Unshackled Ventures

Unshackled Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, California, focused exclusively on immigrant-founded startups. Founded in 2015, the firm actively invests from its second fund and also provides sponsorship for visas and green cards, allowing founders to dedicate their full attention to building their businesses. Unshackled Ventures has garnered support from prominent investors, including notable names such as the Emerson Collective and Bloomberg Beta. The firm invests in a diverse range of sectors, including autonomous technology, space technology, climate change solutions, healthcare technology, food innovation, and applied artificial intelligence. Its portfolio companies have successfully raised over $50 million from a network of more than 250 co-investors, including leading venture capital firms. Unshackled Ventures has received recognition in various national media outlets, highlighting its unique mission to empower immigrant entrepreneurs.

E’mani Davis

Associate

Rita Georges

Investor

Sarah Holmes

Senior Associate

Alexis Zamira Maciel

Investment Associate

Don Morrison

Investor

Michael Serotte

Investor

Elisabeth Tuttass

Investment Associate

77 past transactions

Maximus

Series A in 2022
Operator of a consumer health company intended to provide men with content, community, and clinical support to optimize them in mind and body. The company provides at-home lab tests and treatment, online group health coaching for nutrition, exercise, sleep, and focus, and also offers telemedicine and mail-order pharmacy services, enabling men to optimize their hormones and health.

Formally

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Formally is a legal collaboration company seeking to use intelligent technology and accessible design to simplify legal processes and increase access to justice.

Prismpop

Seed Round in 2022
PrismPop, Inc. is a social commerce platform focused on the beauty industry, facilitating the discovery of personalized beauty products through a mobile interface. Launched in 2018 and based in Pasadena, California, the platform fosters an online beauty community where users can engage with content and connect with third-party manufacturers to explore a variety of products and services tailored to their individual preferences.

Masa

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Masa is the identity infrastructure for developers building web3 communities. Developers can acquire, retain, and verify users, using SBTs and NFTs as primitives to represent credentials, reputation and affiliations.

Parfait

Seed Round in 2022
Parfait is an innovative platform that specializes in wig customization by leveraging facial recognition and artificial intelligence technology. This online service allows users to create personalized three-dimensional hair models that align with their desired styles, including wigs and various hair extensions such as clip-ins, braids, bundles, and closures. By offering a seamless and interactive experience, Parfait enables customers to visualize realistic results in real-time, making it easier for them to customize their hair products from the comfort of their own homes. The platform aims to transform the hair customization market by providing a user-friendly interface that caters to individual preferences and enhances the overall shopping experience.

Faeth

Seed Round in 2022
Faeth Therapeutics is a healthcare company dedicated to enhancing cancer treatment through a deep understanding of the relationship between dietary nutrients and tumor growth. By aligning specific diets with tumor genotypes and treatment regimens, Faeth aims to limit the energy and resources that tumors need to proliferate, thereby improving patient outcomes in cancer therapy. Founded by leading researchers and clinicians, the company seeks to translate significant discoveries from cancer research laboratories into effective clinical practices, focusing on evidence-based approaches to optimize treatment strategies for cancer patients.

Pod Foods

Series A in 2021
Pod Foods Co. develops a software for distribution of food for local retailers and suppliers. It offers products in various categories, including fruits and vegetables, beverages, snacks and branded food. Pod Foods Co. was founded in 2017 and is based in San Francisco, California.

CatalyzeX

Seed Round in 2021
CatalyzeX is an online platform developed by Profillic, Inc. that facilitates the discovery of artificial intelligence models, research papers, and code implementations for users engaged in various projects. Launched in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, CatalyzeX provides a comprehensive collection of machine intelligence solutions, including object recognition, recommendation systems, image-to-image translation, information extraction, topic modeling, time series analysis, text classification, and sentiment analysis. The platform serves as a valuable resource for research scientists, assisting them in accessing and utilizing advanced AI tools and technologies for their work.

