Moonshots Capital

Moonshots Capital is a venture capital firm based in Austin, Texas. It makes seed-stage investments in technology startups led by founders who are building products that re-imagine work and personal life in large and growing markets. The firm uses a disciplined investment process to identify companies with moonshot potential. It focuses on dual-use technology, fintech, consumer Internet, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. Moonshots Capital is a registered investment adviser and supports portfolio companies through early growth to scale.

Farah Daou

Senior Associate

Aliya Friedman

Associate

John Zietzke

Investor

Past deals in Maryland

PlanetiQ

Series B in 2019
PlanetiQ LLC, founded in 2012 and based in Bethesda, Maryland, specializes in launching satellites designed to enhance weather forecasting, climate monitoring, and space weather prediction. The company leverages commercial satellite constellations to deliver critical weather data, addressing the increasing demand for precise forecasts amidst rising natural disaster costs and expanding populations. Traditional government-funded satellite programs have struggled to adapt to modern technological needs, resulting in aging spacecraft and budget constraints that jeopardize essential data collection. PlanetiQ aims to fill these gaps by providing timely and accurate data, which is vital for monitoring day-to-day weather events such as hurricanes, floods, and droughts, as well as long-term climate trends. Their services are intended to improve safety, reduce weather-related risks, and support decision-making across various sectors.

PreciseTarget

Series A in 2019
PreciseTarget is a data science company headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, specializing in enhancing retail sales through advanced consumer insights. The company employs a programmatic approach to analyze billions of SKUs and consumer transactions, enabling the creation of unique cross-merchant taste graphs tailored to individual customers. By leveraging deep data science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning technologies, PreciseTarget develops comprehensive shopper data sets that assist retailers in acquiring, engaging, and reactivating inactive customers. This innovative approach not only helps brands and retailers suggest products aligned with consumer preferences but also fosters customer loyalty and enhances long-term value.

Parking Panda

Seed Round in 2018
Parking Panda Corp. is a mobile and web-based platform that facilitates the rental and reservation of parking spaces across North America. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, the company allows parking space owners to list underutilized spots for drivers seeking parking through its mobile application. Users can search, compare, and reserve guaranteed parking in over 40 cities, streamlining the parking process. In addition to its core reservation services, Parking Panda offers PandaScan, a cloud-based solution that combines hardware scanning technology with its digital platform, alongside a suite of management tools designed to simplify payment processing, inventory tracking, and ticket creation for parking operators. As of April 2017, Parking Panda operates as a subsidiary of SpotHero Inc.

PreciseTarget

Seed Round in 2015
PreciseTarget is a data science company headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, specializing in enhancing retail sales through advanced consumer insights. The company employs a programmatic approach to analyze billions of SKUs and consumer transactions, enabling the creation of unique cross-merchant taste graphs tailored to individual customers. By leveraging deep data science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning technologies, PreciseTarget develops comprehensive shopper data sets that assist retailers in acquiring, engaging, and reactivating inactive customers. This innovative approach not only helps brands and retailers suggest products aligned with consumer preferences but also fosters customer loyalty and enhances long-term value.
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