SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 23, 2025 — Apriority, a borrower-first debt platform, today announced a $2.3M seed round led by Techstars, Valhalla, Bridge, CAN, Illini Angels, and Keiretsu. Apriority joins the Techstars & Samvid Economic Mobility Accelerator to deliver AI and automation that transform static debt into a wealth-building opportunity for millions of borrowers.
A Staggering Expense
From UIUC grad school roommates to NYC Techstars, Bret and Tony are rewriting debt algorithms to help borrowers.
Americans now carry an unfathomable $18 trillion in debt yet are forced to track every loan and rate manually, wasting billions in excess interest from missed refinance opportunities. Apriority delivers active, AI-powered debt management that uncovers refinance savings, recommends payoff strategies, and puts borrowers back in the driver’s seat of their debt. By never earning commissions, Apriority enables lenders to cut costs, passing lower rates to users than traditional lead-generation platforms.
Impact-Driven Founders
“Financial stress permeates nearly all aspects of life: work, family, mental health, and relationships. Apriority puts borrowers back in control, turning debt from a source of stress into a tool to build wealth,” says cofounder and COO Bret Rietow.
“This is the single largest untapped financial opportunity in our generation not just as a business model, but to create huge positive impact to those who need it most,” adds Tony Willcox, CEO and cofounder.
Investors See Huge Opportunity
“Lenders have an arsenal of software tools to push new debt…it’s long overdue to have a fintech giving borrowers real $$ savings.” — Valhalla Investment Group
“Apriority turns debt from a source of stress into a system of empowerment…helping every borrower take control.” — Rachel Wei West
“Rewriting the debt ecosystem, delivering market intelligence, and eliminating lead-gen fees. Debt has never been this smart.” — Phil Murtaugh
Expanding Impact
Apriority delivers financial stability and control to borrowers, with the greatest impact on low- and moderate-income households. But the benefit of reducing financial stress ripples outward broadly. Employers see a more focused workforce, credit unions attract and retain members, and healthcare providers and insurers can lower mental health costs. Borrower-first debt management not only strengthens individuals, but the broader economy.
About Us
Apriority is an AI-powered fintech platform that helps borrowers optimize debt portfolios across all loan types, monitoring rates, surfacing savings, and guiding smarter financial decisions without commissions or bias. Based in San Francisco, Apriority’s mission is to make intelligent debt management accessible to everyone.
Co-investors in the cutting-edge vision navigation and autonomy tech company include AeroX Ventures, Boscolo Intervest, High Point Ventures, Rockaway Ventures, and USAF Techstars
NEW YORK and KYIV, Ukraine, Oct. 23, 2025 — Today, vision navigation and autonomy defense tech startup Vermeer, with headquarters in New York and forward operations in Kyiv, announced the close of its $10 million Series A round.
Led by renowned early-stage venture capital firm Draper Associates and joined by AeroX Ventures, Boscolo Intervest, High Point Ventures, Rockaway Ventures, along with the U.S. Air Force Tech Stars, the company is strongly positioned to expand its partnerships including with the U.S. military, NATO Allies and the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). Vermeer will further scale its optical navigational technology platform offering for both defense and commercial use.
“Dual-use tech catalyzes technical progress in both the defense and commercial sectors. And much of this innovation is already being deployed, to great success,” said Andy Tang, partner at Draper Associates. “One of the reasons we backed Vermeer is the incredible rate of success they’ve achieved specifically in helping Ukraine strengthen its drone fleet.”
Vermeer’s Visual Positioning System (VPS) is a crucial navigation solution for drones and other aerial vehicles operating where GPS signals fail. It effectively bypasses the vulnerabilities of satellite-based navigation, working seamlessly even when signals are jammed, disrupted, or intentionally spoofed with false location data. Vermeer’s VPS technology mimics human navigation, using up to four electro-optical or infrared cameras to analyze the environment.
Vermeer CEO Brian Streem said, “Building advanced technology in a war zone is not easy — but it’s the only way to make it real. Operating alongside our partners on the front lines has forced us to iterate faster, build smarter, and focus on what actually works in combat. Our goal isn’t just to give drones mass — it’s to give them precision, intelligence, and purpose. We’re proud to have earned the trust of over 30 customers, and with the support of Draper, and our other venture partners, we’re ready to scale that mission.”
