Sputnik ATX

Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Sputnik ATX is a venture capital fund that invests in early-stage startups led by maker-founders. It provides not only capital but also training and experience to help these companies win and grow. The fund's portfolio spans various industries, including revolutionary podcasting analytics and cat care.

Amanda Eakin

Principal

Austin Longoria

Associate

Oksana Malysheva

Managing Partner

Joe Merrill

General Partner

120 past transactions

Kargoplex

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Kargoplex is a logistics technology company that simplifies global air and ocean shipping for small and medium-sized businesses. It operates a platform that connects these businesses with freight forwarders, offering services such as cargo consolidation, real-time pricing, customs clearance, secure payments, and real-time tracking. By streamlining these processes, Kargoplex helps reduce shipping costs and improve operational efficiency for its clients.

ParaDocs Health

Pre Seed Round in 2024
ParaDocs Health is a technology company dedicated to enhancing the patient-doctor relationship and improving healthcare outcomes. It specializes in developing a chronic disease management platform that streamlines patient record creation and sharing, automates data entry, and facilitates electronic signatures. This platform aims to reduce administrative burdens, enhance patient care quality, and lower healthcare costs by enabling value-based care models.

PeerBie

Seed Round in 2024
PeerBie is an AI-powered team collaboration platform that unifies messaging, project management, and workflow automation to boost productivity for distributed teams across industries. Headquartered in the United States, it consolidates email, phone, and chat into a single interface to reduce tool fatigue and streamline communication. The platform supports planning and execution with real-time task tracking, deadlines, and goal alignment, and enables custom workflows that automate milestones, hiring processes, and other business flows. AI-assisted automation and live dashboards provide insights into performance, project progress, and key metrics. It is scalable for small to midsize businesses and small enterprises, with mobile access to support on-the-go collaboration.

Rex - K12

Seed Round in 2024
Rex is a AI based SaaS K-12 Computer Science Curriculum Platform for K-12 schools. It is a SaaS based platform that enables any teacher to teach Computer Science. We also provide remote CS teachers.

Handraise

Seed Round in 2023
Handraise leverages AI to unlock insights from news data, helping businesses identify growth opportunities by tracking leads and targeting qualified prospects.

Afforai

Seed Round in 2023
Afforai is a comprehensive digital workspace focused on enhancing the writing and research processes. The company provides tools designed to facilitate various aspects of research, including the Afforai Reference Manager, Afforai Cite, Afforai Notebook, and an AI-powered Research Assistant. These tools assist users in literature reviews, generating concise summaries, and interpreting complex topics across multiple languages. By harnessing AI capabilities, Afforai aims to streamline the research journey, enabling users to sift through extensive documents effectively and produce high-quality work. The company's mission is to transform writing and research into an engaging and enjoyable experience.

Afforai

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Afforai is a comprehensive digital workspace focused on enhancing the writing and research processes. The company provides tools designed to facilitate various aspects of research, including the Afforai Reference Manager, Afforai Cite, Afforai Notebook, and an AI-powered Research Assistant. These tools assist users in literature reviews, generating concise summaries, and interpreting complex topics across multiple languages. By harnessing AI capabilities, Afforai aims to streamline the research journey, enabling users to sift through extensive documents effectively and produce high-quality work. The company's mission is to transform writing and research into an engaging and enjoyable experience.

Shmoody

Seed Round in 2023
Shmoody is a mobile application that supports mental health, focusing on depression, anxiety, and related conditions. The platform offers cognitive behavioral therapy-based programs, mood-boosting tools, community-based support, and weekly challenges designed to prompt action and personal development. It aims to improve users' mood in the short term while elevating overall well-being over time. Shmoody was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Texas, United States.

Savimbo

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Savimbo facilitates fair-trade climate credits by collaborating with small farmers and Indigenous communities in tropical forests. It incentivizes reforestation and conservation efforts, generating carbon, biodiversity, and water credits for resale. Savimbo also supports these communities through land rights initiatives and market access.

Prospect1

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Prospect1 is an athletic management company that empowers soccer players worldwide by providing them with access to essential resources and opportunities for recruitment by professional teams. The company's platform aims to equalize opportunities for young athletes, particularly those from underserved countries, by bridging the gap between talent and necessary resources. Utilizing a data-driven development approach, Prospect1 supports institutions and coaches in tracking the physical and mental performance of athletes. By giving talented youth the training and connections needed to pursue professional careers in soccer, Prospect1 not only enhances individual prospects but also fosters community development and improved quality of life.

ContextQA

Pre Seed Round in 2023
ContextQA is an AI-driven platform for end-to-end software testing automation. It enables no-code test case generation, auto-healing, visual regression, and root-cause analysis. The platform supports multiple types of testing, including functional, API, accessibility, security, performance, cross-browser, and cross-device tests. It integrates with major platforms like JIRA, Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and offers webhook integration.

Polygraf

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Polygraf Inc. specializes in AI-powered data integrity monitoring and governance solutions for organizations utilizing AI tools. It helps mitigate risks such as confidential data leakage, breaches, and fake content by providing advanced, locally deployed solutions that ensure secure AI adoption and compliance with evolving regulations.

