Sandstone — $30M

Series A

AI for in-house legal teams, focusing on relationship management and workflow automation.

Investors: Lightspeed Venture Partners, Mantis VC, SV Angel, Operator Partners, Kearny Jackson, Daybreak Ventures, Litquidity Ventures

Aryon Security — $29M

Series A

Cloud Security Enforcement Platform that enables organizations to enforce security policies before risks reach production.

Investors: Brightmind Partners, Datadog Ventures, Skinos Ventures, Blumberg Capital, Viola Ventures. Angels: George Kurtz (CrowdStrike CEO), Robert Herjavec (Shark Tank), Yevgeny Dibrov (Armis CEO), Nadir Izrael (Armis CTO)

Jedify — $24M

Series A

Autonomous context graph for data-intensive agentic applications and workflows.

Investors: Norwest, Snowflake Ventures, S Capital VC, Cerca Partners, Oceans Ventures

Vinyl Equity — $20M

Series A

Fintech infrastructure provider for capital markets and corporate transactions.

Investors: Jump Capital, MUFG Innovation Partners, Index Ventures, Spark Capital, Infinity Ventures, Cambrian Fintech

NewOrbit — $18.5M

Series A

Satellite manufacturer focused on small spacecraft for commercial and government customers.

Investors: Voyager Ventures, Unnamed Angel Investors

Journey — $15M

Seed

Loyalty and guest-experience platform for hotels and high-end residences.

Investors: FirstMark, Headline

Golden Analytics — $14M

Seed

AI-native analytics platform for enterprise data teams.

Investors: Insight Partners

Volund — $12M

Seed

Propulsion systems and digital factory infrastructure for aerospace and defense.

Investors: Squadra Ventures, Root Ventures, Marlinspike, Output Ventures, First In

SWARM Engineering — $10M

Series A

Decision intelligence for agrifood and manufacturing using AI.

Investors: S2G Investments, AgRogue Growth Partners, Radicle Growth, Grit Road Partners, Middleland Capital, Open Prairie, Serra Ventures, Trailhead Capital

ZeroDrift — $10M

Seed

Protect AI models from themselves (AI safety/security).

Investors: a16z Speedrun, Reign Ventures, Pitchdrive, U&I Ventures

Rivvun AI — $7.6M

Seed

Autonomous AI execution layer connecting commercial contracts to financial settlement.

Investors: Sitara Capital, 3one4 Capital

Reset — $6M

Seed

Embedded earned wage access (EWA) platform for credit unions and community banks.

Investors: Georgia’s Own CU, InTouch CU, Chartway CU, VyStar CU, One Washington Financial, Curql, Navari, Bankers Helping Bankers Fund

Fearn — $5.5M

Seed

AI-native patent platform that lets inventors draft Big Law quality patents in 20 minutes.

Investors: Kindred Ventures, a16z speedrun, Designer Fund, Essence VC

Orbital — $5M

Pre-seed

Space infrastructure company building AI data centers in Low Earth Orbit.

Investors: a16z speedrun, Basis Set, Human Element, Wayfinder, Antler, Anti Fund, Ascent, Rubik, Zero Knowledge Ventures, LYVC, Feld Ventures, New Legacy, FNDR, UpHonest, Asterisk

Titan — $3M

Seed

Banking-native AI platform purpose-built for financial services.

Investors: Entropy Ventures

HyperNorm AI — $2.2M

Seed

AI-powered wealth management startup.

Investors: Capital 2B, SenseAI Ventures

Rotomate — €2.1M

Pre-seed

Industrial AI platform that reads machine data and recommends maintenance actions.

Investors: Kvanted, Robin Capital, Angel Invest, Accel Scout. Angels: Jiri Heinonen, Moaffak Ahmed

Gradey — $164K

Seed (Reg CF)

AI-powered academic assistant to help kids succeed in school.

Investors: Angels: Nick Bozovich, Chris Lisovich, Caryn Johnson, Matt Whitfield, Rafal Kolankowski

Riemann Computing — $87K

Seed (Reg CF)

Patented data infrastructure compression technology for AI.

