“The most frustrating cause of startup failure is Founders who are unable to build a team around them. We spend a lot of time diligencing Founding teams.” — Mark Volchek @lasolasvc #FVCC25MIAMI

2024 was an incredible year at OneRail! Here’s to an even brighter and more impactful 2025! #HappyNewYear #LastMileDelivery #Innovation #NewYearsResolutions #TeamOneRail #NewBeginnings

[Live Podcast] Scale In B2B SaaS With Mark Volchek (Founding Partner, LOVC), Cassie Young (General Partner, Primary). Venue, To Be Announced, New York November 07 (Thursday) @ 06:00 PM FREE lu.ma/1jfmicko?tk=kdql1W via @LumaHQ @lasolasvc @zachrubin_

Why We Invested in @paccurateio’s Series A 📖 lasolasvc.com/posts/why-we-i… "Since our initial investment in the summer of 2023, Paccurate’s platform usage has grown exponentially from processing ~1M monthly shipments to almost the same amount per day. Part of this comes from the fact that their timing couldn’t be better. With e-commerce demand higher than ever and recently announced EU regulations mandating a maximum “space ratio” of 50% for packaging, Paccurate’s technology helps companies comply with increasingly stringent environmental regulations while maximizing operational efficiency. The incentives align perfectly." - Asif Khan, Senior Associate at LOVC We couldn’t be more excited to be a part of Paccurate’s journey and look forward to seeing what this next chapter of growth has in store for them. Congratulations to James Malley the entire Paccurate team on reaching this milestone!

Congratulations to Bill Catania, CEO of @OneRailapp for being recognized by @GoldmanSachs as one of the Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs of 2024 at their Builders and Innovators Summit! Bill’s journey is a testament to the power of vision and determination. From co-founding @OneRailapp with his wife, Lisa Catania to scaling a fully automated last-mile delivery solution that now supports over 250,000 deliveries daily across 400 cities—his entrepreneurial drive is exemplary. As early investors and supporters of Bill Catania and @OneRailapp's mission to revolutionize last-mile delivery, we’ve been fortunate to witness their incredible journey. We can’t wait to see how Bill, Lisa, and the OneRail team continue to innovate and shape the future of logistics. Read more about this honor and Bill Catania’s inspiring journey here ➡️businesswire.com/news/home/2…

Join us for the @Techstars Anywhere NYC Community Mixer on Thursday, October 24th at 6 PM in NYC. lu.ma/jupza8g0 We hope to see you there!

Scale in B2B SaaS: A Live Podcast and Fireside Chat with @PrimaryVC & LOVC Join us for an evening dedicated to NYC's best B2B SaaS founders and funders, hosted by LOVC and Primary Venture Partners, sponsored by Stifel Financial Corp. ✅ Register here: lu.ma/1jfmicko 📅 November 7th | 6:00 - 9:00 PM 📍 Bryant Park, NYC (addressed revealed on acceptance) The evening will feature a fireside chat and live podcast with Mark Volchek (Founding Partner, LOVC) and Cassie Young (General Partner, @PrimaryVC), with a cocktail and light bites reception. NYC investors, founders, and ecosystem partners: Secure your spot for an evening of learning, networking, and growth. B2B SaaS Founders and Funders are encouraged to register. We look forward to hosting you!

