Urban-X

Urban-X is an accelerator founded in 2016 and based in Brooklyn, New York, that focuses on fostering startups dedicated to urban solutions with an emphasis on climate and social impact. Built by MINI and Urban Us, Urban-X offers guidance in areas such as design, manufacturing, engineering, marketing, community building, and branding. The accelerator provides office space and runs programs aimed at nurturing innovation in key sectors, including the built environment, food waste, water, energy, infrastructure, mobility, and community development. By connecting startups with a network of founders, investors, companies, and city officials, Urban-X supports the growth of impactful ventures that address pressing urban challenges.

Micah Kotch

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Urban Spark

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Singularity Energy

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Singularity Energy, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It specializes in developing innovative solutions for real-time carbon tracking and energy management to assist corporate customers in visualizing and optimizing their energy usage and carbon emissions. Utilizing artificial intelligence, the company's platform integrates real-time CO2 signals from the grid, enabling organizations to manage their energy resources more effectively and achieve co-optimization of costs and emissions. Singularity Energy aims to provide transparency and confidence to climate regulators, sustainability directors, and clean technology product leaders, moving away from traditional carbon reporting methods to meet ambitious sustainability targets.

Oonee

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Oonee builds, finances, and operates automated bike parking infrastructure that humanizes public spaces. It is driven on changing the mobility game in cities by building a network of smart, modular, pods that provide secure parking for bikes and scooters on the interior while providing public space amenities on the exterior. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York.

Urbio

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Urbio is a software that helps the key actors of the urban energy transition discover the most efficient solutions to achieve their environmental and economic goals.

OneRoof

Pre Seed Round in 2021
OneRoof is a platform that connects people living in the same building to become a community and be more resourceful. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York.

Domatic

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Domatic, Inc. manufactures electrical hardware components, such as circuit boards, microchips, thermostats, sensors, and Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) controls for buildings. Additionally it manufactures energy monitoring devices and offers lighting services. Further, it provides a management and data analytics platform for sustainable buildings. Domatic, Inc. was founded in 2019 and is based in Palo Alto, California.

Builders Patch

Pre Seed Round in 2021
We work with builders to manage their deal from acquisition to finance on one collaborative platform that allows all partners to access all information, analytics in real time. We help raise construction finance efficiently and easily through our marketplace.

Farmshelf

Convertible Note in 2021
Farmshelf Corp. is a Brooklyn-based company that designs and manages modular urban farms, allowing customers to cultivate their own fruits and vegetables. Founded in 2015, Farmshelf provides a smart indoor farming solution that utilizes an automated hydroponic system to grow food more efficiently than traditional methods. This system requires less water and eliminates the need for packaging, pesticides, and food waste. With over 50 varieties of leafy greens, herbs, and microgreens available, Farmshelf enables both home growers and commercial establishments, such as restaurants, to produce fresh produce on-site, significantly reducing food transportation distances. The plug-and-play nature of Farmshelf’s products allows users to easily monitor and care for their plants while benefiting from analytics on plant growth.

Aquagenuity

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Aquagenuity, Inc. develops a business intelligence tool, which uses big data to help consumers, corporations, and smart cities to track hyperlocal water quality in real time and monitor water’s impact on health and sustainability. It provides an application, which allows consumers to put in their zip code and find out exactly what's in their local water, and get real-time notifications and recommendations on what to do about it. It also has dashboards for corporations and municipalities that make water quality data visual and easy to access. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Resonant Link

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Resonant Link LLC manufactures and develops wireless charging solutions by leveraging coil technology. Its products include Resonant Link’s multi-layer self-resonant structure (MSRS). It serves robot, drone, and electric vehicles industries throughout the world. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Shelburne, Vermont.

Climate Robotics

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Climate Robotics develops robotics and artificial intelligence to sequester carbon, fight climate change, and improve soils. Its pyrobots identifies degraded or blighted tracts of land in urban and peri-urban areas and convert them into the biomass waste on-site into biochar. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in USA.

