Watchfire Ventures

Black Buffalo Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in producing tobacco-free nicotine alternatives that replicate the experience of traditional smokeless tobacco products. The company offers a range of products designed to resemble popular dipping brands, providing the same look, feel, and smell without using tobacco leaves or stems. Black Buffalo's offerings are made with food-safe ingredients and pharmaceutical-grade nicotine, available in both long-cut and pouch varieties, and come in various flavors. This approach allows users to enjoy the experience of smokeless tobacco while mitigating the associated health risks.

Developer of property automation software designed to assist vacation rentals and hotels. The company's software brings IoT assistance into one place, to view and manage portfolios in real-time, to know how many guests have checked in and which units still need to be serviced, enabling property owners to automate workflows, including cleaner scheduling, control access with flexible permissions, monitor occupancy levels.

Gearflow operates as an online marketplace specifically designed for the construction equipment parts industry, addressing the needs of small to midsize contractors. The platform simplifies the parts ordering process by providing enhanced access to suppliers and streamlining communication and reporting. Gearflow serves as an outsourced parts and tool manager, allowing equipment and parts sellers to list their inventories, create unique storefronts, and manage sales nationwide through a single dashboard. This approach effectively bridges the information gap in a fragmented industry, where contractors often struggle to find necessary parts and suppliers face challenges in reaching their target market. By facilitating better connections between contractors and suppliers, Gearflow aims to optimize the ordering process and enhance operational efficiency within the construction sector.

Black Buffalo Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in producing tobacco-free nicotine alternatives that replicate the experience of traditional smokeless tobacco products. The company offers a range of products designed to resemble popular dipping brands, providing the same look, feel, and smell without using tobacco leaves or stems. Black Buffalo's offerings are made with food-safe ingredients and pharmaceutical-grade nicotine, available in both long-cut and pouch varieties, and come in various flavors. This approach allows users to enjoy the experience of smokeless tobacco while mitigating the associated health risks.