Alumni Ventures

Terradepth, Inc. is a data-as-a-service company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2018. The company focuses on enhancing ocean knowledge by centralizing and monetizing deep ocean data. Utilizing unmanned submersibles, Terradepth autonomously collects high-resolution and scalable data, which is then processed and stored in a cloud-based repository. It offers clients access to this extensive ocean data repository, along with tailored data products and analytical reports for sale. Through its platform, Terradepth aims to support organizations and individuals in making informed, ecologically responsible decisions regarding ocean resources.

StoryFit Inc. is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in providing artificial intelligence insights and machine learning solutions for the book publishing, movie, and television production industries. Founded in 2014, StoryFit offers products such as StoryFit Metadata and StoryFit Analytics, which allow publishers and studios to analyze metadata and gain insights into audience targeting, reader personas, and writing evaluation. The company aims to empower creative decision-makers by delivering actionable data analytics that simulate audience responses to content and provide suggestions for development, marketing, and merchandising. By understanding how stories fit within the broader landscape, StoryFit supports its clients in producing engaging and memorable narratives.

Rollick Outdoor, Inc. is an Austin, Texas-based company founded in 2017 that operates an online marketing platform designed to connect manufacturers of recreational products with dealers. The platform enhances the customer experience by facilitating interactions throughout the purchasing journey, from initial interest to repeat purchases. It serves the powersports, RV, and marine industries by offering a suite of marketing and technology solutions that streamline the buying process for consumers and improve sales and marketing effectiveness for dealers. Rollick's ecosystem aims to simplify the acquisition of recreational and industrial equipment, ensuring that both manufacturers and dealers can provide personalized experiences to their customers.

SourceDay LLC is a software company that specializes in developing a Software-as-a-Service platform focused on automating purchase order management. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, SourceDay offers a centralized solution that streamlines buyer and supplier relationships, reducing errors and communication delays. Its platform provides features such as real-time supplier performance metrics, automated PO processing, and integration with existing ERP systems. SourceDay's tools include collaboration on purchase orders, requests for quotes, accounts payable, and quality control, making it particularly beneficial for manufacturing and distribution companies. The solution replaces traditional communication methods like emails and spreadsheets with a more efficient cloud-based system, helping businesses manage exceptions and enhance their supply chain operations.

UpEquity is a technology-driven mortgage platform that simplifies the home buying process. Founded in 2019 by Tim Herman and Louis Wilson while they were students at Harvard Business School, the company is headquartered in Austin, Texas. UpEquity offers services such as mortgage and refinance, enabling users to upload documents for pre-approval through its online portal. The platform combines free cash offers, automated underwriting, and competitive mortgage rates to facilitate quick offers and closings, making it accessible even for first-time homebuyers. By streamlining the application and approval process, UpEquity aims to democratize access to the housing market and enhance the overall home buying experience.

Mesa Cloud is a graduation management system that monitors student academic progress. The company was founded in 2019 by John Kennedy and is headquartered in Austin, Texas, United States.

StoryFit Inc. is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in providing artificial intelligence insights and machine learning solutions for the book publishing, movie, and television production industries. Founded in 2014, StoryFit offers products such as StoryFit Metadata and StoryFit Analytics, which allow publishers and studios to analyze metadata and gain insights into audience targeting, reader personas, and writing evaluation. The company aims to empower creative decision-makers by delivering actionable data analytics that simulate audience responses to content and provide suggestions for development, marketing, and merchandising. By understanding how stories fit within the broader landscape, StoryFit supports its clients in producing engaging and memorable narratives.

Future/Proof develops beverage brands for millennial customers. Justin Fenchel, Aimy Steadman, and Brad Schultz founded it in 2019, with its headquarters in Austin in Texas.

StoryFit Inc. is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in providing artificial intelligence insights and machine learning solutions for the book publishing, movie, and television production industries. Founded in 2014, StoryFit offers products such as StoryFit Metadata and StoryFit Analytics, which allow publishers and studios to analyze metadata and gain insights into audience targeting, reader personas, and writing evaluation. The company aims to empower creative decision-makers by delivering actionable data analytics that simulate audience responses to content and provide suggestions for development, marketing, and merchandising. By understanding how stories fit within the broader landscape, StoryFit supports its clients in producing engaging and memorable narratives.