Mercurial AI

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Mercurial AI is a medical technology company that specializes in developing advanced artificial intelligence and computer vision solutions aimed at enhancing treatment planning in healthcare. The company's platform is designed to assist healthcare providers by incorporating omic and image-based data to create tailored treatment plans, particularly for cancer patients, including those with breast cancer. By offering tools that standardize and accelerate the formation of treatment plans, Mercurial AI enables physicians and patients to make informed, data-driven decisions, ultimately improving patient outcomes. Their commitment to utilizing a data-driven, equitable approach positions them to significantly impact various areas of medicine beyond cancer treatment.

Cognitive View

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Cognitive View specializes in AI governance and compliance. Its platform helps organizations build, monitor, and scale responsible AI systems by automating policy generation, risk scoring, and audit readiness tools. This enables businesses to meet regulatory requirements, manage AI risks, and ensure trustworthy AI practices.

Savimbo

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Savimbo facilitates fair-trade climate credits by collaborating with small farmers and Indigenous communities in tropical forests. It incentivizes reforestation and conservation efforts, generating carbon, biodiversity, and water credits for resale. Savimbo also supports these communities through land rights initiatives and market access.

Maerospace

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Maerospace specializes in maritime intelligence, offering a comprehensive suite of services and solutions. They provide site assessments, system installation and commissioning, training for customers and regional partners, and both on-site and remote maintenance. Their key product is an over-the-horizon radar system that accurately predicts global ship positions, significantly improving upon traditional methods. This platform enhances understanding of real-time maritime activity and enables proactive responses to potential anomalies, serving applications such as homeland security, anti-smuggling, anti-piracy, environmental protection, and port security.

BrightPay

Pre Seed Round in 2022
BrightPay is a health-tech payments platform that serves healthcare providers by enabling transparent pricing and streamlined patient billing and payments. The platform supports easy generation of hospital bills, online payments, and verification of insurance, helping providers present clear pricing and reduce administrative friction. Through mobile applications and online interfaces, patients can view care costs, obtain bills, and complete payments conveniently from their devices. BrightPay targets the health sector, integrating billing, payments, and insurance verification to simplify administrative workflows, improve patient experience, and speed reimbursement. By combining pricing transparency with accessible payment options, BrightPay helps providers offer a straightforward financial experience for patients while maintaining efficient cash flow.

Silabuz

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Silabuz helps businesses identify and develop tech talent within their existing workforce. By assessing employees' skills and providing upskilling solutions, Silabuz enables companies to reduce recruitment costs by up to 70% while promoting internal career growth for tech job seekers without traditional higher education.

Swoovy

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Swoovy is a developer of a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform designed to enhance employee volunteerism within organizations. The platform facilitates the booking of volunteer events, whether remote or in-person, while enabling employees to connect with colleagues who share similar interests. By aligning corporate initiatives with individual employee passions, Swoovy aims to boost corporate social responsibility and engagement, ultimately helping organizations attract and retain top talent. Additionally, the platform allows companies to track the impact of their volunteer efforts, contributing to reduced turnover and increased profitability.

Chi'lantro BBQ

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Chi'lantro BBQ is a Korean barbecue restaurant that serves rapid food. They offer offers hot french fries with homemade caramelized kimchi, Korean barbeque topped with fresh cilantro and onion, sesame seeds, and drizzled.

Scoop

Pre Seed Round in 2022
At Scoop, our vision is to build the easiest way for communities to engage and grow. Scoop is transforming the way communities connect, engage, and thrive. Our platform empowers seamless collaboration and meaningful communication, making it easy for members to stay informed, interact, and grow together. Designed with simplicity and scalability in mind, Scoop brings community engagement and growth to the forefront, uniting groups in one powerful hub. Join Scoop and experience the easiest way for communities to come together and flourish.

Mystro Analytics

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Mystro utilizes state of the art analytics to provide efficiencies and organizational performance reporting. Gain insight as to which unit KPIs require your attention, and how that reflects on the overall organizational performance

NKENNE

Pre Seed Round in 2022
NKENNE is a mobile application dedicated to fostering a social network for African language learners and speakers. The company aims to create an engaging community that encourages individuals to connect and support one another in their language learning journey. Its platform offers a variety of learning tools, including lesson plans, games, flashcards, and progress trackers, which enhance the educational experience. Additionally, users can interact with native speakers through chat options and receive geolocated notifications that inform them of relevant destinations nearby. By promoting language learning and cultural exchange, NKENNE seeks to uplift individuals and dispel myths about the African continent.

AsisVisa

Pre Seed Round in 2022
AsisVisa is a startup that offers a web-based platform to help Latino immigrants prepare and file immigration applications. The platform provides automated legal guidance and interactive tools that guide users through form completion, submission, and real-time assistance, enabling secure, self-directed control over their immigration process.

Cashaam

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Cashaam operates an online platform connecting buyers and sellers of digital marketing services. It offers AI-powered tools for social media marketing, enabling micro-entrepreneurs to establish global e-commerce businesses with minimal setup.

Piggyback Network

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Piggyback Network is a youth transportation service that connects families by matching parents and guardians based on existing driving routes. Utilizing a RoutePool approach, the company fosters a community-driven platform that simplifies the process of sharing rides among trusted families. By facilitating family match and transportation scheduling, Piggyback Network offers a closed-group ride-sharing experience at an affordable price, making it accessible to neighborhoods. This innovative service aims to alleviate transportation challenges for families, allowing them to maintain active lifestyles and support their children's needs.