By comparing these visual feeds against a database of landmarks and pre-existing 2D or 3D maps, along with leveraging AI through its Nvidia chip system, Vermeer can pinpoint its target location with precision.
Because it’s a passive system that doesn’t rely on external signals, VPS is exceptionally reliable in contested environments, making it ideal for both defense missions and civilian aerial applications.
Vermeer started out in the U.S. Air Force Tech Stars accelerator program where it earned over $7 million in SBIR awards and non-dilutive capital from the government’s AFWERX program to perfect VPS. https://www.techstars.com/accelerators
Vermeer’s technology is trusted by partners including the U.S. Army, the U.S. Air Force, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and other defense organizations, highlighting the usefulness of its navigation solution for defense. It is already being used in theater by the Armed Forces of Ukraine to combat enable drone navigation without GPS, making their fleet immune to jamming and spoofing by Russian adversaries.
“Vermeer’s navigation technology is easy to use, resistant to disruption, and scalable,” said Petr Šmíd, General Partner at Rockaway Ventures. “Unlike GPS, Vermeer’s system operates without radio signals and remains functional even when GPS is disrupted or non-existent. We believe this unique technology will become the standard for drones, robots, and other autonomous platforms, driving a new wave of autonomous systems.”
Vermeer has grown from 10 employees to 40 employees in the past year as it continues to scale. There are eight people working in Ukraine today. Streem said the funds will be used to continue to support technological innovation and meet customer requirements.
Draper’s Tang added: “The Vermeer AI-based visual positioning system uses landmarks, stars, and other cues to help drones position themselves without needing GPS, which makes them more resilient and able to overcome jamming, spoofing, and other forms of technical attack. Their technology is changing the game for drone operations and their location accuracy. And it has innumerable applications outside of defense including for autonomous vehicles, remote delivery, and more.”
About Vermeer
Vermeer is a New York- founded technology company that creates vision based autonomy solutions for the warfighter. Vermeer provides the first of its kind optical nav solution and was selected as a member of the Air Force Accelerator powered by Techstars. For more information visit: www.getvermeer.com
About Draper Associates Draper Associates is a global venture capital firm that backs world-shaping companies.
Founded by Tim Draper in 1985, we invest in bold, visionary founders building transformative businesses long before the rest of the world believes in them. We are industry-agnostic and stage-agnostic, and invest in frontier technologies such as AI, robotics, biotech, crypto, space, dual use, deep tech, and more. We believe in taking long odds on extraordinary outcomes and are committed to supporting entrepreneurs who challenge the status quo. HQ’d in Silicon Valley, California, we were early investors in 1,000+ companies such as Robinhood, Coinbase, Tesla, Oklo, Colossal Biosciences, SpaceX, Webflow, and Baidu. To learn more, visit www.draper.vc.
Rockaway Ventures is a venture capital fund within the Rockaway Capital investment group. It invests in startups that digitize traditional industries through transformative technologies, primarily AI. The fund actively seeks and supports early-stage founders across Europe. For more information, contact Patrik Karkos at [email protected] or +420 733 509 785.
HOUSTON, Oct. 22, 2025 — Venus Aerospace, the startup leader in next-generation rocket engine propulsion, today announced a strategic investment in the company by Lockheed Martin through their investment arm, Lockheed Martin Ventures. The investment follows Venus’s historic May 2025 high-thrust test flight of its rotating detonation rocket engine (RDRE), an event described by the Houston Chronicle as a “world first” that represents the first generational leap in rocket engine technology since the Apollo Program. Venus announced their collaboration on stage at the Axios Future of Defense Summit in Washington, DC.
Venus is the only company in the world with a flight-proven, high-thrust RDRE and a clear path to scaled production. Lockheed Martin’s investment in Venus emphasizes the growing support among established defense companies and venture capital investors for emerging critical technologies for both defense and commercial applications. It also reflects the potential of Venus’s dual-use technology as global defense spending and space infrastructure investments are projected to approach $1 trillion by 2040.
