Fitz Gate Ventures

Fitz Gate Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2015, with a strong presence in the New York and Texas ecosystems. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the firm leverages its extensive network, known as "Friends of Fitz," which includes venture capitalists, startup founders, educators, and industry experts, to provide strategic advantages to its portfolio companies. Fitz Gate focuses on sectors such as deep tech, hard tech, and climate tech, writing initial checks ranging from $500,000 to $2 million while reserving capital for follow-on investments. The firm has gained recognition for its exceptional performance in its previous funds and continues to foster innovation within the Princeton ecosystem as well as broader markets. Its general partners are actively involved in mentorship roles at various entrepreneurial programs and institutions, enhancing their engagement with the startup community.

Jim Cohen

Managing Director

Mark Poag

Co-Founder and General Partner

33 past transactions

Quantum Circuits

Venture Round in 2024
Quantum Circuits, Inc. is a New Haven, Connecticut-based company that develops, manufactures, and sells superconducting quantum computers. Founded in 2015 by Dr. Robert Schoelkopf, a leading figure in quantum science, the company focuses on creating full-stack quantum computing solutions that prioritize error correction to enhance scalability. Utilizing a dual-rail qubit design, Quantum Circuits aims to reduce the number of physical qubits needed for logical qubit operations by a factor of ten, thereby streamlining the path to fault-tolerant quantum computing. The company's innovative approach allows for efficient quantum computations, making it a significant player in the advancement of quantum technology and its applications in research and industry.

DetraPel

Series A in 2023
DetraPel, Inc. is a cleantech advanced materials company based in Framingham, Massachusetts, founded in 2013. The company specializes in the synthesis and manufacture of PFAS-Free protective coatings, offering a hydrophobic liquid repellent spray designed to protect various objects from spills, stains, and dirt. Utilizing advanced nanotechnology, DetraPel's spray provides a non-flammable, non-toxic, and non-corrosive solution that is also resistant to ultraviolet light, rust, and ice. This innovative product allows for the safe and effective cleaning of fabrics and shoes without compromising their texture or material integrity.

Pixical

Seed Round in 2022
Pixical is a developer of an e-learning platform that focuses on providing live art and music lessons at an accessible price. The platform connects learners of all ages with experienced instructors, allowing them to explore their passions outside of their daily routines. Pixical's offerings include features such as multiple viewing options, music sheets, play-along capabilities, notes, and gamification elements, which enhance the learning experience. By integrating these tools, Pixical aims to foster joy and creativity in its users as they engage with subjects like music, art, dance, and gaming.

DetraPel

Venture Round in 2022
DetraPel, Inc. is a cleantech advanced materials company based in Framingham, Massachusetts, founded in 2013. The company specializes in the synthesis and manufacture of PFAS-Free protective coatings, offering a hydrophobic liquid repellent spray designed to protect various objects from spills, stains, and dirt. Utilizing advanced nanotechnology, DetraPel's spray provides a non-flammable, non-toxic, and non-corrosive solution that is also resistant to ultraviolet light, rust, and ice. This innovative product allows for the safe and effective cleaning of fabrics and shoes without compromising their texture or material integrity.

Spruce

Series B in 2022
Spruce develops a platform that enables individuals to receive services in their homes through a mobile app. Its services range from full housekeeping to a quick tidy up or a dog walk for a furry friend. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Realworld

Seed Round in 2022
Realworld is a developer of an application designed to simplify and automate the complexities of adulthood by providing a centralized platform for managing various aspects of life. The application serves as a comprehensive resource for users, guiding them through important decisions related to finance, health, insurance, and other essential life moments. It enables users to set up credit cards, manage student loan repayments, schedule medical appointments, select health insurance plans, and organize important documents for tasks such as applying for apartment leases. Additionally, Realworld helps users keep track of civic responsibilities by sending reminders for voter registration and local elections. Through its holistic approach, Realworld empowers individuals to navigate adulthood more effectively and make informed decisions.

