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Kairos provides AI-driven identity verification tools that scan and authenticate over 4,000 types of ID documents, perform selfie-based liveness detection, run facial biometric fraud checks against blacklist databases, and estimate a user's age from a single photo.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecuritySaaSMiami, US

BBBrian BrackeeninCarol Baldwin(Executive Officer)inMarc Levinson(Executive Officer)Amanda McClure

Co-investors50500 GlobalNENew World AngelsKAKapor CapitalFLFlorida Technology Seed Capital FundA1a16z cryptoBLBlackRock+4 more

Reflekt creates an enterprise e-commerce platform that enables shoppers to view products modeled by people who match their own characteristics, focusing on diversity and body representation in fashion and beauty retail.

ConsumerCreator EconomyE-commerceMarketing TechRetail TechSaaSSandy Springs, US

DGDr. Gerald Mitchell(Co-founder)inTope(Founder)

Co-investorsTETechstarsXRXRC

The Juggernaut is a media technology company that publishes original journalism about South Asia and the South Asian diaspora, targeting both diaspora communities and general readers interested in the region.

ConsumerMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentNew York City, US

SSSnigdha Sur(Founder)inShelley Garg(Senior Growth Engineer)

Co-investorsY Y CombinatorPRPrecursor VenturesBABackbone AngelsHEHead & Heart CapitalGAGaingelsGOGoodwater Capital+9 more

A Kids Co. produces children's books, kids' podcasts, and an app covering challenging and important topics for young audiences, along with a parenting podcast ("Raising Us") for grownups.

ConsumerMedia & Entertainment

JMJelani Memory(Founder & CEO)

Co-investorsPOPortland Seed FundCOColor CapitalSUSuperAngel.FundTHThe BFM Fund

Adventurely is a global club membership offering pay-as-you-go access to workspaces including hotels, restaurants, coworking studios, spas, and third spaces across a worldwide network.

B2B MarketplacesFuture of WorkPropTechWellness & FitnessNew York City, US

Co-investorsTETechstars

AfroSpace is a community clubhouse that provides physical space and organizes gatherings for community groups, particularly focused on Black women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and allies.

SocialCharlotte, US

Afrocenchix makes vegan haircare products—shampoos, conditioners, oils, and moisturisers—formulated for Afro, tightly coiled, and curly hair.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceLondon, GB

Co-investorsBABackedCLClimate Tech VC

A tech-enabled brick-and-mortar community space offering personalized wellness products and curated self-care for Black women and people with afros.

Akash Systems develops thermal management technology called Diamond Cooling, which integrates diamond with semiconductors to dissipate heat and improve efficiency in AI servers.

Deep TechHardwareSemiconductors

Alex Carter(Founder & CEO)FEFelix Ejeckam(Co-founder & CEO)inTMTy Mitchell(Co-Founder & Board Director)inPSPamit Surana(Chief Commercial Officer)inDFDaniel Francis(Chief Technology Officer)in

Co-investorsFOFounders FundKHKhosla VenturesACACME CapitalANAngel Collective Opportunity FundARARC Angel FundBABanyan Ventures+13 more

Alerje develops FAIT, a mobile app and clinical platform for food allergy oral immunotherapy (OIT), offering dose tracking, HIPAA-compliant clinic messaging, and predictive insights.

Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesDetroit, US

JEJavier Evelyn(Founder & CEO)in

BoardPGPatti Glaza(Director)in

Co-investorsCHChloe CapitalIDID VenturesJUJumpstart NovaMIMichigan RiseSESeae VenturesBLBlue Victor Capital+1 more

AMP is an online beauty marketplace curating clean, non-toxic beauty products for all textures, genders, and shades with a focus on sustainability and eco-friendly brands.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceWellness & FitnessLos Angeles, US

Montré Moore(Founder)inALAngel Lenise Pyles(Founder)in

Co-investorsTETechstarsFEFearless Fund

Aquaai builds bio-inspired, fishlike underwater vehicles equipped with cameras and plug-and-play sensors to collect subsurface water data, offered on a Fish-as-a-Service model.

Climate TechDeep TechRobotics

LianeSimeon P.(Founder)in

Co-investorsADAd Astra VenturesCRCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)

A company offering a cableless DJ speaker designed to provide flexible placement options for events and parties.

ConsumerHardware

EYErik Young(Founder)in

Ava Carrington designs and sells luxury handbags made from vegan leather and sustainable fabrics, targeting consumers who prioritize ethical fashion.

ConsumerDirect to Consumer

Los Angeles, US

Sky Kelley(Executive Officer, Director)

Greenville, US

HAROLD HUGHES(Executive Officer)HSHampton Smith, Ph.D.(Founder)inARSHAD SYED(Executive Officer)SAMOTRIA HOLMES(Executive Officer)GREG SMITH(Director)

BoardKAKWAME ANKU(Director)in

Co-investorsBLBlack Star

Beautycon hosts educational events and conferences centered on beauty, makeup, and hair culture, bringing together creators, brands, and enthusiasts for masterclasses, product discovery, and community experiences.

ConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentLos Angeles, US

MMMoj Mahdara(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardKelly Mullins(Director)Elizabeth Braiman(Director)

Co-investorsHAHalogen Ventures Management Company LlcKOKombo VenturesMAMaC Venture CapitalTYTYLT VenturesC C VenturesGUGuy Oseary+3 more

Boulder, US

Andrea Guendelman(Executive Officer, Director)Silvia Travesani(Executive Officer, Director)

A subscription video platform that helps Black viewers discover and watch content created by and featuring Black creators and performers.

ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentNew York City, US

UOUzo Ometu(Founder)inIOIyanu Obidele(Founder)in

Co-investorsTETechstarsY Y CombinatorBUBungalow CapitalCRCresset CapitalGLGlobal Founders CapitalHAHarvard Management Company+6 more

Blue Fever is a social platform designed for young people to express themselves and find mental health support through private AI conversations, group journaling, and peer support communities.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMental HealthSocialWellness & FitnessMarina del Rey, US

Lauren Tracy(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsBLBlueRun VenturesGAGaingelsHAHalogen Ventures Management Company LlcMOMozilla VenturesTETechstarsTHThe W Fund+2 more

BookClub is a social audiobook platform where groups of 3-8 people listen to books together and leave time-stamped voice notes and video reactions that unlock for others as they reach the same moments.

Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSocial

Co-investorsGSGSV VenturesMAMaveronSISignal Peak VenturesPEPelion Venture Partners

A life management tool helping users collect, complete, and track tasks with community support and personalized insights.

ASAnastasia S. Tarpeh-Ellis(Founder)in

Co-investorsBEBehind Genius Ventures

Bounce Imaging manufactures tactical 360-degree camera systems and robotics for first responders, law enforcement, and military personnel to safely assess confined spaces.

Defense TechHardwareRoboticsBuffalo, US

FAFrancisco Aguilar(Executive Officer, Director)inRNRonjon Nag(Director)inJames Smist(Director)SDSietse Dijkstra(Executive Officer)inMFMark Fargason(Executive Officer)inMFMikhail Fridberg(Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsINIn-Q-TelBABantam GroupBEBerkeley Angel NetworkBRBroad Street AngelsBRBrown and White VenturesDCDC Investment Partners+7 more

BrainHi builds AI-powered patient communication and healthcare access solutions for underserved populations, particularly in Puerto Rico and beyond.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechSaaSSan Juan, PR

EOEmmanuel Oquendo(CEO)inIFIsrael Figueroa Fontánez(CTO)inIsrael Figueroa(CTO & Co-Founder)inEmmanuel Oquendo Rosa(Cofounder)

Co-investorsMAMagma PartnersVUVU Venture PartnersY Y CombinatorAEAEP SidecarEFEF Group LLCPUPuerto Rico Science and Tech Fund+1 more

Cabal provides AI-powered relationship intelligence that infers connections from public data for venture capital platform teams, deal sourcing professionals, and sales organizations.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSNew York City, US

FFFahim Ferdous(Founder)inBrian Murray(Founder)Sudhanshu Gautam(Senior Software Engineer)Sam Kernan-Schloss(Head of Ops)Payton Biddington(Head of Design)Clyde Marl(Head of Engineering)

Co-investorsCRCraft VenturesPIPioneerSESeven Seven SixSHShrug CapitalVEVerissimo VenturesY Y Combinator+6 more

Candidly provides a platform of AI-powered tools and benefit solutions to help people manage student debt and related financial challenges, offered as a workplace benefit through employers.

AI & Machine LearningFintechHR TechSaaSNew York City, US

LTLaurel Taylor(Founder)in

Co-investorsBOBoston Harbor AngelsCECentral Texas Angel NetworkREReach CapitalRERethink Impact8V8VCALAltos Ventures+10 more

CapWay was an Atlanta-based fintech offering digital banking and financial literacy tools for banking deserts; it shut down in 2024.

Co-investorsEMEmles Venture PartnersFEFearless FundINIndicator Ventures

CapWay was a fintech company focused on creating inclusive financial access, but the company has ceased operations.

FintechSaaSAtlanta, US

SASheena Allen(Founder)in

Co-investorsGAGaingelsNENew Orleans Startup FundSTStacked CapitalY Y CombinatorCECedar Point CapitalCOCollective WOC+14 more

CareAcademy provides training, certification, and workforce management software for healthcare providers including home care agencies, home health services, senior living facilities, and hospice organizations.

EdTechHealthtechHR TechCambridge, US

HAHelen Adeyinka Adeosun(Founder)inMadhuri Reddy(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsCHChloe CapitalCOCoalition OperatorsFIFirst Trust Capital PartnersIMImpact America FundMUMultiplier CapitalONOne Way Ventures+9 more

Career Karma helps individuals explore and compare career training programs and matches them to education pathways based on their interests, financial needs, and learning preferences.

EdTechFuture of WorkMarketplacesSan Francisco, US

TMTimur Meyster(Founder)inAMArtur Meyster(Founder)RHRuben Harris(Founder)inRARuben A. Harris(Founder)in

BoardGTGarry Tan(Director)in

Co-investorsCHChaos VenturesFLFlucas VenturesGAGaingelsGVGV (Google Ventures)OSOssian CapitalTRTrousdale Ventures+10 more

Carrot is a global fertility and family-building platform that provides access to fertility care, maternity support, and family-building guidance for individuals and families.

FemTechHealthtechHR TechSan Francisco, US

AAAsima Ahmad(CMO)inTSTammy Sun(Founder)inDavid Utley(Executive Officer, Director)Dr. Asima Ahmad(Founder)Arun VenkatesanMaxwell Radomsky

Co-investors51515 VenturesALAll TurtlesAUAurumCOCore Venture CapitalCRCRV (Charles River Ventures)DRDrive Capital+18 more

CEEK offers a virtual reality platform accessed through its VR headset and companion VR app, aimed at consumers exploring VR content.

