Participated · Equity · Jun 2026

EIS Automation designs and supplies modular robotic systems aimed at reducing touch points for customers in the life sciences, consumer products, and food industries. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. With the recently closed $2 million growth capital raise, EIS plans to fund product development, expand operations, and invest further in its team. Manufacture Nevada helped originate the capital engagement, and EIS worked with Kasvu Inc. to build the financial story and underwriting materials required for institutional investment. The infusion of state-targeted New Markets capital and matching SSBCI-managed funds positions the company for its next phase of growth. No revenue, user, or valuation metrics were disclosed in the announcement.

Participated · Seed · May 2026

Coco Coders operates a live, instructor-led subscription model that teaches children ages 6 to 14 coding and AI concepts through rotating four-week, theme-based modules. Its lessons connect technical skills to real-world industries and careers while emphasizing problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking. The company serves students across all 50 U.S. states, the United Kingdom, and more than 10 countries. Coco Coders has grown ARR from $500,000 at the time of a May 2024 raise to $1.5 million two years later. With the new seed funding, it plans to expand curriculum development, grow its teacher network, and deepen school partnerships and school-based programming. The company is increasing its presence in Iowa, Nevada, North Dakota, and South Dakota to accelerate classroom partnerships and outreach.

Participated · Seed · Nov 2025

Founded in 2023 in Gothenburg, Sweden, DREV builds the Vault line of mobile and stationary contamination-control units for lithium-ion battery gigafactories and recycling plants. The patented technology captures microscopic metal particles, improving air quality, reducing surface slipperiness, and enabling on-site recovery of critical metals such as nickel, cobalt, lithium, and copper. By turning a hazardous waste stream into a new resource, the solution helps manufacturers meet tightening EU Battery Regulation and Critical Raw Materials Act requirements while boosting operational efficiency and worker safety. The company has already validated its system at a world-leading gigafactory. Fresh capital will fund engineering hires, expansion of pre-series test fleets, commercial deployments across Europe and North America, and the build-out of in-house manufacturing in Gothenburg. Although the firm has not disclosed revenue or user metrics, it positions itself within the fast-growing gigafactory ecosystem and targets hundreds of upcoming facilities. Co-founders Arelys Sosa and Thomas Tingelöf bring substantial experience from Panasonic Energy, Tesla Gigafactory 1, and PowerCell Sweden.

Led · Equity · Aug 2025

Sarcomatrix Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company developing oral small‑molecule treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular disorders. Its lead oral small‑molecule program is being advanced toward IND‑enabling studies with the goal of initiating first‑in‑human clinical trials. The company announced a $300,000 investment from Battle Born Venture to accelerate completion of IND‑enabling studies, manufacturing and CMC activities, and preparation of regulatory filings. Sarcomatrix aims to transition its lead program into the clinic and deliver effective, scalable therapies that are broadly accessible to patients and families worldwide. The company is seeking additional investors to complete a $5 million Seed round and may unlock up to $700,000 in matching funds from NBBGEI. The announcement was issued from Reno, Nevada, and described Sarcomatrix as a UNR spinout.

Participated · Seed · Aug 2023

Beloit Kombucha produces organic kombucha beverages formulated with a specific probiotic called BC30. The company launched with a blueberry mint flavor and plans to add watermelon, berry hibiscus and green apple later this year. It sells online and is available on Amazon, with plans to expand its retail presence across the Midwest and nationwide. Beloit Kombucha intends to use new funding to expand production capacity, introduce new flavors and increase marketing efforts. The company is led by CEO Josh Sizemore and is based in Beloit, Wisconsin. The business recently closed a seed financing round to support these growth initiatives.