Mobilyze.ai

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Mobilyze.ai Corporation is a data analytics platform that optimizes the location of electric charging stations. It provides the analytical framework needed to optimize investments in electric vehicle charging, using a spatial data-analytics platform to predict the likelihood of EV adoption and the utilization of new charging stations at prospective sites. Currently, the platform is used by automakers, electric utilities, oil companies, charging networks, city managers and others in the mobility ecosystem. The company was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Xtelligent

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Xtelligent Inc, an algorithm and artificial intelligence company, develops a control system for traffic signals that integrates a range of sensor data to adaptively control signal timing to optimize traffic flow using machine learning. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

Adiona

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Adiona Pty Ltd is an Australian company specializing in AI-powered optimization software solutions tailored for logistics, supply chain, and mobile workforce management. Founded in 2017 and based in Sydney, Adiona offers products like the FlexOps API, which automates delivery and scheduling for both fixed and on-demand fleets, and FlexOps Command, designed to assist small independent fleets and individual contractors with visualization and planning tools. The company leverages advanced algorithms to optimize logistics processes, aiming to enhance efficiency in urbanized environments amidst growing congestion and eCommerce demands. By utilizing existing data, Adiona's solutions focus on minimizing costs, time, and distance in transportation and delivery, addressing significant environmental concerns associated with the transport sector. Adiona has received recognition and support from notable investors, including Telstra and BMW, and has been awarded for its innovative contributions to the industry.

Unety

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Unety operates an online platform that automates financial underwriting for the retrofit finance market, significantly reducing the time required for obtaining funding from weeks to mere seconds. Founded in 2019 and based in Washington, D.C., Unety addresses the challenge faced by 90% of commercial properties that struggle to access capital necessary for building repairs and upgrades. By connecting building owners and contractors with suitable capital providers, Unety empowers them to make informed financial decisions and enhances their ability to secure funding for renewable power generation and other improvements.

ChargeLab

Pre Seed Round in 2020
ChargeLab Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in developing a hardware-agnostic electronic vehicle charging management platform. Founded in 2015, ChargeLab does not manufacture EV chargers; instead, it offers software solutions that enhance the functionality of existing chargers, making them smarter and more user-friendly. The company's platform connects, manages, and monetizes charging stations, catering to a diverse clientele that includes government entities, multinational real estate investment trusts, parking operators, and property managers. By integrating its technology with various charging hardware, ChargeLab aims to streamline the electric vehicle charging experience for users and operators alike.

GlacierGrid

Pre Seed Round in 2020
CoInspect is a technology startup whose mission is to protect our food and our planet. We build technology to ensure food safety and sustainability from farm to fork. Our IoT-based 24/7 temperature monitoring sensors and mobile checklist app eliminate food waste, improve safety and reduce refrigeration emissions, protecting millions worldwide. We’re deployed across 5,000+ restaurants, retailers and manufacturers with leading brands including Starbucks, McDonalds, TGI Fridays, Chick-fil-A, and 7-Eleven. Founded by experienced entrepreneurs from Harvard and Columbia, we’re a mission-driven team passionate about making the world better and safer. We are based in San Francisco and supported by renowned venture capitalists including D.E. Shaw and Social Capital.

FIRMUS

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Firmus helps construction companies learn from their mistakes and detect design and coordination issues. Our AI engine rationalizes issues from millions of reports and presents the identified errors prioritized by cost and complexity and grouped by discipline. Firmus brings an intelligent issue tracking interface to communicate with the team and seamless integration to its current information workflows.

Metalmark Innovations

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Metalmark creates nanostructured materials that destroy submicron scale airborne pollutants and toxins to support healthy indoor air quality. It aims to address the challenges associated with air pollution and climate change. The company's air cleaning technology utilizes catalytic materials to filter the air with nanoscale precision. It was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

EVA

Seed Round in 2019
Electric Visionary Aircrafts, Inc., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal, specializes in designing landing and charging stations for drones and electric flying vehicles. The company also manufactures battery-enabled aircraft, contributing to the advancement of drone technology. EVA aims to facilitate drone applications by developing a network of drone control and charging stations, thereby enhancing connectivity between cities and countries. In addition to its main office in Portugal, EVA has established offices in Toulouse and Paris, France; Doha, Qatar; and Tokyo, Japan.

Hades

Seed Round in 2019
Hades utilizes artificial intelligence to improve urban drainage systems. It is dedicated to meeting the challenges of urbanization through the use of deep learning techniques, cloud computing, and data analysis to help cities become more sustainable and resilient.

