Sonnet
Pre Seed Round in 2025
Sonnet is an end-to-end meeting assistant that combines an AI-powered notetaker with an auto-updating CRM. The platform transcribes, summarizes, and generates notes from meeting recordings, improving collaboration and memory of discussions. CRM data is automatically updated from conversation content, enabling rapid access to the context of an entire relationship. The system also analyzes customer conversations to extract insights, record and review hours of meetings, and present key data and exportable results. This supports sales and product teams in answering questions, tracking buying behavior, and conducting real-world research and market simulations, ultimately helping teams understand customers more effectively.
Circle+
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Circle+ is a Silicon Valley-based startup, backed by Techstars, that creates digital humans known as co.founders. These digital entities assist startup founders in tracking and managing key performance indicators (KPIs) relevant to investors. By integrating investor requests with essential metrics, co.founders help streamline the process of visualizing and reporting data, allowing entrepreneurs to concentrate on the strategic aspects of their businesses rather than the tedious task of metric tracking.
Afford Health
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Afford Health empowers people with precise tools to cut medical costs, spend smarter, & live healthier lives. With our Advocate service, we help customers identify, negotiate, and resolve their medical billing issues. Our team is mission-driven to improve healthcare affordability, with deep healthcare and insurance experience, and a track record of building products and services that customers love. Nelson Mitchell founded the company in San Francisco, California in 2023.
Treet operates a peer-to-peer resale marketplace designed to assist apparel brands in adopting circular economy practices and managing their secondhand market. By providing a platform where customers can buy and sell used items directly with one another, Treet creates additional revenue opportunities for brands while enhancing customer loyalty. The company oversees all logistics and support, allowing brands to focus on their core business while benefiting from the resale experience. This approach enables e-commerce brands to promote sustainability and take ownership of their secondhand sales, transforming used products into valuable offerings that feel new to consumers.
Chargerzilla
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Chargerzilla connects property owners, businesses, and electric vehicle (EV) drivers via an AI-powered platform. It offers access to over 250,000 public charging stations across the United States and Canada, including Tesla Superchargers, aiming to increase EV charging availability, reduce range anxiety, and accelerate EV adoption.
Market Games
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Market Games is an educational technology company based in San Mateo, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing a suite of business games and digital resources designed to enhance learning engagement for students. Its platform employs a gamified approach to facilitate the acquisition of real-world business skills, integrating seamlessly with academic curricula and accommodating various class sizes. By offering interactive learning experiences, Market Games aims to enrich the educational landscape, promoting active participation and improving outcomes in business education.
Cuál
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Cuál is a review platform focused on the Hispanic community, initially launched in Los Angeles with over 60,000 business listings. It enables users to discover and review local restaurants and services, with a unique 'homemade' category and search functionality based on location, category, or keyword. The platform fosters community interaction, helping Hispanics make informed decisions about where to dine or which local services to use.
Craitor
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Craitor is a San Diego-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in the development of a multi-purpose manufacturing machine aimed at enhancing 3D printing and additive manufacturing services. The company's innovative printer is designed to fabricate military-grade components in diverse environments, making it particularly suitable for use by soldiers. It features a rugged design that is drop-resistant and sealed against water, dust, and humidity, ensuring reliable performance in challenging conditions. This portable additive manufacturing solution allows users to produce functional parts on demand, precisely when and where they are needed.
LunarCrush
Series A in 2023
LunarCrush Inc. is a technology company that develops a platform focused on cryptocurrency analysis and market insights. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Costa Mesa, California, LunarCrush employs artificial intelligence and machine learning to provide real-time data and insights for investors, exchanges, and funds. The platform simplifies crypto investing by offering tools that enhance research capabilities, incorporating social data to create informative dashboards. Additionally, LunarCrush provides APIs for real-time updates and trading charts, helping traders make informed decisions regarding buying, selling, or holding cryptocurrencies. Through its innovative solutions, the company aims to support the cryptocurrency community and facilitate data-driven trading strategies.
Kneevoice
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Founded in 2015, Kneevoice develops a digital patellofemoral audio-arthrography system for maintaining knee health. It combines high-tech sound acquisition with cloud-based machine learning algorithms to efficiently diagnose cartilage degradation, empowering individuals and healthcare professionals.
RYLTY
Pre Seed Round in 2023
RYLTY is a music technology company founded in 2022 and based in Los Angeles, California. It provides a platform that allows artists to regain control over their music catalogs by consolidating catalog and royalty data in one place. The platform assists artists in identifying data errors in their songs and recordings through detailed analysis and oversight. By enhancing the accuracy of this data, RYLTY enables artists to maximize their royalty payments and improve the overall value of their music catalogs.
FIVE MICS
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Five Mics is a digital trading card game based in Sacramento, California, that focuses on hip-hop culture by featuring real DJs and artists. The game allows players to build decks using various card styles and offers options for casual play with friends or competitive participation in tournaments. Players can win and earn new cards, enhancing their gaming experience while engaging with the hip-hop community.
