Tray.io, Inc. operates a cloud-based API integration platform tailored for enterprises, facilitating automation across various organizational processes. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an office in London, the company offers the Tray Platform, which empowers citizen automators to streamline complex workflows without the need for coding. This platform connects to a wide range of software applications via REST-based and SOAP-based APIs and can also process CSV files for tools with limited API capabilities. Additionally, Tray.io provides guidance, support, training, and consulting services to enhance user experience and effectiveness. By enabling seamless integration within the cloud stack, Tray.io aims to simplify automation for organizations of all sizes.
Prellis Biologics is building human tissues for drug development, and ultimately, developing human organs for transplantation. Bioprinting vascularized human tissue and organs will revolutionize healthcare. Prellis Biologics' technology leverages massive gains in print speed and resolution to break the microvasculature barrier.
Artyc specializes in cold shipping solutions for biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical goods. The company focuses on creating sustainable logistics by providing refrigerant-free, reusable, active cooling containers. These innovative containers are designed to decarbonize the cold chain, thereby promoting a more environmentally friendly logistics industry. By utilizing Artyc's containers, businesses can benefit from reduced shipping costs and enhanced temperature monitoring, ensuring that sensitive products are transported safely and efficiently.
Cookie.AI is a stealth-mode startup based in the Silicon Valley / Bay Area. We are building SaaS based security products in a dynamic and fast moving world of cybersecurity with ideas rooted in the era of privacy for the cloud. We are well-funded and backed by top-tier VCs and CEOs as angel investors. The founders are serial entrepreneurs who have experience in the full 0-to-1 journey with a successful exit with an acquisition. We are looking for founding engineers (summer interns also welcome!) with strong interests in security / cloud-native systems / identity / SaaS.
Wisq is a computer software company founded in 2021 and based in Redwood City, California. The company has developed a platform designed to enhance workplace happiness by fostering a sense of belonging and social well-being among employees. This platform addresses the challenges of isolation, particularly for virtual workers, while also supporting those in physical office settings. By promoting connections and relationship-building among employees, Wisq aims to improve organizational culture, performance, and retention rates, ultimately contributing to a more positive work environment.
Reforge mission is to help experienced professionals fulfill their potential. Professional development and masters level education is a lifelong endeavor but there is a growing gap of what professionals want/need and the existing options available.
Academia.edu is a platform for academics to share research papers. It aims to accelerate the world's research. Academics use Academia.edu to share their research, monitor deep analytics around the impact of their research, and track the research of academics they follow. Over 132 million academics have signed up to Academia.edu, adding 25 million papers. Academia.edu attracts over 52 million unique visitors a month. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Quantum Art is the first platform focused solely on photographers and their work, curating and dropping NFT collections and making NFT photography accessible for both artists and collectors.
Initial Coin Offering in 2021
Braintrust is a decentralized freelancer marketplace that utilizes blockchain technology to link technical and design professionals with organizations seeking their expertise. Founded in 2018 in San Jose, California, by Adam Jackson, Gabriel Luna-Ostaseski, and Brian Flynn, Braintrust offers a user-controlled talent network that enables direct connections between businesses and top tech talent. By eliminating intermediaries, the platform provides significant cost savings for enterprises, charging a flat 10 percent project fee while allowing talent to retain 100 percent of their earnings. The company's mission is to revolutionize traditional hiring practices by redistributing value and aligning incentives between talent and organizations, ultimately creating a more efficient and equitable workforce ecosystem.
Tiamat is a start-up producing affordable animal-free growth factors and biomolecules using plants as bioreactors. Thanks to its propriety platform, the company can manufacture a wide range of high-value proteins from antigens to growth factors. The company has already achieved a 10x cost reduction and at scale can get costs down 1000x even at 80% growth-margins, giving them a wide ability to price strategically. the coming years. The low investment needed to build a facility (up to 40x less than current solutions) combined with its unique technology makes Tiamat the ideal partner in production scale-up for promising markets that will soon become enormous such as cellular agriculture or cell & gene therapy.
Gradle, Inc. is a developer of open-source build automation software that aims to transform the software development process. The Gradle Build Tool is widely recognized as the most popular build tool for open-source JVM projects, averaging over 19 million downloads monthly and being utilized by notable projects such as Spring Boot and JUnit. Gradle Enterprise complements this by providing a software build performance acceleration and analytics platform, designed to enhance productivity for software development teams. This self-hosted solution utilizes advanced acceleration technologies to reduce build times significantly and employs data analytics for efficient troubleshooting. Gradle Enterprise supports the discipline of Developer Productivity Engineering, enhancing the build and test processes within both Gradle and Maven environments. By unifying and automating build processes, Gradle, Inc. enables enterprises to improve their software delivery capabilities effectively.
Developer of a software development kit and application designed to help apps sync with or without connectivity. The company's software development kit directly communicates with other devices, without the need for a server and automatically manages the complexity of using multiple network means of transport, like Bluetooth and wifi, to find and connect to other devices and then synchronize any changes, enabling developers to build applications that sync with each other with and even without internet connectivity.
Kettle Inc. is an innovative company based in Kensington, California, specializing in online risk analysis for the insurance industry. Founded in 2020, Kettle develops a machine-learning powered platform that utilizes deep learning algorithms to analyze over seven billion lines of satellite, weather, and ground truth data. By employing Swarm Neural Networks, the platform identifies patterns that enhance the accuracy of risk predictions related to climate change, thereby assisting insurers in managing catastrophic risks. Kettle's approach aims to improve underwriting processes and reduce loss ratios, enabling the sale of reinsurance to other insurers while effectively balancing risk in an evolving climate landscape.
strongDM manages and audits access to servers and databases. It provides a single platform to control access to any database for employees, vendors, and cloud-based tools.
The company was awarded in the Strata+Hadoop World Audience Favorite in 2016.
It was incorporated in 2015 and is headquartered in Burlingame, California.