BlockApps

Series B in 2022
BlockApps, Inc. is a Brooklyn-based company that specializes in developing a blockchain platform for building and deploying Ethereum applications. Its primary offering, BlockApps STRATO, is an Ethereum-compliant platform designed for the development, deployment, and management of enterprise blockchain applications. Additionally, BlockApps provides a STRATO consortium blockchain network, which serves as an enterprise-grade solution for creating hybrid private, consortium, and public blockchains. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including software startups, IT and professional services firms, industry-owned businesses, and Fortune 500 corporations. BlockApps has established a strategic partnership with Optimum and is recognized for its work with major enterprises and governments, further enhancing its reputation in the blockchain space. Founded in 2015, BlockApps is committed to facilitating digital ownership through innovative blockchain solutions.

Celestial AI

Series A in 2022
Celestial AI is a prominent artificial intelligence company that provides an advanced platform for users to efficiently create images, text, and presentations. Utilizing cutting-edge computer vision algorithms and natural language processing, the platform produces high-quality visual and textual content. Its intuitive design, combined with innovative features, facilitates easy content creation. Moreover, Celestial AI emphasizes intelligent data integration and prioritizes security, ensuring that users achieve impressive and reliable results.

Visor

Seed Round in 2021
Visor is a New York-based company that provides a comprehensive platform designed for engineering and product managers to streamline project management. Founded in 2016, Visor offers a spreadsheet-like tool that integrates seamlessly with Jira, enabling organizations of all sizes to effectively plan and track their work. The platform stands out by unifying essential capabilities, allowing for real-time collaboration and flexible adaptations to meet evolving needs. By consolidating data and facilitating communication, Visor aims to enhance productivity and teamwork across projects.

Cartful Solutions

Seed Round in 2021
Cartful Solutions is a New York-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in enhancing eCommerce platforms through its innovative product recommendation solution. The company focuses on a "needs-based" approach, allowing shoppers to articulate their intended use for a product, which the platform then translates into personalized recommendations. This tool is designed to assist brands in optimizing their product offerings, ultimately aiming to boost e-commerce sales conversion rates and improve shopper satisfaction. By effectively understanding and addressing customer needs, Cartful Solutions positions itself as a valuable partner for online retailers seeking to enhance the shopping experience.

Optimal Dynamics

Series A in 2021
Optimal Dynamics, Inc. is a technology company based in Princeton, New Jersey, that specializes in artificial intelligence software for the logistics and supply chain sector. Founded in 2016, the company leverages decades of research from Princeton University to develop innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency. Its flagship application, SMART-TL, automates the load search process, providing carriers with tailored load recommendations. The platform offers advanced logistics optimization capabilities, delivering strategic analysis and dynamic planning to help companies adapt to fluctuating market conditions. By using its technology, logistics firms can streamline their operations, improve productivity, and effectively manage substantial assets.

Realworld

Seed Round in 2021
Realworld is a developer of an application designed to simplify and automate the complexities of adulthood by providing a centralized platform for managing various aspects of life. The application serves as a comprehensive resource for users, guiding them through important decisions related to finance, health, insurance, and other essential life moments. It enables users to set up credit cards, manage student loan repayments, schedule medical appointments, select health insurance plans, and organize important documents for tasks such as applying for apartment leases. Additionally, Realworld helps users keep track of civic responsibilities by sending reminders for voter registration and local elections. Through its holistic approach, Realworld empowers individuals to navigate adulthood more effectively and make informed decisions.

Mr. Fusion

Seed Round in 2020
Mr. Fusion is an internet company specialized in digital marketing and advertising services. The company was founded in 2009 and based in Tokyo, Japan.

