GAN

GAN, established in 2010 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, is a venture capital firm that serves as the investment arm of the Global Accelerator Network. It specializes in seed and early-stage investments, focusing on sectors such as aerospace, agriculture, analytics, robotics, SaaS, security, space-tech, mobile, transportation, machine learning, internet and information technology, and healthcare. GAN Ventures Fund I, managed by GAN Ventures, targets investing USD 0.1 million in approximately 50 to 60 companies, supporting the activities of accelerators within its network.

Patrick Riley

Managing Partner

24 past transactions

Icon Source

Series A in 2023
Icon Source is a digital marketplace established in 2018 that facilitates connections between sports brands and professional athletes. Based in Denver, Colorado, the platform caters to both national and local brands, regardless of size, providing them with access to athletes for endorsements, appearances, speaking events, and social media collaborations. The marketplace is designed to match brands and athletes based on shared interests and attributes, allowing athletes to monetize their social media presence effectively. Icon Source also ensures secure communication between brands and athletes, enabling real-time access to endorsement opportunities.

Stax

Seed Round in 2022
Stax is all of your bank accounts, mobile wallets, crypto in a single app that works without mobile data.

Mesh++

Venture Round in 2021
Mesh++ develops solar-powered routers designed for wireless communication networks. Their routers utilize mobile processing power to deliver high-speed WiFi connections across vast areas outdoors and in public places, eliminating the need for cable laying and providing affordable internet access.

Pomp

Seed Round in 2021
Pomp is a technology-driven marketplace and vertical SaaS solution focused on empowering estheticians and med spas within the skincare industry. Established in 2020 and based in Denver, Colorado, Pomp addresses the unique needs of estheticians, who have historically been underrepresented in the beauty sector. The company's platform enables these professionals to manage client relationships beyond the treatment room by providing access to clinical-grade skincare products, free consultations, and tools for creating personalized at-home routines. By facilitating a comprehensive approach to skincare, Pomp helps estheticians enhance customer loyalty and achieve optimal results for their clients.

Even

Seed Round in 2021
Even is a medical company dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals using prescription medications. Founded by Sarah Morgan in response to recurring complaints about side effects from patients, the company addresses medication-induced nutrient depletions, known as M.I.N.D.™. By assembling a team of physicians, nutritionists, and pharmacists, Even studies the interactions between medications and nutrients to develop innovative medical food designed to support patients' nutritional needs. The company's nutrient repletion systems are available through subscription plans, providing targeted support for users of various medications, including antidepressants, birth control, and statins. Even aims to mitigate potential side effects associated with these medications, ultimately helping patients restore balance and improve their overall well-being.

Omnia Fishing

Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Golden Valley, Minnesota, Omnia Fishing operates an e-commerce platform that enables anglers to buy and organize fishing gear tailored to specific bodies of water. The company's unique 'shop-by-lake' concept provides personalized tackle recommendations based on lake-specific data, seasonal patterns, and user-generated reports.

Turaco

Seed Round in 2020
Turaco Inc., established in 2018 and headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, is an insurance technology company specializing in providing affordable health and life insurance solutions to low-income individuals. It offers a range of products, including health loans and insurance, delivered through a user-friendly mobile application and online platform. Turaco's mission is to make healthcare financing accessible and affordable, enabling customers to manage risks and obtain necessary medical care at budget-friendly monthly premiums.

Solgari

Series A in 2020
Founded in Dublin, Ireland in 2011, Solgari specializes in cloud-based telecommunications solutions for corporate clients worldwide. It offers a range of services including cloud contact centers, PBX systems, conferencing, recording and analytics tools, CRM integration, and predictive dialing, all available through subscription models.