Plantible

Series A in 2021
Plantible Foods, Inc. is a food technology company based in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing and producing sustainable plant-based protein extracted from lemna, an aquatic plant. The company aims to revolutionize the food industry by offering an all-natural, organic protein source that is free of major allergens and has functional characteristics similar to egg whites, whey protein, and casein. This innovative protein provides clients with the opportunity to enhance product quality while reducing costs, making it a versatile ingredient for various applications in the food sector.

Pngme

Series A in 2021
Pngme is a mobile finance platform that offers comprehensive financial solutions aimed at Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and unbanked or underbanked consumers. The platform provides mobile payments, savings options, and a credit scoring system based on digital footprints, facilitating access to financial services for underserved populations. Additionally, Pngme develops a financial data platform that streamlines data processing for financial institutions, particularly in emerging markets. This technology aids in digitizing the credit scoring and capital procurement processes, enabling lenders to expand their operations while minimizing risk and enhancing their capital access. Through its services, Pngme contributes to improving financial inclusion and supporting the growth of businesses in underserved communities.

Maximus

Seed Round in 2021
Operator of a consumer health company intended to provide men with content, community, and clinical support to optimize them in mind and body. The company provides at-home lab tests and treatment, online group health coaching for nutrition, exercise, sleep, and focus, and also offers telemedicine and mail-order pharmacy services, enabling men to optimize their hormones and health.

Simulon

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Beamm democratises CGI (computer generated imagery) and VFX (visual effects), giving millions of independent content creators the ability the ability to create high quality, photorealistic, VFX for their projects in moments, at low cost and with technical ease At its core, beamm is a video production app. The app and its proprietary algorithm allow users to quickly and easily place their choice of 3D objects into their videos, live or pre-shot, while the app performs all the necessary calculations in the background that produce physically accurate results, so the 3D objects appear to be truly in the scene.

Strive FM

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Developer of an advertising platform designed to endorse music to listeners in a modern way. The company's platform lets passengers interact with the music using quick response-code remotes, enabling rideshare drivers to get paid to advertise artists by playing their music on rideshares.

Inspirit

Seed Round in 2021
Inspirit Learning, Inc. is an Atlanta-based educational technology company founded in 2017, specializing in online learning solutions for science subjects such as physics, chemistry, biology, and anatomy. The company provides an interactive platform featuring gamified virtual labs and 3D simulations that enhance the teaching experience by allowing educators to create and customize their own experiments and assessments without the need for coding. Inspirit's tools facilitate deep engagement and active involvement in learning, promoting critical reasoning and knowledge retention among students. The platform is designed for easy integration across various digital environments, making it accessible for both web and mobile users.

Career Karma

Series A in 2020
Career Karma, Inc. is a company that provides an application designed to help individuals discover coding courses and bootcamps. The platform enables users to browse a wide range of programs in areas such as web development, software engineering, data science, cybersecurity, and more. By offering free coaching and peer mentorship, Career Karma supports over 150,000 members in navigating their career transitions. The application features a directory of approximately 9,000 bootcamps and trade schools, allowing users to compare courses and read student reviews to find the best fit for their needs. Additionally, the mobile app facilitates connections with current students and alumni, further assisting users in preparing for admission and achieving their career goals. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, Career Karma aims to empower individuals from diverse backgrounds to enhance their skills and advance their careers in technology.

Prismpop

Seed Round in 2020
PrismPop, Inc. is a social commerce platform focused on the beauty industry, facilitating the discovery of personalized beauty products through a mobile interface. Launched in 2018 and based in Pasadena, California, the platform fosters an online beauty community where users can engage with content and connect with third-party manufacturers to explore a variety of products and services tailored to their individual preferences.

Potion

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Potion is a company founded in 2020 and based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in video prospecting tools for sales professionals. Its platform allows users to create dynamic videos, eliminating the need to record separate videos for each prospect. Potion's tool includes features such as screen recordings, customizable themes, calendar embeds, and secure video services, enabling businesses to efficiently and ethically enhance their sales strategies. By streamlining the video creation process, Potion helps sales teams scale their outreach efforts effectively.