Optimal Dynamics

Seed Round in 2020
Optimal Dynamics, Inc. is a technology company based in Princeton, New Jersey, that specializes in artificial intelligence software for the logistics and supply chain sector. Founded in 2016, the company leverages decades of research from Princeton University to develop innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency. Its flagship application, SMART-TL, automates the load search process, providing carriers with tailored load recommendations. The platform offers advanced logistics optimization capabilities, delivering strategic analysis and dynamic planning to help companies adapt to fluctuating market conditions. By using its technology, logistics firms can streamline their operations, improve productivity, and effectively manage substantial assets.

BlockApps

Series A in 2019
BlockApps, Inc. is a Brooklyn-based company that specializes in developing a blockchain platform for building and deploying Ethereum applications. Its primary offering, BlockApps STRATO, is an Ethereum-compliant platform designed for the development, deployment, and management of enterprise blockchain applications. Additionally, BlockApps provides a STRATO consortium blockchain network, which serves as an enterprise-grade solution for creating hybrid private, consortium, and public blockchains. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including software startups, IT and professional services firms, industry-owned businesses, and Fortune 500 corporations. BlockApps has established a strategic partnership with Optimum and is recognized for its work with major enterprises and governments, further enhancing its reputation in the blockchain space. Founded in 2015, BlockApps is committed to facilitating digital ownership through innovative blockchain solutions.

Nomad Go

Seed Round in 2019
Nomad Go, Inc. is a technology company based in Bellevue, Washington, established in 2016. It specializes in developing an inventory automation platform that leverages advanced computer vision and augmented reality to create a three-dimensional digital twin of inventory environments. This innovative platform facilitates automated inventory counts and enhances decision-making processes for businesses across various sectors, including retail, food service, hospitality, marketing, and healthcare. By utilizing Nomad Go's technology, known as METAshelf, companies can achieve increased visibility and accuracy in their inventory management, leading to improved operational efficiencies, revenue growth, and an enhanced customer experience.

Spruce

Venture Round in 2019
Spruce develops a platform that enables individuals to receive services in their homes through a mobile app. Its services range from full housekeeping to a quick tidy up or a dog walk for a furry friend. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Cartful Solutions

Seed Round in 2019
Cartful Solutions is a New York-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in enhancing eCommerce platforms through its innovative product recommendation solution. The company focuses on a "needs-based" approach, allowing shoppers to articulate their intended use for a product, which the platform then translates into personalized recommendations. This tool is designed to assist brands in optimizing their product offerings, ultimately aiming to boost e-commerce sales conversion rates and improve shopper satisfaction. By effectively understanding and addressing customer needs, Cartful Solutions positions itself as a valuable partner for online retailers seeking to enhance the shopping experience.

WIT

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Wit Labs, Inc. is a New Jersey-based company that specializes in developing a mobile application platform focused on video creation and sharing. Founded in 2018, the platform allows users to produce video recordings and participate in contests, rewarding winners for their contributions. Additionally, WIT operates as a digital activation platform, enhancing marketing efforts and brand partnerships within the sports and entertainment sectors. The company collaborates with nearly 100 venues, leagues, and teams across major sports organizations, facilitating engaging experiences that capture first-party data and generate revenue.

Paravel

Seed Round in 2018
Paravel Inc. is a designer and manufacturer based in New York, specializing in eco-friendly luggage, bags, and travel accessories. Since its founding in 2015, the company has focused on creating products that combine sustainability with style, utilizing materials such as linen, canvas, and nylon. Paravel offers a diverse product catalog, which includes duffels, weekend bags, packing cubes, crossbody bags, wash kits, and travel pouches, many of which are customizable with hand-painted designs and monograms. The company sells its products online, catering to consumers who prioritize both design and environmental consciousness in their travel gear.

Cheers

Seed Round in 2018
Cheers operates as the largest online liquor store in Nepal, offering a wide range of genuine domestic and international liquors, beverages, cigarettes, and mixers. The company provides free delivery services to customers within a distance of 6 kilometers from Ring Road, operating every day from 10 AM to 10 PM. In addition to its liquor offerings, Cheers also produces liver supplement products aimed at mitigating the negative effects of alcohol consumption. These supplements are designed to reduce short-term alcohol withdrawal symptoms and replenish lost vitamins, promoting a healthier and more responsible drinking experience. Through its dual focus on both liquor sales and health-oriented products, Cheers strives to enhance customer experiences surrounding alcohol consumption.

