Participated · Equity · Aug 2026

Valar Atomics is developing advanced nuclear reactors intended for scalable deployment and is pursuing clusters of small reactors—sometimes called "gigasites"—to serve high-demand users such as data centers and manufacturing. Founded in 2023 and based in California, the company is also exploring applications beyond grid electricity, including producing synthetic fuels and supplying industrial heat. Its technology and commercial approach target energy-intensive industries and the growing electricity needs driven by AI infrastructure. Financially, Valar recently raised approximately $450 million (about $340 million equity and $110 million debt) at a reported $2 billion valuation, following a prior $130 million raise in 2025. The company is backed by defense-tech investors including Palmer Luckey and Shyam Sankar.

Led · Series B · Oct 2025

Splash Sports operates a real-money, peer-to-peer gaming platform that empowers fans to act as commissioners and run contests such as Survivor, Pick ’Em, PGA Major Tiers, and the daily QuickPicks "More or Less" game. Available in 44 U.S. states, Washington D.C., and Canada, the service emphasizes social competition and community engagement for both private groups and public audiences. The company originated through the acquisition of RunYourPool and OfficeFootballPool and now partners with media outlets, professional leagues, teams, athletes, and influencers to deepen fan interaction. During the 2023 NFL kickoff, Splash guaranteed more than $6.4 million in contest prizes, a 500 percent increase from the previous year, highlighting rapid growth in user engagement. New funding will expand the product suite, accelerate marketing efforts, and support additional partnerships, particularly within its fast-growing golf vertical. Future plans also include scaling across additional U.S. sports seasons and exploring new entertainment-based gaming formats.

Led · Seed · Apr 2025

Coologics is developing Vlisse, a patented drug-free intravaginal cooling device intended to treat VVC, BV, and mixed vaginal infections by restoring the vaginal environment without antibiotics. The company positions Vlisse as a paradigm shift from traditional antifungal drugs and emphasizes reducing unnecessary antibiotic use. The recent oversubscribed seed financing will fund completion of an ongoing clinical trial, FDA submission, and initial market release. Coologics frames its technology as sustainable and focused on improving women’s health outcomes. The company’s leadership includes CEO/founder Dr. Kim Langdon and CMO Dr. Nicole Williams, who are alumni of Ohio State University and the University of Illinois, respectively. The announcement was issued from Cleveland on April 23, 2025.

Participated · Series A · Nov 2024

Monkey Tilt launched in March 2024 as an entertainment-first platform combining dealer-led casino games, poker, a 24/7 sportsbook and social lifestyle integrations. The product supports a multi-currency crypto payment infrastructure to accommodate wagering with a wide range of digital assets. In under a year the company has built a large and loyal following among both seasoned gamblers and newer users. Monkey Tilt positions itself as a lifestyle brand spanning gaming, fashion and media while emphasizing immersive, culturally relevant experiences. The company is planning a new crypto trading gamified product slated for Q1 2025 to broaden engagement. Leadership, including Founder and CEO Sam Kiki, is focused on expanding the platform’s entertainment and social features.

Participated · Series A · Jun 2024

Fuze Technology is a Los Angeles-based IoT company that operates a network of IoT utilities backed by data-driven advertising. Its flagship product, chargeFUZE, provides a pay-per-use mobile charging solution. The company’s adFUZE product delivers contextually relevant content to targeted audiences by combining its IoT hardware and software. Led by CEO Brandon Afari, Fuze plans to use the $11.5M Series A to accelerate demand and support international expansion. The company also intends to invest the proceeds in new product innovations. The Series A involved both strategic and institutional partners, including live-entertainment and venue investors named in the round. ChargeFUZE provides high-speed, on-the-go mobile charging via a network of autonomous kiosks where users scan a QR code to rent an all-in-one portable charger. The service removes the need to buy a battery, carry charging cords, or use tethered public chargers. Its kiosk network is expanding to span over 40 states and more than 50 professional sports stadiums and has been deployed at major venues and events such as Crypto.com Arena, SoFi Stadium, the US Open, Super Bowl LVI and the Miami F1 Grand Prix. The company partners with venue operators and property owners including Simon Property Group, Live Nation Entertainment, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, Brookfield Properties and Oak View Group. Co-founded by Brandon Afari and Ryan Levy and based in Los Angeles, ChargeFUZE intends to use recent funding to scale its team, expand its global partner roster, accelerate growth, and explore new sectors of interest. The company announced a $5M Seed funding round in May 2022.