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N49P — 2026 Investments

6 investments dated 2026 · listed companies and verified rows first · show all

Backboardbackboard.ioin𝕏Jan 2026

Backboard builds a workflow system that connects AI models, planning tools, and project context into a unified platform for software teams to collaborate and ship production-grade code.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSummit, US

Jonathan Flax(CEO)

Co-investorsGarage CapitalMistral Venture Partners

Dessndessn.aiin𝕏May 2026 · $6M

Dessn is a design and prototyping tool that connects to a team's production codebase (read-only) and turns it into a collaborative design environment, letting designers and non-developers create high-fidelity prototypes as live branches without opening an IDE.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsSaaS

Gabriella Hachem(Founder)in

Co-investorsBetaworksConnect VenturesConnect Ventures

Manevamaneva.aiin𝕏Apr 2026

Maneva develops Video-to-Action AI for manufacturers, converting production-floor visual data into real-time actions for quality control, machine integrity, and line supervision (via its ALIS AI Line Supervisor).

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRoboticsToronto

Kelvin Chan(Co-Founder & CTO)inRae Jeong(Co-Founder & CEO)in

Co-investors640 OxfordArka Venture LabsBling CapitalEvolution VC PartnersFreestyle CapitalUS Venture Partners+2 more

Orbitstryorbits.comSep 2026 · $2M

Co-investorsGarage Capital

Perplexity Fundperplexityfund.aiin𝕏Jul 2026 · $2M

Perplexity Fund is a venture capital firm that invests in AI-focused startups, primarily in enterprise software and infrastructure.

AI & Machine Learning

Co-investorsInvariantes Fund

Valstadvalstad.comAug 2026

Valstad develops AI-enabled manufacturing systems for distributed ship production and repair, including robotic fabrication cells, phased array laser welding, and precision structural steel kits.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRoboticsAustin, US

Dustin Walper(CEO, Founder)inRyan Cook(Chief Operating Officer)inWisam Abdullah(Director)

Co-investorsNorthside VenturesWave Function Ventures

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