Verge Genomics

Series A in 2018
Verge Genomics is a biotechnology company focused on transforming drug discovery through the application of artificial intelligence. Founded by experts in machine learning and seasoned neuroscience drug developers, the company aims to leverage advancements in computational genomics and insights into neuroscience to discover innovative therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases. Its drug discovery platform employs machine learning algorithms to analyze large datasets, identifying potential drug targets and predicting effective treatments. By accelerating the development of life-saving therapies, Verge Genomics seeks to enhance patient outcomes and reduce the costs associated with pharmaceutical development, thereby addressing critical challenges in the healthcare sector.

Overtime

Series A in 2018
Overtime is a sports network aimed at the next generation of sports fans, based in New York City. The company is known for producing original, digital-first content that spans platforms such as YouTube, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok, focusing on short-form, highly engaging media. Overtime operates several innovative sports leagues, including Overtime Elite in basketball, Overtime Select, OT7 in football, and OTX in boxing, designed to connect athletes with fans globally. The company’s business model leverages various revenue streams, including sponsorships, brand partnerships, e-commerce, licensing, and media rights. With a community of over 90 million fans and followers, Overtime is positioned as a significant player in the evolving landscape of sports entertainment.

Pledge

Seed Round in 2018
Pledge is an innovative fundraising platform designed to facilitate charitable contributions for businesses, nonprofits, and individuals. By integrating fundraising capabilities into various online environments, including video conferencing, e-commerce, and virtual events, Pledge enables users to turn everyday interactions into impactful fundraising opportunities. The platform supports donations to over two million verified nonprofits and charitable organizations, catering to a wide range of causes on both local and global scales. Pledge collaborates with prominent brands to enhance user engagement and streamline the donation process, thereby amplifying the positive effects of charitable giving. Additionally, Pledge is affiliated with several initiatives that promote social responsibility and conscious capitalism, reinforcing its commitment to making a meaningful difference in communities worldwide.

Quantum Circuits

Series A in 2017
Quantum Circuits, Inc. is a New Haven, Connecticut-based company that develops, manufactures, and sells superconducting quantum computers. Founded in 2015 by Dr. Robert Schoelkopf, a leading figure in quantum science, the company focuses on creating full-stack quantum computing solutions that prioritize error correction to enhance scalability. Utilizing a dual-rail qubit design, Quantum Circuits aims to reduce the number of physical qubits needed for logical qubit operations by a factor of ten, thereby streamlining the path to fault-tolerant quantum computing. The company's innovative approach allows for efficient quantum computations, making it a significant player in the advancement of quantum technology and its applications in research and industry.

Predata

Seed Round in 2017
Predata, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in predictive analytics for political, financial, and market risk intelligence. Founded in 2014, Predata has developed a cloud-based platform that leverages machine learning to analyze online activity, enabling users to anticipate shifts in public sentiment and behavior. The platform provides a comprehensive suite of tools, including the Predata volatility index, which tracks political volatility by monitoring digital conversations across various media sources. Additionally, it offers custom signals tailored to specific topics and an analysis platform that visualizes these signals alongside asset prices, facilitating the identification of correlations and trends. Predata's technology helps clients gain quantitative insights into geopolitical risks, thereby supporting informed decision-making in a rapidly changing environment.

Optimal Dynamics

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Optimal Dynamics, Inc. is a technology company based in Princeton, New Jersey, that specializes in artificial intelligence software for the logistics and supply chain sector. Founded in 2016, the company leverages decades of research from Princeton University to develop innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency. Its flagship application, SMART-TL, automates the load search process, providing carriers with tailored load recommendations. The platform offers advanced logistics optimization capabilities, delivering strategic analysis and dynamic planning to help companies adapt to fluctuating market conditions. By using its technology, logistics firms can streamline their operations, improve productivity, and effectively manage substantial assets.