Neosec is a company focused on enhancing application security through its API security software platform. The platform is designed to safeguard applications and sensitive data by utilizing artificial intelligence to automate the monitoring of application and user behaviors. Neosec's software facilitates anomaly detection and response, allowing enterprise security engineers and developers to identify and address misuse and abuse of APIs that are critical to the operation of businesses. By providing intelligent protection against business abuse and data theft, Neosec aims to redefine how organizations approach API security.
NoRedInk Corp. operates an online language-learning platform designed to enhance grammar and writing skills for students in grades 4-12. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, the platform provides a variety of adaptive exercises that engage learners and facilitate self and peer reviews. It delivers actionable performance data to educators, enabling them to track student progress effectively. NoRedInk's resources are utilized in over half of the school districts in the United States, reflecting its commitment to improving writing proficiency and unlocking the potential of millions of students.
Voiceflow, Inc. is a Toronto-based company that provides an online platform for designing and developing voice applications. Founded in 2018, Voiceflow enables users, including content creators and businesses, to create, prototype, and distribute voice applications for smart speakers like Alexa and Google Assistant without requiring coding skills. The platform features a visual programming language with a drag-and-drop interface, simplifying the process of building and launching voice applications. Through its user-friendly tools, Voiceflow supports the monetization of voice content, making it accessible for individuals and organizations to leverage voice technology effectively.
Enveda Therapeutics is constructing and decoding the largest integrated dataset of anthropological, biological, and chemical information from medicinal plants to inspire new medicines.
Impossible Finance uses decentralized financial protocols to give everyone the same access to financial products, which were previously only available to institutions and select individuals.
Iterative.ai brings engineering practices to data science and machine learning. It maintains a code repository with data files, machine learning model files, and model metrics. It keeps track of machine learning experiments to share knowledge about ideas. Iterative.ai was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Chia Network Inc. is a blockchain-based company founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It focuses on creating a cryptocurrency platform that emphasizes decentralization, security, and efficiency. The company has developed a unique technology based on proofs of space and time, which utilizes underused storage space on hard drives, making its approach to cryptocurrency mining less resource-intensive compared to traditional methods. Chia Network also offers Chialisp, a smart transaction programming language that enhances the functionality and user-friendliness of its cryptocurrency transactions. By leveraging this innovative technology, Chia Network aims to optimize cryptocurrency transactions while providing a sustainable alternative for both individual miners and financial institutions.
LoanSnap, Inc. is a mortgage company that utilizes an artificial intelligence-based platform to analyze customers' financial situations and provide personalized loan options. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, LoanSnap offers a range of products, including home equity lines of credit, refinancing solutions to lower monthly payments, and VA loans for veterans, which require no down payment and no private mortgage insurance. The company aims to help individuals understand their finances better and identify potential savings. LoanSnap serves residents in several states, including California, Florida, Illinois, Colorado, and Tennessee, and operates as a subsidiary of LoanSnap Holdings, Inc.
Wisq is a computer software company founded in 2021 and based in Redwood City, California. The company has developed a platform designed to enhance workplace happiness by fostering a sense of belonging and social well-being among employees. This platform addresses the challenges of isolation, particularly for virtual workers, while also supporting those in physical office settings. By promoting connections and relationship-building among employees, Wisq aims to improve organizational culture, performance, and retention rates, ultimately contributing to a more positive work environment.
Thistle Technologies focuses on providing security solutions for connected device manufacturers, particularly in the Internet of Things (IoT) and embedded systems sectors. Founded by Window Snyder, a security expert with extensive experience at major tech firms, the company has developed a comprehensive security platform that equips manufacturers with essential tools and services to mitigate security risks. This platform enables development teams to implement verifiable security enhancements effectively and efficiently, ensuring that security architecture can be integrated into devices with ease. Thistle Technologies is supported by True Ventures.
Pendulum Therapeutics Inc., a microbiome company, produces microbiome-targeted medical probiotics. It offers Pendulum Glucose Control, a medical probiotic for the dietary management of type 2 diabetes. The company also develops prebiotics to help feed the probiotic strains. It sells its products online. Pendulum Therapeutics Inc. was formerly known as Whole Biome Inc. and changed its name to Pendulum Therapeutics Inc. in July 2019. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in San Francisco, California.
Riva Health is building the future of cardiovascular healthcare. Riva’s breakthrough cardiology technology measures and manages hypertension, all through a smartphone app and camera. The company is led by co-founders, Dag Kittlaus and Tuhin Sinha, and confronts the leading cause of mortality in the United States, heart disease.
Health Gorilla, Inc. specializes in providing interoperability solutions that enhance data sharing across the healthcare ecosystem, including patients, payers, providers, digital health solutions, and laboratories. The company's main offering is a clinical network that aggregates and normalizes patient data, facilitates clinical orders, and delivers real-time notifications, empowering patients with access to their personal health information. By ensuring secure interoperability and supporting social determinants of health (SDOH), Health Gorilla aims to deliver high-quality, actionable data that improves healthcare delivery, clinical outcomes, and revenue cycle management for healthcare organizations. The company, originally founded as Informedika, Inc. in 2011, rebranded to Health Gorilla in April 2014 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California.
Reflexer Labs, founded in 2020 and based in the USA, is a decentralized finance project focused on reducing volatility in the financial ecosystem. The company develops a low-volatility collateral designed to create a stable foundation for decentralized finance. Its innovative product employs a volatility-dampened synthetic instrument that utilizes control theory within smart contracts. This technology allows for the automatic adjustment of collateral supply in response to market conditions, maintaining a similar chart pattern to underlying assets while exhibiting lower volatility. By doing so, Reflexer aims to help businesses minimize the risk of investment losses, contributing to a more secure and stable decentralized finance environment.
Bear Flag Robotics, Inc. specializes in creating self-driving technology for tractors and agricultural implements, aiming to reduce farming costs through automation. Founded in 2017 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company’s software enables users to plan routes, schedule tasks, and monitor equipment with real-time alerts from a remote location. Its technology utilizes perception sensors and robotic actuators, allowing for efficient route planning and obstacle avoidance. Additionally, Bear Flag Robotics provides features such as remote emergency stop capabilities and centralized mission control, which delivers real-time data about tractor operations, ultimately helping farmers enhance productivity and reduce input costs.