Unety

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Unety operates an online platform that automates financial underwriting for the retrofit finance market, significantly reducing the time required for obtaining funding from weeks to mere seconds. Founded in 2019 and based in Washington, D.C., Unety addresses the challenge faced by 90% of commercial properties that struggle to access capital necessary for building repairs and upgrades. By connecting building owners and contractors with suitable capital providers, Unety empowers them to make informed financial decisions and enhances their ability to secure funding for renewable power generation and other improvements.

GlacierGrid

Seed Round in 2019
CoInspect is a technology startup whose mission is to protect our food and our planet. We build technology to ensure food safety and sustainability from farm to fork. Our IoT-based 24/7 temperature monitoring sensors and mobile checklist app eliminate food waste, improve safety and reduce refrigeration emissions, protecting millions worldwide. We’re deployed across 5,000+ restaurants, retailers and manufacturers with leading brands including Starbucks, McDonalds, TGI Fridays, Chick-fil-A, and 7-Eleven. Founded by experienced entrepreneurs from Harvard and Columbia, we’re a mission-driven team passionate about making the world better and safer. We are based in San Francisco and supported by renowned venture capitalists including D.E. Shaw and Social Capital.

Stae

Series A in 2019
Stae is a company that collaborates with local governments to enhance their data-sharing capabilities and improve operational efficiency. By providing municipalities with tools to integrate and manage diverse data sources, Stae helps cities derive meaningful insights that support compliance, taxation, and procurement processes. The company's platform aims to foster innovation and drive performance, giving cities a competitive advantage in managing their technological and ecological resources effectively. Through these partnerships, Stae empowers urban areas to leverage data for better decision-making and improved service delivery.

Evolve Energy

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Evolve Energy Inc. is an energy company based in Houston, Texas, founded in 2018 by Michael Lee and Samit Shah. The company focuses on helping consumers reduce their energy costs and carbon emissions by leveraging artificial intelligence and Internet of Things (IoT) technology. Evolve Energy provides a platform that optimizes energy usage by connecting smart devices, such as thermostats, and utilizing real-time pricing to shift consumption to periods when electricity is cheaper and greener. By offering electricity at wholesale rates and promoting the use of renewable energy sources, Evolve Energy enables customers to minimize their environmental impact while saving money on their energy bills. As of September 2020, Evolve Energy operates as a subsidiary of Octopus Energy Limited.

3AM Innovations

Pre Seed Round in 2019
3AM Innovations has partnered with experts around the globe to solve this age-old problem. It has designed a solution that utilizes state-of-the-art sensors, communication technologies, and software called FLARE – an acronym for Firefighter Location and Rescue Equipment. FLARE creates a self-contained mesh network that monitors, records, and reports a firefighter’s movements, location, and surrounding temperature in real-time. FLARE is a solution designed by firefighters for firefighters and will improve the safety and outcomes for the men and women who risk their lives daily.

Hubbster

Funding Round in 2019
Hubbster Inc. is a company that offers an on-demand service for outdoor games and exercise equipment, enhancing recreational facilities within local communities. Founded in 2019 by Peter Just and Caroline de Francqueville Hansen and based in Brooklyn, New York, Hubbster provides a solution called Hubs, which makes a variety of outdoor games and activities accessible around the clock. The service combines outdoor recreational equipment, sports gear, design, and technology, catering to both public and private shared spaces. Through this innovative approach, Hubbster aims to promote physical activity and community engagement.

Food for All

Funding Round in 2019
Food for All Technologies, Inc. is a company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that operates an application designed to connect users with unsold food from local restaurants, thereby addressing the issue of food waste. Founded in October 2016, the company emerged from a collaborative concept developed with the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. By offering quality food at reduced prices, Food for All aims to make meals more affordable while simultaneously preventing perfectly good food from being wasted. The initiative garnered significant support through a Kickstarter campaign, with contributions from over 650 individuals across the United States. The company has since expanded its operations to additional locations worldwide.

Pi Variables

Funding Round in 2019
Pi Variables, Inc. is a family-owned technology company based in Tustin, California, specializing in the development, manufacturing, and support of intelligent devices for the transportation industry. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on enhancing the safety of personnel working on roadways, including those in work zones, law enforcement, fire services, utility maintenance, and maritime navigation. Pi Variables' products are designed to address the unique challenges faced by these professionals and are available in various regions, including the United States, Europe, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Japan, and the Middle East. With a background in the medical field, the company's team emphasizes a strong culture of customer service in its operations.

