TFX Capital

TFX Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 and located in Fort Mill, South Carolina. The firm specializes in early-stage investments in B2B technology companies, particularly those led by Military and National Security Veterans. TFX Capital focuses on entrepreneurs who are dedicated to addressing real-world challenges through innovative technological solutions. By investing in high-performing and commercially validated ideas, TFX Capital aims to contribute to the development of new and impactful businesses across the United States.

Kevin Eckert

Partner

Brandon Shelton

Founder and Managing Partner

21 past transactions

LeakSignal

Seed Round in 2024
LeakSignal is a data plane security platform designed to safeguard microservice and serverless environments. By leveraging machine learning, the company identifies and prevents the exfiltration of sensitive data, thereby helping organizations protect their valuable information and adhere to regulatory requirements. LeakSignal focuses on microsegmentation, API security, and data loss prevention in transit, addressing the challenges posed by the rapid growth of microservices and service mesh architectures. Through its innovative solutions, LeakSignal provides essential insights and controls, enhancing the security posture of businesses operating in complex digital environments.

Amissa Health

Grant in 2023
Amissa develops mobile and wearable application solutions aimed at alleviating the challenges of Alzheimer's care. The company’s technology empowers caregivers by allowing them to geo-fence and locate loved ones who may wander, remotely monitor their activity and health, and predict behaviors associated with Alzheimer's. In addition to these features, Amissa offers wearable biosensors integrated with a cloud-based data platform that collects biometric data on activity levels, sleep patterns, and physiological changes. This comprehensive approach not only aids caregivers in monitoring patients but also provides valuable insights for researchers seeking to understand disease progression, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for individuals with dementia and related disorders.

Tidal Cyber

Seed Round in 2022
Tidal Cyber is a developer of a threat-informed defense platform that assists enterprise organizations in optimizing their cybersecurity defenses, operations, and investments. The company provides validated insights that enhance the ability to defend against significant threats, while also facilitating the assessment, organization, and optimization of security measures. By focusing on the behaviors of adversaries that are most relevant to its clients, Tidal Cyber enables organizations to define, measure, and improve their defense capabilities. This approach helps eliminate redundant mitigations and strengthens the overall security posture of its clients.

Xona Systems

Series A in 2022
Xona Systems, Inc. is a developer of a zero-trust user access platform specifically designed for remote industrial operations and critical infrastructure systems. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland, with a research and development center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company focuses on enhancing cybersecurity and operational efficiency for remote industrial control system operators worldwide. Xona's platform features integrated multi-factor authentication, user-to-asset access controls, and protocol isolation, which together eliminate common cyber attack vectors. Its technology allows authorized users to securely access operational technology from any location or device, ensuring seamless control and enabling critical operations to be conducted with confidence.

Crowdz

Convertible Note in 2022
Crowdz is a company focused on modernizing the traditional trade finance industry through innovative technology. Its invoicing software automates product search and sourcing, streamlines commercial transactions, and enhances predictive data analytics. By digitizing receivables on-chain, Crowdz enables small and midsize enterprises to access business financing, fostering their ability to compete both locally and globally. The company has auto risk-rated $4.2 billion in receivables, allowing funders to make informed decisions that align with their investment strategies. To date, over $93 million has been financed through Crowdz's platform. The firm's customer and investor base includes notable entities such as Citibank, Barclays, and Meta, contributing to its total investment of over $28 million.

ThinkOrbital

Pre Seed Round in 2022
ThinkOrbital specializes in the development of scalable and cost-efficient space infrastructure tailored for the emerging New Space economy. The company offers innovative platforms designed for single-launch, autonomous assembly in orbit, utilizing mature technologies currently available. This approach opens up new possibilities in various areas, including satellite servicing, space debris processing, in-space manufacturing, on-orbit storage, refueling, space tourism, and research. By focusing on providing commercially operated, low-cost, and versatile space stations, ThinkOrbital aims to support a diverse range of space-related activities and foster the growth of the industry.

