UP2398

UP2398 is a venture capital firm established in 2015 and located in Redwood City, California. The firm specializes in investing in pre-Series A technology companies, providing both capital and support to help these early-stage businesses grow. Founded by Pierre Omidyar, Alex Poon, and Randy Ching, UP2398 focuses on fostering innovation within the technology sector through strategic investments.

Randy Ching JD

Co-Founder

Alex Poon

Co-Founder and General Partner

35 past transactions

Rad AI

Series C in 2025
Rad AI, Inc. is a company based in Berkeley, California, that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence platform designed to automate report generation for radiologists. Founded in 2018, Rad AI's solution streamlines the radiology workflow by automating repetitive tasks, thereby enhancing efficiency and accuracy while addressing issues of clinician burnout. The platform utilizes AI to generate report impressions, allowing radiologists to dictate findings using voice recognition technology, identify errors, and customize recommendations. By integrating smoothly with existing workflows, Rad AI aims to improve patient care and support radiologists in delivering accurate and timely reports.

Standard Fleet

Seed Round in 2023
Standard Fleet develops software specifically for electric fleet businesses, focusing on delivery, rental, carshare, lease, and taxi operations. The company's platform offers online and mobile tools that help clients track charging, supercharging, and trip expenses, while also generating activity and mileage reports. Additionally, it provides alerts on battery health, tire maintenance, and wear reduction, enabling users to manage their electric vehicle fleets more efficiently and profitably. Founded by a former CEO of a transportation startup acquired by Apple, Standard Fleet is backed by prominent Silicon Valley investors and comprises a team of experienced engineers and professionals from leading tech companies. The company's mission is to automate workflows, secure vehicles, and facilitate the scaling of operations for its users, with a particular emphasis on Tesla and internet-connected electric vehicles.

Deep Sentinel

Venture Round in 2023
Deep Sentinel Corp. develops advanced home protection systems that utilize artificial intelligence to enhance security. Founded by David Selinger in 2016 and based in Pleasanton, California, the company focuses on creating effective crime prevention devices, including security cameras and alarms. Its innovative technology combines AI and computer vision to analyze video streams and contextual information to detect threats in real time. This enables proactive intervention before a potential crime occurs, thereby enhancing the safety of homes and businesses. With a research and development office in Taiwan, Deep Sentinel aims to differentiate itself in the competitive security market through a strong emphasis on user experience and cutting-edge technology.

Convex

Series B in 2021
Convex operates a platform tailored for the commercial services industry, delivering software and data solutions to assist commercial contractors and service businesses. The platform provides comprehensive property and people data, including details such as building square footage, number of stories, permit information, property type, and contact information for companies. By automating data related to properties, businesses, and individuals, Convex enhances efficiency and decision-making for its clients. Additionally, the platform equips users with insights and applications designed to capture higher-margin work and strengthen relationships with senior management, enabling businesses to improve profitability through informed decisions.

Slapdash

Seed Round in 2021
Slapdash is a company that transforms the way users interact with cloud applications by streamlining access and enhancing productivity. Its primary offering is a single interface tool that consolidates various SaaS applications, allowing users to search, organize, and launch files efficiently, similar to traditional desktop environments. The Slapdash Command Bar serves as a central hub for executing daily tasks—such as locating documents, joining meetings, and managing leads—significantly faster than conventional methods. By enabling employees to work across multiple cloud applications seamlessly, Slapdash aims to improve workflow speed and efficiency in modern workplaces.

Rad AI

Seed Round in 2020
Rad AI, Inc. is a company based in Berkeley, California, that specializes in developing an artificial intelligence platform designed to automate report generation for radiologists. Founded in 2018, Rad AI's solution streamlines the radiology workflow by automating repetitive tasks, thereby enhancing efficiency and accuracy while addressing issues of clinician burnout. The platform utilizes AI to generate report impressions, allowing radiologists to dictate findings using voice recognition technology, identify errors, and customize recommendations. By integrating smoothly with existing workflows, Rad AI aims to improve patient care and support radiologists in delivering accurate and timely reports.

INDUS.AI

Series A in 2019
INDUS.AI is a construction intelligence platform that provides real estate investors, owners, developers, and general contractors with real-time visibility and actionable insights into construction activities, productivity, and risks. Founded in 2017, the company operates offices in San Francisco and Toronto, serving clients across the United States, Canada, Hong Kong, and Brazil. INDUS.AI employs a cloud-based 3D computer vision platform that utilizes live video streams from secure IP cameras to identify inefficiencies on construction sites. This technology enables project managers and general contractors to optimize labor, equipment, and materials while offering real-time project controls to address over-billed charges and schedule discrepancies. By enhancing safety, efficiency, and transparency, INDUS.AI aims to transform construction site management and improve overall project outcomes.