Visor

Seed Round in 2017
Visor is a New York-based company that provides a comprehensive platform designed for engineering and product managers to streamline project management. Founded in 2016, Visor offers a spreadsheet-like tool that integrates seamlessly with Jira, enabling organizations of all sizes to effectively plan and track their work. The platform stands out by unifying essential capabilities, allowing for real-time collaboration and flexible adaptations to meet evolving needs. By consolidating data and facilitating communication, Visor aims to enhance productivity and teamwork across projects.

Overtime

Seed Round in 2017
Overtime is a sports network aimed at the next generation of sports fans, based in New York City. The company is known for producing original, digital-first content that spans platforms such as YouTube, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok, focusing on short-form, highly engaging media. Overtime operates several innovative sports leagues, including Overtime Elite in basketball, Overtime Select, OT7 in football, and OTX in boxing, designed to connect athletes with fans globally. The company’s business model leverages various revenue streams, including sponsorships, brand partnerships, e-commerce, licensing, and media rights. With a community of over 90 million fans and followers, Overtime is positioned as a significant player in the evolving landscape of sports entertainment.

Quantum Circuits

Seed Round in 2017
Quantum Circuits, Inc. is a New Haven, Connecticut-based company that develops, manufactures, and sells superconducting quantum computers. Founded in 2015 by Dr. Robert Schoelkopf, a leading figure in quantum science, the company focuses on creating full-stack quantum computing solutions that prioritize error correction to enhance scalability. Utilizing a dual-rail qubit design, Quantum Circuits aims to reduce the number of physical qubits needed for logical qubit operations by a factor of ten, thereby streamlining the path to fault-tolerant quantum computing. The company's innovative approach allows for efficient quantum computations, making it a significant player in the advancement of quantum technology and its applications in research and industry.

Uplevel Security

Seed Round in 2016
Uplevel Security, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in developing an incident analysis and response platform designed to enhance security operations for enterprises. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, the company employs graph theory and machine learning to contextualize both incoming and historical security data, enabling organizations to predict future attacks based on past incidents. Uplevel Security's platform allows users to manage incidents, automate investigation workflows, and optimize security controls while integrating seamlessly with existing security infrastructure. By providing a system of record for security data and facilitating the extraction of meaningful insights from large volumes of cybersecurity information, Uplevel Security empowers security teams to improve their efficiency and effectiveness in protecting against threats.

SmartAsset

Series B in 2016
SmartAsset is an online platform that provides consumer-focused financial information and advice, facilitating connections between consumers and financial advisors through its SmartAdvisor marketplace. The company reaches approximately 75 million individuals monthly with its educational content, personalized calculators, and financial tools designed to guide users in making informed personal finance decisions related to home buying, retirement, and taxes. SmartAsset has garnered recognition for its rapid growth and innovation, being named one of the fastest-growing private companies and receiving accolades for its financial planning technology. The company recently completed a significant funding round, further solidifying its valuation and position in the financial technology sector.

Path Ex

Path Ex, Inc. is a Nashville, Tennessee-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in the manufacture of extracorporeal blood cleansing equipment. The company has developed a proprietary technology aimed at selectively separating and capturing bacteria and toxins from human blood, specifically for the treatment of sepsis, a critical condition often linked to blood-borne infections. Unlike conventional methods that rely on antibiotics to combat infections, Path Ex's innovative approach focuses on removing intact bacteria from the bloodstream, making it effective against various bacteria types and drug-resistant strains. This technology has the potential to significantly improve patient outcomes by reducing diagnostic times, lowering treatment costs, decreasing readmission rates, and ultimately decreasing sepsis-related mortality.
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