2025: The Dawn of Limitless Innovation

The pace of technological advancement is redefining industries, creating new opportunities, and accelerating innovation across supply chains, manufacturing, healthcare, and sustainability. In her latest Medium article, Sonali Vijayavargiya, Founder and Managing Partner at Augment Ventures, explores how AI, automation, and emerging technologies are not just modernizing business models but reshaping entire sectors. From the rise of Industry 4.0 and the transformation of global supply chains to the role of AI in healthcare and the urgent need for sustainable solutions, the future is unfolding now.

As we step into 2025, staying ahead means embracing change, fostering innovation, and investing with intent. This article provides key insights into the trends shaping the future and the bold founders driving real-world impact. To read the full article click here.

We’re excited that Augment Founder & Managing Partner, Sonali Vijayavargiya, was featured on the panel “The Portfolio Company: To Be an Effective Board Member, You Must…” at the 2025 Women’s Venture Capital Summit in Half Moon Bay, CA.

Sonali was joined by a distinguished group of leaders driving the future of venture capital and entrepreneurship, sharing insights on effective board leadership and portfolio company success. A special thanks to Rebecca DeGraw for leading the conversation and to the organizers for creating such an engaging and thought-provoking event.

At Augment Ventures, we’re proud to support and participate in this incredible event that champions diverse leadership and innovation in the industry. To read more click here.

Rivet Named in Purpose Jobs 2025 Best Places to Work
Purpose Jobs announced their 2025 list of ‘Best Places to Work’. Companies were awarded from various industries including automation, construction, mobility, and clean energy. Said Purpose Jobs on Rivet “As an early-stage startup, RIVET provides a unique opportunity to join a passionate team building a product they believe in while shaping the future of an essential, thriving industry.” To see the full list click here.

Secro Announces Partnership with Convantis Secro, announced their partnership with Covantis to drive the agri-industry’s transition from paper-based to fully electronic trade documents. This collaboration marks a significant step toward greater efficiency, security, and transparency in global agri-trade, leveraging Secro’s cutting-edge electronic Bill of Lading (eBL) technology. As the industry moves towards digitization, this partnership will help streamline trade operations and reduce reliance on paper, unlocking new levels of efficiency. To read more on the announcement click here.

Pair Team CEO Featured on CHCF ‘Making Waves in Health Tech’
Pair Team CEO, Neil Batlivala, was recently featured on the Making Waves In Health Tech podcast by the California Health Care Foundation. In this episode, Neil shares how Pair Team is transforming access to medical and social services for individuals with complex health needs, including those experiencing homelessness. Plus, he shares insights into our innovative approach of bringing telemedicine and behavioral health services directly to community-based organizations. To listen to the podcast click here.