Asanka Pathiraja

Timeless jewelry, with a story behind every design.

No Sleep Beverage is an alcohol beverage portfolio for emerging brands in the U.S. that are capturing culture through transcendent drinking experiences. We embody a collective ethos of culture and community, and we’re dedicated to championing the entrepreneur while bringing culturally relevant alcohol beverage brands into the hands of consumers. Our team of investors, builders, and operators is driven by a shared purpose: to help people discover culture and create community through transcendent beverages. We do this by partnering with alcohol beverage brands to take their visions from early-stage to high-growth, maximizing their chances for success. As strategic venture partners with 360-degree value-added capabilities, we go beyond the traditional investor role. We work hand in hand with our beverage brands to de-risk the brand-building process by making data-driven decisions, creating portfolio synergies, incubating for growth, scaling exponentially, and optimizing exit values. The seeds of No Sleep Beverage began over a decade ago, when founder and CEO Nick Papanicolaou launched his own brand and experienced the challenges of entrepreneurship in the alcohol beverage industry first-hand. Recognizing the pain points of emerging beverage brands, he knew there had to be a more effective approach. In April 2023, Papanicolaou’s 14 years of experience in the alcohol beverage industry — including leading Pernod Ricard USA’s mergers and acquisitions team and launching New Brand Ventures for Pernod Ricard — culminated in the fundraising close of No Sleep Beverage. In its first seven months, No Sleep Beverage invested in and partnered with five brands: Barr Hill, Solento, Nine Banded Whiskey, Juliet, and Soley. We believe every sip tells a story, and every moment represents an opportunity to elevate. If you have an emerging alcohol brand or are interested in partnering with us, we’d love to hear from you. Message us to get the conversation started. Eyes open!

IRIS is a revolutionary audio technology company with a mission to enable the world to Listen Well. Our suite of patented products leverage decades of research into the effects of sound on the brain, prioritising focus, productivity, and wellness for all. By harnessing the science of sound, IRIS dramatically improves how people experience audio across all digital platforms, from video meetings to streaming, podcasts to audiobooks. Our patented suite of software solutions are uniquely engineered to be ‘phase-aware’, placing the listener at the centre of the most realistic soundscape possible via digital means. Using advanced psycho-acoustics and AI technologies, we create cutting edge solutions across sectors and devices. Our latest product, IRIS Clarity, solves a key need for companies of every size and industry type by eradicating all background noise in video meetings or contact centre calls. IRIS Clarity ensures that each participant’s voice is heard clearly, bringing control to uncontrollable environments. In driving the focus back to the conversation, IRIS Clarity enhances both communication and productivity. Available via a desktop app for Windows/Mac and software ready for enterprise VoIP platforms, IRIS Clarity works in even the most demanding settings. Game changing features include zero latency, incredibly low CPU requirements, and bi-directionality so that only one participant needs the software for both participants of a call to enjoy its benefits. This is particularly important for contact centres aiming to improve customer experience. Other products within the IRIS portfolio include the award-winning IRIS Flow Headphones which feature IRIS Engage, our patented immersive technology designed to deliver an audio experience that heightens sound quality while activating your brain. IRIS licences IRIS Clarity, IRIS Engage and other versions of our software for audio-centric use cases including music production, spoken work, aviation, racing and more.

Founded in 2018 by Silicon Valley serial entrepreneur Barb Paldus PhD, Codex Beauty is a bioscience-led beauty company that is setting a new standard in organic luxury skincare. Codex Beauty is grounded in science, organic and vegan ingredients, plant-based preservatives, pharmaceutical-grade processes, safety and efficacy trials, innovative and sustainable packaging, and third party certification. All products are submitted to the kind of rigorous testing found in biotechnology and a strict adherence to good manufacturing practices (GMP). Quantifiable Scientific Data | Brand Transparency | Resolute Innovation

RICHARD TAITTINGER GALLERY was founded in 2014 by Richard Frerejean Taittinger at 154 Ludlow Street. A 6,000 sq ft space on 3 floors designed by Studio MDA. A pioneer of New York City’s Lower East Side art scene, today RTG is surrounded by cultural institutions including the New Museum, the International Center for Photography, and the Brant Foundation. RTG represents a diverse roster of leading international artists at various stages of their careers covering every medium and photography. Working closely with Museum curators, RTG had successfully placed works by our artists in over 24 prestigious Museum collections. RTG advocates for price transparency and democratization of the art world showing artists from outside the traditional art world system together with established talents. In 2019 RTG launched a print program offering affordable works starting at $500 to encourage collecting. 

RICHARD TAITTINGER GALLERY supports artists attuned to ethical values, human rights, diversity, feminism, and environmental issues.

A Collective Committed to a Fit & Sustainable L/Style Arctic Juice & Cafe is on a mission to revolutionise how we go about our daily lives. Our goal is to offer balanced food & drink that promotes healthy living for the every day person, with the addition of enthusing & inspiring getting active. AJC is centred on three core principles: the best organic coffee, the best clean (cold-pressed) juice and the best energy food. Arctic Juice & Cafe is pioneering a whole new space, and leading the charge in terms of natural energy cafe...the go to place pre and post work-out! Were a mountain company and this is how we live. www.arcticjuicecafe.com

Accrete is an alternative investment platform that works with trusted, tenured sponsors to unlock private markets for the many. We offer investment minimums as low as $5,000 in private equity, multi-asset funds, and real estate. Our team has deep relationships with leaders across asset classes and unique access to the most attractive and exciting opportunities worldwide. We evaluate each investment opportunity and selectively offer the best ones to you. Accrete uses its own investing power, relationships, and technology to lower minimums and increase access to alternative investments for you. By breaking down the barriers to investing, we provide access to opportunities that were previously only available to institutional investors and family offices. Our team focuses on key themes that will drive positive change across industries, our planet, and our society for years to come. In each theme, we identify the sponsor partners with the best track records, origination capabilities, and value creation franchises. Most importantly, they must have great organizational leadership and a culture of integrity. Invest in your future and build a better future for the world.