Lootcakes

Seed Round in 2020
Lootcakes Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2012 that provides an online platform focused on gaming data, particularly for free-to-play games. The platform allows players to consolidate their gaming activity and social engagement across different platforms. By utilizing in-game purchasing and social data, Lootcakes connects high-value players—those who spend money and engage socially with others—to game publishers. This connection is essential as game publishers increasingly rely on these players, who drive revenue and attract new users through their social interactions. Lootcakes aims to empower gamers by helping them unlock the value of their game activity data, enabling them to benefit from their influence within the gaming community.

Omnia Fishing

Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Golden Valley, Minnesota, Omnia Fishing operates an e-commerce platform that enables anglers to buy and organize fishing gear tailored to specific bodies of water. The company's unique 'shop-by-lake' concept provides personalized tackle recommendations based on lake-specific data, seasonal patterns, and user-generated reports.

Ovon Home

Seed Round in 2020
Ovon Home creates beautiful & easy to install smart home devices, offering superb comfort & energy saving in a stylish way. The new Ovon heating system, with our 5G, cellular-enabled boiler controller, offers a cutting-edge, self-charging platform that eliminates waste and provides a future-proof, energy-saving solution. With the capacity for remote diagnostics and predictive maintenance and the ability to interface with any boiler on the market, Ovon’s products have the potential to revolutionise home servicing while improving comfort.

Otto

Seed Round in 2020
TeleVet, Inc. operates a mobile application designed to facilitate remote communication between pet owners and veterinarians. The application enables users to schedule virtual consultations, book follow-up appointments, and receive care through text, call, and video chat. It also supports veterinarians by providing tools for appointment scheduling, telemedicine services, and digital prescriptions, integrating seamlessly with existing veterinary practice management systems. Additionally, the app offers automated communication features, such as email templates and social media posts, to enhance client engagement regarding pet health services. Founded in 2015 and based in Austin, Texas, TeleVet, Inc. was previously known as Horse Facts, Inc. before rebranding in January 2016. The application is available for download on both the App Store and Google Play.

Turaco

Seed Round in 2019
Turaco Inc., established in 2018 and headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, is an insurance technology company specializing in providing affordable health and life insurance solutions to low-income individuals. It offers a range of products, including health loans and insurance, delivered through a user-friendly mobile application and online platform. Turaco's mission is to make healthcare financing accessible and affordable, enabling customers to manage risks and obtain necessary medical care at budget-friendly monthly premiums.

Mesh++

Seed Round in 2019
Mesh++ develops solar-powered routers designed for wireless communication networks. Their routers utilize mobile processing power to deliver high-speed WiFi connections across vast areas outdoors and in public places, eliminating the need for cable laying and providing affordable internet access.

Geospiza

Seed Round in 2019
Geospiza, Inc. is a technology company based in Denver, Colorado, specializing in climate risk assessment platforms aimed at the emergency management industry. Founded in 2017, Geospiza develops software solutions that integrate real-time Internet of Things (IoT) data, big data, and advanced analytics to help risk managers, sustainability teams, and asset managers assess and mitigate climate-related risks. Its flagship products include Geospiza PATH, which allows users to quantify and address risks associated with climate and natural hazards, and Geospiza SWIFT, a web-based workflow and decision support tool that consolidates diverse datasets and models to provide actionable insights. Through these platforms, Geospiza enhances decision-making processes, ultimately aiming to save lives and protect the environment in the face of climate disasters.

Pest Pulse

Seed Round in 2019
Pest Pulse Limited, founded in 2017 and based in Dublin, Ireland, specializes in providing technology-driven pest control services to the commercial sector. The company utilizes Internet of Things (IoT) connected smart devices and software to continuously monitor customer sites for pest activity. This system allows for rapid response by dispatching technicians only when necessary, thereby minimizing unnecessary visits and enhancing the efficiency of pest control treatments. Pest Pulse's innovative approach includes the installation of smart traps that detect pest activity and provide real-time alerts and reports, enabling businesses to maintain pest-free environments in a reliable, cost-effective, and eco-friendly manner. As of May 31, 2019, Pest Pulse operates as a subsidiary of ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc.