Varuna

Funding Round in 2019
Varuna helps water utility leaders to effectively manage a water system.The Varuna platform collects, analyzes, and displays relevant operational and business data. The platform enables the utility to perform real-time water quality monitoring using advanced sensors, predict quality issues using machine learning, determine their resource needs, and generate up-to-date mandated reports with a few clicks. Varuna was founded in 2018 by Seyi Fabode, Jamail Carter, and Chris Karr.

Covetool

Seed Round in 2019
Cove.tool has developed a game-changing machine learning technology that helps users discover smarter ways to make their buildings energy efficient while saving on construction cost. The software builds smart, accurate models in a tenth of the time to help users explore a range of building alternatives and sort out the best one.

Circuit

Seed Round in 2019
Provider of micro-transition services intended to be offered through electric cars. The company's services uses electric vehicles which can be booked through application which are provided with responsible and efficient drivers, enabling users to access their shuttle service at their convenience.

Thrilling

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Thrilling Inc. is an e-commerce platform specializing in vintage and secondhand merchandise, offering a curated selection of clothing, shoes, bags, and accessories from boutiques across the United States. Founded in 2018 and based in Burbank, California, the platform currently features items from 100 stores located in 15 cities. Thrilling aims to provide consumers with a unique shopping experience by connecting them with high-quality, pre-loved fashion.

Circuit

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Provider of micro-transition services intended to be offered through electric cars. The company's services uses electric vehicles which can be booked through application which are provided with responsible and efficient drivers, enabling users to access their shuttle service at their convenience.

Gradient

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Gradient, also known as Treau, Inc., is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in designing and developing environmentally friendly heating and air conditioning solutions for residential use. Founded in 2017, Gradient focuses on creating products that not only improve energy efficiency but also enhance user experience and ease of installation. The company's mission centers on providing innovative climate control systems that align with a sustainable future, making them a compelling option for homeowners seeking more pleasant and responsible alternatives to traditional heating and cooling systems.

Borrow

Seed Round in 2018
Launched in August 2017, Borrow (joinborrow.com) is a flat-fee short term car leasing service. With its proprietary subscription platform, Borrow enables customers to ‘subscribe’ to three, six, or nine month renewable subscriptions to a pre-owned electric vehicle as well as take advantage of an engaging mix of concierge services, partner deals, perks, treats and discounts available over the lifetime of the subscription. Borrow is perfect for consumers relocating for work or school who need short-term transportation, those looking for an inexpensive alternative to ride-sharing and individuals who don’t want to commit to a traditional years-long automotive lease. Borrow's lineup of electric vehicles give users an array of models to choose from depending on the specific lifestyle and financial needs of each user. Signing up is simple and with just a few steps on the Borrow website, Borrow's users can choose to subscribe to a variety of electric vehicles at all different price points -- no stressful dealership visit, large sums of money for down payments or the hassle of insurance and DMV services. Borrow's service simplifies the complexity of automotive acquisition, ownership, and maintenance through its premium all-electric service.

RoadBotics

Seed Round in 2018
RoadBotics empowers governments and communities to make objective, data-driven decisions about their public infrastructure assets. We automate image mapping and road assessments, generating interactive maps, unbiased ratings, and practical tools to save time and taxpayer dollars for hundreds of communities across the country and around the world.

BuildStream

Pre Seed Round in 2018
BuildStream Ltd. is a technology company based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2018. It specializes in developing an Internet of Things (IoT) and machine learning platform aimed at digitizing heavy construction equipment. The platform allows equipment owners to communicate in real time with site teams and self-diagnose maintenance issues, enhancing operational efficiency. Additionally, BuildStream connects independent contractors in the infrastructure sector with hiring projects, offering a streamlined hiring service that is significantly faster and more cost-effective than traditional recruitment methods. The company also supports independent contractors through Income Share Agreements, facilitating access to essential training that can help advance their careers, addressing financial barriers that often hinder professional development.

GreenQ

Pre Seed Round in 2018
GreenQ Ltd. is an innovative company specializing in the manufacturing of electronic sensors for Internet of Things (IoT) devices, specifically designed for garbage trucks. Founded in 2015 and based in Jerusalem, Israel, with an office in Santa Monica, California, GreenQ's technology facilitates smart waste management by enabling real-time data collection on waste pickup processes without manual activation. Their hardware, which includes sensors for smart loading, grappling, and lifting, integrates seamlessly with existing waste collection operations, optimizing scheduling, routing, and fleet management. GreenQ's solutions empower municipalities and waste collection vendors to reduce costs and emissions while enhancing service quality for residents. By leveraging advanced data analytics, the company aims to contribute to the development of sustainable and efficient cities, aligning with the broader Smart City concept.

