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Gradient’s March Rundown: Startups, Investments & More
Hey there! Some big milestones and well-earned recognition this month—let’s get into it.
Recent funding announcements
Silverstream launches with $1.2M to make autonomous web agents more precise (SiliconAngle)
News from our portfolio companies
How Range is Using AI to Revolutionize Wealth Management
In a recent Inc. article, Range CEO and co-founder Fahad Hassan predicts that private wealth managers may become obsolete within a decade due to advancements in AI. Founded in 2021, Range aims to revolutionize investment management by automating services traditionally reliant on human relationships. Range plans to launch its first client-facing AI tools mid-year, while maintaining human advisors for clients who prefer personal interaction.
Gigs, Lambda, and Quilt—have been recognized in Fast Company's list of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2025
Gigs is quietly reshaping how businesses offer mobile services, letting anyone—from fintech startups to travel platforms—become their own telecom provider. Its partnerships, like the one with Nubank, are turning what used to be a headache (finding an affordable international data plan) into a seamless, built-in experience.
Lambda is tackling one of the biggest challenges in AI: raw computing power. By building a cloud infrastructure designed specifically for large-scale AI training, Lambda is giving researchers and companies the horsepower they need to push the limits of machine learning.
Quilt is reimagining home climate control with a heat pump that’s not just energy-efficient but also beautifully designed. Traditional heat pumps are bulky, clunky, and often an afterthought in a room. Quilt’s approach is different—it’s built to be seen, blending aesthetics with cutting-edge engineering to make homes more comfortable and more sustainable.
How Paladin’s Drones Are Giving First Responders a Critical Head Start
For first responders, every second counts during critical situations. Paladin, founded by Divyaditya "Divy" Shrivastava, is making sure they have eyes on the scene before they even arrive. Paladin’s autonomous drones can be piloted remotely via web browser—even from thousands of miles away—giving emergency teams a real-time aerial view when they need it most. Already deployed across the country, Paladin is rethinking how technology and public safety.
What we’re reading
Featured Jobs
Arva – AI Product Engineer (View and apply)
Range – Vice President of Growth/Marketing (View and apply)
Openly – Senior Product Manager (View and apply)
Venn – Account Executive (View and apply)