Caerus Ventures

Socure Inc. specializes in digital identity verification solutions through its Socure ID+ platform, which utilizes predictive analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to authenticate identities in real-time. The platform aggregates data from various online and offline sources, such as emails, phone numbers, and social media, to support compliance with customer identification programs, know your customer guidelines, and anti-money laundering regulations. In addition to the Socure ID+ platform, the company offers tools like Aida, an AI-driven bot for identity validation, Docv for document verification, and Sigma Synthetic Fraud, which addresses synthetic identity fraud. Socure enhances financial inclusion by approving a significant percentage of millennial and thin-file consumers while substantially reducing fraud in online account openings. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, Socure serves a diverse clientele, including software firms, financial institutions, and integration partners, and has established a strategic partnership with ForgeRock.

Skulpt was founded in 2009 by Dr. Seward Rutkove, Neurology Professor of Harvard Medical School, and Dr. Jose Bohorquez, Electrical Engineering PhD from MIT. The company develops hardware and software to help athletes and fitness enthusiasts understand their body composition and give them the intelligence to help optimize their training and reach their peak performance. The patented technology, Composition Myography (CM), measures muscle quality and fat content of each major muscle group, giving an unprecedented level of insight into an athlete's body. The Skulpt Muscle Scanner is the world's first and only handheld consumer device that measures individual muscle quality (MQ) and total body fat percentage. The Skulpt app delivers training programs tailored to the unique physique of each user, providing targeted training for optimal results. Initially a medical company, Skulpt has been awarded numerous grants from the National Science Foundation and National Institute of Health to develop CM and validate it through various clinical research trials. Composition Myography has been adopted by dozens of US hospitals and pharmaceutical companies to track the progression of patients with neuromuscular disorders. In 2013, Skulpt began to develop consumer products based on CM technology. Skulpt’s first consumer product, the Aim, was the first-ever electronic to measure muscle quality and the fat content of individual body areas. In March 2016, the company launched the next generation of the Aim, the Chisel Muscle Scanner and an accompanying iOS and Android app.

Socure Inc. specializes in digital identity verification solutions through its Socure ID+ platform, which utilizes predictive analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to authenticate identities in real-time. The platform aggregates data from various online and offline sources, such as emails, phone numbers, and social media, to support compliance with customer identification programs, know your customer guidelines, and anti-money laundering regulations. In addition to the Socure ID+ platform, the company offers tools like Aida, an AI-driven bot for identity validation, Docv for document verification, and Sigma Synthetic Fraud, which addresses synthetic identity fraud. Socure enhances financial inclusion by approving a significant percentage of millennial and thin-file consumers while substantially reducing fraud in online account openings. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, Socure serves a diverse clientele, including software firms, financial institutions, and integration partners, and has established a strategic partnership with ForgeRock.

Socure Inc. specializes in digital identity verification solutions through its Socure ID+ platform, which utilizes predictive analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to authenticate identities in real-time. The platform aggregates data from various online and offline sources, such as emails, phone numbers, and social media, to support compliance with customer identification programs, know your customer guidelines, and anti-money laundering regulations. In addition to the Socure ID+ platform, the company offers tools like Aida, an AI-driven bot for identity validation, Docv for document verification, and Sigma Synthetic Fraud, which addresses synthetic identity fraud. Socure enhances financial inclusion by approving a significant percentage of millennial and thin-file consumers while substantially reducing fraud in online account openings. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, Socure serves a diverse clientele, including software firms, financial institutions, and integration partners, and has established a strategic partnership with ForgeRock.

PBC Tech specializes in the development of ultrathin supercapacitors that address power management challenges in various applications. These innovative supercapacitors allow companies to utilize smaller batteries without sacrificing energy or peak performance, making them suitable for wearables, accessories, and mobile electronics. The company's patented design enables significant reductions in size while providing scalable voltage, energy, and power within a single, compact package. Additionally, PBC Tech's environmentally-friendly supercapacitors are compatible with existing lithium batteries, promoting reduced waste and seamless integration into current systems. The company has received recognition for its groundbreaking technology and business model, including awards from the TIE50 and the New York State Energy and Research Development Authority.