Blossm
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Blossm is a community marketplace founded in 2020 and based in San Diego, California, focused on buying, selling, and trading plants. The platform connects plant enthusiasts, fostering a community centered around a shared passion for plants. By facilitating the exchange of plants within the community, Blossm aims to transform how individuals interact in the burgeoning plant enthusiast market. Through its services, it enables users to not only acquire plants but also build relationships and share their love for horticulture with others.
Test Jar Labs
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Test Jar Labs is a California-based developer focused on creating innovative technical developments and experiences for the gaming industry. The company specializes in the development of a new genre of multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) and fighting games within the web three space. By utilizing blockchain technology, Test Jar Labs aims to redefine traditional gaming paradigms, offering players diverse and immersive gaming experiences.
Lenme
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Lenme is a fintech company that facilitates peer-to-peer lending via its mobile application. It connects borrowers seeking small loans with lenders looking for investment opportunities, providing an alternative to traditional banking services.
Preveta
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Preveta develops a data-driven cancer care coordination platform for healthcare providers. Its platform empowers patient navigators to collect and present cleaner, more comprehensive data to clinicians for informed decision-making, aiming to improve patient outcomes.
Civin
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Civin is an analytics platform designed to assist local governments in harnessing the power of their data and technology. Founded by former Chief Data Officers of Boston and San Diego, the company focuses on creating a city management platform that facilitates the management of large projects. By utilizing artificial intelligence, Civin aims to make analytics accessible to communities of all sizes, promoting the advantages of data-driven governance. The company is currently in the development phase of a new offering and anticipates sharing it with clients soon.
Two Bit Circus
Funding Round in 2022
Two Bit Circus, Inc. is an entertainment company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2012. It specializes in creating and operating micro-amusement parks that blend modern interactive technology with the classic charm of circus and carnival experiences. These one-acre venues are designed to provide unique recreational opportunities, featuring immersive games, interactive amusements, stage shows, and food offerings. The company also runs a Park as a Platform program that allows game developers to create location-based entertainment. In addition to its physical installations, Two Bit Circus sells merchandise online, including T-shirts and stickers. The company is committed to fostering community engagement and innovation through its nonprofit arm, the Two Bit Circus Foundation, which promotes STEAM education and access to maker tools for schools and youth.
Founded in 2014, MadKudu develops a software platform that enables high-volume B2B SaaS companies to accelerate growth by leveraging customer data. Its predictive lead-scoring solution helps clients make informed decisions and drive meaningful revenue growth.
Silico Data Services
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Silico Data Services is a technology company focused on automating and digitizing pharmaceutical quality assurance. Founded in 2022 and based in San Jose, California, it provides an automated tool for streamlining the review of drug release documentation. The platform uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to automate QA reviews, convert handwritten data to digital form, and integrate with existing systems, enabling faster review cycles and improved efficiency and traceability through actionable insights.
Orbit Fab
Series A in 2022
Founded in 2018, Orbit Fab develops orbital propellant depots to expand operational potential of satellites. Its key products include Rapidly Attachable Fluid Transfer Interface (RAFTI) for on-orbit refueling and docking, and Rigid Tanker International Space Station prototypes.
treet
Venture Round in 2022
Treet operates a peer-to-peer resale marketplace designed to assist apparel brands in adopting circular economy practices and managing their secondhand market. By providing a platform where customers can buy and sell used items directly with one another, Treet creates additional revenue opportunities for brands while enhancing customer loyalty. The company oversees all logistics and support, allowing brands to focus on their core business while benefiting from the resale experience. This approach enables e-commerce brands to promote sustainability and take ownership of their secondhand sales, transforming used products into valuable offerings that feel new to consumers.
Fenix Space
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Fenix Space operates an innovative air-launch platform designed for the commercial launch services market. Its patented technologies enable responsive and flexible launch-on-demand services at competitive prices, comparable to rideshare models. The company is headquartered in San Bernardino, California.
eGreen
Pre Seed Round in 2022
eGreen LLC, based in Sausalito, California, specializes in carbon emissions management through innovative technology. The company offers the Web Green Meter, an application that automatically calculates, tracks, and offsets carbon emissions generated by website traffic. Additionally, eGreen focuses on providing high-quality, data-driven carbon credits that ensure reliable and verifiable carbon offsetting. Utilizing blockchain technology and advanced monitoring techniques, eGreen enhances transparency and integrity in the carbon market, which has historically faced challenges related to fragmentation and quality. The company is actively engaged in measuring CO2 capture in regions like Patagonia and is pursuing new advancements in carbon reduction technologies, including a patent-pending biochar initiative. With a commitment to removing one gigaton of carbon annually by 2033, eGreen aims to significantly contribute to global efforts against climate change while facilitating trust in carbon credit transactions.
Perform
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Perform is a San Francisco-based company that offers a running coaching platform and a smart training app. Founded in 2021, the service connects runners with one-on-one coaches based on individual goals and background, using AI-powered tools to create personalized training plans and to monitor progress. It supports accountability and communication through ongoing video calls and messaging, enabling users to train more efficiently toward their goals.
NDB develops innovative energy solutions, including self-charging nano diamond batteries powered by recycled nuclear waste. Their products serve diverse industries such as automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics, medical technology, industrial, and defense. Founded in 2018, NDB is headquartered in Pleasanton, California with a subsidiary in the United Kingdom.
