Kirenaga

Kirenaga Partners LLC, established in 2014, is a venture capital firm headquartered in Cocoa Beach, Florida, with an additional office in Bronxville, New York. The company specializes in early-stage investments in lower middle market companies, focusing on transformative technologies that address major social issues such as clean water, fresh food, and infection control. Kirenaga targets companies with less than $25 million in annual revenue, providing initial investments ranging from $1 to $3 million. The firm's approach involves sourcing technologies from Central Florida, de-risking investments through operational expertise and strategic connections, and scaling portfolio companies over an 18-24 month period.

Terrance Berland

Managing Partner

David Scalzo

Founder and President

15 past transactions

Censys Technologies

Series A in 2022
Censys Technologies Corporation specializes in manufacturing remote sensing solutions for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) tailored for service providers, enterprise organizations, and government entities. Founded in 2017 and based in Daytona Beach, Florida, the company offers a range of UAVs, including the Sentaero v2, Sentaero v2VTOL for constrained environments, and the Sentaero v2BVLOS, which supports beyond visual line of sight operations and vertical takeoff and landing capabilities. Censys Technologies’ products are designed for various applications such as agriculture, surveying, search and rescue, pipeline monitoring, emergency response, infrastructure inspection, and disaster relief. Additionally, the company provides flexible financing options for new, used, or retrofitted drones, ensuring that its clients can effectively utilize advanced aerial technology to meet their operational needs.

AMNI

Seed Round in 2021
AMNI is a technology-focused company that specializes in automated compliance and supply chain interoperability. It develops blockchain software aimed at enhancing transparency within the manufacturing process and supply chain, particularly for the food and dietary supplement sectors. By providing real-time tracking and timestamping capabilities, AMNI's solutions enable clients to operate more efficiently and facilitate business growth through user-friendly applications.

Violet Defense Group

Series B in 2021
Violet Defense is a photonics company focused on utilizing light technology to combat harmful germs and improve sanitation in various environments. Founded in 2012 after extensive research, the company developed a unique method to combine a light source with a specialized lens material, allowing for greater photonic energy production. This innovation enables the miniaturization of technology deployment and has garnered worldwide patent protection. Violet Defense's flagship product, the Surface Air Germ Elimination (S.A.G.E.) System, was launched in May 2017 and employs ultraviolet light to eliminate pathogens while minimizing the reliance on chemical disinfectants. The company also explores applications for its technology in areas such as indoor plant growth and water purification, aiming to create healthier spaces for users.

Space Perspective

Series A in 2021
Space Perspective Inc. is a spaceflight company that offers tourists the opportunity to experience the edge of space through its innovative high-altitude balloon, Neptune. Established in 2019 and headquartered in Merritt Island, Florida, the company operates its first flight center on Florida's Space Coast, strategically located near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. The flights launch from the historic runway used by the Space Shuttle. Passengers travel in a pressurized capsule that ascends via a stratospheric balloon, reaching an altitude of several kilometers. They remain at this height for approximately two hours before descending slowly and safely back to Earth, where they splash down in the ocean and are retrieved by a boat. Space Perspective aims to expand its operations to additional launch locations, including Cecil Spaceport in Florida, Hawaii, and Alaska, as part of its mission to facilitate human exploration of space for the benefit of all.

Clearview

Series B in 2021
Clearview AI, Inc. is a New York-based company that develops artificial intelligence software specializing in facial recognition. Founded in 2016, its technology serves law enforcement agencies by enabling them to identify perpetrators and victims of crimes through the analysis of public images available on the internet. Clearview's application has proven instrumental in tracking down various criminals, including pedophiles, terrorists, and sex traffickers, while also assisting in the exoneration of innocent individuals and the identification of victims of crimes such as child sex abuse and financial fraud. The company's facial recognition tool has undergone independent testing for accuracy and legal compliance, ensuring its efficacy and reliability in supporting law enforcement efforts.

Space Perspective

Seed Round in 2020
Space Perspective Inc. is a spaceflight company that offers tourists the opportunity to experience the edge of space through its innovative high-altitude balloon, Neptune. Established in 2019 and headquartered in Merritt Island, Florida, the company operates its first flight center on Florida's Space Coast, strategically located near NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. The flights launch from the historic runway used by the Space Shuttle. Passengers travel in a pressurized capsule that ascends via a stratospheric balloon, reaching an altitude of several kilometers. They remain at this height for approximately two hours before descending slowly and safely back to Earth, where they splash down in the ocean and are retrieved by a boat. Space Perspective aims to expand its operations to additional launch locations, including Cecil Spaceport in Florida, Hawaii, and Alaska, as part of its mission to facilitate human exploration of space for the benefit of all.

Censys Technologies

Seed Round in 2020
Censys Technologies Corporation specializes in manufacturing remote sensing solutions for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) tailored for service providers, enterprise organizations, and government entities. Founded in 2017 and based in Daytona Beach, Florida, the company offers a range of UAVs, including the Sentaero v2, Sentaero v2VTOL for constrained environments, and the Sentaero v2BVLOS, which supports beyond visual line of sight operations and vertical takeoff and landing capabilities. Censys Technologies’ products are designed for various applications such as agriculture, surveying, search and rescue, pipeline monitoring, emergency response, infrastructure inspection, and disaster relief. Additionally, the company provides flexible financing options for new, used, or retrofitted drones, ensuring that its clients can effectively utilize advanced aerial technology to meet their operational needs.