Voi addresses vital behavioral health needs through advanced analytics and assessments. Voi Detect was created to save lives. It takes less than two minutes to complete and provides immediate feedback about imminent suicide risk within the following 72 hours. Voi Detect is a new standard of care. It assesses risk as accurately as a highly trained psychiatrist and provides detailed analytics about the patient population.
Aisera, Inc. is an information technology company based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in artificial intelligence solutions that automate tasks and workflows for businesses. Founded in 2017, Aisera develops an AI-driven platform that includes products such as the AI Service Desk and AI Customer Service, aimed at improving operations in IT, human resources, sales, and customer service. The platform leverages natural language processing and automation technologies to provide a personalized and predictive service management experience, effectively resolving service issues and enhancing interaction across various channels. By integrating its solutions into existing systems, Aisera enables organizations to streamline operations and improve service delivery for both employees and customers.
Kettle Inc. is an innovative company based in Kensington, California, specializing in online risk analysis for the insurance industry. Founded in 2020, Kettle develops a machine-learning powered platform that utilizes deep learning algorithms to analyze over seven billion lines of satellite, weather, and ground truth data. By employing Swarm Neural Networks, the platform identifies patterns that enhance the accuracy of risk predictions related to climate change, thereby assisting insurers in managing catastrophic risks. Kettle's approach aims to improve underwriting processes and reduce loss ratios, enabling the sale of reinsurance to other insurers while effectively balancing risk in an evolving climate landscape.
Symbiome, Inc. is a skincare company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in products formulated with microbiomic and plant-based ingredients. Founded in 2017, the company aims to provide skincare solutions that reflect natural principles and utilize ancestral ingredients. Originally known as Persona Biome, Inc., it adopted the name Symbiome, Inc. in December 2019. By combining scientific research with traditional knowledge, Symbiome develops products designed to promote healthy skin.
Roam Research, Inc. is a company that develops a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform designed for real-time collaboration, primarily focusing on notetaking and graph databases. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, Roam Research aims to enhance the writing process as a means of improving thought organization and problem-solving capabilities. The platform facilitates users in connecting and collaborating with others while allowing them to intersect and combine notes across various domains. By providing tools that help users write and organize their ideas more effectively, Roam Research seeks to empower individuals to refine their thinking and address complex challenges.
Braintrust is a decentralized freelancer marketplace that utilizes blockchain technology to link technical and design professionals with organizations seeking their expertise. Founded in 2018 in San Jose, California, by Adam Jackson, Gabriel Luna-Ostaseski, and Brian Flynn, Braintrust offers a user-controlled talent network that enables direct connections between businesses and top tech talent. By eliminating intermediaries, the platform provides significant cost savings for enterprises, charging a flat 10 percent project fee while allowing talent to retain 100 percent of their earnings. The company's mission is to revolutionize traditional hiring practices by redistributing value and aligning incentives between talent and organizations, ultimately creating a more efficient and equitable workforce ecosystem.
Enveda Therapeutics is constructing and decoding the largest integrated dataset of anthropological, biological, and chemical information from medicinal plants to inspire new medicines.
Prime Roots is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in plant-based food products, focusing on meat and seafood alternatives. Founded in 2017, the company utilizes natural koji proteins to create vegetarian offerings that replicate the taste, texture, and nutritional value of traditional meat and seafood. Among its products is a salmon burger designed to provide a protein-rich option for both meat-eaters and vegans, thereby promoting a healthier and more sustainable diet. In addition to its product line, Prime Roots also organizes food events for its members, further engaging the community around its mission of reducing reliance on animal-based foods.
Directly Software, Inc. operates a platform designed to enhance customer experience (CX) by automating and modernizing customer support operations. Based in San Francisco, with an additional location in Palo Alto, the company’s platform integrates seamlessly with popular CRM applications such as Microsoft Dynamics, Salesforce, Oracle Service Cloud, and Zendesk. This integration allows companies to better understand customer issues, automate routine solutions, and leverage community experts for more complex inquiries. By combining automation with human support, Directly enables businesses to improve their customer support effectiveness, resulting in higher customer satisfaction scores and significant cost savings. Notable clients using Directly's platform include major brands like Airbnb and Microsoft. The company was incorporated in 2011 and has undergone a name change to its current form in December 2016.
LoanSnap, Inc. is a mortgage company that utilizes an artificial intelligence-based platform to analyze customers' financial situations and provide personalized loan options. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, LoanSnap offers a range of products, including home equity lines of credit, refinancing solutions to lower monthly payments, and VA loans for veterans, which require no down payment and no private mortgage insurance. The company aims to help individuals understand their finances better and identify potential savings. LoanSnap serves residents in several states, including California, Florida, Illinois, Colorado, and Tennessee, and operates as a subsidiary of LoanSnap Holdings, Inc.
Hatch Baby, Inc. is a company based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 2012, that specializes in developing innovative smart products for parents and their children. The company offers a range of solutions aimed at promoting healthy sleep habits for individuals of all ages. Its flagship products, the Rest and Rest+, are designed for babies and children, allowing parents to control them remotely to create the ideal sleep environment. Additionally, Hatch Baby has developed a smart changing pad that helps parents track their infants' growth, feeding schedules, diaper changes, and sleep patterns through a smartphone application.
Voiceflow, Inc. is a Toronto-based company that provides an online platform for designing and developing voice applications. Founded in 2018, Voiceflow enables users, including content creators and businesses, to create, prototype, and distribute voice applications for smart speakers like Alexa and Google Assistant without requiring coding skills. The platform features a visual programming language with a drag-and-drop interface, simplifying the process of building and launching voice applications. Through its user-friendly tools, Voiceflow supports the monetization of voice content, making it accessible for individuals and organizations to leverage voice technology effectively.