Shopventory
Venture Round in 2022
Founded in 2013, Shopventory specializes in inventory management solutions for small to medium-sized retailers. Its platform integrates with Square and PayPal Here payment systems, providing real-time stock level tracking, sales analytics, and profit reports to aid in buying decisions.
SRVE
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
SRVE is a personal chef booking platform that connects clients planning social gatherings with professional chefs. The service enables users to discover a variety of cuisines and chefs at their fingertips, tailor menus to specific meal requirements, and book for events. By centralizing chef selection and booking, the platform aims to save time and money while delivering a memorable, customized dining experience that lets clients focus on socializing with family and friends. Based in Los Angeles, SRVE launched in 2016 and continues to expand its network of chefs to cover a wide range of culinary styles.
CarbonBridge
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
CarbonBridge develops advanced bioreactors that enhance microbe productivity by over 400%. The company aims to produce ultra-low carbon methanol using intermittent power sources, supported by ARPA-E. Its headquarters are in San Jose, with research and development facilities in Harlem, New York.
CarbonBridge
Pre Seed Round in 2022
CarbonBridge develops advanced bioreactors that enhance microbe productivity by over 400%. The company aims to produce ultra-low carbon methanol using intermittent power sources, supported by ARPA-E. Its headquarters are in San Jose, with research and development facilities in Harlem, New York.
Finli develops software that simplifies payments for family-centric businesses. It offers invoicing, tuition collection, enrollment tracking, and payment-related communication tools. Finli serves daycare centers, preschools, afterschool programs, neighborhood businesses, families, and corporations.
Dobby is a leading home services platform that connects homeowners with top-tier professionals for renovations and maintenance. Utilizing vertical AI and a focus on customer experience, Dobby ensures high-quality work guaranteed through a few simple taps.
QuSecure
Seed Round in 2022
QuSecure is a post-quantum cybersecurity company based in Menlo Park, California, delivering enterprise security solutions designed to address current and future quantum threats. It offers the QuProtect software platform, a holistic end-to-end quantum-security-as-a-service framework that provides zero-trust, quantum-resilient technology and crypto agility to protect networks, cloud environments, edge devices, end users, and satellite communications. The company also provides automated cryptographic testing and consulting services covering governance, compliance, and security strategy, along with technologies such as a security management server, quantum-resilient blockchain and wallet, and biometric identity features for blockchain applications. QuSecure aims to safeguard organizations from cyber attacks and emerging quantum risks with minimal disruption to existing systems.
Fit!
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Fit! is a Sports and Fitness startup that offers fitness programs through apps. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
LiveDuel
Pre Seed Round in 2022
LiveDuel operates a blockchain-based platform offering decentralized sports betting powered by DeFi. It combines live streaming, prediction markets, and interactive games, enhancing fan engagement globally.
Mint State Labs
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Mint State Labs is an entertainment and gaming technology provider based in Valencia, California, founded in 2021. The company focuses on enabling creators to build, distribute, and market blockchain-powered experiences. Its platform caters to gaming enthusiasts by offering digital comic books and utilizing web3-based technologies. This approach allows users to connect and trade within communities, fostering innovation and the creation of new gaming experiences.
SenseGrass
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Founded in 2017, SenseGrass develops IoT devices and AI software for sustainable farming. It offers real-time soil intelligence via sensors and analytics, enabling farmers to optimize nutrient management, reduce chemical fertilizer use, and increase crop yields.
ComplYant
Seed Round in 2022
ComplYant is a digital tax assistant designed specifically for small business owners and entrepreneurs, offering a user-friendly platform to simplify tax management and compliance. Founded in 2019 and based in Los Angeles, California, the company provides tools to help users track tax deadlines, manage budgets, and interpret tax notices. Its dashboard enables clients to efficiently oversee various aspects of their business tax obligations, including payment reminders and deadline management. By streamlining these processes, ComplYant aims to alleviate the complexities associated with tax compliance for small businesses and finance professionals.
Clever FM
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Clever.fm is a company based in Los Angeles, California, focused on creating tools that enhance the podcasting experience for both hosts and listeners. The company's application facilitates direct interaction by allowing podcast hosts to record listener responses and generate sound clips of these replies. This functionality helps to eliminate barriers between hosts and their audience, making it easier for users to access and engage with their favorite podcast episodes in one convenient location.
Surmount AI
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Surmount AI is a developer of an automated investing platform designed to enable individuals to invest hands-free. The platform utilizes machine learning trading systems, algorithmic trading, and copy trading across multiple brokers. By providing access to quantitative investing through a patent-pending process and high-performance algorithmic strategies, Surmount AI aims to empower investors to enhance their success rates while minimizing the time and stress associated with market engagement. The company's mission is to transform the way individuals participate in the financial markets, making investing more accessible and efficient.
Butterfly Labs
Venture Round in 2022
Butterfly Labs is an end-to-end platform diagnostics company that provides at-home blood testing. Its platform helps to gain better health insights by offering a range of services including lab services, test kit fulfillments, and doctors that enable digital health and wellness businesses to offer at-home testing to their patients.