ConsumerHardwareMedia & Entertainment

MSMary S.(Founder)in

Co-investors12125 Ventures

Plural is an AI-powered platform that helps enterprises and organizations analyze legislation and anticipate policy impacts through bill summarization, topic detection, advanced search, and tracking across state and federal jurisdictions.

AI & Machine LearningGovTechLegalTechMounds View, US

DODamola Ogundipe(Founder)in

Co-investorsDEDebut CapitalTETechstarsHIHigher Ground LabsM2M25MEMenlo VenturesS3S3 Ventures

CloudNine AI provides an associative enterprise context infrastructure that unifies and governs complex data across legacy systems without modifying source data.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSanta Monica, US

MBMichael Brown(Founder)in

Co-investorsEXExpert DOJOTETechstars

Color Farm Media is a media production company that creates content and campaigns, including impact-focused projects.

Media & Entertainment

Couplet Coffee is a specialty coffee brand selling coffee beans, brewing equipment, subscriptions, and bundles direct to consumers, with an emphasis on an approachable, inclusive experience.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceLos Angeles, US

Gefen(Founder)

CurlMix creates natural hair care products designed for curly hair, particularly for women with textured and gray hair.

ConsumerWellness & FitnessChicago, US

KLKim Lewis(CEO & Co-Founder)inTLTim Lewis(Founder)in

Co-investorsCLCleveland AvenueCOConsumer VenturesLILightship CapitalNENext Play VenturesOSOssian Capital

Darklang is a programming language and development platform designed to build CLIs and cloud applications with minimal complexity.

Cloud ComputingDeveloper Tools

PBPaul Biggar(Founder)in

Co-investorsGEGen CapitalNENextView Ventures

Dollaride accelerates electrification of passenger van fleets in New York City by providing access to electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, financing, and workforce development for underserved communities and small fleet operators.

CleantechFintechImpact & Social GoodMobility & TransportationNew York City, US

SSSu Sanni(CEO)inCCChris Coles(CTO)in

Co-investorsAUAutomotive Ventures MobilityEVEverywhere VenturesPRPrehypeSOSorenson Impact FoundationVIVisible HandsEAEarthshot Ventures+1 more

A platform offering machine learning voicebots for small to mid-sized businesses to automate customer interactions and workflows.

EdLight is an AI-powered platform that analyzes handwritten student math work to identify mastery levels and provide teachers with instructional guidance and data insights.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaS

Co-investorsBRBrass Ring VenturesEQEqual Opportunity Ventures

Edlyft provides support and mentorship to help students succeed in computer science and secure top software engineering roles.

EdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSan Francisco, US

EHErika Hairston(Founder)inAAArnelle Ansong(Founder)in

Co-investorsWEWestbound Equity PartnersY Y Combinator2727V (Twenty Seven Ventures)JAJanuary VenturesKAKapor CapitalKLKleiner Perkins+3 more

Fairly (also referred to as Asenion) provides an AI governance platform for managing trust, risk, security, and compliance in AI systems across their entire lifecycle.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechGovTechKitchener, CA

James R. Burns(Executive Officer, Director)Prajay Tipre(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsFLFlying Fish VenturesLOLoyal VCTETechstarsETETF PartnersNENEXT Canada

An industrial IoT company enabling secure communications and private exchanges between devices through distributed network technology.

Co-investorsGEGen CapitalPAPantera CapitalVTVTF CapitalZEZenStone Venture CapitalFIFINTOP CapitalWIWillow Growth Partners+1 more

Fleeting operates a service for truck owners and drivers that handles onboarding, maintenance, compliance, and asset utilization to help them earn consistently while gaining more schedule control.

Logistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationKearny, US

PLPierre Laguerre(Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsCHChampion Hill Ventures

An investment app providing personalized wealth journeys and comprehensive wealth management through subscription-based financial planning.

AI & Machine LearningFintechCharlotte, US

Co-investorsCHCharlotte Angel FundNCNC IDEATETechstars

Frequency Machine helps businesses and individuals create podcasts and audio shows, offering production services to develop ideas into finished programs.

Creator EconomyMedia & Entertainment

SBStacey Book(Co-Founder & CEO)inAGAvi Glijansky(Co-Founder & Chief Production Officer)inDFDominique Ferrari(Co-Founder & Creative Advisor)inNINeil Innes(Global Head of Audio)inJBJoshua Book(Lead Engineer, Head of Product)

Goalsetter provides a financial literacy and goal-setting platform designed for K-12 schools, colleges, universities, and financial institutions.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechFintechSaaS

TVTanya Van Court(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsASAstiaELElevate CapitalENEntrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)POPortfoliaRERemarkable VenturesSESeae Ventures+4 more

Goodr operates a logistics platform and network that tracks and redistributes surplus food from organizations to people experiencing food insecurity, while also managing inedible food waste diversion.

Climate TechFoodTechImpact & Social GoodLogistics & Supply ChainAtlanta, US

JCJasmine Crowe-Houston(Founder)inJCJasmine Crowe(Executive Officer, Director)in

Co-investors10100 Black Angels & Allies FundATAtlanta Technology AngelsBUBuckhill CapitalHAHalogen Ventures Management Company LlcR/R/GA VenturesTETech Square Ventures+7 more

Greo is a mobile app that allows users to record and share video-based conversations focused on current events and news topics.

