GLORY TO THEBRAVE GEEKS
Our mission is to create the next generation of AI apps, using a data-driven, business-minded approach to build and launch tailored user experiences.
Our Approach
Our Approach
We back technical founders building in AI, leading early-stage rounds with checks from $200K to $1M.
Meet the Team
Operators, engineers, and designers who’ve shipped category‑defining consumer products and scaled companies to meaningful outcomes. We help founders move faster on product, growth, and narrative.
Experienced mentor and active investor with a machine learning background. Played a crucial role in the acquisitions of AiFactory ($166M) and Looksery ($150M).
Paul Shaburov
Oversees day-to-day operations and implements strategic initiatives to drive company growth. Manages cross-functional teams and optimizes workflows to ensure business objectives are met on time.
Alla Tabeleva
Operator assisting with strategy across the creator economy. Helped teams into Y Combinator and contributed to a Stripe‑backed acquisition.
Chris Nakayama
Oversees communication processes and collaborates with specialists to develop messages that promote the product and maintain communication with stakeholders.
Julia Buzinskaia
Portfolio
Our portfolio includes companies that have reached significant scale, with exits totaling over $400M and products used by billions worldwide.
Built real-time facial AR; Snap bought it for $150M to power Snapchat Lenses.
Created selfie-to-video AI and sold to Snap for $200M, launching Snapchat Cameos.
Shipped mobile UI suites acquired by Yandex for $38M to power its Android shell.
Early mobile app marketplace, acquired by Opera for $10M to expand Opera Mobile Store.
AI photo/video production studio helping brands generate campaign assets in minutes.
AI character chat with voice and memory that keeps fans engaged across platforms.
Persona-driven chat app optimized for emerging markets with lightweight AI models.
AI body transformation coach showing realistic progress renders to keep users motivated.
In the News
Our work and portfolio companies have been featured across leading tech and business publications, showcasing the impact we're making in the AI ecosystem.
Virtual try-ons will change fashion jobs forever
How virtual try-on technology is reshaping the fashion industry and roles.
Snapchat quietly acquired AI Factory, the company behind its new Cameos feature, for $166M
Snap acquired AI Factory for $166M to power Cameos.
Snapchat acquires Looksery to power its new Lenses feature
Snap buys Looksery to enable real-time selfie lenses and face effects.
Russian Search Giant Yandex Acquires Mobile Software Developer SPB for $38 Million
Yandex buys SPB Software in a $38M deal to strengthen its mobile offerings.
Opera acquires Handster Inc.
Opera acquires app store Handster to expand its mobile app distribution.
Virtual try-ons will change fashion jobs forever
How virtual try-on technology is reshaping the fashion industry and roles.
Snapchat quietly acquired AI Factory, the company behind its new Cameos feature, for $166M
Snap acquired AI Factory for $166M to power Cameos.
Snapchat acquires Looksery to power its new Lenses feature
Snap buys Looksery to enable real-time selfie lenses and face effects.
Russian Search Giant Yandex Acquires Mobile Software Developer SPB for $38 Million
Yandex buys SPB Software in a $38M deal to strengthen its mobile offerings.
Opera acquires Handster Inc.
Opera acquires app store Handster to expand its mobile app distribution.
Get In Touch
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