2017 SDVG Cool Companies Announced!

May 25, 2017

The 2017 SDVG Cool Co’s Announced!

The Fastest-Growing, Most Exciting Startups in San Diego

Abreos Biosciences

Biologic drugs are life-saving drugs that effectively treat serious illnesses including cancer and autoimmune diseases. However, dosing is usually one-dose-fits-all and the costs are becoming unsustainable. As a result, patients are not getting the most from their treatment. Abreos Biosciences is poised to have a major impact on the delivery of biologic drugs by offering […]

Accel Robotics

Accel Robotics enables automated “Grab and Go” shopping experiences across existing and emerging store formats. Our camera-based AI system allows any shopper to enter a store, pick the items they want, then walk out receiving a receipt via text or app notification. The end result is a better, more convenient shopping experience that improves existing […]

Additive Rocket Corporation (ARC)

With a revolutionary design for launch vehicle engines and satellite thrusters, the Additive Rocket Corporation (ARC) leverages advanced simulation and 3D metal printing to produce highly optimized propulsion systems for the space and defense industries.

Allbound

More than 100,000,000 business around the world sell through indirect channels and partner programs – yet for decades, they’ve had to rely on cobbled-together partner portals and legacy partner management systems. Allbound’s replaces partner portals and PRM with a smart, data-driven SaaS platform that automatically guides partners to more closed deals and renewals while delivering […]

Amydis Diagnostics

Amydis Diagnostics, Inc. is a preclinical stage, privately-held pharmaceutical company founded in 2013 that is developing proprietary chemistry licensed out of UCSD using innovative approaches to detection of amyloid-related disorders. The Company’s lead program is addressing an important problem in today’s society regarding the clinical need for diagnostic testing of Alzheimer’s disease in its early […]

Approved

Approved is on a mission to bring transparency, efficiency and a little sanity to the mortgage experience. We build technology that agents, borrowers, lenders and their teams of loan officers and processors use everyday to streamline the back office, and provide a world class experience for borrowers. The Approved Digital Mortgage Platform allows any lender, […]

BenRevo

We realized that while individuals and small employers had online platforms to purchase insurance, midsize to large employers and the brokers that served them still found themselves using paper. To solve for this massive market need BenRevo has created sales automation software designed specifically for insurance companies. We help insurance companies automate their sales process […]

Brax Software

Content Distribution and Automation Platform. Brax.io enables advertisers to create campaign creatives once then syndicate across multiple content advertising sources eliminating hours of repetitive work. In addition it attributes engagement; revenue across multiple dimensions for a clear picture of return on marketing investment. Unlike search and social which are each dominated by one company, massive […]

Brojure

20 years ago I stopped writing proposals because no one would read them….so I started using 20X30 storyboards to get my ideas across. Our win ratio went to 98% using stunning visuals and grew my second company to $120 Million in sales in 4 years. Brojure was developed to allow you to create Vogue-like proposals […]

CourseKey

CourseKey is a b2b SaaS platform that enables education companies to digitize the collection of their academic information for analysis, intervention and audit preparation.  

CureMatch

CureMatch’s decision support system guides oncologists in the selection of combinations of cancer drugs that are personalized for individual patients, based on the molecular profile of the patient’s own tumor. The CureMatch platform, with a foundation in oncology, genetics, proteomics, biochemistry, and cell biology was originally developed and licensed by a multidisciplinary team at UC […]

Direct Cannabis Network

Direct Cannabis Network is the leading digital news network highlighting the latest tech, entrepreneurs and innovative companies in the cannabis industry. DCN’s mission is to build an ecosystem for the entrepreneurial community that provides a voice for the startups, a platform for the professionals and a community for the entrepreneurs through the form of quality […]

Doctible

Doctible provides healthcare providers (Doctors, Dentists, Chiropractors, Optometrists) with marketing and automation technology solutions to help them run their business more efficiently. Founded in 2013, the company now provides a full suite of software solutions to address a providers pain points in managing its online reputation, strengthen patient communication, streamline daily operational tasks and grow […]

Epitracker

Epitracker, Inc. is unlocking secrets long held by dolphins to help treat the world’s most devastating diseases. Combining metabolomics and big data analytics, Epitracker has discovered over one hundred smart-screened small molecules targeting aging associated diseases. Our lead compound, ETI-101, has demonstrated broad efficacy in alleviating inflammation, anemia, fibrosis and metabolic syndrome. Epitracker is currently […]

Fantasy Sports Co.

Fantasy Sports Co. is a mobile-first company focusing on the sports/leisure vertical. We’re proud to make LineStar the world’s leading Daily Fantasy Sports Analytics Platform which is available for free on both Android/iOS. All our apps are developed 100% in-house in Carlsbad, CA. Stay tuned for what’s next, we’re working on the next hit app!

Grolltex

Grolltex, for ‘graphene-rolling-technologies’, leverages research from the University of California, San Diego’s Nano-engineering Dept., that enables the practical and sustainable manufacture of the ‘wonder material’, graphene. This next generation material will be used for advances in flexible electronics, wearables, water desalination, life saving biosensors, and much more.