HashiCorp, Inc. is an open-source software company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2012 by Mitchell Hashimoto and Armon Dadgar. The company develops multi-cloud infrastructure automation software that facilitates the provisioning, securing, connecting, and running of infrastructure for diverse applications. Key products include Terraform, which allows users to manage cloud infrastructure as code; Vault, a tool for securing sensitive data; Nomad, a workload orchestrator for deploying applications across multiple environments; and Consul, which supports service discovery and orchestration. HashiCorp also offers Vagrant for creating reproducible development environments and Packer for generating consistent machine images. The company’s solutions enable organizations to efficiently navigate cloud adoption challenges and standardize workflows across public and private cloud environments. HashiCorp serves both open-source and commercial markets, helping developers, operators, and security professionals manage distributed application infrastructure effectively.
Aisera, Inc. is an information technology company based in Palo Alto, California, specializing in artificial intelligence solutions that automate tasks and workflows for businesses. Founded in 2017, Aisera develops an AI-driven platform that includes products such as the AI Service Desk and AI Customer Service, aimed at improving operations in IT, human resources, sales, and customer service. The platform leverages natural language processing and automation technologies to provide a personalized and predictive service management experience, effectively resolving service issues and enhancing interaction across various channels. By integrating its solutions into existing systems, Aisera enables organizations to streamline operations and improve service delivery for both employees and customers.
Directly Software, Inc. operates a platform designed to enhance customer experience (CX) by automating and modernizing customer support operations. Based in San Francisco, with an additional location in Palo Alto, the company’s platform integrates seamlessly with popular CRM applications such as Microsoft Dynamics, Salesforce, Oracle Service Cloud, and Zendesk. This integration allows companies to better understand customer issues, automate routine solutions, and leverage community experts for more complex inquiries. By combining automation with human support, Directly enables businesses to improve their customer support effectiveness, resulting in higher customer satisfaction scores and significant cost savings. Notable clients using Directly's platform include major brands like Airbnb and Microsoft. The company was incorporated in 2011 and has undergone a name change to its current form in December 2016.
Tray.io, Inc. operates a cloud-based API integration platform tailored for enterprises, facilitating automation across various organizational processes. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an office in London, the company offers the Tray Platform, which empowers citizen automators to streamline complex workflows without the need for coding. This platform connects to a wide range of software applications via REST-based and SOAP-based APIs and can also process CSV files for tools with limited API capabilities. Additionally, Tray.io provides guidance, support, training, and consulting services to enhance user experience and effectiveness. By enabling seamless integration within the cloud stack, Tray.io aims to simplify automation for organizations of all sizes.
Voiceflow, Inc. is a Toronto-based company that provides an online platform for designing and developing voice applications. Founded in 2018, Voiceflow enables users, including content creators and businesses, to create, prototype, and distribute voice applications for smart speakers like Alexa and Google Assistant without requiring coding skills. The platform features a visual programming language with a drag-and-drop interface, simplifying the process of building and launching voice applications. Through its user-friendly tools, Voiceflow supports the monetization of voice content, making it accessible for individuals and organizations to leverage voice technology effectively.
Automattic is the company behind WordPress.com and WordPress.com VIP, the cloud version of WordPress. Automattic hosts and supports all WordPress.com sites ensuring that there is continuous and strategic development of the software available to its users.
Automattic also supports WordPress.com VIP, a premium service designed for large-scale enterprises. WordPress.com VIP combines the benefits of WordPress.com and the ability to run custom code. In addition, WordPress.com VIP offers companies a robust CMS and 24/7 service.
Iterative.ai brings engineering practices to data science and machine learning. It maintains a code repository with data files, machine learning model files, and model metrics. It keeps track of machine learning experiments to share knowledge about ideas. Iterative.ai was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
MESMER is a company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in developing artificial intelligence technology aimed at enhancing product development processes. It focuses on Robotics Process Automation for Software Development, utilizing AI-powered bots to streamline the creation of applications at unprecedented speeds. MESMER's offerings include a comprehensive suite of tools such as a bug reporter, infrastructure builder, autonomous crawler, user acceptance testing creator, test generator, and test runner. By providing robust solutions for functional, end-to-end, UI, integration, and visual testing, the company enables organizations to automate their testing processes, thereby increasing productivity and improving the overall customer experience. MESMER aims to transform the future of software development and testing through its innovative technology.
Pendulum Therapeutics Inc., a microbiome company, produces microbiome-targeted medical probiotics. It offers Pendulum Glucose Control, a medical probiotic for the dietary management of type 2 diabetes. The company also develops prebiotics to help feed the probiotic strains. It sells its products online. Pendulum Therapeutics Inc. was formerly known as Whole Biome Inc. and changed its name to Pendulum Therapeutics Inc. in July 2019. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in San Francisco, California.
Copper, Inc. is a provider of web-based customer relationship management (CRM) software specifically designed for Google applications, integrating seamlessly with G Suite. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company offers a platform that captures data automatically, enabling real-time tracking of sales opportunities and deals. Users can customize their CRM experience with features such as sales forecasting reports, custom fields, and pipeline filters. The software allows for mobile management of sales pipelines, call logging, automated task reminders, and push notifications for new records. Copper serves various industries, including technology, consulting, real estate, and corporate development, focusing on enhancing productivity and fostering authentic relationships among teams. The company, which rebranded from ProsperWorks in 2018, emphasizes an intuitive user experience and instant functionality.
Tray.io, Inc. operates a cloud-based API integration platform tailored for enterprises, facilitating automation across various organizational processes. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an office in London, the company offers the Tray Platform, which empowers citizen automators to streamline complex workflows without the need for coding. This platform connects to a wide range of software applications via REST-based and SOAP-based APIs and can also process CSV files for tools with limited API capabilities. Additionally, Tray.io provides guidance, support, training, and consulting services to enhance user experience and effectiveness. By enabling seamless integration within the cloud stack, Tray.io aims to simplify automation for organizations of all sizes.