Toggle

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Toggle is a company based in the United States that specializes in robotics as a service (RaaS) for the construction industry, specifically focusing on the assembly of rebar cages for reinforced concrete. The company has developed two-arm robotic platforms and proprietary jig designs that enable the construction of rebar structures directly from computer blueprints, allowing for greater precision and efficiency in construction processes. By integrating industrial robotics and automation into traditional construction methods, Toggle aims to transform the way infrastructure and buildings are created, addressing the increasing complexity of modern construction projects.

Qucit

Venture Round in 2018
Qucit SAS, founded in 2014 and based in Begles, France, focuses on enhancing urban services through artificial intelligence and data analytics. The company develops applications that deliver critical information related to traffic management, parking availability for vehicles and bicycles, and the comfort of public spaces. Qucit’s offerings include products like BikePredict User, BikePredict Redistribution, and BikePredict Placement. The company serves a diverse clientele, including cities, real estate developers, urban operators, and transportation agencies, providing them with tools and insights to optimize their services. By leveraging data and engineering, Qucit aims to improve the efficiency of urban operators and facilitate the management of increasing urban populations.

Near Space Labs

Seed Round in 2018
Near Space Labs is an aerial imagery and earth observation company, Near Space Labs' imagery makes it easy to monitor assets and gain remote access over broad or specific areas. Near Space Labs offers cloud-based delivery of fully processed images through its API. The company provides frictionless, affordable imaging for insurance, utilities, infrastructure, conservation, smart cities, retail, energy, government, and disaster response.

Blueprint Power

Series A in 2018
Blueprint Power Technologies, Inc. is a New York-based technology company that specializes in developing machine-learning tools for the management and market transactions of energy assets. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on transforming buildings into power plants by automating energy solutions for real estate applications. By enabling regional groups of real estate companies to optimize their portfolios, Blueprint Power helps generate excess energy supply, which can be sold to meet the increasing demand for high-quality electricity. The company is supported by a team of experienced innovators from leading firms and backed by prominent leaders and investors from the real estate, energy, and technology sectors.

nello

Convertible Note in 2018
Nello is a technology company focused on enhancing urban living by providing keyless access solutions for multi-family residences. The company offers an intercom upgrade that enables users to control their intercom units via smartphone, facilitating seamless access to their buildings. This innovation not only simplifies entry for residents but also supports convenient and cost-effective unattended deliveries and pickups, thereby streamlining daily life in urban environments. Through its products, nello aims to improve accessibility and convenience for both residents and service providers.

Park Diamond

Seed Round in 2018
Park & Diamond, Inc. designs and manufactures ultra-portable and collapsible cycling helmets, providing a practical alternative to traditional bulky designs. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. Its innovative helmets feature a compact design, interchangeable skins, and hand-washable layers, ensuring ease of use and maintenance. These helmets are engineered to absorb and dissipate energy effectively, offering essential protection for cyclists and kick scooter riders. Additionally, the helmets provide ultraviolet protection, enhancing their functionality for outdoor use.

Rentlogic

Seed Round in 2018
RentLogic Corporation operates a platform that evaluates and rates the quality of multi-family residential buildings in New York City. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, the company assesses approximately 1.1 million apartment buildings, assigning grades of A, B, C, or F based on comprehensive physical inspections and established health and safety standards. The grading system utilizes public data from city agencies and was developed in consultation with various stakeholders in the housing sector to ensure fairness and credibility. In addition to its grading services, RentLogic connects building owners with residents, facilitating improved communication and transparency in the rental market.

Park Diamond

Seed Round in 2018
Park & Diamond, Inc. designs and manufactures ultra-portable and collapsible cycling helmets, providing a practical alternative to traditional bulky designs. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. Its innovative helmets feature a compact design, interchangeable skins, and hand-washable layers, ensuring ease of use and maintenance. These helmets are engineered to absorb and dissipate energy effectively, offering essential protection for cyclists and kick scooter riders. Additionally, the helmets provide ultraviolet protection, enhancing their functionality for outdoor use.

