49th State Angel Fund

The 49th State Angel Fund is an investment fund that indirectly invests in Alaskan businesses. Started in 2012 by a $13.2 million allocation from US Department of Treasury's State Small Business Credit Initiative, 49SAF is a venture capital function run by the Municipality of Anchorage. They work with Partner Funds to provide a dollar for dollar, private to public funding match for investments. Fund managers in turn provide managerial and entrepreneurial expertise to their investees, creating economic benefit for the citizens of Anchorage.

Calvin Chang

Director

28 past transactions

60Hertz

Convertible Note in 2024
60Hertz Inc is a software company that specializes in developing a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) tailored for power plant operators and distributed energy resources, including microgrids and large-scale solar and battery storage systems. Founded in 2016 and based in Anchorage, Alaska, the company’s mobile application facilitates daily operations and maintenance tasks by offering features such as preventive and predictive maintenance planning, work order management, and performance visibility for project owners and fleet managers. The software enhances operator efficiency by providing custom maintenance checklists and integrating with monitoring platforms to create smart work orders. Additionally, 60Hertz's application supports offline functionality and allows for the validation of task completion through photo uploads, thus streamlining operations and reducing costs associated with training and diesel consumption.

Alaskan Framing Solutions

Private Equity Round in 2024
Alaskan Framing Solutions is a frames production company based in Anchorage, Alaska, that specializes in manufacturing steel stud and truss frames. Founded in 2021, the company focuses on providing a diverse range of framing solutions for both residential and commercial customers. Alaskan Framing Solutions emphasizes sustainability by using recyclable steel, which helps reduce landfill waste, making their services both affordable and environmentally friendly.

Keepers US

Angel Round in 2024
Keepers US is a real estate company that buys and sells properties, including foreclosures and issues related to divorces and probates. Keepers provides fully automated housekeeping management services designed for short-term rental hosts and managers, allowing them to manage properties with ease.

CYBER Express Wash

Private Equity Round in 2024
CYBER Express Wash provides an enhanced car wash facilities using efficient, and eco-friendly cutting-edge technology.

Hammers Family Birch

Convertible Note in 2024
Hammers Family Birch offers sustainably sourced birch products, particularly known for birch syrup. The company is implementing a modern automated vacuum tubing system to enhance its sap collection process for birch syrup in the upcoming season.

Keepers

Angel Round in 2024
Keepers is a housekeeping automation company that specializes in servicing short-term rental properties. Founded in 2022 and based in Lafayette, Louisiana, it operates a marketplace designed to connect rental hosts with cleaning services. The platform streamlines the entire housekeeping and property management process by automating tasks and ensuring quality control. It integrates with vacation rental calendars, allowing hosts to easily coordinate cleaning services and maintain their properties consistently. This service not only enhances the management experience for hosts but also ensures a high standard of cleanliness for guests.

Alaska Wild Harvest

Convertible Note in 2024
Alaska Wild Harvest is a producer of sustainable Alaskan birch syrup, wild berry products and Chaga mushrooms products.

Greensparc

Convertible Note in 2024
Greensparc is a San Francisco-based start-up focused on sustainable computing by offering renewable energy-powered edge computing resources and real-time ESG data analytics. The company has developed a modular and scalable micro-data center designed for sustainability, rapid deployment, and resilience under challenging conditions. Its software provides comprehensive solutions, including renewable energy reports, data center fleet energy cost management, and enterprise-grade hosting and cloud services. By delivering affordable and powerful computing capacity to edge communities and devices, Greensparc enables clients to reduce energy costs, enhance the use of green energy, and minimize their carbon footprint, positioning itself as a leader in sustainable edge computing solutions.

akCross

Angel Round in 2024
akCross provides global air charter and cargo services customizing the same according to customer's business requirements.

Waqaa

Convertible Note in 2023
Waqaa provides a platform for travelers to access global tourism market for adventure and cultural experiences.

Keepers

Angel Round in 2023
Keepers is a housekeeping automation company that specializes in servicing short-term rental properties. Founded in 2022 and based in Lafayette, Louisiana, it operates a marketplace designed to connect rental hosts with cleaning services. The platform streamlines the entire housekeeping and property management process by automating tasks and ensuring quality control. It integrates with vacation rental calendars, allowing hosts to easily coordinate cleaning services and maintain their properties consistently. This service not only enhances the management experience for hosts but also ensures a high standard of cleanliness for guests.

Alaska Plastic Recovery

Convertible Note in 2023
Alaska Plastic Recovery creates construction products from recycled plastics sourced from marine clean-up projects, resident and industries.

Alaska Wild Harvest

Convertible Note in 2023
Alaska Wild Harvest is a producer of sustainable Alaskan birch syrup, wild berry products and Chaga mushrooms products.

Prismatext

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Prismatext develops innovative language learning solutions that simplify the process of acquiring a foreign language. Its proprietary blending technology integrates vocabulary seamlessly into a variety of reading materials, allowing learners to engage with over 250 words and phrases across more than 15 languages. This approach facilitates language acquisition without the need for traditional practice methods, making it accessible for learners of all ages. The company is also working on a next-generation platform aimed at enhancing the language learning experience, enabling users to improve their proficiency while enjoying the reading process.