Kadogo

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Kadogo operates an online platform that facilitates tax-free investment returns for businesses and employees by establishing Kadogo Accounts on demand. Additionally, the company runs a charity donations platform designed to incentivize users to contribute more to charitable causes. Through this platform, users can earn cashback rewards and other benefits upon successful donations, allowing them to choose their preferred charities and donate according to their preferences.

Voltaage

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Voltaage is a geospatial intelligence company that optimizes electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. It uses machine learning algorithms to analyze unstructured data, enabling operators to identify optimal locations for charging stations, predict demand, and maximize utilization.

Handraiser

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Handraiser is political campaign management software. They offer services for apps, voter relationship management to communicate with supporters and volunteers, and tracking the results.

Backtracks

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Backtracks, Inc. is a podcast analytics and hosting platform founded in 2016 and based in Austin, Texas. The company provides podcast publishers and advertisers with actionable data and insights to enhance content targeting and audience engagement. Its platform features verified and standardized analytics applicable to any podcast, a customizable audio player, and up-to-date rankings, all designed to help audio publishers and advertisers understand and expand their audience and revenue without compromising personally identifiable information. Backtracks is distinguished by its highly technical team, which has a diverse background in audio production, software development, and e-commerce solutions.

Growth Channel

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Growth Channel Inc. is a technology company that specializes in marketing channel management software, primarily catering to startups and small businesses. The company's software provides tailored marketing plans, including custom personas, content suggestions, ad targeting, performance indicators, and other strategic insights. Additionally, Growth Channel offers a variety of resources such as a growth library, customer journey templates, and growth hacking templates to support its clients. Founded in 2017 and based in Austin, Texas, Growth Channel leverages artificial intelligence to optimize advertising performance and facilitate the micro-targeting of niche audiences. Its programmatic advertising platform enhances marketing efforts by creating detailed customer profiles and measuring campaign effectiveness across various industries, including eCommerce, education, real estate, and technology. Through its innovative solutions, Growth Channel aims to improve financial performance and decision-making for its clients.

Fila Manila

Seed Round in 2021
Fila Manila develops and markets Filipino-inspired food products for the Asian-American community, starting with sauces and spreads that capture iconic Filipino flavors. The company positions itself as a Filipino-American food platform, offering clean-label sauces inspired by multiple cuisines to allow consumers to enjoy dishes from Chinese, Indian, Spanish, and American culinary traditions in one place.

Lodgeur

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Lodgeur is a prop-tech company that helps apartment building owners increase cash flow and property value by converting vacant units into furnished stays on flexible terms. It manages these units to attract traveling professionals and digital nomads, offering the consistency of a hotel with the space and practicality of a home. By monetizing underutilized apartments through managed, furnished accommodations, Lodgeur provides owners with a streamlined occupancy solution and enhanced revenue.

Ease

Seed Round in 2021
Ease is building the clinical practice and fintech infrastructure to power the future of private practices. Ease is a corporate card that helps clinician entrepreneurs start, grow, and manage private practices. We provide everything clinicians need to form new tech-enabled businesses, from automating business entities, licensing, credentialing, and banking to customizing practice management workflows that are end-to-end HIPAA-compliant.

Patient Sortal

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Patient Sortal is a community-based organization focused on supporting individuals reintegrating into society after incarceration by providing essential healthcare services. It employs a blockchain-based data management system to digitize medical records and connect returning citizens with qualified healthcare providers seamlessly. By streamlining the process, Patient Sortal eliminates unnecessary duplicate assessments, appointments, and medication prescription refills, thereby reducing overall healthcare costs per patient. The organization emphasizes evidence-based, data-driven approaches to population health and care management, ensuring that individuals have access to continuous medical care during their transition back into the community. Through these efforts, Patient Sortal addresses critical healthcare challenges faced by this vulnerable population.

ImagineX

Pre Seed Round in 2021
ImagineX operates a self-service virtual reality platform that creates digital twins of unbuilt properties, accessible via web and VR app. With over 25,000 users, the platform aims to generate leads for property developers.

Shmoody

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Shmoody is a mobile application that supports mental health, focusing on depression, anxiety, and related conditions. The platform offers cognitive behavioral therapy-based programs, mood-boosting tools, community-based support, and weekly challenges designed to prompt action and personal development. It aims to improve users' mood in the short term while elevating overall well-being over time. Shmoody was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Texas, United States.

TeacherTalent

Pre Seed Round in 2021
TeacherTalent is a United States-based company that operates an online job matching platform aimed at enhancing the recruitment process for school districts. The company leverages big data analytics and artificial intelligence to streamline hiring by collecting and analyzing data from various sources. TeacherTalent's platform screens resumes, predicts teacher effectiveness, and matches qualified educators with schools that require their specific skills. By simplifying the hiring process, TeacherTalent enables educational institutions to connect with the best teachers, ultimately improving the quality of education provided. Since December 2018, TeacherTalent has functioned as a subsidiary of EBQuickstart LLC.

Elite Sweets

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Elite Sweets is a manufacturer of protein-packed donuts that are supposed to be a healthier alternative to sweets. The company's donuts are baked, gluten-free, protein-packed, and produced with low-sugar and keto-friendly ingredients, allowing customers to enjoy treats regardless of their diet or health situation.

