Participated · Seed · Apr 2026

SkyfireAI develops a software platform for autonomous, coordinated multi-ship drone operations that supports the full mission lifecycle from planning and deployment to orchestration and operational oversight. The company’s platform is designed for public-safety, law-enforcement, critical-infrastructure, and defense use cases such as 911 response, incident overwatch, medical delivery, crowd safety, and perimeter defense. Founded in late 2022 by entrepreneurs and veterans with national security and first-response experience, SkyfireAI has Andrew Ng and AI Fund involved from its founding. It currently serves federal, state, and local public-safety and law-enforcement agencies, commercial critical-infrastructure clients, and an increasing number of defense customers. Following its $11 million seed round, SkyfireAI plans to accelerate product development, expand its technology and product teams, and scale deployments with mission-critical organizations.

Participated · Seed · Mar 2026

Founded by attorney and access-to-justice advocate Noella Sudbury, Rasa Legal operates a legal technology platform that simplifies criminal record sealing and expungement. Since launching its platform in 2022, the company has helped more than 30,000 people access their criminal records and has successfully cleared over 5,000 records. Rasa currently offers services in Pennsylvania, Utah, and Arizona and plans continued nationwide expansion. The company positions itself as mission-driven and affordable, using a combined legal and technology approach to increase access to record-clearing. The recent seed investment is intended to fund scaling and broader geographic rollout; no revenue or valuation figures were disclosed in the announcement.

Participated · Seed · Mar 2026

Nyad is an AI-powered decision support platform designed for wastewater treatment plant operators. The software delivers real-time biological insights and troubleshooting guidance to help teams diagnose issues early, maintain regulatory compliance, and run facilities more safely and efficiently. It tackles an urgent industry problem, as nearly half of the U.S. wastewater workforce is expected to retire within the next decade, leaving a significant knowledge gap. Since its commercial launch, the company has worked with utilities ranging from large metropolitan networks to small rural plants across the United States. Founded in 2024 by British entrepreneurs Virginia Szepietowski and Christopher Braithwaite, Nyad is headquartered at Innovation Depot in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm recently secured $1.3 million in pre-seed capital to fund hiring, customer acquisition, and continued product development as it scales nationwide.

Participated · Series A · Dec 2025

YSE Beauty develops premium, clinically tested skincare formulated to tackle concerns such as hyperpigmentation, uneven tone, hydration and glow for women aged 35 and older. Inspired by founder Molly Sims’ personal skin journey, the company spent more than three years in R&D before launching in 2023 with a lineup of multi-functional products like the award-winning Your Favorite Ex Exfoliating Pads and Wide Awake Brightening Eye Cream. The brand entered retail in June 2025 through an exclusive partnership with Sephora and is now preparing to roll out across all Sephora doors in the U.S. In 2025 the company achieved 120% revenue growth and projects more than 80% growth in 2026, which would lift annual sales to nearly $30 million. YSE plans to channel new capital into accelerating Sephora expansion, broadening its e-commerce footprint and advancing product development. Its marketing leverages Sims’ large, loyal community and her network of dermatologists, estheticians and makeup artists to keep the brand highly engaged and conversation-driven. Multiple beauty industry accolades, including awards from Allure, Good Housekeeping and Business of Fashion, reinforce the brand’s credibility and consumer appeal.

Participated · Seed · Nov 2025

Auditocity is a woman- and minority-owned HR technology company founded by Dr. Gia Wiggins after nearly three decades in HR leadership. Its cloud-based platform replaces manual, spreadsheet-driven processes with an intelligent system that uses AI to deliver real-time compliance insights, risk detection and issue prioritisation. The software integrates with leading HRIS providers such as Paycor, Paylocity and UKG, allowing customers to audit employee files and policies from a single dashboard. Future product plans include enterprise and consulting editions, 50-state compliance coverage, multi-client management, AI-powered analytics, issue complexity scoring and an educational portal called Auditocity University. The company is headquartered in Alabama and is expanding nationwide. To fuel this growth and product roadmap, Auditocity raised $2 million in seed capital. No revenue or user figures were disclosed in the article.