Faeth

Seed Round in 2020
Faeth Therapeutics is a healthcare company dedicated to enhancing cancer treatment through a deep understanding of the relationship between dietary nutrients and tumor growth. By aligning specific diets with tumor genotypes and treatment regimens, Faeth aims to limit the energy and resources that tumors need to proliferate, thereby improving patient outcomes in cancer therapy. Founded by leading researchers and clinicians, the company seeks to translate significant discoveries from cancer research laboratories into effective clinical practices, focusing on evidence-based approaches to optimize treatment strategies for cancer patients.

Luminai

Seed Round in 2020
Luminai is a company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in enhancing IT customer support services. It leverages automation technology to assist customer support agents in managing their workloads more efficiently, effectively enabling them to resolve tickets at twice the usual speed. By streamlining the user interface for customer support operations, Luminai aims to improve productivity and service quality for organizations that rely on timely and effective customer assistance.

Dispo

Seed Round in 2020
Dispo operates as a social network. Dispo compels its fans to wait until the next morning for their photos to develop, digitally re-creating the delightful nostalgia and delayed gratification of waiting for film's development.

Aavia

Seed Round in 2020
Aavia is a company founded in 2017 and based in Brooklyn, New York, dedicated to improving female health and wellness through innovative technology. It has developed a health tracker platform that assists women in managing their hormonal changes and taking birth control pills on time. The platform enables users to monitor their hormone cycles and understand the effects of hormonal fluctuations on various aspects of their health, including mood, skin, and sleep. By providing these insights, Aavia aims to empower women to prevent healthcare crises related to hormonal imbalances. The company's name, inspired by the image of a bird, symbolizes strength and freedom in navigating personal health.

DiG Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2020
DiG Labs is a New York-based startup focused on enhancing pet wellness through personalized health solutions. Founded by experienced professionals in consumer packaged goods and brand management, the company aims to translate the advancements of personalized human healthcare into the pet care sector. DiG Labs is developing a proprietary health platform that utilizes computer vision and machine learning to deliver real-time insights tailored to individual pets based on their age, weight, and health concerns. The platform includes a direct-to-consumer model offering customized supplements and a business-to-business component catering to various segments within the pet care ecosystem. By leveraging technology and scientific research, DiG Labs seeks to empower pet owners with the knowledge and tools needed to proactively care for their pets’ health.

Copilot

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Copilot is a technology company that offers a real-time artificial intelligence-based digital coaching platform specifically designed for sales representatives. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides a software as a service (SaaS) platform that analyzes conversations during sales calls. This platform generates voice-activated cue cards with relevant information, helping sales reps respond effectively to challenging questions and objections from prospective customers. Additionally, Copilot offers live call transcriptions and notes, ensuring that sales professionals have immediate access to the data they need to enhance their performance during interactions.

Plantible

Seed Round in 2020
Plantible Foods, Inc. is a food technology company based in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing and producing sustainable plant-based protein extracted from lemna, an aquatic plant. The company aims to revolutionize the food industry by offering an all-natural, organic protein source that is free of major allergens and has functional characteristics similar to egg whites, whey protein, and casein. This innovative protein provides clients with the opportunity to enhance product quality while reducing costs, making it a versatile ingredient for various applications in the food sector.

Luminai

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Luminai is a company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in enhancing IT customer support services. It leverages automation technology to assist customer support agents in managing their workloads more efficiently, effectively enabling them to resolve tickets at twice the usual speed. By streamlining the user interface for customer support operations, Luminai aims to improve productivity and service quality for organizations that rely on timely and effective customer assistance.

Prismpop

Pre Seed Round in 2020
PrismPop, Inc. is a social commerce platform focused on the beauty industry, facilitating the discovery of personalized beauty products through a mobile interface. Launched in 2018 and based in Pasadena, California, the platform fosters an online beauty community where users can engage with content and connect with third-party manufacturers to explore a variety of products and services tailored to their individual preferences.