Skulpt was founded in 2009 by Dr. Seward Rutkove, Neurology Professor of Harvard Medical School, and Dr. Jose Bohorquez, Electrical Engineering PhD from MIT. The company develops hardware and software to help athletes and fitness enthusiasts understand their body composition and give them the intelligence to help optimize their training and reach their peak performance. The patented technology, Composition Myography (CM), measures muscle quality and fat content of each major muscle group, giving an unprecedented level of insight into an athlete's body. The Skulpt Muscle Scanner is the world's first and only handheld consumer device that measures individual muscle quality (MQ) and total body fat percentage. The Skulpt app delivers training programs tailored to the unique physique of each user, providing targeted training for optimal results. Initially a medical company, Skulpt has been awarded numerous grants from the National Science Foundation and National Institute of Health to develop CM and validate it through various clinical research trials. Composition Myography has been adopted by dozens of US hospitals and pharmaceutical companies to track the progression of patients with neuromuscular disorders. In 2013, Skulpt began to develop consumer products based on CM technology. Skulpt’s first consumer product, the Aim, was the first-ever electronic to measure muscle quality and the fat content of individual body areas. In March 2016, the company launched the next generation of the Aim, the Chisel Muscle Scanner and an accompanying iOS and Android app.

Dash is a mobile payment platform designed to streamline the payment process for patrons in bars and restaurants. Founded in 2011, it enables users to open, view, split, and pay their bills directly from their smartphones, integrating seamlessly with leading hospitality point-of-sale systems. This functionality allows establishments to accept Dash payments effortlessly, enhancing the customer experience through features such as itemized digital transactions and improved security. Additionally, users can benefit from loyalty rewards offered by participating businesses. Operating in over 30 markets, Dash processes thousands of transactions weekly, making it a prominent player in the mobile payment landscape.

PBC Tech specializes in the development of ultrathin supercapacitors that address power management challenges in various applications. These innovative supercapacitors allow companies to utilize smaller batteries without sacrificing energy or peak performance, making them suitable for wearables, accessories, and mobile electronics. The company's patented design enables significant reductions in size while providing scalable voltage, energy, and power within a single, compact package. Additionally, PBC Tech's environmentally-friendly supercapacitors are compatible with existing lithium batteries, promoting reduced waste and seamless integration into current systems. The company has received recognition for its groundbreaking technology and business model, including awards from the TIE50 and the New York State Energy and Research Development Authority.

GuestDriven is a hospitality-focused guest engagement solution. We help hotels directly interact with guests, learn their preferences, build relationships and upsell inventory through personalized, moment-based targeted offers and communications. Guests are empowered with the ability to personalize and take full control of their stay, resulting in higher satisfaction, better reviews and more brand advocates. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, GuestDriven has implementations in over 60 cities worldwide. Our team is dedicated to revolutionizing the most universal industry in the world.

Dash is a mobile payment platform designed to streamline the payment process for patrons in bars and restaurants. Founded in 2011, it enables users to open, view, split, and pay their bills directly from their smartphones, integrating seamlessly with leading hospitality point-of-sale systems. This functionality allows establishments to accept Dash payments effortlessly, enhancing the customer experience through features such as itemized digital transactions and improved security. Additionally, users can benefit from loyalty rewards offered by participating businesses. Operating in over 30 markets, Dash processes thousands of transactions weekly, making it a prominent player in the mobile payment landscape.

Grain & Barrel Spirits is an innovative alcohol beverage company focused on developing and launching crafted spirits, including vodka, whiskey, gin, and cachaca, made from local ingredients. The company has gained recognition for its successful brand launch of Chicken Cock Whiskey, which generated over $1.6 million in sales within a year. Grain & Barrel operates as an incubator platform, allowing it to quickly identify emerging trends and create new products tailored to niche markets. In a competitive industry where larger suppliers often seek external innovation, Grain & Barrel aims to consistently monetize its brand successes while maintaining a pipeline of on-trend opportunities. To support its expansion and enhance its brand development and sales capabilities, Grain & Barrel is seeking up to $2 million in growth capital, which will also help establish a working capital reserve to accommodate its rapid growth and production demands.