The company was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
Music Games Company
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Music Games Company is a technology firm based in California that focuses on creating products that blend the entertainment and gaming sectors. By integrating music with gaming elements, the company aims to provide users with enjoyable and engaging experiences. Through its innovative platform, Music Games Company leverages the synergy between these two industries to enhance user interaction and enjoyment.
Hireguide
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Hireguide is a Santa Monica, California-based platform established in 2021 that focuses on improving the hiring process through structured interviews. The company provides a content platform that supports interview planning by allowing users to invite coaches to participate in interviews. Additionally, Hireguide automatically generates a searchable transcription of the questions and responses, which enables hiring teams to evaluate candidates effectively. This evidence-based approach assists organizations in making informed hiring decisions.
Better Coliving
Seed Round in 2021
Better Coliving is a company focused on addressing the financial insecurity and loneliness experienced by individuals aged 55 and older in the current housing market. Founded in 2020 and based in Oakland, California, Better Coliving simplifies the process for homeowners to earn income by sharing their homes while providing guests with affordable housing options in desirable neighborhoods. The company facilitates logistics such as creating listings, matching hosts and guests, conducting background checks, and managing automatic payments. Additionally, Better Coliving fosters a sense of community by offering support and resources that enhance the co-living experience, helping residents develop friendships within the Better Coliving network. Each shared housing arrangement typically includes at least one common area, such as a family room or dining room, promoting a family-like atmosphere among residents.
Donut Media
Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2015, Donut Media is a digital media company based in Los Angeles, California. It creates and distributes engaging video content for automotive enthusiasts across various platforms using proprietary technology and a curated network of influencers.
Two Bit Circus
Funding Round in 2021
Two Bit Circus, Inc. is an entertainment company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2012. It specializes in creating and operating micro-amusement parks that blend modern interactive technology with the classic charm of circus and carnival experiences. These one-acre venues are designed to provide unique recreational opportunities, featuring immersive games, interactive amusements, stage shows, and food offerings. The company also runs a Park as a Platform program that allows game developers to create location-based entertainment. In addition to its physical installations, Two Bit Circus sells merchandise online, including T-shirts and stickers. The company is committed to fostering community engagement and innovation through its nonprofit arm, the Two Bit Circus Foundation, which promotes STEAM education and access to maker tools for schools and youth.
InFlows AI
Pre Seed Round in 2021
InFlows AI is a technology company based in Berkeley, California, specializing in computer-aided formulation tools for the chemical industry. Originating from the University of California Berkeley's Skydeck program, InFlows AI develops software that integrates advanced artificial intelligence algorithms with user-friendly visualization interfaces. This innovative approach empowers research and development laboratories in sectors such as cosmetics, food and beverage, and industrial chemicals to streamline their formulation processes. By enabling faster, more efficient, and environmentally friendly chemical design, InFlows AI aims to enhance the productivity and effectiveness of chemists in their research endeavors.
Shaztra
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Shaztra, based in Mountain View, California, specializes in AI-powered continuous automation testing for software teams. Its platform integrates quality assurance into existing development workflows, enhancing reliability and speeding up product delivery without requiring coding expertise.
Khepra is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in converting plastics and agricultural waste into renewable fuels and chemicals. Utilizing proprietary technology, Khepra employs ultrasonic methods, including frictive heating, cavitation, and acoustic pressure, to break down waste streams without extraction, thus preserving their integrity. This innovative, electrified process leverages excess renewable electricity, particularly from solar and wind sources, during periods of energy curtailment. By transforming waste into valuable resources, Khepra aims to support industries in adopting clean energy solutions and contribute to a sustainable future.
Benchmark Labs
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Benchmark Labs is a San Francisco-based company specializing in AI-driven weather forecasting systems tailored for the agricultural sector and other industries. The firm provides asset-specific weather information that enhances operational efficiency and infrastructure reliability amidst changing weather conditions. By utilizing IoT sensor technology, Benchmark Labs delivers accurate forecasts that are essential for optimizing renewable energy generation and managing water resources. Its innovative platform enables clients to navigate weather variability effectively, ensuring smoother operations across various applications.
Founded in 2018, Remmie develops an AI-powered ear-nose-throat health platform. It offers an at-home digital monitor that visualizes symptoms via a mobile app, empowering families to actively participate in their healthcare and improving diagnostic accuracy for telemedicine providers.
Robyn
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Robyn operates a digital platform offering integrative maternal wellness tools, resources, and specialists for women throughout their parental journey. Established in 2019, the company connects aspiring, expecting, and new parents with virtual providers across various service categories, including birth education, nutrition, mental health, doula support, lactation assistance, physical therapy, and more.
Confidante
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Confidante is a developer of a mental health support platform aimed at enhancing client-therapist relationships. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, the company offers a service that supports both clients and mental health providers throughout the therapeutic process. Its platform facilitates engagement between clinical therapy sessions, helping users navigate their mental health journeys effectively. By focusing on the interactions between clients and therapists, Confidante aims to improve overall mental health support.
Orbit Fab
Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2018, Orbit Fab develops orbital propellant depots to expand operational potential of satellites. Its key products include Rapidly Attachable Fluid Transfer Interface (RAFTI) for on-orbit refueling and docking, and Rigid Tanker International Space Station prototypes.
