Venture-Backed Startups

Ashler provides an AI agent and data management system for engineering firms to draft project deliverables, centralize firm data, and improve quality control by detecting risks and issues. It targets regional engineering firms seeking to reduce non-billable hours and improve operational efficiency.

1 investor

Ashlins Pharmaceuticals develops therapeutics for rare and underserved diseases, focusing on programs with scientific validation and accelerated regulatory pathways to deliver treatments where patient options are limited.

1 investor

ashr provides testing and evaluation infrastructure for AI agents, allowing developers to run tests, catch failures, and debug agent behavior before production deployment. The platform offers real-time tracing, prompt versioning, and automated failure detection for teams building autonomous agents.

1 investor

Aside is an AI-powered browser that enables autonomous agents to complete web-based tasks across logged-in websites without integrations, including payments, messaging, and internal tools. It provides memory of browsing context, secure credential management for agents, and runs locally with hardware-backed encryption.

1 investor

A platform for creating and sharing mini-apps and games built by community developers, featuring AI-powered features like video generation and image scoring alongside casual gaming experiences.

1 investor

Asimov develops a computer-aided design platform for genetic engineering, enabling designers to program living cells by applying abstraction, standardization, and modeling to biology. The company serves genetic engineers and biotechnology researchers building engineered biological systems.

2 investors

Asimov builds a computer-aided design platform for genetic engineering and synthetic biology, enabling genetic designers to program living cells through automated circuit design and computational modeling.

1 investor

Asimov collects real-world human activity data at scale from diverse environments to create annotated datasets for training robotics AI models. The company operates both as a data collection platform where individuals earn money for recording their activities and as a service for businesses whose workers perform physical tasks, offering zero-cost labor in exchange for recording data.

1 investor

Kim is a no-code document generation and workflow automation platform that converts existing letters, forms, contracts, and compliance records into web applications for self-service data capture and document generation. The platform serves legal, contracting, compliance, and knowledge worker functions across financial services, pharma, technology, and professional services organizations.

1 investor

AskNicely provides a customer experience management platform that helps service businesses capture customer feedback and motivate teams to take action on insights. The platform targets frontline customer-facing teams to drive business growth through improved customer experiences.

2 investors

Advanced Symbolics Inc. combines large-scale data analysis with academic research methodology to provide AI-powered market research insights that address participant bias issues inherent in traditional approaches.

1 investor

Ask Sage provides a generative AI platform designed for government teams and enterprises, offering training, consultation, data-driven analytics, and integration services alongside a partner ecosystem of integrators, resellers, and technology providers.

2 investors

AskBio develops gene therapies using AAV technology to treat rare genetic diseases, including late-onset Pompe disease. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bayer AG focused on advancing genetic medicine.

1 investor

Askdata provides a natural language interface that allows users to query their connected data sources by asking questions in everyday language and receiving analytical insights.

1 investor

AskElephant builds AI-powered automation tools for sales and revenue teams that clean and maintain CRM data in HubSpot, enabling downstream automation of coaching, forecasting, and pipeline management. It serves revenue teams at mid-market to enterprise companies.

1 investor

AskFora is a text-based platform that connects young professionals to discuss career challenges and team dynamics. The service operates via text without requiring app downloads or credit card information.

1 investor

Lio builds an AI procurement workforce for enterprises, deploying specialized agents to manage purchase requests, vendor research, negotiations, approvals, and delivery tracking. The platform operates as layered software that automates and transforms procurement operations for global organizations.

1 investor

Soundkins develops a literacy learning platform for young children based on the Science of Reading, combining structured instruction with practice exercises and gamified elements to improve early reading proficiency.

1 investor

AskSAMIE curates adaptive equipment, services, and educational resources for aging in place, helping older adults and people with changing abilities maintain independence in their homes. Founded by occupational therapists, the platform connects customers with products and services that improve accessibility and home functionality.

1 investor

Asoba builds data and AI infrastructure that standardizes distributed renewable energy asset data across manufacturers and delivers commercial intelligence for portfolio monitoring, fault detection, and trading settlement. The platform serves energy operators, regulators, and investors across Africa and emerging markets.

1 investor

Aspect provides tools for developers to construct and deploy user interfaces with speed and efficiency.

1 investor

Aspect is a unified media storage and collaboration platform that combines file storage, video streaming, and AI-powered automation for creative teams. It allows teams to upload, collaborate, review, and stream media files like a local network drive while automating media workflows with artificial intelligence.

1 investor

Aspect provides personalized health management for women by combining data from wearables, glucose monitors, at-home medical tests, and doctor assessments with AI analysis and coaching from healthcare professionals. The platform focuses on chronic condition management with particular attention to women's health issues including PCOS, endometriosis, and menopause.

1 investor

Aspect Bio Systems develops bioprinted tissue therapeutics for regenerative medicine using a platform that combines AI-powered bioprinting, computational design, therapeutic cells, and biomaterials. The company targets metabolic and endocrine diseases by creating implantable tissues for replacement, repair, or supplementation of biological functions.

2 investors