Participated · Seed · Mar 2026

Claros builds a chip-to-grid power platform composed of an integrated voltage regulator (IVR) that delivers power directly to processing units and a Power Gateway, a DC-native power distributor that reduces AC/DC conversion losses and integrates with power sources. Since emerging from stealth, Claros has fabricated three IVR designs (T0, A1 and a third design) with T0 confirming the architecture and A1 currently on test; a fourth design is planned for fabrication based on customer requirements. The company has also completed initial hardware and software designs for Power Gateway and assembled a demonstration unit for lab testing. Claros says its mesh network architecture can scale power delivery from a single 40-amp module to clusters capable of delivering over 40,000 amps. Financially, the company raised $9.75M at stealth and has now closed a $30M seed round to fund lab expansion, prototyping, hiring, and initial manufacturing runs. The team has grown by 26 employees across its Los Angeles lab and Northern Virginia office since launch.

Participated · Series A · Oct 2025

Headquartered in New York with forward operations in Kyiv, Vermeer builds a Visual Positioning System (VPS) that uses electro-optical or infrared cameras, landmark databases, and AI to give drones precise, GPS-free navigation even when satellite signals are jammed or spoofed. The passive, signal-independent architecture makes the technology attractive for both defense missions and civilian aerial applications such as autonomous vehicles and remote delivery. Vermeer counts more than 30 customers, including the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and its VPS is already deployed on the battlefield in Ukraine. The company emerged from the U.S. Air Force Techstars accelerator, where it secured over $7 million in SBIR and AFWERX non-dilutive awards to refine its technology. Staff has grown from 10 to 40 employees over the past year as demand accelerates. Proceeds from the latest financing will be used to scale product development and deepen partnerships with the U.S. military, NATO allies, and Ukrainian forces. Longer-term, Vermeer aims to make its VPS the standard navigation layer for drones, robots, and other autonomous systems worldwide.

Participated · Series A · Nov 2024

Starfish Space develops in-space infrastructure and satellite-servicing missions, including its Otter program and earlier efforts like Remora and Otter Pup 2. The company has announced commercial and government contracts, naming the Space Development Agency and the U.S. Space Force as customers. Starfish plans to fly its first full Otter mission later this year. The firm is scaling operations and hiring to support growing customer demand. Recent funding from its Series B will finance mission build-and-operate activities and team expansion. The articles did not provide information on revenue, user metrics, founding year, or location.

Led · Series A · May 2024

Privateer builds technology to improve life on Earth from space, focusing on space safety, fully automated maneuvers, and a ride-sharing platform for space imagery and data. The company operates a Wayfinder data engine that will be integrated with newly acquired data assets. In a Series A raise it secured $56.5 million and simultaneously acquired Orbital Insight. Orbital Insight brings the TerraScope analytics platform and advanced AI modeling used across land, air and sea applications, including illegal fishing and supply-chain visibility. Privateer said TerraScope will integrate with Wayfinder to bring data and intelligence across domains, from sea to space. The company was launched in 2021 and was founded by CEO and Chairman Alex Fielding, Chief Scientist Dr. Moriba Jah, and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak.

Participated · Equity · Mar 2024

Cyvl equips fleets of sensor-fitted vehicles to act as roaming data centers, generating detailed 3D maps of streets and sidewalks and converting that information into actionable insights through its AI software platform. The system automates inspections, asset management, and repair planning for municipalities and engineering firms, helping clients save millions in maintenance costs and accelerate construction timelines. The company already counts more than 100 local-government partners nationwide, and its data platform now covers roads used by roughly one in every 30 Americans. Cyvl positions itself as the intelligence layer for the nation’s current $1 trillion infrastructure-investment wave, guiding cities on where and how to allocate funds. With fresh capital, management plans to expand the engineering team, speed up product development, and scale deployments in major U.S. metros. Financial metrics such as revenue were not disclosed in the article.