CommSafe AI

Venture Round in 2022
CommSafe AI is a developer of cloud-based software focused on enhancing workplace safety by analyzing virtual communications for negative sentiment. Utilizing artificial intelligence and predictive algorithms, the software identifies keywords and phrases associated with workplace conflicts, including sexual harassment, bullying, and discrimination. When such communication is detected, CommSafe AI promptly alerts the Chief Human Resources Officer, providing recommendations for addressing the incident and suggesting web-based training for affected employees. This proactive approach enables organizations to evaluate employee wellness and mitigate risks associated with toxic communication, fostering a safer and more supportive work environment.

Marani

Seed Round in 2021
Marani Health is focused on advancing prenatal care through the development of a wearable, textile-based technology that monitors vital statistics of women and their developing fetuses during pregnancy, labor, and delivery. This innovative product leverages artificial intelligence to provide timely and accurate health assessments, ultimately enhancing maternal and fetal health outcomes. By collaborating with prominent partners, including The Mayo Clinic, Marani aims to integrate advanced health tracking into prenatal care, ensuring that women receive critical data that supports their health and wellness throughout the pregnancy journey.

FruitScout

Seed Round in 2021
FruitScout is a mobile-based platform that utilizes artificial intelligence to enhance precision crop load management (PCLM) in agriculture. The company offers a fruit recognition system powered by a deep learning classifier, which is specifically trained to identify young fruit and continuously adapts as the fruit develops throughout the growing season. By employing computer vision technology, FruitScout enables growers to instrument their orchards similarly to manufacturing lines, utilizing the cameras available on their mobile devices. This innovative approach allows farmers to automate farming processes and effectively manage their production to achieve specific targets.

Rhumbix

Venture Round in 2021
Rhumbix, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a mobile platform aimed at enhancing construction field supervision. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, California, Rhumbix provides tools that ensure construction crews have access to necessary materials, equipment, and approved plans for their daily tasks. The platform facilitates real-time data capture from the field, allowing for efficient information flow to project managers. This capability enables data-driven insights that improve site safety and labor productivity. Additionally, the software streamlines field reporting, centralizes approvals, and connects various construction software systems, ultimately empowering foremen and work crews with performance feedback and aiding clients in achieving greater efficiency and profitability in their operations.

Crowdz

Seed Round in 2019
Crowdz is a company focused on modernizing the traditional trade finance industry through innovative technology. Its invoicing software automates product search and sourcing, streamlines commercial transactions, and enhances predictive data analytics. By digitizing receivables on-chain, Crowdz enables small and midsize enterprises to access business financing, fostering their ability to compete both locally and globally. The company has auto risk-rated $4.2 billion in receivables, allowing funders to make informed decisions that align with their investment strategies. To date, over $93 million has been financed through Crowdz's platform. The firm's customer and investor base includes notable entities such as Citibank, Barclays, and Meta, contributing to its total investment of over $28 million.

Vemo Education

Series A in 2019
Vemo Education, Inc. is an educational technology company based in Reston, Virginia, dedicated to enhancing access to education for all Americans. The company specializes in income-based student financing solutions, collaborating with colleges, universities, and other educational institutions to create and manage income share agreement (ISA) programs. Vemo Education's services encompass the design of tailored financial products, analysis and creation of funding sources, as well as the origination, disbursement, and servicing of these financing options. Additionally, the company supports portfolio development and ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, all aimed at reducing financial barriers and promoting economic mobility for students.

Stabilitas

Seed Round in 2018
Stabilitas is a pioneering company that offers Travel Assurance services tailored for corporations navigating an increasingly global business landscape. By providing real-time tracking of employees' locations and the associated risks, Stabilitas enables organizations to ensure the safety and well-being of their traveling staff. The company has developed a platform where travelers can share security information, fostering a collaborative environment to enhance safety while on the job. Initially targeting international business travelers and employees in developing regions, Stabilitas aims to reach the over one billion individuals who travel internationally each year. The company operates at the crossroads of several significant markets, including government geo-intelligence, fleet management, travel welfare, and private security, indicating a substantial growth potential. Through advanced machine-learning algorithms, Stabilitas’s platform analyzes vast amounts of data to help enterprises effectively manage and respond to critical events, ensuring both employee safety and organizational productivity.

