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National Science Foundation2021 Investments

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ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING INNOVATIONS LLCaminnov.comAug 2021 · $256K
Advisory Aerospace OSC LLCadvisoryaero.comFeb 2021 · $249K

Advisory Aero builds FactoryTwin, an AI-powered manufacturing analytics platform that connects ERP, MES, and spreadsheet data to give factories visibility into on-time delivery, capacity, WIP, and root cause.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningSaaS

Aeroshieldaeroshield.techinFeb 2021 · $1.3M

AeroShield is a materials science company that developed an ultra-clear silica aerogel, originating from research at MIT, aimed at improving the energy efficiency of buildings.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergyNew MaterialsCambridge, US

Elise Strobach(CEO)inKyle Wilke(Director)inDr. Elise Strobach(CEO)

BoardSusan Stewart(Director)Brandon Tinianov(Director)inStephen Venuto(Director)

Co-investorsClean Energy VentureMassMutual VenturesMassVenturesSBXi

AG350, INC.ag350project.comMar 2021 · $251.7K
AGRAFILMS INCagrafilms.comMay 2021 · $254K

AgraFilms develops a plant protection technology that uses Dictyostelid amoebae and their anti-biofilm compounds to hunt and neutralize crop-associated bacteria, including biofilm-protected pathogens like potato soft rot.

AgTechBiotechFoodTech

Jonathan Irwin(Chief Executive Officer)

Aircompanyaircompany.cominMay 2021 · $256K

AIRCO builds modular systems that produce fuel, using carbon-capture and synthesis technology.

CleantechClimate TechEnergy

Co-investorsNew Climate VenturesToyota Ventures

Akornakorn.techin𝕏Feb 2021 · $256K

Akorn Technology develops 100% natural edible coatings for fresh produce that slow ripening, reduce moisture loss, and inhibit microorganisms to extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables.

AgTechFoodTechNew MaterialsBerkeley, US

Antonios Zografos(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsUM6P Ventures

Akttyva Therapeutics, Inc.akttyva.comDec 2021 · $255.5K

Akttyva Therapeutics is a drug-discovery company using an AI-assisted computational platform called AIDE, which combines physics-based approaches, molecule libraries, and experimental validation to develop targeted therapeutics.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechWatertown, US

Alerjealerje.comin𝕏Jul 2021 · $1.3M

Alerje develops FAIT, a software platform that supports oral immunotherapy (OIT) for food allergies, using AI predictions, behavioral science, and clinical workflows to help families and clinics manage daily treatment.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechSaaS

Javier Evelyn(Founder & CEO)

Co-investorsBackstage CapitalChloe CapitalID VenturesJumpstart NovaMichigan RiseSeae Ventures

Aliroquantumaliroquantum.comin𝕏May 2021 · $255.7K

Aliro provides a full-stack software platform for quantum networking, including simulation, orchestration, and operating system solutions that enable enterprises and government agencies to plan and deploy quantum networks for applications like QPU interconnection and quantum-secured communications.

CybersecurityDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareQuantum ComputingBoston, US

Michael Cubeddu(Founder)in

Co-investorsBantam GroupCrosslink CapitalFlybridge Capital PartnersGutbrain VenturesiGlobe PartnersSamsung Next+2 more

AMERICAN NANOTECHNOLOGIES INCamericannano.techDec 2021 · $256K

American Nanotechnologies, Inc.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechNew Materials

Anello Photonicsanellophotonics.cominApr 2021 · $255.8K

ANELLO Photonics develops silicon photonics-based inertial navigation systems, specifically its SiPhOG platform, which delivers optical gyroscope performance in a chip-scale form factor for GPS-denied environments.

Deep TechDefense TechHardwareSemiconductorsSanta Clara, US

Dr. Mario Paniccia(Co-Founder and CEO)Avi Feshali(Founder)

Co-investorsCatapult VenturesIronGate Capital AdvisorsLockheed Martin VenturesHCVCIn-Q-TelMESH+1 more

APPLIED OCEAN SCIENCES, LLCappliedoceansciences.comDec 2021 · $255.6K

Applied Ocean Sciences provides scientific research, technical support, and software tool development in ocean science, with a focus on acoustics, physical oceanography, and marine biology.

Climate TechDeep Tech

AQUAGENX, LLCaquagenx.comDec 2021 · $246.5K

Aquagenx makes portable water quality field test kits that detect E. coli and Total Coliforms without labs, electricity, or trained analysts.

CleantechHardwareImpact & Social Good

Aquaggaaquagga.cominFeb 2021 · $1.2M

Aquagga develops field-deployable technology that uses a patented hydrothermal process to permanently destroy PFAS chemicals, breaking them down into harmless byproducts.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareTacoma, US

Brian Pinkard(Cofounder)Nigel Sharp(Co-Founder & former CEO)Christopher Woodruff(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsVertueLab

ARACARI BIOSCIENCES, INC.aracaribio.comSep 2021 · $988K

Aracari Bio develops vascularized microphysiological systems ("tissue chips") with self-assembled human blood vessels that mimic the human body to deliver nutrients, drugs, and cell therapies.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtech

Ariecaarieca.cominFeb 2021 · $1.1M

Arieca develops patented Liquid Metal Embedded Elastomer (LMEE) thermal interface materials that combine thermal performance with mechanical reliability for semiconductor applications.

HardwareNew MaterialsSemiconductorsPittsburgh, US

Navid Kazem(CEO & Co-Founder)Carmel Majidi(CTO & Co-Founder)

BoardIlana Diamond(Director)Hitoshi Suzuki(Director)Ken Joyce(Director)

Co-investorsMonozukuri Ventures

Athembioathembio.comFeb 2021 · $255.9K
AURA INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS INCauraisystems.comJan 2021 · $256K

Aura develops radar-based precision sensing technology that combines sensing and communication in a single platform, applying AI for autonomy and safety.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardware

Avicenaavicena.techin𝕏Feb 2021 · $1.2M

Avicena develops microLED-based optical interconnect technology, including the LightBundle transceiver ICs that pair microLED emitters and photodetectors with multi-core fiber for high-speed chip-to-chip communications.