Voiceflow, Inc. is a Toronto-based company that provides an online platform for designing and developing voice applications. Founded in 2018, Voiceflow enables users, including content creators and businesses, to create, prototype, and distribute voice applications for smart speakers like Alexa and Google Assistant without requiring coding skills. The platform features a visual programming language with a drag-and-drop interface, simplifying the process of building and launching voice applications. Through its user-friendly tools, Voiceflow supports the monetization of voice content, making it accessible for individuals and organizations to leverage voice technology effectively.
Swoot is a social podcast player that allows people to discover shows with friends and recommend episodes. Swoot is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Sofar Ocean Technologies is a build accessible ocean sensing and exploration tools for ocean enthusiasts, industry, and conservation.
Prellis Biologics is building human tissues for drug development, and ultimately, developing human organs for transplantation. Bioprinting vascularized human tissue and organs will revolutionize healthcare. Prellis Biologics' technology leverages massive gains in print speed and resolution to break the microvasculature barrier.
Neosensory, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing wearable devices aimed at enhancing sensory perception for individuals. Founded in 2015 and based in San Mateo, California, Neosensory offers products such as Buzz, which utilizes vision-to-touch sensory substitution technology to assist blind individuals. The company focuses on transmitting various data streams to the brain through the sense of touch, leveraging the skin's potential for information delivery. Their innovative approach includes building hearing assistive technology that allows users to perceive sound through vibrations on the skin. Neosensory also provides a companion application for its products, enhancing the user experience and accessibility of information.
Braintrust is a decentralized freelancer marketplace that utilizes blockchain technology to link technical and design professionals with organizations seeking their expertise. Founded in 2018 in San Jose, California, by Adam Jackson, Gabriel Luna-Ostaseski, and Brian Flynn, Braintrust offers a user-controlled talent network that enables direct connections between businesses and top tech talent. By eliminating intermediaries, the platform provides significant cost savings for enterprises, charging a flat 10 percent project fee while allowing talent to retain 100 percent of their earnings. The company's mission is to revolutionize traditional hiring practices by redistributing value and aligning incentives between talent and organizations, ultimately creating a more efficient and equitable workforce ecosystem.
Ampleforth is the name of a character in George Orwell's 1984 who is responsible for translating poetry into Newspeak, a language designed to limit freedom of thought.
When tasked to replace the word “God” in a Kipling poem, Ampleforth refuses, not out of righteousness, or subversiveness, but rather, a simple love for language and respect for the truth. To Ampleforth, no other word makes sense in context and therefore no other word should replace it.
npm, Inc. is a package manager specifically designed for the JavaScript programming language, facilitating the installation, management, and publication of shared JavaScript code for both front-end and back-end applications. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Oakland, California, npm provides a registry that supports the JavaScript community by allowing developers to publish and share open-source modules. In addition to its core services, npm offers paid products for the storage of private packages, enabling developers to manage confidential code securely. The platform serves as a crucial resource for discovering, sharing, and reusing code, thereby enhancing collaboration and efficiency within the developer community.
HashiCorp, Inc. is an open-source software company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2012 by Mitchell Hashimoto and Armon Dadgar. The company develops multi-cloud infrastructure automation software that facilitates the provisioning, securing, connecting, and running of infrastructure for diverse applications. Key products include Terraform, which allows users to manage cloud infrastructure as code; Vault, a tool for securing sensitive data; Nomad, a workload orchestrator for deploying applications across multiple environments; and Consul, which supports service discovery and orchestration. HashiCorp also offers Vagrant for creating reproducible development environments and Packer for generating consistent machine images. The company’s solutions enable organizations to efficiently navigate cloud adoption challenges and standardize workflows across public and private cloud environments. HashiCorp serves both open-source and commercial markets, helping developers, operators, and security professionals manage distributed application infrastructure effectively.
Filtricine, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Santa Clara, California, focused on developing therapeutic products for cancer treatment. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in a novel nutrient modulation platform that targets and depletes essential nutrients critical for cancer cell growth. By exploiting the metabolic vulnerabilities of cancer cells, Filtricine aims to halt the spread of cancer without relying on traditional drug substances. This approach allows healthcare professionals to utilize targeted nutrient deprivation therapy to address a broad spectrum of cancers effectively.
Teamable Inc. is a recruitment platform focused on enhancing employee referral processes and promoting diversity hiring. Founded in 2013 and based in Redwood City, California, Teamable transforms social networks into effective talent pools by allowing employees to easily share their professional connections. The platform streamlines referral programs, replacing traditional spreadsheet methods with user-friendly, cloud-based tools that facilitate mobile-friendly referral flows. This approach enables recruiters to efficiently source candidates and request warm introductions, ultimately improving the speed and cost-effectiveness of hiring. By focusing on optimizing referral recruitment, Teamable aims to fill essential roles more quickly while supporting diversity initiatives within organizations.
Gradle, Inc. is a developer of open-source build automation software that aims to transform the software development process. The Gradle Build Tool is widely recognized as the most popular build tool for open-source JVM projects, averaging over 19 million downloads monthly and being utilized by notable projects such as Spring Boot and JUnit. Gradle Enterprise complements this by providing a software build performance acceleration and analytics platform, designed to enhance productivity for software development teams. This self-hosted solution utilizes advanced acceleration technologies to reduce build times significantly and employs data analytics for efficient troubleshooting. Gradle Enterprise supports the discipline of Developer Productivity Engineering, enhancing the build and test processes within both Gradle and Maven environments. By unifying and automating build processes, Gradle, Inc. enables enterprises to improve their software delivery capabilities effectively.
Hatch Baby, Inc. is a company based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 2012, that specializes in developing innovative smart products for parents and their children. The company offers a range of solutions aimed at promoting healthy sleep habits for individuals of all ages. Its flagship products, the Rest and Rest+, are designed for babies and children, allowing parents to control them remotely to create the ideal sleep environment. Additionally, Hatch Baby has developed a smart changing pad that helps parents track their infants' growth, feeding schedules, diaper changes, and sleep patterns through a smartphone application.
