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Our portfolio founders

Natalya Lopareva

Natalya Lopareva

Co-Founder & CEO

[Algorized]

A PhD in sensing and AI, Natalya is transforming off-the-shelf sensors into AI-driven systems that detect people and motion, improving safety in industrial & autonomous environments.

Joseph Benraz

Joseph Benraz

Co-Founder & CTO

[Algorized]

A seasoned technologist with a background in AI and radar systems, Joseph leads Algorized's technical strategy, driving innovations in sensor fusion and real-time perception technologies.

Nick Damiano

Nick Damiano

Co-Founder & CEO

[Andromeda Surgical]

A serial medtech entrepreneur with two prior exits, Nick is leading Andromeda's charge to develop AI-powered surgical robots that elevate precision in the operating room.

Kartik Tiwari

Kartik Tiwari

Co-Founder & CTO

[Andromeda Surgical]

An autonomous vehicle pioneer who launched the world's first driverless truck, Kartik brings advanced robotics expertise to create AI-guided surgical systems.

Jaspar Carmichael-Jack

Jaspar Carmichael-Jack

Founder & CEO

[Artisan]

A 23-year-old disruptor from the UK, Jaspar is replacing repetitive jobs with AI employees that handle tasks like outreach and support, reshaping how businesses scale.

Akkshay Khoslaa

Akkshay Khoslaa

Co-Founder & CEO

[Asha Health]

A former Google AI product lead, Akkshay is building autonomous AI clinics that empower doctors to run nearly fully automated practices and expand care access.

Gokul Kumarresen

Gokul Kumarresen

Co-Founder & CTO

[Asha Health]

With deep experience from Brex and Salesforce, Gokul is the engineering force ensuring Asha's AI clinics are scalable, secure, and compliant.

Xavier Wartelle

Xavier Wartelle

Co-Founder & CEO

[Avatar Medical]

A serial founder with 7 startups and 4 exits, Xavier is leading Avatar's mission to bring immersive 3D imaging to surgeons through FDA-cleared extended reality software.

Dr. Mohamed El Beheiry

Dr. Mohamed El Beheiry

Co-Founder & CTO

[Avatar Medical]

A physicist and imaging expert, Mohamed built Avatar's platform to convert medical scans into intuitive 3D visualizations, improving both surgical planning and patient communication.

Faiyam Rahman

Faiyam Rahman

Co-Founder & CEO

[Blaze Payments]

A fintech founder and Duke mathematician, Faiyam is leading Blaze's global payments platform using stablecoins to make cross-border transfers instant and affordable.

Luc Succès

Luc Succès

Co-Founder & Head of Product

[Blaze Payments]

A product veteran from Spotify and Artsy, Luc is driving Blaze's intuitive design and expansion as it reshapes how people send money internationally.

Sean O`Brien

Sean O`Brien

Founder & CEO

[CollectWise]

A former attorney, Sean is automating the legal debt recovery process using AI to file lawsuits and enforce judgments, doubling collection rates and cutting costs in half.

Ryan So

Ryan So

Co-Founder & CEO

[Coverstar]

A repeat founder with a sharp eye for Gen Z trends, Ryan is leading Coverstar's mission to build a safer social media platform for Gen Alpha with over 400,000 users.

Peter Moser

Peter Moser

Co-Founder & CTO

[Coverstar]

An experienced full-stack engineer, Peter is the technical force behind Coverstar's safe-by-design infrastructure and rapid feature innovation.

Cyril Gorlla

Cyril Gorlla

Co-Founder & CEO

[CTGT]

After leaving Stanford's AI lab at 23, Cyril is building a safer, smarter enterprise AI stack that eliminates model bias and boosts efficiency by 500x.

Trevor Tuttle

Trevor Tuttle

Co-Founder & CTO

[CTGT]

A systems engineer and AI expert, Trevor is architecting CTGT's infrastructure to make AI outputs traceable, reliable, and aligned with enterprise compliance standards.

Kieran White

Kieran White

Co-Founder & CEO

[Curo Charging]

A former Tesla staffer, Kieran is scaling Curo's charger-leasing network for fleets, solving commercial EV infrastructure bottlenecks with rapid nationwide growth.

Andrew Porter

Andrew Porter

Co-Founder & CTO

[Curo Charging]

An ex-LinkedIn engineer, Andrew is building the technical foundation to connect EV fleets with idle chargers through a frictionless, scalable marketplace.

