Turning bold ideas into impact
Blue Ridge Labs
Blue Ridge Labs is Robin Hood's venture studio for scaling innovations to solve the most pressing social challenges.
Our Portfolio
With every new venture we back, the collective intelligence of our portfolio sharpens. This network drives real, lasting change.
Afterpattern (fka Community.lawyer)
2016
The Team
Michael Hassin
Software Engineer at Headway
Thomas Officer
Co-Founder at Echo
Scott Kelly
Product Lead at NetDocuments
Ai Regent
2023
The Team
Ollie Howie
CEO
Alice
2014
The Team
Avi Karnani
Founder & CEO
Stephanie Raill Jaynandhan
Product Manager at MetService
Paul Barnes-Hoggett
Mentor at First Round Fast Track
Sam Gimbel
Co-Founder at Honest
Ameelio
2020
The Team
Uzoma “Zo” Orchingwa
Co-Founder & Co-CEO
Gabe Saruhashi
Founder
Axcces
2024
Axcces
Founded in 2024
Axccess is an end-to-end proptech solution that automates the affordable housing process using AI. It streamlines the search, application, and lease-stages for applicants, property managers, and developers making affordable housing more accessible and efficient. Axcces integrates with public agencies and housing providers to create a seamless, one-application system, revolutionizing how people connect with affordable housing opportunities.
The Team
Emily Levin
Co Founder
Axcces
2025
Axcces
Founded in 2025
Axcces is a proptech platform revolutionizing the affordable housing system. Designed to streamline and simplify the application and lease-up process, Axcces connects applicants, property managers, and housing agencies through one unified system. Using AI-driven eligibility tools and a single application hub, Axcces removes barriers, reduces administrative burden, and makes it easier for individuals and families to access and secure affordable housing.
Claimant
2023
The Team
Sarita Ram
Co-Founder
Marshall Buxton
Co-Founder
Nicholas Burka
Executive Director
Cognitive ToyBox
2016
The Team
Brenden Lake
Co-Founder
Dr. Tammy Kwan
Co-Founder
Common Resolve
The Team
Rahul Vishwakarma
Co-Founder & CTO
Tahnee Pantig
Designer
Enlightapp
2024
Enlightapp
Founded in 2024
Enlightapp makes understanding each student and their community fast, easy and fun!
The Team