Bear Flag Robotics, Inc. specializes in creating self-driving technology for tractors and agricultural implements, aiming to reduce farming costs through automation. Founded in 2017 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company’s software enables users to plan routes, schedule tasks, and monitor equipment with real-time alerts from a remote location. Its technology utilizes perception sensors and robotic actuators, allowing for efficient route planning and obstacle avoidance. Additionally, Bear Flag Robotics provides features such as remote emergency stop capabilities and centralized mission control, which delivers real-time data about tractor operations, ultimately helping farmers enhance productivity and reduce input costs.
Vault12 is the provider of a crypto storage platform intended to deliver new decentralized digital custody to protect digital assets. The company's platform offers distributed, decentralized, and serverless digital custody, enabling clients to safeguard their cryptocurrencies, using a cryptographically secure network made up of trusted people and devices. It was founded in 2014 and headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Prime Roots is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in plant-based food products, focusing on meat and seafood alternatives. Founded in 2017, the company utilizes natural koji proteins to create vegetarian offerings that replicate the taste, texture, and nutritional value of traditional meat and seafood. Among its products is a salmon burger designed to provide a protein-rich option for both meat-eaters and vegans, thereby promoting a healthier and more sustainable diet. In addition to its product line, Prime Roots also organizes food events for its members, further engaging the community around its mission of reducing reliance on animal-based foods.
LoanSnap, Inc. is a mortgage company that utilizes an artificial intelligence-based platform to analyze customers' financial situations and provide personalized loan options. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, LoanSnap offers a range of products, including home equity lines of credit, refinancing solutions to lower monthly payments, and VA loans for veterans, which require no down payment and no private mortgage insurance. The company aims to help individuals understand their finances better and identify potential savings. LoanSnap serves residents in several states, including California, Florida, Illinois, Colorado, and Tennessee, and operates as a subsidiary of LoanSnap Holdings, Inc.
Expo is an on-demand marketplace designed to connect restaurant owners and operators with the staff they need, streamlining the hiring process for restaurant workers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Expo aims to simplify the complexities of staffing in the restaurant industry. By facilitating access to qualified personnel, the platform seeks to enhance operational efficiency and support the dynamic needs of restaurant businesses.
Pulse Q&A Inc. develops an artificial intelligence based platform that provides crowdsourced data for technology executives. It offers Pulse Q&A to test messaging and positioning in real time before campaign launches for a new product launch or a message refresh. The company’s platform is used to make and shape decisions by enabling users to create questions and serve it to peers, customers, or prospects, and collect data. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
Tray.io, Inc. operates a cloud-based API integration platform tailored for enterprises, facilitating automation across various organizational processes. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an office in London, the company offers the Tray Platform, which empowers citizen automators to streamline complex workflows without the need for coding. This platform connects to a wide range of software applications via REST-based and SOAP-based APIs and can also process CSV files for tools with limited API capabilities. Additionally, Tray.io provides guidance, support, training, and consulting services to enhance user experience and effectiveness. By enabling seamless integration within the cloud stack, Tray.io aims to simplify automation for organizations of all sizes.
Directly Software, Inc. operates a platform designed to enhance customer experience (CX) by automating and modernizing customer support operations. Based in San Francisco, with an additional location in Palo Alto, the company’s platform integrates seamlessly with popular CRM applications such as Microsoft Dynamics, Salesforce, Oracle Service Cloud, and Zendesk. This integration allows companies to better understand customer issues, automate routine solutions, and leverage community experts for more complex inquiries. By combining automation with human support, Directly enables businesses to improve their customer support effectiveness, resulting in higher customer satisfaction scores and significant cost savings. Notable clients using Directly's platform include major brands like Airbnb and Microsoft. The company was incorporated in 2011 and has undergone a name change to its current form in December 2016.
Chia Network Inc. is a blockchain-based company founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It focuses on creating a cryptocurrency platform that emphasizes decentralization, security, and efficiency. The company has developed a unique technology based on proofs of space and time, which utilizes underused storage space on hard drives, making its approach to cryptocurrency mining less resource-intensive compared to traditional methods. Chia Network also offers Chialisp, a smart transaction programming language that enhances the functionality and user-friendliness of its cryptocurrency transactions. By leveraging this innovative technology, Chia Network aims to optimize cryptocurrency transactions while providing a sustainable alternative for both individual miners and financial institutions.
Ampleforth is the name of a character in George Orwell's 1984 who is responsible for translating poetry into Newspeak, a language designed to limit freedom of thought.
When tasked to replace the word “God” in a Kipling poem, Ampleforth refuses, not out of righteousness, or subversiveness, but rather, a simple love for language and respect for the truth. To Ampleforth, no other word makes sense in context and therefore no other word should replace it.
Petasense Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Foster City, California, is an Industrial IoT startup focused on enhancing the intelligence of industrial machines. The company provides an integrated solution that includes a wireless vibration sensor, cloud software, and machine learning analytics. This technology enables customers to monitor and predict the health of critical machinery in real-time, thereby reducing unplanned downtime and lowering repair costs. Notable clients include industry leaders such as JLL, C&W Services, Silicon Valley Power, and Stanford University. Petasense was established by entrepreneurs Abhinav Khushraj and Arun Santhebennur, who bring a combined 25 years of experience in enterprise development and hold degrees from prestigious institutions. The company receives backing from notable venture firms and angel investors.
Baffle, Inc. specializes in data encryption software designed to secure sensitive information in cloud environments and throughout the analytics pipeline. Founded in 2015 and based in Santa Clara, California, the company provides a range of solutions, including advanced data protection, application tier security, and virtualized key management. Baffle's Data Protection Service enables organizations to de-identify data without altering applications, facilitating the secure transfer of data to the cloud for privacy-preserving analytics in artificial intelligence and machine learning. This capability allows businesses to enhance their data utilization while maintaining compliance and safeguarding user privacy.