Anand Chaturvedi

Anand Chaturvedi

Co-Founder & CEO

[Dili]

A former Wall Street analyst, Anand is using AI to automate the deal diligence process, helping investors catch red flags and summarize complex data rooms instantly.

Brian Fernandez

Brian Fernandez

Co-Founder & CTO

[Dili]

A former Coinbase engineer with a background in electrical and computer engineering, Brian leads Dili's AI infrastructure, transforming complex financial documents into actionable insights for investors.

Nicolas Diaz

Nicolas Diaz

Co-Founder & CEO

[Domu AI]

An AI researcher from Carnegie Mellon, Nicolas is revolutionizing financial services by automating debt collection and sales calls with generative AI.

Camila Zancanella

Camila Zancanella

Co-Founder & COO

[Domu AI]

With an MBA from HEC Paris, Camila leverages her fintech expertise to streamline customer communications in the insurance industry. ​

Yichen Jin

Yichen Jin

Co-Founder & CEO

[Fleak]

An ex-VC and ML researcher, Yichen is streamlining real-time data infrastructure so teams can ingest and deploy data workflows instantly without DevOps headaches.

Bo Lei

Bo Lei

Co-Founder & CTO

[Fleak]

A seasoned engineer, Bo built Fleak's low-code platform that powers real-time data ingestion, transformation, and API deployment in a single tab.

Dr. Riyan Moussaoui

Dr. Riyan Moussaoui

Co-Founder & CEO

[FutureClinic]

A practicing physician, Riyan is building an AI platform that helps doctors launch digital clinics with 99% of operations automated, expanding care access globally.

Dr. Nabil Belahouane

Dr. Nabil Belahouane

Co-Founder & CTO

[FutureClinic]

A software engineer and medical doctor, Dr. Belahouane leads OpenClinic's AI development, ensuring the platform's clinical accuracy and scalability.

Dr. Usama Syed

Dr. Usama Syed

Co-Founder

[FutureClinic]

A dermatologist and healthcare entrepreneur, Dr. Syed brings extensive clinical experience to OpenClinic, focusing on enhancing patient care through AI-driven solutions.

Dr. Hassan Mirza

Dr. Hassan Mirza

Co-Founder

[FutureClinic]

A UK-trained MD, Hassan ensures OpenClinic's AI platform stays clinically accurate and safe, grounding the tech in real-world patient outcomes.

Ben Katz

Ben Katz

Co-Founder & CEO

[Hybrd]

A former WHOOP product leader and US national rower, Ben is creating an all-in-one training platform for hybrid athletes.

Matt Ruiters

Matt Ruiters

Co-Founder & CTO

[Hybrd]

An ex-AWS engineer and Ironman triathlete, Matt is building the technical foundation for HYBRD's performance tracking app.

Caroline Shoemaker

Caroline Shoemaker

Co-Founder

[Hybrd]

A seasoned product manager, Caroline brings a user-centric approach to HYBRD's fitness technology.

Mats Terwiesch

Mats Terwiesch

Co-Founder

[Hybrd]

With a background in sports science, Mats focuses on integrating physiological insights into HYBRD's platform.

Nathan King

Nathan King

Co-Founder & CEO

[It's Electric]

An architect with a focus on sustainability, Nathan is building curbside EV charging that taps into local buildings with zero cost to property owners.

Tiya Gordon

Tiya Gordon

Co-Founder & COO

[It's Electric]

A design and operations expert, Tiya is driving deployment of It's Electric's chargers into dense urban neighborhoods to democratize EV access.

Nuno Leiria

Nuno Leiria

Founder & CEO

[Nilo]

A former Unreal Engine and Fortnite developer, Nuno founded Nilo to democratize 3D world-building with AI, making immersive content creation fast and accessible.

Sam Altman

Sam Altman

Co-Founder & CEO

[OpenAI]

A former Y Combinator president, Sam is leading OpenAI's development of safe, advanced artificial intelligence including ChatGPT, with a mission to benefit all of humanity.

Greg Brockman

Greg Brockman

Co-Founder & President

[OpenAI]

As OpenAI's technical architect, Greg drives the company's research breakthroughs and engineering vision, after previously serving as CTO of Stripe.

Oliver Silverstein

Oliver Silverstein

Co-Founder & CEO

[OpenCall AI]

An experienced software engineer, Oliver is automating business phone interactions to enhance customer engagement.