ComplYant
Pre Seed Round in 2021
ComplYant is a digital tax assistant designed specifically for small business owners and entrepreneurs, offering a user-friendly platform to simplify tax management and compliance. Founded in 2019 and based in Los Angeles, California, the company provides tools to help users track tax deadlines, manage budgets, and interpret tax notices. Its dashboard enables clients to efficiently oversee various aspects of their business tax obligations, including payment reminders and deadline management. By streamlining these processes, ComplYant aims to alleviate the complexities associated with tax compliance for small businesses and finance professionals.
Dispatch Goods
Funding Round in 2021
Dispatch Goods designs and provides reusable packaging for the food service and delivery ecosystem. It manufactures reusable steel containers and operates a reverse logistics platform that collects, sanitizes, and returns containers, enabling restaurants, food trucks, and meal-delivery services to replace disposable packaging. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company aims to deliver immediate cost savings for enterprise customers while reducing waste and carbon footprint by eliminating single-use packaging.
Buoy
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Buoy is a revenue management tool specifically designed for the global vacation rental industry. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Buoy aims to optimize pricing strategies for vacation rental properties, helping owners and managers maximize their revenue potential. By leveraging data-driven insights, the company provides users with the necessary tools to make informed pricing decisions, ultimately enhancing their competitive edge in the market.
People Clerk
Funding Round in 2021
People Clerk is a legal platform designed to assist individuals in navigating the small claims court process in California. The company provides comprehensive support for preparing, filing, and serving small claims lawsuits, which typically involve disputes under $10,000, such as security deposits, contracts, and minor accidents. People Clerk's services include the preparation of necessary legal documents, electronic filing with the court, and the creation of an evidence packet aimed at enhancing the chances of success in court hearings. By offering access to human legal assistance, People Clerk empowers clients to effectively manage their legal challenges without the need for an attorney.
Communikind
Funding Round in 2021
Communikind, Inc. is a health and wellness company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2018. It operates an online platform designed for caregivers and parents of children with special care needs, allowing them to collect, store, and share health data with medical professionals. The platform serves as a secure application that empowers families to become their own health advocates by connecting them with experts and stakeholders. This collaborative environment enables parents to gain insights and resources related to their child's development, fostering a proactive approach to their healthcare needs. Additionally, Communikind curates clean and healthy personal care products for families, reinforcing its commitment to health and well-being.
Butterfly Labs
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Butterfly Labs is an end-to-end platform diagnostics company that provides at-home blood testing. Its platform helps to gain better health insights by offering a range of services including lab services, test kit fulfillments, and doctors that enable digital health and wellness businesses to offer at-home testing to their patients.
The company was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
SwingVision
Seed Round in 2021
SwingVision is a mobile application company based in San Mateo, California, founded in 2019. The company specializes in developing a real-time automated scoring and statistics platform for ball and racket sports. Its application leverages artificial intelligence to track various match statistics, including ball swing speed, rotation rate, shot type, and players' health and fitness metrics. Additionally, SwingVision synchronizes this data with users' devices, allowing individual athletes, their parents, coaches, and teams to access professional-level sports intelligence. This technology aims to enhance athletic performance by democratizing access to valuable insights and analytics in sports.
Treet operates a peer-to-peer resale marketplace designed to assist apparel brands in adopting circular economy practices and managing their secondhand market. By providing a platform where customers can buy and sell used items directly with one another, Treet creates additional revenue opportunities for brands while enhancing customer loyalty. The company oversees all logistics and support, allowing brands to focus on their core business while benefiting from the resale experience. This approach enables e-commerce brands to promote sustainability and take ownership of their secondhand sales, transforming used products into valuable offerings that feel new to consumers.
Spora Health
Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2019, Spora Health is a San Francisco-based telemedicine provider specializing in primary care for people of color. It offers treatments for various conditions such as allergies, infections, and skin issues, using machine learning-driven technology to predict patient risk profiles.
ENKI.AI
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Enki.AI, incorporated in 2019 and based in Fresno, California, specializes in developing artificial intelligence-powered sales assistant software. The company's AI, named Enki, functions as a research assistant that provides insights into markets, accounts, and people (MAP) to identify potential customers and monitor market and competitor activities continuously. Enki's predictive engine quickly identifies ideal customers based on the sales team's Ideal Customer Profile (ICP), offering significant cost savings and speed advantages over traditional data teams. The software is designed to be trained like a market research analyst, monitoring the web 24/7 for relevant B2B signals and presenting them to revenue, marketing, and investment teams. Revenue teams use Enki to discover and rank ready-to-buy customers, while marketing teams leverage it to monitor competitors and trends. Investment teams utilize Enki to capture growth signals or red flags about startups in their pipelines, aiming to maximize portfolio returns.
Black Oak TV
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Black Oak TV focuses on digital media, film, television, video streaming, and content such as black web series. They created short films, TV shows, movies, and more to check out on their website, YouTube, Facebook, and IG. Their company has offices in Los Angeles, New York City, and Oakland.
Warmly
Funding Round in 2021
Founded in 2019, Warmly develops an autonomous revenue orchestration platform tailored for small and mid-sized revenue teams. Its software aggregates metadata from sales enablement tools, B2B intent data, and enrichment tools to identify and connect with website visitors ready to convert, driving qualified conversations for the sales team.
