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Only those who risk are free

Connecting capital to opportunity

Backing relentless disruptors innovating the future

Our Goal

We operate and collaborate in Santa Cruz and Silicon Valley, working with the most innovative startups within the Vertical Agentic AI scene.

What We Do

Identify & Partner

Exceptional founders building transformative companies in Vertical Agentic AI

Connect & Align

Ambitious entrepreneurs with mission-aligned investors who bring more than capital

Support & Scale

Comprehensive guidance from early-stage validation through scaling and growth

Build & Shape

Network of operators, mentors, and visionaries who actively shape the future

Our Focus

Vertical Agentic AI

The frontier where AI evolves from simple models into autonomous systems capable of reasoning, orchestrating tools, and executing complex workflows.

Early-Stage Excellence

We focus on pre-seed to seed-stage companies where conviction, grit, and technical talent matter most.

Geographic Advantage

Leveraging the density of entrepreneurs and ideas in Santa Cruz and Silicon Valley to identify exceptional innovators.

Where We Operate

California map with Santa Cruz and Silicon Valley locations

The Epicenter of Innovation

Santa Cruz and Silicon Valley represent the beating heart of technological advancement, where the world's most ambitious founders and visionary investors converge to build the future.

Vertical Agentic AI Hub

These regions are witnessing explosive growth in Vertical Agentic AI, with startups pioneering autonomous systems that can reason, orchestrate tools, and execute complex workflows across industries.

Talent Density

The concentration of world-class engineers, researchers, and entrepreneurs creates an unparalleled ecosystem where breakthrough ideas become transformative companies.

Capital Access

Proximity to leading VCs, corporate innovation labs, and angel investors provides founders with the resources and expertise needed to scale from concept to market leader.

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