Investors: Angels: Cameron Miles Wyatt, Ajay Keshri, Brian Cohen, James L Dietrich, Russell Xavier, Aidas Masiulis

Epic Global Innovations — $60K

Seed (Reg CF)

Pocket sized AI wearable for construction safety (fall detection).

Investors: Angels: Dougal Mackenzie, Liam Bonner Fink, Thomas Tillman, Brad Stratton, Bart Klempel, Pamela Fenner

George Kurtz

Cloud Security Expert

Location: San Jose, California, United States

Email: george.kurtz@crowdstrike.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgekurtz

X/Twitter: https://x.com/George_Kurtz

George Kurtz is the CEO and founder of CrowdStrike, a leading cybersecurity company specializing in next-generation endpoint protection, threat intelligence, and services. With over 30 years of experience in the security space, he is an internationally recognized security expert, author, entrepreneur, and speaker. Prior to co-founding CrowdStrike in 2011, Kurtz served as Worldwide Chief Technology Officer and GM, as well as EVP of Enterprise at McAfee. He also founded Foundstone, a worldwide security products and services company, which was acquired by McAfee in 2004. Kurtz is the author of the best-selling security book, "Hacking Exposed: Network Security Secrets & Solutions." His investment activities include co-founding CrowdStrike and other ventures in the cybersecurity domain. He has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and being featured in Time Magazine as a leader in cybersecurity. He also holds patents related to security technologies.

Robert Herjavec

Cybersecurity Expert & Entrepreneurial Investor

Location: Los Angeles, California, USA

Email: robert@hec.com.au

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertherjavec

X/Twitter: https://x.com/robertherjavec

Phone: +1 416-488-1272

Robert Herjavec is a globally recognized business leader, motivational speaker, and investor, best known for his role as a lead Shark on the Emmy Award-winning show Shark Tank. Born in communist Yugoslavia, he immigrated to Canada with his family. He built his wealth by founding and selling several technology companies, including BRAK Systems (sold to AT&T Canada) and The Herjavec Group, a prominent cybersecurity firm. He is considered a leading cybersecurity expert, advising governments and large enterprises for over 35 years. Herjavec is also a successful author, with two New York Times bestsellers. He actively invests in and mentors startups, particularly in the cybersecurity sector. Beyond his business ventures, he is an avid runner, former race car driver, and exotic car collector. He is married to Kym Johnson. His investment activities include numerous companies, with a notable recent investment in Aryon Security ($29M Series A), as mentioned in the task input. He has also invested in various companies through Shark Tank, and continues to focus on the cybersecurity field.

Yevgeny Dibrov

Cybersecurity Expert and Investor

Location: San Francisco, California, United States

Email: yevgenydibrov@gmail.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yevgenydibrov

X/Twitter: https://x.com/yevgeny_dibrov

Yevgeny Dibrov is the Co-Founder and CEO of Armis, a leading cyber exposure management and security company. Based in San Francisco, California, he previously served as Head of Global Business Development at Adallom. Dibrov is an alumnus of the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology and was recognized with the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023 Bay Area Award. As an active angel investor, he has made numerous investments in cybersecurity startups, including Ocean, Daylight Security, Atero, Backslash Security, Axiom, Dream Security, Talon Cyber Security, Atmosec, Velocity, and Aporia.

Nadir Izrael

Cybersecurity & AI Expert

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States

Email: nadir@armis.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadiriz

Nadir Izrael is the Co-founder and CTO of Armis Security, a leading cybersecurity company. With a passion for programming since the age of 12, he brings extensive experience in software engineering and team leadership. Prior to co-founding Armis in 2015 with Yevgeny Dibrov, Izrael served as a Tech Lead for Google Suggest at Google and in the elite Unit 8200 intelligence corps of the Israel Defense Forces. His work at Armis has focused on protecting IoT and unmanaged devices, leading to the company's acquisition by ServiceNow for $7.75 billion. Beyond his executive role, Nadir is also an active angel investor, particularly as a Cyberstarts VC Investor, with a portfolio of 11 investments.