ODN

Seed Round in 2018
Open Data Nation combines detailed public records and industry expertise to reveal new, leading indicators of risks that threaten lives and livelihoods in cities. It utilizes location-based driving data and open data to predict where car crashes are likely and help auto insurance carriers and city Vision Zero Initiatives prevent crashes and save lives.

Avvir

Seed Round in 2018
Avvir unleashes the latent potential of BIM technology by finally closing the feedback loop and keeping building models continuously up-to-date. This enables construction teams to closely monitor progress and catch mistakes before major rework is required. We achieve this by automating the processes around data acquisition, visualization, and analysis, so that BIM updates can be made in hours rather than weeks.

ClearRoad

Seed Round in 2018
ClearRoad is reassessing the value of public space and building the funding infrastructure for the future of mobility. The ClearRoad IoT platform facilitates the monetization of roads by government agencies across North America through road usage pricing. It flexibly operates under any programmatic and regulatory designs, across a range of existing and planned vehicle usage identification technologies. The company has already established itself in this nascent space, with existing per-mile programs in Oregon and Washington State, and partnerships with established leaders in the tolling and telematics industries. If we’re going to get the congestion pricing we need to reduce traffic in our cities, government agencies will need help to automate toll road pricing for any section of road without the need for traditional proprietary hardware infrastructure.

Campsyte

Seed Round in 2018
Campsyte, Inc. is an online platform based in San Francisco, California, that facilitates the booking of outdoor spaces for various social gatherings. Founded in 2014, the company aims to unlock hidden outdoor locations within urban areas, providing venues for activities such as barbecues, birthdays, corporate events, and happy hours. By making unique outdoor spaces easily accessible, Campsyte seeks to enhance social interactions and foster a sense of community and belonging among city dwellers. The platform is designed to offer affordable and personalized options, ultimately aspiring to create happier urban environments through memorable outdoor experiences.

VERSATILE

Seed Round in 2018
VERSATILE uses machine learning and AI to optimize construction processes. It captures and analyzes data points to deliver real-time insights on job site performance and streamline decision-making. Mounted under the hook of any crane, this first-of-its-kind technology offers unparalleled production data on any job site including information on materials, redundancies, construction progress, and crane utilization. It was founded in 2016 and headquartered in Los Altos, California.

Sapient Industries

Seed Round in 2018
SAPIENT INDUSTRIES, INC. provides Automated Energy Management System(AEMS). The company offers tools that uses machine learning to control the power supply; reduce energy waste; and provide insights into the types of plugged in devices and their real time power consumption. It also provides outlets and occupancy sensors that collect data and learn about building and its occupants to eliminate energy waste. The company offers its services to residential and commercial building operators. SAPIENT INDUSTRIES, INC. was founded in 2017 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Circuit

Seed Round in 2018
Provider of micro-transition services intended to be offered through electric cars. The company's services uses electric vehicles which can be booked through application which are provided with responsible and efficient drivers, enabling users to access their shuttle service at their convenience.

Blueprint Power

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Blueprint Power Technologies, Inc. is a New York-based technology company that specializes in developing machine-learning tools for the management and market transactions of energy assets. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on transforming buildings into power plants by automating energy solutions for real estate applications. By enabling regional groups of real estate companies to optimize their portfolios, Blueprint Power helps generate excess energy supply, which can be sold to meet the increasing demand for high-quality electricity. The company is supported by a team of experienced innovators from leading firms and backed by prominent leaders and investors from the real estate, energy, and technology sectors.

Hosta Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Hosta Labs Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in developing an application that transforms images and videos of living spaces into a 3-D model-powered home management platform. The company's technology automates the analysis of interior structures, primarily serving property insurance carriers. This application provides detailed insights into accurate replacement values, risks during the underwriting process, and the assessment of raw material quantities and mitigation measures in the claims process. By simplifying the home renovation and insurance processes, Hosta Labs aims to enhance efficiency and accuracy in property management.

Upshift

Seed Round in 2017
Upshift, Inc. offers car subscription services in the San Francisco area, catering to both personal and business needs. Founded in 2012 and based in Oakland, California, the company provides a convenient alternative to traditional car ownership. Its platform allows users to subscribe to monthly plans or pay per trip, delivering clean vehicles, such as a Prius, directly to customers. Upshift's services include concierge options, vehicle pickup, parking, insurance, and maintenance, ensuring a hassle-free experience. The company's model aims to reduce carbon emissions and the need for parking spaces by minimizing the number of cars on the road, making it easier for individuals and businesses to access transportation without the responsibilities of ownership.