Guru

Guru is the technological bridge between cultural institutions and a 21st-century audience. We make the museum experience interactive, immersive, and compelling for visitors both inside and outside museums, zoos, and aquaria. How do we do this? We tell stories. Through virtual reality, augmented reality, audio, and video we turn the ever-present smartphone into a personal […]

Industry

Industry is a professional network and hiring platform (think LinkedIn) exclusively for the service and hospitality industry (restaurants, bars, clubs, and hotels). The company has already gained traction with giants in the industry, with a client list that includes MGM Resorts International, Stone Brewing Co, among others.

KLOTHO Therapeutics

KTI, a virtual biotech company, has filed patents on modified KLOTHO proteins with great potential to positively impact aging, cognition, kidney function, fibrosis and cancer. KTI is well positioned to enter human trials within 2 years focused on its first indication: acute kidney disease, which kills 300k/year and represents a $2B market opportunity in U.S. […]

LoanHero

LoanHero provides financing for important things in life. Whether it’s a medical procedure not covered by insurance or a new roof, we’re there to cover expenses over $1,000. Our innovative financing platform empowers merchants to extend instant financing at the point of sale. With multiple lenders in a simple application, consumers receive the best loan […]

Measurabl

Measurabl is the world’s fastest-growing sustainability software for the built environment. Our automation tools make it easy and accurate for more than 5 billion square feet of commercial property across 67 countries to collect sustainability data, analyze, and report on performance, and identify energy and water efficiency opportunities. Learn more about Measurabl at www.measurabl.com.

MemComputing

MemComputing delivers quantum computing performance to any computer with our software-based MemCPU(tm) Coprocessors. Developed at UC San Diego by two PhD Physicists.

Molecular Assemblies

Molecular Assemblies, Inc. is a San Diego-based company developing a revolutionary, enzymatic DNA synthesis technology capable of powering new products in industrial synthetic biology, personalized therapeutics, precision diagnostics, and eventually information storage, nanotechnology and more. Inspired by nature, the company’s proprietary DNA synthesis method is designed to produce long, high quality, sequence-specific DNA reliably, affordably […]

NanoCellect Biomedical

NanoCellect is a life science startup manufacturing cell sorters that use proprietary microfluidic technology. NanoCellect’s WOLF cell sorter and single cell plate dispenser allows researchers to perform antibody discovery, cell line development, genomic sample prep and CRISPR genomic editing faster, safer, and without contamination. The compact, sturdy, and affordable system allows researchers to safely perform […]

Nanome

Nanome’s mission is to build intuitive tools that aid in the progression of molecular precision and advancements of nanotechnology to inspire innovative breakthroughs starting with the life sciences and then expand across every industry. They are working closely with research institutions and one of the top 5 pharmaceutical companies to improve their visualization, collaboration, and […]

Orison

Orison is an energy storage company developing the first plug-and-play battery system for single and multi-family housing, and light commercial uses. We have developed an appliance based, low cost, scalable, lightweight and Internet of Things/Cloud management approach to energy storage. Orison enables all electric consumers to control their electricity use and to save money, while […]

PathSense

PathSense powers location for many top “uber” type apps, home automation platforms, insurance platforms, fleet platforms, advertising platforms, and more. – Geofencing, 2x as fast, 2x as accurate – Activity recognition, 6x as fast, 40% the battery drain – Location accuracy, PathSense is 99% accurate even in cities with tall buildings, compared to 22% for […]

PetDesk

We are PetDesk and we build technology for the care providers of the best beings in the world – our pets. We help keep them healthy, happy, and give them more time to play with their owners – us! We treat our local business customers like family. We stand up for them in the face […]

Qelzal

Qelzal invented a new technology that lets commercial drones safely fly faster and farther without crashing. Qelzal delivers a true autonomous UAV Sense and Avoid system using Image Free Sensing combined with brain-inspired artificial intelligence for rapid response and collision avoidance. Our intelligent eyes perceive objects, determine if they are a threat, then plan a […]

Sun Genomics

Using DNA analysis technology, Precision Probiotics empowers consumers to take the guess work out of benefiting from a probiotic. Simply order our kit, test your microbiome, and begin our precision probiotic formula. Our tailored probiotic targets your specific dysbiosis – when one’s gut microbes have shifted from helpful to harmful.

TRUEPIC

TRUEPIC is an image; video authenticity platform. TRUEPIC’s patented technology acts as a notary for digital photos, driving confidence among consumers and businesses that a shared photo has not been altered in any way.

Veyo

At Veyo, we envisioned a better system for patient transportation one where ridesharing and advanced tracking and analytics would dramatically improve service quality, efficiency, and transparency. Our revolutionary business model, built with technology and analytics at its core, provides a full array of NEMT benefit management services to our health plan customers. Together, we are […]

Xycrobe Therapeutics

Xycrobe’s technology platform addresses the need of patients with inflammatory skin disease through the development of a library of good bacteria strains designed to be used for therapeutic purposes. With our technology, we aim to change the way inflammatory skin disease is treated by 1) addressing bacterial dysbiosis of the skin, 2) addressing immunological or […]

Yembo

Yembo is building computer vision and AI technology that makes the shopping process for the 40M Americans who relocate from a stressful, time consuming and fragmented experience into a interactive process that takes only a few minutes.

Zesty.io

Zesty.io is fast-forwarding the next generation of cloud-based web content management systems (WCMS) for marketers and developers of mid-market and enterprise organizations. With its 100% native SaaS content management system (CMS), global customers like Sony Electronics, Acorns.com, Rocket League, Astroglide and Hofbruhaus are speeding, scaling and securing global distribution and website management of digital content.

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