“Venus has proven in flight the most efficient rocket engine technology in history,” said Sassie Duggleby, Co-founder and CEO, Venus Aerospace. “With support from Lockheed Martin Ventures, we will advance our capabilities to deliver at scale and deploy the engine that will power the next 50 years of defense, space, and commercial high-speed aviation.”
Lockheed Martin’s collaboration with Venus unites the firm’s resources and industry experience with Venus’s breakthrough propulsion innovations. This collaboration signals a recognition that defense prime and startup collaboration is essential to maintaining U.S. leadership across domains.
“Through Lockheed Martin Ventures, we’re investing in companies like Venus Aerospace that are developing the cutting-edge technologies of the future,” said Chris Moran, Lockheed Martin Ventures Vice President and General Manager. “Next-generation propulsion will define the future of the space and defense industries. We’re exploring potential approaches to scale and integrate Venus’s technology within critical systems.”
The global aerospace and defense propulsion systems market was valued at over $260 billion in 2022 and is projected to continue growing. Among numerous target markets for Venus’s technology, the global hypersonics market alone is projected to triple to roughly $12 billion by 2032, with nearly $4 billion in near-term Pentagon procurement driving that urgency.
As the world leader in RDRE technology, Venus has seen strong inbound interest from leading companies in the defense, space, and aerospace industries–all seeking lower-cost, more efficient propulsion solutions. The company has secured more than $106 million to date and executed the most capital efficient rocket engine development in history.
About Venus Aerospace: Founded in 2020, Venus Aerospace is revolutionizing rocket engine technology. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company is building the world’s first scalable platform for high-performance, reusable propulsion based on its proprietary Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE) and Venus Detonation Ramjet (VDR). Together, these systems form a next-generation engine architecture that enables continuous flight from takeoff to hypersonic cruise on a single integrated platform—unlocking breakthrough capabilities across defense, space, and commercial high-speed flight. Venus’s technology is designed to power the next era of aerospace innovation, from space launch and a range of military applications to the commercial high-speed flight. Venus is backed by top-tier investors including Airbus Ventures, America’s Frontier Fund, Trousdale Ventures, and Prime Movers Lab, and is supported by the Air Force Research Laboratory, NASA, and DARPA. To learn more, visit: www.venusaero.com.
SILICON VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 22, 2025 — LINEN Cloud, the intelligent sales planning platform redefining how enterprise revenue teams operate, today announced a strategic investment round led by a network of global CIOs, CTOs, and enterprise technology leaders.
This round unites senior operators who have built and scaled some of the world’s most complex technology ecosystems, from Cisco and Google to Oracle and Anaplan, and reflects a growing market demand for a modern, automated foundation for enterprise go-to-market planning.
Enterprise customers including Zscaler, Netskope, Cisco, Iron Mountain, and MicroStrategy already use LINEN Cloud to modernize planning cycles, eliminate manual bottlenecks, and unify sales, finance, and operations around shared data.
“As a CRO responsible for multi-billion-dollar P&Ls, I’ve worked with nearly every SPM and GTM platform from Oracle, SAP, and Anaplan,” said Steven Birdsall, CRO of Alteryx.
“I chose to invest in LINEN because of their truly no-code, modern approach to GTM – built with native intelligence at its core. LINEN delivers agility and speed to sales teams while giving GTM leaders board-level confidence in their decisions. It’s a thoughtfully designed, end-to-end platform covering the entire journey from Plan to Pay.”
The CIO-led round reinforces LINEN Cloud’s mission to replace static, spreadsheet-based planning with a dynamic, intelligent system of record. The platform enables organizations to manage territories, quotas, and capacity in real time, fully integrated with Salesforce and leading incentive compensation tools.
“I joined LINEN Cloud to help disrupt how enterprises run revenue, by bringing structure and visibility to the sales pipeline so leaders can see bottlenecks, attribute contribution, and make faster decisions,” said Lenin Gali, Advisor at LINEN Cloud and Chief Business Officer at Atomicwork.