Patient Sortal

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Patient Sortal is a community-based organization focused on supporting individuals reintegrating into society after incarceration by providing essential healthcare services. It employs a blockchain-based data management system to digitize medical records and connect returning citizens with qualified healthcare providers seamlessly. By streamlining the process, Patient Sortal eliminates unnecessary duplicate assessments, appointments, and medication prescription refills, thereby reducing overall healthcare costs per patient. The organization emphasizes evidence-based, data-driven approaches to population health and care management, ensuring that individuals have access to continuous medical care during their transition back into the community. Through these efforts, Patient Sortal addresses critical healthcare challenges faced by this vulnerable population.

CribMD

Seed Round in 2021
CribMD facilitates convenient and safe medical consultations through its telemedicine platform. It offers subscription-based digital healthcare services, allowing patients to schedule appointments via its app for affordable care delivered directly to their homes.

Vertalo

Series A in 2021
Vertalo is a digital transfer platform that facilitates the connection and functionality within the digital asset economy. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including investor onboarding, cap table management, and compliance solutions, enabling issuers to tokenize their assets and manage investor relations effectively. By providing a platform that allows assets to be securely stored in blockchain wallets and traded in real-time, Vertalo enhances liquidity opportunities for both issuers and investors. The platform also supports features such as portable eligibility and keyless wallets, ensuring that securities are prepared for trading on any compatible alternative trading system (ATS). Through its collaboration with a network of broker-dealers, Vertalo streamlines the process of bringing digital assets to market.

POP

Pre Seed Round in 2021
POP is a company that specializes in creating genuine connections between people and brands through the strategic use of creativity and technology. It offers a range of services including digital advertising, online advertising, campaign development, and marketing solutions tailored for brands of all sizes. By focusing on the thoughtful application of these services, POP aims to foster meaningful partnerships between its clients and their customers, enhancing engagement and brand loyalty.

Saveday

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Saveday is dedicated to addressing the retirement crisis in the United States by providing accessible retirement planning solutions for small- and mid-sized businesses. The company offers 401(k) plans at no cost to employers, enabling employees to save for retirement effortlessly and affordably. Its platform combines various assets within a portfolio, aiming to maximize returns while minimizing risk. In addition to serving as an advisor and administrator, Saveday acts as a broker-dealer for clients' retirement plans, facilitating automatic savings for self-employed individuals, small business owners, and their employees. Through its innovative approach, Saveday empowers working Americans to secure a dignified retirement.

FuelGems

Seed Round in 2021
FuelGems is a developer of an innovative carbon-based fuel additive that enhances the performance and cleanliness of gasoline, diesel, and bio-fuels used across various modes of transportation and electricity generation. This powerful additive can reduce fuel consumption by up to 9% and decrease greenhouse gas emissions and harmful pollutants by as much as 50%. Remarkably, only 1-5 grams of the additive is required to treat 260 gallons of fuel, making it significantly more efficient than many competing products. The additive not only improves fuel efficiency but also enhances engine lubrication and extends the lifespan of engine components. FuelGems’ product is designed for ease of use, allowing anyone from transport operators to gas station managers to incorporate it into their fuel supply. As the demand for cleaner fuel solutions grows, FuelGems positions itself to play a vital role in addressing the environmental challenges posed by traditional fuels.

Kanthaka

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Kanthaka is an app that connects users with on-demand personal trainers. It combines advanced technology with the health and wellness industry, offering personalized sessions for yoga, pilates, boxing, and more. The platform aims to inspire human connection and help users achieve a healthier lifestyle at their own pace and convenience.

Nitex

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Nitex is a B2B platform focused on the sustainable garments supply chain, designed to streamline the production process for fashion retailers. It offers a comprehensive solution that integrates product design, development, compliance, order tracking, and insurance within a single platform. By operating a design studio, Nitex facilitates collaboration among sustainable clothing brands, allowing them to create comfortable, trendy designs tailored to their specific needs. This approach enables clothing companies to establish and manage their entire supply chain effectively while promoting sustainable practices and supporting business scalability.

Saveday

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Saveday is dedicated to addressing the retirement crisis in the United States by providing accessible retirement planning solutions for small- and mid-sized businesses. The company offers 401(k) plans at no cost to employers, enabling employees to save for retirement effortlessly and affordably. Its platform combines various assets within a portfolio, aiming to maximize returns while minimizing risk. In addition to serving as an advisor and administrator, Saveday acts as a broker-dealer for clients' retirement plans, facilitating automatic savings for self-employed individuals, small business owners, and their employees. Through its innovative approach, Saveday empowers working Americans to secure a dignified retirement.

Saveday

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Saveday is dedicated to addressing the retirement crisis in the United States by providing accessible retirement planning solutions for small- and mid-sized businesses. The company offers 401(k) plans at no cost to employers, enabling employees to save for retirement effortlessly and affordably. Its platform combines various assets within a portfolio, aiming to maximize returns while minimizing risk. In addition to serving as an advisor and administrator, Saveday acts as a broker-dealer for clients' retirement plans, facilitating automatic savings for self-employed individuals, small business owners, and their employees. Through its innovative approach, Saveday empowers working Americans to secure a dignified retirement.

Handsome App

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Handsome App is a professional networking platform specifically designed for beauty professionals, launched in 2018 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. The application allows beauty and barber professionals to create digital portfolios, engage with a community by posting questions and receiving answers, and discover career opportunities. Through its features, users can apply for jobs and enhance their industry credibility, making it a valuable tool for networking and career development in the beauty sector.

