Sputnik ATX

Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Sputnik ATX is a venture capital fund that invests in early-stage startups led by maker-founders. It provides not only capital but also training and experience to help these companies win and grow. The fund's portfolio spans various industries, including revolutionary podcasting analytics and cat care.

Amanda Eakin

Principal

Austin Longoria

Associate

Oksana Malysheva

Managing Partner

Joe Merrill

General Partner

Past deals in Austin, TX

Growth Channel

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Growth Channel Inc. is a technology company that specializes in marketing channel management software, primarily catering to startups and small businesses. The company's software provides tailored marketing plans, including custom personas, content suggestions, ad targeting, performance indicators, and other strategic insights. Additionally, Growth Channel offers a variety of resources such as a growth library, customer journey templates, and growth hacking templates to support its clients. Founded in 2017 and based in Austin, Texas, Growth Channel leverages artificial intelligence to optimize advertising performance and facilitate the micro-targeting of niche audiences. Its programmatic advertising platform enhances marketing efforts by creating detailed customer profiles and measuring campaign effectiveness across various industries, including eCommerce, education, real estate, and technology. Through its innovative solutions, Growth Channel aims to improve financial performance and decision-making for its clients.

Bonsai

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Bonsai is an Austin, Texas-based company that specializes in artificial intelligence software solutions designed to enhance customer service operations. The company develops a platform that automates back-end processes by learning from various sources, including responses, documentation, help videos, and user inquiries. This technology enables the generation of improved responses in real time, facilitating a more efficient customer support experience. By creating a dynamic knowledge base, Bonsai empowers knowledge workers in sales, marketing, and customer support to quickly access intelligent answers, ultimately helping to resolve inquiries and close tickets more effectively.

Check

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Check is a company based in Austin, Texas, that provides a virtual communication platform designed to enhance interactions between governments and citizens. Its primary offering, the Check app, facilitates safe and efficient communication between police officers and motorists during traffic stops, aiming to reduce stress for both parties involved. The platform is particularly focused on protecting historically discriminated minorities and fostering trust and transparency in law enforcement interactions, thereby contributing to stronger community ties.

Growth Channel

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Growth Channel Inc. is a technology company that specializes in marketing channel management software, primarily catering to startups and small businesses. The company's software provides tailored marketing plans, including custom personas, content suggestions, ad targeting, performance indicators, and other strategic insights. Additionally, Growth Channel offers a variety of resources such as a growth library, customer journey templates, and growth hacking templates to support its clients. Founded in 2017 and based in Austin, Texas, Growth Channel leverages artificial intelligence to optimize advertising performance and facilitate the micro-targeting of niche audiences. Its programmatic advertising platform enhances marketing efforts by creating detailed customer profiles and measuring campaign effectiveness across various industries, including eCommerce, education, real estate, and technology. Through its innovative solutions, Growth Channel aims to improve financial performance and decision-making for its clients.

Tenavox

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Tenavox is an online platform focused on commercial real estate leasing, designed to facilitate the connection between tenants and leasing resources. Launched in March 2018, the platform serves the Houston and Austin markets, encompassing over 120 million square feet of commercial properties. It collaborates with more than 30 of the largest brokerages and service providers in the industry. Tenavox provides comprehensive building ratings across various categories, including office, industrial, and retail spaces, allowing tenants to efficiently negotiate and discover optimal leasing rates. With a user base exceeding 14,000 tenants, Tenavox aims to simplify the process of leasing commercial real estate.

Astralabs

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Astralabs is an Austin, Texas-based accelerator that focuses on launching, acquiring, and scaling startups to foster a diverse portfolio. Established in 2020, the firm has evolved from its earlier role as an incubator and has a strong emphasis on supporting startups, particularly in the information technology sector. Through its accelerator programs, Astralabs aims to facilitate the growth and success of innovative ventures.

Redenim

Seed Round in 2018
Redenim Inc. is an online platform based in Austin, Texas, specializing in personalized styling and data analytics for women's jeans. Founded in 2016, the company offers a customized on-demand jean stylist service aimed at optimizing fit and style for its customers. By leveraging robust data analytics alongside a personal touch, Redenim identifies the ideal size, style, and fit for each consumer. This approach enables customers to select jeans that best suit their preferences and body types, enhancing their shopping experience by delivering tailored options directly to their homes.
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