Participated · Seed · Jun 2026

Aether AI develops Causal World Models—AI systems designed to understand underlying mechanisms, reason under interventions, and operate reliably in complex real-world environments. The company’s core product focuses on causal discovery and causal reasoning as an alternative to correlation-based learning. Its initial commercial focus is on Physical AI and robotics, where causal reasoning is critical for interacting with the physical world, with plans to support initial deployments in those areas. Aether AI’s long-term vision is to build a unified causal reasoning layer capable of powering a broad range of intelligent systems. The company was founded by Prof. Biwei Huang of the University of California San Diego and is based in San Diego. Recent funding from a $20 million seed round is intended to accelerate R&D, expand engineering infrastructure and the scientific team, and support commercial adoption in targeted applications.

Led · Series B · Jan 2026

Founded in 2018, Saudi-based Rewaa develops a cloud platform that unifies accounting, inventory, and sales data so merchants can manage both in-store and online operations in real time. The software functions as a point-of-sale system while providing centralized dashboards that cut operational workload and improve efficiency for small and medium-sized retailers. By integrating physical and digital channels, Rewaa helps merchants scale without adding back-office complexity. The company is layering AI into its retail management tools to deliver smarter inventory decisions and sales insights. Proceeds from its latest financing will accelerate these AI capabilities and widen service coverage across Saudi Arabia. Rewaa’s Series B round brings in $45 million of fresh capital, giving the company resources for its next phase of growth. No revenue or user figures were disclosed, but the sizable round signals growing market traction.

Participated · Series A · Nov 2025

Evotrex develops hybrid extended-range electric travel trailers designed to enable extended off-grid living. Its first model, the PG5, is an EREV with a battery pack recharged by an onboard gas engine, and the company revealed a functional version at CES after emerging from stealth. The PG5’s Premium trim is priced around $160,000, and Evotrex says 90% of its existing order book is for that fully loaded trim. The company plans to target roughly 1,000 units annually once production ramps and will manufacture in China with final assembly in California. Evotrex has prioritized service capability early—hiring its first service employee six months ago and bringing on its first sales hire more recently—as it spends the next 10–12 months on durability testing. The startup has raised $46 million to date and is using the new capital to complete testing, finalize manufacturing plans, and prepare for deliveries.

Participated · Seed · Jun 2024

Zizle is a SocialFi application built on the Solana ecosystem. Its core product is a social finance platform that aims to enhance data privacy, enable decentralized governance, and provide more effective monetization routes for users and creators. The company announced a $3 million pre-seed financing from Unity Ventures, Black Dragon, Node Kapital, Khaled Guerbouz, and a group of angel investors. The new funding will be used to complete development of its application. Zizle is preparing to move from stealth mode to a public beta release.

Participated · Series B · Mar 2019

Mollybox, run by Xolo (Cayman) Limited and led by founder and CEO Ju Yi, is a subscription-based pet food and supplies brand headquartered in Shanghai. Its core product is a monthly “Surprise Box” containing staple food, snacks, nutrition products and toys; users can subscribe monthly, quarterly or annually. The company also ships cat litter and food and markets the boxes as a way for owners to explore new products. As of the article, Mollybox has about 30,000 subscribers receiving its products. Financially, the company has completed multiple funding rounds since 2016, most recently closing a Series B in 2019.