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National Science Foundation — 2015 Investments

151 investments dated 2015 · listed companies and verified rows first · show all

SMART MATERIAL SOLUTIONS INCsmartmaterialsolutions.cominJul 2015 · $959.5K✓ verified

Smart Material Solutions develops nanomanufacturing technology called Nanocoining that enables large-area nanopattern fabrication through roll-to-roll nanoimprint lithography for precision engineering applications.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechNew MaterialsRaleigh, US

Stephen J. Furst(Founder and CEO)

ACTIVE LAYER PARAMETRICS, INC.alpinc.netJul 2015 · $1.1M

ALPInc manufactures metrology tools for semiconductor characterization, enabling depth profiling of electrical properties in semiconductor materials and device structures at atomic-level resolution.

Deep TechHardwareSemiconductors

Co-investorsSilicon Catalyst

Adaptive 3D Technologies LLCadaptive3d.comMar 2015 · $730.2K
AKOUSTIS, INC.akoustis.comin𝕏Jan 2015 · $887.3K

Akoustis develops XBAW technology, an RF filter solution designed for power handling and wide bandwidth filtering across the 1.5 to 20GHz frequency range.

Deep TechDefense TechHardwareIoTSemiconductorsCornelius, US

Jeffrey Shealy(President & CEO)

ALEF OMEGA, INC.alefomega.comJul 2015 · $1.1M
Algoma Algal Biotechnology LLCalgomaalgal.comJan 2015 · $225K
AnCatt Inc.ancatt.comJan 2015 · $853.8K
Arbsource, LLCarbsource.usJan 2015 · $150K
Art & Science Productions LLCartandscienceproductions.comJul 2015 · $150K
ATACAMA, Inc.atacamadry.comJan 2015 · $897.5K
Autonomy Engine LLCautonomyengine.comJul 2015 · $150K
BIOTECERA INC.biotecera.comJul 2015 · $450K
Branch Technologybranchtechnology.cominJul 2015 · $900K

Branch Technology uses patented digital fabrication and additive manufacturing to enable architects and designers to construct complex structural designs at scale.

Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechDeep TechHardwareChattanooga, US

Robert Platt Boyd, IV(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Ryan Lusk(Chief Executive Officer)in

BoardChristopher Weller, Jr.(Director, Promoter)David Coyne(Director, Promoter)

Co-investorsBonaventure CapitalBrick Mortar VenturesChattanooga Renaissance FundGlobal BrainLaunch TennesseeMetaProp+3 more

BrightSpecbrightspec.cominJan 2015 · $896K

BrightSpec develops molecular rotational resonance (MRR) spectroscopy instruments and software that identify and quantify gas-phase molecules from complex mixtures without front-end separation.

BiotechDeep TechHardwareWaltham, US

Rick Gordon(CEO)inWalter Colsman(Executive Officer, Director)JAFFRAY WOODRIFF(Director)ROBERT LLOYD(Executive Officer, Director)THOMAS JONES(Director)DAVID MCDANIEL(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsArboretum VenturesGenoa VenturesMedvest Capital

Briteseedbriteseed.comin𝕏Jul 2015 · $900K

Briteseed develops hyperspectral imaging technology integrated into laparoscopic and robotic surgical instruments to provide real-time visualization of critical anatomical structures during surgery.

Deep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesChicago, US

Jonathan Whitney Gunn(CEO)Paul Albert Fehrenbacher(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsGOOSE CapitalTMC Venture FundHyde Park AngelsLightbank

BTI Targetry LLCbrucetech-targets.comJul 2015 · $899.9K

BTI Targetry develops and deploys high-performance targets and target systems for radionuclide production, selling standard commercial products worldwide as well as custom design services for OEMs and end users.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardware

CAIRN BIOSCIENCES INCcairnbio.cominJan 2015 · $900K

Cairn Biosciences is a drug discovery company that uses its COMPASS platform to map multiscale cell dynamics and simulate living biology in order to identify novel drug targets and therapeutics.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtech

Mary Ludlam(Founder & CEO)Payman Amiri(CSO)

CALYX INCcalyxtechs.comin𝕏Jul 2015 · $975K

Calyx provides precision sensing and AI-powered flock monitoring solutions for poultry producers, turning camera and sensor data into actionable insights for harvest planning and operational efficiency.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningHardwareIoTBerkeley, US

Co-investorsSOSVWI Harper Group

CAMBRIAN DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT LLCcambriandev.comJul 2015 · $224.9K

Cambrian Development Services is a consultancy that helps enterprises build internal innovation capabilities using methods like Jobs To Be Done, Design Thinking, and Lean Startup, delivered through gap analyses, bootcamps, and immersive programs.

Enterprise SoftwareFuture of Work

Cardiac Motion, LLCcardiacmotion.comJan 2015 · $975K
Cardiio, Inccardiio.com𝕏Jul 2015 · $150K
CAUGNATEcaugnate.comJul 2015 · $150K
CHARMTECH LABS LLCcaptivoice.cominJul 2015 · $1.4M

Capti ReadBasix is a diagnostic reading assessment for secondary students (grades 3-12) that identifies the root causes of reading difficulties through six individual subtests, benchmark reporting, Lexile measures, and dyslexia risk screening.

