Gerard Zytnicki

SAF is a member-driven, single-entity Fund looking to investment in young companies with strong revenue scale potential, in a large and growing market sector, led by a passionate and determined entrepreneurial team. SAF has sequential annual funds, and endeavors to invest all capital in a single year (from each Fund), creating a diversified portfolio for investors with each Fund. This structure is also advantageous for entrepreneurs as SAF invests through a single entity, based on a 2/3rds vote of the Fund members. SAF has a thorough and disciplined due diligence process. We try to complete diligence within 30 days of a company presenting to the members at a monthly meeting. Respect for and engagement with companies is an important part of our process. We prefer companies with some initial revenue from early-adopter customers, but will also look at companies at an earlier stage of development. Our ultimate goals are to be: 1. a leading, respected angel investment Fund offering investors portfolio diversification and active involvement (if desired), as well as the enjoyment of working with like-minded and investment-oriented members; and 2. a sought after investor for our conscientious and thoughtful analysis process, providing far more than money to young companies, including experience, knowledge and connections.

NLM is the future of photonics! We develop cutting-edge photonics solutions for transforming networking, computing, and sensing alongside our global partners. NLM was founded in 2018 and is located in Seattle. We were previously Nonlinear Materials Corporation.

SAF is a member-driven, single-entity Fund looking to investment in young companies with strong revenue scale potential, in a large and growing market sector, led by a passionate and determined entrepreneurial team. SAF has sequential annual funds, and endeavors to invest all capital in a single year (from each Fund), creating a diversified portfolio for investors with each Fund. This structure is also advantageous for entrepreneurs as SAF invests through a single entity, based on a 2/3rds vote of the Fund members. SAF has a thorough and disciplined due diligence process. We try to complete diligence within 30 days of a company presenting to the members at a monthly meeting. Respect for and engagement with companies is an important part of our process. We prefer companies with some initial revenue from early-adopter customers, but will also look at companies at an earlier stage of development. Our ultimate goals are to be: 1. a leading, respected angel investment Fund offering investors portfolio diversification and active involvement (if desired), as well as the enjoyment of working with like-minded and investment-oriented members; and 2. a sought after investor for our conscientious and thoughtful analysis process, providing far more than money to young companies, including experience, knowledge and connections.

Whether starting a new business or growing an existing one, Zycki LLC offers over 25 years of experience in the corporate and startup world to help you take your business to the next step. We have a highly valuable network of executives, influential individuals and companies to help you develop your business and realize new opportunities. We are not just a traditional connector--we combine access to our network with a wealth of business experience and up-to-date knowledge about current trends that we use to assist our clients. Our goal is to help entrepreneurs and business leaders think outside the box to reach the next step. If you are a new business, we will help you establish and drive your strategic vision end to end. If you’re an existing business, we’ll help you look for new opportunities. Zycki LLC, “The Next Step”