“From territory hierarchies to capacity and quota planning, the details that often get overlooked are precisely what LINEN elevates. Jacob and I talked about this way back at the napkin stage. It was clear then, and it’s clearer now, that the company will be successful for two reasons: the product is solid, and the people behind it have the smarts and grit to see it through.”
The investment will accelerate LINEN Cloud’s expansion across North America and advance its AI-driven annual planning with year-round RevOps capabilities, solidifying its position as a category-defining platform for enterprise planning.
“Our mission is to help enterprises plan with precision and move with speed,” said Jacob Mathew, Founder and CEO of LINEN Cloud. “This investment from global CIOs underscores a broader shift inside large organizations – the people who run enterprise technology now see planning as the next system that needs transformation.”
The announcement reflects a larger evolution in enterprise software – away from static systems and toward intelligent infrastructure that can plan, adapt, and execute in real time. LINEN Cloud is emerging as one of the few companies positioned to define that shift, shaping how the world’s largest organizations make revenue decisions in the years ahead.
About LINEN Cloud Based in Silicon Valley, LINEN Cloud revolutionizes enterprise sales planning with patented AI and no-code tools, simplifying territory, quota, and headcount & capacity planning. Founded by Jacob Mathew, a 20-year Sales Ops & Finance veteran from Cisco, and executives from SAP, Oracle, Anaplan and others, LINEN provides confidence to RevOps teams at enterprise and mid-market companies by overcoming fragmented planning, streamlining year-round operations, and helping create predictable revenue in the $400B SaaS market.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 22, 2025 — Moberg Analytics, a pioneer in advanced brain monitoring and critical care informatics, today announced it has secured $600,000 in seed funding to accelerate commercialization of the Moberg Clinical Platform (MCP) — a next-generation software system that integrates multimodal brain data and analytics to guide treatment in intensive care units (ICUs).
The round was led by Ben Franklin Technology Partners, Pennsylvania’s leading technology-based economic development organization, with a $250,000 investment, and included participation from Overbrook Capital, MVP Capital Partners, and other private investors. The seed round will remain open through mid-2026.
“This investment marks a pivotal step toward making advanced brain monitoring as routine as monitoring the heart or lungs,” said Dick Moberg, CEO & Founder at Moberg Analytics.
The funding will support regulatory clearances, pilot installations at leading hospitals, and the company’s go-to-market strategy. To date, the Moberg Clinical Platform has been developed with over $8 million in federal research funding, and this round positions the company to scale commercially with reduced dependence on government grants.
The Moberg Clinical Platform (MCP) combines comprehensive brain data acquisition, advanced analytics, and precision-medicine tools to improve outcomes for critically-ill patients. Designed for scalability across different hospital environments, MCP bridges data from multiple devices into a single, intelligent interface.
About Moberg Analytics Moberg Analytics is a cutting-edge, fast-growing start-up focused on bringing advanced brain monitoring and precision medicine to all critically-ill patients worldwide. Building on more than four decades of innovation, Moberg Analytics develops software platforms that unify physiological data, analytics, and clinical decision support to improve outcomes in critical care.
ST. PAUL, Minn., Oct. 22, 2025 — SecondWave Systems, Inc., a clinical stage medical device company developing a novel ultrasound-based treatment for inflammatory disorders, announced a new investment to expand its Series A syndicate. New investor Sectoral Asset Management joins an experienced syndicate of medical technology investors, including Treo Ventures, Scientific Health Development, University of Minnesota, and a major healthcare strategic.
The Sectoral team brings significant healthcare expertise to SecondWave, supporting the company’s work to develop and commercialize the SecondWave MINI™, a first-of-its-kind, noninvasive, wearable therapeutic ultrasound device intended for treatment of inflammatory diseases.
“The team at Sectoral has a wealth of experience and will bolster our ability to deliver life-altering therapy for patients who suffer from inflammatory disease,” said SecondWave CEO Anuj Bhardwaj.
“A large portion of patients with chronic inflammatory disease are looking for better therapies, and SecondWave’s ultrasound stimulation platform has the potential to become the solution of choice. Their elegant non-invasive approach may redefine how these patients are treated,” said Marc-André Marcotte, Partner & Head of Venture Capital at Sectoral Asset Management.
