Playground Global — 2020 Investments

4 investments dated 2020 · listed companies and verified rows first · show all

Lassogenlassogen.com in 𝕏Sep 2020

Lassogen engineers lasso peptides — structurally unique 3D scaffolds — into therapeutics it calls Lassotides, designed to combine the strengths of antibodies and small molecules.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechSan Diego, US

Mark J Burk(Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsBetter Ventures Central Llc First In Ventures

Leaf Logisticsleaflogistics.com in 𝕏Series A · Mar 2020 · $20M

Leaf uses predictive analytics and AI to identify optimal transportation contracting opportunities for shippers and carriers, helping them reduce costs, improve operations, and lower carbon emissions.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechLogistics & Supply Chain

Anshu Prasad(Founder)

Co-investorsDynamo Ventures FJ Labs Madrona Venture Group MS&AD Ventures REFASHIOND Ventures Schematic Ventures +3 more

Virta Healthvirtahealth.com in 𝕏Jan 2020

Virta Health offers a personalized nutrition program and digital health platform to help people reverse type 2 diabetes and obesity.

Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US

Sami Inkinen(Founder)inJeff S. Volek(Founder)Stephen D Phinney(Founder)Steven Phinney(Founder)Donald Berwick(Director)Greg Waldorf(Director)

Co-investorsBronze Investments Caffeinated Capital Chamaeleon Darco Capital Ensemble Labs Great Oaks Venture Capital +9 more

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

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