Rex - K12

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Rex is a AI based SaaS K-12 Computer Science Curriculum Platform for K-12 schools. It is a SaaS based platform that enables any teacher to teach Computer Science. We also provide remote CS teachers.

Ease

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Ease is building the clinical practice and fintech infrastructure to power the future of private practices. Ease is a corporate card that helps clinician entrepreneurs start, grow, and manage private practices. We provide everything clinicians need to form new tech-enabled businesses, from automating business entities, licensing, credentialing, and banking to customizing practice management workflows that are end-to-end HIPAA-compliant.

WooStudy

Pre Seed Round in 2021
WooStudy is a global Edtech platform that connects schools with students for admissions and online courses. It offers a SaaS solution with reverse auto-matchmaking, social media integration, automated chatbot engagement, and community building features at an affordable cost.

Cleanster

Seed Round in 2021
Cleanster connects property owners and managers with top-rated cleaners for homes, short-term rentals, and offices. It integrates with Airbnb and other management software systems for automated cleaning services.

CribMD

Pre Seed Round in 2021
CribMD facilitates convenient and safe medical consultations through its telemedicine platform. It offers subscription-based digital healthcare services, allowing patients to schedule appointments via its app for affordable care delivered directly to their homes.

M Aerospace RTC

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2018, M Aerospace RTC is an aerospace company based in Austin, Texas. It specializes in large-scale metal 3D printing technology and services, offering a wide range of metal materials and the capacity to produce large pieces.

Backtracks

Seed Round in 2021
Backtracks, Inc. is a podcast analytics and hosting platform founded in 2016 and based in Austin, Texas. The company provides podcast publishers and advertisers with actionable data and insights to enhance content targeting and audience engagement. Its platform features verified and standardized analytics applicable to any podcast, a customizable audio player, and up-to-date rankings, all designed to help audio publishers and advertisers understand and expand their audience and revenue without compromising personally identifiable information. Backtracks is distinguished by its highly technical team, which has a diverse background in audio production, software development, and e-commerce solutions.

Rex - K12

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Rex is a AI based SaaS K-12 Computer Science Curriculum Platform for K-12 schools. It is a SaaS based platform that enables any teacher to teach Computer Science. We also provide remote CS teachers.

Savvi Insurance

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Combining the latest in Smart Home technology with modernized and enhanced protection, Savvi offers a whole new kind of home insurance. Along with our enhanced coverage, our smart home technology prevents losses, keeps you safe and saves you money.

Bonsai

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Bonsai is a technology company focused on enhancing the online shopping experience by integrating commerce directly into content. Founded in 2016, it originally started as a streetwear news app and evolved into a platform that partners with 30 publishers and incorporates 1,200 brands. Bonsai's discovery commerce technology enables users to buy products seamlessly while engaging with content, allowing them to complete purchases in just two taps. This innovative approach not only facilitates immediate transactions when consumer interest peaks but also provides publishers with a revenue model that reduces reliance on intrusive advertisements. By streamlining the path from product discovery to purchase, Bonsai aims to transform how consumers shop online.

Datum

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Datum operates a decentralized and distributed high-performance NOSQL database that utilizes blockchain technology to ensure secure, private, and anonymous data storage. This innovative platform allows users to back up structured data from various sources, including social networks, wearables, smart home devices, and other Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Additionally, Datum features a marketplace that empowers users to share or sell their data on their own terms, facilitating a safe exchange and trade of information. By prioritizing user privacy and control, Datum aims to redefine how individuals manage and monetize their personal data.

MOD

Pre Seed Round in 2020
MOD Worldwide is a design company that specializes in branding and design services. The firm focuses on uncovering the essence of experiences to influence behaviors and achieve results. Its offerings encompass brand storytelling, strategic consulting, behavioral neuroscience, and video production, aiming to create impactful narratives and strategies for clients. Through a combination of creative and analytical approaches, MOD strives to enhance brand engagement and drive meaningful outcomes.

Saveday

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Saveday is dedicated to addressing the retirement crisis in the United States by providing accessible retirement planning solutions for small- and mid-sized businesses. The company offers 401(k) plans at no cost to employers, enabling employees to save for retirement effortlessly and affordably. Its platform combines various assets within a portfolio, aiming to maximize returns while minimizing risk. In addition to serving as an advisor and administrator, Saveday acts as a broker-dealer for clients' retirement plans, facilitating automatic savings for self-employed individuals, small business owners, and their employees. Through its innovative approach, Saveday empowers working Americans to secure a dignified retirement.

Nitex

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Nitex is a B2B platform focused on the sustainable garments supply chain, designed to streamline the production process for fashion retailers. It offers a comprehensive solution that integrates product design, development, compliance, order tracking, and insurance within a single platform. By operating a design studio, Nitex facilitates collaboration among sustainable clothing brands, allowing them to create comfortable, trendy designs tailored to their specific needs. This approach enables clothing companies to establish and manage their entire supply chain effectively while promoting sustainable practices and supporting business scalability.

Trashbots

Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2017 and based in Austin, Texas, Trashbots offers innovative robotics and coding platforms designed for individuals and educational institutions. Their core products include Trashbot, a multifunctional robot for invention and adaptation; TBlocks, a simplified coding language; and TBuild, guided tutorials and project ideas. Trashbots aims to make engineering and programming accessible by enabling students to develop problem-solving skills and enhance creativity using everyday materials.

