Giancarlo Maniaci

Founder | Builder | Investor

📍 Newport Coast, California, United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 13 investments📅 17 years investing🗓 Last invested Oct 2025𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
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Oct 2025
#showdonttell We are a Certified Clean and Toxic Free Supplement company.
Investor
Sep 2025
The First Microdosed Cannabis and Mushroom Infused Social Tonic You can finally feel better without feeling worse. Each can is formulated for improved mood, clarity, and relaxation with no hangovers or regrets. The effect is unparalleled - our unique combination of micronized Lions Mane (sourced from 1600mg of fruiting bodies) in harmony with THC & CBD derived from federally legal hemp creates the beverage experience youve always hoped for wherever and whenever. Did we mention no anxiety? 😏 We care about you because you are us. Weve been distributing conscious compounds for half a decade with a keen focus on cannabis. We realized what was missing and what we all needed - an ACTUAL alcohol alternative that is more fun, better for you, and better for our world.
Investor
Jun 2024
The Only Heatmap Tool With Revenue & E-commerce Insights 🔥 See how much money youre driving from every interaction your customer takes on your website without hurting your site speed. This is data youve never had access to. Forget about complex analytics reports, heatmap is designed for business users: inspired by augmented reality, it brings live data right on your pages while browsing. heatmap is compatible with most dynamic and complex websites, installs in minutes by placing a simple js tag, respects users privacy, and collects big data without sampling. Try it for free! http://heatmap.com/
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May 2024
Understand the Universe. We are a team of AI technologists and business leaders on a mission to build AI systems that can help humanity understand the world better. https://x.ai/careers
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Jun 2023
Lionshield is a holding company that invests in and partners with 100% family-owned businesses in North America. The firm seeks lower-middle-market opportunities to invest in, creating super-regional and national platforms by leveraging its expertise in mergers & acquisitions, profit center integration, and digital marketing to drive performance. The company looks for platform opportunities to invest in with enterprise values between $10M and $75M, and EBITDA between $1M and $10M.
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Apr 2023
Cut IT costs with our streamlined procurement process. Real-time analysis of costs, risks, and performance, along with competitive bidding, means youll never overspend on IT again.
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Oct 2021
Wave Neuroscience is the leading innovator in biomarker-guided brain health technologies.
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May 2019
Thea Energy is building an economical and scalable fusion energy system utilizing arrays of mass-manufacturable magnets and dynamic software controls. Commercial fusion energy can uniquely provide a limitless source of zero-emission power for a sustainable future. Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in computation and controls to reinvent the stellarator, a scientifically mature form of magnetic fusion technology. Thea Energy was founded in 2022 as a spin-out of the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory and Princeton University, where the stellarator was originally invented. Thea Energy is currently designing its first integrated fusion system, Eos, based on its planar coil stellarator architecture which will produce fusion neutrons at scale and in steady state.
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Sep 2018
FlexPay is the leading failed payment recovery platform for subscription and recurring payment businesses, using multiple technologies to deliver the highest failed payment recovery rate, longer life span after recovery, and reduced involuntary churn. FlexPay’s innovative platform recovers all types of failed payments by automatically selecting the ideal solution to deliver the best results, either working within the payments system with Invisible Recovery™ or delivering tailored branded outreach with Engaged Recovery™ if customer involvement is needed. Multiple integration options, including API and access to 40+ CRMs, means quick set-up, no disruptions to billing, and instant recovery improvements compared to traditional in-house recovery methods. In addition, you have access to our dedicated relationship management team - ready to assist you every step of the way.
