Participated · Seed · Jul 2026

Parallel offers a combined product-and-service finance platform that connects accounting and modeling tools to deliver an always-current, auditable forecast alongside a dedicated fractional CFO. Its core features include live models built from integrations with tools like QuickBooks and Puzzle, AI-assisted workflows for data hygiene and scenario modeling, and expert oversight to validate assumptions and prepare investor and board materials. Parallel targets early-stage, VC-backed B2B SaaS companies from pre-seed through Series A and aims to serve as an FP&A backbone as teams scale. The company planned to use proceeds from its $2.4M seed to speed product development, expand its network of fractional CFOs, and deepen platform integrations. Customer testimonials in the announcement cited faster due diligence and clearer, confident decision-making as early outcomes of the product. Renato Villanueva is the company cofounder and CEO, and the company is based in Salt Lake City.

Participated · Seed · Jul 2026

a1mobile is launching as a business telecommunications company headquartered in San Francisco and founded by Darryl Foong. It plans to unify mobile, landline, and AI-powered phone systems into a single carrier designed for the AI era. The company says it will enable phone numbers to do more than connect calls by helping businesses better serve customers. a1mobile is initiating its commercial rollout with business landline customers. Financially, the company has raised an $11.5 million Seed round led by General Catalyst with broad investor participation to support its launch and growth efforts.

Led · Seed · Apr 2026

Primepoint offers a construction intelligence platform built to read, connect, and act on construction drawings, automating workflows such as constructability review, RFI drafting, submittal analysis, and drawing navigation. The platform is powered by proprietary AI with deep construction expertise and is built to meet the security requirements of enterprise construction organizations. Co-founded in 2024 by Lubomir Bourdev, PhD, and Hamid Palo, the company has deployed its solution on projects including an Aeronautical University Campus in Arizona with early partner Sundt Construction. Primepoint is expanding those deployments this year to additional projects including a data center, higher education, and residential construction. Financially, the company completed a $10M seed raise to fund platform expansion and customer growth among large commercial general contractors in the U.S.

Led · Seed · Mar 2026

Ezra offers a voice AI interviewing platform that helps recruiting teams identify qualified candidates through structured voice conversations and integrates with existing ATS systems to automate initial screening. The platform emphasizes conversational screening to allow candidates to stand out beyond resume optimization. The company is led by CEO and founder Ophir Samson and is based in San Francisco, CA. Following its $3.2M Seed raise, Ezra plans to expand operations and accelerate development efforts using the new capital. The article does not disclose revenue, user counts, or a valuation.

Participated · Series B · Jan 2026

Upwind Security develops AI-driven cloud security solutions aimed at protecting cloud environments. The company has attracted significant investor interest, most recently a tens-of-millions follow-on investment from Salesforce Ventures at a $1.6 billion valuation. That financing came two months after a prior $250 million round, underscoring strong funding momentum. Public reporting does not disclose revenue, user metrics, or detailed product roadmap in these articles. Likewise, specific plans for the new capital were not reported. The coverage frames the company as a well-funded, growth-stage player in cloud security backed by strategic and venture investors.