Atomos Space

Convertible Note in 2018
Atomos Space is an aerospace company developing orbital transfer vehicles and space propulsion technologies, including space nuclear options, to enable flexible and cost-efficient access to space. The company's systems are designed to provide maneuverability and a sustainable orbital environment, allowing satellite operators to reach diverse orbits and destinations without relying on heavy, costly propulsion. By simplifying access to space and reducing propulsion burdens, Atomos Space seeks to lower operating costs and expand the range of viable mission profiles for payloads in orbit.

Ganaz

Seed Round in 2018
Ganaz Inc. is a public benefit corporation that specializes in workforce management solutions tailored for the agriculture and food manufacturing sectors. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company offers a platform that connects farmers and agribusinesses with farm workers. This application streamlines communication by allowing employers to send work-related updates, manage individual conversations, and automatically translate messages, facilitating effective interaction across language barriers. Additionally, the platform aids in recruiting, onboarding, training, and paying workers, ultimately helping employers save time, effort, and resources in managing their workforce.

Costello

Seed Round in 2018
Costello is a sales co-pilot software designed to enhance the efficiency of sales teams by keeping deals and conversations organized. The platform consolidates essential information about each deal in a user-friendly interface, allowing sales representatives to prioritize their efforts effectively. By highlighting gaps in the sales process, Costello helps identify at-risk deals and those that may not be a good fit. The intelligent assistant offers insights and actionable suggestions, enabling reps to prepare for calls with key questions and share relevant customer stories. This approach not only streamlines follow-up but also equips sales teams to navigate critical moments during sales calls, thereby increasing the likelihood of closing more deals.

Ledgersync

Seed Round in 2018
Ledgersync is a software company based in Beverly Hills, California, founded in 2014. It specializes in providing solutions for accountants and bookkeepers, enabling them to consolidate clients' financial data, including checks, receipts, and deposits, into a single dashboard. The software automates workflows, allows users to access and export financial information to platforms like QuickBooks and Xero, and facilitates the automatic syncing of bank and credit card feeds. Additionally, Ledgersync offers a banking reconciliation tool that generates monthly PDF reports and helps verify data integrity. The company also provides an enterprise-level Bank Feed API, enhancing communication with clients' banks through advanced aggregation technology.

Chef Jasper

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Chef Jasper, operating under YPC Technologies, is a Montreal-based startup specializing in food robotics. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on making gourmet food more accessible through the development of automated robotic kitchens. These innovative kitchens utilize artificial intelligence, computer vision, and advanced cooking appliances to prepare a diverse array of dishes with fresh ingredients. By implementing small-scale robotic automation in cooking processes, Chef Jasper's food kiosks offer consistent, high-quality meals at a low cost, catering to restaurants and arenas alike. The company's vision aims to revolutionize the culinary experience by enhancing efficiency and accessibility in food preparation.

Hover

Seed Round in 2018
Hover, LLC is a company based in Eaton, Colorado, founded in 2002. It specializes in developing an application that facilitates mobile money payments, catering to the growing global mobile money industry, which processes over $1.3 billion daily. Hover provides an Android API that allows developers to seamlessly integrate various mobile money services worldwide, enabling quick and efficient payment solutions.

Work Today

Seed Round in 2017
Work Today is a job application platform designed to simplify the process of applying for jobs. It allows users to create a profile just once, eliminating the need to repeatedly fill out the same information for different applications. The platform is particularly beneficial for skilled construction laborers, enabling them to access job opportunities through text messages. By utilizing an automated application system, Work Today enhances the job search experience, making it more efficient and user-friendly.

Nicolette

Angel Round in 2017
Founded in 2016, Nicolette develops a patient empowerment platform that visualizes complex medical data. Its first product, NicoBoard, is designed for NICU parents, providing visualized health data, curated research, and engagement tools to enable them to actively participate in their baby's care.
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