EdTechSaaS

Clearton, LLCclearton.comJul 2015 · $225K
COGNITIVE ROBOTICS LLCcognitiverecycling.comJan 2015 · $888.6K
CONNORA TECHNOLOGIESconnoratech.comJul 2015 · $883.9K

Cell Technology sells laboratory assay kits and reagents for life-science research, including caspase/apoptosis detection kits, flow cytometry cytotoxicity assays, ELISA buffers and diluents, and fluorescent enzyme and metabolite detection kits.

BiotechDeep Tech

Rey Banatao(Founder)Stefan Pastine(Founder)

Co-investorsKindred Ventures

Contect, Inc.speechlight.comJan 2015 · $224.9K
CONTINUUM DYNAMICS INCcontinuum-dynamics.cominJul 2015 · $1.9M

Continuum Dynamics develops computational aerodynamics and fluid dynamics software for rotorcraft design, aerospace analysis, and specialized applications like spray drift and fuel jettisoning prediction.

Deep TechDefense TechEnergyHardware

Dr. Alan J. Bilanin(Chairman of the Board & Senior Associate)

Continuus Pharmaceuticalscontinuuspharma.cominJan 2015 · $900K

BiotechWoburn, US

Salvatore Mascia(Executive Officer, Director)inBayan Takizawa(Director)Bernhardt Trout(Director)Jonathan Fleming(Director)Andrea Semprini(Director)Mark Bamforth(Director)

COVARIS, INC.covaris.comin𝕏Jan 2015 · $872K

Covaris manufactures focused-ultrasonicator instruments and cryoextraction systems for sample preparation in research and diagnostics, enabling DNA/RNA shearing, tissue processing, cell lysis, and other laboratory workflows.

BiotechDeep TechHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesWoburn, US

Cycladex Inccycladex.comJan 2015 · $852.2K

Cycladex provides a non-cyanide chemical extraction process to recover gold, silver, rare earth elements, and lithium from mine tailings, refractory ores, and copper-gold systems without new excavation.

Circular EconomyCleantechNew Materials

Diagnostic anSERS Inc.diagnosticansers.comJul 2015 · $150K

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Media & Entertainment

DropWise Technologiesdrop-wise.comJul 2015 · $873.6K

Uses innovative coating materials and application processes to improve power generation efficiency.

Cambridge, US

Adam T. Paxson(Executive Officer, Director)Kripa K. Varanasi(Director)David C. Borelli(Executive Officer)Karen Gleason(Director)

BoardColin Gounden(Director)

Co-investorsNXT VenturesWalnut Venture Associates

Ecovia Renewablesecoviarenewables.cominJan 2015 · $974.9K

Ecovia produces γ-PGA-based biopolymers as a biobased alternative to polyacrylate polymers, avoiding microplastics and high greenhouse gas emissions through a proprietary lower-cost manufacturing process.

Circular EconomyCleantechNew MaterialsAnn Arbor, US

Jeremy Minty(Executive Officer, Director)inAndrew C Hertig(Executive Officer)Geoff Horst(Director)Xiaoxia Lin(Director)Caroline Drouart(Director)

BoardJames Agley(Director)

Co-investorsID VenturesKeiretsu Forum

EDISON AGROSCIENCES INCedisonagro.comJan 2015 · $225K

Edison Agro develops bio-based rubber derived from sunflower crop residue (leaves), converting agricultural waste into liquid rubber as an alternative to synthetic and traditional natural rubber.

AgTechClimate TechNew Materials

Edwisetech Incamol.ioJul 2015 · $1M
Elidahelidah.comJul 2015 · $900K

Elidah develops an FDA-cleared external neuromuscular therapy platform for treating urinary incontinence in women and men, offered through direct-to-consumer and clinical care channels including telehealth and Medicare coverage.

Digital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices

Co-investorsConnecticut Innovations

ENDECTRA LLCendectra.comJan 2015 · $899.7K
ENERGY ADAPTIVE NETWORKS CORPORATIONadaptiven.comJul 2015 · $150K
EPVSensors LLCepvsensors.comJul 2015 · $225K

EPV Sensors develops diagnostic devices for eye-care and home health applications, including a non-invasive tonometer for measuring intraocular pressure and a retinal function tester.

Deep TechHardwareHealthtechMedical Devices

EnikovPeyman

ExplORer Surgicalexplorersurgical.cominJul 2015 · $225Kacquired by Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX)

GHX operates a platform that connects healthcare providers, suppliers, and their systems across the healthcare supply chain, aiming to coordinate data, workflows, and decisions.

HealthtechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSChicago, US

Jennifer Fried(Executive Officer, Director)Eugene Fine(Executive Officer)in

BoardNed Scheetz(Director)inImmanuel Thangaraj(Director)Kris Johnson(Director)Denis Harrington(Director)in

Co-investorsHarvard Business Angels of ChicagoM25Symphony Alpha VenturesAphelion Capital

FRAMERGY INCframergy.comJul 2015 · $1.1M

framergy produces metal organic frameworks (MOFs) and other coordination polymers at industrial scale for the oil and gas sector and environmental applications such as gas separation, pollution abatement, energy storage, and catalysis.

CleantechDeep TechNew Materials

Gazelle Semiconductor Inc.gazellesemi.comJan 2015 · $150K
Giant Otter Technologies, Inc.giantotter.comFeb 2015 · $750K
GlobalBio, Inc.globalbioinc.comJan 2015 · $150K

Global Bioinc is a biotechnology company that discovers and develops therapeutic antibodies for oncology, immunology, and infectious disease applications.

BiotechDeep TechMedical Devices

Glyscendglyscend.comJul 2015 · $725K

Glyscend Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing oral, first-in-class therapies for type 2 diabetes and obesity.

BiotechDeep TechDigital HealthHealthtechLongevityBaltimore, US

Ashish Nimgaonkar(Executive Officer, Director)Dennis McWilliams(Director)inCasey Cunningham(Director)Leighton Read(Director)inBob Soh(Director)in

Co-investorsBrandon BioCatalystBrandon Capital PartnersBreakout Labs

Guiding Technologies Corporationguidingtechnologies.comin𝕏Jan 2015 · $882.2K

GAINS is a mobile application that delivers real-time behavioral guidance and coaching for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) practitioners, instructors, and caregivers across clinical and educational settings.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthEdTechHealthtechSaaSPhiladelphia, US

John Nosek(Founder, President and CEO, Director of Research and Product Innovation)

HADRON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.hadrontechnologies.comJul 2015 · $225K
Haselton Baker Risk Group, LLChbrisk.cominJul 2015 · $900K

SP3 is a seismic performance prediction platform providing building-specific seismic risk analysis based on the FEMA P-58 methodology for resilient structural design.

Construction TechDeep TechSaaS

HISTOGEN INC.histogen.com𝕏Jul 2015 · $975K

Histogen is a clinical-stage drug development company creating small-molecule pan-caspase and caspase-selective inhibitors intended to restore immune function and treat infectious and inflammatory diseases.

BiotechHealthtech

Humboldt Consultants LLChumboldtconsultants.comJan 2015 · $150K
IERION, INC.ierion.comJul 2015 · $150K

IERION develops AI-enabled cybersecurity technologies and products focused on responsible AI, addressing AI governance, bias mitigation, and explainability.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise Software

ILLIAC SOFTWARE, INC.illiacsoftware.comJan 2015 · $225K
Imagars LLCimagars.comJan 2015 · $900K
Immunant, Inc.immunant.comin𝕏Jul 2015 · $150K

Immunant is a systems software consultancy that performs applied research and development to improve the security and reliability of low-level software, including hardening user, kernel, and hypervisor code, migrating critical C/C++ to Rust, exposing C/C++ to Rust via APIs, and applying fuzzing and exploit mitigations.

CybersecurityDeep TechDeveloper Tools

Industrial Microbesimicrobes.comin𝕏Jul 2015 · $150K

iMicrobes uses synthetic biology to develop cost-effective sustainable materials and replace conventional manufacturing processes.

BiotechCircular EconomyCleantechClimate TechHealthtechNew MaterialsSan Francisco, US

Derek Greenfield(CEO)inLiz Clarke(CTO)inNoah Helman(CSO)inAnne-Marie Rosche(Office Manager)

Co-investorsCLI VenturesFirst Bight VenturesJude GomilaJuniperPoint Reyes ManagementStartX+9 more

IntelinAir | AGMRIintelinair.comin𝕏Jul 2015 · $375K

Intelinair provides aerial imagery and agronomic analytics through its AGMRI platform, delivering in-season alerts and postseason reporting on crop health, weeds, nitrogen deficiency, stand assessment, and yield loss.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningSaaSSan Jose, US

Naira Hovakimyan(Chief Scientific Officer and Secretary)inAl Eisaian(Founder)in

Co-investorsGranatus VenturesHarvard Business Angels of ChicagoHyde Park Venture PartnersScientia VenturesWestern Technology Investment

Invictus Medical, Inc.invictusmed.comJan 2015 · $960.1K
iWalk, Inc.biom.comJul 2015 · $224K
JKM TECHNOLOGIES, LLCoeshshoes.com𝕏Jan 2015 · $950K

OESH Shoes designs and manufactures women's footwear engineered to support natural foot movement, featuring a wide forefoot, narrow heel, and a bouncy sole developed from research on human motion.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness

Casey Kerrigan(Founder)

Kalion Inc.kalioninc.comin𝕏Jul 2015 · $1.2M

Kalion manufactures high-purity glucaric acid and glucuronic acid for use as corrosion inhibitors, polymer additives, and ingredients in pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and energy drinks.