ConsumerSocialSan Francisco, US

BHBrandon Hill(CEO)inEDElizabeth Davis(CTO)inTKTre Kirkman(CPO)in

Co-investorsDODorm RoomY Y CombinatorFLFloodgateMAMaC Venture CapitalNENew Enterprise Associates (NEA)

Guava Health builds a consumer product that gives people access to and control over their personal health information, presenting it in an understandable way to support health decisions.

ConsumerDigital HealthHealthtech

AYAlex Yau(Founder & President)inDWDylan Wenzlau(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsJUJude GomilaSCScOp Venture CapitalPRPrecursor Ventures

Guava curates networks, relationships, and opportunities for Black founders to connect with peers, advisors, and capital partners.

B2B MarketplacesFuture of WorkSaaSSocial

Kelly Ifillin

Co-investorsGAGaingelsPUPurple Sage VenturesPRPrecursor Ventures

HabitAware makes Keen2, a vibrating awareness bracelet paired with recovery coaching and an online community to help people manage body-focused repetitive behaviors such as hair pulling, skin picking, and nail biting.

Digital HealthMental HealthWellness & FitnessSaint Louis Park, US

AIAneela Idnani(Executive Officer, Promoter)KKKirk Klobe(Co-founder & CTO)SKSameer Kumar(Co-founder & CEO)JPJohn Pritchard(Co-founder & Lead Hardware Engineer)AIAneela Idnani Kumar(Co-founder & Designer)

Co-investorsSOSOSV

Vicky Hsu(Founder)in

Nicotine addiction treatment through automatic, gradual substance weaning

Baltimore, US

Taha Shipchandler(Director)Chip Andrews(Director)Patrick Byrne(Executive Officer, Director)Clayton Andrews(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsATAtland VenturesCHChaos VenturesMOMonozukuri VenturesTHThe Venture CollectiveWAWaterline VenturesVEVento+1 more

Haute Hijab designs and sells hijabs and related accessories, including underscarves and magnets, for Muslim women seeking modest fashion products.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceNew York, US

MEMelanie Elturk(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inAhmed Zedan(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

BoardAnthony Tjan(Director)

Co-investorsGAGaingelsHEHelmLILightship CapitalCUCue BallLULudlow VenturesMAMaveron+1 more

Healthy Roots Dolls manufactures dolls designed to celebrate children's beauty and promote self-love.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerDetroit, US

YJYelitsa Jean-Charles(Executive Officer, Director)in

Co-investorsLILightship CapitalTHThe Perkins Fund

Houston, US

Elizabeth Gore(Founder)inCarolyn Rodz(Founder)

Co-investorsALAlumni VenturesHOHow Women InvestQEQED InvestorsSEService Provider CapitalSISignia Venture PartnersGOGolden Seeds+1 more

HidrateSpark makes smart water bottles with integrated sensors and mobile app connectivity that track hydration and remind users to drink water through light and sound cues.

ConsumerHardwareHealthtechInsurTechIoTWellness & FitnessMinneapolis, US

Coleman Iverson(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Ngoc Nguyen(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inAHAlexander Hambrock(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in

Co-investorsTETechstarsDEDenver Ventures

Hostfully provides property management software (PMS) and guest experience tools for short-term and vacation rental managers, supporting operations from a single listing to 100+ properties.

PropTechSaaSTravel & Hospitality

David Jacoby(Founder)inMSMargot Schmorak(Founder)in

Co-investorsBLBlue StartupsCECeltic House Asia PartnersDIDisruption VenturesGRGroundBreak VenturesTBTBD AngelsPRPrecursor Ventures+2 more

Houghton is a bridal fashion design studio offering wedding dresses, rental options, made-to-order, and custom designs for brides.

ConsumerBeverly Hills, US

KPKatharine Polk

HTC Vive manufactures virtual reality hardware and accessories, including the Vive Focus Vision headset and related add-ons for consumers and enterprises seeking immersive computing experiences.

ConsumerGamingHardwareTaoyuan, TW

CWCher Wang(Founder & Chairwoman)inWCWenchi Chen(Co-founder)

A healthcare technology platform helping hospitals manage clinical inventory, medical device safety, and utilization efficiently.

Infinite Objects manufactures and sells framed digital displays that play video art and collectible moving prints for consumers.

ConsumerHardwareBrooklyn, US

JSJoe Saavedra(Founder)inRoxana Fata(Executive Officer)Alex Chung(Director)Sona Banker(Executive Officer)Nicholas Dangerfield(Executive Officer)

BoardVasudev Kulkarni(Director)

Co-investorsADAdvancit CapitalBEBetaworksGFGFR FundMAMaverick VenturesOVOverton Venture CapitalSESerena Ventures+10 more

Wellness & FitnessNew York City, US

Christine Strzalka(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Caroline Strzalka(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

BoardJWJoanne Wilson(Director)in

Co-investorsCHChloe CapitalGOGotham Gal VenturesMAMatchstick VenturesTETechstars

Jewelbots makes DIY craft kits that teach children STEM concepts through hands-on building and coding projects.