Sitkana

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Sitkana is building technology to generate electricity from oceanic tidal currents. Sitkana replaces high-cost diesel generators with modular buoy systems that tie into existing electrical grids and are maintained with fishing vessels. Sitkana is also building modular power devices for sailboats and liveaboard vessels.

North Star Tutors

Angel Round in 2022
North Star Tutors is a provider of class remote educational tutoring and music lessons for students. The company also provides local students with one-on-one instruction to support their educational journey. North Star Tutors was founded in 2020 and is based in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Baby Vend

Equity Crowdfunding in 2022
Baby Vend offers baby, children, lactation, and parent supply needs available on-demand via vending machines and supply kits. Baby Vend is headquartered in the USA.

Greensparc

Angel Round in 2022
Greensparc is a San Francisco-based start-up focused on sustainable computing by offering renewable energy-powered edge computing resources and real-time ESG data analytics. The company has developed a modular and scalable micro-data center designed for sustainability, rapid deployment, and resilience under challenging conditions. Its software provides comprehensive solutions, including renewable energy reports, data center fleet energy cost management, and enterprise-grade hosting and cloud services. By delivering affordable and powerful computing capacity to edge communities and devices, Greensparc enables clients to reduce energy costs, enhance the use of green energy, and minimize their carbon footprint, positioning itself as a leader in sustainable edge computing solutions.

60Hertz

Angel Round in 2022
60Hertz Inc is a software company that specializes in developing a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) tailored for power plant operators and distributed energy resources, including microgrids and large-scale solar and battery storage systems. Founded in 2016 and based in Anchorage, Alaska, the company’s mobile application facilitates daily operations and maintenance tasks by offering features such as preventive and predictive maintenance planning, work order management, and performance visibility for project owners and fleet managers. The software enhances operator efficiency by providing custom maintenance checklists and integrating with monitoring platforms to create smart work orders. Additionally, 60Hertz's application supports offline functionality and allows for the validation of task completion through photo uploads, thus streamlining operations and reducing costs associated with training and diesel consumption.

Heather's Choice

Seed Round in 2022
Heather's Choice specializes in producing lightweight, nutrient-rich meals and snacks tailored for adventurers. The company's offerings include a variety of dehydrated meals and snacks, such as macaroons, samplers, gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian options. These products are designed to be easily prepared with just water, ensuring that travelers can enjoy satisfying and energizing meals while remaining self-sufficient during their outdoor excursions. By focusing on healthful ingredients, Heather's Choice aims to meet the dietary needs of those who seek adventure without sacrificing nutrition.

Ramper Innovations

Equity Crowdfunding in 2022
Ramper Innovations is an aviation company that provides optimal cargo and baggage handling solutions. They aim to reduce ramp agent injuries. Ramper Innovations is headquartered in Sitka, Alaska and was founded in 2014.

Remora

Angel Round in 2022
Remora is an application that allows air carriers and users to easily coordinate cargo shipments. The company was founded in 2020.

Alaskan Framing Solutions

Venture Round in 2022
Alaskan Framing Solutions is a frames production company based in Anchorage, Alaska, that specializes in manufacturing steel stud and truss frames. Founded in 2021, the company focuses on providing a diverse range of framing solutions for both residential and commercial customers. Alaskan Framing Solutions emphasizes sustainability by using recyclable steel, which helps reduce landfill waste, making their services both affordable and environmentally friendly.

North Star Tutors

Angel Round in 2022
North Star Tutors is a provider of class remote educational tutoring and music lessons for students. The company also provides local students with one-on-one instruction to support their educational journey. North Star Tutors was founded in 2020 and is based in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Kartorium

Angel Round in 2021
Kartorium (formerly Karta Solutions) provides a customizable 3D training tool for non-technical workers in heavy industries, allowing employers to provide training digitally, efficiently, and safely. The platform combines maps, 3D models, 360° images, videos, document attachments, and annotations into a virtual sandbox for any operating environment, complete with guided and interactive training tours.

Baby Vend

Equity Crowdfunding in 2021
Baby Vend offers baby, children, lactation, and parent supply needs available on-demand via vending machines and supply kits. Baby Vend is headquartered in the USA.

60Hertz

Series A in 2021
60Hertz Inc is a software company that specializes in developing a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) tailored for power plant operators and distributed energy resources, including microgrids and large-scale solar and battery storage systems. Founded in 2016 and based in Anchorage, Alaska, the company’s mobile application facilitates daily operations and maintenance tasks by offering features such as preventive and predictive maintenance planning, work order management, and performance visibility for project owners and fleet managers. The software enhances operator efficiency by providing custom maintenance checklists and integrating with monitoring platforms to create smart work orders. Additionally, 60Hertz's application supports offline functionality and allows for the validation of task completion through photo uploads, thus streamlining operations and reducing costs associated with training and diesel consumption.

Fractal OnCall Solutions

Convertible Note in 2013
Fractal OnCall Solutions, an Alaskan LLC was formed in April 2013, (successor company to Fractal Medical Solutions Corp founded May 2011) and is focused on the Physician to Physician consultation communication market place with a product it has developed for the iPHONE and iPAD called CallDR™. CallDR™ is a multi-media consultation and secure messaging system for mobile telemedicine. It is unique in that it provides workflow for the emergency department or large clinic where on call specialists are needed to be consulted for treatment or to make decisions on patient transport or coming in to assist or for surgery and runs exclusively on Apple mobile product line and database technology.
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