Verge Fund

Verge Fund, established in 2003, is a venture capital firm based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It specializes in early-stage growth investments, focusing on life science, technology, and renewable sectors within the state. The firm's principals, with a combined 43 years of experience, leverage their local knowledge and networks to identify and support high-potential startups, often at the seed stage when business plans may not be fully developed. Verge Fund aims to generate significant returns by providing capital and expertise to promising ventures in New Mexico.

Larry Lujan

General Partner

Past deals in New Mexico

IntelliCyt

Venture Round in 2015
IntelliCyt Corporation specializes in the development of high-throughput cell- and bead-based screening solutions tailored for the life sciences sector, particularly in drug discovery, antibody development, and immunology. Founded in 2006 and based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the company offers a comprehensive iQue Screener platform that integrates instrumentation, software, and reagents to facilitate high-content multiplex analysis of samples in liquid suspension. This platform is complemented by ForeCyt software for data visualization and analysis, as well as MultiCyt screening kits designed for use with iQue Screeners. IntelliCyt’s innovative technologies significantly enhance the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of detecting and measuring cells and beads, addressing critical needs in pharmaceutical and biotechnology laboratories globally. As a subsidiary of Sartorius AG, IntelliCyt continues to lead in providing solutions that meet the demands of modern life sciences research while ensuring rapid and relevant results in various applications, including phenotypic small molecule drug discovery and in vitro toxicology.

IntelliCyt

Venture Round in 2013
IntelliCyt Corporation specializes in the development of high-throughput cell- and bead-based screening solutions tailored for the life sciences sector, particularly in drug discovery, antibody development, and immunology. Founded in 2006 and based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the company offers a comprehensive iQue Screener platform that integrates instrumentation, software, and reagents to facilitate high-content multiplex analysis of samples in liquid suspension. This platform is complemented by ForeCyt software for data visualization and analysis, as well as MultiCyt screening kits designed for use with iQue Screeners. IntelliCyt’s innovative technologies significantly enhance the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of detecting and measuring cells and beads, addressing critical needs in pharmaceutical and biotechnology laboratories globally. As a subsidiary of Sartorius AG, IntelliCyt continues to lead in providing solutions that meet the demands of modern life sciences research while ensuring rapid and relevant results in various applications, including phenotypic small molecule drug discovery and in vitro toxicology.

Vibrant Corporation

Funding Round in 2008
Vibrant Corporation specializes in process compensated resonance testing (PCRT) services for the aerospace and power generation industries, as well as materials laboratories. The company offers a range of PCRT services, including process outlier screening, defect detection, manufacturing process control, life monitoring, and material property characterization. Additionally, Vibrant manufactures PCRT testing equipment and supplies inspection equipment for the automotive sector. Its technology is used for quality assurance and process capability assessment by original equipment manufacturers, as well as for in-service structural assessments and life monitoring for maintenance, repair, and overhaul organizations. Established in 1991, Vibrant Corporation is headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with facilities in the United States and Germany.

Wellkeeper

Venture Round in 2007
Wellkeeper, Inc. offers remote monitoring services tailored for independent oil and gas operators in Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. Established in 2001 and headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the company utilizes a web interface to deliver solutions including remote pump control, alarm support, and monitoring of tanks, equipment, wellheads, and saltwater disposal (SWD) sites. Wellkeeper also supplies software and hardware to facilitate the management of oil field operations. As of mid-2019, Wellkeeper operates as a subsidiary of Noralta Technologies Inc., with additional sales offices located in Midland, Texas, and Denver and Dallas, Colorado.

Sevence

Venture Round in 2006
Sevence doing business as BoomTime, sells instant and online gift certificates for its customer's Website visitors. It also involves in the online management of the existing in-store gift certificates and appointment requests, processing of gift certificates, and updating its customer services. The company is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Wellkeeper

Venture Round in 2006
Wellkeeper, Inc. offers remote monitoring services tailored for independent oil and gas operators in Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. Established in 2001 and headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the company utilizes a web interface to deliver solutions including remote pump control, alarm support, and monitoring of tanks, equipment, wellheads, and saltwater disposal (SWD) sites. Wellkeeper also supplies software and hardware to facilitate the management of oil field operations. As of mid-2019, Wellkeeper operates as a subsidiary of Noralta Technologies Inc., with additional sales offices located in Midland, Texas, and Denver and Dallas, Colorado.

ZTEC Instruments

Venture Round in 2004
ZTEC Instruments is a manufacturer based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Orlando, Florida, specializing in innovative modular wireless test products. The company designs and produces a range of electronic instruments, including modular digital oscilloscopes, waveform generators, RF frequency counters, RF power meters, and timing references. ZTEC Instruments focuses on providing versatile and efficient testing solutions for various applications within the electronics industry.
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