Automotus
Seed Round in 2021
Automotus develops computer vision software to manage urban mobility. It optimizes city planning using existing camera networks, providing real-time curb activity data, automated payment systems, enforcement tools, and EV incentives. Serving cities across the US and Europe.
Pipedream
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2018 by Jason Endo, Dan Hsiung, TJ Koblentz, and Tod Sacerdoti, Pipedream is a platform enabling developers to build workflows using triggers like HTTP requests or schedules. It offers code samples for integrated apps and automatically handles state management, authentication, observability, and error handling.
treet
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Treet operates a peer-to-peer resale marketplace designed to assist apparel brands in adopting circular economy practices and managing their secondhand market. By providing a platform where customers can buy and sell used items directly with one another, Treet creates additional revenue opportunities for brands while enhancing customer loyalty. The company oversees all logistics and support, allowing brands to focus on their core business while benefiting from the resale experience. This approach enables e-commerce brands to promote sustainability and take ownership of their secondhand sales, transforming used products into valuable offerings that feel new to consumers.
Founded in 2016, Ampaire is a pioneering aerospace company based in Los Angeles, California. It specializes in designing and developing electric-powered commercial aircraft, focusing on innovations in energy storage, propulsion, and aircraft architecture to make flying cleaner, quieter, safer, more reliable, affordable, and accessible.
Trust & Will
Series B in 2020
Founded in 2017, Trust & Will simplifies estate planning through its digital platform. It offers attorney-approved, state-specific tools for creating legally valid wills and trusts, ensuring secure data protection with SOC 2 and HIPAA compliance.
Founded in 2019, Warmly develops an autonomous revenue orchestration platform tailored for small and mid-sized revenue teams. Its software aggregates metadata from sales enablement tools, B2B intent data, and enrichment tools to identify and connect with website visitors ready to convert, driving qualified conversations for the sales team.
Spora Health
Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2019, Spora Health is a San Francisco-based telemedicine provider specializing in primary care for people of color. It offers treatments for various conditions such as allergies, infections, and skin issues, using machine learning-driven technology to predict patient risk profiles.
Turing School of Software & Design
Seed Round in 2020
Turing School of Software & Design offers programs that enable prospective software developers to enhance their skills and network. During the course of a twenty-seven week web application development program, partakers will run across Ruby fundamentals, object-oriented programming, test-driven development, security, agile methodologies, client-side JavaScript, and more.
Turing School of Software & Design was founded in 2014 and is based in San Francisco, California.
Slingshot Aerospace
Series A in 2020
Founded in 2016, Slingshot Aerospace develops mission-critical data and analytics solutions for the aerospace industry. Its platforms integrate global sensor data, artificial intelligence, and astrodynamics to enhance spaceflight awareness, reduce operational risk, and optimize decision-making for commercial and government space operators.
Solid Financial Technologies
Series A in 2020
Solid Financial Technologies, Inc. is a San Mateo, California-based company that specializes in providing a modern banking platform designed for small businesses and e-commerce platforms. Founded in 2018, Solid enables these businesses to offer banking services directly to their customers through an integrated suite of fintech solutions. The platform allows users to quickly create bank accounts and payment cards, facilitating the embedding of banking services within various applications and marketplaces. By offering a fully managed infrastructure, Solid supports companies in launching compliant and user-friendly fintech products, enhancing their overall business management capabilities.
Chowbotics by DoorDash
Venture Round in 2020
Chowbotics Inc. designs and develops food service robots to address challenges in cleanliness and efficiency within the food industry. Founded in 2014 and based in San Jose, California, the company focuses on providing innovative solutions for cafeterias, restaurants, hotels, and food courts in various venues. Its flagship product, Sally, is a salad-making robot that offers customers the ability to create fully customized, fresh, and healthy salads. Sally dispenses measured quantities of over 20 ingredients, which are refreshed daily, allowing for ready-to-eat meals at any time. The technology behind Sally, with several patents pending, is adaptable for other cuisines, paving the way for future robotic offerings.
StatMuse Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in developing a cloud-based platform for analyzing sports statistics through artificial intelligence. The platform enables users to search for player statistics and engage with sports data using natural language, making it accessible and user-friendly for sports fans. By combining AI with dynamic animation and augmented reality, StatMuse offers an interactive storytelling experience featuring digital personas of prominent athletes. This innovative approach allows users to not only keep up with the latest scores and statistics but also to interact with their favorite players through a mobile application. StatMuse has established itself as a leader in conversational AI for sports, enhancing the way enthusiasts engage with sports information.
Anycart
Seed Round in 2020
Anycart is a meal discovery and grocery shopping platform that simplifies the cooking process for users by integrating meal planning with grocery shopping. The application allows users to search for meals they wish to prepare, provides relevant recipes, and adds the necessary ingredients to their preferred grocery delivery service. It further enhances the cooking experience by offering step-by-step video instructions for each recipe. Founded in 2019 during the Amazon Alexa Accelerator and now based in Palo Alto, California, Anycart aims to make meal planning accessible and affordable, helping users efficiently utilize their grocery purchases by suggesting additional recipes that can use leftover ingredients.
