ORCA Newsletter Vol. 4

Early VC, in Your Inbox.

Charlie Wehan
August 10, 2023

ORCA is the innovation network helping connect startups with funding, resources, and the network they need to launch a successful venture.

In the past 2 months, we’ve introduced founders to investors 398 times, and we’re looking for number 400. Your next investor (or investment) is only a click away 👇️

Trending Startups

This week’s hottest startups 🔥

(pro tip: over 30 other startups landed meetings with investors this week – if you’re not already onboarded as an investor, get the chance to see more of them here)

Mentium

Mentium is all in one solution for AI startups: metering, pricing billing; cost tracking and AWS savings; low-cost, real-time payments.

2 ORCA investors booked meetings with Mentium this week (6 investors total).

Braav

Braav: The next generation of private security is here. Braav offers a unique blend of tech (with AI integration) and product innovations that enable clients to access high-level security expertise on a fractional basis.

2 ORCA investors booked meetings with Braav this week (6 investors total).

Sully.ai

Sully.ai: AI co-pilot for doctors that automates their admin work.

2 ORCA investors booked meetings with Sully.ai this week (7 investors total).

Want an intro to any of these startups? Email [email protected] & let me know which one(s).

“I’m excited we are getting so much traction on ORCA and it’s really a testament to what the team is doing.”

- Founder (introduced to 6 investors through ORCA)

Investor Activity This Week

Here are the firms meeting the most founders on ORCA in the last week 👀

Wondering how to get featured in this list? Easy! Make sure you’re onboarded as an ORCA investor, and review the startups we curate for you. The more active you are, the better chance you have to see your firm here!

#1: MBA Ventures

MBA Ventures is a global early-stage VC fund and network committed to backing MBA student and alumni founders from top-tier schools.

Fun fact – MBA Ventures sourced one of their inaugural portfolio companies through ORCA!

#2: Blue Collective

Blue Collective: A generalist VC firm investing at early stage (the earlier, the better): from day one to Series A, they want to be your first big check.

#3: Three Point Capital

Three Point Capital unites two brand names leveraging both domain expertise and prolific track records in early crypto and VC alike; as well as deeply cultivated access to early stage deal flow unavailable to the broader market to target exponential returns in crypto/Web 3.0.

#4: Alpha Square Group

ASG is a New York-based investment firm that invests in global innovation across public and private markets, backing cutting-edge companies and top-tier managers primarily in Enterprise SaaS sectors. ASG is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and has more than $1 billion in AUM.

Know a founder who’s a fit for these firms? Refer them, and we’ll get your startup & your referral in front of an ORCA investor of your choice – just drop an email to [email protected]!

“Thank you for building such a great product to help facilitate our raise.”

-Founder in fintech

New Startups This Week

We’re on the road to 1000 startups. Stay tuned for the celebration when we hit 4 digits.

HomeScope

HomeScope: Comprehensive remote physical exams from the comfort of home.

Deepen

Deepen: AI Therapy App - Making mental health support more affordable and accessible.

Deepen has already landed an investor meeting through ORCA!

APEX

APEX: Movement as Medicine – Exercise with real-time AI audio visual feedback right at your fingertips at home.