Current Investments

Ambiq Micro is a fabless semiconductor company that offers ultra-low power mixed-signal solutions for next-generation wireless electronics. Ambiq has developed breakthrough ultra-low power technology which increases battery life in embedded applications up to 50X while reducing cost and physical size.

Covaron is a startup advanced materials company with a patent-pending platform technology that enables an entirely new category of high value materials. Now being introduced as PETRAFORGE™, these low-temperature thermosetting ceramic materials combine high-performance physical properties comparable to traditional advanced ceramics with ease of fabrication similar to two-part thermoset polymers, such as epoxies.

FarmLogs is an enterprise software company helping growers better organize and understand data on their farms. FarmLogs’ goal is to provide the latest software and most powerful technology to help farmers become more efficient and profitable.

OptoAtmospherics develops UV-based Light Detection and Ranging Technology (“LIDAR”) systems for the wind industry. Their laser-based atmospheric measurement products and services offer continuous wind speed, temperature, and density reporting that enable more accurate site assessment, increased energy output, and reduced maintenance from turbine-mounted or ground-based platforms.

Root3 Technologies is a software platform whose product Balance, provides and energy service for Central Utility Plants to lower operating expenses 10%-30% while providing improved operational transparency. Unlike existing efficiency solutions, Balance optimizes system operation in context of weather, commodity market prices, and changing equipment efficiencies.

SideCar is a fast, reliable, community rideshare concept. SideCar is a mobile app that links passengers who need rides with drivers willing to drive them, using their own cars as transportation. SideCar works on a voluntary pay-as-you-want system, allowing you to decide how much you want to pay your driver.