, screen sharing, and tools for team collaboration, making it easier for remote employees to stay connected and organized. The platform also features capabilities such as inbound call management, fax-to-email services, virtual numbers, and audio conferencing, catering to a wide range of business communication needs.

Amper Music

Convertible Note in 2019
Amper is an artificial intelligence composer, performer, and producer that creates unique music, tailored to any content, instantly. Using its proprietary sample library and datasets, their technology is built from the ground up with an emphasis on high-quality music through the fusion of music theory and AI innovation. The Amper Score enables enterprise teams to compose custom music in seconds and reclaim the time spent searching through stock music. Amper’s mission is to enable anyone to express themselves creatively through music regardless of their musical background or expertise. Amper builds tools powered by their Creative AI to help people create and customize original music.

RadioPublic

Venture Round in 2019
RadioPublic is a Public Benefit Corporation founded by PRX. With RadioPublic you can hear any podcast. Searching for and adding a show is fast. It's also simple to import your podcast subscriptions from other apps.

Soundskrit

Seed Round in 2019
Soundskrit is a Montreal-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in developing bio-inspired directional microphones. These innovative microphones enhance audio capture capabilities in consumer devices by measuring the velocity of incoming sound rather than relying on traditional pressure-based methods. This approach allows Soundskrit's microphones to effectively isolate and separate sound sources in noisy environments, improving speech recognition and sound localization without compromising size or audio quality. Their technology enables various applications, including enhanced audio recording in smartphones and situation-aware devices that allow users to focus on specific sounds. By addressing the limitations of conventional microphones, Soundskrit is poised to advance the next generation of audio applications and features in consumer electronics.

Artiphon

Product Crowdfunding in 2019
Artiphon, Inc. is a Nashville-based company founded in 2011 that specializes in designing and manufacturing innovative musical instruments aimed at making musical expression accessible to everyone. The company’s flagship products, the INSTRUMENT 1 and Orba, have achieved significant success, raising over $1 million in pre-orders on Kickstarter and garnering accolades such as TIME Best Invention of the Year. These smart instruments allow users to create music through intuitive gestures like tapping, sliding, and waving, and can seamlessly switch between various instrument sounds, including guitar, violin, piano, and drums. The founder, Dr. Mike Butera, holds a Ph.D. in Sound Studies and has a background as a multi-instrumentalist and educator, which informs Artiphon's design philosophy. The team consists of professionals from notable companies such as SpaceX and Yamaha, and the company has garnered investment from industry leaders, including Warner Music Group and TechNexus. Artiphon aims to empower a new generation of musicians by fostering creativity and community through its products.

Reality AI

Seed Round in 2019
Reality Analytics, Inc. (Reality AI) was founded by Jeff Sieracki and Stuart Feffer in 2015 to make software that helps R&D engineers develop products using sensors. Reality AI uses proprietary algorithms for optimized feature discovery and model generation, component selection and specification setting, BoM optimization, and data collection / synthetic augmentation/curation. Use cases include sound recognition, gesture recognition, and predictive maintenance using vibration, accelerometer, sound, radar, current/voltage/capacitance, and other sensor modalities. Customers in the automotive, industrial, and consumer/commercial products sectors. Reality AI has 14 US patents and 6 more pending, all in the areas of feature discovery and machine learning as applied to sensor and signal problems. Offices in Columbia, MD, Sunnyvale, CA and Tokyo, Japan.

The Dyrt

Series A in 2019
The Dyrt, Inc. operates a leading online platform that provides extensive information and ratings on campsites across the United States. Founded in 2013 and based in Portland, Oregon, The Dyrt has developed a community-driven platform where campers can search, review, and book campgrounds. The Dyrt's application, available on both iOS and Google Play, is highly regarded among camping apps, with the website attracting approximately 20 million visits annually. The community has contributed over 1.5 million campground reviews, photos, and tips, making it the most comprehensive camping resource available. In 2020, The Dyrt launched a subscription service called The Dyrt PRO, which offers members discounts at nearly 1,000 campgrounds and enhanced features such as offline access and road trip planning tools. This subscription has seen rapid growth, with new users signing up approximately every three minutes.

Anglr

Convertible Note in 2019
Anglr is an online platform established in 2016 that connects the global sport fishing community. It offers free mobile applications, patented IoT technologies, and a website designed to enhance the fishing experience. Anglr allows users to track and record details of their fishing adventures, including cast locations, bait used, weather conditions, and catch statistics. This functionality enables fishermen and women to document, analyze, and share their activities, fostering competition and camaraderie among users. By facilitating connections within the fishing community, Anglr transforms fishing into a more social activity, providing additional motivation and engagement even for those fishing alone.

Ask Hoodie

Convertible Note in 2019
Unifyd Insights offers a data insights and enrichment platform that transforms how analysts, data scientists, and engineers manage and utilize data. By leveraging its Unifyd Graph, the platform enables users to source, cleanse, and normalize data from unlimited sources in a zero-code environment. This innovative approach allows non-technical staff to collaborate effectively with technical teams, significantly reducing the time required to generate insights. The platform organizes and blends multiple data sources into a single catalog, making it compatible with various machine learning, artificial intelligence, and natural language processing applications. Additionally, Unifyd Insights provides tools for ongoing data quality management and alerts, ensuring that clients can easily publish insights and maintain their projects as new data records become available.
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