University of Wyoming

The University of Wyoming, established in 1886, is the only four-year university in Wyoming, serving approximately 13,000 students and employing over 700 faculty members. Located in Laramie, the university has developed into a significant teaching and research institution since its inception, offering various programs including a College of Law and initiatives such as the School of Energy Resources. The Wyoming Technology Business Center (WTBC), launched in 2006, supports early-stage, technology-based companies through office space, business counseling, and networking opportunities. The University of Wyoming Foundation, formed in 1962, is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to raising and managing private donations to enhance university programs and services. Through its diverse educational offerings and community engagement, the university plays a vital role in the lives of residents across Wyoming.

Ben Blalock

President and Chief Executive Officer

Mary Ann Garman

Vice President, Financial Services Foundation

Kendall Gonzales

Associate Controller, Financial Services

Philip Treick

Chief Investment Officer

4 past transactions

Custodia Bank

Series A in 2021
Avanti Financial Group is an operator of a crypto-asset banking company used to focus on providing regulated services for digital assets. Its services act as a compliant bridge to the US dollar payments system and a custodian of digital assets that can meet strict levels of institutional custody standards that provide customers with banking services for the digital assets industry. Avanti Financial Group was established in 2020 and is headquartered in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Custodia Bank

Angel Round in 2020
Avanti Financial Group is an operator of a crypto-asset banking company used to focus on providing regulated services for digital assets. Its services act as a compliant bridge to the US dollar payments system and a custodian of digital assets that can meet strict levels of institutional custody standards that provide customers with banking services for the digital assets industry. Avanti Financial Group was established in 2020 and is headquartered in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Momentus

Series A in 2019
Momentus Inc. is a company based in Santa Clara, California, that specializes in water-powered transportation services for spacecraft. Founded in 2017, it is a pioneer in developing in-space transportation and infrastructure technology, focusing on the commercialization of space. The company employs a team of experienced aerospace, propulsion, and robotics engineers who have created an energy-efficient transport system utilizing plasma water propulsion technology. Momentus has established service agreements with notable entities, including Lockheed Martin and NASA, as well as various private satellite companies and government agencies. Its inaugural Vigoride™ transport system launch was scheduled for December 2020, marking a significant step in its mission to enhance space logistics.

Momentus

Series A in 2019
Momentus Inc. is a company based in Santa Clara, California, that specializes in water-powered transportation services for spacecraft. Founded in 2017, it is a pioneer in developing in-space transportation and infrastructure technology, focusing on the commercialization of space. The company employs a team of experienced aerospace, propulsion, and robotics engineers who have created an energy-efficient transport system utilizing plasma water propulsion technology. Momentus has established service agreements with notable entities, including Lockheed Martin and NASA, as well as various private satellite companies and government agencies. Its inaugural Vigoride™ transport system launch was scheduled for December 2020, marking a significant step in its mission to enhance space logistics.