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Auriga develops electromagnetic launch technology used for ground-based hypersonic testing, deployment of unmanned systems and effectors, missile defense interceptors without rocket motors, and responsive launch to low Earth orbit.

Deep TechDefense TechSpace Tech

WLWinnie Lai(Founder)in

Co-investorsATAtas VCAUAutomotive Ventures MobilityNENew North VenturesOTOTB VenturesSESeraphim SpaceTRTrucks VC+6 more

Autio is a location-based audio app that automatically plays short, professionally narrated stories about the history, culture, geology, and people of nearby places as users travel.

ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentTravel & HospitalitySan Francisco, US

KCKevin Costner(Co-founder)Woody Sears(Founder)in

Co-investorsALAllied Venture PartnersBLblue 9 capitalGAGaingels

AI-powered verticalized SaaS platform providing real-time data and insights for MedTech companies.

HealthtechSan Diego, US

Jim Hinrichs(Director)Aroon Krishna(Executive Officer, Director)Jon Phillips(Director)Jim Flynn(Director)

Co-investorsTWTwo Lanterns Venture Partners

BIOS develops neural digital therapy technology to deliver treatments for neurological conditions.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesCambridge, GB

OAOliver Armitage(Founder)inEHEmil Hewage(Director)in

Co-investorsFIFifty YearsFOFOUNDER.orgHEHeuristic Capital PartnersTHThe Venture CollectiveY Y CombinatorAGAgrolimen Ventures+6 more

Cambium develops high-performance advanced materials using AI-driven molecular design and agile domestic manufacturing for extreme-condition applications across aerospace, space, industrial, and defense sectors.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechNew Materials

Simon Waddington(Founder)in

Co-investors8V8VCALAlumni VenturesGAGaingelsJ1J17 CapitalMAMana VenturesMVMVP Ventures+5 more

Compression Works develops medical devices for emergency and critical care settings, specifically in hemorrhage control and trauma management.

Defense TechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices

JCJohn Croushorn(Founder)inDr. Richard Schwartz(Co-Founder | Clinical Advisor)SDScott Dodson(President and CEO)in

Co-investorsATAtlanta Technology AngelsNONorth Texas Angel NetworkRORockies Venture Club

NexStride makes a small device that attaches to canes, walkers, or trekking poles and provides adjustable laser light and audible metronome cues to help people with gait disorders walk more steadily and reduce falls.

Digital HealthHardwareMedical Devices

Jack Brill(Co-founder)Sidney Collin(Co-founder)

Co-investorsRORockies Venture ClubTRTrue Wealth Ventures

DermaSensor develops healthcare technology for skin cancer detection, serving physicians and patients in the medtech sector.

AI & Machine LearningHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesBoston, US

Dr. Maurice Ferre(Co-founder and Chairman)CDChristopher Dewey(Co-founder and Director)CSCody Simmons(CEO, Director, Co-Founder)in

BoardDavid Matlin(Director)Dr. Irving Bigio(Original inventor (patent holder for Elastic Scattering Spectroscopy))

Co-investorsHAHarmonix FundMIMiami Angels

Diesel Labs uses synthetic focus groups and AI-driven conversation analysis to provide real-time audience intelligence, feeding curated data into models for consumer research, marketing, and content strategy.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentBoston, US

AMAnjali Midha(CEO)in

Co-investorsBEBeacon AngelsCECentral Texas Angel NetworkEXExcelestar VenturesGOGolden Seeds

Drop Water builds smart refill stations that dispense fresh, customizable beverages to reduce single-use plastic waste.

CleantechConsumerHardwareIoTSan Luis Obispo, US

Scott E(Founder)SEScott Edwards(CEO)

Co-investorsCACardinia Ventures

EarthSense develops AI and robotics solutions for agriculture to address sustainability and productivity challenges.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningRobotics

CSChinmay Soman(Founder)in

Co-investorsADADB VenturesAGAg Ventures AllianceAGAgLaunch AcceleratorAUAurum Venture PartnersBRBread And Butter Ventures, LlcGEGen Capital+2 more

Edge Sound Research builds intelligent audio infrastructure based on patented technologies that capture, separate, and enhance sound, transform physical surfaces into sound emitters, and map audio into spatial experiences.

AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Deep TechGamingHardwareMedia & EntertainmentRiverside, US

Co-investorsCACartan CapitalELElevate VenturesTETechstarsPOPotential Capital

Everyset provides a digital platform for managing background performers in film and television production, handling tasks from start work and extras breakdowns to payroll processing.

Enterprise SoftwareSaaS

RSRumala Sheikhani(Founder)inEBEbrahim Bhaiji(Founder)in

Co-investorsCRCrosslink CapitalEMEmerging VenturesHAHAVEN VENTURESBLBlumberg CapitalFOFoundersX VenturesGRGradient Ventures+1 more

Evitado develops autonomous systems for airside operations at commercial airports and defense applications, addressing collision prevention, visibility, and labor shortages.

AI & Machine LearningDefense TechRobotics

Alex(Co-founder & CEO)Andrew(Co-founder, Head of Product & Operations)

Co-investorsDEDEPO VenturesTETechNexus Venture Collaborative

Fabalish makes plant-based dips and sauces using aquafaba, originally created for clients with dietary restrictions.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWallington, US

JGJessica GebelinPaul Majcherczyk(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investors3737 AngelsDYDynabrand Ventures

FanUp is a fantasy contest and gaming platform where users enter free-to-play, daily, weekly, and season-long contests across sports and pop-culture events such as the NFL, NBA, MLB, FIFA, F1, IPL, and reality TV shows.

ConsumerGamingSports Tech

Ryan Rickert(Founder)in

Co-investorsALAlumni VenturesATAtland VenturesGAGaingelsREReno Seed FundSEService Provider Capital

Flume offers a home water monitoring system that tracks indoor and outdoor water usage around the clock and sends instant leak alerts to help homeowners prevent water damage.

ConsumerHardwareIoTSan Luis Obispo, US

Eric Adler(Founder)inJames Fazio(Founder)in

Co-investorsALAllied Venture PartnersAUAugment VenturesMIMilkbox PartnersSASand Hill Angels

Greenjets is a company drawing on aerospace and automotive engineering expertise to develop technology in the aviation sector.

CleantechDeep TechHardwareMobility & TransportationLondon, GB

AMAnmol Manohar(Founder)GMGuido Monterzino(Founder)in

Co-investors7P7percent VenturesBLBlossom CapitalCOCoalitionEXExcellis HoldingMDMD One VenturesTATanglin Venture Partners+4 more

Lumentra provides standards-based photometric, thermal, environmental, and electrical characterization and testing services for LED lighting manufacturers, along with standards compliance consulting for certification programs such as Energy Star and DesignLights Consortium.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechHardwareMississauga, CA

M8 Systems builds AI-driven irrigation automation combining proprietary hardware (its FarmLink controller), software, and a cloud platform to optimize water usage for growers, golf courses, and municipalities.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningIoTSan Juan Capistrano, US

Thomas Dewey(Executive Officer)Doug DeNardo(Director)

BoardMSMax Safai(Founder)in

Market Wagon operates an online marketplace connecting independent local and regional food producers with consumers, delivering their products directly to customers.

E-commerceFoodTechMarketplacesIndianapolis, US

NCNick Carter(Executive Officer, Director)inDBDan Brunner(Executive Officer)inRERob Eldridge(Director)in

BoardGTGuy Turner(Director)in

Co-investorsELElevate VenturesGEgener8torHYHyde Park Venture PartnersNENew Stack VenturesSEService Provider CapitalHYHyde Park Angels+4 more

Measure is a social media analytics platform for brand teams managing accounts across markets, agencies, and product lines.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaSChalfont, US

Thomas Kramer(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJames Creech(Director)inDan Zitting(Director)

Co-investors3737 AngelsDEDelaware Crossing Investor GroupRORobin Hood Ventures

Mill It Farms produces plant-based buttermilk and salad dressings for use in smoothies, baking, sauces, and as condiments.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechBakersfield, US

William Myers(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsREReno Seed Fund

MIMOSA Diagnostics develops medical devices and technology to improve healthcare equity through diagnostic solutions.