Deep TechHardwareSemiconductorsLos Angeles, US

Rob Kalman(Founder & Chief Scientist)Alex Tselikov(Founder & Principal Engineer)Bardia Pezeshki(Founder)Sean Brady(Executive Officer)Marco Chisari(CEO)FGG, LLC(Director)

Co-investorsClear VenturesHitachi VenturesProsperity7 VenturesSamsung Catalyst FundCerberus Capital ManagementMaverick Silicon+4 more

AVIOR, INC.aviorx.comJul 2021 · $256K
Ballydel Technologiesballydel.comMay 2021 · $256K

Ballydel Technologies develops novel materials and manufacturing processes for use in pharmaceutical, defense, energy, and consumer goods applications.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechNew Materials

Co-investorsThe Innovation Space

Battery Streak, Inc.batterystreak.comAug 2021 · $256K
Benchmark Labsbenchmarklabs.comin𝕏May 2021 · $256K

Benchmark Labs develops AI-powered, asset-specific weather forecasting solutions for agriculture, energy, and insurance sectors.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechEnergySan Diego, US

Carlos Gaitan, Ph.D.(CEO & Co-Founder)Ulrik Soderstrom(Chief Strategy + Operations Officer & Co-founder)inChristopher Lund, Ph.D.(Co-Founder)Carlos Gaitan(CEO & Co-Founder)inChristopher Lund(Co-Founder)

Co-investorsNextView VenturesTechstarsREFASHIOND Ventures

Berkeley Marine Robotics Inc.berkeleymarinerobotics.comAug 2021 · $256K

Robotics

BETA ANALYTIC, INC.radiocarbon.comSep 2021 · $256K

A radiocarbon dating laboratory offering carbon-14 analysis services; the page shown only lists holiday and lab closure schedules, providing limited detail about its offerings.

Deep Tech

BIKO BIOLABS LLCbikobiolabs.comAug 2021 · $256K
BioMilitus LLCbiomilitus.comFeb 2021 · $254.7K
BioSens8biosens8.comin𝕏Aug 2021 · $256K

BioSens8 develops a platform that identifies microbes to engineer biosensors for quantitative, real-time, and continuous monitoring.

BiotechDigital HealthMedical Devices

Co-investorsFifty Years

BIRDHABITATBOT LLCbirdhabitatbot.comAug 2021 · $240.1K
BLUESHIFT OPTICS LLCblueshiftoptics.comFeb 2021 · $255.8K

Blueshift Optics develops organic glass scintillators for radiation detection, offering materials with neutron detection and gamma-ray discrimination for applications such as nuclear physics experiments.

Deep TechHardwareNew Materials

CAIRA Surgicalcairasurgical.comMay 2021 · $256K

Caira Surgical develops joint replacement software, 3D scanning, and radar-based tracking technologies for orthopedic surgeons, with its first product being a navigation system for knee replacement.

HealthtechMedical DevicesRoboticsNew York, US

Jonathan F.I Greenwald(Executive Officer, Director)Irina Benimovich(Executive Officer)in

CAPIENDA BIOTECH, LLCcapienda.usDec 2021 · $256K

Capienda Biotech develops biotechnology and instrumentation aimed at accelerating drug discovery for the pharmaceutical industry.

BiotechDeep TechHardwareSan Diego, US

Caribou Biofuelscariboubiofuels.comMay 2021 · $255.9K

Caribou Biofuels converts biomass and waste — from forestry, agricultural, and municipal sources — into liquid and gaseous biofuels and carbon products such as biochar, using a licensed gasifier/pyrolysis system.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyModesto, US

Kieran Mitchell(Founder & CEO)Blake Simmons(Executive Officer, Director)David Wells Rolland-Holst(Executive Officer)

CARTILAGE INCcartilage.techFeb 2021 · $256K
CasTag Biosciences, Inc.castagbio.comFeb 2021 · $255.7K
CellDrop Inccelldrop.coMay 2021 · $1.3M

CellDrop Biosciences develops encapsulated allogeneic cell therapies, embedding therapeutic cells in microscopic hydrogel droplets to enable scalable, off-the-shelf living medicines.

BiotechDeep TechLongevity

Celludot LLCcelludot.comMay 2021 · $1.2M

CelluDot develops plant-based, bio-encapsulation adjuvant dispersions that encapsulate active compounds for targeted delivery in crop protection and animal health, avoiding petroleum-derived materials.

AgTechBiotechNew Materials

CHIBITRONICS INCchibitronics.comJul 2021 · $1.2M

Chibitronics makes circuit stickers and related tools that let users build electronics on paper.

ConsumerEdTechHardware

ChloBis Water, Inc.chlobiswater.comDec 2021 · $256K
CHS Healthcare Ventureslightengalehealth.comMay 2021 · $256K

HealthtechDecatur, US

HANS UTZ(Executive Officer, Director)

COBIO DIAGNOSTICS INC.traxion.coApr 2021 · $256K

Traxion Venture Network connects startup founders and business owners with mentors, advisors, and fractional executives, and offers guidance on business model development, strategic growth, and industry connections.

Future of WorkGolden, US

CoCoPIEcocopie.aiJul 2021 · $254.7K

Palo Alto, US

Yanzhi Wang(Director)Xipeng Shen(Executive Officer, Director)Xiaofeng Li(Executive Officer, Director)Jiangchuan Tian(Director)

Colowrap, LLCcolowrap.comAug 2021 · $255.8K

ColoWrap makes a compression device designed to mitigate looping during colonoscopies, reducing the need for manual pressure and patient repositioning by endoscopy staff.

HardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesChapel Hill, US

James Hathorn

COMON SOLUTIONS LLCcomon.solutionsJul 2021 · $1.3M
Construkts, Inc.construkts.comAug 2021 · $256K

CONSTRUKTS builds a digital twin learning platform combining physical smart blocks with patented electro-magnetic connectors, AI-driven 3D model analysis, and augmented reality experiences for education.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechHardware

Pamela L Jennings(PhD)

Corsha Websitecorsha.cominMay 2021 · $255K

Corsha provides a platform for discovering and securing machine and non-human identities across operational technology (OT) environments, inspecting connections including encrypted traffic and capturing connection activity.

CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareIoTSaaSVienna, US

Anusha Iyer(Executive Officer, Director)inCHRISTOPHER P. SIMKINS(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardTimothy Newberry(Director)Mary Styer(Director)Jeff Hudson(Director)

Co-investorsBooz Allen VenturesRazor's Edge VenturesSINEWAVE VENTURESTen Eleven

Cross Cultured Foods PBCtezzafoods.comDec 2021 · $256K

Tezza Foods makes a dairy-free Greek-style yogurt cultured from organic, non-GMO soybean milk, using probiotic strains such as L. bulgaricus and S. thermophilus.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech

CROSSTALK LLCarithmik.comFeb 2021 · $256K
CRYODESALINATION, LLCcryodesalination.comAug 2021 · $256K

CryoDesalination develops a patented freeze-based desalination process that separates water from salts, heavy metals, minerals, and PFAS using immiscible food-grade fluids to separate ice from brine at commercial scale.

CleantechClimate TechDeep Tech

CURUVAR LLCcuru.techAug 2021 · $256K

Curuvar builds decentralized, intrusion-tolerant enterprise information security infrastructure based on a Zero Trust approach and distributed ledger technologies.

CybersecurityDefense TechEnterprise Software

DEEPCAST, LLCdeepcast.aiMay 2021 · $255.6K

DeepCast offers an AI SaaS platform that automatically builds digital twins and interpretable models from minimal data, without coding, to help engineers and scientists make predictions and optimize product development and operations.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechSaaS

DeepSim, Inc.deepsim.techMay 2021 · $256K
Desert Valley Tech Inc.desertvalleytech.comJul 2021 · $256K
DISSECT 360 LLCdissect360.comMar 2021 · $256K
DRIVENDATA INCdrivendata.orgAug 2021 · $256K

DrivenData runs online machine learning competitions and provides direct data science and engineering services for mission-driven organizations working in areas like international development, health, education, conservation, and public services.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureImpact & Social Good

Drivetherapeuticsdrivetherapeutics.comSep 2021 · $256K

Drive Therapeutics is developing D28P001, a PEGylated bispecific nucleic acid aptamer that inhibits both VEGF-A and IL-8 to treat diseases driven by angiogenesis and inflammation, beginning with retinal disorders and endometriosis.

BiotechHealthtechMorrisville, US

DROUGHT DIET PRODUCTSdroughtdietproducts.comMay 2021 · $256K

Drought Diet Products develops irrigation technology, including its Aquifer Pipe, aimed at recharging groundwater and reducing agricultural water use.

AgTechCleantechClimate TechTulare, US

Earthshot Climate Co.earthshotclimate.comJul 2021 · $512K

Earthshot provides end-to-end support for developing and financing nature-based carbon projects, offering greenhouse gas accounting, carbon standard compliance, and project finance guidance.

CleantechClimate TechImpact & Social Good

ECOSYSTEMONE LLCecosystemone.comAug 2021 · $255.6K

EcosystemOne is a metaverse creator platform that lets users build VR experiences without coding, using storytelling templates, drag-and-drop tools, AI social agents, and ChatGPT integration.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechGaming

EDEN CONCEPTS, LLCedenconceptsllc.comJul 2021 · $256K

Eden Concepts develops patented, all-electric precision planting systems that germinate seeds on the farm and plant them directly into the soil, eliminating the seedling growing and transplanting process.

AgTechHardwareRobotics

EMAGINE SOLUTIONS TECHNOLOGY LLCemaginesolutionstech.comAug 2021 · $1.2M

Emagine Solutions Tech offers a smartphone app and an AI-powered virtual doula (Aria) that provides real-time symptom and vitals monitoring for first-time and high-risk pregnancies between prenatal visits.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthFemTech

EMERGING FUTURES LLCemerging-futures.comNov 2021 · $255.9K
Empo Healthempo.healthinAug 2021 · $256K

Empo Health provides remote monitoring tools for diabetic patients at risk of foot ulcers, including an imaging scale and patient monitoring service that enables providers to track foot health and detect issues earlier.

Digital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices

Eric Dahlseng(Founder)in

Co-investorsUlu VenturesGaingelsSeaX VenturesStory Ventures

EPIRUS, INCepirussystems.comDec 2021 · $243K

Hawthorne, US

Co-investors8VCBedrock Capital

Epivaraepivara.cominMay 2021 · $254.8K

Epivara is developing an injectable, permanent alternative to surgical spay and neuter procedures for mammals, intended to be administered in a single shot without anesthesia or incisions.

AgTechBiotechChampaign, US

Chemyong Jay Ko(Founder, CEO)Eui Yul Choi(Co-founder)

Co-investorsFirst Leaf Capital

Fathhome, Inc.fathhome.netFeb 2021 · $256K
Felix Biotechnologyfelixbt.comin𝕏Sep 2021 · $256KDefunct

Felix Biotechnology develops a digital platform for designing viruses intended to combat antimicrobial resistance.

BiotechHealthtechSan Francisco, US

Robert McBride(Founder)inVivek Mutalik(Founder)inPaul Turner(Founder)in

Co-investorsFirst In VenturesPoint72 VenturesY Combinator

FIBROSIX INC.fibrosix.comMar 2021 · $256K
Florica Therapeutics, Inc.floricatherapeutics.comJan 2021 · $255.7K
FLUIDFORM INCfluidformbio.comMay 2021 · $249.6K

FluidForm Bio develops FRESH 3D bioprinting technology to create implantable, vascularized tissue placed under the skin, with a focus on a minimally invasive cure for type 1 diabetes.

BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices

Flux Marinefluxmarine.cominFeb 2021 · $255.7K

Flux Marine designs and manufactures all-electric outboard motors and electric propulsion systems for boats, selling to companies and individual customers.