Violet Defense Group

Series A in 2020
Violet Defense is a photonics company focused on utilizing light technology to combat harmful germs and improve sanitation in various environments. Founded in 2012 after extensive research, the company developed a unique method to combine a light source with a specialized lens material, allowing for greater photonic energy production. This innovation enables the miniaturization of technology deployment and has garnered worldwide patent protection. Violet Defense's flagship product, the Surface Air Germ Elimination (S.A.G.E.) System, was launched in May 2017 and employs ultraviolet light to eliminate pathogens while minimizing the reliance on chemical disinfectants. The company also explores applications for its technology in areas such as indoor plant growth and water purification, aiming to create healthier spaces for users.

Violet Defense Group

Venture Round in 2019
Violet Defense is a photonics company focused on utilizing light technology to combat harmful germs and improve sanitation in various environments. Founded in 2012 after extensive research, the company developed a unique method to combine a light source with a specialized lens material, allowing for greater photonic energy production. This innovation enables the miniaturization of technology deployment and has garnered worldwide patent protection. Violet Defense's flagship product, the Surface Air Germ Elimination (S.A.G.E.) System, was launched in May 2017 and employs ultraviolet light to eliminate pathogens while minimizing the reliance on chemical disinfectants. The company also explores applications for its technology in areas such as indoor plant growth and water purification, aiming to create healthier spaces for users.

Phenix

Venture Round in 2019
Phenix is a provider of real-time video streaming solutions, specializing in delivering synchronous video to large audiences with minimal latency. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers an end-to-end platform that enables rights holders and content creators to develop interactive media experiences. Phenix's technology allows for the broadcasting of live content with less than half a second of latency, making it ideal for various sectors, including sports, esports, gaming, social media, and entertainment. The platform is designed to enhance viewer engagement and retention by providing high-quality streaming across different devices and at scale. Its clientele includes content owners, network operators, and service providers, all of whom benefit from Phenix's innovative approach to real-time video delivery.

ecoSPEARS

Seed Round in 2019
ecoSPEARS Inc. specializes in the manufacture of sorbent polymer extraction and remediation systems aimed at cleaning contaminated waterways. Founded in 2017 and based in Altamonte Springs, Florida, the company focuses on developing sustainable technologies to extract and eliminate polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and other persistent organic pollutants that do not naturally degrade in the environment. Through innovative approaches that combine science and engineering, ecoSPEARS addresses environmental pollution by providing solutions that protect human health and contribute to a sustainable future. The company's efforts are designed to deliver long-term social, economic, and humanitarian benefits by effectively remediating toxic contaminants from soil, sediment, leachate, and groundwater.

Spintech Holdings

Series A in 2018
Spintech Holdings Inc. specializes in developing shape memory polymer technologies aimed at enhancing composite manufacturing and structural repairs across various industries, including aerospace, energy, automotive, defense, and consumer markets. Established in 2019 and headquartered in Xenia, Ohio, the company offers innovative solutions such as its patented Smart Tooling technology, which provides configurable and reusable tooling for fabricating composite parts with intricate geometries. This technology significantly reduces labor and capital costs while increasing production rates. Additionally, Spintech's composite patch technology enables quick and efficient structural repairs on a wide range of hard, non-porous surfaces. By utilizing advanced materials and manufacturing techniques, Spintech aims to deliver high-performance composite parts that meet the demands of next-generation products, including unmanned aerial vehicles, drones, and renewable energy systems, at competitive prices.

Clearview

Venture Round in 2018
Clearview AI, Inc. is a New York-based company that develops artificial intelligence software specializing in facial recognition. Founded in 2016, its technology serves law enforcement agencies by enabling them to identify perpetrators and victims of crimes through the analysis of public images available on the internet. Clearview's application has proven instrumental in tracking down various criminals, including pedophiles, terrorists, and sex traffickers, while also assisting in the exoneration of innocent individuals and the identification of victims of crimes such as child sex abuse and financial fraud. The company's facial recognition tool has undergone independent testing for accuracy and legal compliance, ensuring its efficacy and reliability in supporting law enforcement efforts.

Plenty

Venture Round in 2016
Plenty Inc., established in 2014 and based in South San Francisco, specializes in vertical farming. The company cultivates a variety of fresh produce using proprietary systems that combine engineering, software, and crop science. Plenty's innovative approach reduces water usage and eliminates the need for pesticides or GMOs, resulting in sustainable, year-round harvests. Its mission is to provide clean, nutritious food while minimizing environmental impact.

AdvisorEngine

Venture Round in 2014
AdvisorEngine, Inc. operates a comprehensive web-based wealth management technology platform tailored for investment advisors. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, the company offers a range of modules, including portfolio management, trading, client websites, and robo-advisory services, all designed to enhance the advisor-client relationship. Its platform integrates online wealth management, customer relationship management, and portfolio management, providing a seamless and flexible experience across various workflows. This integration allows advisors to effectively manage both traditional face-to-face interactions and digital engagements. In addition to its technology offerings, AdvisorEngine provides implementation and consulting services to support its clients in the wealth management sector. Originally established as Vanare Inc., the company rebranded to AdvisorEngine in November 2016, reflecting its commitment to innovation in the investment advisory space.
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