• Throne

  Participated · Series A · Jul 2026

  Throne Science makes a discreet sensor that attaches to standard toilets and, combined with an AI-powered companion app, passively tracks bathroom habits to surface patterns in digestive health, hydration status, and urinary function. The company was founded in 2023, is based in Austin, Texas, and launched to consumers in March 2026. In July it introduced a beta Gut Health AI coach that lets users ask questions about their gut health data and receive personalized feedback. Throne has hired leaders from consumer wearable and health tech companies and added medical advisors and a chief of science to its team. Financially, Throne announced a $10 million Series A to support personnel growth and R&D. Its stated long-term mission is to develop the technology into a home-based continuous screener for early signs of colorectal cancer and cancers of the urinary tract.

• GigFinesse

  Participated · Series A · Jun 2026

  Founded in 2019 by Mir Hwang and Ryan Kim and headquartered in Austin, Texas, GigFinesse offers a centralized software platform for live entertainment operations. The product streamlines talent discovery, contracting, scheduling, payments, logistics, and performance management for venues and event organizers. The company powers more than 1,000 events each month. With the $15M Series A announced May 17, 2026, GigFinesse plans to expand its operating layer for the live entertainment industry and replace legacy manual workflows like spreadsheets and text chains used by hospitality venues. The funding brings the company's total capital raised to over $15 million.

• Gooder Foods

  Participated · Series A · Sep 2023

  Goodles produces plant-forward noodle products—mac and three pasta styles—using plant proteins, fiber and added nutrients with over 10 mac flavors and Clean Label Certification. Its products are sold direct-to-consumer and at national retailers including Target, Whole Foods Market, Publix, HEB, Wegman’s and Sprouts Markets. The company reports distribution in over 35,000 retail points nationwide. Founders are CEO Jen Zeszut and Paul Earle; the founding team includes Chief Product Officer Molly Michet, Chief Impact Officer Deb Luster, and Founding Partner Gal Gadot. Goodles plans to use recent funding to add three C‑suite executives and to expand U.S. production capacity to meet growing consumer demand. Goodles is a macaroni-and-cheese brand from Gooder Foods offering an adult-focused, healthier take on dry noodles. The product is high in protein and fiber and contains 21 nutrients from organic vegetables, launching with four SKUs: Mover & Shaker, Cheddy Mac, Shella Good, and Twist My Parm. The company built an online community during the pandemic, shipping thousands of sample bags and iterating through more than 1,000 noodle versions; testing showed 92% of respondents would switch to Goodles. Goodles is positioning itself against incumbents Kraft and Annie’s by emphasizing improved taste and nutrition. Gooder Foods raised $6.4 million to fund a direct-to-consumer launch, inventory, branding and marketing, with plans for national distribution.

• Arrive Recommerce

  Participated · Series A · Jul 2023

  Arrive Recommerce is a Santa Monica, CA-based resale technology company that enables brands and retailers to convert returns, excess, and damaged inventory into branded resale channels. Its product suite — Recommerce Management Technology, Recommerce Storefront Technology, and analytical tools — is designed to drive revenue, customer acquisition, and operational efficiency for brands. The company partners with adjacent returns-management, logistics, and e-commerce enablement providers to increase margins and value for brands. Arrive recently raised $16M in a Series A, bringing total funding to $25M, and plans to use the proceeds to expand the platform to more brands and operators. It also launched the Arrive Recommerce Operators Consortium to promote and expand use of recommerce management technology globally, with participants including Maersk, DHL Supply Chain, SCI, and Ryder. Co-founded by Rachelle Snyder and Ross Richmond, Arrive positions its Returns to Recommerce™ offering as a way to turn a cost center into a profit center through profitable, scalable, and sustainable branded resale channels.

• Invisible Universe

  Participated · Series A · Aug 2022

  Invisible Universe is a Los Angeles–based, internet-first animation studio led by CEO Tricia Biggio that creates original animated character IP and franchises for social media. The company operates a distributed animation studio model and partners with high-profile celebrities and influencers to develop and amplify characters. Its franchises include Qai Qai, Squeaky & Roy, Clydeo, Ember and others, with current partners such as Serena Williams, Jennifer Aniston, and the D’Amelio family. The studio plans to launch new animated IP across social media and web3, expand its footprint to new platforms, and further monetize its existing suite of franchises. Invisible Universe will debut its first web3 franchise, The R3al Metaverse, a community-driven NFT project that lets holders influence storytelling and potentially have their NFT characters animated in the series. Invisible Universe develops and debuts original animated character IP on social media in partnership with high-profile celebrities, influencers, and brands. Its core product is celebrity-backed animated characters—including Qai Qai, Squeaky & Roy, Kayda & Kai, and Crazynho—launched natively on platforms like TikTok and Instagram and produced using proprietary workflow optimization software and a global network of illustrators, 3D artists, and animators. The company says it produces content in-house at a fraction of traditional studio cost and iterates storylines in near real time based on fan feedback. Its first breakout character, Qai Qai, has over 3.2 million fans across social channels, has generated tens of thousands of doll sales, and is a best-selling 5-star toy on Amazon. Invisible Universe aims to create the "next 100-year animated franchise" and intends to extend franchises into books, toys, TV, and Web3, with new celebrity-backed characters planned (including a Jennifer Aniston collaboration launching this fall). Leadership includes founder John Brennan and CEO Tricia Biggio, and Katelin Holloway of Seven Seven Six recently joined the board. The company has raised $8 million to date and is positioning itself for partnerships with publishers, streamers, and ecommerce companies.

No current team members are available.