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Venture capital

www.gradient.com

Gradient is an early-stage, founder-centric AI-focused venture capital firm that backs and supports the next generation of AI-enabled startups.

GRDNT LLC, operating as Gradient, is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on investing in artificial intelligence companies. Gradient positions itself as founder-centric, collaborative, transparent, and bold, providing hands-on support and strategic guidance to portfolio founders as they build AI-enabled companies. The firm leads investments at the earliest stages of innovation, partnering with ambitious founders to validate ideas, accelerate product development, and scale sustainable businesses. Gradient emphasizes long-term partnerships, operating expertise, and a thesis-driven approach across sectors where AI can transform industries. While its portfolio covers a broad range of AI startups and ecosystem builders, Gradient's core mission is to help founders turn ambitious visions into durable, category-defining companies.

We lead investments at the earliest stages of innovation, partnering with founders to turn ambitious ideas into durable, industry-defining companies.

What we offer

Relay

Relay streamlines logistics issue resolution through AI-driven automation.

backops.ai/relay

Anchor Browser

Boosts enterprise workflow automation with unmatched efficiency and reliability.

anchorbrowser.io/

Firstwork

Streamlines workforce management for frontline workers, enhancing efficiency and employee experience.

www.firstwork.com/

Cerebrium

Cerebrium reduces compute costs while enabling rapid deployment of real-time AI applications.

www.cerebrium.ai/

Concierge

Streamline your workflow with an AI assistant integrating all your SaaS tools effortlessly.

askconcierge.ai/

Layers

Empowers developers with AI-driven marketing capabilities for faster user acquisition.

layers.com/

Infisical

Streamline secret management with secure and efficient solutions for developers.

infisical.com/

Quantro Security

Provides AI-native cyber defense against evolving threats with autonomous, context-aware remediation.

quantro.security/

Sapiom

Sapiom empowers AI agents to autonomously manage spending while ensuring policy compliance.

www.sapiom.ai/

Cascade

Empowers HR teams by streamlining employee queries and automating responses.

gocascade.ai/

Stack AI

Simplifies AI application development for non-technical users with a user-friendly interface.

stack.ai/

Writer

Empower organizations to create outcome-driven AI agents for enhanced business processes.

writer.com/

Clarify

Revolutionizes sales processes through autonomous CRM automation.

www.clarify.ai/

Market segments

Real-time inference infrastructure

Infrastructure and runtimes that deliver ultra-low latency, fast cold starts, and cost-efficient inference for interactive AI experiences.

Browser automation for AI workflows

Enterprise-grade browser automation focused on high-throughput, reliable action execution and token-efficient interactions for AI-driven processes.

Employee experience and workforce management

Capabilities that automate HR workflows, onboarding, compliance, shift scheduling, and deliver contextual assistants to improve frontline and internal employee productivity.

Sales engagement and CRM automation

Ambient CRM and sales engagement capabilities that autonomously surface leads, deliver call insights, and automate end-to-end sales workflow actions within sales stacks.

Intelligent automation and agent orchestration

Platforms for designing, deploying, and operating autonomous agents and end-to-end automations that coordinate actions across apps, execute commerce or remediation workflows, and produce outcome-driven agents.

More information about our offering

Relay

Relay is BackOps' first product, an AI-enabled issue-resolution platform that ingests issues from phone calls, emails, texts, chat, and system alerts into a unified inbox. BackOps agents autonomously coordinate resolution and communicate with all relevant parties, enhancing operational efficiency.

  • Coordinate Resolutions Automatically
    Relay's agents handle the entire resolution process independently, reducing response times and enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Generate Up-to-Date SOPs
    Continuous improvement of standard operating procedures leads to faster training and enhanced operational efficiency.
  • Automate Data Handling
    Relay eliminates manual data entry across systems, ensuring accurate and timely information flow.
  • Centralize Communication
    All incoming issues are managed in one place, facilitating better communication and quicker resolutions.

Anchor Browser

Anchor Browser is an enterprise browser automation solution designed for AI-driven workflows. It delivers substantial efficiency and throughput improvements, including AI-powered automation that is up to 80x more token efficient.