FaceRig

Venture Round in 2019
FaceRig is an upcoming program enabling anyone with a webcam to digitally embody any character they want. For now we're focusing on just the portrait, but we aim to do more in the future. Take a look and leave us a message.

Whispli

Seed Round in 2018
Whispli is a secure platform that facilitates anonymous reporting for whistleblowers, allowing employees to disclose breaches of conduct within their organizations. By providing channels such as live chat, SMS, and email, Whispli engages over five million employees in reporting issues related to fraud, harassment, discrimination, and unethical behavior. This enables companies to identify and address potential wrongdoings internally before they escalate and impact their reputation or financial standing. In addition to addressing compliance concerns, Whispli fosters a culture of open feedback, which is essential for enhancing employee engagement and retention. The platform has successfully facilitated thousands of disclosures, helping organizations to uncover blind spots and take appropriate action.

Currant

Seed Round in 2018
Currant, Inc. is a company that specializes in smart home products, particularly a smart outlet that allows users to monitor and manage their energy consumption. By providing tools for viewing and analyzing electricity usage, Currant empowers consumers to optimize their energy habits without compromising on comfort and convenience. Founded in 2015, the company is based in Palo Alto, California, and sells its products online.

Grips Intelligence

Seed Round in 2018
Grips Intelligence is an e-commerce market research platform that delivers critical insights to manufacturers, retailers, and investors, enabling them to pinpoint growth opportunities. The platform leverages advanced machine learning technology to convert data and signals from websites into actionable products for brands and e-retailers. Its capabilities include website categorization and cross-domain product mapping, which facilitate data-driven performance marketing. By providing transactional intelligence data, Grips Intelligence supports thousands of businesses worldwide in optimizing their online sales performance and maximizing their potential in the competitive e-commerce landscape.

INDUS.AI

Seed Round in 2018
INDUS.AI is a construction intelligence platform that provides real estate investors, owners, developers, and general contractors with real-time visibility and actionable insights into construction activities, productivity, and risks. Founded in 2017, the company operates offices in San Francisco and Toronto, serving clients across the United States, Canada, Hong Kong, and Brazil. INDUS.AI employs a cloud-based 3D computer vision platform that utilizes live video streams from secure IP cameras to identify inefficiencies on construction sites. This technology enables project managers and general contractors to optimize labor, equipment, and materials while offering real-time project controls to address over-billed charges and schedule discrepancies. By enhancing safety, efficiency, and transparency, INDUS.AI aims to transform construction site management and improve overall project outcomes.

Threadloom

Series A in 2018
Threadloom, Inc. is a Palo Alto-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in developing an online search platform designed for community forums. The company's mission is to enhance the authenticity of online shopping experiences. It offers a browser extension called Primary, which extracts unfiltered product reviews from various forums across the internet, presenting them in a user-friendly interface. The Threadloom data engine supports this service by mapping billions of forum posts across numerous interest categories from over 1,000 forums, reaching more than 100 million users. Through Primary and its associated publisher widgets, Threadloom delivers niche product insights to millions of shoppers each month.

Hub

Venture Round in 2018
Hub is a developer of a digital identity platform that aims to facilitate trustworthy interactions and transactions among users. By leveraging blockchain technology, Hub decentralizes reputation data, securing trust in online environments where people often engage with strangers. The platform incorporates a token system that allows users to vouch for one another's trustworthiness, thereby giving individuals a vested interest in the success of their interactions. This mechanism not only enhances user confidence but also maintains a comprehensive history of interactions on each user's reputation profile. As a result, Hub enables users to unlock greater economic opportunities, command higher premiums for their products and services, and foster cooperative relationships in various online communities and marketplaces.

Fleet

Series A in 2018
Previously known as Shipstr, Fleet is efficiently streamlining the commercial shipping industry through a cloud-based platform. Fleet provides a cloud-based platform that businesses can use to book transportation for international freight. Fleet is the first platform to address the needs of shippers moving commercial freight overseas. Fleet provides instant quotes, improved decision making by showing provider lead times, ratings and reliability, direct access to all of the service providers, and a team room to communicate directly with service providers for status and view shipping documents.

Grips Intelligence

Seed Round in 2018
Grips Intelligence is an e-commerce market research platform that delivers critical insights to manufacturers, retailers, and investors, enabling them to pinpoint growth opportunities. The platform leverages advanced machine learning technology to convert data and signals from websites into actionable products for brands and e-retailers. Its capabilities include website categorization and cross-domain product mapping, which facilitate data-driven performance marketing. By providing transactional intelligence data, Grips Intelligence supports thousands of businesses worldwide in optimizing their online sales performance and maximizing their potential in the competitive e-commerce landscape.

