StartupNV
AcceleratorReno · Pre-Seed–Seed · 1 people tracked
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 · 1 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 12 of 16 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×6IoT ×3Deep Tech ×2Hardware ×2Media & Entertainment ×2Mobility & Transportation ×2Retail Tech ×2Cleantech ×1
HQs:United States×5
Portfolio companies · 16 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really likeAdaract develops ultra-compact fluid power components, including pumps, valves, and actuators, aimed at enabling mobility applications.
Deep TechHardwareMobility & Transportation
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesAnaxagoBasecamp FundBlue InCube VenturesBridgeTower CapitalChain Reaction+26 more
BuildQ combines AI-native software with expert services to help energy, real estate, and data center companies execute capital projects faster through diligence, document and contract review, project tracking, financing support, and risk resolution.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechConstruction TechFintechPropTechStanford, US
Maryssa Barron(Founder)inKate D'Orazioin
Co-investorsTechstars
Flawless AI develops AI-based technology for the film and television industry, aimed at expanding creative options while protecting the interests of performers, filmmakers, and creators.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechMedia & Entertainment
Highby Outdoors is an online and retail store selling hunting and shooting gear to outdoorsmen, and also operates a coffee shop at its Sidney, Nebraska location.
ConsumerE-commerceRetail TechSidney, US
Lucihub is a video production platform that combines professional human editors with AI tools to turn user-generated smartphone footage from multiple contributors into professionally edited videos in hours.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechMedia & Entertainment
Otsy is a travel booking app that lets users watch social media video posts featuring real-time pricing and book experiences directly from those videos, with access to over 350,000 experiences across 170 countries.
Creator EconomyMarketplacesTravel & Hospitality
SafeArbor makes automated smart lockers for cannabis dispensaries, enabling contactless pre-order pickup without a staffed counter or queue.
HardwareIoTRetail Tech
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
StartUpNV is a Nevada-based nonprofit startup incubator and accelerator offering education, mentorship, and community programs for founders, and it facilitates affiliated venture funds (FundNV, 1864 Fund, AngelNV) that invest in early-stage companies.
Impact & Social Good
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)Darrick Horton(Chief Executive Officer)Jeff Tatarchuk(Chief Growth Officer)Kathleen Simon(Chief Financial Officer)Cassandra Mack(Chief Information Security Officer)
Co-investorsAngel Collective Opportunity FundJavelin Venture PartnersMistral Venture PartnersProsperity7 VenturesCadenzaNexus Venture Partners
Terbine is developing STRATA, a mobility infrastructure platform that provides real-time orchestration and synchronization for intelligent machines such as electric vehicles, drones, and delivery and bipedal robots operating in physical environments.
AI & Machine LearningIoTMobility & Transportation
Hayward, US
Aleksandr Kulik(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJeff Saling(Director)Steve Carbone(Director)
Co-investorsArmory Square Ventures
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
BuildQ · reviewjournal.com · Aug 5, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has StartupNV made?
- StartupNV has 16 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 Chasing Rainbows, Eagle Venture, K Street Capital, among 38 tracked co-investors.
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