Lunewave

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Lunewave Inc. manufactures Luneburg Lens-based Antenna and Automotive Radar Sensor System. It serves the telecommunication, aerospace/defense, automotive, and specialized research sector. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Tucson, Arizona.

Qucit

Venture Round in 2017
Qucit SAS, founded in 2014 and based in Begles, France, focuses on enhancing urban services through artificial intelligence and data analytics. The company develops applications that deliver critical information related to traffic management, parking availability for vehicles and bicycles, and the comfort of public spaces. Qucit’s offerings include products like BikePredict User, BikePredict Redistribution, and BikePredict Placement. The company serves a diverse clientele, including cities, real estate developers, urban operators, and transportation agencies, providing them with tools and insights to optimize their services. By leveraging data and engineering, Qucit aims to improve the efficiency of urban operators and facilitate the management of increasing urban populations.

RoadBotics

Seed Round in 2017
RoadBotics empowers governments and communities to make objective, data-driven decisions about their public infrastructure assets. We automate image mapping and road assessments, generating interactive maps, unbiased ratings, and practical tools to save time and taxpayer dollars for hundreds of communities across the country and around the world.

Contextere

Seed Round in 2017
contextere is an industrial software company focused on human performance. Our intelligent personal agent delivers actionable insights to the last tactical mile. Anywhere warm hands touch cold steel contextere answers the simple question – Now What? Global 2000 companies capture value through increased productivity and safety while reducing equipment downtime.

Sencity

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Sencity Corp develops and offers human engagement platform that re-imagines the city interfaces and repurposes connected public furniture. It enables positive behavioral shift, interactions between people and everyday public furniture devices, and information and real-time data sharing. The company provides TetraBIN, a connected trash bin that rewards for waste disposal. Sencity Corp was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York.

Upcycles

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Upcycles is a United States-based company that specializes in the design and development of human-electric cargo tricycles, specifically engineered for transporting goods in urban settings. These tricycles feature a spacious, open deck platform capable of carrying heavy loads and are equipped with safety features such as integrated brakes, turn lights, and horns. The elevated rider position enhances visibility, while throttle control offers electric assistance to improve balance. Upcycles' fleet contributes to zero-emissions delivery solutions, making it an appealing option for delivery services in cities like New York. By providing a reliable and efficient alternative amid the growing trend toward automation in delivery technology, Upcycles positions itself as a socially responsible choice for last-mile logistics.

Citiesense

Seed Round in 2017
Citiesense, LLC operates a marketing platform to promote real estate development projects in New York, Bridgeport, Derby, and New Haven. Its platform helps municipalities to manage and promote information about growth and development initiatives and track progress. The company’s platform also helps property owners, developers, and brokers to showcase available listings with development projects. Citiesense, LLC was founded in 2013 and is based in New Haven, Connecticut.

REVMAX.io

Seed Round in 2017
REVMAX technology is used to efficiently route vehicles based on demand. The proprietary routing system is specifically designed for fleets of on-demand vehicles. We forecast rider demand to determine optimal vehicle positioning in anticipation of ride requests. The routing system keeps the overall fleet in balance while consistently choosing the most efficient route for each individual trip. Our mission is to maximize vehicle utilization and therefore save time, money and fuel while reducing street congestion and pollution.

WearWorks

Seed Round in 2017
WearWorks is a haptics design company based in New York, specializing in developing innovative products that convey information through touch. Their flagship product, the WAYBAND™, is a wearable haptic navigation device designed specifically for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. This device guides users to their destinations using vibrations, allowing them to receive navigational information without relying on visual or auditory cues. By offloading sensory demands from the eyes and ears, the WAYBAND™ offers a more intuitive way to navigate the environment, enhancing independence and mobility for its users.

Aō Air

Seed Round in 2017
Aō Air is working to enable those in polluted megacities from Beijing to London to take back the streets. Our patented technology is independently validated to be up to 50x better than leading masks on the market.

Envairo

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Envairo operates as a platform that quantifies space use to optimize workplaces. It serves office tenants, HVAC contractors, and building owners. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Brooklyn, New York.

