Participated · Series A · Mar 2024

HData aggregates public utility regulatory filings and applies centralized data architecture, large-document AI analysis, and purpose-built workflow tools to turn regulatory complexity into actionable insights for utilities, regulators, advocates, corporates, and financial institutions. The software surfaces citations, suggested prompts, and high-volume document processing so users can more efficiently monitor rate cases, integrated resource plans, and other proceedings. By cutting the time and expense of manual research, the platform supports faster grid modernization and cleaner-energy investment decisions. Enterprise-grade security and downloadable, source-linked citations position the product for adoption by large-scale energy enterprises. Management intends to expand into additional energy-ecosystem verticals and to develop specialized applications that streamline other costly regulatory business processes. The company emphasizes that AI integration into regulatory workflows can unlock significant value as U.S. utilities are expected to direct up to $1 trillion toward infrastructure this decade. Future growth capital and strategic guidance from its new investor are expected to accelerate product expansion and market penetration.

Participated · Seed · Nov 2023

Handraise provides an AI platform that helps PR and communications professionals deliver business impact through insights and amplification. The company leverages large language models to surface insights without manual effort. Its NewsAmp product enables users to publish assets derived from press coverage to targeted audiences without the complexity typically associated with building audiences in digital marketing. Handraise was founded in 2023 by Matt Allison and is based in Austin, TX. The company recently closed a $6.4M seed round and intends to use the funds to develop its platform. Founder Matt Allison previously started and built TrendKite, which was acquired by Cision in 2019 for $225 million.

Participated · Series A · Apr 2023

AaDya Security is a Detroit, MI-based cybersecurity software company founded in March 2019 that provides solutions for small and midsize businesses. Its core product, Judy, leverages AI and machine learning to deliver 24/7 protection and support for companies that lack time, expertise, and capital. The platform is designed to be easy to use and manage, enabling SMBs to protect against threats and meet data security and compliance requirements. AaDya also serves managed service providers (MSPs) and managed security service providers (MSSPs), helping them scale and streamline offerings by automating security tasks and monitoring. The company plans to use the $5M Series A to hire a key finance position and expand its sales team to accelerate growth of its channel program for MSPs, resellers, and referral partners. Alongside the funding, AaDya announced a new board of directors and added a cybersecurity and channel veteran as an advisor for marketing and channel teams. AaDya Security provides Judy, an AI- and machine-learning-powered all-in-one cybersecurity platform built for small and midsize businesses and managed service providers. Judy offers a browser-based interface with secure single sign-on, a password manager, endpoint detection and response, DNS filtering, threat detection and automated remediation, plus a Champion Dashboard for compliance and a partner version for MSPs. Headquartered in Detroit and founded in March 2019 by Raffaele Mautone, the company targets SMBs that lack the time, expertise, and capital to implement multiple point solutions. AaDya plans to launch Judy 3.0, a streamlined version of the platform, and to expand its product, sales, and marketing teams to accelerate customer growth. The company emphasizes ease of deployment and centralized management so MSPs can onboard, monitor, and manage clients from a single screen. The press release positions Judy as delivering next-generation, 24/7 protection against threats such as phishing and ransomware. AaDya Security launched Marzo4, an all-in-one cybersecurity platform built for small and medium-sized businesses and adopted by customers transitioning to remote work. Marzo4 includes an AI-powered virtual assistant called Judy that provides cybersecurity guidance to every employee across devices around the clock, backed by a built-in knowledge base and customer success team. The platform’s four security pillars are single-sign-on, anti-phishing, endpoint protection, and password management. Founder Raffaele Mautone started the company in March 2019 after leadership roles at McAfee, FireEye and Duo Security. The company closed a $2.7M seed round to support growth. AaDya plans to add team members, continue building out Marzo4, and enhance Judy with additional machine learning features.

Participated · Series A · Apr 2023

AaDya provides cybersecurity services to small and medium-sized enterprises through its Judy platform, which the company markets as an all-in-one, easy-to-install and easy-to-manage security solution. Judy uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to automate and simplify security tasks, monitoring, and compliance for SMEs. The company sells primarily through managed service providers (MSPs), managed security service providers (MSSPs) and resellers to help partners scale their security offerings. AaDya was founded in 2019 and says its product addresses an underserved segment of the market facing rising cybercrime. The company plans to use new funding to expand its sales team and accelerate growth of its channel program partners. AaDya also announced a new, primarily female board of directors with members including Julie Cullivan, Didi Dayton and Laura Sillman.

Led · Equity · May 2022

Realto runs a proprietary, fully-automated web marketplace that enables secondary trading of traditionally illiquid real estate and alternative securities. The company operates Realto Securities, LLC, a FINRA-registered broker-dealer, and launched its trading platform in December 2021 with trades in Phillips Edison & Co. Class B restricted shares. In January 2022 Realto received SEC clearance to operate an Alternative Trading System (ATS), allowing additional order types and two-sided quotes. Led by CEO Brian King, the firm is using recent funding to support growth and expansion, including hiring key personnel. To date the company has raised $8.0M in total proceeds following the latest round.