Lateral Capital Management
Lateral Capital Management is a venture capital investment firm based in Sarasota, Florida, specializing in early-stage investments across various technology sectors. Founded in 2016, the firm focuses on seed-stage and early-stage companies, targeting areas such as healthcare, business services, information technology, and industrial products. Lateral Capital Management seeks to invest in companies that have completed products or services offering significant benefits, possess proprietary technology with filed or issued patents, and have logical strategic buyers interested in acquisition. The firm evaluates business models to ensure they can achieve cash flow breakeven while awaiting a buyer, thereby positioning itself to support innovative technologies and services in the market.
Natilus
Venture Round in 2022
Natilus Inc., founded in 2016 and based in San Jose, California, develops innovative aircraft drones for freight forwarding. Co-founded by Aleksey Matyushev and Anatoly Starikov, the company aims to revolutionize the freight transport industry through advanced technology and design, leveraging a team with extensive experience in various aviation sectors. Natilus seeks to reduce air freight costs, making goods more affordable and enhancing global trade by connecting underdeveloped regions. The market for autonomous cargo aircraft is estimated to exceed $280 billion, and Natilus projects that its cost-effective solutions could expand the total addressable market to $470 billion. The company’s drones utilize carbon fiber composites and existing engine technology, allowing for efficient operation with standard air cargo containers. Its product line includes several models tailored for varying ranges and capacities, providing a comprehensive solution for transport and delivery companies.
Mesh++
Venture Round in 2021
Mesh++ is a developer of solar-powered wireless communication technologies aimed at providing high-speed WiFi access in public spaces and remote areas. The company specializes in solar-powered routers that leverage mobile processing power to deliver reliable internet connectivity outdoors. By focusing on sustainable solutions, Mesh++ enables users to access high-speed internet at a low cost, enhancing connectivity in environments where traditional infrastructure may be lacking.
Mono is a Nigerian company founded in 2020 that specializes in financial data infrastructure through its application programming interface (API) platform. This platform offers businesses the ability to access essential financial information, including bank statements, account verification, and payment initiation. Mono's services are designed to enhance onboarding and identification processes, particularly in emerging markets. By providing real-time access to financial data and enabling secure direct bank payments, Mono aims to empower companies of all sizes, from startups to large enterprises. The company's mission focuses on unlocking the potential of Africa’s financial system, facilitating economic growth by equipping businesses with the necessary tools to thrive in the digital economy.
Pathology Watch
Series A in 2020
Pathology Watch Inc. is a company based in Salt Lake City, Utah, that specializes in providing remote specimen interpretation services to hospitals, laboratories, and dermatology centers through its digital pathology solution. Founded in 2017, the company collaborates with dermatopathologists and sub-specialized pathologists to interpret digital slides, pathology reports, and biopsy slides. Additionally, Pathology Watch offers telepathology services, facilitating large clinics and hospitals in enhancing their pathology workflows. By digitizing these processes, the company aims to improve patient care quality, reduce costs, and create new revenue opportunities for healthcare providers.
Vaporox
Seed Round in 2020
Vaporox, Inc. is a medical technology company that specializes in developing a therapeutic delivery system aimed at treating various skin wounds. The firm's flagship product, Vaporous Hyperoxia Therapy, utilizes low-frequency ultrasonic waves to create antimicrobial particles, which are continuously delivered to the wound site. This innovative approach is designed to treat a range of conditions, including diabetic foot ulcers, amputations, burns, frostbite, gangrene, pressure ulcers, and skin grafts. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Vaporox aims to provide effective and comfortable treatment options for patients while also helping to prevent amputations at a lower cost. The technology has received FDA clearance, underscoring its potential in the health care sector.
Mesh++ is a developer of solar-powered wireless communication technologies aimed at providing high-speed WiFi access in public spaces and remote areas. The company specializes in solar-powered routers that leverage mobile processing power to deliver reliable internet connectivity outdoors. By focusing on sustainable solutions, Mesh++ enables users to access high-speed internet at a low cost, enhancing connectivity in environments where traditional infrastructure may be lacking.
Agribody Technologies
Seed Round in 2017
Agribody Technologies is an agricultural biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, founded in 2015. The company specializes in genetic engineering and genome editing to enhance crop yield and resilience. Utilizing patented CRISPR technology, Agribody Technologies focuses on modifying genes responsible for rapid decay in perishable crops, significantly extending their shelf life by three to four times. This innovation also allows for greater stress tolerance and can increase yields by up to 40%. Their work encompasses a range of important crops, including corn, soy, alfalfa, and cotton, among others. Agribody Technologies licenses and co-develops its technology to provide scalable solutions aimed at reducing agricultural crop loss and food waste.
Natilus
Seed Round in 2017
Natilus Inc., founded in 2016 and based in San Jose, California, develops innovative aircraft drones for freight forwarding. Co-founded by Aleksey Matyushev and Anatoly Starikov, the company aims to revolutionize the freight transport industry through advanced technology and design, leveraging a team with extensive experience in various aviation sectors. Natilus seeks to reduce air freight costs, making goods more affordable and enhancing global trade by connecting underdeveloped regions. The market for autonomous cargo aircraft is estimated to exceed $280 billion, and Natilus projects that its cost-effective solutions could expand the total addressable market to $470 billion. The company’s drones utilize carbon fiber composites and existing engine technology, allowing for efficient operation with standard air cargo containers. Its product line includes several models tailored for varying ranges and capacities, providing a comprehensive solution for transport and delivery companies.
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