AI & Machine Learning Startups

Upstream develops Ocean AI, an artificial intelligence tool for automotive and IoT cybersecurity that helps security analysts investigate threats in connected vehicles through a conversational interface for querying and analyzing security data.

7 investors

Using few-shot learning to design better drug candidates, faster

7 investors

Valink Therapeutics develops bispecific antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for therapeutic applications, combining high-throughput discovery, antibody engineering, and medicinal chemistry capabilities.

7 investors

Vana is an open data infrastructure platform that enables individuals to control and manage the data they generate, with the ability to choose how it is used by AI systems. The platform allows users to maintain ownership and control over their personal data while enabling AI applications to access it.

7 investors

Vapi is a platform for building, deploying, and monitoring voice AI agents at enterprise scale, with APIs and integrations for customer support and inbound communications.

7 investors

Aeravti Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that has fully deployed its first fund and is preparing to launch a new fund.

7 investors

VEIR manufactures low- and medium-voltage superconducting systems that deliver electricity for high-performance AI data centers. The company serves hyperscalers, chip developers, and data center operators seeking increased power density and reliability.

7 investors

Vendr provides a SaaS pricing intelligence platform and AI-powered negotiation tools for procurement, finance, and IT teams to benchmark software costs and reduce overpayment. The company aggregates transaction data from thousands of SaaS purchases to deliver data-driven negotiation strategies and autonomous contract negotiation capabilities.

7 investors

Verbal is an AI platform that audits healthcare interactions—including calls, video telemedicine, clinical notes, and chat—to ensure compliance with internal protocols and external standards like TJC and URAC. It serves healthcare organizations seeking real-time and retrospective quality monitoring across patient-facing teams.

7 investors

VeriSIM uses machine learning and computational simulation to accelerate drug development, replacing traditional trial-and-error experimentation with computational prediction to improve success rates and reduce animal testing. The company serves pharmaceutical partners and research institutions developing new medicines.

7 investors

VideoVerse is an AI-powered video technology platform that creates automated highlights and transforms live and archival sports video content. The platform serves sports leagues, broadcasters, and esports organizations.

7 investors

CesiumAstro develops AI-enhanced, software-defined communications systems for space, air, and ground domain applications. The company provides advanced communication capabilities to mission-critical users across multiple operational environments.

7 investors

VISO TRUST is an AI-powered third-party risk management (TPRM) platform that helps security teams assess and monitor vendor cyber risk across 3rd, 4th, and nth parties. It supports vendor onboarding, on-demand risk assessments, continuous monitoring, and audit-ready reporting for industries including finance, healthcare, insurance, and technology.

7 investors

Vistapath develops technology solutions to modernize pathology lab operations, helping pathology laboratories improve quality, efficiency, and consistency in critical lab processes.

7 investors

Vivoo develops at-home urine testing products with machine learning-powered image processing to help users monitor their hydration, nutrition, and overall wellness. The company serves individuals seeking personalized health insights and partners with healthcare professionals to deliver science-backed health monitoring solutions.

7 investors

VSORA is a fabless semiconductor company designing AI inference chips, including the Jotunn8 data-center chip and the Tyr edge-AI chip, aimed at lowering the cost and energy use of running trained AI models. It sells to server manufacturers that supply data center operators, positioning itself as a European alternative to NVIDIA and AMD.

7 investors

WavelyDx offers an FDA-listed acoustic scanning device and companion smartphone app that lets parents check their child's ears at home for signs of an ear infection. It uses sound waves bounced off the eardrum to detect fluid and provide a likely/unlikely result, with access to partnered virtual doctors for consults.

7 investors

Waymo develops autonomous ride-hailing and delivery services using self-driving vehicle technology. The company operates commercial robotaxi services in Phoenix, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, with fleet partnerships for expanded deployment in other cities.

7 investors

Windborne Systems collects atmospheric data using long-duration balloons and applies AI models to produce weather forecasts for business applications. The company operates in weather intelligence and meteorological data services.

7 investors

WitnessAI builds an AI-native security platform that helps enterprises protect and accelerate their AI adoption across evolving AI tech stacks. The platform provides a confidence layer for enterprise AI, enabling organizations to deploy AI safely and at scale.

7 investors

Workera provides skills assessment and talent intelligence solutions, helping organizations evaluate technical capabilities and workforce readiness in AI and cloud technologies.

7 investors

Workstream provides technology and services for the global deskless economy, serving the 2.7 billion workers and business owners in this segment. The company aims to create opportunities and fuel growth for this underserved workforce.

7 investors

Yieldmo is an advertising platform that uses AI and custom ad formats, attention signals, and predictive format selection to help brands create and deliver tailored ad experiences. It curates privacy-safe premium inventory and merges creative and media buying to optimize each ad impression.

7 investors

Zapata Quantum is a publicly traded company (OTCQB: ZPTA) that develops quantum algorithms and applies agentic AI to automate quantum resource estimation workflows. Its work targets quantum chemistry applications, including drug discovery, energy, and advanced materials development.

7 investors