OutboundWorks is an automated sales development platform designed to enhance account-centric sales strategies. It matches ideal customer profiles and key personas with extensive account-specific data, allowing for the automatic generation of hyper-personalized outreach sequences. The platform facilitates multi-step, multi-threaded interactions to deliver sales and marketing qualified leads. By scheduling qualified sales appointments directly on the calendars of account executives, OutboundWorks enables clients to efficiently manage inbound leads, foster personal relationships, and capitalize on opportunistic deals, all through a single, streamlined platform.
MyVR is a cloud-based platform designed for vacation rental businesses, enabling them to manage multiple marketing channels such as Airbnb, HomeAway, TripAdvisor, and Booking.com from a single dashboard. The platform helps streamline and automate daily operations, allowing businesses to save time and reduce errors while enhancing the overall traveler experience. Additionally, MyVR provides users with the ability to create their own online presence, fostering direct sales opportunities. Its open architecture allows for seamless integration with various applications and services, making it a versatile solution for short-term rental management.
OpenZeppelin builds developer tools and performs security audits for distributed systems that power multimillion-dollar economies. At OpenZeppelin, we have built the world’s leading Open Source library for smart contract development. OpenZeppelin Contracts powers over 3,000 public projects, with over 7,000 stars on Github and maintained by a community of 180+ contributors. We also conduct security audits for the Ethereum Foundation, Coinbase, and other leading organizations in the space. With the success of our product, our security audits work, and our educational efforts, we have set industry standards for building secure systems in a fast-growing industry. We are now excited to offer a development platform that will help the growing number of developers working on top of decentralized protocols build the applications that will reach mass adoption.
HashiCorp, Inc. is an open-source software company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2012 by Mitchell Hashimoto and Armon Dadgar. The company develops multi-cloud infrastructure automation software that facilitates the provisioning, securing, connecting, and running of infrastructure for diverse applications. Key products include Terraform, which allows users to manage cloud infrastructure as code; Vault, a tool for securing sensitive data; Nomad, a workload orchestrator for deploying applications across multiple environments; and Consul, which supports service discovery and orchestration. HashiCorp also offers Vagrant for creating reproducible development environments and Packer for generating consistent machine images. The company’s solutions enable organizations to efficiently navigate cloud adoption challenges and standardize workflows across public and private cloud environments. HashiCorp serves both open-source and commercial markets, helping developers, operators, and security professionals manage distributed application infrastructure effectively.
Solvvy is a machine learning startup reinventing the customer experience. Its first product, Solvvy for Support, delivers a better self-service platform that improves customer satisfaction and decreases costs for businesses. This intelligent NLP solution is the first customer support SaaS application based on Solvvy’s powerful answer graph technology. Solvvy deploys in days and delivers immediate financial returns for business. Solvvy is already trusted by leading brands including UpWork, TaskRabbit, Rover.com, DoubleDutch, Automattic and others.
The company was founded by esteemed technologists Mehdi Samadi and Justin Betteridge and serial entrepreneur/CEO, Mahesh Ram. Solvvy is fortunate to be backed by leading Silicon Valley investors
Allume is a provider of an on-demand personal shopping platform focused on helping busy women discover clothing and accessories that enhance their confidence and style. By combining data science with human interaction, Allume offers a personalized shopping experience that connects women with expert stylists who share similar tastes. This approach enables the platform to match users with clothing and accessories tailored to their body type, budget, and personal style, thereby facilitating a more efficient and satisfying shopping experience. Allume's mission centers on empowering women to make informed fashion choices that align with their individual needs and preferences.
Bigscreen, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a social virtual desktop application, allowing users to interact with their computers in virtual reality on simulated screens. Founded in 2014 and based in Berkeley, California, the platform offers a diverse range of use cases, including entertainment and productivity. Users can enjoy features such as a virtual movie theater for watching films and TV shows, gaming lounges for playing video games, and collaborative spaces for remote teams to work together. Since its beta launch in 2016, Bigscreen has gained significant popularity, achieving high ratings on platforms like the Oculus Store and Steam, and is recognized as the leading non-gaming VR application globally. The company operates as a fully distributed remote entity, with employees based in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Prellis Biologics is building human tissues for drug development, and ultimately, developing human organs for transplantation. Bioprinting vascularized human tissue and organs will revolutionize healthcare. Prellis Biologics' technology leverages massive gains in print speed and resolution to break the microvasculature barrier.
Lumity, Inc., also known as Lumity Insurance Services, operates as a benefits consultant and health insurance brokerage based in San Mateo, California. The company offers a data-driven benefits platform tailored for small and medium-sized businesses, providing access to a variety of national health insurance carriers and plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Founded in 2013, Lumity aims to simplify health plan decisions for organizations by delivering data-driven recommendations that enhance cost savings and improve employee outcomes. Its platform features a comprehensive dashboard that allows employers to manage their health plan design, align recommendations with group needs, and gain real-time insights into their benefits. Through its services, Lumity seeks to optimize healthcare costs while fostering transparency and accountability within the health insurance landscape.
MESMER is a company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in developing artificial intelligence technology aimed at enhancing product development processes. It focuses on Robotics Process Automation for Software Development, utilizing AI-powered bots to streamline the creation of applications at unprecedented speeds. MESMER's offerings include a comprehensive suite of tools such as a bug reporter, infrastructure builder, autonomous crawler, user acceptance testing creator, test generator, and test runner. By providing robust solutions for functional, end-to-end, UI, integration, and visual testing, the company enables organizations to automate their testing processes, thereby increasing productivity and improving the overall customer experience. MESMER aims to transform the future of software development and testing through its innovative technology.
Hatch Baby, Inc. is a company based in Menlo Park, California, founded in 2012, that specializes in developing innovative smart products for parents and their children. The company offers a range of solutions aimed at promoting healthy sleep habits for individuals of all ages. Its flagship products, the Rest and Rest+, are designed for babies and children, allowing parents to control them remotely to create the ideal sleep environment. Additionally, Hatch Baby has developed a smart changing pad that helps parents track their infants' growth, feeding schedules, diaper changes, and sleep patterns through a smartphone application.
