PORTFOLIO COMPANIES
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AIRCAST is the world’s fastest in-venue ultra-low latency video and audio streaming technology, providing an unparalleled experience for patrons at live events. This technology enables access to multiple live camera feeds, audio commentary, and real-time data, enhancing the event experience. Whether it’s a sports event, concert, or any other live performance, AIRCAST ensures that viewers don’t miss a moment, offering seamless and instantaneous access to the action. Founded in 2021 and based in Melbourne, Australia, AIRCAST has quickly become a leader in ultra-low latency streaming. It is known for its cutting-edge solutions and commitment to delivering the highest quality experience to audiences globally.
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Mayvenn is a company focused on providing high-quality hair extensions and wigs within the beauty and personal care industry. The company offers a range of products, including virgin human hair wigs, hair bundles, closures, frontals, and clip-in extensions designed to meet various styling needs. Mayvenn’s services also encompass custom wig services and consultations with beauty experts to deliver personalized looks. Additionally, Mayvenn provides educational resources and tutorials to help customers maintain and style their hair extensions and wigs. Founded in 2013 and based in Mansfield, Texas, Mayvenn is dedicated to delivering exceptional products and services to enhance their customers’ beauty and confidence.
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Amplium is revolutionizing the future of immersive video, allowing users to explore new worlds and delve into stories like never before. This cutting-edge technology transcends traditional viewing experiences by seamlessly blending high-definition visuals, spatial audio, and interactive elements. Whether journeying through fantastical landscapes, engaging in thrilling adventures, or experiencing heartfelt narratives, Amplium creates an environment where users can fully immerse themselves and become active participants in the story and fosters a deeper emotional connection, making each experience uniquely personal and memorable. Amplium is paving the way for the next generation of immersive experiences.
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Dimension is a San Francisco-based tech-enabled full-service waste management platform. Built by female founder Lily Shen, it is the first service of its kind to simplify waste management for companies of any size nationwide. Considered the Uber of waste management services, their solutions are customizable and on-demand making them perfectly suited to solving ad hoc or emergency issues and dealing with regular pick-ups. The company aims to increase the US national recycling rate. It offers data-driven solutions for B2B waste management, serving notable clients like Amazon, Instacart, Hilton, Imperfect Foods, Wee!, Tuft & Needle, Holiday Inn, and many others.
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Empowerly’s mission is to empower students to be the most successful version of themselves in college admissions and beyond. They have helped thousands of students get accepted to their top-choice programs at colleges everywhere. The team consists of graduates from top US colleges with expertise in various subjects, including STEM, pre-med, business, and the humanities. They also have diverse work experience, including Teach for America, Goldman Sachs, and Riot Games. They’re passionate about building a supportive and inclusive community that helps students and their families find a path to success in their chosen fields and achieve their academic goals and career aspirations.
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Liminal Space is a leading company in LED display optics and the creator of Spatial LED technology based in Los Angeles. They specialize in designing and building immersive experiences using their patented display systems. Their technology allows large audiences to engage in holographic environments without the need for VR headsets, offering applications in live concerts, video gaming, esports, and art experiences. The team at Liminal Space combines expertise in entertainment and immersive technology to create viscerally immersive content and interactive experiences, positioning themselves at the forefront of the next generation of entertainment technology.
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Pod Foods is a tech-enabled B2B wholesale marketplace transforming grocery distribution. Founded by Fiona Lee and Larissa Russell, it connects food manufacturers directly with retailers, enabling efficient, transparent transactions and logistics. The platform uses advanced analytics to support the distribution of trending and niche products, allowing retailers to adapt their inventory swiftly. Services include easy ordering, on-time payments, and delivery consolidation, freeing brands to focus on growth. Pod Foods partners with retailers like Sprouts, expanding across major U.S. regions, ensuring emerging brands can reach new markets and retailers can access diverse products
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Sidechat is an anonymous social media app designed for college students to connect with their classmates by sharing memes, jokes, thoughts, and confessions. Users sign up with their university email, ensuring that the content is exclusive to their school. The app combines elements of Reddit and Yik Yak, offering a platform for candid and often humorous posts without revealing identities. Sidechat’s intuitive interface features karmic upvotes and downvotes, and allows private messaging while maintaining anonymity. Launched on various campuses, it has gained popularity through grassroots marketing, often involving student ambassadors. The app aims to create a sense of community while balancing anonymity and accountability through moderation.
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VRJam is a state-of-the-art platform merging gaming, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence to create immersive live events. It allows artists to perform as real-time holographic avatars in virtual environments, enhancing audience engagement and providing new revenue streams through NFTs and tokenized virtual real estate. The VRJam Mirrorverse operates across various devices, including VR headsets and mobile, ensuring wide accessibility. Founded in 2017, the company boasts a team of industry veterans and advisors, including figures like Arabian Prince and Jonas Tempel, contributing to its strategic direction. VRJam transforms live entertainment by offering interactive, socially engaging experiences without geographical limitations.
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Yoom is a cutting-edge software used to create and animate 3D digital characters, which includes specialized markerless capture technology for body, hand, finger, and facial movements without the need for traditional head cameras or gloves. Their neural network-driven solutions enhance gaming, visual effects, and VR/AR applications by providing high-fidelity character creation and performance capture data. Yoom’s software streamlines the production process, reduces costs, and accelerates development, making it ideal for game studios and film and TV production houses. The platform also supports advanced volumetric capture that is compatible with various camera hardware configurations. They have offices in Tel Aviv and Los Angeles.