CleantechHardwareMobility & TransportationEast Greenwich, US

Benjamin Charles Sorkin(Director)Daylin Joseph Frantin(Director)Jonathan Lord(Cofounder)Ben SorkinDaylin Frantin(Co-founder)Jon Lord(Co-founder)

Co-investorsNextFab VenturesSlater Technology FundWinklevoss CapitalCollide Capital

Frontier Biofrontierbio.cominAug 2021 · $255.9K

Frontier Bio develops lab-grown human tissues, starting with tissue-engineered blood vessels intended as vascular grafts to treat cardiovascular disease and trauma.

BiotechDeep TechMedical Devices

BoardGeorge Church(Scientific Advisor)

Co-investorsAsymmetry VenturesBoutique Venture PartnersBrincPortfolia

FRUGI BIOTECHNOLOGY INC.frugibio.comAug 2021 · $256K

BigHat Biosciences develops antibody therapies using machine learning and synthetic biology through its Milliner platform, which combines a high-speed wet lab with machine learning for antibody discovery and engineering.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechSan Francisco, US

Gencoresgencores.comNov 2021 · $256K

Co-investorsDorm RoomThe E14 Fund

GEOMAT, LLCgeomat-nano.comFeb 2021 · $255.9K
GLOBAL COOLING TECHNOLOGY GROUP, LLCgctg-llc.comNov 2021 · $256K

Global Cooling Technology Group is a technology and thermal management consulting firm that creates, develops, markets, and sells cooling applications and advanced technology solutions.

CleantechDeep TechHardwarePhoenix, US

GRADIENT MEDICAL, INC.gradient-medical.comMar 2021 · $255.9K

Gradient Medical develops INSPIRE therapy, a system that delivers electrical pulses to target cancer cells and disrupt their biological functions, with real-time sensing to give clinicians control over the treatment zone.

Deep TechHealthtechMedical Devices

Graham, Colin Doigrebelresearch.xyzMay 2021 · $256K
Greensightaggreensightag.comin𝕏Feb 2021 · $1.2M

GreenSight develops and manufactures catalog and fully custom robotic vehicles, selling standard designs directly as well as designing bespoke units for customers' specific applications.

AgTechDefense TechEdTechHardwareRoboticsBoston, US

James Peverill(Executive Officer, Director)Justin McClellin(Executive Officer, Director)Joel Pedlikin(Executive Officer, Director)Wayne Crandall(Director)

Co-investorsEmerald Development Managers

HyprLift, Inc.hyprlift.comJul 2021 · $1.3M
IAMBICiambic.coin𝕏Sep 2021 · $256K

IAMBIC manufactures precision-fit shoes using AI-powered 3D foot scanning and computer vision technology paired with traditional shoemaking.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerHardwareNew York City, US

Maeve Wang(Co-founder & CEO)Dr. Raza Hassan(Co-founder & CTO)

Co-investorsTechstars

INFRASTRUCTURE ANALYTICS COMPANYinfratico.comJul 2021 · $256K
Infusenseinfusense.comAug 2021 · $1.3M

InfuSense develops an electrochemical sensing technology platform that detects analytes at sub-therapeutic levels, delivering sample analysis results within minutes.

BiotechDeep TechHardwareMedical DevicesNashville, US

Eric Kriegstein(CEO)inEdward Chaum(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardANDY SASLAWSKY(Director)BRUCE LANDAU(Director)

Co-investorsEvolution VC Partners

INNOVASONIC, INC.innovasonic.comJan 2021 · $255.7K
INNSIGHTFUL INCinnsightful.comAug 2021 · $256K

Innsightful offers an AI-powered mental health platform that uses wearable devices to continuously track physiological signals and deliver Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-based interventions to prevent burnout and build resilience.

AI & Machine LearningMental HealthWellness & Fitness

Instapath Inc.instapathbio.comin𝕏Mar 2021 · $1M

Instapath develops rapid digital pathology microscopy platforms that enable cancer diagnosis from tissue samples in minutes rather than days.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesHouston, US

Mei Wang(Founder)inQuincy Brown(Founder)inDavid Tulman(Founder)in

Co-investorsY Combinator

INTELLERCE LLCintellerce.comAug 2021 · $256K
INTERSPHERE INCintersphere.earthAug 2021 · $1.3M
INZIO, INC.inzio.usSep 2021 · $255.4K
Iris Light Technologiesirislighttech.comin𝕏Dec 2021 · $256K

Iris Light develops photonic inks based on nanomaterials that enable integration of light-emitting and light-detecting components directly onto silicon wafers, addressing manufacturing bottlenecks in silicon photonics and infrared imaging.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareNew MaterialsSemiconductorsChicago, US

Chad Husko, Ph.D.(Founder)in

Co-investorsEvergreen Climate InnovationsTechstars

Irradiantirradiant.techJun 2021 · $255.7K

Irradiant operates a 3D nano-optics and photonics foundry, using flexible 3D nano-fabrication and lithography to manufacture optical and photonic components such as metalenses, optical interconnects, and integrated free-space optical microsystems.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardware

Co-investorsGeometry

Jet-Set Offset, LLCjetsetoffset.comMay 2021 · $256K

JetSet Offset lets air travelers sign up to automatically donate one cent per mile flown to an environmental nonprofit of their choice, using mileage tracking to offset the carbon emissions from their flights.

Climate TechConsumerImpact & Social Good

Junoraltdjunoraltd.cominFeb 2021 · $255.4K

Junora manufactures sputtering targets and related materials using proprietary bonding and Flipcasting technologies for defense, optical, energy, and glass industries.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechNew Materials

Co-investorsCEI Ventures

KAPALYA INCkapalya.comJul 2021 · $255K
KEPLER DIAGNOSTICS, INC.keplerdx.comFeb 2021 · $256K
KINETICA LABS, INC.kineticalabs.comAug 2021 · $256K

VelocityEHS provides an environmental, health, safety (EHS), and sustainability software platform called Accelerate that uses AI across areas such as workplace safety, ergonomics, chemical management, operational risk, contractor safety, and environmental compliance.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Kodikaz websitekodikaz.comin𝕏Aug 2021 · $255.8K

Kodikaz develops Zip-Code, a non-viral cell-specific delivery platform for gene therapy applications, particularly focused on oncology and cancer treatments.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechMedical DevicesAtlanta, US

Anthony Johnson(Co-Founder & CEO)inDr. Leon Bernal-Mizrachi(Co-Founder, CSO)in

Co-investorsEpidarex CapitalGRA VentureIllumina Ventures

Kovadxkovadx.comAug 2021 · $255.9K

Co-investorsExpert DOJO

Labbylabbyinc.comin𝕏Sep 2021 · $1.1M

IoTCambridge, US

Anshuman Das(Executive Officer, Director)Julia Somerdin(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsTechstarsThe E14 Fund

Labrador Systemslabradorsystems.cominJan 2021 · $255.8K

Labrador Systems develops robots for everyday assistance, applying sensor, processor, and algorithm technology from augmented reality and self-driving fields to build practical robots that support people in daily life.

