Kirenaga

Kirenaga Partners LLC is an early-stage venture capital firm that specializes in investing in lower middle market companies, particularly those with annual revenues under $25 million. Founded in 2014 and based in Orlando, Florida, with an additional office in Bronxville, New York, Kirenaga focuses on transformative technologies that address significant social issues, including clean water, fresh food, and infection control. The firm aims to identify and support disruptive technologies with high growth potential, often providing the crucial funding of $1-3 million that other investors may overlook. Kirenaga employs a hands-on strategy to de-risk and scale its portfolio companies, ensuring they have sufficient runway and access to a broad network of professionals and resources. The firm prioritizes sectors such as advanced manufacturing, ag-tech, artificial intelligence, clean technology, and robotics, aligning its investment philosophy with the notion of achieving positive societal impact while generating returns.

Russ Miron

Venture Partner

David Scalzo

Founder and President

15 past transactions

Censys Technologies

Series A in 2022
Censys Technologies Corporation specializes in manufacturing remote sensing solutions for unmanned aerial systems, catering to service providers and government organizations. The company offers a range of mid-to-long range UAVs, including the Sentaero v2, Sentaero v2VTOL for tight launch and landing zones, and the Sentaero v2BVLOS, which is designed for beyond visual line of sight operations and vertical takeoff and landing. Censys also provides flexible financing options for new, used, or retrofitted vehicles. Its products are utilized across various sectors, including agriculture, surveying, search and rescue, pipeline monitoring, emergency response, infrastructure inspection, and disaster relief. Founded in 2017 and based in Daytona Beach, Florida, Censys Technologies aims to enhance operational efficiency for industrial drone users while serving enterprise organizations, service providers, and defense customers.

AMNI

Seed Round in 2021
Research Blocks develops health-related software products for documenting the manufacturing process. It provides blockchain automation that securely documents the manufacturing process and gains consumer trust through transparency.

Violet Defense

Series B in 2021
Violet Defense is on a journey to find new ways to protect people from harmful germs that have grown resistant to traditional forms of cleaning and disinfecting.After years of research, Mark discovered a unique way to combine a light source with a highly transmissive lens material to produce greater photonic energy. Because the lens can withstand direct and immediate contact with the light source, we have the ability to miniaturize the technology deployment. Mark secured extensive worldwide patent protection for this breakthrough discovery. In 2012, Mark founded Violet Defense to research and develop new products using this patented technology that can help protect our world from germs. The first line, Surface Air Germ Elimination (S.A.G.E.) System, hit the market in May 2017. The possibilities of where this technology goes from here are endless.

Space Perspective

Series A in 2021
Space Perspective Inc. is a spaceflight company based in Merritt Island, Florida, founded in 2019. The company specializes in offering suborbital trips to the edge of space through its spacecraft, Neptune, which utilizes a high-altitude balloon for ascent. Passengers travel in a pressurized capsule that ascends to an altitude of several kilometers, where they can experience a two-hour period of weightlessness and panoramic views of Earth. After the experience, the capsule descends slowly, landing in the ocean for retrieval by a support vessel. Space Perspective's primary Operations Center is located on Florida's Space Coast, near NASA's Kennedy Space Center, with additional launch sites planned in various locations, including Cecil Spaceport in Florida, Hawaii, and Alaska, as part of its expansion strategy.

Clearview

Series B in 2021
Clearview AI, Inc. is a company based in New York that specializes in artificial intelligence software for facial recognition. Founded in 2016, its application utilizes publicly available information to search and compare images from crime scenes with those accessible online. Clearview's technology serves law enforcement agencies across the United States, assisting them in identifying both perpetrators and victims of various crimes. The software has proven effective in tracking down numerous fugitives, including individuals involved in serious offenses such as pedophilia, terrorism, and sex trafficking. Additionally, it aids in exonerating the innocent and identifying victims of crimes like child sex abuse and financial fraud.

Space Perspective

Seed Round in 2020
Space Perspective Inc. is a spaceflight company based in Merritt Island, Florida, founded in 2019. The company specializes in offering suborbital trips to the edge of space through its spacecraft, Neptune, which utilizes a high-altitude balloon for ascent. Passengers travel in a pressurized capsule that ascends to an altitude of several kilometers, where they can experience a two-hour period of weightlessness and panoramic views of Earth. After the experience, the capsule descends slowly, landing in the ocean for retrieval by a support vessel. Space Perspective's primary Operations Center is located on Florida's Space Coast, near NASA's Kennedy Space Center, with additional launch sites planned in various locations, including Cecil Spaceport in Florida, Hawaii, and Alaska, as part of its expansion strategy.

Censys Technologies

Seed Round in 2020
Censys Technologies Corporation specializes in manufacturing remote sensing solutions for unmanned aerial systems, catering to service providers and government organizations. The company offers a range of mid-to-long range UAVs, including the Sentaero v2, Sentaero v2VTOL for tight launch and landing zones, and the Sentaero v2BVLOS, which is designed for beyond visual line of sight operations and vertical takeoff and landing. Censys also provides flexible financing options for new, used, or retrofitted vehicles. Its products are utilized across various sectors, including agriculture, surveying, search and rescue, pipeline monitoring, emergency response, infrastructure inspection, and disaster relief. Founded in 2017 and based in Daytona Beach, Florida, Censys Technologies aims to enhance operational efficiency for industrial drone users while serving enterprise organizations, service providers, and defense customers.