ConsumerE-commerceEdTechHardwareNew York City, US

SCSara ChippsinBMBrooke Morelandin

Co-investors50500 GlobalGOGotham Gal VenturesTETechstars

Diana Frappier(Founder)inPhaedra Ellis-Lamkins(Founder)in

Co-investors8V8VCFLFlucas VenturesGEGeneral PartnershipVEVela PartnersXYXYZ Venture CapitalY Y Combinator

Journey Foods builds AI-powered automation systems for consumer product companies to predict costs and eliminate guesswork.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerFoodTech

Co-investorsBRBrincPLPlug and Play Ventures

Kiira operates a telehealth service in the United States focused on women's health, using AI to support its care model.

Healthtech

CACrystal Adesanya(Founder)in

Co-investors50500 GlobalCACarnrite VenturesDEDebut CapitalRORoot and Shoot Ventures

A lending platform emphasizing design and automation to help people get out of debt and rebuild credit.

Oakland, US

JNJerry Nemorin(Founder)inCatherine Root(Director)KCKG Charles-Harris(Director)inMichael Snyder(Director)Roseman Nemorin(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsKAKapor CapitalACAccionCRCross Culture VenturesPRPrudential FinancialRARadicle ImpactTUTuesday Capital

Localeur offers travel guides and local recommendations—such as restaurants and road trips—sourced from a community of locals across 200 destinations.

ConsumerSocialTravel & HospitalityAustin, US

JSJoah Spearman(Founder)inCate Smithson(Head of Content)

BoardHeather Brunner(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsRERed Sails InvestmentCACapital Factory

Loomia manufactures flexible, washable electronic interconnects and components for integration into textiles and wearable products.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareIoTNew MaterialsBrooklyn, US

Co-investorsREREFASHIOND VenturesSTStartXWEWestern Technology InvestmentXRXRC

LOOP provides car insurance aimed at underserved and working-class communities, using a pricing model that excludes credit score, education, and occupation from rate calculations.

FintechImpact & Social GoodInsurTech

CACarey Anne Nadeau(Co-Founder & Co-CEO)in

Co-investorsFOFoundryNENew VoicesTHThird Sphere

Lorals manufactures intimate health products focused on sexual health accessibility and safe practices.

ConsumerFemTechHealthtech

MCMelanie Cristol(Founder)in

Mahmee provides wraparound maternal and infant healthcare support through a team of nurses, doulas, lactation consultants, and mental health specialists, serving pregnant and postpartum families in the United States.

Digital HealthEdTechFemTechHealthtechCalifornia, US

MHMelissa Hanna(Founder)inLHLinda Hanna(Founder)inSunny W.(Founder)in

Co-investors3C3CC | Third Culture Capital50500 GlobalALAlumni VenturesHEHelmMAMaC Venture CapitalMUMuse Capital+3 more

A sports news and video site covering basketball games, recruitment, and player news.

Media & EntertainmentSports TechEl Dorado Hills, US

Brandon Deyo(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Robert G. Hisaoka(Director)Bradley Deyo(Director)Jerry Hall(Director)

Maven provides cohort-based online courses and lightning lessons on investing, hiring, and business management topics, primarily for tech leaders and emerging investors.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechAustin, US

GBGagan Biyani(Founder)inAndrew Chen(Director)Brandon Boehme(Founder)inShreyans Bhansali(Founder)WAWasi Ahmed(Founder)inWes Kao(Co-founder of Maven)

Co-investorsANAndreessen HorowitzCHChapter OneFIFirst Round CapitalLALAUNCHLOLong Journey VenturesM1M13+16 more

Palo Alto, US

KTKate Torgersen(Executive Officer, Director)inMike Torgersen(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsURUrban InnovationWHWhite Road Investments

A software platform that increases peer-to-peer engagement and collects data at live and virtual events through real-time matching and surveying.

Birmingham, US

AAAshlee Ammons(Executive Officer, Director)KSKerry Schrader(Founder)in

Co-investorsBLBlack Star

Modern Picnic designs stylish, functional lunch bags and accessories aimed at women who bring meals to work.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceNew York City, US

Co-investorsBRBroad Street Angels

My Money My Future is an educational initiative that provides financial literacy and investor education to Black and Latino communities through webinars, workshops, and community events.

EdTechFintech

RORamona Ortega(Founder)

Los Angeles, US

AAAngel Anderson(Executive Officer, Director)inSHSarah Heering(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardAvi Savar(Director)

Naturalicious produces natural hair care products designed specifically for curly and textured hair.

ConsumerWellness & Fitness

Nickson offers subscription-based furniture and home goods leasing for renters, designing and setting up complete apartment furnishings including furniture, décor, kitchen and bathroom housewares, smart TVs, and a Bluetooth speaker before move-in.

ConsumerMarketplacesPropTech

Co-investorsMOMotley Fool Ventures

Nicolette develops technology to improve interactions between patients and healthcare providers, with a focus on better outcomes, patient experience, care team experience, and cost reduction in healthcare delivery.

Digital HealthHealthtechSector AgnosticLong Beach, US

DADr. Andrey Ostrovsky(Co-founder)PMPhil Martie(CEO)in

Co-investorsEXExpert DOJOSESeed HealthcareSUSuncoast VenturesTETechstarsWAWavemaker Three-Sixty Health

Nomiku makes home sous vide cooking appliances and offers a meal delivery service with pre-portioned ingredients designed for use with their circulator.