Renovo builds technology for Automated Mobility on Demand systems. Its technology merges self-driving software, data analytics, and automotive-grade safety systems into a unified high-performance solution. Renovo-enabled vehicles command hundreds of sensors generating multiple terabytes of data—each hour—on a safe, secure, and scalable platform developed in extremely demanding environments.
Teamable Inc. is a recruitment platform focused on enhancing employee referral processes and promoting diversity hiring. Founded in 2013 and based in Redwood City, California, Teamable transforms social networks into effective talent pools by allowing employees to easily share their professional connections. The platform streamlines referral programs, replacing traditional spreadsheet methods with user-friendly, cloud-based tools that facilitate mobile-friendly referral flows. This approach enables recruiters to efficiently source candidates and request warm introductions, ultimately improving the speed and cost-effectiveness of hiring. By focusing on optimizing referral recruitment, Teamable aims to fill essential roles more quickly while supporting diversity initiatives within organizations.
Hedvig, Inc. is a software company based in Santa Clara, California, that specializes in cloud-based software-defined storage solutions. Originally founded as Quexascale, Hedvig re-engineers storage systems to meet the demands of modern enterprise computing. The Hedvig platform is notable for its capability to combine block, file, and object storage into a single solution, which simplifies management and enhances efficiency. It allows organizations to effectively scale their storage needs to petabytes while operating seamlessly across both private and public cloud environments. By consolidating disparate storage systems, Hedvig significantly reduces storage costs and accelerates IT processes, enabling businesses to better manage and migrate their data. In 2019, Hedvig became a subsidiary of Commvault Systems, further expanding its reach in the data management sector.
Expo is an on-demand marketplace designed to connect restaurant owners and operators with the staff they need, streamlining the hiring process for restaurant workers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Expo aims to simplify the complexities of staffing in the restaurant industry. By facilitating access to qualified personnel, the platform seeks to enhance operational efficiency and support the dynamic needs of restaurant businesses.
Bigscreen, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a social virtual desktop application, allowing users to interact with their computers in virtual reality on simulated screens. Founded in 2014 and based in Berkeley, California, the platform offers a diverse range of use cases, including entertainment and productivity. Users can enjoy features such as a virtual movie theater for watching films and TV shows, gaming lounges for playing video games, and collaborative spaces for remote teams to work together. Since its beta launch in 2016, Bigscreen has gained significant popularity, achieving high ratings on platforms like the Oculus Store and Steam, and is recognized as the leading non-gaming VR application globally. The company operates as a fully distributed remote entity, with employees based in the United States and the United Kingdom.
As of March 26, 2018, Evident.io, Inc. was acquired by Palo Alto Networks, Inc. Evident.io, Inc. develops and offers a software platform for enterprise security management. The company offers cloud security services, including resource visibility, vulnerability assessment, and notifications and alerting; risk and compliance services; and Amazon Web services. Evident.io, Inc. was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Pleasanton, California.
Solvvy is a machine learning startup reinventing the customer experience. Its first product, Solvvy for Support, delivers a better self-service platform that improves customer satisfaction and decreases costs for businesses. This intelligent NLP solution is the first customer support SaaS application based on Solvvy’s powerful answer graph technology. Solvvy deploys in days and delivers immediate financial returns for business. Solvvy is already trusted by leading brands including UpWork, TaskRabbit, Rover.com, DoubleDutch, Automattic and others.
The company was founded by esteemed technologists Mehdi Samadi and Justin Betteridge and serial entrepreneur/CEO, Mahesh Ram. Solvvy is fortunate to be backed by leading Silicon Valley investors
strongDM manages and audits access to servers and databases. It provides a single platform to control access to any database for employees, vendors, and cloud-based tools.
The company was awarded in the Strata+Hadoop World Audience Favorite in 2016.
It was incorporated in 2015 and is headquartered in Burlingame, California.
Tray.io, Inc. operates a cloud-based API integration platform tailored for enterprises, facilitating automation across various organizational processes. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an office in London, the company offers the Tray Platform, which empowers citizen automators to streamline complex workflows without the need for coding. This platform connects to a wide range of software applications via REST-based and SOAP-based APIs and can also process CSV files for tools with limited API capabilities. Additionally, Tray.io provides guidance, support, training, and consulting services to enhance user experience and effectiveness. By enabling seamless integration within the cloud stack, Tray.io aims to simplify automation for organizations of all sizes.
Baffle, Inc. specializes in data encryption software designed to secure sensitive information in cloud environments and throughout the analytics pipeline. Founded in 2015 and based in Santa Clara, California, the company provides a range of solutions, including advanced data protection, application tier security, and virtualized key management. Baffle's Data Protection Service enables organizations to de-identify data without altering applications, facilitating the secure transfer of data to the cloud for privacy-preserving analytics in artificial intelligence and machine learning. This capability allows businesses to enhance their data utilization while maintaining compliance and safeguarding user privacy.
Cloverpop, Inc. develops a cloud-based decision-making and collaboration software designed to enhance the efficiency of business operations. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, the company harnesses behavioral science to streamline the decision-making process, alleviating the burden of prolonged meetings and indecision that often plague managers and executives. Its platform facilitates tracking, recording, and communicating daily decisions, allowing teams to collaborate effectively across different channels such as Slack and, soon, Microsoft Teams. By providing tools that help identify better choices quickly and secure buy-in from stakeholders, Cloverpop empowers organizations to make informed decisions faster, reduce meeting times, and ensure complete visibility throughout the decision-making journey.
Developer of an online recruitment platform designed to connect companies with specific candidates. The company's platform provides an online marketplace that applies big data and learning models to optimize and qualify candidates for companies, hiring managers, and recruiters, as well as use talent analytics that combines both artificial and human intelligence, enabling clients to get lifetime value of their people data and find the desired candidate for their vacant position.