• Claryx

  Participated · Seed · Aug 2026

  Claryx develops genomic surveillance technology—branded CloneLink—that reads genomes of confirmed patient infections, links related cases into outbreaks, and traces each to likely sources including environmental reservoirs. The platform also builds a digital twin of a hospital from air, water and surface sampling to locate reservoirs of transmission, and Claryx says its proprietary chemistry cuts the most expensive sequencing step by more than twentyfold so continuous running is affordable. The company was founded by Kurt and Dirk Hackenberger and is based in New York, and it is already live across multiple health systems. The team highlights peer-reviewed results from a two-year study at UPMC Presbyterian that found 172 otherwise undetected outbreaks, stopped 96% of traced outbreaks, and estimated avoided infections, deaths and a 3.2-fold return on the program cost. Claryx positions itself as building a "hospital immune system" that detects transmission in real time and confirms when interventions worked. The company announced a $3.5 million pre-seed raise to scale deployments and operations.

• RetailReady

  Participated · Seed · Jun 2024

  RetailReady builds a tablet app that replaces paper warehouse manuals and delivers directed workflows to ensure orders are packed to retailer requirements. The product uses large language models to ingest shipping requirement manuals and is developing a computer-vision module to photo-capture and validate workers’ packing processes. The founders, Elle Smyth and Sarah Hamer, are recent grads of Y Combinator’s winter 2024 cohort and previously worked together at supply-chain startup Stord. RetailReady targets a roughly $40 billion retail compliance market and aims to reduce improperly shipped items and associated chargebacks. Six months after launch the company is onboarding six customers across brands, warehouses and retailers. The startup raised seed funding to hire additional employees and accelerate product and technology development.

• Unicorn Auctions

  Participated · Seed · Apr 2024

  Unicorn is a fully integrated, tech-enabled platform that lets collectors discover, buy, sell, vault, and digitally track spirits and wine via web and app. The company was founded by early Uber alumni Phil Mikhaylov (CEO) and Kenny Tsai (COO) together with Chicago hospitality veterans Cody Modeer (Chief Business Officer) and AJ Heindel (Chief Product Officer). Unicorn operates a custodial Unicorn Vault offering state-of-the-art storage, global logistics, and security while enabling digital collection management. Since inception the platform has facilitated 3.2+ million total bids, is nearing $100M in lifetime platform sales, and has vaulted hundreds of thousands of bottles. Unicorn plans to expand internationally, add new categories and business lines, grow its Chicago-based team, broaden marketing, and further develop the platform. In 2024 it will offer industry analytics, market insights, valuations, and invest in blockchain and RFID technology to provide proof of ownership and enable digital transactions globally.

• Delivery Collective

  Participated · Equity · Apr 2024

  Delivery Collective provides a merchant-first delivery infrastructure that aims to decentralize local commerce by connecting merchants and customers directly without middlemen. The company offers white-label, multi-category delivery technology and operational infrastructure that requires no capital expense from merchants. Its platform supplies last-mile delivery capability so local merchants can engage loyal customers directly without relying on aggregators or paying 30%+ commissions. Delivery Collective positions itself to save costs for both merchants and customers through a decentralized approach. The company is led by Bala Subramaniam and Deepak Tirumalasetty. It plans to use newly raised funds to expand operations and accelerate development efforts.

• MyPrize

  Participated · Equity · Mar 2024

  MyPrize operates a multiplayer online social casino that combines creator-led livestreaming entertainment with sweepstakes-based games and a proprietary AI personalization engine. The platform has delivered over $500M in prizes to players and is operating at a GMV run rate of more than $1.2 billion. The company is on pace for over $100M in revenue this year and says it expects to reach profitability by the end of the year. MyPrize emphasizes creator and community-driven engagement, positioning creators and streamers at the center of shared gaming experiences. The firm plans to use new capital to scale its vertically integrated technology, expand creator onboarding, enhance the core product experience, and enter new markets. MyPrize was founded by Zach Bruch in late 2023 and launched in summer 2024. MyPrize is an online crypto casino platform that enables multiplayer experiences where players can play directly alongside creators, streamers, friends, and broader communities. The company plans to launch its platform and proprietary technology this spring and emphasizes integration with streaming networks such as Twitch, Kick, and LivePeer so creators can incorporate MyPrize into their content. MyPrize operates MyPrize.com (crypto casino games for players outside the U.S.) and MyPrize.us (free-to-play social sweepstakes casino games for U.S. players) and has opened early sign-ups, referrals, and XP earning ahead of launch. The company emerged from stealth after raising $13 million across two rounds of venture financing and says its most recent financing brings its total enterprise value to $140 million on a fully diluted basis including warrants. Founders include Zach Bruch, Paul Martin, Max Bruch, and James Seibel, and the team highlights creator autonomy and new monetization opportunities for influencers. MyPrize is targeting the intersection of iGaming, crypto, and the creator economy to deliver a community-driven, multiplayer social casino experience.

No current team members are available.