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Happier is an award-winning meditation app designed to help users cultivate mindfulness and improve their overall well-being. Launched in collaboration with Dan Harris, the app offers a library of over 500 guided meditations, courses, and podcasts tailored to individual needs. It differentiates itself by providing personalized meditation plans and expert insights, making mindfulness accessible to both beginners and experienced practitioners. With a strong focus on real-life applications of meditation, Happier has gained significant traction, including over 2.4 million listens to its meditations and partnerships with notable figures like the Dalai Lama. The company aims to transform lives through mindfulness, adapting its offerings to meet the evolving needs of its community.

Abacus.AI

7 jobs

Abacus.AI is the world's first AI super-assistant tailored for enterprises and professionals, offering two main products: Chat LLM for professionals and small teams, and Abacus.AI Enterprise for larger organizations. The Chat LLM is a multi-modal assistant that enhances productivity by 15% to 75% through various capabilities such as document analysis, data analysis, code generation, and web search. Abacus.AI Enterprise connects to enterprise software systems to automate business processes and increase revenue, utilizing AI agents and traditional machine learning algorithms for diverse applications including forecasting, personalization, and predictive modeling. The company is headquartered in San Francisco and is backed by prominent investors, with a founding team of AI scientists and ML engineers from top universities and companies.

Academia.edu is the largest platform for sharing academic research, hosting over 55 million papers and serving 278 million registered users. The platform accelerates research by allowing academics to share their work, track its impact, and discover new research. With a mission to democratize access to research, Academia.edu supports the open access movement and enables peer review alongside distribution. The company has seen exponential growth since its inception, with 140,000 new users joining daily, and is positioned as a leader in the academic community, used by researchers at over 15,000 universities worldwide.

Advocate is a platform dedicated to simplifying access to federal benefits, particularly for disabled Americans. The company utilizes technology and a team of advocates to assist clients in navigating the complexities of applying for government support, ensuring a transparent and hassle-free experience. With a focus on client care, Advocate boasts a 100% winning record at hearings and claims to process applications five times faster than competitors. Their services are often free, with no hidden costs, making them a valuable resource for those in need of assistance with disability benefits.

Adyton PBC is a technology company focused on developing mobile software solutions tailored for military operations. Their flagship product, the Adyton Operations Kit (AOK), is designed to enhance personnel accountability, data reporting, and team coordination for the U.S. Department of Defense. With a strong emphasis on security and compliance, Adyton's products are currently deployed across various military branches, demonstrating significant traction and impact in emergency accountability and personnel coordination. The company differentiates itself through its veteran-led team and commitment to improving operational readiness and effectiveness for military personnel.

Aether Diamonds is a pioneering company that creates sustainable fine jewelry and carbon capture diamonds, transforming air pollution into luxury products. Their innovative manufacturing process not only produces diamonds with a negative carbon footprint but also emphasizes environmental stewardship and luxury. As a certified B Corp, Aether Diamonds stands out in the market for its commitment to sustainability and responsible sourcing, appealing to eco-conscious consumers seeking elegant and unique jewelry. With a focus on bespoke creations, Aether Diamonds is positioned as a leader in the sustainable luxury jewelry sector, attracting a growing customer base interested in both style and sustainability.

Affirm

140 jobs

Finance

Lending and Investments

1001 - 5000 employees

Affirm is a financial technology services company providing installment loans to consumers at the point of sale. The company was founded with the goal to create honest financial products and services that empower consumers and improve lives. It aims to revolutionize the banking industry to be more accountable and accessible to consumers. Today, Affirm provides shoppers with an alternative to traditional credit cards at the point of sale, giving them the flexibility to buy now and make simple monthly payments for their purchases. Unlike payment options that have compounding interest and unexpected costs, Affirm shows customers upfront exactly what they’ll pay each month—with no hidden fees and no surprises. Affirm partners with over 2,000 merchants to give shoppers the option to pay with Affirm at checkout, including well-known brands across retail, including home furnishings, travel, personal fitness, electronics, apparel and beauty, and more.

Professional Services

Software

Transportation

201 - 1000 employees

AirHelp is the world's largest air passenger rights organization, providing an online service that helps passengers claim compensation for delayed or canceled flights. With over 2.5 million passengers compensated and a network of law firms across 35 countries, AirHelp differentiates itself through its no win, no fee model, cutting-edge technology, and dedicated support team. Operating since 2013, the company has established a strong market position and traction, helping passengers navigate complex airline regulations and ensuring they receive the compensation they deserve.

Aisera is a leading provider of Generative AI solutions that empower enterprises to enhance productivity, reduce operational costs, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. Their key products include AiseraGPT, AI Copilot, AI Voice Bot, and AIOps, all built on the AI Experience (AIX) platform. Aisera differentiates itself through its domain-specific LLMs, which are customizable to client data, ensuring high accuracy and low hallucination rates. The company has established a strong market position, recognized as a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for AI Applications in IT Service Management, and serves a diverse clientele across various industries, including IT, HR, and healthcare. With a focus on automation and self-service capabilities, Aisera has demonstrated significant traction, including substantial cost savings and improved resolution rates for its clients.

AIX Ventures

37 jobs

Lending and Investments

Venture Capital & Private Equity

11 - 50 employees

AI practitioners investing in AI-powered companies.

At Akash Systems, Inc. (San Francisco, CA), we design and make some of the world's most energy-efficient RF power amplifiers, and the CubeSats (small LEO orbital satellites) enabled by them. Our innovation is made possible by the breakthrough materials we use: Gallium Nitride (GaN)-on-Diamond wafers. In GaN-on-Diamond, the hottest parts of a transistor are brought to within tens of nanometers of diamond - the world's most thermally conductive material. The effect is a cooler state of operation - dramatically improving energy efficiency, and reducing a system's size, weight, and operating costs.

Aleph is a financial planning and analysis (FP&A) software that empowers finance teams to automate their processes and work with data in real time. By integrating with over 150 data sources, Aleph allows users to streamline budgeting, forecasting, and reporting directly within familiar spreadsheet environments like Excel and Google Sheets. The platform is designed to eliminate manual data collection, providing a centralized source of truth for financial data, which enhances productivity and decision-making. With a strong focus on user experience, Aleph boasts a high conversion rate from trial to paid customers, indicating strong market traction and a solid position in the FP&A software landscape.