Lily AI

Series A in 2020
Lily AI is the leader in predictive psychographics for retail e-commerce. Consumer spending online for apparel now accounts for over 27% of all clothing sales. Retailers need to understand each consumer’s emotional context while they are actively shopping. Lily AI combines deep product tagging with deep, real-time psychographic analysis to determine the active state of mind of each shopper, and turns that into precise and timely recommendations. These recommendations are proven to lead to higher conversions and lower return rates. Lily AI (lilystyle.ai) was founded by two women who believe clothes to reflect how they feel about themselves. The company is venture-backed and headquartered in Mountain View, CA.

Lily AI

Series A in 2020
Lily AI is the leader in predictive psychographics for retail e-commerce. Consumer spending online for apparel now accounts for over 27% of all clothing sales. Retailers need to understand each consumer’s emotional context while they are actively shopping. Lily AI combines deep product tagging with deep, real-time psychographic analysis to determine the active state of mind of each shopper, and turns that into precise and timely recommendations. These recommendations are proven to lead to higher conversions and lower return rates. Lily AI (lilystyle.ai) was founded by two women who believe clothes to reflect how they feel about themselves. The company is venture-backed and headquartered in Mountain View, CA.

Passbird Research

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Multi Factor Authentication that actually works.

Hairtelligence

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Hairtelligence develops a computer vision-powered solution designed for customizing hair products for African American women. Its platform will take all the measurements through a snap photo and provides custom styles with extensive texture variety. By infusing technology into the customer experience, the company helps women understand the best protective hairstyles for every phase of life, learning and growing with its customers along the way. The company was co-founded by Isoken Igbinedion and Ifueko Igbinedion.

Livedocs

Pre Seed Round in 2019
document editor

Pngme

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Pngme is a mobile finance platform that offers comprehensive financial solutions aimed at Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and unbanked or underbanked consumers. The platform provides mobile payments, savings options, and a credit scoring system based on digital footprints, facilitating access to financial services for underserved populations. Additionally, Pngme develops a financial data platform that streamlines data processing for financial institutions, particularly in emerging markets. This technology aids in digitizing the credit scoring and capital procurement processes, enabling lenders to expand their operations while minimizing risk and enhancing their capital access. Through its services, Pngme contributes to improving financial inclusion and supporting the growth of businesses in underserved communities.

BounceTown

Pre Seed Round in 2019
BounceTown develops an application designed to make music production simple. It provides social graphs for creators to set up immediate feedback loops. It also helps creators build a reputation for their music skills. It helps them build a community, a following, and a fan base.

Plutoshift

Series A in 2019
Plutoshift is an operational data platform founded in 2017 and based in Palo Alto, California. The company focuses on empowering operators to automate performance monitoring across various industrial workflows. By leveraging existing data collection systems, Plutoshift enhances data workflows and delivers a unified view of physical infrastructure performance. Its platform aims to drive return on investment for businesses by reducing resource consumption and operating costs. Additionally, Plutoshift facilitates data-driven operations by transferring insights and artificial intelligence from back-office functions to front-line operators, managers, and executives, enabling them to automatically monitor critical processes and access actionable information.

Prime Discoveries

Seed Round in 2019
Prime Discoveries LLC specializes in microbiome testing, discovery, and research services, utilizing a technology platform that combines automation, machine learning, and computational biology. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, the company serves both the healthcare and agricultural sectors. Prime Discoveries is focused on developing diagnostics technology for emerging pathogen infections, creating cost-effective and scalable assays that can be easily automated. Their rapid testing solutions aim to elucidate the intricate relationships between microbes and health, facilitating advancements in practical microbiome applications for researchers and professionals in various fields.

