Participated · Seed · Jul 2026

Cableteque provides a domain-specific AI platform that ingests unstructured blueprints and PDFs, normalizes BOMs, consolidates material sourcing, supplier pricing, and labor estimation, and delivers end-to-end quoting workflows. Its Cableteque AI layer focuses on eliminating manual, spreadsheet-based processes and reducing quote turnaround times by more than 70% according to the company. The product is already in use across manufacturers, with customer testimonials noting quotes that previously took weeks can now be completed in one to two days. Cableteque was founded by industry veteran Arik Vrobel out of his prior business El‑Com Systems and emphasizes building a defensible data moat for the $100B wire harness market. The company reported 300% year-to-date growth and plans to use the seed capital to scale its platform and expand operations across SMB and enterprise customers.

Participated · Seed · May 2026

Watt is developing signal infrastructure aimed at powering AI agents by making behavioral and relationship data accessible in plain language. Its graph reportedly contains 120,000 behavioral signals across 15 trillion relationships, covering 250 million identities and 60 million businesses. The company says this data surface lets a single Signal Engineer accomplish work that previously required a 200-person data team. Watt's three founders met through The Lighthouse and continue to operate from its offices, with ties to the Nashville community. The startup recently raised a $4.3M pre-seed to advance its product and scale operations. Leadership frames the effort as the start of a long-term plan to put valuable signals into the hands of builders and to grow into a large company.

Participated · Series A · Feb 2026

Circadian Risk develops scenario-based, dynamic risk analysis software that gives enterprises real-time visibility into physical security threats, compliance gaps, and overall risk exposure across distributed facilities. The cloud platform combines online and offline assessments with interactive dashboards and scored visualizations so security teams can prioritize actions and communicate risk internally. Customers include some of the world’s most sophisticated organizations that historically relied on manual, fragmented processes to track risk. The Ann Arbor-based company has demonstrated customer traction that impressed repeat backers such as 11 Tribes and Tamiami Angel Funds. With fresh capital, management plans to refine its go-to-market strategy, expand the development team, and integrate generative AI features into the platform. Proceeds will also fund a larger client success organization to deepen industry expertise and accelerate enterprise adoption across multiple verticals. To date, the company has raised at least $6 million in institutional funding.

Led · Seed · Sep 2025

Founded in early 2024 by David Berg, CommanderAI positions itself as the “Salesforce for the waste management industry.” Its software combines CRM functionality with an AI-driven data engine that surfaces hard-to-find leads—such as small, offline businesses and new construction projects—allowing waste haulers, dumpster rental firms, recyclers, and related operators to sell more efficiently. The platform is optimized for the contract structures and data nuances specific to waste management and is currently gaining traction with mid- to large-sized regional haulers, particularly in medical and hazardous waste. Future product plans include integrated mapping, marketing, and routing features, with ambitions to expand into adjacent industrial verticals once a foothold in waste is secured. Berg aims for CommanderAI to become the lead-generation and tooling backbone for roughly 30% of the U.S. waste management market. No revenue or user figures were disclosed in the article, but the company notes that the broader U.S. waste management sector generated over $100 billion in 2024 and remains under-served by dedicated software vendors.

Participated · Seed · Mar 2024

Gemist offers a white-labelled, full-stack SaaS platform with a proprietary 3D visualisation engine that renders photorealistic custom jewellery in real time. The product supports real-time 3D styling, dynamic pricing, and a fully brandable interface across web, tablet, and mobile that integrates with existing e-commerce stacks. The company plans to expand product development into dynamic pricing, advanced rendering, and omnichannel commerce integrations. Gemist reports customers design more than 14,000 custom pieces weekly and says partner brands can accelerate sales cycles by up to 400% and increase average order value by 300%. The company has raised $9M to date, including a $6M seed round led by Entrada Ventures with participation from The Artemis Fund and Collide Capital. Gemist was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in Los Angeles. Gemist is a vertical SaaS solution for the jewelry industry that licenses technology to allow jewelry brands to engage consumers in a more personal buying experience. Its Customize, Stack, and Try-On SaaS solutions have generated increased consumer engagement, higher conversion rates, larger average order values, and improved final-mile sales, and can be integrated into existing websites and branding. Founder Madeline Fraser built Gemist to make online jewelry shopping more visual, engaging, and fun while helping independent jewelers stay competitive. The company targets a large market: the global jewelry market was worth $300B in 2023 and is projected to reach $340B by 2025, with independent jewelers driving 70% of 2023 value and 85% of jewelers being SMBs. Consumer research cited in the articles shows 62% of consumers made online jewelry purchases in the past year, though many still prefer in-person purchases and often begin their journeys online. Gemist recently closed a $3M priced seed round to support its mission to disrupt the jewelry industry and help SMB jewelers access industry-specific digital solutions. Gemist is a U.S.-based fine jewelry brand and digital platform that combines design technology with a try-on-at-home model to let consumers customize and test jewelry before buying. The platform provides complimentary replicas for customers to evaluate fit and style prior to purchase. All pieces are handmade in Los Angeles using responsibly sourced materials and ethical practices. Gemist emphasizes personalization and aims to change consumer shopping behavior in the fine jewelry market. The company is led by Founder and CEO Madeline Fraser and has strategic partnerships with industry players such as De Beers Group Ventures. The recent financing will support scaling Gemist’s growth as an experiential digital jewelry platform.