Advanced ManufacturingBiotechCleantechDeep TechNew MaterialsMilton, US

Kristala Prather(Executive Officer, Director)Darcy Prather(Founder and CEO)in

BoardRobert Miniutti(Director)Nada Jain(Director)

Co-investorsBoston Harbor Angels

keen homekeenhome.ioin𝕏Jan 2015 · $150K

Keen Home develops smart home products and automation systems that enhance comfort and efficiency in residential spaces.

ConsumerEnergyHardwareIoTNew York City, US

Will McLeod(Cofounder)in

Co-investorsAmerican Family VenturesFundersClubMetaPropMetaProp VenturesNYU Innovation Venture FundR/GA Ventures+1 more

KnipBioknipbio.comin𝕏Jul 2015 · $375K

KnipBio produces JUV, a fermented all-natural feed ingredient added to existing aquaculture feed to improve juvenile survival, stress resilience, and yields for farmed fish and shrimp.

AgTechBiotechFoodTechLowell, US

Christopher Marx(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Larry Feinberg(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inJessica McLear(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardJeremy Weinstein(Director)

Co-investorsBoston Harbor AngelsLaunchpad Venture GroupWalnut Venture Associates

LambdaVision Incorporatedlambdavision.comin𝕏Jan 2015 · $892.1K

LambdaVision develops a protein-based artificial retina designed to restore vision for patients blinded by advanced retinal degenerative diseases such as retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration.

BiotechMedical DevicesSpace Tech

Robert R. Birge(Founder)Nicole L. Wagner(President and Chief Executive Officer)inJordan A. Greco(Chief Scientific Officer)inJordan Greco(Founder)Nicole Wagner(Founder)Robert Birge(Founder)

Co-investorsAurelia FoundryConnecticut InnovationsSeraphim SpaceSeven Seven SixBand of AngelsE2MC Ventures

Language Express, Inc., Thethesocialexpress.comJul 2015 · $878K
LAYERBIO INClayerbio.comJan 2015 · $150K

LayerBio develops ophthalmology therapies, including OcuRing, a bioerodible sustained-release drug delivery technology designed to work with standard intraocular lenses (IOLs) used in cataract surgery.

BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices

LCDRIVES CORP.lcdrives.comJan 2015 · $300K
LifeMagneticsmagnetics.lifeinJul 2015 · $375K

Life Magnetics develops carbon-coated magnetic bead kits for total RNA extraction and isolation, offering RNA purification with no DNase cleanup, room-temperature shipping, and compatibility with automated liquid and bead handling systems.

BiotechDeep TechHardware

Co-investorsID Ventures

Lightform, Inc.lumenous3d.comin𝕏Jan 2015 · $900K

Lightform built design tools and hardware for projection mapping, using structured light scanning and computer-vision-powered generative effects to align projected content with physical objects and spaces.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyHardware

LightUplightup.io𝕏Jul 2015 · $900K

Lightup develops Halo AR, an AI-powered augmented reality creator studio that lets users build and share 3D and holographic experiences from a phone or tablet without coding.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEdTechSan Mateo, US

Tarun Pondicherry(Founder)in

Co-investorsDorm Room

Liquid X Printed Metals, Inc.liquid-x.comin𝕏Jul 2015 · $224.8K

Liquid X develops conductive inks and sensors integrated onto textiles and PET substrates for applications requiring proximity detection, touch sensing, and temperature measurement.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareIoTNew MaterialsPittsburgh, US

Richard D. McCullough(Co-Founder & Chairman)Gregory S. Babe(Executive Officer, Director)Beth Vasyin

BoardWilliam R. Newlin(Director)

Co-investorsNewlin Investment Company LLC

Loci Controlslocicontrols.cominJul 2015 · $900K

LoCI Controls provides real-time monitoring and control systems for landfills to increase methane gas capture and reduce emissions.

CleantechClimate TechHardwareIoTSaaSSomerville, US

Melinda Hale(Executive Officer)Peter Quigley(CEO and Chairman)Andrew Campanella(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardSvenErik Karlsson(Director)

Co-investorsConvergeHouston Angel NetworkLaunchCapitalLaunch Capital

LUCELO TECHNOLOGIESlucelotech.comJan 2015 · $149.9K
Lucira Healthlucirahealth.cominJan 2015 · $225K

Lucira Health manufactures portable diagnostic devices that connect to smartphones to test bodily fluids for infectious diseases, enabling rapid results outside of clinical settings.

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesEmeryville, US

Debkishore Mitra(Founder)inJohn R. Waldeisen(Director)John Waldeisen(CEO)Ivan Dimov

BoardErik T. Engelson(Executive Officer, Director)Justin Butler(Director)

Co-investors11.2 CapitalForesite CapitalShangBay Capital LLCY CombinatorDCVC (Data Collective)DHVC+5 more

LUMEOVA INClumeova.cominJul 2015 · $150K

LUMEOVA develops WiRays, a wireless connectivity technology using patented optical spectrum methods to deliver Gigabit-to-Terabit-per-second speeds for mobile multimedia and future communications.