ConsumerSan Francisco, US

LQLisa Q. Fetterman(CEO)inAFAbe Fetterman(President)Wipop Suppipat(Founder)inKaitlyn Trabucco(Interim Chief Operations Officer \u0026 Head of Product)

Co-investorsAAAAF Management Ltd.WAWakestream VenturesY Y Combinator50500 GlobalANAnvil CapitalBRBragiel Brothers+2 more

A biotechnology company developing diagnostic tests to more effectively and quickly diagnose pneumonia, particularly in children.

Novoron develops lipoprotein-receptor small molecule therapies aimed at repairing damage and degeneration of the brain and spinal cord, including treatments for proteinopathies and neuroregeneration following traumatic injury.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesSan Diego, US

TSTravis Stiles(CEO & Co-founder)inSGShawn Gahr(COO & Co-founder)inDWDavid Weiner(Executive Chairman)RMRyan McMillian(CFO & Financial Strategy)

BoardMGMichael Goguen(Director)in

Co-investorsTWTwo Bear Capital

O.school is an online retailer offering a curated selection of sex toys and sexual wellness resources, alongside educational content focused on inclusive, accessible, and shame-free sexual education.

Direct to ConsumerE-commerceWellness & Fitness

ABAndrea Barrica(Founder)in

Co-investorsBABase Venture Management, Inc.

OmniSpeech develops speech technology based on research into the physiology of human speech, with applications in audio, automotive, and consumer electronics.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareCollege Park, US

Carol Espy-Wilson(Founder & CTO)inDPDavid Przygoda(Chief Executive Officer)inRVReggie Van Lee(Executive Chairman)

Co-investorsMAMaryland TEDCOTETEDCO

Dibs is a booking platform for fitness studios that uses targeted incentives to increase customer bookings and revenue.

ConsumerSaaS

On Second Thought builds a delay/recall platform delivered as SDKs and APIs that developers embed into messaging and peer-to-peer payment applications, letting end users "undo" sent messages or misdirected payments.

Developer ToolsFintechSaaSCambridge, US

OutRival is a no-code AI platform that enables non-technical customer experience teams to create and deploy AI solutions including chatbots, voice agents, and workflow automation for customer interactions.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareInsurTechSaaSMiami, US

RARuben A. Harris(Co-Founder and CEO)inTMTimur Meyster(Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer)inArtur MeysterJared Forman(Analytics \u0026 Data Manager)Mary Cornesio(Recruiting Coordinator)Carlo zambon(talent)

Co-investorsINInitialized CapitalY Y CombinatorALAlumni VenturesBRBronze InvestmentsKAKapor CapitalNENecessary Ventures+17 more

Paladin operates a pro bono infrastructure platform that connects low-income individuals with volunteer attorneys and helps legal services organizations, law firms, and in-house legal teams manage volunteer programs.

Enterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaSNew York City, US

Co-investorsAMAmerican Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social ImpactCHChaac VenturesCLCleveland AvenueGAGaingelsHYHyde Park Venture PartnersRARackhouse Venture Management Lp+7 more

Pandia Health is a doctor-founded, women-led telehealth service that provides online consultations with board-certified physicians specializing in hormonal and reproductive care, along with free home delivery of prescriptions.

Digital HealthFemTechWellness & Fitness

SYSophia Yen(Co-founder & Chief Medical Officer)in

Co-investorsSTStartX

Partake Foods makes allergy-friendly cookies and snacks designed for people with dietary restrictions including common allergens like peanuts, tree nuts, and shellfish.

Direct to ConsumerFoodTechNew York, US

DWDenise Woodard(Founder)

Co-investors3737 AngelsCLCleveland AvenueFOFourward VenturesGOGold House VenturesPOPortfoliaSISimple Food Ventures+10 more

Patientory provides a platform for patients to control and manage their health data, with integration for chronic disease management and remote patient monitoring.

Digital HealthHealthtech

CMChrissa McFarlane(Founder)in

Co-investorsEXExpert DOJOR/R/GA Ventures

Perch is a home monitoring app that turns a spare phone, tablet, laptop or webcam into a live home camera.

Co-investorsEMEmles Venture PartnersEVEvolution VC PartnersARArborview CapitalBEBEST FundsBOBoston Seed CapitalONOntario Centre of Innovation+3 more

Pilotly is a media research platform for concept, content, and advertising testing, serving streamers, networks, studios, and agencies in the entertainment and media industry.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentOakland, US

JNJames Norman(CEO, Co-founder)inHOHector Osorio(CTO, Co-founder)in

BoardJAJoseph Audette(Director)

Co-investors50500 GlobalHUHustle FundICICA FundLALaunchCapitalRERevUp CapitalUPUpslope Ventures+2 more

PlanetFWD offers a sustainability management platform that measures carbon footprints across Scopes 1, 2, and 3, automates life cycle assessments, and helps companies model emissions reduction strategies.

CleantechClimate TechSaaS

JCJulia Collins(Founder)in

Co-investorsACAcre Venture PartnersBBBBG VenturesBEBeacon VCCICity LightCLCleo CapitalCOCongruent Ventures+14 more

Please Assist Me provides home management services through teams of W-2 employees called PAMs who help reduce household stress and tasks.

ConsumerFuture of WorkPropTechNashville, US

SCStephanie Cummings(Executive Officer, Director)inSeany Denson(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsADAd Astra VenturesBLBlack Tech Nation VenturesHIHis FundINInnova Memphis, Inc.MAMainland Angel InvestorsTETechstars+1 more

Plural is an AI-powered policy intelligence platform that helps enterprises and organizations track, summarize, and analyze state and federal legislation.