PandaTree

Seed Round in 2017
PandaTree, Inc. is a language learning platform based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2014. The company specializes in providing children with the opportunity to learn Mandarin and Spanish through engaging content, including videos, word games, and live, one-on-one video sessions with carefully selected native-speaking tutors. Its offerings are designed to make language learning enjoyable and effective for kids, promoting interactive conversation practice. PandaTree aims to establish itself as a leading and trusted source of online language education for children globally.

Presdo

Venture Round in 2017
Presdo, Inc. is a technology company specializing in mobile applications designed for event management and networking. Founded in 2009 and based in Mountain View, California, Presdo develops tools that allow users to manage event agendas, access attendee directories, and facilitate secure messaging and one-on-one meeting scheduling. Its platform enhances the event experience by providing features such as interactive maps, activity planners, and real-time analytics, allowing participants, sponsors, and exhibitors to connect and engage effectively. By offering a comprehensive event guide and collaboration tools, Presdo aims to improve networking opportunities at conferences and trade shows, making it easier for attendees to arrange face-to-face meetings and interact with one another.

Maxterial

Seed Round in 2017
Maxterial, Inc. is a company based in Richmond, California, founded in 2015, that specializes in the development of superhydrophobic materials to address issues such as corrosion, biofouling, and ice formation. By modifying the surface shape or texture of materials, Maxterial employs an advanced coating technology that mimics natural strategies, like the self-cleaning properties of the lotus leaf. This innovative approach significantly reduces the contact area of objects and droplets with the material's surface, enhancing its resistance to environmental effects. The company's method is affordable and easily integrated into existing manufacturing processes, offering safer and more environmentally friendly solutions for industries seeking effective corrosion prevention and wear resistance without the use of hazardous chemicals.

Super Heroic

Seed Round in 2017
Super Heroic, Inc. is a company that specializes in the design and manufacture of technology-enabled footwear and apparel for children. Founded in 2016 and based in Oakland, California, Super Heroic aims to empower children through play. Its flagship product, the TMBLR v1 shoe, features a unique design that eliminates laces and sock liners, incorporating a dual-density sole for enhanced flexibility and stability. In addition to footwear, the company has developed an application that helps families find activities, discover and rate playgrounds, participate in healthy challenges, and accurately measure children's feet for proper shoe sizing. Through its innovative products and services, Super Heroic encourages children to engage in active play while ensuring comfort and support.

Knit Health

Seed Round in 2017
Knit Health, Inc. is focused on enhancing sleep quality for families through its innovative product, Knit, a device that monitors children's sleep patterns. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, the company utilizes advanced computer vision and machine learning technologies to gather insights on children's sleep health. The device identifies when a child is in bed and analyzes their pose, position, and breathing patterns, integrating decades of sleep research to predict their sleep stages. The mission of Knit Health is to provide families with personalized feedback and actionable insights to improve their sleep without the need for wearable technology. Founded by three parents with backgrounds in design and technology, the multidisciplinary team aims to create impactful solutions for family health.

Deep Sentinel

Series A in 2017
Deep Sentinel Corp. develops advanced home protection systems that utilize artificial intelligence to enhance security. Founded by David Selinger in 2016 and based in Pleasanton, California, the company focuses on creating effective crime prevention devices, including security cameras and alarms. Its innovative technology combines AI and computer vision to analyze video streams and contextual information to detect threats in real time. This enables proactive intervention before a potential crime occurs, thereby enhancing the safety of homes and businesses. With a research and development office in Taiwan, Deep Sentinel aims to differentiate itself in the competitive security market through a strong emphasis on user experience and cutting-edge technology.

The Level Hot Pantry

Series A in 2017
The Level Hot Pantry is AI software with built-in computing power. They offer services for using visual thermal cameras to identify food and monitor cooking progress. They offer cooking algorithms and our patented RF system.

WorkFlowy

Seed Round in 2017
WorkFlowy, Inc. is based in San Francisco, California, and offers WorkFlowy, an organizational tool designed to enhance productivity and organization. This versatile application allows users to create hierarchical lists and serves various purposes, including managing personal to-dos, collaborating on team projects, taking notes, writing research papers, and planning events. Its intuitive interface enables users to utilize it as an alternative to traditional text editors and spreadsheets, making it easy to capture and organize thoughts, project plans, and meeting notes. WorkFlowy is favored for its simplicity and effectiveness, allowing individuals to keep their ideas organized throughout the day.

