Investments¶
Here are some of the companies I've invested in. I write individual checks and also serve as a scout for Andreessen Horowitz, and have working relationships with Weekend Fund and Script Capital.
Kino.ai¶
Kino AI helps filmmakers search, log and organize their footage using AI and search.
Augmental¶
Innovative wearable technology company, creator of MouthPad - a hands-free trackpad operated by the tongue, which has attracted over $1 million in funding to enhance digital accessibility for users with limited mobility.
Haize Labs¶
Develops AI-based tools for automated stress testing of large language models (LLMs), and recently achieved a $100 million valuation led by General Catalyst, to focus on identifying risks and potential failure modes in AI systems.
Exa¶
AI-powered search engine API, backed by $22 million in funding from investors like Lightspeed, Nvidia, and Y Combinator, connecting AI systems to real-time web data. Offers semantic search, embedding search, and content scraping for developers and companies.
Lovable.dev¶
AI-powered app builder that helps users create web applications, backed by over $20 million in funding including a $15 million round led by Creandum. It uses AI to generate code, connect to backends, and deploy applications.
Rork¶
AI-powered text to mobile app builder, which recently secured a $2.8 million seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz, with participation from Hustle Fund, ChapterOne, and Founders Inc., enabling users to create mobile apps with simple text prompts.
Extend¶
Document processing reimagined with LLMs. Turn your documents into high quality data, achieve unmatched accuracy, and ship custom document automation in days, not months.
Shaped AI¶
AI-powered configurable recommendations and search systems, which raised an $8 million Series A led by Madrona Ventures with participation from Y Combinator. Specializes in real-time adaptability for increased engagement and revenue across various industries.
Pydantic Logfire¶
Developer-centric observability platform by Pydantic, which raised a $12.5 million Series A led by Sequoia with participation from Partech and Irregular Expression. Simplifies software monitoring and performance insights.
Vantager¶
AI-native investment platform for limited partners. Transforms complex financial datasets into actionable insights for investment strategies.
Empower Sleep¶
Data-driven sleep care platform offering continuous tracking, expert consultations, and personalized treatment plans. Aims to improve overall health through better sleep.
Argo Labs¶
Voice-to-voice AI technology for restaurant phone management. Their AI receptionist answers calls 24/7, taking orders, making reservations, and answering business questions with human-like conversation capabilities.