Deep TechHardwareSemiconductors

Macromoltekmacromoltek.comin𝕏Jul 2015 · $900K

Macromoltek provides computational modeling and AI-driven antibody design services to biotech and pharmaceutical companies, accelerating the discovery and optimization of therapeutic antibodies.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechAustin, US

Monica Berrondo(CEO)inSusana Kaufmann(CTO)inLisa Hendrickson(Chief of Staff)

Co-investorsY CombinatorDCVC (Data Collective)Neotribe Ventures

MadeSolidmadesolid.comJan 2015 · $150KDefunct

MadeSolid formulates chemical compounds designed for use in 3D printing to produce functional end products.

Advanced ManufacturingRoboticsEmeryville, US

Brian Martinez(COO)inLance R. Pickens(Founder)David Rorex(CTO)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorAvlok CapitalInitialized CapitalPlug and Play VenturesWefunder

Mallinda Inc.mallinda.comJul 2015 · $899.7K

Mallinda develops VITRIMAX, a recyclable and reprocessable thermoset polymer (vitrimer) chemistry and prepregs that allow carbon, glass, and natural fiber composites to be remolded, repaired, and recycled with full recovery of resin and fiber.

Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyNew Materials

MarqMetrixmarqmetrix.comJan 2015 · $149.6K

Seattle, US

Brian J. Marquardt(Executive Officer, Director)Tom Pierson(Executive Officer)J. Scott Van Vuren(Executive Officer, Director)

MGENUITY CORPORATIONmgenuity.comJul 2015 · $1.1M
MICRO-PRECISION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.micropt.cominJan 2015 · $225K

Micro-Precision Technologies manufactures thick film substrates and electronic components for commercial, industrial, and military applications, with a focus on government products and sensor systems.

Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechHardwareSemiconductorsSalem, US

NANO HYDROPHOBICS, INCnanohydrophobics.comJan 2015 · $900K
NANOJEHM INC.nanojehm.comJul 2015 · $150K
Neural Analyticsneuralanalytics.cominJan 2015 · $893K

Los Angeles medical device company building transcranial Doppler ultrasound systems to measure, diagnose and track brain health.

HealthtechLos Angleles, US

Leo Petrossian(Executive Officer, Director)inMark Hattendorf(Executive Officer)in

BoardYuri Pikover(Director)Roy Doumani(Director)Kenneth Baker(Director)Stan Rowe(Director)

Co-investorsAlpha EdisonARHW HoldingsReimagined VenturesUCLA Ventures

NEUROCRYPT LPneurocrypto.comJul 2015 · $150K
NexGen Arrays, LLCnexgenarrays.comJan 2015 · $150K
NEXTWATT LLCnextwattllc.comJan 2015 · $225K
NGCODEC INC.ngcodec.comJan 2015 · $900K
Oceancommoceancomm.coJan 2015 · $896.9K

Co-investorsSerra Ventures

ONTO TECHNOLOGY, LLConto-technology.cominJan 2015 · $975K

OnTo Technology develops direct battery recycling methods, including its patented Inertization and Cathode Healing processes, to recover and restore lithium-ion battery cathode materials at low cost and low carbon footprint.

Circular EconomyCleantechNew Materials

Dr. Steve Sloop(Owner & Founder)

OPCONDYS INCopcondys.comJul 2015 · $150K

Opcondys develops optical transconductance varistors (OTV), specialized power electronic devices designed to enable power switching and control in equipment.

Deep TechEnergyHardwareSemiconductors

Optomecoptomec.comin𝕏Nov 2015 · $274.2K

Optomec builds additive manufacturing systems, including 3D metal printers and 3D printed electronics equipment, for industrial production, repair, and prototyping.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareAlbuquerque, US

David Ramahi(Executive Officer, Director)inMichael Barry(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJohn Crowe(Director)

Co-investorsGE Ventures

Optoniksoptoniks.cominJul 2015 · $149.9K

Indian Trail, US

Majid Babaie(Chief Executive Officer)inMehrdad Abolbashari(Chief Technology Officer)

Peak Diagnostics, LLCpeak-diagnostics.comJul 2015 · $225K
PICOYUNEpicoyune.comJan 2015 · $885.3K

Picoyune manufactures portable chemical sensor devices that simplify environmental monitoring for industrial processes.

CleantechDeep TechHardwareIoTBerkeley, US

Jay James(CEO)Jeffrey Crosby(CTO)

PIONEER VALLEY EDUCATIONAL PRESS, INC.pioneervalleybooks.cominJul 2015 · $150K

Pioneer Valley Books develops print and digital literacy resources and curriculum programs for educators and students focused on early reading instruction.

EdTechPioneer Valley, US

Michèle Dufresne

Pivot Biopivotbio.comin𝕏Jul 2015 · $150K

Pivot Bio develops agricultural innovations focused on transforming farming practices through microbiology and genetics.

