Prophia is a data management and insights platform tailored for the commercial real estate sector. The company specializes in AI-powered lease abstraction and data management, focusing on the analysis of complex lease documents to extract key clauses and financial terms. By automating lease analysis and integrating with existing systems, Prophia enables clients to optimize rentals, uncover hidden opportunities, and enhance portfolio management. Its mission is to revolutionize how the commercial real estate industry aggregates and utilizes unstructured building data, ultimately driving improved asset and portfolio performance. Prophia collaborates with commercial real estate owners and innovative thinkers who are committed to making data-driven decisions to enhance their business outcomes.
Juni Learning
Series A in 2020
Juni Learning, Inc. is an online education platform that specializes in providing private coding courses tailored for children and teenagers aged 7 to 18. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Boston, the company offers a diverse curriculum that includes beginner courses like Juni Jr and Scratch: Game Superstar, as well as advanced topics such as AP Computer Science A and training for the USA Computing Olympiad. Juni Learning emphasizes personalized education through tailored lesson plans that accommodate individual learning styles and interests, delivered by experienced instructors from top universities. The platform fosters a community-oriented approach, utilizing project-centered learning and advanced technology to prepare students for future success in STEM fields.
FairShake
Seed Round in 2020
FairShake Inc. is a company that specializes in automated dispute resolution services aimed at helping individuals resolve conflicts with large phone, cable, and internet providers. Formerly known as Radvocate Inc., the company was incorporated in 2018 and is headquartered in Oakland, California. FairShake focuses on empowering consumers by providing them with the tools and knowledge necessary to understand and assert their rights in various disputes, thereby facilitating fair resolutions.
Right Rice
Venture Round in 2019
RightRice produces a unique vegetable-based rice alternative made from ingredients such as lentils, chickpeas, and peas. This innovative product offers a delicious and nutritious option for consumers, boasting more than double the protein, five times the fiber, and nearly 40 percent fewer net carbs compared to traditional white rice. RightRice retains the ability to absorb flavors and can be enjoyed in various seasoned varieties, including Lemon Pepper, Spanish, and Garlic Herb, all made with real herbs and spices without artificial additives. The product is non-GMO, vegan, and serves as a complete source of plant-based protein, catering to health-conscious consumers seeking to enhance their meals while reducing calorie intake.
FreeWill
Venture Round in 2019
FreeWill Co. is a New York-based company that develops and operates an online estate planning platform. The service offers users access to legal forms and information, simplifying the process of estate planning and facilitating charitable donations. By providing free and user-friendly tools, FreeWill enables donors and fundraisers to make tax-advantaged gifts more easily, streamlining the process of making bequests and donations. The company's mission centers on addressing estate planning needs while promoting philanthropic efforts, ultimately making it simpler for individuals to contribute to charitable organizations.
Guild Education
Series C in 2018
Guild Education, Inc. is an educational technology company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The company provides a lifelong learning platform designed for working adults, offering a range of online courses, workshops, and educational programs. These include bachelor’s and master’s degrees, high school diplomas, certificate programs, and language learning opportunities. Guild Education supports its users throughout their educational journey by utilizing a technology platform that facilitates discovery and learning, as well as a tech-enabled student advising model to enhance the overall experience. The company aims to empower adults to advance their education and career paths effectively.
Blavity, Inc. is a media-tech company founded in 2014 that focuses on creating an online community for multicultural creators and influencers, primarily serving Black millennials. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Blavity operates a network of brands that produce original content, videos, and unique experiences aimed at amplifying the voices of Black creators. The company's platform features curated multimedia content designed to enhance representation and awareness of issues affecting the African diaspora, particularly systemic racism. By partnering with content creators, Blavity helps them reach broader audiences and supports their endeavors, thereby fostering a vibrant community centered on cultural expression and social justice.
Fauna, Inc. is a cloud-based platform that specializes in providing a NoSQL database solution designed for modern serverless applications. The company's flagship product, FaunaDB, features a distributed transactional query engine, a web-native GraphQL API, and a serverless query language (FQL), enabling developers to create applications with custom business logic efficiently. FaunaDB supports various data models, including relational, document, and graph data, and offers capabilities such as access control, data isolation, encryption security, and consistent performance metrics. The platform is designed for frictionless integration with various JavaScript frameworks and programming languages, making it adaptable for diverse development environments. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Fauna is a fully remote organization driven by a leadership team with extensive experience in the tech industry, and it serves a variety of customers, including notable innovators like Nextdoor and NVIDIA.
Sparta Software Corporation
Series A in 2018
Sparta Software Corporation, operating as Sparta Science, develops personalized and predictive analytics software tailored for athletes, military personnel, and patients. The company offers The Sparta System, which features The Sparta Scan, an assessment tool that evaluates movement, balance, and stability to generate a unique Movement Signature for each individual. This system allows for instant comparisons with a comprehensive database to identify strengths and potential injury risks, while automatically generating customized training plans aimed at reducing injury risk and enhancing physical performance. Sparta's technology is utilized across various sectors, including military, healthcare, employee wellness, sports, and education. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with an additional facility in Alexandria, Australia, Sparta Software Corporation was previously known as Sparta Performance Science LLC.
tEQuitable
Seed Round in 2018
tEQuitable Inc. is a company that specializes in creating a safer and more inclusive workplace by addressing bias, discrimination, and harassment. Founded in 2017 and based in Oakland, California, tEQuitable operates an independent and confidential platform that allows employees to report workplace issues ranging from subtle biases to severe harassment. The platform not only empowers employees with professional guidance but also provides companies with valuable insights and data to help identify and improve systemic cultural issues within their organizations. By offering actionable recommendations, tEQuitable aims to foster a work environment that is equitable and conducive to the well-being of all employees.
