Pre-seed-focused lead firm operating as a collective product-studio of creative technologists with hardware/frontier-tech experience, deeply building companies via recruiting, product strategy, early culture and pattern recognition for physical‑digital emerging ventures. The firm continues to build its presence across the venture capital landscape.
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Seed/early-phase AI-native business software investor making ~7 new investments yearly, originated the Diversity Rider to include underrepresented investors, and pursues fewer-bets, deeper relationships; 60% reach Series B/C. With a disciplined investment approach, the team drives value for both founders and investors.
Seed investor making repeatable first institutional checks ($100K–$500K) into pre-vetted, capital-efficient tech-enabled startup ventures (biotech to industrial AI) via a proprietary curated deal network and Wall Street finance discipline. Through targeted capital deployment, the fund plays an active role in the startup ecosystem.
Zeros in on unsexy, antiquated markets (warehousing, real estate, adult incontinence), avoids crypto/VR/drones, and runs alumni-focused Company builders Programs (Palantir, Rippling, Amazon) plus a Quit-by-Christmas support program.
Stealthy investor across frontier sectors (space, biotech, AI) making sub-$500K average checks into technically complex startup ventures with exceptional defensibility and operational guidance from GP Rob Ness’s 2% Rule. Through targeted capital deployment, the fund plays an active role in the startup ecosystem.
Nascent-stage tech fund investing only in decarbonization-aligned early-phase companies; prioritizes founders from communities hit hardest by climate change and inequality; acts as Colorado public–private bridge and uses standardized impact verification. With a disciplined investment approach, the team drives value for both founders and investors.
Nascent-stage, first-money-in partner for technically ambitious founders transforming the physical world (energy, defense, infrastructure, space, advanced manufacturing). Standing apart by underwriting elevated technical and regulatory risk.
