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  • Z21 Ventures announces investment in Basepair, a SaaS platform that democratizes access to, analysis of, and interpretation of genomic data

    Z21 Ventures announces investment in Basepair, a SaaS platform that democratizes access to, analysis of, and interpretation of genomic data

     

    Thanks to advances in next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology, genomic data is being generated on an unprecedented scale. Improvements in cloud computing resources have allowed the raw data to be processed and stored with ever-increasing efficiency. However, analyzing this data and gaining insights from it is still very challenging and limited to a select few due to technology restrictions. This results in reduced efficiency for R&D teams, longer times to market for assay manufacturers, and increased turnaround times in clinical settings.

     

    Basepair, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform, democratizes access to and the analysis and interpretation of genomic data. Basepair allows organizations to connect to and leverage the compute and storage resources in their own cloud account, allowing them to optimize their resources and realize greater business value. This allows them to remain connected to the other analytical capabilities offered by their cloud provider while benefiting from economies of scale by running everything through one account. This enables the end users with the appropriate domain expertise to run the same workflows in a controlled setting and use the inbuilt visualization tools and reports to make sense of the data.

     

    Z21 Ventures is pleased to announce our strategic investment in Basepair. This investment reflects our commitment to supporting innovative solutions and purposeful companies. Basepair aligns seamlessly with our vision, providing an innovative solution that makes bioinformatics easier, faster, and cost-effective.

     

    “z21 is more than just an investor; it’s a team of builders and operators. From the start, the investment process was efficient and well-managed. They have connected us with top-tier investors and talent in Silicon Valley. Behind the scenes, they actively help improve the business from the ground up. z21 should be the top choice for any founder.” – Amit U Sinha | Founder & CEO of Basepair

     

    We are thrilled about the investment and the upcoming collaboration with Basepair and the vibrant Z21 community. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to work closely with the Basepair team, leveraging our collective expertise to propel them toward even greater heights in the genomics industry.

     

  • z21 ventures announces investment in vHub, an AI-driven SaaS platform revolutionizing the influencer marketing industry

    z21 ventures announces investment in vHub, an AI-driven SaaS platform revolutionizing the influencer marketing industry

     

    The influencer marketing industry, currently valued at $13.8 billion globally, is projected to grow exponentially. However, brands and enterprises are still challenged with influencer discovery, navigating influencer authenticity, and optimizing the ROI of influencer marketing campaigns.

     

    vHub.ai is revolutionizing the influencer marketing industry by making it more data-driven and insightful. Founded in 2021, the company’s AI-driven SaaS platform empowers brands and advertisers with deeper insights into their target audiences on platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn. It provides tools for easily discovering the right content creators and effective strategies, enabling brands to optimize and precisely target their visibility on these social media platforms.

     

    z21 ventures is pleased to announce our strategic investment in vHub.ai. This investment reflects our commitment to supporting innovative AI-driven SaaS platforms. vHub.ai’s offerings include an AI-powered influencer discovery engine, fraud detection tools, a detailed ROI dashboard, a comprehensive influencer marketing campaign management suite, a marketplace for brands and influencers to connect, and an audience dashboard for brands to analyze their presence on social media platforms.

     

    “Partnering with z21 Ventures has validated our vision and fueled our growth, providing capital and access to invaluable advice from a supportive community of mentors and industry leaders. z21 is also instrumental in enhancing our Go-To-Market strategy and connecting us with expert advisors, further driving our innovations in influencer marketing.”- Sachin Modi | Co-founder & CEO of vHub.AI

     

    We are excited about the investment and collaboration with vHub.ai and the z21 community, and we look forward to working closely with the vHub.ai team to propel them toward even greater heights.

  • z21 ventures announces investment in CoverSelf, a healthcare-specific, next-gen, cloud-native, and customizable claims accuracy platform.

    z21 ventures announces investment in CoverSelf, a healthcare-specific, next-gen, cloud-native, and customizable claims accuracy platform.

     

    The complex US healthcare system is wasting hundreds of millions of dollars on bureaucracy because of poor data and a lack of transparency. Administrative expenses account for almost a quarter of the $4.1 trillion spent on healthcare in the US each year. Improvements in automated claims processing, data accuracy, and transparency could therefore release huge savings for providers and payers alike, freeing up cash to fund healthcare improvements.

     

    CoverSelf’s healthcare-specific, next-gen, cloud-native, and customizable claims accuracy platform is built from the ground up using modern software development techniques. It empowers users’ long-term success by smoothly adapting to ever-evolving, dynamic claims, and payment inaccuracies, reducing complexities and administrative costs.