SecondWave Systems is revolutionizing treatment of inflammatory disease. The company is developing a first-of-its-kind noninvasive, wearable, and personalized ultrasound stimulation platform that will give patients and their physicians a new option for treating debilitating or life-threatening disease. The company’s SecondWave MINI™ device uses proprietary ultrasound technology to stimulate the spleen with the goal of treating acute and chronic inflammation disorders. This technology is being investigated in clinical studies to treat multiple inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis. For more information, visit www.secondwaveUS.com.
The future of wigs is here. The Renatural raised $4.2M in a Seed round led by Watchfire Ventures, with participation from Mark Cuban and Ingeborg Investments.
BROOKLYN, N.Y., Oct. 22, 2025 — Today, the wig industry will undergo a complete transformation with the launch of the world’s first premium hyper-realistic wig: The Signature Wig Collection from The Renatural. With no lace, and no need for glue or tape, The Renatural Signature Wig creates the look of skin and scalp skin for a completely undetectable, seamless finish, and no line of demarcation.
With no lace, and no need for glue or tape, The Renatural Signature Wig creates the look of skin and scalp skin for a completely undetectable, seamless finish, and no line of demarcation
In 2020, Aasiyah Abdulsalam made history by inventing The Wig Fix, the first patented wig-related product in over 60 years. Designed to revolutionize wig-wearing, The Wig Fix allows users to secure their wigs without glue, combs, clips, or tape, all while promoting natural hair growth underneath. Following the success of The Wig Fix, Abdulsalam grew the company to nearly $3 million in revenue within its first three years, selling over 80,000 units globally. Most recently, The Renatural closed a $4.2M Seed round led by Watchfire Ventures, with participation from Mark Cuban and Ingeborg Investments, to scale production and launch The Signature Wig Collection. Additional brand investors include Topicals Co-Founder Olamide Olowe and Black Ambition by Pharrell Williams and Felecia Hatcher. The Renatural has also been granted the Glossier Alumni Award and received funding from Harvard Business School and Yale University.
“The Renatural is setting a new gold standard for the wig industry – not just with breakthrough technology, but with an unwavering commitment to beauty, innovation, and inclusivity. What Aasiyah has created with the Signature Collection is nothing short of transformational: a product that feels deeply personal, yet universally groundbreaking. I’m proud to support a founder and brand that are reshaping how we define luxury in hair, and in doing so, opening up new possibilities for self-expression and confidence,” said Olamide Olowe, Co-Founder of Topicals.
The Renatural has created a proprietary machine about the size of a washing machine to create full scalp replica wigs in only 45 minutes; eight weeks is the general stretch for competitors. The Renatural uses a proprietary blend of materials that is three times thinner than any lace. Each piece’s hairline naturally melts into the skin, using your natural body temperature, creating an undetectable finish, while each base provides a hyper-realistic scalp presentation. Each hair is individually injected to mimic the natural interaction of skin and hair, allowing the wearer to part the hair anywhere without concern for the cap’s appearance.
“At The Renatural, wigs are not accessories – they are crafted as extensions of self. With uncompromising attention to detail, we use the finest materials and advanced technologies to create pieces that move, feel, and endure like natural hair. For our customer, luxury is discreet; hair should never stand apart, but blend seamlessly into a polished whole, much like tailoring or fine jewelry. A Renatural wig is designed to be invisible and unforgettable, the quiet completion of a beautifully understated look,” said Aasiyah Abdulsalam, Founder of The Renatural.
The Renatural Wigs are offered in a select assortment of lengths between 12 and 26 inches, depending on hair texture and color; pricing ranges from $950 – $1,950.
The Signature Collection Includes:
Gentle Wave: A soft, fluid texture that falls into a natural whisper of movement. Gentle Wave embodies effortless elegance – relaxed enough for every day, yet the perfect foundation for a polished, high-shine blowout. Available in dimensional Rooted Blonde, Natural Black, and Chestnut.