ConsumerHardwareHealthtechRoboticsOak Park, US

Mike Dooley(Founder)inNikolai Romanov(Executive Officer, Director)inMichael John Dooley(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardCyril Ebersweiler(Director)in

Co-investorsThird Act VenturesSOSV

LAMBDA FUNCTION, INClambdafunction.aiDec 2021 · $1.3M

Lambda Function builds AI-assisted software for CNC machining that automates CAM programming and provides real-time monitoring of machine load and tool life to reduce cycle time, scrap, and rework.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningSaaS

Liluwearlilu.comMay 2021 · $1.3M

Lilu develops an app to support breastfeeding mothers and runs beta programs to gather user feedback on the product.

Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechWellness & FitnessNew York, US

Sujay Suresh Kumar(Executive Officer, Director)Adriana Catalina Vazquez Ortiz(Executive Officer, Director)Adriana Catalina Vázquez Ortiz(Founder)

Co-investorsAd Astra VenturesChloe CapitalLair East Labs

LISA FITZPATRICK & ASSOCIATES MD PCgrapevinehealth.comMay 2021 · $1.3M
Lisa Health Inc.lisahealth.comMay 2021 · $255.7K
LUCATA CORPORATIONemutechnology.comAug 2021 · $255.9K
LUMENASTRAlumenastra.ioAug 2021 · $1.3M

LumenAstra is developing a non-invasive device that measures internal body temperature several centimeters below the surface in real-time using a patented radiometry method.

Deep TechHardwareMedical Devices

LUMINA INSTRUMENTS INClumina-inst.comAug 2021 · $256K
MAIJKER CORP.maijker.comAug 2021 · $255.8K
MAP-COLLECTIVE, INC.map-collective.comAug 2021 · $1.2M
Margikmargik.techMay 2021 · $531K

Co-investorsThe Innovation Space

Marley Environmental Incmarleyenvironmental.comMay 2021 · $256K
MAX POWERS LLCmaxpowers.infoApr 2021 · $255.9K
MEDCHEM PARTNERS LLCmedchempartners.comAug 2021 · $400.6K

MedChem Partners is a specialty research and discovery organization providing medicinal chemistry and custom synthesis support to early and mid-stage drug discovery programs.

BiotechHealthtechWatertown, US

MFB Fertilitymfbfertility.comFeb 2021 · $256K

HealthtechBoulder, US

Amy Beckley(Executive Officer, Director)Elizabeth Hambrecht(Director)Christina Chamberlain(Director)Ellen Schell(Executive Officer, Director)Jeffrey Schell(Executive Officer)

MIC MONITOR LLCcorrolytics.comJun 2021 · $256K

Corrolytics develops a patented test kit and monitoring technology that detects and quantifies microbial corrosion (MIC) on-site and in near real-time, distinguishing it from other corrosion types.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyHouston, US

Milemarkermilemarker.meAug 2021 · $256K

Co-investorsMaryland TEDCOTEDCO

MINERALOGIC LLCmnlogic.comFeb 2021 · $254.7K

MineraLogic is an environmental geochemistry consultancy providing science-driven strategy, permitting, and decision support for mining and mineral exploration clients, with expertise in copper, nickel, PGE, and iron ore operations.

CleantechClimate TechDeep TechDuluth, US

MINERVA LITHIUM LLCminervalithium.comAug 2021 · $256K
Minutri Inc.minutri.coMay 2021 · $256K
MODULAR MATTER, INC.modularmatter.comFeb 2021 · $256K

Modular Matter is a company developing a modular prosthesis to serve people with limb differences.

HardwareMedical DevicesNew Materials

Jeffrey L. Gair, Jr.(Founder & CEO)

Modular Sciencemodularscience.comin𝕏Aug 2021 · $253.7KDefunct

Modular Science develops tools or technology to reduce barriers to sustainable agricultural practices.

Advanced ManufacturingAgTechSan Francisco, US

Peter Sand(Founder)in

Co-investorsY Combinator

Molten Salt Solutionsmoltensaltsolutions.cominFeb 2021 · $1.3M

Molten Salt Solutions develops technology for producing isotopically-enriched lithium for advanced fission and fusion power, using proprietary chromatography separation, mass spectrometry, and metal salt synthesis methods.

Deep TechEnergyNew MaterialsSanta Fe, US

John Elling(Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsFuture Ventures

Multiscale Integrated Technology Solutionsmitechnologysolutions.comFeb 2021 · $256K

Co-investorsElevate Ventures

NANORED LLCnanoredbiotech.comMar 2021 · $246.7K
NANOSPY INCnanospyinc.comAug 2021 · $256K
Nanovmsnanovms.comin𝕏Nov 2021 · $231.5K

NanoVMs builds unikernel technology (based on the Nanos operating system and the Ops tooling) that packages applications into small, single-purpose virtual machines without a traditional OS, aiming for faster boot times, higher server density, and reduced attack surface.

Cloud ComputingCybersecurityDeveloper Tools

Co-investorsBloomberg Beta

NASUS MEDICAL INC.nasusmedical.comDec 2021 · $256K

Nasus Medical develops intranasal drug delivery products for non-invasive, at-home treatment of conditions such as chronic sinusitis.

BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices

Natrxnatrx.ioApr 2021 · $1.3M

Raleigh, US

Evi Steyer(Director)Matthew Campbell(Executive Officer, Director)Leonard Nelson(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsIDEA NCOval Park CapitalSilverstrand CapitalWolfpack Investor Network

Natural Nipple Corp., Thethenaturalnipple.comMay 2021 · $256K

The Natural Nipple makes baby bottle nipples designed to match a mother's breast shape and milk flow, using a "LatchMatch" quiz to personalize the fit and ease transitions between breast and bottle feeding.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFemTech

NEUROTECHR3 INC.neurotechr3.comMay 2021 · $256K

NeuroTechR3 makes R3THA, an AI-driven neurorehabilitation system that uses adaptive exergames and real-time biofeedback to improve gross and fine motor hand and arm function.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthMedical Devices

NEW HORIZON BIOTECH INCnewhorizonbiotech.comFeb 2021 · $256K

New Horizon Biotech (NHB) builds single-use bioprocessing equipment, including horizontal fermentors (SUHF), bioreactors (SUHB) for mammalian cell culture, and mixers (SUHM) with operating volumes up to 3000L.

BiotechHardwareMedical Devices

NEYROBLASTGX LLCneyroblastgx.comApr 2021 · $256K

NeyroblastGX develops human iPSC-derived cells and 3D organoids — including cerebral, intestinal, and custom-made organoids — along with growth media for high-throughput drug screening, toxicity testing, and disease pathology research.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMurrieta, US

Nitricitynitricity.coin𝕏Jun 2021 · $256K

Nitricity produces plant-based fertilizer for agricultural use, focused on sustainable soil health for farmers and growers.

AgTechCleantechClimate TechFremont, US

Dr. Nicolas Pinkowski(CEO, Co-Founder)Dr. Joshua McEnaney(President, CTO, Co-Founder)Dr. Jay Schwalbe(CSO, Co-Founder)

Co-investorsCongruent VenturesEnergy Impact PartnersFine Structures VenturesKhosla VenturesLOWERCARBONLowercarbon Capital+1 more

NLM Photonicsnlmphotonics.cominApr 2021 · $256K

NLM Photonics develops hybrid organic electro-optic modulation materials and devices that integrate into silicon photonics and other photonic integrated circuit platforms to improve modulation efficiency and reduce power consumption.

Deep TechHardwareNew MaterialsSemiconductorsSeattle, US

Lewis Johnson(Co-founder)Gerard Zytnicki(Co-Founder & Corporate Advisor)Paul Nye(Co-founder)Delwin Elder(Co-founder)Bruce Robinson(Co-founder (advisory))Brad Booth(Chief Executive Officer & Board Director)

Co-investorsEmerald Technology Ventures AgOregon Venture Fund

Noble Gas Systemsnoblegassystems.cominMay 2021 · $1.2M

Noble Gas Systems develops and manufactures conformable high-pressure gas storage vessels for transportation and stationary applications in commercial, aerospace, and defense markets.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDefense TechEnergyHardwareNew MaterialsWixom, US

Chris Kondogiani(CEO)Olga Alavanou(Director)

BoardAndrew Hinkly(Director)inAndrew R. Hinkly(Director)inJerome Breteau(Director)Matthew L. Hoffman(Director)

Co-investorsAP VenturesIn-Q-Tel

NOMIS POWER CORPORATIONnomispower.comNov 2021 · $255.9K

NoMIS Power designs and develops Silicon Carbide (SiC) power semiconductor devices and packaging architectures for the power electronics market, including applications such as automotive/EVs and solar PV.

Deep TechHardwareSemiconductorsAlbany, US

NOTUS LABS, INC.notus-labs.comMay 2021 · $256K

Notus Labs offers a continuous biomechanical monitoring platform for orthopedic care, sports medicine research, and athletes undergoing rehabilitation.

HealthtechMedical DevicesSports Tech

NOVO AERO TECHNOLOGY, INC.novoaerotech.comFeb 2021 · $230.3K
OCULOGENEXoculogenex.comMay 2021 · $1.3M

Oculogenex develops an investigational gene therapy intended to halt the degeneration of central vision in patients with dry macular degeneration, with potential application to other degenerative retinal diseases.

BiotechDigital Health

Founder (ophthalmologist)(Founder)

ONCLAVE NETWORKS, INC.onclave.netAug 2021 · $255.7K
ONSYSTEM LOGIC, LLConsystemlogic.comJun 2021 · $254.4K
OPOS, INC.opos.solutionsDec 2021 · $247.6K

OPOS provides patient monitoring, opioid prescriber compliance, telehealth pain services, and clinical decision support tools for primary care and pain specialty providers managing patients on chronic opioid therapy.

Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS

OROBOTIX INC.seadronepro.comFeb 2021 · $225K
Oxbyel Technologiesoxbyel.comDec 2021 · $254.9K

OXbyEL Technologies builds an integrated water treatment system that combines membrane technology with a proprietary electrolyzer to remove contaminants and fully mineralize PFAS while recovering minerals and achieving zero liquid discharge.

CleantechClimate TechDeep TechPhoenix, US

Colleen Legzdins(Executive Officer, Director)Ed Ricci(Executive Officer, Director)

PARAMITA THERAPEUTICS, INC.paramita-therapeutics.comMay 2021 · $256K
PHOENIX WASTE SOLUTIONS INCphoenix-waste-solutions.comAug 2021 · $1.3M

Phoenix Waste Solutions develops The Phoenix, a fuel-free thermal degradation system that reduces unsorted municipal solid waste such as plastic, Styrofoam, and food waste into ash while allowing metal and glass to be recovered for recycling.

Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechChauvin, US

Picolo Labspicolo.networkFeb 2021 · $255.6K

Mountain View, US

Arunesh Mishra(Executive Officer, Director)

POMODYNE INCpomodyne.comMay 2021 · $256K
Pragma Health Corp.pragmadx.comDec 2021 · $255.9K
PRECISION THERANOSTICS INCprecisiontheranostic.comMay 2021 · $256K

Precision Theranostics (PTNx) develops prognosis-based intervention strategies for early diagnosis and treatment of chronic and fatal diseases, focusing on respiratory conditions such as COPD-emphysema, cystic fibrosis, and IPF, as well as age-related disorders.