AgTechBiotechEmeryville, US

Alvin Tamsir(Founder)inKarsten Temme(Founder)inAlvin Tamsir, Ph.D.(Chief Science Officer & Co-Founder)Karsten Temme, Ph.D.(Chief Innovation Officer and Co-Founder)Chris Abbott(Chief Executive Officer)in

BoardRoger Wyse(Director)in

Co-investorsBreakthrough Energy VenturesCongruent VenturesDCVC (Data Collective)G2 Venture PartnersK3 VenturesK3V Ventures+11 more

Pointivopointivo.comin𝕏Jul 2015 · $900K

Pointivo applies AI, computer vision, and analytics to drone-captured data for physical asset inspection, producing measurements, damage detection, and change analysis.

AI & Machine LearningRoboticsSaaSAtlanta, US

Dan Ciprari(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardWilliam Wilkins, Jr.(Director)Blake Patton(Director)in

Co-investorsBIP VenturesBLH Venture Partners, LLCPlug and Play VenturesTech Square VenturesBIP CapitalBLUE LAGOON CAPITAL

Proviviprovivi.comin𝕏Jan 2015 · $1.6M

AgTechSanta Monica, US

Frances Arnold(Director)inPeter Meinhold(Executive Officer)inPedro Coelho(Executive Officer)inCorey Huck(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardGANESH KISHORE(Director)inALAN BOYCE(Director)

Co-investorsAliment CapitalKairos Venture Investments, LlcLanx CapitalPontifax AgTechSpruce Capital PartnersVivo Capital+2 more

Pure Biomass Inc.purebiomass.orgJul 2015 · $1.2M

Pure Biomass develops proprietary algae cultivation systems and photo-bioreactors for large-scale microalgae production used in food, feed, nutraceuticals, and biofuel applications.

AgTechBiotechCleantech

RADOM CORPORATIONradomcorp.comin𝕏Jan 2015 · $148.3K

RADOM Corporation manufactures benchtop microwave plasma sources using proprietary Cerawave® technology to generate atmospheric-pressure plasma at temperatures exceeding 5,500°C.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechEnergyHardwareNew Materials

Rao Research and Consulting, LLCraorc.cominJan 2015 · $150K

RRC provides research and consulting services to government agencies focused on improving highway infrastructure design, construction processes, and maintenance strategies.

CleantechConstruction TechDeep TechGovTech

Dr. Chetana Rao(Founder)

Rare Resource Recycling Inc.reecycleinc.cominJul 2015 · $899.9K

REEcycle recovers rare earth elements from scrap magnets using a patented process to extract materials essential for permanent magnets in clean energy applications.

Circular EconomyCleantechNew MaterialsDuncan, US

Dr. Pradeep Samarasekere(Chief Chemist & Inventor)

Resensys LLCresensys.comin𝕏Jul 2015 · $1.5M

Resensys develops wireless sensor networks for remote monitoring of structural health in infrastructure assets like bridges, tunnels, buildings, and dams.

Construction TechHardwareIoT

REVOLUTION RESEARCH, INC.revolutionresearchinc.com𝕏Jul 2015 · $225K
RightHandrighthandrobotics.cominJan 2015 · $975K

RightHand Robotics develops an AI-powered robotic piece-picking platform for order fulfillment in e-commerce and supply chain operations.

AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsSomerville, US

Leif Jentoft(Founder)inYaro Tenzer(Founder)inLael Odhner(Founder)inYaroslav Tenzer(Executive Officer, Director)Brian D. Owen(CEO)in

Co-investorsMenlo VenturesMatrixPlayground GlobalF-Prime CapitalGlobal BrainGV (Google Ventures)+4 more

Roundtable Analyticsroundtableanalytics.comJan 2015 · $975K

Roundtable Analytics provides real-time decision support software to healthcare systems, enabling clinical, operational, and administrative teams to extract actionable insights from healthcare data for improving care delivery and reducing costs.

Data & InfrastructureDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechLarkspur, US

H. Tate Holt(Executive Officer, Director)Thomas Bohrmann(Director)Kenneth Lopiano(Director)

Runtime Verificationruntimeverification.comin𝕏Jul 2015 · $900K

Runtime Verification provides high-assurance cybersecurity consulting based on formal methods for teams building software that cannot fail.

Crypto & Web3CybersecurityDeveloper ToolsUrbana, US

Patrick MacKay(Director)

BoardGrigore Rosu(Founder)

Co-investorsBorderless VentureFenbushi CapitalIOSG VenturesMaven 11

SE3D, INC.se3d.comJan 2015 · $876.3K
SEAROBOTICS CORPORATIONsearobotics.comJan 2015 · $149.8K
Sense Neuro Diagnosticssenseneuro.cominJul 2015 · $899.4K

Sense Neuro Diagnostics is developing non-invasive technology to rapidly detect stroke subtype and traumatic brain injury and to continuously monitor brain injury, producing a scan in 2.5 seconds that analyzes the entire cranial vault.

Deep TechHealthtechMedical Devices

George "Chip" Shaw(Co-founder)

Co-investorsAngel Physicians Fund

Shinefusionshinefusion.comin𝕏Jul 2015 · $149.7K

Shine Fusion develops nuclear technology solutions aimed at building a more sustainable world.

