Participated · Seed · Aug 2024

Chaiz operates a comparison marketplace for extended car warranties that lets users get quotes in minutes without submitting a phone number or email address. The platform emphasizes transparency and choice to protect consumers from unexpected repair bills and avoid intrusive industry practices. Chaiz aims to empower customers to make informed decisions and potentially save significant amounts on repair costs. The company plans to use its new funding to continue innovating in the breakdown protection space and to expand product coverage to RVs, motorsports, and home appliances. Chaiz was founded by Ryan Hartman, Philippe Koenig, and Reto Bolliger and is based in Austin, Texas.

Led · Equity · May 2022

Uplisting, founded in 2017, provides a platform for short-term rental property managers and owners to manage bookings, guest messaging, payments, and automation across channels such as Airbnb and Vrbo. The company was founded in London and is now based in New York. During the pandemic Uplisting’s revenue grew (the CEO declined to share exact figures), and the founder had set a goal of reaching $20,000 in monthly recurring revenue before seeking outside funding. The firm has raised capital directly from its users via AngelList and attracted an external investor after a Twitter DM. Management is weighing strategic options including an acquisition or a Series A while emphasizing sustainable, measured growth rather than hypergrowth.

Participated · Seed · Apr 2022

trac, founded in 2020 by Cardin Campbell and based in Los Angeles, is a one-stop artist monetization platform that helps artists manage and monetize their careers. The company launched by offering free music distribution to platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and Tidal and is rapidly adding integrated products to form an artist stack. trac’s long-term vision is to tokenize the economy around artists using smart contracts and blockchain to help them sell music, build community, and track impact. The firm intends to bridge Web2 and Web3 by abstracting blockchain, NFTs, and crypto wallets away from artists. trac plans to create decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) for artists that will use unique artist tokens to incentivize engagement. The company will use the new capital to scale the business, increase market reach, and expand engineering and operations teams.

Led · Equity · Dec 2019

Firstbase.io is a New York City-based startup founded by Mark Milastsivy that streamlines U.S. company formation for entrepreneurs worldwide. Through its platform, founders can incorporate a U.S. entity, open a U.S. bank account, and complete all necessary legal documentation in one place. The service also unlocks partner perks from firms like Brex and Bench, giving customers additional operational advantages. Since launch, the company has already served founders from eighty different countries, demonstrating early global demand. Firstbase.io plans to deploy new capital to expand its team and roll out additional product features that further simplify cross-border company creation. The firm’s business model targets technology entrepreneurs in regions where access to global capital and infrastructure is limited. To date, the company has raised $150,000 via a Shared Earnings Agreement with Earnest Capital, its first disclosed financing. Though revenue figures were not disclosed, the global customer base and new funding position the company for continued growth.