We’ve created a new category between low-code and custom software to provide flexible, bespoke apps at the speed and cost of an off-the-shelf product.

Virtualitics, Inc. is an advanced analytics company that helps enterprises and governments make smarter business decisions, faster with ready-to-use AI that can be understood–by analysts and business leaders alike. Our AI platform allows organizations to rapidly process complex data into powerful multi-dimensional graph visualizations, and predict future business outcomes with clear, explainable no-code AI modeling. Virtualitics puts AI into use across the enterprise with enhanced analytics that’s easily integrated into the flow of work. Our patented technology is based on over 15 years of research at the California Institute of Technology and NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The platform has been deployed across Department of Defense agencies, Federal Civilian agencies, and enterprise companies. Were proud to have been recently named as one of the Air Forces "big bets" on emerging technology and Built In’s top companies to work for in 2022!

A network for entrepreneurs building in stealth. Submit your information here so investors can find you: harmonic.ai/get-discovered

Timeless jewelry, with a story behind every design.

No Sleep Beverage is an alcohol beverage portfolio for emerging brands in the U.S. that are capturing culture through transcendent drinking experiences. We embody a collective ethos of culture and community, and we’re dedicated to championing the entrepreneur while bringing culturally relevant alcohol beverage brands into the hands of consumers. Our team of investors, builders, and operators is driven by a shared purpose: to help people discover culture and create community through transcendent beverages. We do this by partnering with alcohol beverage brands to take their visions from early-stage to high-growth, maximizing their chances for success. As strategic venture partners with 360-degree value-added capabilities, we go beyond the traditional investor role. We work hand in hand with our beverage brands to de-risk the brand-building process by making data-driven decisions, creating portfolio synergies, incubating for growth, scaling exponentially, and optimizing exit values. The seeds of No Sleep Beverage began over a decade ago, when founder and CEO Nick Papanicolaou launched his own brand and experienced the challenges of entrepreneurship in the alcohol beverage industry first-hand. Recognizing the pain points of emerging beverage brands, he knew there had to be a more effective approach. In April 2023, Papanicolaou’s 14 years of experience in the alcohol beverage industry — including leading Pernod Ricard USA’s mergers and acquisitions team and launching New Brand Ventures for Pernod Ricard — culminated in the fundraising close of No Sleep Beverage. In its first seven months, No Sleep Beverage invested in and partnered with five brands: Barr Hill, Solento, Nine Banded Whiskey, Juliet, and Soley. We believe every sip tells a story, and every moment represents an opportunity to elevate. If you have an emerging alcohol brand or are interested in partnering with us, we’d love to hear from you. Message us to get the conversation started. Eyes open!

Blue Lion is a tech venture capital fund based in Los Angeles and London, backing founders tackling societys largest problems. We focus on climate, health, and inclusive finance, and invest Seed and Series A across the US & Europe. Our unique structure allows us to continue supporting the best companies Series B+. Our partners have backed 15 unicorns resulting in two IPOs and over a dozen M&A sales. Nearly $425m has been invested into transformational companies such as Aetion Health, Blockchain.com, Builder.ai, Casafari, Even Healthcare, Figure, Forward Health, Glovo, Maker Studios, Omio, Opendoor, Pipe, Revolut, SoFI, and Taulia. We have held >20 board seats on companies of >$100bn market value collectively, such as Builder.ai, Premier League, Revolut, Rathbones, British Business Bank, and the BBC.

IRIS is a revolutionary audio technology company with a mission to enable the world to Listen Well. Our suite of patented products leverage decades of research into the effects of sound on the brain, prioritising focus, productivity, and wellness for all. By harnessing the science of sound, IRIS dramatically improves how people experience audio across all digital platforms, from video meetings to streaming, podcasts to audiobooks. Our patented suite of software solutions are uniquely engineered to be ‘phase-aware’, placing the listener at the centre of the most realistic soundscape possible via digital means. Using advanced psycho-acoustics and AI technologies, we create cutting edge solutions across sectors and devices. Our latest product, IRIS Clarity, solves a key need for companies of every size and industry type by eradicating all background noise in video meetings or contact centre calls. IRIS Clarity ensures that each participant’s voice is heard clearly, bringing control to uncontrollable environments. In driving the focus back to the conversation, IRIS Clarity enhances both communication and productivity. Available via a desktop app for Windows/Mac and software ready for enterprise VoIP platforms, IRIS Clarity works in even the most demanding settings. Game changing features include zero latency, incredibly low CPU requirements, and bi-directionality so that only one participant needs the software for both participants of a call to enjoy its benefits. This is particularly important for contact centres aiming to improve customer experience. Other products within the IRIS portfolio include the award-winning IRIS Flow Headphones which feature IRIS Engage, our patented immersive technology designed to deliver an audio experience that heightens sound quality while activating your brain. IRIS licences IRIS Clarity, IRIS Engage and other versions of our software for audio-centric use cases including music production, spoken work, aviation, racing and more.