GrowthPlug

Pre Seed Round in 2019
GrowthPlug Inc. is a marketing platform designed specifically for healthcare practitioners, aimed at enhancing patient acquisition and improving online reputation management. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional office in Beaverton, Oregon, GrowthPlug provides a suite of services including search engine optimization, business listings management, and insights dashboards. The platform automates front desk operations and focuses on delivering a patient-first experience, helping healthcare practices streamline their processes and elevate their digital presence. By working with hundreds of healthcare practices nationwide, GrowthPlug facilitates the growth and optimization of these organizations, ultimately supporting them in accelerating revenue and improving overall efficiency.

OXIO

Seed Round in 2019
OXIO Corp is a technology company that provides a carrier-as-a-service platform aimed at brands and enterprises seeking enhanced mobile data connectivity. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Paris and Mexico City, OXIO offers a cloud-based solution that integrates the wireless services of multiple providers. Its platform features a programmable mobile infrastructure that allows clients to unbundle traditional telecom services, enabling them to create a customized wireless experience for their customers. Through its B2B SaaS offering, OXIO delivers actionable intelligence and analytics, empowering organizations in sectors such as finance, government, media, and travel to optimize their connectivity solutions and drive value.

Inspirit

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Inspirit Learning, Inc. is an Atlanta-based educational technology company founded in 2017, specializing in online learning solutions for science subjects such as physics, chemistry, biology, and anatomy. The company provides an interactive platform featuring gamified virtual labs and 3D simulations that enhance the teaching experience by allowing educators to create and customize their own experiments and assessments without the need for coding. Inspirit's tools facilitate deep engagement and active involvement in learning, promoting critical reasoning and knowledge retention among students. The platform is designed for easy integration across various digital environments, making it accessible for both web and mobile users.

Career Karma

Seed Round in 2019
Career Karma, Inc. is a company that provides an application designed to help individuals discover coding courses and bootcamps. The platform enables users to browse a wide range of programs in areas such as web development, software engineering, data science, cybersecurity, and more. By offering free coaching and peer mentorship, Career Karma supports over 150,000 members in navigating their career transitions. The application features a directory of approximately 9,000 bootcamps and trade schools, allowing users to compare courses and read student reviews to find the best fit for their needs. Additionally, the mobile app facilitates connections with current students and alumni, further assisting users in preparing for admission and achieving their career goals. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, Career Karma aims to empower individuals from diverse backgrounds to enhance their skills and advance their careers in technology.

Pod Foods

Seed Round in 2019
Pod Foods Co. develops a software for distribution of food for local retailers and suppliers. It offers products in various categories, including fruits and vegetables, beverages, snacks and branded food. Pod Foods Co. was founded in 2017 and is based in San Francisco, California.

HireClub

Pre Seed Round in 2019
HireClub.com, Inc. is a career consulting firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2011. The company operates an invite-only platform that connects users with professional career coaching services. HireClub assists individuals in finding jobs by providing comprehensive support that includes career advice, resume improvement, interview practice, and salary negotiation assistance. Its services aim to guide students and job-seekers in preparing for interviews and making informed career choices, ultimately enhancing their job prospects.

Aavia

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Aavia is a company founded in 2017 and based in Brooklyn, New York, dedicated to improving female health and wellness through innovative technology. It has developed a health tracker platform that assists women in managing their hormonal changes and taking birth control pills on time. The platform enables users to monitor their hormone cycles and understand the effects of hormonal fluctuations on various aspects of their health, including mood, skin, and sleep. By providing these insights, Aavia aims to empower women to prevent healthcare crises related to hormonal imbalances. The company's name, inspired by the image of a bird, symbolizes strength and freedom in navigating personal health.

21labs

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Autonomous testing for mobile applications

Pilleve

Seed Round in 2019
Pilleve is focused on addressing the critical issue of opioid addiction, which has significantly impacted public health in the United States. By developing an integrated pill bottle and a smartphone application, Pilleve enables real-time monitoring of prescription opioid intake. This system requires patients to input passwords or use biometric scanners for pill dispensing and prompts them to report their pain levels and mood before taking medication. This approach allows for early detection of potential misuse and enables timely intervention by healthcare providers. Physicians receive alerts if patients exceed recommended dosages, allowing them to adjust prescriptions or implement strategies to help patients reduce their reliance on opioids. By facilitating behavioral analysis and providing access to a support network, Pilleve aims to reduce the social and financial burdens associated with opioid misuse, benefiting patients, healthcare providers, and insurance companies alike.