     

    z21 Ventures is pleased to announce our strategic investment in CoverSelf. This investment reflects our commitment to supporting innovative solutions and purposeful companies that reshape healthcare IT. CoverSelf aligns seamlessly with our vision, providing an innovative payment integrity solution that addresses payment leakage and claims inaccuracies while remaining transparent and accessible to payers.

     

    “The team and community has hands-on business experience, deep understanding of healthcare and enterprise software, and extensive industry connections make them invaluable assets for startups seeking more than just funding.” – Rajasekhar Maddireddy | Founder & CEO of Coverself

     

    We are excited about the investment and collaboration with CoverSelf and the z21 community, and we look forward to working closely with the CoverSelf team to propel them toward even greater heights. 

  • Announcing our investment in Zime, AI-first sales content and training

    Announcing our investment in Zime, AI-first sales content and training

     

    Sales cycles can be complex and as reps spend time on several pieces of fragmented content, training, and unstructured information, Zime AI distills all these into a unified taxonomy of actions for sellers and win-loss insights for marketing and revenue teams. 

    At z21, we are excited about our partnership with Zime, to supercharge sellers with valuable insights and just-in-time actions and help them close more deals and do that faster. By bringing the power of Gen AI and behavioral science, we believe sales performance can be tangibly enhanced with Zime’s disruption solution.


    Zime AI is powered by company-specific sales data, and generates personalized content, replacing traditional training and providing strategic insights from numerous customer interactions. We envision a future where sales teams are armed with actionable intelligence, unique to their sales cycles, products & markets.

     

     “Building a company needs a village. To supercharge my growth, I was looking for investors who have been SaaS operators and have built large companies. I loved every interaction with the z21 team & how they are helping us think ahead.” – Sanchit Garg, Founder & CEO, Zime

     

    We are excited about the investment in Zime and we look forward to working closely with the Zime team to propel them toward even greater heights.

  • Announcing z21 Ventures investment in Meomind, the scalable alternative to psychotherapy

    Announcing z21 Ventures investment in Meomind, the scalable alternative to psychotherapy

     

    Outpatient psychotherapy is a $50Bn global market and $25Bn+ is spent on outpatient mental therapy every year in the US. Despite a widespread, growing, and acute need for therapy solutions, there isn’t a single one that is accessible in a timely way, affordable, and effective in driving clinical outcomes. Users need to wait for weeks to get in touch with a therapist who may or may not be the right fit for them. This significantly delays the process of seeking help and worsens the symptoms for many users. 

     

    z21 Ventures is pleased to announce our strategic investment in Meomind. By uniquely creating a vast library of pre-recorded therapy sessions, Meomind is on the path to providing on-demand access to high-quality relatable solutions to millions of users. With 70k+ members on the platform, 80% of members have reported feeling better in 2.5 weeks. This makes Meomind a great benefit that employers and health plans can offer to support the mental well-being of members.

     

    This partnership is a testament to our belief in the role of technology to make effective mental well-being solutions accessible to all. Meomind partners with world-class therapists to curate therapy sessions relatable to diverse scenarios.

     

    “The entire z21 team has been incredibly helpful in connecting us to a rich network of GTM experts, technologists, and investors. z21 has built a unique value proposition with the vast reach of its LPs who not only have deep expertise but are also very generous with their time and advice.” – Sushant Gupta, CEO, Meomind

     

    We look forward to working closely with Sushant and the Meomind team to disrupt the mental health landscape.

  • Announcing z21 Ventures investment in Rexera (formerly InspectHOA), an AI-powered solution for streamlining real estate closings.

    Announcing z21 Ventures investment in Rexera (formerly InspectHOA), an AI-powered solution for streamlining real estate closings.

     

    Rexera, formerly InspectHOA, is a leading provider of HOA documents acquisition and modernized settlement processes for the real estate industry. It is known for its flagship HOA service, which helps title and escrow companies, underwriters, real estate attorneys, mortgage lenders, and investors avoid the difficulties that come with dealing directly with HOAs in the closing process. 

     

    Using a combination of the largest database in the country, AI technology, and HOA professionals, Rexera offers HOA and condo documents acquisition and analysis services, municipal lien search, mortgage payoff, and asset management solutions which lead to faster closing times, seamless asset management, lower error rates, higher customer satisfaction, and employee engagement.

     

    z21 Ventures is pleased to announce our strategic investment in Rexera. This partnership reflects our commitment to supporting innovative solutions that reshape the future of work. Rexera aligns seamlessly with our vision, providing innovative, reliable, and inclusive services that revolutionize the real estate market. Rexera’s AI Co-pilot has the potential to transform the real estate closing process and reduce the time-to-close. 

     

    We are excited about the positive impact this collaboration will bring, and we look forward to working closely with the Rexera team to propel them toward even greater heights. Together, we embark on a journey of accelerating real estate workflows.