InstaCEI

Pre Seed Round in 2020
InstaCEI, LLC is a software development company focused on providing innovative solutions for the highway and construction industries. Founded in 2018 and based in Houston, Texas, the company has created a software platform that enables transportation engineers and construction inspectors to enhance project management through digital tools. InstaCEI's solution allows users to visualize horizontal alignment and roadway stationing within project limits, facilitating real-time data sharing and collaboration among project stakeholders. The software incorporates features such as stationing viewers, photo stamping tools, and GPS tracking, which streamline field operations and improve safety. By digitizing project data and moving away from manual processes, InstaCEI's technology aims to reduce errors and significantly lower costs for the construction industry.

Productable

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Productable Inc., established in 2019, is headquartered in Austin, Texas. It develops an innovation management platform designed to streamline organizational processes and enhance experimental outcomes across projects. The company empowers businesses to increase their return on innovation investments by providing a comprehensive solution that caters to both top-down leadership needs for reporting and insights, and bottom-up innovators' requirements for process and tools to scale ideas into solutions. Founded by Rachel Kuhr Conn, who previously developed the Productable process as academic research at institutions like MIT and perfected it across various corporations, the platform is built on a patent-pending SaaS solution known as Portfolio Innovation. This approach fosters an ecosystem that promotes transformation, tackling innovation from multiple angles to benefit organizations of all sizes.

Check

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Check is a company based in Austin, Texas, that provides a virtual communication platform designed to enhance interactions between governments and citizens. Its primary offering, the Check app, facilitates safe and efficient communication between police officers and motorists during traffic stops, aiming to reduce stress for both parties involved. The platform is particularly focused on protecting historically discriminated minorities and fostering trust and transparency in law enforcement interactions, thereby contributing to stronger community ties.

Bonsai

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Bonsai is an Austin, Texas-based company that specializes in artificial intelligence software solutions designed to enhance customer service operations. The company develops a platform that automates back-end processes by learning from various sources, including responses, documentation, help videos, and user inquiries. This technology enables the generation of improved responses in real time, facilitating a more efficient customer support experience. By creating a dynamic knowledge base, Bonsai empowers knowledge workers in sales, marketing, and customer support to quickly access intelligent answers, ultimately helping to resolve inquiries and close tickets more effectively.

Growth Channel

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Growth Channel Inc. is a technology company that specializes in marketing channel management software, primarily catering to startups and small businesses. The company's software provides tailored marketing plans, including custom personas, content suggestions, ad targeting, performance indicators, and other strategic insights. Additionally, Growth Channel offers a variety of resources such as a growth library, customer journey templates, and growth hacking templates to support its clients. Founded in 2017 and based in Austin, Texas, Growth Channel leverages artificial intelligence to optimize advertising performance and facilitate the micro-targeting of niche audiences. Its programmatic advertising platform enhances marketing efforts by creating detailed customer profiles and measuring campaign effectiveness across various industries, including eCommerce, education, real estate, and technology. Through its innovative solutions, Growth Channel aims to improve financial performance and decision-making for its clients.

Kanthaka

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Kanthaka is an app that connects users with on-demand personal trainers. It combines advanced technology with the health and wellness industry, offering personalized sessions for yoga, pilates, boxing, and more. The platform aims to inspire human connection and help users achieve a healthier lifestyle at their own pace and convenience.

Kanthaka

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Kanthaka is an app that connects users with on-demand personal trainers. It combines advanced technology with the health and wellness industry, offering personalized sessions for yoga, pilates, boxing, and more. The platform aims to inspire human connection and help users achieve a healthier lifestyle at their own pace and convenience.

Vybe Software

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Vybe Software LLC is an innovative company specializing in artificial intelligence and machine learning to develop mobile and web applications. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Nashua, New Hampshire, Vybe Software's flagship platform, LEIA, allows users to create customized websites simply by using voice commands. This unique approach aims to transform the do-it-yourself website creation market by enabling users to build aesthetically pleasing and functional websites in a matter of seconds.

Backtracks

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Backtracks, Inc. is a podcast analytics and hosting platform founded in 2016 and based in Austin, Texas. The company provides podcast publishers and advertisers with actionable data and insights to enhance content targeting and audience engagement. Its platform features verified and standardized analytics applicable to any podcast, a customizable audio player, and up-to-date rankings, all designed to help audio publishers and advertisers understand and expand their audience and revenue without compromising personally identifiable information. Backtracks is distinguished by its highly technical team, which has a diverse background in audio production, software development, and e-commerce solutions.

Prospect1

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Prospect1 is an athletic management company that empowers soccer players worldwide by providing them with access to essential resources and opportunities for recruitment by professional teams. The company's platform aims to equalize opportunities for young athletes, particularly those from underserved countries, by bridging the gap between talent and necessary resources. Utilizing a data-driven development approach, Prospect1 supports institutions and coaches in tracking the physical and mental performance of athletes. By giving talented youth the training and connections needed to pursue professional careers in soccer, Prospect1 not only enhances individual prospects but also fosters community development and improved quality of life.

