Led · Seed · Jun 2026

ConeLabs develops a digital infrastructure inspection platform that converts field imagery into detailed 3D models, automatically detects structural defects, and generates structured engineering reports. Its system is used by engineering firms and public agencies to speed inspections, reduce manual workload, and standardize asset condition data for maintenance decisions. The company participated in the Techstars accelerator program in 2023 and is led by founder and CEO Albert Mansour. ConeLabs aims to replace manual, paper-based inspection workflows with faster, data-driven processes. Following the $1.5M pre-seed raise, the company plans to use the capital to expand sales and scale its presence in infrastructure markets.

Participated · Seed · Sep 2024

mbue is an Austin, Texas–based AI-first vertical SaaS construction tech startup that offers an AI-driven platform to review architectural drawings. Its web-based application leverages AI to instantly review drawings, helping architects and builders reduce time, cost, and liability exposure during the construction process. The company plans to target code compliance in the near future. mbue raised $1.8M in pre-seed funding and intends to use the proceeds to further develop its platform, expand the team, and enhance customer support. Leadership includes CEO Jean-Pierre Trou and CTO Dave DeCaprio.

Participated · Seed · Feb 2024

Looq AI develops the Looq platform, an AI-enabled digital twin solution paired with a proprietary “Q” camera system that enables rapid, survey-grade 3D capture of physical infrastructure. The company leverages a novel camera-based computer vision and AI approach (rather than lasers) to deliver over 100x higher spatial sampling rates and capture data in minutes. Field-captured imagery is processed by cloud image-to-model software to produce geo-referenced 3D digital twins, topographic maps, and AI semantic information for engineering and asset workflows. Looq targets utilities, surveyors, engineers, contractors, and asset owners facing urgent inspection, design, construction, and disaster-response needs. Early customers and partners cited in the article include AJS, McElhanney, and Aquawolf, which report faster, high-quality survey data and improved engineering workflows. The company launched the Looq platform at Distributech 2024, was established in 2021, and has raised $2.6M in a preferred seed round as part of $3.75M total funding to date.

Participated · Seed · Aug 2023

Electric Sheep is a London, UK-based AI tech startup specializing in visual effects (VFX) automation. Its core product, Spotlight, is a cloud-native AI rotoscoping tool that automates background removal and outputs an editable layer allowing VFX artists to make key spline adjustments. The company says Spotlight can process 1 second of footage in less than a minute. Led by CEO Gary Palmer, Electric Sheep focuses on speed, scale, and security to accelerate workflows for TV and film production. The startup intends to use the funds to build and enhance Spotlight and expand its capabilities to deliver big-screen detail. Financially, Electric Sheep completed a USD 500K pre-seed raise to support product development.