  • Supports Large-Scale Operations
    Ensure consistent performance even in demanding environments, making it ideal for enterprise applications.
  • Optimizes Resource Consumption
    Reduces costs and improves efficiency while automating browser interactions, making it more accessible for high-frequency tasks.
  • Increase Automation Throughput
    Substantially speeds up automation processes, enhancing productivity and user satisfaction.
  • Execute Multiple Actions Seamlessly
    Facilitates high-volume action execution, thereby streamlining complex workflows for users.
  • Ensures Operational Continuity
    Enhances trust among users by consistently delivering reliable performance in critical workflows.

Firstwork

Firstwork is a frontline workforce operations platform that unifies full-time and seasonal workers into a single system. It covers onboarding, compliance across geographies, and shift scheduling, while automating tedious tasks and improving employee experience.

  • Reduces Manual Workload
    By automating routine tasks, Firstwork saves time and boosts employee morale, allowing them to focus on more engaging work.
  • Enhances Scheduling Efficiency
    Enables businesses to manage shift patterns effectively, minimizing scheduling conflicts and aligning workforce availability with operational needs.
  • Provides Centralized Access
    Offers a single access point for workforce management, enabling businesses to handle both permanent and temporary staff efficiently.
  • Facilitates Smooth Integration
    Ensures that businesses can onboard employees seamlessly while adhering to local laws and regulations, improving retention rates.
  • Fosters Team Cohesion
    Streamlines communication across levels of frontline workers, ensuring everyone is aligned and informed for overall productivity.

Cerebrium

Cerebrium provides infrastructure for interactive, real-time AI, featuring fast cold starts and ultra-low latency. The platform enables developers to build and deploy real-time AI experiences with lower compute costs.

  • Reduce Compute Costs
    Cerebrium customers experience a 40% reduction in compute costs, allowing for more cost-effective real-time AI development.
  • Accelerate Inference
    The platform’s unique runtime and caching mechanisms optimize processing speed, ensuring fast response times for users.
  • Interactive Performance
    With latency under 50ms, Cerebrium supports seamless, real-time interactions ideal for voice and video AI applications.
  • Ensure Operational Consistency
    Cerebrium is designed to offer reliable uptime, making it a trusted solution for mission-critical applications.
  • Quick Start Times
    Cerebrium allows applications to launch quickly, improving user experience and engagement.
  • Enhance Developer Workflows
    Developers can build containers in seconds, promoting efficient workflows and faster product iteration.

Concierge

Concierge is a connected AI assistant that can read and write to users’ favorite SaaS apps in real time. It executes tasks via natural language, enabling seamless interaction across platforms and enhancing productivity.

  • Perform Tasks Conversationally
    Enables users to complete intricate tasks simply by chatting with the assistant, reducing the need for manual input.
  • Access Tools Instantly
    Concierge allows instant communication with various applications, enhancing productivity by providing up-to-date information.
  • Integrate with Popular Apps
    Concierge's ability to connect with commonly used SaaS applications simplifies workflows by creating a centralized platform.
  • Customize Your Assistant
    Users can tailor the skills and operations of Concierge to meet specific requirements.

Layers

Layers is a code-aware marketing suite that gives developers an AI-powered growth team. It analyzes codebases to generate marketing campaigns, deploys agents, and automates ad content.

  • Delivers On-Demand Growth Support
    Layers incorporates advanced AI agents to ensure effective growth strategies across channels.
  • Transforms Code into Effective Campaigns
    Effortlessly generates effective marketing campaigns highlighting the product's value.
  • Creates Dynamic Marketing Materials
    Automatically generates tailored ad content, saving time and ensuring relevance.
  • Enhances Ad Performance in Real-Time
    Provides ongoing analytics and optimizes bidding strategies for maximum ROI.

Infisical

Infisical is an open-core secrets management platform with secure storage, versioning, and CI/CD integrations. It provides CLI and language SDKs for developers to manage and rotate credentials safely.