TeachFX
Seed Round in 2017
TeachFX, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, that focuses on enhancing classroom dialogue through its innovative application. Founded in 2017, TeachFX utilizes machine learning to analyze and visualize classroom interactions, distinguishing between teacher talk and student talk. The application provides educators with regular, automated feedback on their teaching practices, helping them identify areas for improvement and fostering more meaningful and equitable discussions in the classroom. By measuring student engagement and discourse patterns, TeachFX aims to empower teachers to enhance their instructional methods and create a more interactive learning environment.
MissionU is an innovative college alternative that equips students with essential skills and real-world experience for today’s job market, all while allowing them to graduate without debt and avoid upfront tuition costs. Founded by Adam Braun and Mike Adams, the program uniquely integrates general education with specialized skills training, creating a pathway to employment for participants. MissionU employs an income-share agreement model, whereby students pay no tuition until they secure a job earning $50,000 or more. Once they reach this income threshold, they contribute 15% of their salary for three years back to the organization. This approach not only facilitates access to higher education but also emphasizes career readiness, enabling students to build successful careers without the burden of traditional student loans.
Tinkergarten
Series A in 2017
Tinkergarten, Inc. is a company that specializes in outdoor play-based learning classes for children aged 18 months to 8 years. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Northampton, Massachusetts, Tinkergarten focuses on providing authentic early childhood education through engaging activities. The company connects families with local leaders who facilitate these activity-based classes, fostering skill development in a natural environment. By offering a network of community leaders, Tinkergarten enhances the learning experience, allowing children to grow in confidence and capability while enjoying the benefits of outdoor play.
Gridspace
Venture Round in 2017
Gridspace Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing advanced software solutions for contact centers and developers, enabling them to better understand customer interactions and improve operational outcomes. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, Gridspace offers a comprehensive automation platform that integrates various technologies, including speech recognition, natural language processing, and artificial intelligence. Its flagship products include a voice analysis tool for scanning calls, a voice biometrics system for speaker authentication, and a virtual agent designed to manage multi-turn customer interactions. Additionally, Gridspace Sift serves as an API for building custom voice analysis systems, while the company’s various tools help transform conversational data into structured insights, enhancing customer engagement and operational efficiency for businesses.
Blendoor
Seed Round in 2017
Blendoor, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that offers a mobile job matching application aimed at connecting technology companies with qualified candidates, particularly women, veterans, and underrepresented minorities. Established in 2014, Blendoor focuses on enhancing the recruitment process by utilizing a platform that emphasizes people analytics. This innovative application allows recruiters to access candidate information without personal identifiers such as names, photos, or dates, thereby promoting a more equitable hiring process. Through partnerships with various organizations and universities, Blendoor effectively sources and presents candidates to employers, fostering diversity in the workforce.
Andela
Venture Round in 2017
Andela is a global technology company founded in 2014, headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. It specializes in recruiting, training, and connecting top-tier software developers from Africa and other emerging markets with global companies. Andela's platform streamlines the hiring process, enabling businesses to quickly and cost-effectively augment their teams with skilled talent. The company's unique model involves rigorous screening to select the top 1% of developers, providing them with mentorship and continuous learning opportunities, and managing all aspects of borderless hiring, from compliance to payroll. This allows clients to engage with fully managed teams or select individual roles, up to 66% faster and at a 30-50% cost reduction compared to traditional methods. Andela's diverse talent pool spans over 135 countries and specializes in advanced technologies such as application development, artificial intelligence, cloud & DevOps, and data engineering. The company has earned the trust of prominent global brands, including GitHub, Mastercard Foundry, and Mindshare.
Accompany
Series B in 2016
Accompany is a technology company based in Los Altos, California, founded in 2013. It specializes in developing a relationship intelligence platform that leverages AI to offer rich, relevant insights about millions of individuals and companies. The platform provides real-time profiles for key figures such as Fortune 500 CEOs, helping users identify the right contacts and foster stronger professional relationships. Accompany is supported by notable investors including CRV, ICONIQ Capital, Ignition Partners, and Cowboy Ventures.
BetterUp Inc. is a leadership development company that offers an innovative online platform aimed at enhancing the personal and professional growth of individuals and organizations. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, BetterUp specializes in virtual coaching, providing users with personalized guidance through one-on-one sessions with a network of over 3,000 coaches available in 46 languages across more than 90 countries. The platform focuses on fostering mental fitness, career and leadership development, and social connection, thereby enabling employees to develop new behaviors and skills that promote high performance in a rapidly changing work environment. With a client base that includes prominent organizations such as NASA, Google, and Hilton, BetterUp has established itself as a leader in the field of mental health and coaching. The company is supported by a distinguished Science Board composed of experts in positive psychology and human performance, further enhancing its credibility and impact in the industry.
AerServ
Seed Round in 2016
AerServ is a mobile supply-side platform (SSP) and monetization solution designed for mobile publishers. The company offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that enhances ad revenue through mobile video advertisements. AerServ's technology enables publishers to effectively monetize their content while providing robust customer support. By focusing on mobile video, AerServ aims to optimize the advertising experience and maximize revenue potential for its users.