AI & Machine LearningGovTechSaaS

DODamola Ogundipe(CEO & Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsALAlumni VenturesBRBread And Butter Ventures, LlcCOConsonance Investment ManagersFFFf Venture CapitalPUPurpose Built VenturesTETech Square Ventures+6 more

PopCom operates intelligent vending machines that integrate AI and real-time analytics to provide retailers and entrepreneurs with sales automation and customer insights.

AI & Machine LearningHardwareIoTRetail TechRoboticsColumbus, US

DDDawn Dickson(Founder)in

Co-investorsTETechstars

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AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechGovTechSan Francisco, US

PEPhaedra Ellis-Lamkins(Founder)inDFDiana Frappier(Founder)inMichael Jacobs(Design Lead)inMHMeredith Hitchcock(UX Design \u0026 Research)inAndrew Karp(Head of Operations)Suzanne Adatto(Queen bee)

Co-investors8V8VCBRBronze InvestmentsFIFirst Round CapitalFLFlucas VenturesKAKapor CapitalVIVillage Global+8 more

A platform that monetizes knowledge-sharing by connecting consumers with experts for one-on-one sessions, group meetings, and virtual events.

Quarrio offers a deterministic AI system that answers plain-English business questions across enterprise data sources such as CRM, ERP, and data warehouses, aiming for verified, auditable results without hallucinations.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software

KCKG Charles-Harris(CEO)inDr. Earl Sacerdoti(Chief Scientist)Jim Cates(Chief Product Officer)

Co-investorsINInnovation CatalystNENew Orleans Startup Fund

Radiant provides IoT-based asset management and life safety software that tracks fixed and physical assets using RFID, BLE, GPS, and barcode technologies without requiring upfront hardware infrastructure.

Enterprise SoftwareIoTLogistics & Supply Chain

Seed&Spark is a crowdfunding and distribution platform for creators of storytelling projects, including filmmakers, writers, musicians, podcasters, and other performers.

Creator EconomyFintechMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentLos Angeles, US

EBEmily Best(Founder)inEAErica Anderson(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsOLOlima VenturesONOne Planet GroupTETechstars

Sēkr was a San Diego startup that built a mobile app helping van-lifers, RVers, and campers find, review, and book campsites, including private-land and RV park reservations.

San Diego, US

Co-investorsTETechstars

ShearShare is a US mobile platform that connects salon and barbershop owners who have unused chairs with licensed stylists and barbers looking for space.

B2B MarketplacesMcKinney, US

CCCourtney Caldwell(Founder)inCWCourtney Wiley, MBA(Founder)inDr.Tye Caldwell

Co-investors50500 GlobalCHChloe CapitalGAGaingels12125 VenturesFEFearless Fund

Los Angeles-based e-commerce and community platform for Latinx-founded beauty, fashion, home and lifestyle brands.

Los Angeles, US

BCBrittany Chavez(Founder)in

Co-investorsDEDebut CapitalGAGaingelsTETechstarsHIHispanics in PhilanthropyPRPrecursor VenturesPRPreface Ventures

SnapStays operates an online marketplace for booking furnished, move-in-ready apartment rentals on monthly or longer terms.

MarketplacesPropTechTravel & Hospitality

SoLo Funds operates a community lending marketplace where individual members lend to and borrow from each other for short-term needs, with optional lender protection.

ConsumerFintechInsurTechMarketplacesCincinnati, US

THTravis Holoway(Executive Officer, Director)inRWRodney Williams(Director)in

Co-investors10100 Black Angels & Allies FundACACME CapitalALAlumni VenturesBRBregal InvestmentsBRBregal SagemountDRDraper Associates+12 more

A SaaS platform offering digital customs clearing, forwarding, and supply chain services to facilitate trade across Africa.

San Francisco, US

Marlon Nichols(Director)Meka Este-McDonald(Executive Officer, Director)Felix Odhiambo Orwa(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Arlan Hamilton(Director)

Co-investorsCOConsonance Investment ManagersFUFuture AfricaFOForum VenturesK5K50 VenturesMAMaC Venture Capital

GamingHealthtechWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US

DMDAN MILLER(Executive Officer, Director)in

Co-investorsTETechstars

Suma Wealth provides AI-powered financial coaching through chatbot assistants that help users budget, track spending, and build savings with personalized advice available in English and Spanish.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerFintech

BABeatriz Acevedo(Founder)in

Co-investors202045 VenturesFEFemale FoundersGAGaingelsHOHow Women InvestPOPortfoliaRARadicle Impact+6 more

Samyukktha T.(Founder)in

Co-investorsAUAutochrome Ventures

Table & Teaspoon rents curated tablescape kits for events, shipping a box with dishware and step-by-step setup instructions a day or two before a party, then letting hosts return everything via a prepaid label without washing.

Circular EconomyConsumerE-commerceSan Francisco, US

Liz(Founder)

Bea Arthur's personal brand website promoting her upcoming book "How To Make Confidence and Capitalism Work for You" (Coming 2026).

HealthtechMedia & EntertainmentMental HealthNew York City, US

BABea Arthur(Founder & Author)in

Co-investorsGAGaingelsTETechstars

Anita Hossain(Founder)Rei Wang(Founder)

Co-investorsFLFlybridge Capital PartnersNVNvested EquitySESeven Seven SixJAJanuary Ventures

The Mentor Method provides a technology platform to help organizations build, scale, and manage mentorship programs at low cost.