Jiri Heinonen

AI, SaaS, and Circular Economy Investor

Location: Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

LinkedIn: https://fi.linkedin.com/in/jiri-heinonen-ba290072

Jiri Heinonen is a co-founder, investor, and entrepreneur with a strong background in building and scaling companies. He co-founded Swappie, a leading European refurbished iPhone business, where he gained hands-on experience in complex physical-digital operations. He is also a Venture Partner at Node.vc, an early-stage VC firm in Finland. His investment focus includes AI, SaaS, Enterprise, Gaming/VR, and Devtools. He has also been involved with Kreia (AI x consumer marketing service) and Rotomate (Industrial AI).

Moaffak Ahmed

Fintech, Gaming, and AI Investor

Location: United Kingdom, Europe

Email: hello@coolerfuture.com

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/moaffak

X/Twitter: https://x.com/moaffak

Moaffak Ahmed is a serial entrepreneur and hands-on early-stage investor with over 25 years of marketing and business development experience across Europe, North America, and Asia. He is the Founder of Cooler Future, bringing a wealth of experience in entrepreneurship and investment across diverse sectors. His background reflects a strong focus on venture creation and strategic leadership, supported by a Master of Philosophy from the University of Helsinki. As an entrepreneur, Moaffak has established multiple ventures, demonstrating capabilities in building organizations from the ground up. His investment activities span various industries, including software, gaming, and media, showcasing a versatile approach to portfolio management. He has served as an investor in Smartly.io and Next Games, and has made 8 investments, including Saltfish, Grand PMS, Ovoro, Yousician, Carbo Culture, Flow AI, Network Next, and MyNextRun. These roles involved financial assessment and strategic guidance, contributing to the growth of innovative companies. Moaffak's expertise extends to corporate governance and strategic oversight through board memberships in organizations such as Kasvuryhmä and Slush.

Nick Bozovich

AI/IT Executive & Angel Investor

Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Email: nbozovich@cecinc.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickbozovich

Nick Bozovich is a dynamic IT executive with a proven track record in executing IT turnarounds and maturing cybersecurity programs. He currently serves as the Chief Information Officer at Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC). In addition to his corporate role, Nick is an active angel investor, notably having invested in Gradey, an AI-powered academic assistant. His investment in Gradey highlights his interest in AI and technology-driven solutions.

NJD Strategic Advisors HH Holding LLC

OH | Other | $161,000

• Nick DeMarte

Thrivvy, Inc.

LA | Other Technology | $25,000

• Vincent Caronna

Secure Fidelity, LLC

WY | Other Technology | $25,129

• James Madsen

• Nathaniel Mills

SalivIQ Diagnostics Inc.

VA | Biotechnology | $2,470,000

• Julia Halterman

• Gregory Bell

GMI-URBAN TOWERS, LP

TX | Commercial | $24,919,975

• William Glass

• Scott Palmer

Slight Ache LLC

NY | Restaurants | $1,500,000

• George McNally

• Ezra Kanarick

Grove Carbon Fund I LP

NY | Other Energy | $300,000,000

• Mark Gruetzmacher

• James O'Connell

Storage4Community, LLC

KY | Commercial | $6,000,000

• Matthew Jennings

• Corey Cope

• Ladona Wilson

CapConnectPlus Inc.

CA | Other Banking and Financial Services | $8,000,000

• Suresh Perera

• Eric Ball

• Trevor Mottl

• Matthew McConnell

• Ravi Subramanian

• Kostas Dafoulas

Arovia, Inc.

TX | Other Technology | $1,500,000

• Alexander Wesley

• Taylor Yoke

• Rahul Chandra

• Scott Howell

• Dennis Cagan

• Brian Patchett

Western Highland Fund II LLC

CA | Investing | $100,000,000

• Paul Sullivan

POST.BID.SHIP., INC.

OK | Other | $1,000,000

• William Robinson

• David Munoz Guillioli

• Michael Deitch

• Barry Glick

• Danny Gunn

• Glenn Terry

Musaffa, Inc.

NY | Investing | $5,000,000

• Dilshod Jumaniyazov