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Nov 2017
Growbots has been at the forefront of outbound sales since 2014. Our focus? Streamlining the process of connecting SMBs with their potential clients. With Growbots as your go-to platform, you get: -> Top-notch Prospecting Engine: With a database of over 180M+ verified prospects, businesses can easily access their potential clients. Updated continuously to ensure the quality and comprehensiveness. -> Truly All-in-one Platform: Handle all crucial outbound tasks from a single intuitive platform with the help of automation. Whether you’re new to outbound sales or a seasoned pro, our platform adapts to your needs. -> Tailored Outbound Services: Choose from our Self-Service for those familiar with outbound sales, our Concierge Service for hands-on expert assistance, or our Premium Support for strategic guidance. -> Real Chance to Succeed - Join companies whose sales skyrocketed with our support. With Growbots, businesses have achieved 10x leads, slashed prospecting time, and improved email deliverability. In essence, Growbots is more than just another outbound sales tool. We’re a partner for businesses aiming to navigate the ever-evolving world of client outreach, providing tools and services that are both sophisticated and intuitive.
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Aug 2014
Estimote, Inc. is a technology company creating what we like to call an operating system for the physical world. Our sensor-based analytics and engagement platform will change the way people conduct businesses in the real world, and the way consumers interact with physical products and venues. Our primary area of interest at the moment is bricks-and-mortar retail stores. More than 95 percent of transactions worldwide are still made in physical venues, and more than half of the consumers visiting these stores have smartphones that can use our platform. We make attractive and highly capable iBeacon devices, and SDKs that enable even non-programmers to integrate them with app platforms (Android and iOS). The growing popularity of communication technologies such as Bluetooth Smart has opened up totally new ways for people to engage with products and retail spaces – our products empower retailers to take advantage of these possibilities. More than 50,000 developers have made use of our beacons, and we are currently piloting our solutions with the largest retailers in the United States and Europe. You can order a Developer Kit right now, consisting of our latest beacon devices and SDKs. This year, the Estimote Cloud and Content Management component have made our platform even more powerful and flexible.
Seed Investor
Jan 2009
eJam.com is top-tier ad network with a full time focus on direct response advertising. Leveraging a complete arsenal of interactive marketing solutions, eJam drive results and your ROI. eJam.com was founded in 2009 by two savvy direct marketers that leverage direct to consumer engagement through effective utilization of nutured and time tested relationships in the digital channel. Specializing in the health and beauty industry, eJam leverages its advanced technology and proprietary tools to efficiently target health-conscious consumers and generate immediate demand for your brands. With a team of New Media experts, eJam represents core fundamentals of client acquisitions, engagement, and retention to enable sustainable and scalable growth for your business.
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2025
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Oct 2025
#showdonttell We are a Certified Clean and Toxic Free Supplement company.
Investor
Sep 2025
The First Microdosed Cannabis and Mushroom Infused Social Tonic You can finally feel better without feeling worse. Each can is formulated for improved mood, clarity, and relaxation with no hangovers or regrets. The effect is unparalleled - our unique combination of micronized Lions Mane (sourced from 1600mg of fruiting bodies) in harmony with THC & CBD derived from federally legal hemp creates the beverage experience youve always hoped for wherever and whenever. Did we mention no anxiety? 😏 We care about you because you are us. Weve been distributing conscious compounds for half a decade with a keen focus on cannabis. We realized what was missing and what we all needed - an ACTUAL alcohol alternative that is more fun, better for you, and better for our world.
2024
Investor
Jun 2024
The Only Heatmap Tool With Revenue & E-commerce Insights 🔥 See how much money youre driving from every interaction your customer takes on your website without hurting your site speed. This is data youve never had access to. Forget about complex analytics reports, heatmap is designed for business users: inspired by augmented reality, it brings live data right on your pages while browsing. heatmap is compatible with most dynamic and complex websites, installs in minutes by placing a simple js tag, respects users privacy, and collects big data without sampling. Try it for free! http://heatmap.com/
Investor
May 2024
Understand the Universe. We are a team of AI technologists and business leaders on a mission to build AI systems that can help humanity understand the world better. https://x.ai/careers
2023
Founder
Oct 2023
We ❤️ candy. It’s more than just satisfying your sweet-tooth... it’s a sweet, nostalgic feeling. When we set out to make gummies with less carbs, sugar, & calories than regular candy, we knew they also had to taste just as good as the original. After many rounds of testing, we think we’ve done it. If you don’t agree, every order of Shameless Snacks is covered by our 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee! Just pay a small processing fee and return shipping.
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