Career Karma

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Career Karma, Inc. is a company that provides an application designed to help individuals discover coding courses and bootcamps. The platform enables users to browse a wide range of programs in areas such as web development, software engineering, data science, cybersecurity, and more. By offering free coaching and peer mentorship, Career Karma supports over 150,000 members in navigating their career transitions. The application features a directory of approximately 9,000 bootcamps and trade schools, allowing users to compare courses and read student reviews to find the best fit for their needs. Additionally, the mobile app facilitates connections with current students and alumni, further assisting users in preparing for admission and achieving their career goals. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, Career Karma aims to empower individuals from diverse backgrounds to enhance their skills and advance their careers in technology.

Sote

Convertible Note in 2019
Sote, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a digital customs clearing and freight forwarding platform tailored for the logistics industry in Africa. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Nairobi, Kenya, Sote aims to enhance trade across the continent by providing innovative solutions and services. The platform enables industrial cargo owners to manage freight clearing, track shipment status, access payment history, and estimate container arrival times through a centralized dashboard. As the first licensed provider of digital customs solutions in Africa, Sote focuses on increasing visibility and transparency for importers and exporters, ultimately contributing to the growth of the continent's GDP. The name "Sote," which means "all of us" in Swahili, reflects the company's commitment to fostering collective economic advancement.

Below the Fold

Pre Seed Round in 2019
At acciyo, we’re empowering consumers to understand the news. Reading the news today is like opening a book at Chapter 3 of the story - you're missing the story development to understand why that part of the narrative is relevant today. Our product uses artificial intelligence to automatically surface the previous "chapters"​ of the news story, helping active news readers avoid a rabbit hole of Google searches just to understand what's happening in the world - or worse, stop reading.

Lynk Global

Seed Round in 2018
Lynk is a mobile connectivity company that allows to partner with mobile network operators to connect existing mobile phone customers to each other, anywhere on the planet. It aims to provide broadband connectivity directly to ordinary mobile phones. Lynk was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia.

Lynk Global

Seed Round in 2018
Lynk is a mobile connectivity company that allows to partner with mobile network operators to connect existing mobile phone customers to each other, anywhere on the planet. It aims to provide broadband connectivity directly to ordinary mobile phones. Lynk was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia.

Plantible

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Plantible Foods, Inc. is a food technology company based in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing and producing sustainable plant-based protein extracted from lemna, an aquatic plant. The company aims to revolutionize the food industry by offering an all-natural, organic protein source that is free of major allergens and has functional characteristics similar to egg whites, whey protein, and casein. This innovative protein provides clients with the opportunity to enhance product quality while reducing costs, making it a versatile ingredient for various applications in the food sector.

Skritswap

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Skritswap designs and develops an artificial intelligence technology which enables users to replace jargon with everyday language. The technology allows swapping words. Skritswap was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Sault Ste. Marie, Canada.

CatalyzeX

Pre Seed Round in 2018
CatalyzeX is an online platform developed by Profillic, Inc. that facilitates the discovery of artificial intelligence models, research papers, and code implementations for users engaged in various projects. Launched in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, CatalyzeX provides a comprehensive collection of machine intelligence solutions, including object recognition, recommendation systems, image-to-image translation, information extraction, topic modeling, time series analysis, text classification, and sentiment analysis. The platform serves as a valuable resource for research scientists, assisting them in accessing and utilizing advanced AI tools and technologies for their work.

Tailored Industry

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Tailored Industry is re-engineering the fashion supply chain with on-demand manufacturing and 3D knitting.

