Led · Seed · Oct 2023

Sensigo is an AI-powered automotive data platform based in San Carlos, CA. Led by CEO Rakesh Hegde, the company leverages complex automotive data to predict and assist automotive maintenance for customers and technicians. Its product prioritizes diagnostic data, predicts part replacements, and streamlines parts procurement to reduce automotive repair costs and turnaround time. Sensigo's workflows and smart diagnostic tools are designed to optimize first-time fix rates and vehicle repairs, leading to increased customer satisfaction. Those improvements also lead to increased revenue for service centers by minimizing warranty risk and improving operational efficiency. Financially, Sensigo raised USD5m in seed funding led by UP.Ventures and Porsche AG, providing early-stage capital for its platform.

Participated · Equity · Dec 2022

Loft Dynamics develops VR flight‑training systems, including the world’s only FAA‑ and EASA‑qualified VR helicopter simulator used by customers such as Airbus Helicopters, the Los Angeles Police Department and Air Greenland. The company is building fully integrated hardware and software for airline pilot training, including full‑motion Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 VR airliner simulators that it says are up to 12 times smaller and a fraction of the cost of traditional full‑flight simulators. New systems will feature a multi‑crew replica cockpit, aircraft haptics, body and eye tracking, AI‑powered training intelligence, and LofTWIN—an immersive lesson recording and playback mode. Loft is also developing a spatial computing home training kit to let pilots review sessions and train remotely. The company emphasizes regulatory credibility and aims to scale more accessible, regular training to address pilot shortages and safety. The business has raised $60 million to date and plans to use the latest investment to expand its commercial airline offerings while continuing to grow its core helicopter business. Loft Dynamics, formerly VRM Switzerland and founded in Zurich in 2016, develops virtual reality simulation technology for helicopter pilots. The company has produced simulators for common helicopters, including the single‑turbine Airbus H125, enabling realistic scenarios such as night flying and proficiency checks. Its simulators include force‑feedback to simulate system failures and other issues. In May the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) authorized Loft Dynamics’ Airbus H125 flight training device, allowing pilots to receive training credits for simulator time. The company says its simulators are roughly one‑tenth the size of traditional simulators, making them easier to deploy at scale and reducing costs. Loft positions its platform as a way to help address the global pilot shortage by opening more training opportunities. With a new $20M financing, Loft Dynamics intends to expand beyond Europe into the U.S. market and accelerate support for additional aircraft types.