Led · Seed · Nov 2025

Sensetics is a Princeton-based deep-tech startup commercializing Touch Signature™ programmable fabrics and AI-powered software that let users record, edit, and stream tactile sensations with human-fingertip resolution. Spun out of research from UC Berkeley and Virginia Tech, the system replicates key mechanoreceptor functions to enable real-time touch data transmission for robotic arms, surgical tools, wearables, and other devices operating in structured or unstructured environments. By creating a new category of physical data analogous to video and audio, the company aims to serve a $10 billion+ market spanning medical robotics, manufacturing, transportation, logistics, and VR/AR training. Sensetics’ platform is designed to provide durable, low-latency haptic feedback that can drive next-generation automation and AI control. The founding team includes CEO Adam B. Hopkins, a repeat entrepreneur, and CTO Professor Rayne Zheng, Director of the Berkeley Sensors & Actuators Center. With its recent capital infusion, Sensetics will accelerate product development and expand its touch-data ecosystem, positioning itself as the foundational layer for “physical AI.”

Participated · Equity · May 2025

PATH EX is developing CycloPE®, a medical device intended to rapidly eradicate bacteria from the bloodstream in patients suffering from sepsis. The company is led by CEO Sinead Miller and is based in Houston, TX. PATH EX recently raised $5M to support its program. The financing is intended to accelerate development and future commercialization of CycloPE®. In parallel with the financing the company added Jeff Burbank to its Board of Directors. Investors in the round include IAG Capital Partners, TMC Venture Fund and Fitz Gate Ventures.

Participated · Series B · Aug 2024

Quantum Circuits develops scalable quantum computers with an architecture that integrates high-fidelity qubits and intrinsic error detection and handling. The company says its error-detection approach reduces the number of physical qubits required, aiming to accelerate the timeline to fault-tolerant quantum computing and real-world applications. Quantum Circuits intends to use recent funding to commercialize its quantum systems. The company is led by co-founder and CSO Rob Schoelkopf and CEO and President Ray Smets. Quantum Circuits is a spinout from Yale University. The business is headquartered in New Haven, Connecticut. Quantum Circuits, Inc. is a New Haven, Conn.–based company developing quantum computers based on superconducting devices. Co‑founded in 2015 by Michel Devoret, Luigi Frunzio and Robert Schoelkopf of Yale and joined by Brian Pusch, the company aims to develop, manufacture and sell general‑purpose, universal quantum computers. QCI intends to build multiple generations of reconfigurable, reprogrammable machines to expand their applications. The company raised $18M in a Series A round to fund these efforts. It plans to combine expertise in quantum physics with electrical, mechanical and systems engineering as well as software designers and programmers focused on algorithms and real‑world applications. The funds will support scaling and commercialization of practical quantum systems.

Participated · Series A · Sep 2023

DetraPel develops and manufactures PFAS-free, fluorine-free and bio-based protective coatings using patented chemistries and a platform for blending immiscible particles into water-based systems. Its technology produces barrier coatings at scale that preserve recyclability, repulpability and compostability. The company serves industries including paper & paperboard packaging, textiles and healthcare, and counts large paper suppliers and consumer packaged goods companies among its industrial customers. DetraPel recently rebranded its industrial arm as Impermea Materials and its consumer operations as ProofPlus and plans to use new funding to build market traction for those brands. Led by Founder and CEO David Zamarin, the company emphasizes sustainable, scalable alternatives to PFAS-containing coatings. DetraPel is based in Boston, MA.

Participated · Series B · Jul 2022

Spruce is an Austin, TX–based provider of lifestyle services to the multifamily industry offering Housekeeping, Chores, Pet Care, and Laundry through an app that lets residents book certified, insured, background-checked professionals. The company serves residents at more than 2,300 select apartment communities nationwide and operates with a fully distributed workforce. Over the past year Spruce announced three major new partnerships, expanded into the Twin Cities and Jacksonville, FL, and launched a full-service short-term rental turnover vertical that includes customized turnovers, inventory management, and linen management. It initially entered the short-term rental market through a national partnership with RealPage and has since expanded that offering. Spruce plans to use the new capital to nearly double headcount with hiring focused on product, engineering, and sales, and will expand its Austin headquarters to accommodate staff. Leadership changes include newly appointed CEO Steven Pho and founder Ben Johnson moving to President; Manish Narula of SoftBank will join the board as an observer. Spruce provides housekeeping, chores, pet care, laundry and dry cleaning services to the multifamily industry through a resident-facing app. Residents can book services from certified, insured and background-checked professionals. The company currently serves more than 750 apartment communities across the US and has more than 40 employees. Led by founder and CEO Ben Johnson, Spruce connects property residents with on-demand service providers. The company plans to use new funding to expand its offerings to more residents and properties and to continue its national roll-out. Spruce provides hotel-inspired services to the multifamily industry, offering daily chores, housekeeping, pet care, laundry and dry cleaning. Led by founder and CEO Ben Johnson and based in Houston, Texas, it serves more than 200 select communities owned and/or managed by 13 of the 15 largest Texas apartment companies. The company manages logistics and operations of local service provider partners and requires background checks, insurance, comprehensive training, scheduling processes, quality-control standards, and Spruce-branded uniforms. Spruce also operates a dedicated national customer service team that provides full-time support via text, email and phone directly to residents. The company continues development of its software platform to support operations. It plans to use new funds to expand market presence outside Texas, beginning with Denver, and to scale sales and marketing capabilities.