Two Bit Circus
Venture Round in 2020
Two Bit Circus, Inc. is an entertainment company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2012. It specializes in creating and operating micro-amusement parks that blend modern interactive technology with the classic charm of circus and carnival experiences. These one-acre venues are designed to provide unique recreational opportunities, featuring immersive games, interactive amusements, stage shows, and food offerings. The company also runs a Park as a Platform program that allows game developers to create location-based entertainment. In addition to its physical installations, Two Bit Circus sells merchandise online, including T-shirts and stickers. The company is committed to fostering community engagement and innovation through its nonprofit arm, the Two Bit Circus Foundation, which promotes STEAM education and access to maker tools for schools and youth.
Finli develops software that simplifies payments for family-centric businesses. It offers invoicing, tuition collection, enrollment tracking, and payment-related communication tools. Finli serves daycare centers, preschools, afterschool programs, neighborhood businesses, families, and corporations.
TradeLanes
Seed Round in 2020
TradeLanes is a technology company based in Oakland, California, founded in 2015, that specializes in automating supply chain processes for traders, shippers, and merchants. The company has developed a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that digitizes and streamlines global trade operations, encompassing all stages from contract generation to inventory allocation, shipment booking, and delivery. This platform facilitates collaboration among all parties involved by providing a unified set of data and documents throughout the lifecycle of an international trade shipment. By integrating demand planning, supplier performance, inventory management, and logistics into a single application, TradeLanes aims to enhance efficiency and reduce costs in supply chain management, ultimately striving to enable frictionless global trade for its users.
Agtools
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Agtools Inc. operates a web-based platform offering real-time algorithm data services to farmers and corporate buyers in the agricultural industry. It provides market intelligence covering over 500 commodities, enabling users to optimize decisions on sourcing, selling, and hedging. The company's platform delivers concise, reliable data on inputs such as water, labor, carbon emissions, pricing, volumes, commodity market trends, and more. Agtools Inc., founded in 2017, is headquartered in Orange, California.
Cast Corporation
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Cast Corporation is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2019. It specializes in creating cast players designed to use audio and video to clarify complex concepts, particularly in financial contexts. The company generates audio and video reports from data, enabling users to better understand financial and revenue information. Cast Corporation's offerings include financial casts, research reports, and services related to investor relations, personal finance, wealth management, retirement investment, college savings planning, and asset management. Additionally, the company focuses on revenue intelligence and operational insights, aiming to drive customer success and encourage users to take significant actions based on the information presented.
Spora Health
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2019, Spora Health is a San Francisco-based telemedicine provider specializing in primary care for people of color. It offers treatments for various conditions such as allergies, infections, and skin issues, using machine learning-driven technology to predict patient risk profiles.
Yunit
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Yunit is a collective investing app. Founded in 2020 and is based in Oakland, CA.
Vested Finance
Seed Round in 2020
Vested Finance, established in 2018, is a San Francisco-based financial technology company that operates an online investment platform. It facilitates Indian investors' access to the U.S. stock market and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) through its user-friendly mobile application, available on both Google Play and the App Store. The platform offers zero-commission trading, no minimum balance requirements, and enables investments in fractional shares. Vested Finance also provides educational resources and curated portfolios to aid clients in making informed investment decisions. Additionally, the company offers student advisory services, assisting with exam preparation, college and course selection, and career path decisions.
Preveta
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Preveta develops a data-driven cancer care coordination platform for healthcare providers. Its platform empowers patient navigators to collect and present cleaner, more comprehensive data to clinicians for informed decision-making, aiming to improve patient outcomes.
Fantasmo.io
Seed Round in 2020
Fantasmo.io, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Venice, California, develops decentralized and open-source software solutions for creating 3D maps and camera-based positioning systems suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments. The company's primary offering, the Camera Positioning Standard, operates without the need for traditional infrastructure such as satellites, beacons, or radios, making it particularly versatile for various applications. Fantasmo's technology is utilized across multiple sectors, including micro mobility, robotics, mobile devices, and automotive industries, enabling advancements in augmented reality and the integration of physical and digital spaces.
Amelia
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Amelia is a computer software company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2017 by Isaac Hunter, Shubh Jagani, and Carl Eckert. The company offers an application that assists employees in developing mental health habits through practices such as breathing exercises, meditation, and yoga. The app integrates with popular wearable devices like Apple Watch and Fitbit, providing personalized, data-driven recommendations tailored to individual users. Additionally, Amelia features an analytics dashboard that enables HR teams to gain insights into employee health outcomes, tracking improvements in metrics such as heart rate, sleep quality, and mood. By offering these tools, Amelia aims to promote mindfulness and enhance mental well-being in corporate environments.
Maxwell Financial Labs
Series A in 2020
Maxwell Financial Labs, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2015 and based in Palo Alto, California. It specializes in providing a comprehensive platform that connects home buyers, real estate agents, and lenders, facilitating the mortgage loan process from application intake to the secondary market. The company's Mortgage Optimization Platform offers technology-driven solutions designed to give local lending teams a competitive edge, enabling non-depository mortgage banks, credit unions, brokers, and local banks to better serve their communities. By focusing on enhancing the homeownership experience, Maxwell Financial Labs aims to deliver significant benefits to all stakeholders involved in the mortgage process.
