Participated · Equity · Feb 2022

ASPO World is an NFT-focused blockchain game that launched its Mainnet on February 22, 2022, and is optimized for Windows PC, MacOS, Android and iOS. The core product is a turn-based NFT card game in which players pick one of three classes (Hunter, Fighter or Witch), summon Spirits, and field a squad of 1 main champion plus 4 Spirits; a base lineup requires a minimum price of 400 ASPO Tokens and is purchasable on the project’s Marketplace. The team emphasizes play-to-earn mechanics while also investing heavily in visuals, plot and game logic to deliver tactical gameplay and entertainment. The development team has grown to about 40 people and includes members with more than 10 years of experience operating in markets such as Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and China. Technically, ASPO World focuses on its operating system platform and blockchain technology to improve transmission speeds, security and to reduce network congestion when player counts spike. The project reports strong token activity—CoinMarketCap recorded nearly $24 million in trading volume on the token’s first listing day—and ongoing roadmap and tokenomics commitments.

Led · Seed · Sep 2021

Libre DeFi is building a cross-chain decentralized finance platform offering one-click farming and staking. The team plans a Q4 2021 launch of its first Dapp, with the platform going live across Binance Smart Chain, Polygon Network, and Avalanche Network. The release will coincide with the launch of the $LIBRE token; the first iteration of the Dapp is slated for October 2021. Beyond yield farming opportunities, the company is developing NFT utility and planning to enter the GameFi space. Founded at the end of 2020 by Julian Vasil and Josh Davis, Libre is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The company completed an $800,000 seed round to fund continued development and ecosystem building.

Participated · Equity · Apr 2021

Launch X is a decentralized multi-chain, governance-based IDO launchpad and B2B ecosystem that helps startups raise capital across multiple blockchains. Its core product is a Launchpad for token issuance with features including cross-chain synthetic staking and interoperability. The platform is built on Binance Smart Chain with full cross-chain integration to facilitate Ethereum tools and DApps, and it plans to add Solana and Polkadot later this year. Launch X emphasizes a DAO-style governance model intended to enable a transparent and fair listing process assessed by financial, marketing and legal specialists. The company completed a $600k private funding round to advance development and marketing. Funds will be used to finish the website, finalize the Launchpad, and attract users and partners ahead of a planned public IDO in early May.

Participated · Seed · Jul 2020

Liteboxer offers an in-home device that gamifies boxing workouts using patented lights that sync to music, creating rhythm-driven sessions and a game-like experience. The product includes trainer-led classes and a Quick Play mode that lets users work out to their chosen songs. Content is a central focus: for $29/month users get unlimited training sessions and Liteboxer maintains an exclusive partnership with Universal Music, rotating 100 songs and automatically pairing lighting to beats. Since shipping equipment in October, the company reports users average four to five workouts per week. Liteboxer is adjusting its trainer model from 1099 contractors toward part-time and potentially full-time W2 employment. The company is using new funding to accelerate growth and get more devices into consumers' hands. Liteboxer offers a free-standing replacement for a heavy bag that uses a lighting system and force sensors to guide workouts and provide metrics on force, timing, and accuracy. The system pairs with an iOS/Android app that delivers trainer-led sessions, a Training Camp, and a Quick Play mode that uses patented Rhythm Technology to match punches to music. The unit is available for pre-order at $1,495 and the subscription content is priced at $29/month. Content includes expert-guided boxing sessions, music‑paced rounds, and social challenges that let users compare results with friends. Cofounded by Jeff Morin (CEO) and Todd Dagres (Chairman), the company emphasizes habitual engagement and aims to get users on the platform multiple times per week. Liteboxer has raised a total of $6 million to date to support product launch and content development.

Participated · Series A · Nov 2013

MediaSpike runs a marketplace that lets game developers list standardized in-game product placements and advertisers bid for those placements. The company supports integration with iOS and Android titles and says most of its technology operates server-side to ease adaptation across platforms. MediaSpike reported its network reaches 20 million unique users, a 20x increase in fewer than five months. The startup intends to use the new funding to pursue its core mission more aggressively, including opening an office in New York City. Leadership includes founder and CEO Blake Commagere and COO John McCrea; the team includes several former Plaxo members who have backed the company. The company emphasizes removing friction from a product-placement model that it says already works. MediaSpike, started by Blake Commagere (known for early Facebook apps like Zombies and Vampires), offers a marketplace that standardizes in-game sponsored product placements. Developers create listings for specific in-game items or areas with audience statistics, sample assets, and sponsorship prices. Advertisers can find games by demographics, choose items to sponsor, upload creative, preview placements in a test version, and track campaign statistics. Once integrated, developers receive campaign proposals by email and can approve them with minimal additional work. MediaSpike is testing an early version of the product with a small group of developers and has raised a seed round of funding. Commagere plans to expand the platform to more developers including the long tail of smaller games, move beyond Facebook into mobile and other platforms, and incorporate dynamic pricing that adjusts based on supply and demand.