Mod Tech Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Mod Tech Labs is an AI-driven platform specializing in 3D content processing that simplifies and automates complex workflows in digital content creation. The platform boasts over 200 advanced tools that integrate into production pipelines, optimizing every phase from asset management to playback across various devices. By employing machine learning algorithms, Mod Tech Labs enhances the quality and efficiency of content for industries such as film, television, gaming, and immersive media. Its automated workflow capabilities streamline the creation process, enabling clients to minimize infrastructure costs and reduce labor hours while focusing on creative excellence. Ultimately, Mod Tech Labs empowers professionals to manage and accelerate their workflows with precision, ensuring seamless orchestration between rendering and optimization.

Patient Sortal

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Patient Sortal is a community-based organization focused on supporting individuals reintegrating into society after incarceration by providing essential healthcare services. It employs a blockchain-based data management system to digitize medical records and connect returning citizens with qualified healthcare providers seamlessly. By streamlining the process, Patient Sortal eliminates unnecessary duplicate assessments, appointments, and medication prescription refills, thereby reducing overall healthcare costs per patient. The organization emphasizes evidence-based, data-driven approaches to population health and care management, ensuring that individuals have access to continuous medical care during their transition back into the community. Through these efforts, Patient Sortal addresses critical healthcare challenges faced by this vulnerable population.

Datum

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Datum operates a decentralized and distributed high-performance NOSQL database that utilizes blockchain technology to ensure secure, private, and anonymous data storage. This innovative platform allows users to back up structured data from various sources, including social networks, wearables, smart home devices, and other Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Additionally, Datum features a marketplace that empowers users to share or sell their data on their own terms, facilitating a safe exchange and trade of information. By prioritizing user privacy and control, Datum aims to redefine how individuals manage and monetize their personal data.

MOD

Pre Seed Round in 2020
MOD Worldwide is a design company that specializes in branding and design services. The firm focuses on uncovering the essence of experiences to influence behaviors and achieve results. Its offerings encompass brand storytelling, strategic consulting, behavioral neuroscience, and video production, aiming to create impactful narratives and strategies for clients. Through a combination of creative and analytical approaches, MOD strives to enhance brand engagement and drive meaningful outcomes.

Celadyne

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Celadyne Technologies, founded in 2018 and based in Chicago, Illinois, specializes in the development of advanced nanocomposite membranes for electrolyzers and fuel cells. These membranes are engineered to facilitate efficient heat and water management, addressing critical challenges in hydrogen production. By incorporating innovative technologies, Celadyne's membranes provide advantages akin to ceramic separators, including reduced hydrogen crossover, while maintaining performance under low humidity and elevated temperature conditions. This design enhances catalyst durability and supports the hydrogen economy by offering a cost-effective solution for energy applications.

POP

Pre Seed Round in 2020
POP is a company that specializes in creating genuine connections between people and brands through the strategic use of creativity and technology. It offers a range of services including digital advertising, online advertising, campaign development, and marketing solutions tailored for brands of all sizes. By focusing on the thoughtful application of these services, POP aims to foster meaningful partnerships between its clients and their customers, enhancing engagement and brand loyalty.

Leia

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Leia specializes in eyewear-free 3D display technology. Born from research at HP Labs and Philips, their advanced optics and AI transform ordinary displays into immersive 3D experiences. They aim to make digital content as realistic as the physical world, enhancing work, play, and connectivity.

Mod Tech Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Mod Tech Labs is an AI-driven platform specializing in 3D content processing that simplifies and automates complex workflows in digital content creation. The platform boasts over 200 advanced tools that integrate into production pipelines, optimizing every phase from asset management to playback across various devices. By employing machine learning algorithms, Mod Tech Labs enhances the quality and efficiency of content for industries such as film, television, gaming, and immersive media. Its automated workflow capabilities streamline the creation process, enabling clients to minimize infrastructure costs and reduce labor hours while focusing on creative excellence. Ultimately, Mod Tech Labs empowers professionals to manage and accelerate their workflows with precision, ensuring seamless orchestration between rendering and optimization.

Kanthaka

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Kanthaka is an app that connects users with on-demand personal trainers. It combines advanced technology with the health and wellness industry, offering personalized sessions for yoga, pilates, boxing, and more. The platform aims to inspire human connection and help users achieve a healthier lifestyle at their own pace and convenience.

RxThat

Pre Seed Round in 2020
RxThat is a mobile platform that facilitates real-time comparisons of prescription drug prices across various pharmacies. It serves both patients and healthcare providers by delivering accurate pricing information based on insurance benefits or cash payment options. This functionality enables users to easily compare costs, ultimately helping patients reduce their prescription expenses. The platform is designed to streamline the management of electronic prescriptions, enhancing the overall efficiency of the prescription process while promoting cost savings for patients.

Trashbots

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2017 and based in Austin, Texas, Trashbots offers innovative robotics and coding platforms designed for individuals and educational institutions. Their core products include Trashbot, a multifunctional robot for invention and adaptation; TBlocks, a simplified coding language; and TBuild, guided tutorials and project ideas. Trashbots aims to make engineering and programming accessible by enabling students to develop problem-solving skills and enhance creativity using everyday materials.

Leia

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Leia specializes in eyewear-free 3D display technology. Born from research at HP Labs and Philips, their advanced optics and AI transform ordinary displays into immersive 3D experiences. They aim to make digital content as realistic as the physical world, enhancing work, play, and connectivity.