HR TechSaaSAustin, US

Co-investorsALAlumni VenturesTETechstars

Foodstand offers a mobile app centered on group "Good Eating Challenges" that people join with friends and coworkers to build healthier eating habits, such as avoiding added sugar or eating more fruits and vegetables.

ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness

Co-investorsIDID Ventures

The Missouri 8-Man Coaches Association is an organization for high school 8-man football coaches and teams in Missouri, providing news, game results, standings, statistics, rankings, and awards.

Sports Tech

The Tenth Magazine publishes affiliate-style guides and reviews of online sportsbooks and casinos for bettors in North Carolina, covering bonuses, betting markets, legal status, and game schedules.

Media & Entertainment

Tinsel designs wearable audio jewelry that combines necklaces with functional earbuds, marketed to women who want tech accessories that match their style.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHardware

Co-investorsLLLloyds Bank

TopKnot is a comparison and review platform for casino apps that aggregates data on games, payment methods, licensing, and user reviews across 500+ platforms.

ConsumerMarketplaces

Co-investorsBABase Venture Management, Inc.2727V (Twenty Seven Ventures)

Treehouse operates residential communities designed around shared spaces and programming that foster connection among residents in Los Angeles.

PropTechSocialLos Angeles, US

A Platform-as-a-Service company helping cities and developers reduce costs and complexity in deploying last-mile infrastructure.

New York, US

JMJessica Matthews(Executive Officer, Director)Jessica O. Matthews(Founder)

BoardTiana Idoni-Matthews(Director)

Co-investorsCOCoPeace CapitalDIDisney AcceleratorKAKapor CapitalWOWocstar CapitalANAndreessen HorowitzBBBBG Ventures+2 more

UNOMi makes a 3D lip sync plugin with built-in markerless motion tracking for use in animation software including Maya, Cinema 4D, Unreal Engine, and Blender.

Developer ToolsGamingMedia & Entertainment

Unreal Estate is a residential real estate platform offering flat-fee MLS listings and reduced-commission home buying and selling.

E-commerceFintechPropTechChicago, US

Co-investorsC2C2 VenturesCHChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)CLCleveland AvenueIRIrishAngelsOSOssian CapitalRERevolution+3 more

Upsie offers consumer protection plans for devices, positioned as an alternative to plans sold by retailers and manufacturers, with lower prices, transparent coverage terms, and 24/7 claims service.

ConsumerFintechInsurTechBurnsville, US

CBClarence Bethea(Founder & Executive Chairman)inWWill(CEO)KKatie(VP of Customer Experience)CChad(VP Growth Marketing)JJame(VP of Engineering)RRob(VP of Repair Operations)

Co-investorsBRBread And Butter Ventures, LlcMAMatchstick VenturesTETechstarsEQEquity AllianceGEGeodesic CapitalM2M25+1 more

Upwage builds an AI-powered job marketplace that uses AI interviewing agents to reduce bias and increase fairness in hiring for jobseekers, employers, and workers displaced by AI.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechPowell, US

DTDiana Tsai(Founder)inGCGreg Call(Founder)inSLSantiago Leon(Product Manager and Founding Member)inNBNate Babbel(CTO and Founding Member)inEMElliot Manson(Head of Marketing and Founding Member)in

BoardTBTanya Beja(Director)in

Co-investorsALAlleyCorpBBBBG VenturesBLBloomberg BetaCOCore Venture CapitalJ4J4 VenturesMOMoai Capital+4 more

WashLB provides mobile car washing and detailing services delivered directly to customers' parked vehicles.

ConsumerSaaSPhiladelphia, US

A music technology company that seamlessly adapts song tempo in real-time for running apps and workouts.

Co-investorsRIRivet VenturesABAbstract VenturesBOBoxGroupCOCommerce VenturesFOFoundation CapitalKIKing River Capital+5 more

Los Angeles, US

Co-investorsKAKapital PartnersTETechstarsBEBetter Ventures Central Llc

A rental review platform that enables residents and home providers to read and write reviews about rental properties, fostering transparency in the residential renting market.

MarketplacesBrooklyn, US

Camellus Ofornedu Ezeugwu(Executive Officer)Felix Addison(Executive Officer)OEOfo Ezeugwu(Founder)inNikita Korablin(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsBLBlack Operator

Wildfang is an apparel brand offering gender-fluid clothing, reinterpreting menswear classics tailored to fit the female form across a range of sizes.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commercePortland, US

EMEmma McIlroy(Co-founder & CEO)inJPJulia Parsley(Co-founder)TTTaralyn Thuot(Co-founder)Amy Hjorth(Executive Officer)

BoardSarmad Saghir(Director)Jonathan Whitcher(Director)

Co-investorsASAssembled BrandsELElevate CapitalLOLong Way VenturesOROregon Venture FundPOPortland Seed FundVTVTF Capital+1 more

Win-Win is a platform that hosts prediction tournaments hosted by influencers and celebrities where participants predict outcomes of matchups, make charitable donations, and compete for prizes while supporting nonprofit causes.

Creator EconomyFintechImpact & Social GoodSocial

MTMichael Tauiliili-Brown

Co-investors50500 GlobalDUDuke Capital PartnersSASand Hill AngelsBLBlack Star