  • Ensure Compliance and Oversight
    Stay compliant with robust audit logs that track secret usage and changes.
  • Enhance Security with Automation
    Automatically rotate secrets and generate dynamic credentials to reduce unauthorized access.
  • Simplify Integration and Management
    Use command-line interfaces and language SDKs for seamless integration into workflows.
  • Store Secrets Safely with History
    Maintain secure storage that tracks changes, allowing reversion to previous states.

Quantro Security

Quantro is an AI-native defense platform that integrates with existing stacks, normalizes data, and delivers targeted remediation through intelligent agents.

  • Execute Remediations Seamlessly
    Agents autonomously carry out remediation tasks across platforms, ensuring timely response to vulnerabilities.
  • Combat AI-Driven Threats Effectively
    Engineered to counter sophisticated attacks leveraging AI, ensuring robust protection.
  • Integrate and Analyze Data Automatically
    Employs an autonomous analyst for seamless integration, enhancing situational awareness.
  • Provide Contextual Insights for Actions
    Remediation actions are tailored based on specific organizational contexts.
  • Scale Security Operations Effortlessly
    Designed to grow with the organization, enhancing operational capacity.

Sapiom

Sapiom is an AI-agent commerce platform that enables autonomous spending, enforcing policies in real time while acting as a clearing layer between buyers and API vendors.

  • Empower Agents to Transact
    Sapiom allows AI agents to autonomously manage transactions against defined policies.
  • Ensure Compliance Instantly
    Checks policies in real time before transactions, ensuring agent compliance.
  • Streamline API Interactions
    Sapiom routes requests from agents to reliable API vendors safely.
  • Manage Spending Limits
    Equips agents with designated wallets for pre-set spending ceilings.

Cascade

Cascade is the advanced AI assistant for HR teams, integrating seamlessly with existing systems to provide immediate answers to employee questions, enhancing overall efficiency.

  • Handles Routine HR Queries
    By addressing common HR questions, Cascade enables timely answers, enhancing employee experience.
  • Streamlines Tasks Across Systems
    Integrates with existing systems to offer context, reducing the need for multiple information sources.
  • Provides Faster Employee Support
    Reduces response times for employee queries, improving workplace satisfaction.
  • Ensures Accurate Problem Resolution
    Routes complex inquiries to HR personnel, maintaining response quality.

Stack AI

Stack AI is an automation platform that lets business users design and scale end-to-end automations across apps and workflows, empowering non-ML engineers.

  • Automate Processes Across Tools
    Facilitates integration of various software solutions, streamlining workflows efficiently.
  • Design Comprehensive Automations
    Allows users to create complete automation workflows across multiple functions.
  • Build Automations Without Coding
    Enables users without technical backgrounds to create automations easily.
  • Integrate Data From Multiple Sources
    Enhances automation by allowing diverse data formats.
  • Leverage Pre-Built Templates
    Allows users to quickly initiate projects using templates.

Writer

Writer is an intelligent agent studio that enables users to create agents capable of driving business outcomes across workflows.

  • Build Customized AI Agents
    Provides a user-friendly environment to design, build, and deploy tailored AI agents.
  • Drive Measurable Outcomes
    Agents achieve clear business goals, ensuring positive strategic contributions.
  • Seamlessly Integrate with Tools
    Facilitates easy embedding of agents into workflows, enhancing productivity.
  • Customize Agent Behaviors
    Enables fine-tuning of agent interactions based on needs.
  • Monitor and Optimize Performance
    Offers a view of agent interactions, allowing ongoing improvements.

Clarify

Clarify provides ambient intelligence to automate CRM workflows, autonomously supporting sales processes with actionable insights.

  • Automates Routine Tasks
    Eliminates the need for manual data entry, allowing sales teams to focus on closing deals.
  • Streamlines Complete Workflow
    Ensures every step of sales is efficiently handled through automation.
  • Provides Timely Recommendations
    Keeps salespeople informed with real-time insights for customer interactions.
  • Enhances Lead Acquisition
    Helps sales teams capture and prioritize high-quality leads.
  • Informs Real-Time Decisions
    Assists salespeople with valuable insights during discussions.

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