Firestorm
Series A in 2024
Firestorm develops modular open-source unmanned aerial platforms and related hardware and software designed for defense applications. The company focuses on open-architecture systems that enable rapid, distributed manufacturing and mission-adaptable configurations. Its platforms feature swappable propulsion and payload options and are supported by mobile micro-factories that enable rapid drone production through advanced additive manufacturing. By enabling customizable, low-cost aerial systems, Firestorm aims to support military and defense operators across varied terrains and missions with adaptable, scalable solutions.
Ori Industries
Convertible Note in 2024
Ori Industries 1 Limited is a technology company headquartered in London, United Kingdom, specializing in multi-access edge-computing platforms. Founded in 2018, the company enables developers to deploy applications and services across various mobile operators' edge nodes. Ori Industries focuses on providing a robust AI infrastructure, combining high-performance GPU computing with a flexible software layer designed to optimize resource utilization. By facilitating seamless access to essential infrastructure, Ori empowers teams to train, serve, and scale their AI models effectively. This integration of software and hardware aims to transform the landscape of AI development, supporting innovations that drive the future of technology.
LeoLabs
Venture Round in 2024
LeoLabs, Inc. designs and operates phased-array radar systems to track objects in low Earth orbit and provides space situational awareness data and services. It offers LeoLabs Collision Avoidance, a platform that automates satellite operations and enhances conjunction assessment and collision risk management, along with foundational LEO mapping data and services such as rapid orbit determination and ongoing orbit awareness. The company serves commercial satellite operators, government regulators and space agencies, and satellite management services markets. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, LeoLabs provides a software platform with open API access that underpins space situational awareness and traffic safety services for safe and sustainable operations in space.
AccuKnox
Seed Round in 2023
AccuKnox offers a zero-trust cloud security platform designed for cloud-native environments. The solution functions as a CNAPP and runtime security platform, protecting infrastructure and applications across public and private clouds, Kubernetes, virtual machines, bare metal, IoT Edge, and 5G. It emphasizes a DevSecOps-friendly and open-source approach while safeguarding the software development lifecycle. The platform isolates and protects container workloads using identity as a perimeter, monitors tainted data and networking, and applies system-level restrictions to defend applications, networks, and data against intrusions and misconfigurations. By providing comprehensive visibility and controls, AccuKnox helps organizations secure cloud-native workloads throughout the delivery pipeline.
Confidencial
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Confidencial specializes in developing privacy-enhancing tools for modern distributed companies. Headquartered in Menlo Park, CA, the company secures sensitive information and facilitates collaboration while protecting against external and internal threats.