Participated · Seed · Sep 2024

CardiaTec is a Cambridge University spinout that applies AI and multi-omics analysis to discover novel treatments for cardiovascular disease. The company aggregates human heart tissue data from 65 hospitals across the U.K. and the U.S. to build what it calls the largest human heart tissue multi-omics dataset. Its platform integrates genetics, epigenetics, gene expression, and protein data to identify disease mechanisms and therapeutic targets. CardiaTec was founded in 2021 and is led by CEO Raphael Peralta, COO Thelma Zablocki, and CTO Namshik Han. With an eight-person team in Cambridge, the company plans wet-lab validation of targets and to begin identifying and testing drug candidates over the coming years. Financially, CardiaTec had previously raised $1.8 million in pre-seed funding and has just completed a new seed round to fund data collection and validation work. CardiaTec Biosciences develops a proprietary AI-driven target discovery platform that analyzes large-scale multiomic cardiovascular data. Its platform links gene variation, methylation, expression, proteomic and metabolomic signals to reveal systems-level relationships in disease. The company aims to accelerate drug discovery, reduce costs, and deliver new compounds to help patients. CardiaTec was founded in 2021 by Raphael Peralta, Thelma Zablocki, and Dr. Namshik Han and is based in Cambridge, MA. In July 2022 it raised £1.4M in a pre-seed round to fund continued development. The funds will be used to advance the platform and unearth new treatments for cardiovascular patients.

Led · Equity · Jul 2024

Kodifly is a Hong Kong-based technology company that applies AI and machine learning to infrastructure management and transportation safety. Its core products create digital replicas of urban environments using LiDAR and real-time video analytics to deliver actionable insights. Kodifly's proprietary AI models ingest combinations of fixed and mobile camera and LiDAR input to support traffic management, pedestrian safety, driver aids, and environmental monitoring. The company offers both real-time and periodic analysis tailored for rail operators, transport managers, and city planners. Kodifly was founded in 2021 by Henry Wong and Saad Shahid Anwel and plans to use recent funding to support productisation of its solutions. It recently raised $750K from Laidlaw Scholars Ventures to advance its product roadmap and commercialisation efforts.

Led · Seed · Feb 2023

Guava is a mobile-first, connected banking and networking platform built by and for Black entrepreneurs. The platform combines digital banking features with an expansive community where entrepreneurs can connect, learn, and partner. Founder and CEO Kelly Ifill leads the company. Guava raised $650K as an extension of its pre-seed round. The company intends to use the funds to expand the product and its community aspects, supporting insights and sharing best practices with customers. Guava is based in New York. Guava offers digital banking services and a community platform built to address the specific needs of Black entrepreneurs, tackling the racial wealth gap by facilitating development, growth and resilience of small businesses. The company provides a combined banking and networking product aimed at creators and small business owners. Guava intends to use its newly raised funds to accelerate growth and expand operations. Founded and led by CEO Kelly Ifill in 2021, the company has pursued partnerships and recognition to grow its reach. Guava was selected for Mastercard’s Start Path startup engagement program and won first place in the NYC Recovery Challenge with Google, Cornell Tech and Tech: NYC. The recent $2.4M financing will support scaling of its product and community efforts.