ARISE

Pre Seed Round in 2018
ARISE is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. It develops an open decentralized network that leverages blockchain technology to enhance the distribution and sale of hotel room inventory. By creating a direct booking platform, ARISE connects hotels with online travel agencies (OTAs) and travel management companies (TMCs), enabling them to transact in a more direct, transparent, and flexible manner. This innovative approach allows hotels to better manage their inventory and rates while improving revenue opportunities for both hotels and their demand partners.

Sote

Convertible Note in 2018
Sote, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a digital customs clearing and freight forwarding platform tailored for the logistics industry in Africa. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Nairobi, Kenya, Sote aims to enhance trade across the continent by providing innovative solutions and services. The platform enables industrial cargo owners to manage freight clearing, track shipment status, access payment history, and estimate container arrival times through a centralized dashboard. As the first licensed provider of digital customs solutions in Africa, Sote focuses on increasing visibility and transparency for importers and exporters, ultimately contributing to the growth of the continent's GDP. The name "Sote," which means "all of us" in Swahili, reflects the company's commitment to fostering collective economic advancement.

Lily AI

Seed Round in 2017
Lily AI is the leader in predictive psychographics for retail e-commerce. Consumer spending online for apparel now accounts for over 27% of all clothing sales. Retailers need to understand each consumer’s emotional context while they are actively shopping. Lily AI combines deep product tagging with deep, real-time psychographic analysis to determine the active state of mind of each shopper, and turns that into precise and timely recommendations. These recommendations are proven to lead to higher conversions and lower return rates. Lily AI (lilystyle.ai) was founded by two women who believe clothes to reflect how they feel about themselves. The company is venture-backed and headquartered in Mountain View, CA.

GridRaster

Seed Round in 2017
GridRaster provides the underlying compute and network stack to power high-end VR/AR experiences on mobile platforms by leveraging the edge cloud. The solution provides high-performance graphics at ultra low latency, while improving the overall performance by 10x. Our vision is to drive the mass adoption of VR/AR by dramatically improving the reach of exciting content and bringing breathtaking immersive experiences to users.

Bluefield

Seed Round in 2017
Bluefield Technologies Inc. specializes in developing microsatellite sensors that monitor methane emissions globally. The company utilizes a combination of backpack-sized satellites and artificial intelligence imaging to detect and analyze methane leaks, providing real-time data to various industries, including oil and gas, environmental regulation, and intelligence. Its platform offers subscription-based access to alerts and analytics, assisting clients in tracking climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Founded in 2017 and based in Palo Alto, California, Bluefield aims to enhance emissions monitoring and contribute to environmental sustainability.

Bluefield

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Bluefield Technologies Inc. specializes in developing microsatellite sensors that monitor methane emissions globally. The company utilizes a combination of backpack-sized satellites and artificial intelligence imaging to detect and analyze methane leaks, providing real-time data to various industries, including oil and gas, environmental regulation, and intelligence. Its platform offers subscription-based access to alerts and analytics, assisting clients in tracking climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Founded in 2017 and based in Palo Alto, California, Bluefield aims to enhance emissions monitoring and contribute to environmental sustainability.

Plutoshift

Seed Round in 2017
Plutoshift is an operational data platform founded in 2017 and based in Palo Alto, California. The company focuses on empowering operators to automate performance monitoring across various industrial workflows. By leveraging existing data collection systems, Plutoshift enhances data workflows and delivers a unified view of physical infrastructure performance. Its platform aims to drive return on investment for businesses by reducing resource consumption and operating costs. Additionally, Plutoshift facilitates data-driven operations by transferring insights and artificial intelligence from back-office functions to front-line operators, managers, and executives, enabling them to automatically monitor critical processes and access actionable information.

Starsky Robotics

Seed Round in 2017
Trucking is the backbone of the American economy, moving 70% of all freight. Truck drivers risk their lives spending months away from their family to keep the American economy moving. They working to make trucks autonomous on the highway and remote controlled by drivers for the first and last mile. Their trucks will make roads safer while giving drivers meaningful work close to their homes and families.

Kwant

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Kwant.ai brings profitability and predictability to construction projects like automotive manufacturing.

