Airloom Energy
Seed Round in 2024
Airloom Energy is a developer of innovative wind energy solutions that utilizes lightweight airframes to harness wind power efficiently. By employing a unique design that propels wings along a slender oval track, the company generates energy comparable to traditional turbines but at significantly reduced costs. Its flexible configuration allows for adaptation to various landscapes and applications, enabling clients to capture wind energy in a more cost-effective and expedited manner. Through this technology, Airloom Energy aims to provide low-cost utility-scale wind energy, making it a promising alternative source of renewable energy.
Language IO
Venture Round in 2024
Language I/O is a developer of communication software that facilitates multilingual interactions between customer support teams and clients. The company’s proprietary machine translation optimization technology allows for the effective translation of user-generated content, including jargon, slang, abbreviations, and misspellings, across 150 languages in various support channels such as chat, email, and articles. This technology integrates seamlessly with major customer relationship management systems and offers an API for easier implementation. Language I/O empowers its clients to choose between using professional human linguists, its machine translation optimizer, or a combination of both, enabling monolingual support agents to engage in real-time communications with customers in their preferred languages.
Visionary Broadband
Grant in 2024
Visionary Broadband is a leading internet service provider (ISP) based in Wyoming, established in December 1994. It has grown to become the largest and most geographically diverse ISP in a three-state region, serving over 20,000 customers with various internet access options, including dial-up, wireless, DSL, T1, and fiber. The company has expanded significantly through strategic acquisitions, including merging with local ISPs and purchasing operations in Southern Montana and Colorado. Visionary was the first to introduce broadband and DSL services in several rural communities, addressing the connectivity needs of underserved markets. The company focuses on delivering customized internet solutions that prioritize customer experience over financial gain. With a commitment to quality service, Visionary remains privately owned, fostering a close connection with its customer base.
Mia Share
Seed Round in 2024
Mia Share is a company that focuses on providing innovative payment solutions for high-quality trade and technical schools, aiming to enhance student outcomes. It develops and manages a specialized platform that offers custom tuition services, including single payments, payment plans, income share agreements, and hybrid structures. By leveraging its technology and human support, Mia Share enables students to access affordable education while assisting partner schools in improving enrollment and retention rates. The company's mission centers on connecting students with educational opportunities that are both valuable and financially manageable.
Disa, LLC, established in 2018 and headquartered in Casper, Wyoming, specializes in material liberation services for the mining and reclamation industries. The company's patented technology enables it to isolate a wide range of geological materials, including precious and industrial metals, hydrocarbons, and abandoned uranium mine material. By optimizing resource use and disrupting traditional mining practices, Disa aims to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact for its clients.
Frontline Wildfire Defense
Venture Round in 2023
Frontline Wildfire Defense specializes in providing innovative wildfire protection solutions for residential and commercial properties. The company has developed a comprehensive wildfire defense system that integrates advanced wildfire tracking software, satellite connectivity, and on-site sprinkler hardware. This system allows for real-time monitoring of active wildfires and the activation of firefighting measures, including class A foam and exterior fire sprinkler systems. By leveraging patent-pending technology, Frontline offers remote fire protection capabilities, ensuring structures can be safeguarded in situations where traditional firefighting resources are unavailable. This approach empowers users to track wildfires, receive crucial alerts, and navigate safely during wildfire events, ultimately enhancing the safety of communities at risk.
Language IO
Series A in 2023
Language I/O is a developer of communication software that facilitates multilingual interactions between customer support teams and clients. The company’s proprietary machine translation optimization technology allows for the effective translation of user-generated content, including jargon, slang, abbreviations, and misspellings, across 150 languages in various support channels such as chat, email, and articles. This technology integrates seamlessly with major customer relationship management systems and offers an API for easier implementation. Language I/O empowers its clients to choose between using professional human linguists, its machine translation optimizer, or a combination of both, enabling monolingual support agents to engage in real-time communications with customers in their preferred languages.
Unlocked Labs
Grant in 2023
Unlocked Labs specializes in the development of genetically optimized probiotics aimed at addressing chronic health conditions. The company focuses on activating dormant microbial abilities within a safe and established framework. Its rigorously tested probiotic strains are specifically designed to target and eliminate harmful compounds in the gastrointestinal tract. Unlocked Labs' inaugural product is formulated to reduce the risk of kidney stones by digesting stone-forming compounds that may be ingested from healthy foods, such as leafy vegetables. By utilizing alternative regulatory pathways, the company seeks to expedite the availability of safe and effective probiotic solutions for consumers, enabling them to detoxify their bodies and manage acid levels affordably and effectively.
Plenty Inc., established in 2014 and based in South San Francisco, specializes in vertical farming. The company cultivates a variety of fresh produce using proprietary systems that combine engineering, software, and crop science. Plenty's innovative approach reduces water usage and eliminates the need for pesticides or GMOs, resulting in sustainable, year-round harvests. Its mission is to provide clean, nutritious food while minimizing environmental impact.
Unlocked Labs
Grant in 2020
Unlocked Labs specializes in the development of genetically optimized probiotics aimed at addressing chronic health conditions. The company focuses on activating dormant microbial abilities within a safe and established framework. Its rigorously tested probiotic strains are specifically designed to target and eliminate harmful compounds in the gastrointestinal tract. Unlocked Labs' inaugural product is formulated to reduce the risk of kidney stones by digesting stone-forming compounds that may be ingested from healthy foods, such as leafy vegetables. By utilizing alternative regulatory pathways, the company seeks to expedite the availability of safe and effective probiotic solutions for consumers, enabling them to detoxify their bodies and manage acid levels affordably and effectively.