Participated · Series A · Oct 2023

Upfort provides a combined cyber security and insurance platform that streamlines cyber insurance underwriting and risk management for insurers, brokers, and their clients. Its proprietary technology and intelligent automation include AI-powered email protection, network defense, security training, and ongoing monitoring tuned to prevent incidents that cause widespread financial damage. The platform integrates risk assessment, mitigation, and insurance policies to simplify a historically cumbersome and costly underwriting process. An 18-month study of a leading cyber insurance program found that policyholders who fully implemented Upfort Shield were significantly less likely to file a claim, with an 80% reduction in claim likelihood. The company transitioned from Paladin Cyber to Upfort to reflect expanded capabilities as a one-stop shop for cyber security and insurance. Upfort says the new investment will enable it to build on these efforts and continue its mission of accelerating global cyber resilience. Paladin Cyber offers a suite of proprietary tools and resources for small and mid-sized businesses and government entities to assess and manage cyber exposures. Its product set includes training simulations to identify phishing scams, software to protect against malicious code and hacking, and services such as phishing inbox protection, cross-site-scripting protection, public WiFi protection, a browser content filter, and a password manager. The company also provides qualified resources for cyber education and incident response and ties its software solutions to commercial cyber insurance terms with competitive premiums. Paladin made its comprehensive commercial cyber insurance policy available on an admitted basis in Arizona, with Oregon, Colorado and Nevada to follow later in the year; the policy is underwritten by National Specialty Insurance Company and administered by Boost Insurance and offers limits from $50,000 to $1 million across a range of first- and third-party coverages. Founded in 2017 and led by CEO Han Wang, Paladin plans to use new funding for continued national insurance expansion and further investment in its proprietary security platform. The company raised $3.6M in its latest financing, bringing total funding to $4.5M.

Participated · Series A · Jun 2023

Sicona develops silicon-carbon (SiCx) anode materials designed to increase lithium-ion battery energy density by more than 20% and enable charging speeds over 40% faster than conventional graphite, while remaining compatible with existing battery production lines. The company is targeting markets including electric vehicles, AI data centres, power tools, defense, robotics, and other high-performance battery applications. Sicona plans to validate its process at a Wollongong facility that will produce up to 230 tonnes per year for customer qualification and commercial sales, and has longer-term plans for a 6,500-tonne-per-year commercial plant with expansion potential to 26,500 tonnes per year. The ARENA grant will fund construction and operation of the initial commercial-scale facility and support workforce development and local industry partnerships. Sicona entered a May 2025 licensing and strategic partnership with Himadri that included an AU$17.5 million follow-on investment, demonstrating recent capital and commercial progress.

Participated · Seed · Mar 2023

Mogl is a New York-based athlete marketplace and NIL operations software provider that connects college athletes with brands and fans for sponsorships, endorsements and video shoutouts. The platform offers compliance and marketplace tools aimed at universities, collectives and brands to facilitate NIL programs and influencer marketing. Mogl plans to expand its compliance and marketplace offerings and broaden its business reach with the new funding. The company is used by over 10,000 student-athletes and more than 1,500 participating businesses and brands, including NBC Sports, Toyota, Under Armour and DoorDash. Co-founded by Brandon Wimbush and CEO Ayden Syal, Mogl positions itself as a comprehensive solution for brands and universities seeking scalable influencer campaigns and insights. The article notes the company closed additional seed financing but does not disclose revenue or valuation.

Participated · Series A · Feb 2023

Andrena, the team behind the DAWN token, is creating a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) protocol on the Solana blockchain to reshape how internet connectivity is provided. The protocol intends to replace or supplement centralized internet service models with a blockchain-powered, community-run alternative. Built by @dawninternet, the project leverages Solana’s speed and scalability to coordinate and incentivize network participants. To further its development, Andrena secured $13 million in Series B funding. The investment validates market interest in decentralized connectivity solutions. No information on revenue, user numbers, or other operating metrics was released.

Participated · Seed · Oct 2022

Hello Divorce offers a proprietary online divorce platform founded by family law attorney Erin Levine that combines self-service tools, legal and financial resources, and access to integrated experts such as financial advisors, mediators, and lawyers. The company’s modular platform is designed to guide customers through the complete divorce process digitally while allowing expert intervention when needed. Hello Divorce is live in California, Colorado, New York, Texas, and Utah, with plans to expand into additional key states. The company intends to use new funding to further expand nationally and to develop its modular platform to scale to a broader range of customers. Since its founding in 2018, Hello Divorce’s revenue has grown 100 percent year over year, with record growth in the third quarter of 2022. The team emphasizes scaling its tech and geographic footprint to capture more of the divorce services market. Hello Divorce provides software and accessible legal services to make divorce more affordable and quicker, offering a do-it-yourself option starting at $99 and guided legal help averaging $2,000. Founded in 2018 by family law attorney Erin Levine and based in Oakland, California, the service is completely remote and available in California, Colorado, Texas and Utah. The company reports 100% year-over-year growth, is already profitable, and achieves a 95% divorce success rate for users who start the process on the platform. Hello Divorce handled roughly 2,000 pandemic-related inquiries about cohabitation, divorce timing and co-parenting during lockdown. The company plans to scale legal filing options across the U.S., improve its product, and expand content and services to better educate users. Upcoming expansions include New York and Florida, where the company will launch a bilingual offering.