Nicholas Lee

Nicholas Lee

Co-Founder

[OpenCall AI]

With a background in enterprise automation, Nicholas is streamlining call center operations through AI.

Eric Mei

Eric Mei

Co-Founder

[OpenCall AI]

A systems architect, Eric ensures seamless integration of OpenCall's AI with existing business tools.

Arthur Silverstein

Arthur Silverstein

Co-Founder

[OpenCall AI]

Specializing in AI development, Arthur focuses on creating intelligent virtual agents for customer service.

Daniel Faber

Daniel Faber

Co-Founder & CEO

[Orbit Fab]

A serial space entrepreneur, Daniel is pioneering in-space refueling to extend satellite lifespans and enable sustainable space operations.

Jeremy Schiel

Jeremy Schiel

Co-Founder & CDO

[Orbit Fab]

With a vision for a thriving in-space economy, Jeremy is developing infrastructure for orbital fuel supply chains.

Pete Stevenson

Pete Stevenson

Co-Founder & CEO

[Pax Markets]

A former quant, Pete is building the first single-chip crypto exchange to enable zero-fee, ultra-fast trading with hardware that outpaces traditional data centers.

Benjamin Kilimnik

Benjamin Kilimnik

Co-Founder & CTO

[Pax Markets]

An experienced systems engineer, Ben is developing Pax's proprietary trading architecture for high-frequency, on-chain performance at institutional scale.

Dr. Chris Ciriello

Dr. Chris Ciriello

Co-Founder & CEO

[Perceptive]

A dentist and AI researcher, Dr. Ciriello is transforming dental care with robotic systems for automated procedures.

Scott Phillips

Scott Phillips

Co-Founder & CTO

[Perceptive]

A robotics engineer, Scott is advancing precision dentistry through AI-driven imaging and automation.

Will Bodewes

Will Bodewes

Co-Founder & CEO

[Phonely AI]

Will is leading the charge in voice AI with human-like phone agents that automate call centers, boost efficiency, and free teams from repetitive phone support.

Nisal Ranasinghe

Nisal Ranasinghe

Co-Founder & CTO

[Phonely AI]

A PhD researcher in explainable AI from the University of Melbourne, Nisal brings deep expertise in voice AI and real-time systems to Phonely. Previously, he led AI initiatives at a major telecom firm, focusing on scalable, low-latency customer support solutions.

Dimitris Fotis Sakellariou

Dimitris Fotis Sakellariou

Founder & CEO

[Piramidal]

Holding a PhD in Neuroengineering, Dimitris is decoding brain activity using AI to improve neurological diagnostics.

Kris Pahuja

Kris Pahuja

Co-Founder

[Piramidal]

Formerly of Google and Spotify, Kris is applying AI to interpret brainwaves for health monitoring.

Alberto Robles

Alberto Robles

Founder & CEO

[Pulsara]

A crypto veteran, Alberto is building a complete DeFi suite on Coreum with an order-book DEX, governance tools, and a growing $SARA ecosystem.

Elon Musk

Elon Musk

Founder

[SpaceX & XAI]

At xAI, he advances efforts to understand the universe. At SpaceX, he leads innovations like reusable rockets to make life multi-planetary - pushing science and tech to solve humanity's biggest challenges.

Janet Liu

Janet Liu

Co-Founder

[RevisionDojo]

Janet is creating the ultimate AI-powered study assistant that helps students generate quizzes, flashcards, and notes tailored to their learning needs.

Bowen Liu

Bowen Liu

Co-Founder

[RevisionDojo]

Bowen is the engineering brain behind StudyDojo's AI tutor, designing adaptive, subject-agnostic study tools that keep students engaged and improving.

Richard Johnson

Richard Johnson

Founder & CEO

[Texture Capital]

A fintech veteran, Richard is modernizing capital markets by enabling tokenized securities trading through blockchain technology.

Evan Wineland

Evan Wineland

Co-Founder & CEO

[Weave Robotics]

Evan is building “Isaac,” a home robot assistant that combines AI and robotics to help with daily tasks, aiming to bring personal robots into every household.

Kaan Doğrusoz

Kaan Doğrusoz

Co-Founder & CTO

[Weave Robotics]

A former Apple ML lead, Kaan is engineering the core tech behind Isaac, combining safe object manipulation with smart home integration for next-gen domestic robotics.

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