BiotechDigital HealthLongevity

PRISAM LLCprisam.ioJul 2021 · $256K

PrisAM is an advanced manufacturing company that uses proprietary Fused Filament Fabrication hardware and software to 3D-print large-scale composite lattice-core sandwich structures for the aerospace and defense sectors.

Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechNew Materials

PseudolithICpseudolithic.comin𝕏Aug 2021 · $1.3M

PseudolithIC develops mm-wave RF components including power amplifiers, low-noise amplifiers, and transmit/receive front-ends, using heterogeneous integration of compound semiconductors and silicon.

Deep TechHardwareSemiconductors

Co-investorsEntrada VenturesFoothill VenturesUncork Capital

Quadratic3Dquadratic3d.comFeb 2021 · $255.4K

Quadratic 3D develops volumetric 3D printing technology using a no-supports, high-speed fabrication process aimed at mass customization for commercial and industrial applications.

Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardware

Sam Sanders(Co-founder)

Co-investorsSafar Partners

RADIOSIGHT LLCradiosight.comMay 2021 · $256K
Radwave Technologiesradwavetech.comJan 2021 · $1.2M

RadWave Technologies builds an electromagnetic (EM) tracking platform, including radiolucent antennas and 5 & 6 DOF sensor sub-assemblies, for image-guided, minimally invasive, and robotic surgical navigation procedures.

HardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesSt. Paul, US

Andrew E. Brown(Executive Officer, Director)Sean M. Morgan(Executive Officer, Director)Lev A. Koyrakh(Executive Officer, Director)

Ramona Optics, Inc.ramonaoptics.cominFeb 2021 · $256K

Durham, NC company building multi-camera array microscope (MCAM) systems for high-throughput live imaging in life-science labs.

BiotechDurham, US

Roarke Horstmeyer(Director)Mark Harfouche(Executive Officer, Director)Robert Horstmeyer(Director)Margaret Aery(Executive Officer)Gregor Horstmeyer(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardPatrick Weiss(Director)

Co-investorsThe E14 FundARCH Venture Partners

RANCHCHECK INC.ranchcheck.comDec 2021 · $256K

RanchCheck develops equipment for ranchers, including the AguaCheck remote water tank level sensor for monitoring water storage and use, and custom full-color GPS-compatible ranch maps that record fences, waterlines, and valves.

AgTechHardwareIoT

RANIAL SYSTEMS INCranial.comNov 2021 · $248.9K
RCAM TECHNOLOGIES INCrcamtechnologies.comJun 2021 · $256K

RCAM Technologies develops 3D concrete printing (3DCP) technology to manufacture marine infrastructure locally and at scale, including anchoring systems for ocean energy installations.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergy

Reefgen Inc.reefgen.ioNov 2021 · $962.8K

Reefgen develops Grasshopper, an underwater robot that mechanizes seagrass and coral planting to enable large-scale ocean restoration.

CleantechClimate TechRobotics

REPURPOSE ENERGY, INC.repurpose.energyMay 2021 · $256K

RePurpose Energy reuses electric vehicle batteries to build "second-life" energy storage systems, using proprietary battery testing (via machine learning), reassembly, and controls technology.

Circular EconomyCleantechEnergyDavis, US

Resutureresuture.comin𝕏Feb 2021 · $1.2M

ReSuture builds sensor-embedded, lifelike vascular surgery simulators—including the NAVIS Lab endovascular platform and the OVTS open surgery system—that capture movement-tracking data for surgical training and product demonstrations.

HardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesSurprise, US

Hannah Eherenfeldt(Executive Officer, Director)Benjamin Knapp(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsGolden Seeds

REVELATA, INC.revelata.comAug 2021 · $256K

Menlo Park, US

Chit-Kwan Lin(Founder)

Rivieh, Inc.rivieh.comJul 2021 · $256K

Rivieh offers Solis, a room automation system for hotels that uses its patented Apricus sensing technology to automatically control lights, HVAC, and TVs based on guest occupancy.

CleantechHardwareIoT

ROCKET PROPULSION SYSTEMS LLCrocketpropulsion.systemsNov 2021 · $1.3M
Rubi Laboratoriesrubilaboratories.comin𝕏Dec 2021 · $255.9K

Advanced ManufacturingAlameda, US

Neeka Mashouf(Executive Officer, Director)Leila Mashouf(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardDaria Hosseinyoun(Director)Rohini Finch(Director)

Co-investorsAxial VC

Seaspire Skincareseaspireskincare.comin𝕏May 2021 · $247.6K

Seaspire develops safe and sustainable suncare and skincare products using Xanthochrome®, a proprietary class of biomolecules inspired by oceanic compounds.

Advanced ManufacturingBiotechConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & FitnessCambridge, US

Camille A. Martin(CEO and co-founder)Leila Deravi(Co-founder and scientific advisor)

Co-investorsHuntington Angels NetworkMassVenturesSafar PartnersTechstarsThe Engine VenturesAlumni Ventures

Securesemi Corporationsecuresemi.comNov 2021 · $256K
Semioticsemiotic.aiJul 2021 · $256K

Co-investorsLeonis Capital

Sequegenics LLCsequegenics.comAug 2021 · $251.1K
SILICON ASSURANCE LLCsiliconassurance.comApr 2021 · $1.2M

Silicon Assurance develops Analyz-N, an electronic design automation (EDA) platform for gate-level hardware security verification and trust assurance.

CybersecurityDeep TechSemiconductors

SILVEC BIOLOGICS INCsilvecbiologics.comFeb 2021 · $1.3M
SINGLETO2 THERAPEUTICS LLCsingleto2.comAug 2021 · $256K
SiTrationsitration.cominMay 2021 · $256K

SiTration develops silicon-based electro-extraction (SEE) and nano-filtration (SNF) technologies that recover metals and critical minerals from mining waste, leachate, and recycled material using electricity and no added chemicals.

