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Aug 2017
LUUM is introducing automation to the beauty-services market, initially focusing on eyelash extensions, a widely popular and addictive treatment ($20B global market opportunity). Pioneering a patented combination of next-generation robotics, AI, and machine vision, LUUM will apply a full set of eyelash extensions in about 30 minutes, while eliminating the costs, inconsistencies, and safety risks associated with human application.
Investor
Nov 2016
Sparta Science Human Data Platform: where cutting-edge technology meets human potential. 🚀 We are at the forefront of revolutionizing human performance through advanced data-driven insights.
Our mission is clear – to empower individuals and organizations with AI-enabled actionable insights derived from data. By leveraging technology, we aim to unlock the full potential of human performance for large organizations.
Our commitment to excellence has led us to develop solutions that not only enhance performance but also provide actionable insights into keeping your team ready and on-the-job.
At Sparta Science, we believe in the power of data to transform lives. Our unique approach combines cutting-edge technology and AI, scientific expertise, and a passion for unlocking human potential. We are not just a company; we are a movement dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and resilience.
🌐 Company Overview:
Sparta Science, established in 2009, has been a trailblazer in the realm of human performance. Our journey began with a commitment to democratize force plate technology, making it accessible globally. Over the years, weve evolved with the industry and technology into a human data platform fueled by innovation and were reshaping the landscape of human measurement.
Join us on our journey as we continue to pioneer advancements in human measurement. Follow us for updates on the latest innovations, industry insights, and success stories.
Lets redefine whats possible together. 💪
Investor
Aug 2016
Nova Credit is a credit infrastructure and analytics company that enables businesses to grow responsibly through alternative credit data. As a Consumer Reporting Agency (CRA), Nova Credit leverages its unique data infrastructure, compliance framework, and credit expertise to help lenders fill critical gaps in traditional credit analytics. The company transforms the fragmented universe of consumer financial data into compliant, actionable risk insights through a comprehensive platform designed to increase conversion through expanded coverage, speed, and reliability. Leading organizations, including HSBC, RBC, SoFi, Scotiabank, Appfolio, and Yardi, work with Nova Credit to make smarter credit decisions through cash flow underwriting with Cash Atlas™, quickly verify income with Income Navigator, and reach new-to-country consumers with Credit Passport®.
Were hiring! https://jobs.lever.co/neednova
Investor
May 2016
Disco helps your team recognize one another's contributions, big and small, and quantifies that feedback to keep your culture on track.
Since 2015, over 20,000 teams have installed Disco (formerly Growbot) to engage their employees, make their core company values actionable, and see who is living those values day-to-day.
Investor
Apr 2015
BrewBird is building a more sustainable future in coffee—starting with exceptional coffee experiences for modern workplaces.
We partner with local and national roasters to help them scale their craft through a program that’s simple to operate and designed to work within enterprise foodservice and workplace experience environments. We’re a passionate team of builders using technology to craft elegant, delightful solutions to real-world problems. At BrewBird, we’re supported by some of the world’s best customers, roasters, and venture funds.
Join us and help shape the future of coffee.
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Investor
Apr 2015
Providing smart products for the coffee industry
Smart Coffee Technology (SCT), headquartered in San Francisco, is revolutionizing the specialty coffee industry. SCT is founded on the premise that coffee drinkers demand freshness coupled with convenience. We create innovative tools and hardware products that seamlessly integrate in the industry.
Investor
Jul 2014
For those with drive, seeking drive. See our mission statement at bit.ly/theleaguemission
Download at join.theleague.com
Investor
Jun 2014
Citrine empowers product experts with vanguard AI technologies. With no background in data science, product experts apply Citrine to deliver next generation products faster than any other time in history.
Citrine’s software learns easily from the knowledge of its users and their idiosyncratic data to enhance all aspects of the product lifecycle across all industries with a physical product. Citrine’s users increase supply chain efficiency, rapidly improve product quality, enhance customer experience, expand product reach and increase the velocity of product delivery.
With Citrine, product experts unlock the capability to solve our society’s greatest environmental and productivity challenges.
Citrines customers include Eastman, Panasonic, Grace, LyondellBasell, LANXESS, Morrow Batteries and some of the biggest and most respected names in the materials and chemicals and CPG industries in Asia, North America, and Europe. For more information visit our website at https://citrine.io.