Vybe Software

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Vybe Software LLC is an innovative company specializing in artificial intelligence and machine learning to develop mobile and web applications. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Nashua, New Hampshire, Vybe Software's flagship platform, LEIA, allows users to create customized websites simply by using voice commands. This unique approach aims to transform the do-it-yourself website creation market by enabling users to build aesthetically pleasing and functional websites in a matter of seconds.

Signum City

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Signum City is a developer of an innovative stock market gaming application that aims to enhance financial literacy among Gen Z and Millennials. The platform allows users to trade stocks of real companies using real-time data, simulating the experience of the stock market in an engaging and interactive manner. Players engage with the app by using virtual currency to build a portfolio, compete in tournaments against friends, and complete levels that incorporate financial literacy concepts through quizzes. As users progress, they have the opportunity to earn badges and win real gift cards, making the learning process both fun and rewarding. By gamifying the stock market experience, Signum City addresses the anxieties surrounding financial literacy and empowers a generation eager to develop their money management skills and confidence.

Signum City

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Signum City is a developer of an innovative stock market gaming application that aims to enhance financial literacy among Gen Z and Millennials. The platform allows users to trade stocks of real companies using real-time data, simulating the experience of the stock market in an engaging and interactive manner. Players engage with the app by using virtual currency to build a portfolio, compete in tournaments against friends, and complete levels that incorporate financial literacy concepts through quizzes. As users progress, they have the opportunity to earn badges and win real gift cards, making the learning process both fun and rewarding. By gamifying the stock market experience, Signum City addresses the anxieties surrounding financial literacy and empowers a generation eager to develop their money management skills and confidence.

OpenTeams

Pre Seed Round in 2019
OpenTeams operates a web platform for open source contributors to develop software collaboratively, showcase their work, and secure funding. Established in 2019 and based in Houston, Texas, the company serves various stakeholders including open source partners, developers, funders, product managers, and designers.

datum

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Datum is a mobile advertising platform that allows small businesses to micro target messaging to the audiences they’re trying to serve.

Elite Sweets

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Elite Sweets is a manufacturer of protein-packed donuts that are supposed to be a healthier alternative to sweets. The company's donuts are baked, gluten-free, protein-packed, and produced with low-sugar and keto-friendly ingredients, allowing customers to enjoy treats regardless of their diet or health situation.

Uconnect

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Uconnect Esports Inc. is a platform that facilitates brand sponsorship opportunities within the esports community. Founded in 2017 and based in Katy, Texas, the company aims to enhance the collegiate esports landscape by connecting brands with esports organizations and players. Uconnect is led by experienced leaders in collegiate esports and is supported by industry veterans, positioning itself to significantly impact the growing esports market. The company's focus is on creating mutually beneficial partnerships that promote brand visibility while supporting the development of esports communities.

Handsome App

Seed Round in 2019
Handsome App is a professional networking platform specifically designed for beauty professionals, launched in 2018 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. The application allows beauty and barber professionals to create digital portfolios, engage with a community by posting questions and receiving answers, and discover career opportunities. Through its features, users can apply for jobs and enhance their industry credibility, making it a valuable tool for networking and career development in the beauty sector.

Saveday

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Saveday is dedicated to addressing the retirement crisis in the United States by providing accessible retirement planning solutions for small- and mid-sized businesses. The company offers 401(k) plans at no cost to employers, enabling employees to save for retirement effortlessly and affordably. Its platform combines various assets within a portfolio, aiming to maximize returns while minimizing risk. In addition to serving as an advisor and administrator, Saveday acts as a broker-dealer for clients' retirement plans, facilitating automatic savings for self-employed individuals, small business owners, and their employees. Through its innovative approach, Saveday empowers working Americans to secure a dignified retirement.

POP

Pre Seed Round in 2019
POP is a company that specializes in creating genuine connections between people and brands through the strategic use of creativity and technology. It offers a range of services including digital advertising, online advertising, campaign development, and marketing solutions tailored for brands of all sizes. By focusing on the thoughtful application of these services, POP aims to foster meaningful partnerships between its clients and their customers, enhancing engagement and brand loyalty.

Datum

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Datum operates a decentralized and distributed high-performance NOSQL database that utilizes blockchain technology to ensure secure, private, and anonymous data storage. This innovative platform allows users to back up structured data from various sources, including social networks, wearables, smart home devices, and other Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Additionally, Datum features a marketplace that empowers users to share or sell their data on their own terms, facilitating a safe exchange and trade of information. By prioritizing user privacy and control, Datum aims to redefine how individuals manage and monetize their personal data.

FuelGems

Seed Round in 2019
FuelGems is a developer of an innovative carbon-based fuel additive that enhances the performance and cleanliness of gasoline, diesel, and bio-fuels used across various modes of transportation and electricity generation. This powerful additive can reduce fuel consumption by up to 9% and decrease greenhouse gas emissions and harmful pollutants by as much as 50%. Remarkably, only 1-5 grams of the additive is required to treat 260 gallons of fuel, making it significantly more efficient than many competing products. The additive not only improves fuel efficiency but also enhances engine lubrication and extends the lifespan of engine components. FuelGems’ product is designed for ease of use, allowing anyone from transport operators to gas station managers to incorporate it into their fuel supply. As the demand for cleaner fuel solutions grows, FuelGems positions itself to play a vital role in addressing the environmental challenges posed by traditional fuels.
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