Numina

Seed Round in 2017
Numina is a technology company that has developed a computer vision sensing platform aimed at enhancing urban planning and infrastructure. The platform measures and analyzes the movement of pedestrians, bicycles, vehicles, and other objects in public spaces, providing valuable data to city planners and transportation departments. By delivering insights into volume counts, paths, speeds, and interactions, Numina enables municipalities to design more walkable and bikeable environments while ensuring equity and responsiveness in urban development. The company emphasizes privacy by preventing the collection of personally identifiable information, offering intelligence without surveillance. Founded in 2014 and supported by various foundations and investment groups, Numina operates from St. Louis, Missouri, and New York, New York, contributing to the evolution of urban automation and planning.

Farmshelf

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Farmshelf Corp. is a Brooklyn-based company that designs and manages modular urban farms, allowing customers to cultivate their own fruits and vegetables. Founded in 2015, Farmshelf provides a smart indoor farming solution that utilizes an automated hydroponic system to grow food more efficiently than traditional methods. This system requires less water and eliminates the need for packaging, pesticides, and food waste. With over 50 varieties of leafy greens, herbs, and microgreens available, Farmshelf enables both home growers and commercial establishments, such as restaurants, to produce fresh produce on-site, significantly reducing food transportation distances. The plug-and-play nature of Farmshelf’s products allows users to easily monitor and care for their plants while benefiting from analytics on plant growth.

Knot

Seed Round in 2016
KNOT develops compact transportation systems for smart cities, green campuses, and easy riders. The product includes three parts: compact and modular locking solution, foldable kick scooters, and smart mobile application for localization and sharing. Behind it we have an AI based predictive algorithms to optimize the maintenance and operational service and make city mobility profitable. KNOT is a France-based company that was founded in 2016.

Samocat Sharing Ltd

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Samocat Sharing Ltd is a company that operates a network of automated kick scooter sharing systems. Founded in 2016 and based in Moscow, Russia, the company also has offices in Strasbourg, France, and New York, New York. Samocat Sharing Ltd offers a mobile application that enables users to rent kick scooters from sharing stations. The company's services cater to various sectors, including smart cities, corporate environments, parks, campuses, and small businesses.

Multimer

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Using biosensor wearables and location analytics, Multimer helps companies use human experience insights to inform design decisions. The company, a National Science Foundation SBIR award-winning company, grew from Arlene Ducao’s graduate work at MIT, was incubated as part of the MIT E14 Fund, and was accelerated as part of Matter.vc and the SOSV- and BMW-sponsored Urban-X program. Its co-PIs are Arlene Ducao and Ilias Koen, co-founders of DuKode / DuKorp and fellows at the MIT E-Lab.

Numina

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Numina is a technology company that has developed a computer vision sensing platform aimed at enhancing urban planning and infrastructure. The platform measures and analyzes the movement of pedestrians, bicycles, vehicles, and other objects in public spaces, providing valuable data to city planners and transportation departments. By delivering insights into volume counts, paths, speeds, and interactions, Numina enables municipalities to design more walkable and bikeable environments while ensuring equity and responsiveness in urban development. The company emphasizes privacy by preventing the collection of personally identifiable information, offering intelligence without surveillance. Founded in 2014 and supported by various foundations and investment groups, Numina operates from St. Louis, Missouri, and New York, New York, contributing to the evolution of urban automation and planning.

Stae

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Stae is a company that collaborates with local governments to enhance their data-sharing capabilities and improve operational efficiency. By providing municipalities with tools to integrate and manage diverse data sources, Stae helps cities derive meaningful insights that support compliance, taxation, and procurement processes. The company's platform aims to foster innovation and drive performance, giving cities a competitive advantage in managing their technological and ecological resources effectively. Through these partnerships, Stae empowers urban areas to leverage data for better decision-making and improved service delivery.

Beyond

Seed Round in 2016
Beyond is a company based in New York, founded in 2015, that specializes in the manufacturing and rental of electric scooters through a subscription model. This innovative approach aims to enhance convenience, accessibility, safety, and environmental sustainability in transportation. By offering advanced micromobility vehicles, Beyond seeks to empower individuals to travel freely and encourages exploration of their surroundings.

Industrial/Organic

Seed Round in 2016
Industrial/Organic is an organic waste solutions provider that offers infrastructure-as-a-service to waste industry. The company converts food scraps into high-value resources in a distributed facility model.

Buzzware

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Buzzware, Inc. develops charging infrastructure technology for commercial drones. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Hagerstown, Maryland.
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