Deep Curl: Lustrous, defined curls with luxurious volume and spring. Deep Curl celebrates the richness of natural texture, offering a hydrated, sculpted look that feels indulgent and full of life. Available in Natural Black.
Kinky Straight: An airy, dimensional blowout that balances sleek refinement with natural body. Kinky Straight delivers subtle movement and softness, evoking the ease of freshly styled hair with a weightless finish. Available in Natural Black.
The Signature Wig Collection is now available for purchase at www.therenatural.com. For more information about the collection and to stay updated on brand news, follow @therenatural on Instagram and TikTok.
About The Renatural: The Renatural is redefining the future of wigs through robotics, innovation, and uncompromising attention to detail. With a proprietary supply chain and patented robotic manufacturing system, the brand delivers category-leading designs that are as consistent as they are luxurious. This fusion of technology and craftsmanship ensures scalability without compromise, flawless repeatability in quality, and a customer experience that feels as seamless and elevated as the wigs themselves.
About The Founder, Aasiyah Abdulsalam: Born in London and raised in rural Ireland, Aasiyah Abdulsalam learned early how to transform necessity into creativity, teaching herself to care for and style her hair in places where expertise was scarce. At twelve, she was diagnosed with scalp psoriasis, and the resulting hair loss drew her into the world of wigs — revealing both their potential for beauty and their many shortcomings.
That personal fascination evolved into a lifelong pursuit. While studying, she devoted her dissertation to the wig industry, and later immersed herself in six months of hands-on research inside a Korean wig factory. There she saw firsthand how something so intimate was often produced without artistry or empathy.
Today, as the Founder of The Renatural, Abdulsalam is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and a holder of multiple patents in beauty innovation. She brings together years of research, lived experience, and uncompromising standards to reimagine wigs as luxury objects — designed with precision, crafted from the finest materials, and created with an obsessive commitment to the customer experience.
Investment will accelerate AI innovation, expand financial services suite, strengthen existing offerings, and grow its ecosystem
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 22, 2025 —ROLLER, the all-in-one venue management platform for leisure and attractions venues, today announced it has secured an additional US$50 million to accelerate its next-generation solutions for its customers. The round was led by existing investor Insight Partners, who also led the company’s US$50 million round in November 2023, with participation from J.P. Morgan, joining as a new funding provider.
With this investment, ROLLER will advance its mission to bring more joy to the world by helping venue operators grow faster, streamline operations, and deliver exceptional guest experiences. Building on its fast-paced product development which delivered over 100 enhancements in the last year, ROLLER will invest in AI-powered functionality that boosts efficiency, expands its financial services offerings to give customers more ways to grow, develop new product capabilities that enhance its offerings, and grow its partner ecosystem to give customers more choice and flexibility.
“Delivering value for our customers is what drives us to improve every day. This funding allows us to accelerate innovation and support so we can ultimately serve them even better,” said Luke Finn, Co-founder & CEO of ROLLER. “We want to empower attractions and leisure operators globally with the tools they need to grow, delight their guests, and thrive in an increasingly competitive environment.”
Customers will also benefit from enhanced global support, as ROLLER builds on its 24/7/365 support, where over 95% of support calls are answered in less than a minute. Recent enhancements include premium support, expanded chat, and a new hardware lab for troubleshooting issues faster.
“We are thrilled to double down on our partnership with ROLLER,” said Rachel Geller, Managing Director at Insight Partners. “Since our initial investment, we’ve continued to be impressed with the company’s growth and Luke’s and Mark’s leadership. This new round will allow ROLLER to continue driving global expansion and innovation in their category-leading platform for the leisure and attractions sector.”
Peter Bairaktaridis, Head of Innovation Economy Coverage for Australia & New Zealand at J.P. Morgan, said: “We are proud to support ROLLER as it continues to scale globally and deliver innovative solutions for the attractions and leisure industry. J.P. Morgan is committed to supporting high-growth technology companies around the world, and we’re excited to join ROLLER’s journey as they expand their reach and impact on a global stage.”
Mark Finn, Co-founder & CFO of ROLLER, added: “We are delighted to continue to invest in the success of our customers. This capital provides the flexibility to continue investing in both organic and inorganic growth opportunities, ensuring we deliver even greater advancements and value to operators around the world.”