Brite Health

Seed Round in 2016
Brite Health Co. develops artificial platform for brain health and clinical trials. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.

Lily AI

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Lily AI is the leader in predictive psychographics for retail e-commerce. Consumer spending online for apparel now accounts for over 27% of all clothing sales. Retailers need to understand each consumer’s emotional context while they are actively shopping. Lily AI combines deep product tagging with deep, real-time psychographic analysis to determine the active state of mind of each shopper, and turns that into precise and timely recommendations. These recommendations are proven to lead to higher conversions and lower return rates. Lily AI (lilystyle.ai) was founded by two women who believe clothes to reflect how they feel about themselves. The company is venture-backed and headquartered in Mountain View, CA.

Togg

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Togg develops a device which gets integrated in to the infrastructure of the new home. The device can follow simple commands, including to turn the lights on and off, giving a weather report, and tell jokes. Togg was founded in 2016 and is based in Palo Alto, California.

Plutoshift

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Plutoshift is an operational data platform founded in 2017 and based in Palo Alto, California. The company focuses on empowering operators to automate performance monitoring across various industrial workflows. By leveraging existing data collection systems, Plutoshift enhances data workflows and delivers a unified view of physical infrastructure performance. Its platform aims to drive return on investment for businesses by reducing resource consumption and operating costs. Additionally, Plutoshift facilitates data-driven operations by transferring insights and artificial intelligence from back-office functions to front-line operators, managers, and executives, enabling them to automatically monitor critical processes and access actionable information.

GraphLI

Pre Seed Round in 2016
With more than 90% of consumers expecting product delivery to fit their busy schedule, continuous and flexible delivery management is the critical missing link needed for customer satisfaction and retention in modern supply chains. With GraphLI's automated delivery management software, Transportation companies deliver more goods with the existing fleet, cut fuel and labor costs, and keep customer expectations met and happy. GraphLi's monitoring and performance measurement tools turn location-centric field data into real-time insights to enable continuous improvements in delivery services. The SaaS platform is simple to understand, Plug-N-Play, stores the data securely, automates repetitive processes where needed, and generates intelligence for proactive planning and execution.

Starsky Robotics

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Trucking is the backbone of the American economy, moving 70% of all freight. Truck drivers risk their lives spending months away from their family to keep the American economy moving. They working to make trucks autonomous on the highway and remote controlled by drivers for the first and last mile. Their trucks will make roads safer while giving drivers meaningful work close to their homes and families.

SenseiHub

Angel Round in 2015
SenseiHub LLC is an educational technology startup based in Palo Alto, California. Founded in 2014 by Sameep Sheth and Aditya Sudhakar, the company provides a platform that connects businesses with students seeking short-term internship opportunities. This service facilitates the recruitment process for companies while offering students valuable work experience that enhances their educational journey.

Kwant

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Kwant.ai brings profitability and predictability to construction projects like automotive manufacturing.

GridRaster

Pre Seed Round in 2015
GridRaster provides the underlying compute and network stack to power high-end VR/AR experiences on mobile platforms by leveraging the edge cloud. The solution provides high-performance graphics at ultra low latency, while improving the overall performance by 10x. Our vision is to drive the mass adoption of VR/AR by dramatically improving the reach of exciting content and bringing breathtaking immersive experiences to users.

Immediately

Seed Round in 2015
Immediately is mobile sales enablement, designed for the always-on workforce. Sales can no longer be a 9-5 job; over 70% of lost deals are due to slow reaction time. Immediately brings the full sales workflow into one mobile app designed to enable capturing opportunities and closing deals in real time. From getting intelligence on leads, to sending instrumented emails, to making and logging phone calls and updating opportunity status. Immediately is the sales rep’s best weapon. We plug into Google Apps and Salesforce to integrate seamlessly with existing workflows. We believe the future of sales is not CRM, but a beautiful data-driven, highly automated, and platform-agnostic integrated sales experience. Creating it is our passion. Our customer is the closer - and we believe that in sales, everyone should be a closer.
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