BiotechDeep TechDigital HealthHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesToronto, CA

Dr. Cross(Founder/Leader)Dr. Leung(Founder/Leader)DKDr. Karen Cross(Co-founder)DGDr. General Leung(Co-founder)

Co-investorsFUFundersClubMAMaple Leaf AngelsWOWomen's Equity LabSPSpring Impact CapitalTITidal Venture Partners

Molten Cloud builds software infrastructure for digital media rightsholders to manage content licensing, royalty distribution, and intellectual property across global markets.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMedia & EntertainmentSaaS

ArjunMehdiArjun Mendhiin

Co-investorsASAshton KutcherMIMichael OvitzSTStartX

NeoCharge provides plug-and-play devices and software for home EV charging that leverage existing electrical infrastructure without requiring expensive electrical panel upgrades.

CleantechEnergyHardwareIoTMobility & TransportationCalifornia, US

SHSpencer Harrison(Cofounder)Akhil Veluru(Cofounder)inSHSpencer H.(Founder)in

NIRA develops at-home laser devices for skincare that deliver professional-grade results without pain or downtime, using patented semiconductor laser technology originally developed for dermatological clinics.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesWellness & Fitness

David Bean(Founder)

Co-investorsBEBeacon Angels

PadSplit is a U.S. coliving marketplace connecting property owners with renters seeking furnished private rooms on all-inclusive weekly terms.

PropTechAtlanta, US

ALAtticus LeBlanc(Executive Officer, Director)inKathryn Petralia(Director)

BoardASArjan Schutte(Director)in

Co-investorsALAlate PartnersBABase Venture Management, Inc.COCore Venture CapitalFLFlow CapitalKAKapor CapitalMEMetaProp+11 more

BiotechBethesda, US

Andrea Barthwell(Director)Behshad Sheldon(Director)Ashanthi Mathai(Executive Officer, Director)Serena Kim(Executive Officer)Kathryn Bowsher(Director)

Co-investorsCACatalytic Impact FoundationMEMedMountain VenturesSTStartX

Sensate is a wearable device that uses low-frequency sound waves and audio soundscapes to stimulate the vagus nerve and help regulate the nervous system for stress relief, anxiety management, and improved sleep.

ConsumerHardwareMental HealthWellness & Fitness

Anna Gudmundson(Co-founder & CEO)in

Co-investors3737 AngelsDADangerous VenturesEXExpert DOJOGEGeek VenturesMOMoai CapitalUNUnlock Venture Partners+1 more

Sigo Seguros is a digital auto insurance agency that lets customers compare quotes from multiple insurers online and buy a policy in Spanish, with or without a US driver's license.

FintechInsurTech

NHNestor Hugo Solari(Founder)in

Co-investorsNENewlin VenturesRERemarkable VenturesRERevolutionBLBlockchain Founders FundCHChingona VenturesENEntrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)+3 more

Sizzle.gg offers patented technology that generates large numbers of personalized highlight reels from a single broadcast, tailoring clips to individual fans without producing new video files.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyGamingMedia & EntertainmentSports TechSunnyvale, US

VKVijay Koduri(Founder)in

Co-investorsALAlumni VenturesETEterna CapitalIDID345MIMindset VenturePLPlay VenturesSPSprint Vc+3 more

Storepass provides trading card game retailers with an automated product catalog management system that prepares inventory for sale without manual data entry, supporting multiple game lines like Magic, Pokemon, and emerging TCGs.

B2B MarketplacesE-commerceRetail TechSaaS

Tallyfor is a cloud platform for CPA firms that connects client books to the tax return, combining a cloud trial balance, tax workpaper organization, and line-by-line 1040 tax planning on a single source of client data.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS

Worksana provides employee time-tracking and California labor-law compliance software, offering a facial-recognition kiosk, offline mobile app, and web clock-in along with meal/rest break documentation, attestations, and payroll exports.

AgTechFuture of WorkHR TechSaaS

David Hergenroeder(Co-Founder / CEO)Trevor Smith(Co-Founder / CFO)in

Co-investorsENEntrada Ventures

Zeste Farms grows and sells fresh, live culinary herbs and salad greens packaged in sleeves for home preparation.

AgTechConsumerFoodTechPaso Robles, US

Stan Kaplita(Co-Founder and President)