Get Spiffy

Series B in 2018
Get Spiffy, Inc. is a mobile service company based in Durham, North Carolina, that specializes in on-demand car washing, detailing, nano-ceramic coating, and oil change services. Founded in 2014, the company utilizes a smartphone application that facilitates both communication and payment for its services. Get Spiffy emphasizes environmental responsibility, ensuring that all car washes are eco-friendly. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to provide convenient and efficient automotive care to customers in the Triangle area and beyond.

CounterFlow

Seed Round in 2018
CounterFlow specializes in developing AI-driven network visibility tools aimed at enhancing cybersecurity. Its cloud-native analytics software platform employs cryptanalysis, packet dynamics, and machine learning techniques to detect patterns related to network faults, anomalies, and threats in real-time. This proactive approach aligns with the emerging trend in cybersecurity that emphasizes threat hunting over traditional defense mechanisms. By enabling organizations to monitor both encrypted and unencrypted traffic, CounterFlow helps preserve privacy while providing deep insights into potential vulnerabilities. The company’s focus on integrating advanced technologies allows security analysts to adopt a more active and offensive mindset in their efforts to combat inevitable cyber threats.

Vemo Education

Seed Round in 2017
Vemo Education, Inc. is an educational technology company based in Reston, Virginia, dedicated to enhancing access to education for all Americans. The company specializes in income-based student financing solutions, collaborating with colleges, universities, and other educational institutions to create and manage income share agreement (ISA) programs. Vemo Education's services encompass the design of tailored financial products, analysis and creation of funding sources, as well as the origination, disbursement, and servicing of these financing options. Additionally, the company supports portfolio development and ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, all aimed at reducing financial barriers and promoting economic mobility for students.

Vemo Education

Seed Round in 2016
Vemo Education, Inc. is an educational technology company based in Reston, Virginia, dedicated to enhancing access to education for all Americans. The company specializes in income-based student financing solutions, collaborating with colleges, universities, and other educational institutions to create and manage income share agreement (ISA) programs. Vemo Education's services encompass the design of tailored financial products, analysis and creation of funding sources, as well as the origination, disbursement, and servicing of these financing options. Additionally, the company supports portfolio development and ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, all aimed at reducing financial barriers and promoting economic mobility for students.

StreetShares

Series A in 2016
StreetShares, Inc. is a technology company based in Reston, Virginia, that focuses on small business lending through its peer-to-peer marketplace. Founded in 2013, it provides a lending-as-a-service platform that enables community banks, credit unions, and other non-financial organizations to offer loans to small businesses efficiently. The company's platform supports a variety of lending products, including term loans and business bonds, facilitating a digital, omnichannel experience for both lenders and borrowers. With a commitment to streamlining the lending process, StreetShares features one-day underwriting, allowing financial institutions to connect with small business owners in a timely and hassle-free manner. The company has garnered recognition for its innovative approach and contributions to the field of small business banking.

ProctorFree

Seed Round in 2016
ProctorFree, Inc. is a provider of an automated online proctoring service aimed at enhancing academic integrity in online assessments. Founded in 2012 and based in Huntersville, North Carolina, the company offers a solution that employs facial recognition technology for student authentication and continuous identity verification throughout exams. This innovative approach eliminates the need for human proctors by utilizing standard computer equipment, including webcams and microphones, to monitor test-takers for any suspicious behavior indicative of cheating. After the exam, ProctorFree generates a TrustScore for faculty, detailing any anomalies observed during the testing session, along with a video recording for further review. By offering a cost-effective and efficient proctoring solution, ProctorFree seeks to transform online education, thereby increasing student enrollments and improving the overall perception of online learning.
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