With over 3,000+ customers across 30+ countries, ROLLER has established itself as the trusted partner for leisure and attractions businesses worldwide. Its suite of solutions empowers operators to deliver exceptional experiences and include ticketing, point-of-sale, integrated payments, memberships, gift cards, kiosks and guest experience tools. By staying relentlessly focused on creating customer value, ROLLER has grown to over 300 employees worldwide with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, San Francisco, Austin, London, Costa Rica, and Bosnia.
About ROLLER
ROLLER is the cloud-based venue management platform for modern attractions, purpose-built to remove friction from every guest touchpoint. The all-in-one solution simplifies business processes, improves efficiency, and maximizes revenue. ROLLER’s comprehensive platform includes ticketing, point-of-sale, integrated payments, memberships, gift cards, kiosks, guest experience tools, and more. To learn more, visit roller.software.
About Insight Partners
Insight Partners is a global software investor partnering with high-growth technology, software, and Internet startup and ScaleUp companies that are driving transformative change in their industries. As of June 30, 2025, the firm has over $90B in regulatory assets under management. Insight Partners has invested in more than 875 companies worldwide and has seen over 55 portfolio companies achieve an IPO. Headquartered in New York City, Insight has a global presence with leadership in London, Tel Aviv, and the Bay Area. Insight’s mission is to find, fund, and work successfully with visionary executives, providing them with tailored, hands-on software expertise along their growth journey, from their first investment to IPO. For more information on Insight and all its investments, visit insightpartners.com or follow us on X @insightpartners.
About J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank
J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader in banking, payments, markets and securities services. Start-ups, companies, governments and institutions entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries worldwide. With $38 trillion of assets under custody and $1.09 trillion in deposits, the Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk, offers payment solutions, safeguards assets and extends liquidity in global markets. Further information about J.P. Morgan is available atwww.jpmorgan.com.
MIAMI, Oct. 22, 2025 — Civaris Capital Management, LP (“Civaris”), a private investment firm specializing in optimizing human capital assets, today announced its official launch. The firm is led by Jordan Earnheardt and Patrick Danvers, experienced private equity professionals with deep expertise in lower-middle-market, asset-lite services businesses.
Civaris partners with subject matter experts, founders, and leadership teams across businesses where human capital is the company’s primary asset. The firm’s differentiated approach reorients organizations around talent assessment, acquisition, development, and delivery, while creating cultures of excellence through a data-driven framework. Civaris expects to focus on companies generating $3 million to $12+ millionof EBITDA, prioritizing GDP-plus growth sectors, mission-critical offerings, talent-constrained markets, and cultures of performance, collaboration, and accountability.
“Civaris was founded on the belief that modern businesses are defined by their human capital,” said Jordan Earnheardt, Managing Partner. “Our mission is to create best-in-class companies by prioritizing, defining, and measuring the impact of talent. In many businesses, the people aren’t just the most important asset, they’re the only one, and Civaris’s philosophy recognizes that.”
“We built Civaris to be the kind of partner we always wished existed for founders and investors alike,” added Patrick Danvers, Partner. “We view performance and alignment through a cultural lens, and our responsibility is to build environments that attract exceptional people and organize them to perform at their highest potential.”
Headquartered in Miami, Florida, Civaris is currently completing its organizational phase and preparing for fund formation and regulatory registration. In keeping with its focus on talent as the defining differentiator, the firm is expanding its team and operational infrastructure to support its next phase of growth.
The name Civaris, derived from Civitas (community, organization) and Aristos (excellence), reflects the firm’s defining philosophy: “The Best People, Organized.”
About Civaris Civaris is a private investment firm focused on building and scaling human-capital-intensive businesses in the United States. The firm’s approach recognizes human capital as a core driver of value creation, partnering with experts, founders, and management teams to develop scalable, enduring organizations across service-based sectors.
Disclaimer: This announcement is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities in any jurisdiction. Civaris is in its organizational and pre-registration phase and is not currently managing client or investor capital.
