Viaduct Ventures

Viaduct Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2017 and located in Menlo Park, California. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in startups that operate primarily in the fields of big data, internet of things, fintech, and digital health. Viaduct Ventures seeks to identify and support companies that act as "Data Refineries," providing actionable intelligence to empower businesses. With a preference for investments in Europe and Silicon Valley, the firm aims to foster innovation and drive global impact through its portfolio.

Vadim Balashov

Managing Director

Stewart Guenther

Managing Director

George Zoidze

Venture Partner

11 past transactions

Accern

Series B in 2022
Accern Corporation, based in New York, develops a web surveillance software platform specializing in natural language processing (NLP) solutions tailored for various industries, including financial services and government. Founded in 2014, the company offers a no-code workflow that allows enterprises to automate research and data analysis processes, leveraging over 50,000 classification models and access to billions of rows of public data. Accern's technology enhances operational efficiency and is utilized by hedge funds, asset managers, and equity researchers. The company has formed partnerships with prominent organizations and has been recognized in industry reports, including Gartner's Hype Cycle for Data Science, Machine Learning, and Emerging Technologies in Banking. Accern has attracted significant investment, raising $40 million from various institutional investors, underscoring its position as an innovative leader in the NLP space.

Canvass AI

Series A in 2020
Canvass AI is an AI-based platform focused on enhancing industrial operations. The company offers scalable AI solutions that empower industrial engineers and operators to improve quality, optimize processes, and reduce energy consumption in their daily activities. By providing actionable insights and real-time guidance, Canvass AI enables production teams to adopt AI technologies without needing extensive data science expertise. Its platform complements existing industrial systems, helping companies in sectors such as oil, gas, chemicals, and manufacturing to enhance operational performance, gain a competitive edge, and achieve new sustainability standards.

Accern

Series A in 2020
Accern Corporation, based in New York, develops a web surveillance software platform specializing in natural language processing (NLP) solutions tailored for various industries, including financial services and government. Founded in 2014, the company offers a no-code workflow that allows enterprises to automate research and data analysis processes, leveraging over 50,000 classification models and access to billions of rows of public data. Accern's technology enhances operational efficiency and is utilized by hedge funds, asset managers, and equity researchers. The company has formed partnerships with prominent organizations and has been recognized in industry reports, including Gartner's Hype Cycle for Data Science, Machine Learning, and Emerging Technologies in Banking. Accern has attracted significant investment, raising $40 million from various institutional investors, underscoring its position as an innovative leader in the NLP space.

Tugboat Logic

Seed Round in 2019
Tugboat Logic, Inc. is a provider of automated security solutions and certifications designed for emerging and mid-market enterprises. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, the company offers a cloud-based platform that simplifies information security management. Its services include an information security policy generator, compliance management, audit readiness, and vendor risk management. The platform is particularly focused on helping businesses achieve industry-recognized certifications such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001. Tugboat Logic leverages artificial intelligence to automate processes like gap assessments and responses to security questionnaires, enabling enterprises to enhance customer trust and streamline sales operations. The subscription service is available with flexible licensing options and includes a free trial period.

Bluedot

Series A in 2018
Bluedot Innovation, Inc. specializes in location-based technology, providing a geofencing platform that enhances mobile applications and marketing strategies for various industries, including quick service restaurants, retail, and transportation. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in East Melbourne, Sydney, and Austin, Bluedot offers products such as Bluedot Point, a software development kit that enables brands to create engaging and interactive experiences for users. Their technology allows for precise identification of mobile app users when they arrive at businesses, place mobile orders, or navigate through tolls. Bluedot prioritizes user privacy by adhering to GDPR and CCPA guidelines, ensuring that personal information remains secure and is not shared or sold. The company’s solutions also include integration with various marketing clouds and support features like drive-thru services, click-and-collect, and loyalty programs.

Beaconforce

Seed Round in 2018
Beaconforce is a developer of a people management platform that focuses on enhancing workplace performance through employee feedback. It employs artificial intelligence and behavioral science to gather data on individual employees' performance and potential over time. By translating qualitative employee feedback into quantitative insights, the platform enables human resource managers to optimize team performance and assess employee satisfaction, ensuring that skills are effectively utilized. This innovative approach supports organizations in fostering a responsive and agile work environment.

DigitalOcean

Venture Round in 2018
DigitalOcean, LLC is a cloud computing platform that provides infrastructure and platform tools tailored for software developers, startups, and small to medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, the company enables developers to deploy, manage, and scale applications of various sizes without requiring extensive DevOps expertise. Its offerings include Droplets, Linux-based virtual machines that operate on virtualized hardware; Kubernetes for application deployment and management; databases; and Spaces, an object storage service compatible with S3 for handling large data volumes. DigitalOcean serves a diverse array of use cases, including web and mobile applications, website hosting, e-commerce, and gaming, with a strong focus on simplicity and customer service while leveraging open-source technologies. The company has a global presence with additional offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Bengaluru, India.

DigitalOcean

Venture Round in 2018
DigitalOcean, LLC is a cloud computing platform that provides infrastructure and platform tools tailored for software developers, startups, and small to medium-sized businesses. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, the company enables developers to deploy, manage, and scale applications of various sizes without requiring extensive DevOps expertise. Its offerings include Droplets, Linux-based virtual machines that operate on virtualized hardware; Kubernetes for application deployment and management; databases; and Spaces, an object storage service compatible with S3 for handling large data volumes. DigitalOcean serves a diverse array of use cases, including web and mobile applications, website hosting, e-commerce, and gaming, with a strong focus on simplicity and customer service while leveraging open-source technologies. The company has a global presence with additional offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Bengaluru, India.

Truecare24

Seed Round in 2017
TrueCare24 is an innovative platform that streamlines in-home senior care by connecting families, health systems, and payers with reliable and affordable caregivers. The platform enhances efficiency through automated workflows, significantly reducing the time spent on care management. It offers access to a wide range of services, including on-demand consultations with healthcare professionals via phone or video, as well as in-person visits. By leveraging a comprehensive marketplace, TrueCare24 addresses the inefficiencies within the growing $100 billion senior care market, allowing users to conveniently book home-based services while also benefiting from cost savings and improved service delivery.

Prospect Bio

Seed Round in 2016
Prospect Bio is a synthetic biology company based in Brisbane, California, that focuses on developing biosensors for the detection of small molecules. These biosensors, which utilize living cells, offer a cost-effective, scalable, and field-deployable alternative to traditional testing methods that often rely on expensive and slow laboratory equipment. The company's innovative approach aims to transform testing processes across various industries, driven by the need for improved quality control and compliance with regulatory standards. Prospect Bio collaborates with a diverse range of partners, including major players in the wine industry, agriculture, and prenatal diagnostics. The company has raised $2.8 million from prominent investors, which supports its mission to enhance biosensor technology and pathway discovery through the integration of automation, computation, and synthetic biology.

DabKick

Seed Round in 2012
DabKick Inc. is a mobile communication platform that enables users to interact in real time with friends and family while enjoying various media, such as videos, music, and photos. Its flagship app allows users to chat live and communicate seamlessly, resembling a walkie-talkie experience, while sharing media on their devices. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Cupertino, California, DabKick combines live video experiences with innovative media-sharing technology, fostering social entertainment among users. The company has garnered support from notable advisors and a diverse group of international investors, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of media consumption and sharing for contemporary audiences.
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