Flywheel Ventures
Flywheel Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, that specializes in seed and early-stage investments in the information technology and physical sciences sectors. The firm targets ventures in areas such as software, software-as-a-service, semiconductors, mobile computing, and clean technology, with a particular emphasis on solutions addressing global challenges. It primarily invests in companies located in the Midwest and Southwestern regions of the United States, focusing on states like New Mexico, Colorado, and Arizona, while also considering opportunities in California. Flywheel Ventures typically makes initial investments ranging from $50,000 to $1 million and aims for a follow-on funding ratio of at least 3:1. The firm prefers to take a lead investor role and often seeks a board seat in its portfolio companies. Established in 1999, Flywheel Ventures positions itself as a catalyst for developing a world-class technology center in the Southwest/Rockies region.
Cinnafilm is a global leader in innovative video optimization solutions for television, film, and multi-media delivery. Harnessing the unmatched compute power of modern graphics cards, Cinnafilm’s patented, 100% file-based software solutions are true game changers in the field of high-quality image processing. Cinnafilm software is in use today at many of the world’s premier, forward-thinking studios and networks, solving a wide variety of very complex problems including, but not limited to: restoration and bitrate optimization of television and classic films for modern delivery requirements, noise removal and texture-matching for digital camera and film content of all grades; and automatic transcode workflows providing real time, fully optimized files for the “media now and everywhere” distribution model. Cinnafilm is a scientific-engineering company dedicated to ongoing research in the most complex areas of video optimization and workflow automation, and is based out of Albuquerque, New Mexico USA.
MIOX Corporation specializes in the design and manufacture of on-site generators for water disinfection, producing mixed oxidant solutions and mobile chemical-free disinfection systems. The company's products cater to a variety of applications, including drinking water treatment, wastewater management for municipalities and industries, industrial cooling systems, and oil and gas water treatment, emphasizing water recycling. Additionally, MIOX technology is utilized in food and beverage processing, cleaning applications, and prevention of legionella in settings like hotels, universities, and hospitals. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, MIOX operates as a subsidiary of Industrie De Nora S.p.A.
Comet Solutions, Inc. specializes in developing software applications that streamline engineering simulation for product development. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company offers a range of tools known as SimApps, which automate modeling and simulation tasks for manufacturers. These applications facilitate "what if?" analyses, assess the impact of design changes, and promote collaborative efforts among design and engineering teams, even involving non-experts in the simulation process. Additionally, Comet Solutions provides Gearbox SimApps, an automated solution focused on optimizing performance in areas such as acoustics, dynamics, durability, and cost management. The company also offers a variety of services, including SimApp development, training, and consulting for computer-aided engineering (CAE) processes. Its products are applicable in various sectors, including aerospace, consumer goods, electronics, and automotive industries. Comet Solutions operates additional offices in Albuquerque, New Mexico; Troy, Michigan; Shanghai, China; and India.
TruTouch Technologies, Inc. specializes in the development, manufacture, and marketing of noninvasive alcohol testing systems designed for various applications, including workplace safety, law enforcement, and medical diagnostics. The company's flagship product, the TruTouch biometric alcohol sensor, utilizes light to measure blood alcohol content while confirming the identity of the user through biometric verification. TruTouch Technologies offers solutions tailored for sectors such as energy, transportation, warehousing, and community safety. Founded in 2005, the company operates from Sudbury, Massachusetts, with a dedicated research and development center located in Riverside, California. The innovative technology aims to enhance safety and compliance by providing accurate and reliable alcohol testing without the need for invasive procedures.
Comet Solutions, Inc. specializes in developing software applications that streamline engineering simulation for product development. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company offers a range of tools known as SimApps, which automate modeling and simulation tasks for manufacturers. These applications facilitate "what if?" analyses, assess the impact of design changes, and promote collaborative efforts among design and engineering teams, even involving non-experts in the simulation process. Additionally, Comet Solutions provides Gearbox SimApps, an automated solution focused on optimizing performance in areas such as acoustics, dynamics, durability, and cost management. The company also offers a variety of services, including SimApp development, training, and consulting for computer-aided engineering (CAE) processes. Its products are applicable in various sectors, including aerospace, consumer goods, electronics, and automotive industries. Comet Solutions operates additional offices in Albuquerque, New Mexico; Troy, Michigan; Shanghai, China; and India.
TruTouch Technologies, Inc. specializes in the development, manufacture, and marketing of noninvasive alcohol testing systems designed for various applications, including workplace safety, law enforcement, and medical diagnostics. The company's flagship product, the TruTouch biometric alcohol sensor, utilizes light to measure blood alcohol content while confirming the identity of the user through biometric verification. TruTouch Technologies offers solutions tailored for sectors such as energy, transportation, warehousing, and community safety. Founded in 2005, the company operates from Sudbury, Massachusetts, with a dedicated research and development center located in Riverside, California. The innovative technology aims to enhance safety and compliance by providing accurate and reliable alcohol testing without the need for invasive procedures.