CleantechDeep TechNew MaterialsCambridge, US

Brendan Smith(Executive Officer, Director)Jeffrey Grossman(Director)

BoardJacob Bro(Director)inMatthew Nordan(Director)in

Co-investorsAzolla VenturesCarbonThe E14 FundWorking Capital FundExtantia Capital

SKYHAVEN SYSTEMS, LLCskyhavensystems.comAug 2021 · $256K

Skyhaven Systems develops electrochemical products and technologies for the energy, defense, aerospace, and environmental markets, including water disinfection systems, quality control sensors, and CO2 processing and removal systems.

CleantechDeep TechDefense Tech

SMART GIRLS HQ LLCsmartgirlshq.comMar 2021 · $1.3M

Ingenia Learning (formerly Smart Girls HQ) designs career-connected STEM learning experiences—digital tools, curriculum kits, experiential spaces, and custom workforce programs—for K–12 students, educators, and families.

EdTech

Socterasoctera.cominAug 2021 · $256K

Soctera develops nitride semiconductor power amplifiers that use a thinner semiconductor stack to deliver higher power density and lower operating temperatures for 5G telecom, SATCOM, and radar systems.

Deep TechHardwareSemiconductorsIthaca, US

Austin Hickman(Co-Founder & CEO)Reet Chaudhuri(Co-Founder & CTO)Debdeep Jena(Co-Founder & Advisor)Grace Xing(Co-Founder & Advisor)

Co-investorsMultiball CapitalRed Bear Ventures

SPACE DOMAIN AWARENESS INCspaceda.spaceDec 2021 · $256K
Spatio Metricsspatiometrics.comFeb 2021 · $255.9K

Co-investorsArgon Ventures

SPEKCITON BIOSCIENCES LLCspekcitonbio.comDec 2021 · $255.5K

Chengdu Spekciton Biology Co., Ltd. is a China-based manufacturer of cosmetic raw materials, including active ingredients, botanical extracts, peptides, moisturizing agents, and fermentation-derived actives for skincare, haircare, and beauty products.

BiotechConsumerNew MaterialsChengdu, CN

SpineX, Inc.spinexmed.comSep 2021 · $255.6K
STARNAV LLCstarnav.ioDec 2021 · $256K

StarNav develops hardware and software that convert ambient radio signals (signals of opportunity) into position, navigation, and timing (PNT) information, integrating GNSS with other radio signals for resilience against disruption and attacks.

Deep TechDefense TechHardware

STELLATE DNA LLCstellatedna.comJul 2021 · $256K
STIXFRESH USA, INC.stixfresh.comSep 2021 · $255K
SUMMARY ANALYTICS INCsmr.aiAug 2021 · $256K
SunFly Brandssunflybrands.comMay 2021 · $1.3M

Seattle, US

Michael Joe Croix(Executive Officer, Director)Robert A Wallach(Executive Officer)

SUNTHETICS, INC.sunthetics.orgApr 2021 · $1.3M
SUPERCLEAN GLASS INCsupercleanglass.comDec 2021 · $256K

Superclean Glass develops a patent-pending, waterless self-cleaning technology that uses proprietary electrodes generating electric fields to remove dust from solar panels and recover lost energy output.

CleantechEnergyHardware

SUSTEON INCsusteon.comAug 2021 · $256K

Susteon develops and scales solvents, sorbents, and catalysts for carbon capture and decarbonization, using an AI discovery platform to accelerate materials R&D.

CleantechClimate TechNew Materials

SYNAPTEK LLCsynaptek.ioJul 2021 · $216.3K

The site is a Vietnamese-language portal promoting online real-money card and casino games ("game bài đổi thưởng"), reviewing gambling platforms such as Sunwin, Go88, Hitclub, 789club and Rikvip.

GamingHà Nội, VN

Syncsyncenergyai.comin𝕏Nov 2021 · $256K

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechHicksville, US

Co-investorsTechstars

Synviviasynvivia.comin𝕏Dec 2021 · $255.9K

Synvivia engineers molecules designed to reprogram cells.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechSan Francisco, US

Gabriel Lopez(Founder/CEO)in

Co-investorsCreative VenturesMetaplanetY Combinator

Talus Biotalus.bioin𝕏Jun 2021 · $255.8K

Talus develops a proprietary platform that measures and modulates the regulome—the body's gene expression control system—in native cellular contexts.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHealthtechSeattle, US

Alex Federation(Founder)inLindsay Pino(Founder)in

BoardOmri Amirav-Drory(Director)inJ. Seth Strattan(Director)in

Co-investorsFarvatn VentureFifty YearsFundersClubNFXTwo Bear CapitalY Combinator+1 more

TEALE ENGINEERING LLCteale.aiJul 2021 · $255.5K
TERRA COVER, INC.terracover.aiJun 2021 · $255.9K

TerraCover develops land cover change detection technology that combines machine learning with physics-based models.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechDeep Tech

TFWIRELESS INCtf-wireless.comNov 2021 · $256K

TFWireless is a fabless semiconductor IP-core startup developing 6G/FutureG modem technology, including Forward Error Correction physical-layer rateless codecs, for satellite communications (SATCOM).

HardwareSemiconductorsSpace Tech

Theromicstheromicsinc.cominAug 2021 · $256K

BiotechWest Bridgewater, US

Damian Dupuy(Executive Officer, Director)inWilliam Keun Chan Park(Executive Officer, Director)Edward Walsh(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsBeacon AngelsMaroon Venture Partners Fund

THINKING ROBOTS INCthinkingrobots.aiJan 2021 · $253.8K

Thinking Robots develops AI software that makes robots controllable through natural instructions, removing the need for end-user programming, data collection, or prior training.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechRobotics

Thiozenthiozen.cominDec 2021 · $1.2M

Thiozen, an MIT spinout, produces hydrogen from sour gas waste streams using a low-emission method aimed at the energy industry.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyBelmont, US

Ryan Gillis(Executive Officer, Director)inAjay Bawa(Executive Officer)inMassimiliano Pieri(Director)William H. Green, Jr.(Director)

Co-investorsGood Growth Capital

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