Participated · Series B · Jul 2025

GigaIO is a Carlsbad, Calif.–based provider of scalable infrastructure designed for AI inferencing, with flagship products SuperNODE and Gryf. Its platform is built on the company's patented FabreX AI memory fabric, which enables scale-up and dynamic composition of compute, GPU, storage, and networking resources for ultra-low latency, memory-to-memory communication between GPUs. SuperNODE is positioned as a cost-effective, energy-efficient scale-up AI computing platform, while Gryf is described as a suitcase-sized AI inferencing supercomputer for edge deployment. GigaIO plans to ramp production of SuperNODE, accelerate deployment of Gryf, invest in new product development, and expand sales and marketing to meet surging demand. The company emphasizes a vendor-agnostic architecture that supports GPUs from NVIDIA and AMD as well as emerging AI chips, aiming to free customers from single-source vendor lock-in. Management says these capabilities unlock performance and cost efficiencies as AI models grow larger and more complex and enable scaling at the rack level and beyond. GigaIO develops an enterprise-class universal composable fabric, FabreX, that configures and orchestrates networking, storage, memory, and specialized accelerators into a single-system cluster fabric for AI and HPC workloads. Its rack-scale architecture lets workloads run as if using components inside one server while harnessing many nodes, improving utilization and reducing server, cooling, power, and footprint costs. The company positions FabreX as an open-standards PCIe-based solution and plans to extend to PCIe Gen5 and CXL to enable pooled memory and shared accelerators. GigaIO intends to use the new funding to aggressively expand market and channel development, recruit more partners, and devote resources to customer and partner development programs to accelerate sales and marketing. Financially, GigaIO completed an oversubscribed Series B raising $14.7 million led by Impact Venture Capital, with participation from Mark IV Capital, Lagomaj Capital, SK Hynix, and Four Palms Ventures. Founded in 2012, the company launched its first product line in 2019 and has been commercializing its fabric under CEO Alan Benjamin, who joined in 2017. GigaIO offers the GigaIO Fabrex™ platform, a patented interconnect network that delivers low latency and high bandwidth for data center connectivity. Its technology enables bare-metal disaggregation of hardware into dynamically reconfigurable resource pools, improving flexibility, utilization and cost reduction. That architecture allows data centers to scale up or out performance while preserving existing investments and adding new capabilities. The company is led by CEO and president Alan Benjamin and is based in Carlsbad, CA. GigaIO closed a $4.5M Series A to accelerate product development and expand sales and marketing. Management planned availability of the platform in Q4 2018.

Participated · Series A · Mar 2024

Maybell Quantum develops cryogenic and RF systems that deliver sub-Kelvin cooling and integrated wiring solutions to enable higher qubit counts and lower error rates. Its platforms target the foundational infrastructure needs of quantum developers, supporting stable and scalable deployments. Customers include leading startups, research institutions, universities, and Fortune 100 companies. The company plans to expand production capacity and accelerate deployments across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Maybell is collaborating with leading quantum developers and research institutions to commercialize its next-generation systems. The recent financing will fund scaling manufacturing, global partnerships, and broader deployments of its systems. Maybell Quantum develops cryogenic platforms — the Fridge and the Big Fridge — intended to offer reliability and usability for quantum researchers and entrepreneurs. The company positions itself as a provider of tools to solve quantum challenges and to make solutions more accessible, reliable, and performant. In 2023 Maybell launched MayQ Labs, expert-managed quantum research spaces in Denver and Copenhagen to accelerate quantum innovation. Led by CEO Corban Tillemann-Dick, the company is expanding its manufacturing capabilities. Maybell raised $25M in a Series A to fund scale-up plans. The company intends to use the proceeds to scale manufacturing and open a new production facility in 2024.

Led · Seed · Oct 2021

GoShare is a San Diego, California–based cloud-powered logistics startup that operates a marketplace for truck and van owners. Led by CEO Shaun Savage, the company connects a network of more than 10,000 delivery professionals to serve over 85,000 customers nationwide. Its proprietary delivery platform includes a Delivery API and four mobile apps for iPhone and Android, and it leverages machine learning and advanced algorithms using data from delivering over a million items to predict delivery times and offer fair, transparent pricing. Customers access an easy booking interface, real-time status updates, communication, exception handling, proof of delivery and automated billing; all deliveries on the platform are covered by a comprehensive cargo and liability insurance policy. Service is available in 33 major US metropolitan areas, with three more scheduled to launch in 2021. The company intends to use new funding to hire key executives, accelerate product development and expand geographically across the US. GoShare is a San Diego-based developer of an on-demand moving and delivery app, self-described as the "Uber for Trucks". Its platform connects local businesses' customers with third-party truck and van drivers for moving and delivery jobs. The startup is led by Shaun Savage. GoShare currently operates in San Diego, Los Angeles and New Jersey and plans to add Atlanta soon. In October 2016 the company raised $1M in a seed round. It said it will use the funding to improve its product and expand into new cities.

Led · Series A · Oct 2020

OnSite Waste Technologies develops the TE-5000 immediate sterilization unit, a desktop system that treats PPE, sharps and red-bag waste by heating it to 350–400°C for 90 minutes to destroy bacteria, spores and viruses including COVID-19. The company plans to use new capital to scale operations, build inventory and distribute its desktop unit more broadly. OnSite is led by CEO Brad Barnes and reports deployment across 27 different types of medical facilities in 41 states. Financially, the company has raised $8.5 million in total capital and closed a $3.5 million Series A. Management cites a 500% quarter-over-quarter growth rate contributing to its expansion. The product is positioned to enable disposal of treated waste in ordinary trash following sterilization. OnSite Waste Technologies develops the TE-5000, a desktop-sized processing unit that converts regulated medical waste — sharps and red-bag waste — into sterile garbage safe for regular trash. The TE-5000 is leased to medical practices for a flat rate and uses disposable canisters so staff can destroy and dispose of hazardous bio-waste on-site without risky hauling. The company is led by CEO Brad Barnes and is based in Newport Beach, California, with headquarters in Orange County. OnSite planned a launch in May in Orange County and intends to accelerate inventory and distribution around the country. To support those plans, the company completed a seed financing to fund team growth and scaling efforts. No operating metrics were disclosed in the article.

Participated · Series A · Oct 2020

Brandzooka is a self-service programmatic platform that enables companies and agencies to place targeted ads on primetime TV and premium digital properties worldwide. The company is based in Boulder, Colorado and was founded in 2015 by a group including Alex Bogusky and Kelly Dotseth. Dotseth has stepped into the CEO role. Brandzooka closed a $5.6M Series A, bringing total funding to date to $10.1M. Backers in the round included Mark IV Capital, Lagomaj Capital, Sweet Moose Enterprises, Rockies Venture Fund and Batshit Crazy Ventures. The company said it will use the proceeds to accelerate platform development and expand its marketing, media and sales teams for growth in 2021. Brandzooka (formerly Visibl) is a self-service programmatic video marketing SaaS platform that helps small and medium-sized businesses and agencies execute targeted online video ad campaigns across major sites and ad networks. The company rebranded from Visibl to Brandzooka to reflect its focus on making powerful video advertising easy and accessible. Launched as Visibl in October 2015, the platform emphasizes affordability and ease of use, allowing campaigns to start for as little as $50. Brandzooka automates programmatic expertise to open real-time engagement opportunities for marketers and agencies. The company announced a $1.5 million initial funding round, signaling investor confidence despite cautious market conditions in AdTech. Founder and Director Alex Bogusky is positioned as the public face of the business.