CleantechDeep TechEnergyMedical DevicesMadison, US

Greg Piefer(Founder and CEO)in

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesKoch Disruptive TechnologiesNucleation CapitalNV NOM

SIGRAY, INC.sigray.comin𝕏Jan 2015 · $899.6K

Sigray develops advanced x-ray laboratory systems that deliver synchrotron-grade research capabilities using patented innovations in sources, optics, and design.

Deep TechHardwareNew MaterialsBenicia, US

Dr. Wenbing Yun(Co-founder)Ms. Sylvia Lewis(Co-founder)

Simpore Inc.simpore.comJul 2015 · $975K

SiMPore develops silicon nanomembrane technology products for biomedical research, environmental analysis, and materials science applications.

BiotechDeep TechHardwareNew MaterialsRochester, US

James Roussie(Chief Scientific Officer & Co-Founder)James McGrath(Corporate Director & Co-founder)Thomas Gaborski(Corporate Director & Co-founder)

Skookoo LLCherecomestrobo.comJan 2015 · $150K
Skylark Wirelessskylarkwireless.cominJul 2015 · $900K

Skylark Wireless provides wireless connectivity systems for first responders, linking radios, cameras, sensors, vehicles, and biometric monitors to support fire, police, and rescue operations in daily work and disaster response.

Defense TechHardwareIoTHouston, US

Ryan Guerra(Executive Officer, Director)inClayton Shepard(Executive Officer, Director)in

SKYVEN TECHNOLOGIESskyventechnologies.comin𝕏Jul 2015 · $1.1M

Skyven builds the Arcturus line of high-temperature industrial heat pumps that recover waste heat and convert it into boiler-quality steam for manufacturing facilities.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergyFarmers Branch, US

SmartyPAL Inc.smartypal.com𝕏Jan 2015 · $887.3K

My Degree Guide is an educational resource platform that helps students explore, compare, and enroll in accredited online, accelerated, and flexible degree programs from associate to doctorate level.

EdTechMedia & Entertainment

Joy Miller(Editorial Director)

Speak Agent, Inc.speakagent.cominJan 2015 · $900K

Speak Agent develops AI-powered instructional technology designed to support academic language development across K-12 content areas.

AI & Machine LearningEdTech

Ben Grimley(CEO)Andrea E. Blair(Secondary Mathematics Lead)Brian Camus(Secondary Science Lead)

Spheryxspheryx.solutionsJul 2015 · $898K

Spheryx develops Total Holographic Characterization technology for analyzing suspensions at the sub-visible particle level, including detecting protein aggregates and particles in biopharmaceuticals.

BiotechDeep TechHardwareNew York, US

Laura Philips(Executive Officer, Director)inDavid Grier(Director)

SQZ Biotechnologiessqzbiotech.cominJan 2015 · $900K

BiotechWatertown, US

Robert S. Langer, Sc.D.(Director)Armon Sharei, Ph.D.(Executive Officer, Director)Armon Sharei(Executive Officer, Director)Amy W. Schulman(Executive Officer, Director)Kris Elverum(Executive Officer)Howard Bernstein(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsAlumni Ventures+ND CapitalGV (Google Ventures)Illumina VenturesInvusJDRF T1D Fund+3 more

STEL Technologies, LLCsteltechnologies.comJan 2015 · $225K
STEMKids LLCstemkids.jobsJan 2015 · $150K
SUDHIN BIOPHARMA COMPANYsudhinbio.comJul 2015 · $375K

Sudhin Biopharma is a biotech company focused on bioprocess engineering and recombinant cell culture technologies for the pharmaceutical industry.

BiotechDeep TechHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesSuperior, US

Dhinakar Kompala(Co-founder & Chief Scientific Officer)

SUGARCUBE SYSTEMS INC.pathway-rocks.comJan 2015 · $406K
SUPERCOOL METALS LLCsupercoolmetals.comJan 2015 · $813.6K

Supercool Metals makes lightweight, high-strength, geometrically complex hardware components and subsystems using a patented manufacturing process, offering end-to-end capabilities from material science to finished assemblies.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareNew Materials

Co-investorsOK Computer

SysteMECH, Incsystemech.comJul 2015 · $932.3K
TACTICAL HAPTICS, INC.tacticalhaptics.comJan 2015 · $899.3K

William Provancher(Founder)inMichael Jones(Founder)in

Co-investorsSand Hill Angels

TAO Connecttaoconnect.orgin𝕏Jan 2015 · $934K

TAO Connect provides an online library of over 150 interactive mental health sessions, courses, and practice tools spanning self-guided development, skill building, and clinician-delivered treatment using evidence-based approaches like CBT and ACT.

Digital HealthMental HealthWellness & Fitness

Co-investorsFlorida FundersFlorida Technology Seed Capital FundNew World Angels

Teachleyteachley.comJul 2015 · $900K

Teachley develops math learning and intervention programs for students in grades K-5, using interactive lessons and games to build fact fluency, math strategies, problem-solving, and fraction skills.

