Bolt Graphics
Seed Round in 2024
Bolt Graphics is a semiconductor startup focused on developing advanced graphics processors (GPUs) that prioritize performance and energy efficiency. The company addresses growing concerns regarding power consumption and environmental impact in the technology sector, particularly as hardware advancements have struggled to meet the escalating demands of industries such as architecture, engineering, film, advertising, gaming, and scientific research. Bolt Graphics offers a hardware-accelerated rendering platform equipped with a hardware ray tracing pipeline, which enables fast and flexible performance while minimizing costs. This innovation allows game developers, visual effects artists, and other creators to significantly reduce render times, thereby maximizing productivity and fostering creativity. The company's mission centers on rethinking traditional approaches to graphics processing, facilitating the creation of immersive experiences through enhanced rendering capabilities.
Melio is a healthcare company based in Santa Clara, California, specializing in blood testing technology aimed at detecting prevalent infections. The company has developed a comprehensive blood test platform that identifies common pathogens responsible for bloodstream infections. Utilizing a patented melting technique followed by detailed analysis, Melio's technology enables quick and accurate identification of blood-based pathogens. This innovation allows healthcare providers to deliver timely and targeted treatment, addressing the urgent need for effective therapies while also contributing to the fight against antibiotic resistance.
Oatmeal Health
Pre Seed Round in 2024
Oatmeal Health is a virtual clinic specializing in cancer care, enhanced by AI technology. It offers services such as lung cancer screening, risk assessments, diagnosis support, care navigation, and patient education. The company partners with community health centers, health systems, and imaging centers to provide high-quality, patient-centered care.
Lutroo Imaging
Seed Round in 2022
Lutroo Imaging is a pioneering company focused on revolutionizing pain diagnosis through its patented positron emission tomography (PET) radiotracer. By integrating artificial intelligence with molecular imaging diagnostics, Lutroo Imaging aims to provide healthcare professionals with an innovative system that allows for accurate visualization and quantification of chronic pain. This advancement seeks to enhance diagnostic processes, making them faster, more affordable, and more precise, ultimately improving the quality of life for the millions of adults worldwide who suffer from chronic pain.
Keyo is a technology company that specializes in biometric identification solutions. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
American Gene Technologies International
Series D in 2022
American Gene Technologies International is a gene and cell therapeutics company developing a lentiviral platform for broad applications across infectious diseases, immuno-oncology, monogenic disorders, and regenerative medicine. It pursues HIV cure strategies, including a lead candidate for functional cure, and an immuno-oncology approach that stimulates gamma-delta T cells to target solid tumors. The company also develops a therapeutic approach for Phenylketonuria by expressing phenylalanine hydroxylase, using proprietary viral vector and gene therapy technologies. Founded in 2007 and based in Rockville, Maryland, AGT focuses on translating its platform into therapies that aim to cure diseases rather than merely treat them.
MD.ai is a developer of a comprehensive medical AI platform aimed at accelerating the application of artificial intelligence in healthcare, particularly in the field of medical imaging. The platform integrates machine learning with the expertise of human radiologists to interpret medical images, providing assessments and recommendations on significant findings. This collaboration enhances the efficiency and accuracy of medical diagnostics, ultimately improving patient care. MD.ai focuses on creating user-friendly software tools for clinicians, researchers, data scientists, and engineers, facilitating collaborative efforts in building impactful medical AI solutions. Through its commitment to rigorous real-world validation and guiding principles, MD.ai seeks to drive innovation and positively influence healthcare outcomes on a global scale.
Lutroo Imaging
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Lutroo Imaging is a pioneering company focused on revolutionizing pain diagnosis through its patented positron emission tomography (PET) radiotracer. By integrating artificial intelligence with molecular imaging diagnostics, Lutroo Imaging aims to provide healthcare professionals with an innovative system that allows for accurate visualization and quantification of chronic pain. This advancement seeks to enhance diagnostic processes, making them faster, more affordable, and more precise, ultimately improving the quality of life for the millions of adults worldwide who suffer from chronic pain.
Loopie is a laundry delivery service that leverages a peer-to-peer managed marketplace model to offer a fast and cost-effective alternative to traditional wash and fold services. Founded in 2018 in Seattle, Loopie's innovative platform transforms idle washers and dryers into revenue-generating assets by connecting consumers and businesses with certified laundry providers. The service enables users to have their laundry picked up, washed, dried, folded, and delivered within hours, enhancing convenience and efficiency. Since its launch, Loopie has successfully expanded to six additional markets and has achieved over $1.25 million in early sales, supported by more than $2.25 million in early-stage and venture capital funding.