danger!awesome
Convertible Note in 2020
Danger!Awesome LLC, incorporated in 2014 and located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in laser-cutting and engraving services for a diverse range of materials, including wood, plastic, paper, and leather. The company caters to a wide array of clients, such as architects, artists, engineers, students, and small business owners. In addition to its core services, Danger!Awesome is developing an innovative super-powered professional solid-state laser cutter designed to deliver high performance at a consumer-friendly price point. This new device aims to replace traditional CO2-based laser systems, which are often prohibitively expensive, making laser technology more accessible to libraries, schools, and community spaces. The company also offers a membership-based community makerspace, allowing customers to collaborate with designers and technicians to create customized products tailored to their specific needs.
danger!awesome
Convertible Note in 2016
Danger!Awesome LLC, incorporated in 2014 and located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in laser-cutting and engraving services for a diverse range of materials, including wood, plastic, paper, and leather. The company caters to a wide array of clients, such as architects, artists, engineers, students, and small business owners. In addition to its core services, Danger!Awesome is developing an innovative super-powered professional solid-state laser cutter designed to deliver high performance at a consumer-friendly price point. This new device aims to replace traditional CO2-based laser systems, which are often prohibitively expensive, making laser technology more accessible to libraries, schools, and community spaces. The company also offers a membership-based community makerspace, allowing customers to collaborate with designers and technicians to create customized products tailored to their specific needs.
PivotDesk
Seed Round in 2012
PivotDesk, LLC is an office-sharing marketplace that specializes in connecting companies with excess office space to startups and small businesses seeking flexible, affordable work environments. Founded in 2012 and based in Boulder, Colorado, the company offers a platform that facilitates monthly license agreements, allowing host companies to monetize their unused space while providing guests with tailored options for shared or private offices. PivotDesk's tools enable businesses to efficiently manage their space and promote it effectively, thereby transforming office space from a liability into a valuable asset. The platform not only supports the growth of startups but also fosters entrepreneurial density and economic development in urban areas. As of February 2019, PivotDesk operates as a subsidiary of TheSquareFoot, Inc.
Soundspace operates a SaaS platform that streamlines shared space management. It handles bookings, payments, memberships, and financials, enabling commercial real estate owners to generate consistent revenue from vacant spaces while reducing administrative costs by over 50%. The platform's proprietary demand-based booking system facilitates easy short-term rentals for various workspace needs.