Volition Capital

Volition Capital is thrilled to announce several new hires as well as our Analyst Class of 2024! Deal Team: Danielle Brown (Associate), Isabelle Tashima (Associate), Justin Chung (Analyst), Trevor Eckler (Analyst), James McGibbon (Analyst), Cassidy Piersiak (Analyst), Ainsley Radell (Analyst), Nicole Schwenk (Analyst). Operations Team: Kevin Lamo (Finance Manager), Allyson Gallagher, CPA (Accounting Manager). Make sure to check out the link below for more information on our new hires. Welcome to Volition! Link: https://lnkd.in/ebR4nqMf

Last week, US Mobile launched their latest innovation, the Dark Star Network, a new service offering packed with cutting-edge technology. Among other key features, the Dark Star Network includes the "Teleportal" feature which allows users to switch between networks at any point during a billing cycle enabling you to ensure you are always on the best network! Make sure to read the full blog on the launch of Dark Star below! Link: https://lnkd.in/ewNHmYrZ

As part of our Investor Roundtable, we asked Volition Capital Sr. Associate, Emily Pawlak, "What industries specifically excite you when it comes to AI?" Here was her answer: While AI is clearly creating new industries and spaces, what particularly excites me is how companies are leveraging the technology to improve existing experiences and processes for both customers and employees. Time is often in short supply when it comes to rapidly growing companies, so those that are using GenAI to maximize how a company delivers a product can be transformational. We are seeing AI speed up how companies iterate and build, with use cases ranging from new creative content production to driving coding efficiencies for developers. While this may not be where the most attention is focused with AI, companies with the highest level of employee adoption will separate from the pack. Link to read the entire Investor Roundtable: https://lnkd.in/e3zxenFh

Stepping up to the plate for sustainability!⚾ RTS CEO Gregory R. Lettieri threw the first pitch for the KC Royals to Matt Troha. As the Royals waste and sustainability vendor, this event symbolizes our partnership dedicated to turning Kauffman Stadium into a leader in environmental responsibility.

Congratulations to Eugene Johnson and the entire Revi team on raising their $14.5M Series A! We are thrilled to continue partnering with you and know that Revi's best days are ahead!

As part of our Investor Roundtable, we asked Volition Capital Vice President, Melanie Nabar, "What industries specifically excite you when it comes to AI?" Here was her answer: I am particularly excited about AI’s potential to disrupt the “unsexy” industries. In the last major software infrastructure leap from on-premises software to single, then multi-tenant cloud, we saw adoption spread vertical-by-vertical. More “innovative” industries adopted faster than the “laggards.” For example, cloud-based marketing and sales technology came before widespread government and insurance cloud adoption. We’ve seen an accelerated adoption pattern for AI software, with traditional “laggards” such as government services and manufacturing adopting solutions more quickly than they adopted cloud technology. I am specifically looking at areas where there is a greater demand than supply for workers, where AI can help the existing workers be more efficient. Examples of technology here include manufacturing, trucking, hospitality, home services tradesmen, and insurance. Last year coming out of this thesis, we partnered with Zenarate, an AI-based simulation training software focused on reducing the market-leading turnover rates within call centers by better preparing reps for customer interactions. Link to read the entire Investor Roundtable: https://lnkd.in/e3zxenFh

Earlier today, Automatiq launched the "Automatiq B2B Marketplace," a broker to broker platform that grants you direct access to broker inventory. Make sure to check out the video below officially introducing the product and its key features!

Volition Capital is thrilled to share the promotions of three of our team members! Congratulations to Wells Johnstone, Aaron Hou, and Carolyn Woll on being promoted from Analyst to Associate!

As part of our Investor Roundtable, we asked Volition Capital Vice President, Melanie Nabar, "What industries specifically excite you when it comes to AI?" Here was her answer: I am particularly excited about AI’s potential to disrupt the “unsexy” industries. In the last major software infrastructure leap from on-premises software to single, then multi-tenant cloud, we saw adoption spread vertical-by-vertical. More “innovative” industries adopted faster than the “laggards.” For example, cloud-based marketing and sales technology came before widespread government and insurance cloud adoption. We’ve seen an accelerated adoption pattern for AI software, with traditional “laggards” such as government services and manufacturing adopting solutions more quickly than they adopted cloud technology. I am specifically looking at areas where there is a greater demand than supply for workers, where AI can help the existing workers be more efficient. Examples of technology here include manufacturing, trucking, hospitality, home services tradesmen, and insurance. Last year coming out of this thesis, we partnered with Zenarate, an AI-based simulation training software focused on reducing the market-leading turnover rates within call centers by better preparing reps for customer interactions. Link to read the entire Investor Roundtable: https://lnkd.in/e3zxenFh

On the most recent episode of Scaling Success, Wayfair CEO, Niraj Shah, shares insights and unique perspectives on a range of subjects. In the clip below, Niraj shares his advice for aspiring entrepreneurs! Link to the full episode: https://lnkd.in/egxHQgss