Sam Asher

Delivering custom investment solutions to insurers through a platform approach, with capabilities across all fixed income asset classes.

Looking Glass invests in and supports mission-driven founders building companies solving todays biggest challenges across the themes of health, climate, and empowerment.

Marketplaces have intrinsic advantages: Strong Network Effects, Asset Light Scalability, and high Barriers to Entry - thats why they outperform other startups when they are successful. That said, they are complicated and difficult to build right and fail at a higher rate early. Thats where Nomad Ventures comes in. We invest in and helps early stage marketplaces build right and grow from the very beginning so the likelihood of success is much higher.

Revolutionizing Manga, Webtoons, and Anime. At VoyceMe, we’re reimagining the digital entertainment landscape by creating a platform that connects millions of manga, webtoon, and anime fans worldwide. As a leading studio for original English manga in North America, we produce content with unmatched speed and efficiency. But we’re not stopping there—our goal is to build a one-stop ecosystem where fans can discover new stories, stream anime, interact with creators, purchase exclusive merchandise, and even create their own series. Our mission is fueled by innovation and inclusivity. We are ambitiously developing a proprietary GenAI tool with an ethically procured exclusive dataset to support creators by reducing burnout and empowering artists to monetize their work. This tool will help both established professionals and aspiring creators bring their manga to life with more creativity and ease. Backed by top investors like Redpoint Ventures, M13, and Bessemer Venture Partners, VoyceMe is on a journey to make manga and anime more accessible, engaging, and sustainable for everyone. Join us as we shape the future of this exciting industry.

Toybox is a 3D printer that enables kids to build amazing things. We focus on creating a reliable, robust, and fun system for children to 3D print without any prior training. Come join us in helping thousands of kids create fantastic toys.

We make it easy to live well, wherever and whenever you want. At Zeus Living, we believe housing shouldn’t constrain how, where, and when you want to live. You should be free to follow opportunity, curiosity, love, desire, friends, and family—and not just when your lease runs out. That’s why we’ve created a new, modern mode of housing, making it easy to live well—reliably, safely, comfortably, even stylishly—wherever, whenever. We’ve grown a lot since we started, and today we’re a hardworking team of creators, problem-solvers, and strategists who enjoy each other’s company and believe in what we do. We have homes in over 30 cities across the U.S. and have hosted over 1 million nights of stays. Backed by Airbnb, Comcast, Bowery, and Initialized Capital, we’ve raised $90M in funding.

The all-in-one student loan app empowering borrowers to tackle debt without the headache. Discover forgiveness programs, effective loan management strategies, and transparent repayment plans that enhance overall financial well-being for student loan borrowers. Chipper members can conveniently monitor all loan details and repayments in a single location, accelerating debt repayment with Chipper Round-Ups. On average, our members are on track to save $6,400 and reduce their repayment period by 2.5 years!

Electriq Power is an energy storage company developing fully integrated energy management and storage solutions for homes and small businesses. Based in California and Florida, Electriq Power is dedicated to maximizing inclusion in the clean energy transition, regardless of socio-economics. Through residential solar and energy efficiency programs across North America and Puerto Rico, Electriq Power seeks to expand access to renewable energy where such options might be economically out of reach. For more information, visit www.electriqpower.com or contact info@electriqpower.com.

Delivering custom investment solutions to insurers through a platform approach, with capabilities across all fixed income asset classes.

Looking Glass invests in and supports mission-driven founders building companies solving todays biggest challenges across the themes of health, climate, and empowerment.

Marketplaces have intrinsic advantages: Strong Network Effects, Asset Light Scalability, and high Barriers to Entry - thats why they outperform other startups when they are successful. That said, they are complicated and difficult to build right and fail at a higher rate early. Thats where Nomad Ventures comes in. We invest in and helps early stage marketplaces build right and grow from the very beginning so the likelihood of success is much higher.

Revolutionizing Manga, Webtoons, and Anime. At VoyceMe, we’re reimagining the digital entertainment landscape by creating a platform that connects millions of manga, webtoon, and anime fans worldwide. As a leading studio for original English manga in North America, we produce content with unmatched speed and efficiency. But we’re not stopping there—our goal is to build a one-stop ecosystem where fans can discover new stories, stream anime, interact with creators, purchase exclusive merchandise, and even create their own series. Our mission is fueled by innovation and inclusivity. We are ambitiously developing a proprietary GenAI tool with an ethically procured exclusive dataset to support creators by reducing burnout and empowering artists to monetize their work. This tool will help both established professionals and aspiring creators bring their manga to life with more creativity and ease. Backed by top investors like Redpoint Ventures, M13, and Bessemer Venture Partners, VoyceMe is on a journey to make manga and anime more accessible, engaging, and sustainable for everyone. Join us as we shape the future of this exciting industry.