Fernish is a furniture rental startup based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2017 by Michael Barlow and Lucas Dickey. The company provides furniture and decor rental services through a subscription model, catering to consumers with a mobile lifestyle. Fernish aims to redefine the furniture rental market by positioning itself as a lifestyle brand. It offers a flexible marketplace where customers can rent entire rooms or individual pieces, with the option to swap items as desired. Additionally, Fernish features a rent-to-own program, allowing subscribers to apply their rental payments toward the purchase of furniture at the end of their subscription period. This approach enables customers to enjoy quality furnishings while adapting to their changing needs.
Repeat, Inc. is a technology company based in Venice, California, that specializes in providing a smart replenishment platform for consumer-packaged-goods (CPG) brands. Founded in 2017 and formerly known as UNDR, Inc., Repeat enables sellers to transform one-time buyers into repeat customers by facilitating personalized and efficient reordering experiences. The platform integrates with Shopify, allowing sellers to send replenishment reminders to customers based on their purchase history and usage patterns. Through advanced analytics, Repeat equips sellers with insights into order continuity, helping them understand and optimize customer engagement. By streamlining the reordering process, Repeat empowers customers to manage, track, and replenish everyday goods from a single interface, enhancing the overall shopping experience.
Solid Financial Technologies
Seed Round in 2020
Solid Financial Technologies, Inc. is a San Mateo, California-based company that specializes in providing a modern banking platform designed for small businesses and e-commerce platforms. Founded in 2018, Solid enables these businesses to offer banking services directly to their customers through an integrated suite of fintech solutions. The platform allows users to quickly create bank accounts and payment cards, facilitating the embedding of banking services within various applications and marketplaces. By offering a fully managed infrastructure, Solid supports companies in launching compliant and user-friendly fintech products, enhancing their overall business management capabilities.
ManiMe, Inc. is a company based in Santa Monica, California, that develops, manufactures, and sells ready-to-wear manicures. Founded in 2017, it specializes in stick-on gels created using advanced 3D printing technology. The company's products are available for purchase online, providing a convenient solution for busy women who wish to maintain their nail care without the need for traditional salon visits. Additionally, ManiMe offers a platform for nail artists, fostering their growth and aligning with their professional aspirations.
SwingVision
Pre Seed Round in 2020
SwingVision is a mobile application company based in San Mateo, California, founded in 2019. The company specializes in developing a real-time automated scoring and statistics platform for ball and racket sports. Its application leverages artificial intelligence to track various match statistics, including ball swing speed, rotation rate, shot type, and players' health and fitness metrics. Additionally, SwingVision synchronizes this data with users' devices, allowing individual athletes, their parents, coaches, and teams to access professional-level sports intelligence. This technology aims to enhance athletic performance by democratizing access to valuable insights and analytics in sports.
A-Champs
Seed Round in 2020
A-Champs Ltd specializes in the manufacturing and development of innovative sports goods and wearable technology aimed at enhancing training experiences for individuals of all ages and fitness levels. Founded in 2008 and based in Menlo Park, California, the company offers a range of products that integrate Internet of Things (IoT) technology, gamification, and sports science. Key offerings include ROXs Pro, a smart training assistant that utilizes multi-sensory cues such as light, sound, and vibration to simulate real-life scenarios and improve athletic performance in areas like reaction time, agility, and coordination. Additionally, A-Champs provides tools like aerofloor, designed to support rehabilitation and training for athletes with joint issues, and cardiocage, which features interactive sensors that enhance training through sensory stimulation. The company is committed to creating engaging, effective, and user-friendly training solutions that promote a healthy lifestyle.
STRANGELOOP STUDIOS
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Strangeloop Studios LLC, founded in 2017 and based in Los Angeles, California, operates as a visual content production company specializing in live events, immersive experiences, and digital media. The studio, co-founded by Ian Simon and David Wexler, leverages their extensive music backgrounds to create concert visuals, music videos, and original content. Notable projects include collaborations with prominent artists such as David Gilmour, The Weeknd, Billie Eilish, Skrillex, and Earthgang. Strangeloop Studios has expanded its focus to include the development of virtual artists—3D characters designed for collaboration with musicians and visual creators—aiming to enhance storytelling and fan engagement in the digital age. The company gained recognition as part of Techstars Music's Class of 2020, reflecting its commitment to innovation in the realm of audio-visual content.
ULO
Pre Seed Round in 2020
ULO is a Los Angeles-based company that operates a distribution platform for artist-first immersive experiences. It enables brands to engage audiences in high-traffic environments by creating portals in malls and busy streets and by providing a no-code platform to design mobile and SMS immersive campaigns. The platform connects artists, brands, and consumers through media animation and online portals, helping brands participate in emerging digital culture with short-form immersive content deployed in real-world settings.
splashmob
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Splashmob Inc. is a software company that specializes in enhancing audience engagement during live events. Founded in 2020 and based in Santa Monica, California, the company develops tools that allow venues, artists, teams, and performers to interact with their audiences in real-time. Through its innovative software application platform, Splashmob aims to create dynamic and interactive experiences that foster deeper connections between performers and their audiences.