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Scrum Ventures' investments in the United States

Scrum Ventures, based in Japan, has backed 40 startups in the United States in rounds we track, $2.5B between them, grouped by their main sector.

40startups backed
10sectors
$2.5Braised between them
AIbiggest sector

Scrum Ventures's whole portfolioScrum Ventures's profile

AI

14

Healthtech

6

IT Services

5

Consumer Apps

3

Entertainment

2

Media

2

Martech

2

Edtech

2

Big Data & Analytics

2

Advertising & Adtech

2

Segment by segment

AI

14 startups · $2.0B raised

  1. ApptronikApptronik is a human-centered robotics company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2016 as a spinout from the Human Centered RobotiUnited States$1.8B
  2. ZippinZippin is the next generation of checkout-free technology enabling retailers to quickly deploy frictionless shopping in their stores.United States$42M
  3. CinderCinder is a San Francisco-based trust and safety operations platform founded in 2021 by Glen Wise and Phil Brennan.United States$41M
  4. CompScienceCompScience is an insurtech company based in San Francisco, founded in 2019.United States$28M
  5. EARTH AIEARTH AI is an AI-powered mineral exploration company based in San Mateo, California, with additional offices in San Francisco andUnited States$20M
  6. Civil MapsCivil Maps Provides a Sensor-agnostic Cognition Platform and Pipeline that Enables City Scale HD 3D Mapping, Edge Mapping and Localization.United States$18M
  7. ChariotChariot is a technology company based in New York City that specializes in software and CRM solutions for modern moving companies.United States$15M
  8. TradespaceTradespace is an AI-enabled software company founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California.United States$15M

Healthtech

6 startups · $119M raised

  1. Osso VROsso VR is a virtual reality platform founded in 2016 that enhances surgical training and assessment for healthcare professionals United States$68M
  2. OOzloOzlo is an intelligent assistant for iOS and the web.United States$34M
  3. First OpinionFirst Opinion is a telehealth company based in San Francisco that connects users with doctors for private, on-demand medical advicUnited States$8.6M
  4. EztiaEztia Cold therapy wearables that provide on-the-go icing that is safe for both people and the environment.United States$4.3M
  5. Lume HealthBetter banking for nurses - earned wage access, student loans, financial wellness.United States$2.5M
  6. Dr. TreatDr.United States$2.0M

IT Services

5 startups · $27M raised

  1. LeadGeniusLeadGenius is a global provider of real-time, compliant B2B contact data and buyer intelligence.United States$20M
  2. IxanaIxana, a commercial brand of Quasistatics Inc., is based in West Lafayette, Indiana, and is a spinoff from Purdue University.United States$3.0M
  3. Top Flight TechnologiesTop Flight Technologies is a provider of extended flight, enhanced payload, hybrid-propulsion, commercial UAVs and autopilot contrUnited States$1.8M
  4. Tylr MobileTylr Mobile offers a platform to power connected mobile work apps for the enterprise, starting with a salesperson's mobile inbox aUnited States$1.5M
  5. BinpressBinpress is an online source code platform that allows developers to build and monetize open source projects.United States$1.1M

Consumer Apps

3 startups · $108M raised

  1. mmhmmmmhmm is a virtual camera application used to create virtual rooms, backdrops, and presentations during video conferencing calls.United States$100M
  2. BobidiBobidi connects part-time workers with businesses using advanced AI, making recruitment efficient and cost-effective.United States$5.7M
  3. ArcturusArcturus is an AI-powered research and intelligence firm that combines advanced technology with human expertise to provide insightUnited States$2.3M

Entertainment

2 startups · $16M raised

  1. GlobalComixGlobalComix is a digital comics publishing and distribution platform founded in 2017 by Christopher Carter, who serves as CEO.United States$13M
  2. PrizeoPrizeo is a leading online sweepstakes-for-good platform that mobilizes celebrity fan bases by offering the chance to “give small United States$2.5M

Media

2 startups · $97M raised

  1. TMRW SportsTMRW Sports, founded in 2021 by golf legends Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, along with CEO Mike McCarley, is a sports technology anUnited States$83M
  2. LingopalLingopal is a New York-based artificial intelligence startup founded in 2023 by Deven Orie and Casey Schneider.United States$14M

Martech

2 startups · $12M raised

  1. MMaestroUnited States$9.8M
  2. MMilesWe connect your transit options to enable you to use them more effectively.United States$2.3M

Edtech

2 startups · $44M raised

  1. KidaptiveKidaptive is a media and technology company creating entertaining and adaptive content that helps children learn.United States$29M
  2. EmpowerlyEmpowerly is an education technology company based in San Francisco, founded in 2017.United States$15M

Big Data & Analytics

2 startups · $14M raised

  1. ALT Sports DataALT Sports Data is a B2B technology company founded in 2021 and based in Carlsbad, California.United States$10M
  2. Athenic AIAthenic AI is an agentic data analyst, an autonomous, always-on teammate that monitors your business in real time.United States$4.3M

Advertising & Adtech

2 startups · $38M raised

  1. LobLob is a direct mail automation platform based in San Francisco, founded in 2013.United States$30M
  2. BoostableBoostable is a marketing agency based in Melbourne that specializes in web design, SEO, local SEO, and e-commerce services.United States$8.2M

How this map is made. Every startup here has raised money in a round we track that names Scrum Ventures as an investor and is based in United States. Each sits under its main sector, read from its rounds, and each shows its best-funded first. Rebuilt nightly; updated 15 November 2026.

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