Violet Defense

Series A in 2020
Violet Defense is on a journey to find new ways to protect people from harmful germs that have grown resistant to traditional forms of cleaning and disinfecting.After years of research, Mark discovered a unique way to combine a light source with a highly transmissive lens material to produce greater photonic energy. Because the lens can withstand direct and immediate contact with the light source, we have the ability to miniaturize the technology deployment. Mark secured extensive worldwide patent protection for this breakthrough discovery. In 2012, Mark founded Violet Defense to research and develop new products using this patented technology that can help protect our world from germs. The first line, Surface Air Germ Elimination (S.A.G.E.) System, hit the market in May 2017. The possibilities of where this technology goes from here are endless.

Violet Defense

Venture Round in 2019
Violet Defense is on a journey to find new ways to protect people from harmful germs that have grown resistant to traditional forms of cleaning and disinfecting.After years of research, Mark discovered a unique way to combine a light source with a highly transmissive lens material to produce greater photonic energy. Because the lens can withstand direct and immediate contact with the light source, we have the ability to miniaturize the technology deployment. Mark secured extensive worldwide patent protection for this breakthrough discovery. In 2012, Mark founded Violet Defense to research and develop new products using this patented technology that can help protect our world from germs. The first line, Surface Air Germ Elimination (S.A.G.E.) System, hit the market in May 2017. The possibilities of where this technology goes from here are endless.

Phenix

Venture Round in 2019
Phenix Real Time Solutions, Inc. specializes in real-time video streaming solutions, providing a comprehensive platform that captures video signals, handles encoding, transcoding, and content delivery with minimal latency. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company has expanded its presence with additional offices in several U.S. cities and internationally. Phenix's technology allows for synchronous streaming to large audiences, making it a key player in enhancing interactive media experiences for rights holders and content creators. Its services cater to various sectors, including sports, esports, gaming, social media, and auctions, as well as network operators and cloud service providers. With a focus on developing and optimizing servers for real-time video encoding, Phenix aims to drive viewer engagement and retention across diverse platforms.

ecoSPEARS

Seed Round in 2019
ecoSPEARS Inc. is a company based in Altamonte Springs, Florida, specializing in eco-friendly technologies for environmental cleanup. Founded in 2017, ecoSPEARS focuses on developing sorbent polymer extraction systems to effectively remove polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and other persistent organic pollutants (POPs) from contaminated waterways. Their innovative approach aims to provide sustainable remediation solutions that not only extract harmful substances like dioxins but also permanently destroy them, thereby protecting human health and the environment. By combining science and engineering, ecoSPEARS delivers technologies that facilitate long-lasting social and economic benefits in the field of environmental remediation.

Spintech

Series A in 2018
Spintech Holdings Inc. specializes in the development of shape memory polymer technologies aimed at enhancing composite manufacturing and structural repairs across various industries, including aerospace, energy, automotive, defense, and consumer markets. The company offers innovative solutions such as configurable, reusable tooling that simplifies the production of composite parts with complex geometries, thereby reducing labor and capital expenses while increasing production rates. Additionally, Spintech has created a composite patch system designed for quick and effective repairs on hard, non-porous surfaces, utilizing a combination of composite materials and industrial-strength adhesives. Established in 2010 and based in Xenia, Ohio, Spintech focuses on delivering advanced manufacturing techniques that meet the evolving demands of its diverse clientele.

Clearview

Venture Round in 2018
Clearview AI, Inc. is a company based in New York that specializes in artificial intelligence software for facial recognition. Founded in 2016, its application utilizes publicly available information to search and compare images from crime scenes with those accessible online. Clearview's technology serves law enforcement agencies across the United States, assisting them in identifying both perpetrators and victims of various crimes. The software has proven effective in tracking down numerous fugitives, including individuals involved in serious offenses such as pedophilia, terrorism, and sex trafficking. Additionally, it aids in exonerating the innocent and identifying victims of crimes like child sex abuse and financial fraud.

Plenty

Venture Round in 2016
Plenty Unlimited Inc. is a vertical farming company based in South San Francisco, California, that specializes in producing fresh and nutritious fruits and vegetables. Founded in 2014, Plenty operates an indoor vertical farm that employs innovative farming techniques to cultivate crops without the use of pesticides or genetically modified organisms. The company's farming systems are designed to be highly efficient, using 99% less water compared to traditional farming methods while generating zero fertilizer runoff. Plenty is committed to delivering clean, healthy produce to consumers and distributes its products to local stores. Additionally, the company has a research and development farm located in Laramie, Wyoming, aimed at further enhancing its agricultural practices.

AdvisorEngine

Venture Round in 2014
AdvisorEngine is a next-generation wealth management platform for investment advisors to help grow their business. As the only technology platform to fully integrate Online Wealth Management, CRM and Portfolio Management in a seamless solution, AdvisorEngine offers RIAs a comprehensive, integrated experience with flexibility across workflows, data and usability, empowering advisors to aggregate assets by deepening the client relationship through both traditional face-to-face advice and completely digital, low-touch interaction. Founded by a team of experienced and creative financial and technology executives, AdvisorEngine is the most powerful and scalable platform for the investment advisor community.
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