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Opportunities in the Upfront Portfolio

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Software
11 - 50 employees
Seed

1up is a knowledge automation platform designed to help sales teams complete RFPs and security questionnaires 10x faster. Built by cybersecurity engineers, it integrates with various knowledge sources to provide accurate and timely responses, enhancing sales efficiency. The platform is trusted by industry leaders and is SOC2 compliant, ensuring data security and privacy. With a focus on automating complex processes, 1up aims to alleviate the challenges faced by go-to-market teams in accessing accurate information quickly. The company has raised over $3 million in funding and is headquartered in New York City.

1 - 10 employees

Agenda Hero is a technology company that specializes in creating innovative solutions for managing schedules and appointments. With a focus on leveraging artificial intelligence, Agenda Hero offers a platform that allows users to convert unstructured text and images into calendar events. This service is designed to simplify the process of scheduling by enabling users to quickly generate calendar entries from various forms of communication, including emails and social media posts. The platform supports integration with popular calendar services like Google Calendar, making it easier for users to organize their appointments and events efficiently. Agenda Hero aims to reduce the time and effort typically required for manual calendar management, providing a more streamlined and automated approach to scheduling.

Commerce and Shopping
Seed

Aimerce is an AI-powered customer intelligence platform that enables Shopify brands to capture, utilize, and monetize first-party data effectively. With a focus on privacy-first data ownership, Aimerce empowers businesses to enhance their marketing performance by restoring lost customer profiles and increasing addressable audiences. The platform boasts impressive metrics, including significant lifts in marketing revenue and return on ad spend (ROAS) within weeks of implementation. Founded in 2023, Aimerce aims to democratize data access for smaller businesses, reducing reliance on third-party platforms and ensuring greater control over customer relationships.

Agriculture and Farming
Biotechnology
DeepTech
Food
Sustainability
201 - 1000 employees

Apeel Sciences produces products including avocados, apples, mangos, cucumbers, and citrus protected by plants. They support the plant’s natural ability to protect against environmental stress by maintaining moisture and reducing oxidation.

Apex
Apex
43 jobs
DeepTech
Manufacturing
Transportation
51 - 200 employees
Series B

Apex is a spacecraft manufacturing company that specializes in producing standardized satellite buses ranging from 100 to 500 kg. Their business model focuses on rapid delivery and high reliability, avoiding long lead times and custom engineering. Apex's buses are designed for flexibility and can be configured to meet various mission needs, making them a reliable choice for governments and companies looking to access space quickly. With a commitment to transparency in pricing and a full suite of end-to-end services, Apex aims to become the largest supplier of spacecraft platforms in the galaxy, addressing the bottleneck in the space industry and enabling faster access to space for its clients.

Arcade
Arcade
8 jobs
Data and Analytics
Design
Software
51 - 200 employees
Series A

Arcade is a platform that enables users to create interactive demos quickly and efficiently, enhancing lead generation and product storytelling. With features like AI-powered prompts, integrations, and analytics, Arcade differentiates itself by allowing teams to build, collaborate, and scale demos without needing technical expertise. The company has gained traction with over 14,000 clients, including notable companies, and positions itself as a leader in the interactive demo space, offering significant improvements in conversion rates and user engagement compared to traditional video content.

Arlo
Arlo
5 jobs
Finance
Health
11 - 50 employees

Arlo is a stop-loss insurance Managing General Underwriter (MGU) that provides coverage for small, self-/level-funded employers. The company focuses on delivering accurate, customized underwriting with a commitment to long-term stability, offering aggregate-only coverage for groups of 5 to 125 employees. Arlo differentiates itself through its quick quoting process, custom underwriting models, and integrated cost-containment solutions, making it a preferred choice for brokers and benefits consultants. With a focus on innovation and technology, Arlo aims to transform healthcare for small businesses across the U.S.

We are a VC-backed startup quietly building and commercializing an invention in the electronics space. We are experienced founders and engineers who have lived the electronics manufacturing problems for decades and realized they are now possible to solve. We combine the most advanced high-volume manufacturing techniques with a deep understanding of materials science and software to make the improbable... inevitable.

Advertising
Professional Services
Sales and Marketing
1 - 10 employees
Series A

Astral is an AI-powered content dashboard designed to streamline content creation for teams. It enables users to transform their content library into tailored marketing materials, significantly reducing the time spent on content development. By utilizing templates and custom workflows, Astral helps brands maintain consistency and unlock new revenue opportunities, making it a valuable tool for marketing, publishing, and education sectors. The platform is particularly beneficial for content teams looking to enhance productivity and engagement, as evidenced by testimonials from satisfied clients who report substantial time savings and improved content quality.

Health
11 - 50 employees
Seed

Ayble Health is a personalized GI care platform that combines behavioral science and clinical protocols to improve the standard of care for patients with gastrointestinal conditions. The platform offers personalized nutrition plans, a Mind-Gut program, and access to expert GI care teams, all covered by insurance. Ayble Health differentiates itself by being the first gastroenterology company independently evaluated by the Validation Institute and partnering with the American Nutrition Association. The company aims to provide a comprehensive, data-driven ecosystem of support for GI patients, focusing on the whole person rather than just medication.

Community and Lifestyle
Events
Hardware
Internet Services
Media
Software
Telecommunication
51 - 200 employees
Series C+

Bevy is an AI-driven community platform designed to help organizations build and manage hybrid communities through events, discussions, and analytics. Founded in 2017, Bevy offers a comprehensive solution that integrates various tools for community engagement, enabling companies to reduce customer acquisition costs and increase retention. With a strong focus on data-driven insights, Bevy supports over 10,000 communities globally, including notable clients like Salesforce and Asana. The platform's unique methodology and expertise in community building position it as a leader in the market, helping organizations foster meaningful connections and combat loneliness.

Biotechnology
DeepTech
Health
11 - 50 employees
Series B

Bionaut Labs is pioneering precision micro-technology to revolutionize the treatment of severe brain disorders. The company has developed microscale robots, known as Bionauts, which deliver biologics or small molecule therapies directly to targeted disease areas in the brain. This innovative approach allows for localized treatment and diagnostic detection, enhancing safety and efficacy. Bionaut Labs aims to overcome barriers in treating complex human anatomy, positioning itself as a leader in the neuro-oncology market with a focus on conditions like brainstem glioma and neurodegeneration. Their technology enables the application of advanced therapeutics, including gene therapy and CRISPR-Cas9, in challenging clinical settings, making it a compelling investment opportunity.