EdTechNew York, US

Rachael Labrecque, PhD(Cofounder)inDana Pagar, PhD(Cofounder)inKara CArpenter, PhD(Cofounder)

Co-investorsDorm Room

TEXASLDPC INC.texasldpc.comJul 2015 · $900K

Symbyon Systems develops and licenses LDPC (Low Density Parity Check) error correction decoder technology, based on architectures from Texas A&M University, for use in nonvolatile memory such as flash and RRAM, hard drives, object storage, and high-speed WiFi wireless systems.

Deep TechHardwareSemiconductorsBryan, US

Thermal Expansion Solutions, Inc.allvaralloys.cominJul 2015 · $900K

ALLVAR develops and manufactures alloys with negative and tailored thermal expansion, including Alloy 30 and Alloy M in round bar and tube form, constant-preload washers, spacers, and negative-CTE lens tubes for optics.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechNew Materials

James A. Monroe(Founder & CEO)

THOUGHTSTEM, LLCthoughtstem.comJul 2015 · $900K
TRACE-ABILITY INCtraceabilityinc.comJan 2015 · $900K
Triton Algae Innovationstritonhn.comJan 2015 · $862.5K

BiotechSan Diego, US

Stephen Mayfield(Director)Jason Pyle(Executive Officer, Director)Daniel Sachs(Executive Officer)Xun Wang(Executive Officer)inNicholas Hofmeister(Executive Officer)

BoardDavid Wellis(Director)

Uniqarta, Inc.uniqarta.comJul 2015 · $1.9M
vacessvaxess.comJan 2015 · $1.2M

Terrestrial develops the Tacterra microarray patch platform, a dissolvable skin-patch technology for delivering therapies including GLP-1 without injection.

BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices

Livio Valenti(Cofounder)Rachel Sha(CEO)

Co-investorsMission BiocapitalNorwich VenturesUlu VenturesThe Engine Ventures

VANNTEC LLCvanntec.comJan 2015 · $150K
VascuLogic LLCvasculogic.comin𝕏Jan 2015 · $149.4K

VascuLogic develops image-guided medical devices and diagnostic products that improve venous access procedures in clinical settings, delivering high first-attempt success rates and reducing accidental needle sticks.

HealthtechMedical DevicesRobotics

Virtalabsvirtalabs.comJan 2015 · $898.2K

Virta Labs builds an API-first, open-core security platform for healthcare IT infrastructure, including BlueFlow asset management, Tapirx passive medical device discovery, and VulnFWRD AI risk orchestration.

CybersecurityDigital HealthHealthtech

Co-investorsTappan Hill Ventures

VLNComm LLCvlncomm.comJul 2015 · $225K
VocaliD, Inc.vocalid.coJan 2015 · $897.8K
WATTGLASS, INCwattglass.cominJan 2015 · $896.4K

WattGlass (Pellucere Technologies) develops advanced glass coatings including anti-reflective, anti-fog, hydrophobic, and anti-soiling/self-cleaning technologies.

CleantechEnergyNew Materials

XACTIV, INC.xactiv.cominJan 2015 · $150K

Xactiv is a technology company with expertise in digital printing and related fields, drawing on an internal team and external network of specialists in chemistry, electrical engineering, materials science, and physics.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareNew MaterialsRochester, US

Peter Mason(President)Jim Mason(Chief Designer)

XALLENT INC.xallent.comJan 2015 · $900K

Xallent provides advanced semiconductor metrology solutions that accelerate testing and validation for chiplet and advanced node manufacturing, combining MEMS-based probes with computer vision to reduce measurement cycles from days to minutes without traditional fabrication hurdles.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareSemiconductors

XYLOME CORPxylome.cominJul 2015 · $900K

Xylome uses precision yeast fermentation with its proprietary Lipomyces starkeyi strain to produce customizable structured oils and lipid systems that replicate the functionality of natural oils like palm, shea, and coconut.

BiotechFoodTechNew Materials

Zendigo Group Inc dba EduNovaedu-nova.comJan 2015 · $150K

The page promotes "Presidenttoto", an online lottery (togel) betting platform marketed to players in Indonesia, offering various official lottery markets, bonuses, and payment services.

Zenflowzenflow.comin𝕏Jul 2015 · $150K

Zenflow develops medical devices for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men, founded from the Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign with a team experienced in medical device development and FDA regulation.

HealthtechMedical DevicesSan Francisco, US

Shreya Mehta(CTO)inNick Damiano(CEO)inJohn Beck(Executive Officer)in

BoardBryan Kim(Director)Robert Weisskoff(Director)inBlayne Roeder(Director)

Co-investorsAstiaCloudStone CapitalDorm RoomF-Prime CapitalShangBay Capital LLCY Combinator+16 more

Ziva Medical, Inc.zivamedical.comJul 2015 · $150K
Zizmos, Inc.zizmos.comJan 2015 · $375K
Zyroboticszyrobotics.comJan 2015 · $900K

Ayanna Howard(Founder)in

Co-investorsBackstage Capital

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