Participated · Seed · Apr 2025

Scout AI develops vision-language-action-based AI models and command-and-control software for military autonomous vehicles and drones. Its flagship model effort, "Fury," is being trained to operate and command assets for logistical missions and, in time, weaponized systems; the company also projects a command product called "Ox" for soldier-facing orchestration of multiple platforms. Scout conducts real-world training at a range it calls Foundry on a U.S. military base, using ATVs and drones to generate reinforcement learning data and to test agents in challenging off-road conditions. The startup participates in Army experiments—its technology is among vendors used by the 1st Cavalry Division—and has active contracts with DARPA and the Army Applications Laboratory. Scout says it currently builds on pretrained models from major hyperscalers while planning to invest its capital in training and compute to develop its own foundation models.

Participated · Series A · Apr 2025

Venteur provides a personalized health technology platform that helps employers offer employees tailored health benefits and full control over their choices via Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRA). The platform serves a range of companies, from small teams to businesses with over 5,000 employees. Venteur reports having served 30,000 employees across 600 businesses. The company is led by Stacy and Tim Edgar and is based in San Francisco, CA. Venteur plans to use its new funding to accelerate product innovation, expand into new markets, and grow its team. The product emphasis is on giving employees high-quality, personalized options rather than one-size-fits-all employer plans. Venteur operates a health insurance platform and services that enable businesses to provide their employees with more choice and control over care. The company positions its product to prioritize employee well-being and financial success. Venteur combines platform capabilities with services to simplify employer-sponsored health benefits. The startup is based in Berkeley, California. It recently completed a seed financing, indicating early-stage funding activity. Venteur plans to use the new capital to expand operations and advance its product development efforts.

Participated · Seed · Mar 2024

Velou offers AI-driven product data enrichment and the Sentient Product Catalog, which self-optimizes content in real time to improve discoverability and customer engagement. Its platform uses computer vision and natural language understanding to extract deep semantic product insights and align them with customer intent. The technology is positioned to provide foundational product data infrastructure for next-generation ecommerce intelligence. Velou plans to use the new funding to accelerate hiring and its go-to-market strategy. The company reports nearly tripling revenue over the past six months, driven by an expanding global customer base of retailers, brands, and marketplaces. Velou recently added retail software veteran Gavin Hewitt as its first chief operating officer to help scale operations and GTM execution. Velou provides an AI-powered product data enrichment and search automation platform that delivers industry-specific data models, analytics, and product data generation to streamline product launches and reduce manual errors. The platform integrates with systems such as SAP, Salesforce, Shopify, and BigCommerce and acts as an AI copilot for ecommerce teams. Velou serves renowned global luxury brands, large department stores, and rapidly expanding ecommerce retailers. The company plans to use the funding for strategic expansion, including product and partnership development and key hires. Led by founder and CEO Sadee Gamhewa and based in San Francisco, the company emphasizes automating catalog workflows and elevating customer relationships at scale.

Led · Series A · Nov 2023

Fillogic operates a technology-driven, channel-free logistics platform that converts under-utilized space in retail centers, such as shopping malls, into middle-mile logistics centers. The company offers local market logistics services and partners with enterprises, digital brands, and platform partners to expand its network. Founded in 2018 by CEO Bill Thayer, Fillogic is focused on building a logistics technology ecosystem across markets. The company reported 300% growth so far in 2023, adding new customers and partners. Fillogic intends to use its recent funding to accelerate product development and support nationwide expansion of its logistics network. Fillogic is a NYC-based Logistics-as-a-Service platform that operates mall-based micro distribution hubs to maximize efficiencies for retailers and freight delivery networks. Founded in 2018 by Bill Thayer and Rob Caucci, the company operates micro distribution hubs across the Northeast, including Connecticut, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Its platform includes a Delivery Partner Network and proprietary routing technology to support last-mile and micro-distribution operations. The company raised a $2.5m seed round, bringing total funds raised to $3.5m to date. Proceeds will be used to expand the Fillogic Hub Network nationwide into key markets including the Mid-Atlantic, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas, Phoenix and San Francisco, and to support team growth. Fillogic plans further platform development to enhance its delivery partner capabilities and routing systems.

Participated · Equity · Apr 2023

CarmaCare launched a proprietary "healthcare-for-your-car" subscription service to cover mechanical failures and extended-warranty–style repairs, with plans that include roadside assistance and deductible options of $100 or $250. The product covers replacement parts and powertrain, electronic, and mechanical components, and features a Virtual Garage that offers remote triage and unbiased repair cost estimates. Founded in 2021 by Jonathan Palan, the company aims to address the $35 billion car warranty and service contract market and to provide a consumer-friendly alternative to traditional, often predatory, warranty offerings. CarmaCare is currently direct-to-consumer but is exploring B2B2C opportunities and is in talks with potential partners. The company says it has some revenue and that its product, launched three months ago, has shown early traction that exceeded expectations. Management plans to invest in product and technology, customer acquisition, and hiring underwriters and data scientists, and is considering a small debt facility to finance customers and new products.