From Inception to Scale —
your 'Garage' partners

We're an early-stage venture fund led by Unit 81 alumni, investing in exceptional founders when ideas are forming and products are finding their market.

Fund Highlights

Strategic micro fund with focused portfolio approach

Pre-Seed

Investment Stage

& Seed rounds

Boutique Portfolio

7-8 companies

Within 2.5-3 years

Up to $500K

Initial Check

SAFE

2-Digits M$

Valuation

Within 3-4 quarters

Investment Thesis

We believe early-stage founders deserve more than capital — they need speed, clarity, and hands-on support. Our model aims to grow startups from scratch to $10M+ valuation within 3–4 quarters.

SaaS

Scalable software solutions and financial innovation

Embedded & Hardware

Next-generation architecture

AI & Computer Vision

Advanced application-based technologies

Intelligent Infrastructure

Smart systems and defense solutions

What We Offer

Validation With Domain Experts

Real-world feedback from our global network of operators and advisors

Solid Business Plan

Financial modeling, market research, and fundraising prep

Tactical Help

Curated HR pipeline, technical talent, and go-to-market resources

Community

Unit 81 alumni ethos: deep trust, high integrity, lifelong tribe

What Differentiates Us

Military-grade precision meets venture capital excellence

Deep Domain Intimacy

We operate with military-grade precision and deep technical understanding. We're not just investors — we're technologists and insiders who speak the language of early innovation.

Unit 81 alumni network with new members yearly
Privileged early access to founders in stealth mode
Technical and operational excellence in due diligence

Why Our Network Matters

As core members of the Unit 81 alumni network, we gain privileged early access to founders before they launch — while they're still in validation or stealth.

This early insight gives us better entry points, higher quality pipeline, and closer founder relationships. In a world where information edge defines outcomes, this is our edge.

The Team

Decades of technical leadership and operational experience

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Dorin Shani

Senior systems engineer who led R&D in defense & automotive. FIRST robotics judge, advocate for women in tech, and Board member at AMIT

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Javier Shocron

Former Investor at Maverick Ventures, COO (first employee) of Next-Dim, Unit 81 alumni and Chairman of AMIT (81 Alumni Association)

Javier and Dorin have worked closely together for the past five years as board members of AMIT (81 Alumni Association). Together, they bring decades of technical leadership, operational experience, and defense-intelligence insight — and they show up with sleeves rolled.

Ready to Build Something Exceptional?

Let's grow your startup from inception to scale.