Kindred Ventures

Poppy is the market leader in advanced air technologies for healthy, sustainable buildings. Poppy revolutionizes how buildings measure equivalent clean airflow, manage rising energy costs and secure health in buildings with their patented air tracing technology. Poppy serves over 1,000 locations in 25 cities, across Canada, US, Europe and the Middle East, helping building operators to reduce costs, decarbonize and protect occupant health. Poppy was founded in 2019, and is based in San Francisco and Toronto.

Mecka AI is a startup focused on training robots using human data sourced from body sensors and iPhones. The company aims to collect and utilize embodied AI data to improve robot training methodologies. Founded by a team with diverse backgrounds, including fintech and startup experience, Mecka AI emphasizes practical applications and integration of robotics technology into various sectors. With a projected annual run rate of $100 million, Mecka AI positions itself as an innovative player in the robotics field.

Corgi is an AI-native, full-stack insurance carrier built for startups, using modern infrastructure and artificial intelligence to handle underwriting, policy management, and claims so it can deliver fast, flexible commercial insurance tailored to growing companies.[2][5]