Portfolio

RESILIENT EARTH TECHNOLOGIES

Yotta –

Revolutionary battery storage for rooftop solar collectors.

Vartega –

Carbon fiber recycling.

Pecos Wind Power –

Innovative wind turbines for lower wind conditions.

Triton Wind Anchors –

High tech anchors for offshore wind turbine platforms.

Bright Action –

Climate change solutions website to assist everyone to cut their carbon emissions.

Imperium –

Unique steam trap systems which cut carbon emissions by 50%.

Resilient Grid –

Control room solutions that establish situational awareness and increase electric grid resiliency. Exited in 2022.

ATX LED –

Revolutionary lighting from DC current for residential and commercial. Exited in 2022.

LIFE SCIENCES

Scymaris –

UK-based contract research laboratory specializing in marine ecotoxicology testing for chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

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“Working with Seed/Pod has been a highly collaborative and engaging process. From inception to ongoing support, the leadership and Seed/Pod team have been highly responsive, supportive and insightful. Delivering a strong balance between detailed, accurate process management and highly valuable collaboration on our strategic vision, they have partnered with us to really help us grow and add immense value to the business.”

— STEPHEN TIM DERRINGTON, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Sonnest –

Transforming cardiac ultrasound.

Organicare –

Chemical and drug-free medicines for better healing.

Harmonic Bionics –

Exoskeletons for medical rehabs.

Humankind

Accelerist –

The industry’s only matchmaking and measurement platform for companies and causes. Aligning corporate CSR with nonprofits causes and providing the data analytics to prove the relationship is mutually beneficial.

Find Help (previously Aunt Bertha) –

Online site enabling individuals to find and apply for government and charitable social services.

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“I’ve found Ray to be one of the investors I enjoy meeting with. As an entrepreneur himself that’s experienced the ups and downs, he brings a perspective that is refreshing. We get together occasionally, usually during important inflection points, and I’ve found his advice to be valuable every time. I’m lucky to have him as an investor and advisor, and look forward to tapping into his knowledge in the future as well.”

— ERINE A. GRAY, PRESIDENT & CEO

Common Trust –

Finance for employee business acquisitions.

GiveGab –

Nonprofit giving platform specializing in the administration of “giving days” as well as other tools for raising funds for nonprofits. Exited in 2021.

Space Tech/Aerospace

SpaceX –

Space launch and satellite communications systems.

Slingshot Aerospace –

A virtual environment to monitor, simulate and optimize space systems in earth orbit.

Ursa Major –

Rocket engines.

Space Capital/Space Angels –

Space technology investments.

Travel and Logistics Technology

Luna Travel Technology –

Software for collaborative travel planning.

Shep Travel –

SaaS company which helps, travel managers, and TMCs understand, monitor, and save on business travel booked on consumer sites. Exited in 2022.

URBAN CORE REAL ESTATE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Haven Connect –

Property management and compliance software for the affordable housing industry.

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“Ray was the first investor into our seed round, and really worked to get to know me as a founder and a human. He is fantastic to work with, and worked hard to understand the specifics of the complex world of affordable housing. I recommend him unreservedly as an investor.”

— CAROLINE CASELLI, HAVEN CONNECT

Remington Mill Centre –

Hip renovations of an fabulous 150 year old water mill site in Baltimore.

Hyde Park High Street –

Urban site updates in the heart of historic Hyde Park Austin.

Armadillo Den –

The best bar and music venue in South Austin.

The Veranda –

Affordable urban apartment living, near Austin Bergstrom International Airport.

The Troubador –

Multifamily housing one mile from U.T. Austin. Exited in 2022.

STUFF BECAUSE WE LIKE IT

Belfast Distillers –

Makers of world famous McConnell’s Irish Whisky.

Sour Duck Market –

An Austin Urban Legend. A funky and fantastic restaurant and bar located in the heart of East Austin.

Rainwalk –

Pet insurance made easy.

We also co-invest with these friends

Techstars
Saturn Five
Space Capital
SeedStars
Builders Fund
Capital Factory