Bright Funds

Convertible Note in 2017
Bright Funds, Inc. is a philanthropic platform founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California. The company focuses on enhancing individual and workplace giving by managing funds for selected nonprofits that address critical social issues such as environmental protection, access to clean water, basic education, poverty alleviation, accessible healthcare, and disaster response. Bright Funds provides tools for program administration and employee engagement, enabling companies to implement effective corporate social responsibility strategies. Through its platform, it offers managed donation disbursement and real-time analytics, helping employees track their social impact and connect with causes that matter to them. This approach empowers everyday donors to become strategic philanthropists and fosters meaningful contributions to communities both locally and globally.

Currant

Seed Round in 2016
Currant, Inc. is a company that specializes in smart home products, particularly a smart outlet that allows users to monitor and manage their energy consumption. By providing tools for viewing and analyzing electricity usage, Currant empowers consumers to optimize their energy habits without compromising on comfort and convenience. Founded in 2015, the company is based in Palo Alto, California, and sells its products online.

Cooler

Seed Round in 2016
A GIF-powered conversation platform for streaming TV & video fans

SwarmSales

Seed Round in 2016
SwarmSales, Inc. is a Sales-as-a-Service marketplace that facilitates connections between businesses and sales professionals to help close deals with targeted accounts. Founded in 2015 and based in Pleasanton, California, the platform allows companies to search for sales professionals by either company name or individual name, ensuring they can find professionals who possess existing relationships and relevant experience in their target markets. By leveraging account-based intelligence, SwarmSales enables collaboration between enterprises and sales experts, fostering quality introductions to key decision-makers.

Threadloom

Seed Round in 2016
Threadloom, Inc. is a Palo Alto-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in developing an online search platform designed for community forums. The company's mission is to enhance the authenticity of online shopping experiences. It offers a browser extension called Primary, which extracts unfiltered product reviews from various forums across the internet, presenting them in a user-friendly interface. The Threadloom data engine supports this service by mapping billions of forum posts across numerous interest categories from over 1,000 forums, reaching more than 100 million users. Through Primary and its associated publisher widgets, Threadloom delivers niche product insights to millions of shoppers each month.

Throne

Venture Round in 2016
THRONE is a developer of a social marketplace focused on sneaker and streetwear culture. The platform encourages users to buy, sell, and discover sneakers and streetwear items, facilitating online transactions and enhancing user engagement. Through its mobile application, THRONE provides notifications and updates, allowing users to stay informed about the latest offerings in the market. The company aims to build a community that connects enthusiasts and fosters a culture around sneaker and streetwear fashion.

RadioPublic

Seed Round in 2016
RadioPublic is an innovative online platform that enhances the podcasting experience for both listeners and creators. It facilitates the discovery and engagement of new podcasts while providing tools for podcasters to connect with their audience and monetize their content. The platform includes features such as embedded web audio players, native podcast applications, and podcast marketing websites. By integrating these resources, RadioPublic supports podcasters in growing their audience and achieving success with their audio storytelling endeavors.

Fleet

Seed Round in 2016
Previously known as Shipstr, Fleet is efficiently streamlining the commercial shipping industry through a cloud-based platform. Fleet provides a cloud-based platform that businesses can use to book transportation for international freight. Fleet is the first platform to address the needs of shippers moving commercial freight overseas. Fleet provides instant quotes, improved decision making by showing provider lead times, ratings and reliability, direct access to all of the service providers, and a team room to communicate directly with service providers for status and view shipping documents.

Forge

Seed Round in 2016
Forge Technologies, Inc. is a workforce management software company that specializes in talent sharing and flexible scheduling for hourly employees. Established in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Forge provides businesses with tools to hire, schedule, and retain their workforce across various sectors, including retail, hospitality, logistics, and healthcare. The platform allows employers to connect with candidates, conduct background checks, and monitor employee performance through daily feedback and attendance tracking. Additionally, it offers features for rewarding high-performing employees. As of February 2020, Forge operates as a subsidiary of WorkJam, Inc.

Bright Funds

Seed Round in 2016
Bright Funds, Inc. is a philanthropic platform founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California. The company focuses on enhancing individual and workplace giving by managing funds for selected nonprofits that address critical social issues such as environmental protection, access to clean water, basic education, poverty alleviation, accessible healthcare, and disaster response. Bright Funds provides tools for program administration and employee engagement, enabling companies to implement effective corporate social responsibility strategies. Through its platform, it offers managed donation disbursement and real-time analytics, helping employees track their social impact and connect with causes that matter to them. This approach empowers everyday donors to become strategic philanthropists and fosters meaningful contributions to communities both locally and globally.
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