StartupNV
AcceleratorReno · Pre-Seed–Seed · 4 people tracked
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Investment thesis
FundNV backs early-stage, revenue-generating Nevada startups that show early traction and are positioned for growth. Through its partnership with StartUpNV, the state's startup accelerator, the fund gains access to top local investment opportunities and hosts weekly pitch sessions for founders. Startups accepting funding must join the StartUpNV accelerator and donate equity to the non-profit. Investments qualify for a 1:1 match through the State of Nevada's SSBCI program. The fund is structured as an intrastate vehicle under Nevada's first-in-the-nation 'Nevada Certified Investor' laws, focusing capital on companies within the state.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 16, 2026.
Team · 4 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 13 of 15 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×6SaaS ×4IoT ×3Creator Economy ×2Data & Infrastructure ×2Deep Tech ×2Hardware ×2Media & Entertainment ×2
HQs:United States×7
Portfolio companies · 15 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really likeAdaract develops high-performance artificial muscle actuators that provide stronger, lighter, and more compact motion solutions for applications in prosthetics, robotics, aerospace, and exoskeletons.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareMobility & TransportationRoboticsReno, US
Marcus D'Ambrosio(Co-founder)in
BuildQ combines AI-native software with expert services to speed up execution of capital-intensive infrastructure projects, handling diligence, project tracking, financing support, document and contract review, and blocker resolution.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechConstruction TechFintechPropTechStanford, US
Maryssa Barron(Founder)inKate D'Orazioin
Co-investorsTechstars
Flawless AI provides software for film and video post-production that uses AI to apply dialogue and performance adjustments to existing footage without requiring reshoots.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechMedia & Entertainment
Highby Outdoors is a retailer of outdoor and firearms products based in Nebraska, serving customers passionate about outdoor traditions and gun ownership.
ConsumerE-commerceRetail TechSidney, US
Lucihub is a video production platform that enables content creators and teams to film content using smartphones and receive professionally edited videos within hours through cloud-based processing and an in-house editing team.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Amer Tadayon(Founder and CEO)
SafeArbor develops IoT-connected smart lockers for cannabis dispensaries to automate pre-order pickup and package distribution in a secure, contactless process.
HardwareIoTRetail TechSaaSSector AgnosticLas Vegas, US
Dot Ai (Seeid Inc.) offers patented hardware and AI-driven software that provide real-time asset tracking and in-process visibility for logistics and supply chain operations.
AI & Machine LearningIoTLogistics & Supply Chain
SurgiStream is a cloud-based surgical scheduling platform accessible via web, iPhone, iPad, and Android that handles scheduling, document management, vendor coordination, patient communication, pre-authorizations, and post-op billing for medical practices.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS
TensorWave provides a cloud platform for training and running AI workloads, built on AMD Instinct GPUs and the ROCm software stack.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureLas Vegas, US
Jeff Tatarchuck(Executive Officer, Director)Piotr Tomasik(President & Chief Operating Officer)inDarrick Horton(Chief Executive Officer)inJeff Tatarchuk(Chief Growth Officer)inKathleen Simon(Chief Financial Officer)Cassandra Mack(Chief Information Security Officer)
Co-investorsAngel Collective Opportunity FundJavelin Venture PartnersMistral Venture PartnersProsperity7 VenturesCadenzaNexus Venture Partners
Zencentiv provides a sales incentive platform designed to manage sales compensation at scale, handling commission design, processing, compliance, and seller visibility for revenue teams.
Enterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSSales TechHayward, US
Aleksandr Kulik(Executive Officer, Director)Tom Rogers(CEO & CRO)inOxana Jurosevic(CPO)inAlex Kulik(President & COO)inAlexander Gaputin(CTO)Jaspal Bhamra(Chief Architect & Head of AI)
Co-investorsArmory Square Ventures
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latest coverage across their companies
BuildQ · reviewjournal.com · Aug 5, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has StartupNV made?
- StartupNV has 15 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does StartupNV invest at?
- StartupNV invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is StartupNV's typical check size?
- StartupNV typically writes checks of $100K.
- What sectors does StartupNV focus on?
- StartupNV focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Energy, Enterprise Software, Fintech, FoodTech, Hardware, Healthtech, LegalTech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Marketing Tech, Media & Entertainment, Mobility & Transportation, Robotics, SaaS, Sector Agnostic, Travel & Hospitality.
- Where is StartupNV located?
- StartupNV is headquartered in Reno, US.
- Who does StartupNV co-invest with?
- StartupNV most often shares deals with Angel Collective Opportunity Fund, Javelin Venture Partners, Mistral Venture Partners, among 5 tracked co-investors.
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