Groq

LPU™ Inference Engine
A new type of end-to-end processing unit system that provides the fastest inference for computationally intensive applications with a sequential component to them, such as AI language applications (LLMs).

Why we invested
Founded by visionary entrepreneur Jonathan Ross, Groq Inc is a trailblazing company that has developed the world’s first Language Processing Unit (LPU), a groundbreaking technology that revolutionizes AI workloads with unparalleled speed and performance.

Groq is on a mission to set the standard for GenAI inference speed, helping real-time AI applications come to life today.”

Jonathan Ross
Groq Inc Founder and CEO

Talos

Institutional-grade digital asset platform
Buy-side or sell-side, systematic hedge fund or neobank, Talos supports institutions from price discovery to execution and settlement. 

Why we invested
Anton and Ethan, who were lead engineers at some of the largest financial institutions, recognized the need to bridge the gap between institutional players and the crypto landscape. With their deep knowledge of the market, they possessed a unique advantage and were eager to prove themselves – powerful combination that we had no reservations about supporting.

Our vision is to be the bridge connecting institutions to the digital assets market. To deliver the most pioneering and trusted end-to-end trading lifecycle platform there is.”

Anton Katz
Talos Co-Founder and CEO

Flo Health

Building better future for female health
Flo offers accurate cycle predictions, evidence-based health insights, self-assessment tools for identifying increased risk of medical conditions, and a community section for anonymous discussions on health topics.

Why we invested
Dmitry’s expertise in product leadership led him to identify a gap in the market for an app that helps women better understand their body signals. Dmitry’s focus, growth strategy leadership, and team-building skills were integral in setting him apart from others in the industry.

Flo is on a mission to build a better future for female health, an area of healthcare that has been underlooked and underserved.”

Dmitry Gurski
Flo Health Co-Founder and CEO

Alpaca

Zero-commission stock trading API
All-Inclusive suite of APIs for investing, brokerage, custody and post-trade processing. Trade with algorithms, connect with apps, and build services with easy to use modern APIs. 

Why we invested
Yoshi and Hitoshi conceived an idea to create a stock trading API that caters to developers. Their vision was to fill the gap in the market where most of the world has limited to zero access to US equities. The founders' global vision and mission-driven mindset distinguished them from the rest, making it an easy decision for us to support their venture.

Our mission is to provide financial services to everyone on the planet.”

Yoshi Yokokawa
Alpaca Co-Founder and CEO

Branch Insurance

The better way to get covered
Home and auto insurance that’s simple to buy and built for savings. Unlike other insurance companies, Branch is actually built from the ground up to help members save.

Why we invested
The prospect of developing a new market offering utilizing modern technology to serve an underserved demographic held great promise. Steve and Joe possessed a deep understanding of the fundamental principles of insurance, inspiring our confidence in their vision, and we eagerly joined the effort.

We started Branch to restore insurance to its original intent: a force for communal good. By putting data and technology to work and harnessing the power of community, Branch makes insurance better and more affordable for all. We like to call it, getting back to getting each other’s back.”

Steve Lekas
Branch Financial Co-Founder and CEO

Fidel API

Programmable Cards
Securely connect to a user’s card, capture purchases in real time and trigger event-based experiences when it matters most.

Why we invested
Dev and Andre recognized the tremendous potential of real-time payment data and were inspired to take action. Their initiative has resulted in the development of the only financial infrastructure APIs that allow developers to create programmable experiences that are linked to real-time card purchases. These cutting-edge tools are revolutionizing the way that users and merchants interact, creating new opportunities for value creation and opening up new horizons for commerce.

Our mission is to unlock the full potential of payment cards.”

Dev Subrata
Fidel Co-Founder

Orderful

Bringing EDI trading partners together in days
Orderful’s Modern EDI Platform gives logistics providers, retailers, manufacturers, and technology companies full control to onboard and manage EDI trading partnerships and transactions in real time.

Why we invested
Erik developed the Orderful platform to fulfill his own desire for a software product that allows trading partners to efficiently manage all their third-party requirements and generate valuable analytics from their EDI data. We were impressed by his industry knowledge and vision, leading us to invest in the platform.

We are helping the small guys get to market and we want to create a world where data trading is not a barrier.”

Erik Kiser
Orderful Founder and CEO

Atomos Space

Make any orbit as accessible as LEO
Atomos Space is building the future of orbital logistics, providing “last mile” transportation services for satellite operators via space-resident OTVs.

Why we invested
Vanessa, an experienced aerospace engineer, co-founded Atomos with William to remove barriers to accessing space. Her passion for promoting sustainable space utilization and next-generation space power and propulsion technologies inspired us to support her and the team.

Our mission at Atomos is to make any orbit accessible.”

Vanessa Clark
Atomos Space Co-Founder and CEO

Confirm HR

Perf deserves a PIP
Confirm is the all-in-one people platform that creates a true reflection of each employee’s impact and influence. Grounded in the science of Organizational Network Analysis (ONA), Confirm unveils who’s actually driving impact in your organization.

Why we invested
Josh, an incredible product leader, recognized the significance of an organization’s culture early on. He teamed up with David to establish Confirm, a company that focuses on transforming talent intelligence, beginning with performance management. With their combined experience and clear vision, we were convinced to support their venture.

We’re on a mission to unleash everyone’s potential by recognizing the true difference they make at work.”

Joshua Merrill
Confirm HR Co-Founder