Viktor L.

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📍 United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 6 investments📅 5 years investing🗓 Last invested Feb 2026
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Feb 2026
Were an AI research company that builds reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. Our first product is Claude, an AI assistant for tasks at any scale. Our research interests span multiple areas including natural language, human feedback, scaling laws, reinforcement learning, code generation, and interpretability.
Board Member
Sep 2024
Launch Wave is an innovative consumer products company that identifies opportunities, launches quickly, and scales winners across eCommerce and beyond. Were creating a more predictable way to launch products. Instead of chasing one-off hits, we use a system to test, learn, and manage a portfolio of SKUs. We operate at the intersection of consumer insight, rapid execution, and marketplace intelligence. We identify underserved product categories, launch strategically, and scale proven winners. Our focus: → Consumer products across different categories → Amazon as our primary channel, with expansion to Walmart, TikTok, DTC, and retail → Speed to market without compromising quality → Data-driven decision making at every stage
early stageRetail
Investor
May 2023
OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core. OpenAI is dedicated to putting that alignment of interests first — ahead of profit. To achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity. Our investment in diversity, equity, and inclusion is ongoing, executed through a wide range of initiatives, and championed and supported by leadership. At OpenAI, we believe artificial intelligence has the potential to help people solve immense global challenges, and we want the upside of AI to be widely shared. Join us in shaping the future of technology.
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Jan 2022
Your financial future shouldnt depend on your race, background, or zip code. Yet 45 million Americans remain "credit invisible," while countless others face denials, evictions, and predatory interest rates regularly. Esusu is changing that. As a financial technology and data platform, were revolutionizing financial health, identity services, and inclusive decision-making for individuals and businesses alike. Our impact speaks volumes: $50 billion in credit activity facilitated 5 million+ rental units in our network Trusted partnerships with leading real estate companies, government entities, fintechs, banks, and employers Through our enterprise services, embedded products, and consumer offerings, were creating a financial system that works for everyone—right when fintech innovation matters most. Join us in building a future where financial systems are inclusive by design, access is standard, and opportunity reaches everyone. Unlock Tomorrow with Esusu.
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Jan 2022
Gravitics, Inc. designs and manufactures large space structures, including orbital carriers, cargo logistics spacecraft, and space station modules. Gravitics is redefining space superiority and enabling a new era for commercial development in earth orbit and beyond. Visit gravitics.com to learn more.
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2026
Investor
Feb 2026
Were an AI research company that builds reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. Our first product is Claude, an AI assistant for tasks at any scale. Our research interests span multiple areas including natural language, human feedback, scaling laws, reinforcement learning, code generation, and interpretability.
2024
Board Member
Sep 2024
Launch Wave is an innovative consumer products company that identifies opportunities, launches quickly, and scales winners across eCommerce and beyond. Were creating a more predictable way to launch products. Instead of chasing one-off hits, we use a system to test, learn, and manage a portfolio of SKUs. We operate at the intersection of consumer insight, rapid execution, and marketplace intelligence. We identify underserved product categories, launch strategically, and scale proven winners. Our focus: → Consumer products across different categories → Amazon as our primary channel, with expansion to Walmart, TikTok, DTC, and retail → Speed to market without compromising quality → Data-driven decision making at every stage
early stageRetail
2023
Investor
May 2023
OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core. OpenAI is dedicated to putting that alignment of interests first — ahead of profit. To achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity. Our investment in diversity, equity, and inclusion is ongoing, executed through a wide range of initiatives, and championed and supported by leadership. At OpenAI, we believe artificial intelligence has the potential to help people solve immense global challenges, and we want the upside of AI to be widely shared. Join us in shaping the future of technology.
2022
Founding Partner
Jan 2022
Meliora Group offers tailored advisory and investment solutions for small and middle-market businesses: → M&A Advisory: Offer comprehensive transaction advisory services that encompass every stage of the process, from strategic planning and valuation to thorough due diligence and seamless integration. → Investments: Partner with leading companies, leveraging our deep sector expertise, robust industry network, and years of experience to help management teams capitalize on transformational opportunities and build valuable businesses. → Growth Advisory: provide strategic guidance and innovative solutions to accelerate business growth, enhance operational efficiency, and unlock new market opportunities for sustained success. “Meliora” is a Latin term for “the pursuit of the better”, which represents the fundamental idea behind our company. We believe in complete transparency, working with restless determination to fully understand our clients’ needs. This enables us to help you with designing and implementing optimal, sustainable solutions. Our journey began with a simple yet powerful idea: financial excellence should be accessible to every business, regardless of size. Throughout the years as advisors, we have worked with companies in technology, logistics, industrials, consumer, healthcare, business services, and various other industries. This experience has taught us one undeniable truth: the traditional belief that only large businesses deserve superior financial services is outdated. In today’s world, technological and service advancements have leveled the playing field, allowing businesses of all sizes to benefit from top-tier financial expertise. Our vision is to bring the best financial services under one roof, providing tailored, professional solutions that are as unique as the businesses we serve. We are committed to delivering the finest industry practices and services, all neatly packaged to meet your specific needs.
Investor
Jan 2022
Your financial future shouldnt depend on your race, background, or zip code. Yet 45 million Americans remain "credit invisible," while countless others face denials, evictions, and predatory interest rates regularly. Esusu is changing that. As a financial technology and data platform, were revolutionizing financial health, identity services, and inclusive decision-making for individuals and businesses alike. Our impact speaks volumes: $50 billion in credit activity facilitated 5 million+ rental units in our network Trusted partnerships with leading real estate companies, government entities, fintechs, banks, and employers Through our enterprise services, embedded products, and consumer offerings, were creating a financial system that works for everyone—right when fintech innovation matters most. Join us in building a future where financial systems are inclusive by design, access is standard, and opportunity reaches everyone. Unlock Tomorrow with Esusu.
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