Investor
Jun 2013
Hive is the leading provider of cloud-based AI solutions to understand, search, and generate content, and is trusted by hundreds of the worlds largest and most innovative organizations. The company empowers developers with a portfolio of best-in-class, pre-trained AI models, serving billions of customer API requests every month. Hive also offers turnkey software powered by proprietary AI models and datasets, unlocking breakthrough applications for critical business needs with deep learning and generative AI. Collectively, Hives technology is transforming approaches to platform integrity / content moderation (including AI-generated content detection), brand protection, sponsorship measurement, context-based ad targeting, and more.
Hive has raised over $120M from leading investors, including General Catalyst, 8VC, Tomales Bay Capital, and Glynn Capital. In April 2021, Hive announced a $50M Series D at a $2B valuation. The San Francisco-based company has 200+ full-time employees globally, in addition to a distributed workforce of more than 5 million global contributors that supports data labeling operations.
For more information, visit thehive.ai or follow on LinkedIn.
Investor
Jan 2013
An Emplifi™ company, Pixlee TurnTo is the leading user-generated content, ratings & reviews, and influencer marketing platform.
Weve built a platform to harness customer stories more effectively. We help our customers find the right content, use it with the right audiences, and in the right channels - at a scale that transforms them into community-driven brands.
We provide top merchants and brands with the next generation of customer content solutions to drive the highest review volume in the market. Its unique suite of five innovative products - Ratings & Reviews, Community Q&A, Visual Reviews, Checkout Comments, and Seller Ratings - works beautifully together to drive conversion life, better SEO, and deeper merchandising insights.
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2024
Member Board of Directors
Dec 2024
Bidra invests in founders that reinvent agriculture, industrials, and mining. Headquartered in the United States, we deploy capital globally, supporting early and growth-stage startups.
We are backed by OCP, steward of the world’s largest reserves of phosphate, and UM6P, a cutting-edge African applied research university ecosystem.
2021
Venture Advisor
May 2021
Today's venture backed companies are staying private longer, growing larger, and raising more capital prior to a liquidity event than ever before. As a consequence, we are able to discover and pursue attractive opportunities by investing in growth-stage companies 2-3 years prior to their anticipated IPO or acquisition.
Step Ahead Capital is a next-generation venture capital firm that effectively executes on both primary and secondary investment opportunities in its portfolio companies.
Securities offered through Finalis Securities LLC Member FINRA / SIPC. Step Ahead Capital Advisors LLC and Finalis Securities LLC are separate, unaffiliated entities.
2019
Venture Partner
Dec 2019
Based in San Francisco, Piva Capital is a venture capital firm investing in disruptive energy and industrial companies across North America and Europe.
Our team of accomplished domain experts is passionate about working with creative entrepreneurs to address the complex technical challenges facing industry today.
Piva Capital’s global connections help startups access new markets, leading corporations, and technical experts. We take risks and reap the rewards — as a team and as a planet.
2017
Investor
Aug 2017
LUUM is introducing automation to the beauty-services market, initially focusing on eyelash extensions, a widely popular and addictive treatment ($20B global market opportunity). Pioneering a patented combination of next-generation robotics, AI, and machine vision, LUUM will apply a full set of eyelash extensions in about 30 minutes, while eliminating the costs, inconsistencies, and safety risks associated with human application.
2016
Investor
Nov 2016
Sparta Science Human Data Platform: where cutting-edge technology meets human potential. 🚀 We are at the forefront of revolutionizing human performance through advanced data-driven insights.
Our mission is clear – to empower individuals and organizations with AI-enabled actionable insights derived from data. By leveraging technology, we aim to unlock the full potential of human performance for large organizations.
Our commitment to excellence has led us to develop solutions that not only enhance performance but also provide actionable insights into keeping your team ready and on-the-job.
At Sparta Science, we believe in the power of data to transform lives. Our unique approach combines cutting-edge technology and AI, scientific expertise, and a passion for unlocking human potential. We are not just a company; we are a movement dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and resilience.
🌐 Company Overview:
Sparta Science, established in 2009, has been a trailblazer in the realm of human performance. Our journey began with a commitment to democratize force plate technology, making it accessible globally. Over the years, weve evolved with the industry and technology into a human data platform fueled by innovation and were reshaping the landscape of human measurement.
Join us on our journey as we continue to pioneer advancements in human measurement. Follow us for updates on the latest innovations, industry insights, and success stories.
Lets redefine whats possible together. 💪
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