We are excited to announce we have led @CityDetect’s seed round! LOVC led the $2 million seed funding round, with participation from @KnollVentures and @AtlantaSeed Company. 📖 Read the full release and story here: lasolasvc.com/posts/announci… @CityDetect is an AI-driven platform helping cities across North America proactively manage and mitigate urban decay. City Detect’s approach is simple but powerful. They use fleet vehicles equipped with cameras to capture images of city properties. These images are then processed by their AI, identifying and mapping issues affecting properties. The result is detailed, actionable reports that inform decision-making and strategic planning for cities urban design, planning, and development goals. City Detect’s innovative platform uses cutting-edge computer vision and machine learning technology to detect and analyze over 100 urban elements, such as graffiti, code violations, illegal dumping, and abandoned properties. By providing real-time, actionable data, City Detect empowers municipalities to make informed decisions, optimize resource allocation, and address urban decay before it escalates. Based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, City Detect was founded by Army veteran and entrepreneur Gavin Baum-Blake and Dr. Erik Johnson, an urban economist and AI expert. Together, they have built a comprehensive system that integrates data collection and analytics to revolutionize urban management. "City management is no longer just about reacting to issues; it's about using data to prevent them," said Gavin Baum-Blake, Co-Founder and CEO of City Detect. "With City Detect, local leaders can address urban blight before it becomes a larger crisis, improving community safety and quality of life." The funding will enable City Detect to scale its AI capabilities, enhance its platform, and expand its team to meet the growing demand from municipalities nationwide. Early adopters, including cities like Birmingham, Atlanta, and Stockton, have already demonstrated the platform’s effectiveness in diverse urban settings. "City Detect is revolutionizing urban management with its proactive approach to tackling urban decay. Their AI-powered platform provides cities with the tools they need to create cleaner, more sustainable environments," said Dean Hatton, Founding Partner at LOVC. "We are proud to support their growth and mission to improve the quality of life in cities across North America." Learn more about City Detect, explore open roles, and follow their growth at their website (citydetect.com/) and follow them on LinkedIn.

Join us this Friday for an exclusive webinar with @forumventures: "Mastering the Pitch: Best Practices, Common Pitfalls, and Secrets to Successful Investor Calls," hosted by LOVC's Scotty Lefkowitz and Forum Ventures' @NaomiGoez. ✅ Register Here: lu.ma/zet609c5 💻 Via Zoom Webinar 🗓️: Friday, September 13 ⌚: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM EDT

open.spotify.com/episode/4mb… This week, we've stepped out of our usual format to bring you a podcast episode like no other! Recorded live at our NYC event with @lasolasvc, this episode features a fireside chat between Raju and LOVC Founding Partner Mark Volchek. In this moderated discussion, Raju and Mark walk the audience through their paths into the world of venture capitalism. You’ll hear how venture capitalists add value to their portfolio companies, the best ways to pitch a business to investors, the elegant art of fundraising, and what could lie ahead for investor-founder relationships.

🎙️Recorded live at our event with @RRE Ventures in New York City on June 20th, @RRE Ventures General Partner @rajurishi and LOVC Founding Partner Mark Volchek walk the audience through their paths into the world of venture capital. In this live discussion moderated by @zachrubin_, Raju Rishi and Mark Volchek articulate their firm's thesis and approach, how themselves and their firm adds value to companies, the best ways to pitch your business to investors, the elegant art of fundraising, and what could lie ahead for investor-founder relationships. ➕ Raju and Mark share some crucial advice they would have given to themselves when they were 18 years old. 👂🎧 Listen here: lasolasvc.com/posts/live-pod…

Our first live podcast is in the books! Last night, we brought together some of the best New York City founders, builders, and investors at the Mosaic office in Bryant Park with @RRE Ventures. Moderated by LOVC's @zachrubin_, LOVC Founding Partner Mark Volchek and @RRE Ventures General Partner @rajurishi spoke about what they look for in founders, their refined investment approach, the intricacies of product-market-fit, balancing growth and fundraising, fundraising and pitch tips, and more. Stay tuned for the podcast, which will soon be published on our media channels, website, and the @RRE Ventures POV Podcast! Thank you to @MosaicApp for generously hosting us at your office and @Stifel for making this event happen. We'd love to hear from you if you're building an extraordinary B2B SaaS business in the Eastern US. Pitch us: lasolasvc.com/contact-us Visit our events hub to learn more about our upcoming events and explore how to get involved in our community: lasolasvc.com/events Thank you for hosting a terrific event and evening with us, @RRE Ventures and @Stifel. We look forward to the next one!

Why We Invested in @TristarAI 📖 lasolasvc.com/posts/why-we-i… "As we partner with Tristar AI, we can’t wait to support their mission to advance the manufacturing industry's future of operational efficiency. Tristar AI is well-positioned to continue its trajectory of growth and innovation, driving significant advancements in manufacturing practices." - Scotty Lefkowitz, Senior Associate, LOVC. We're excited to support @TristarAI and Co-Founders, Salem Karani & Jack Liu in their growth to enhancing production, quality control, and maintenance efficiency for driving operational excellence in manufacturing.

🚚 Don’t lose sight of your inventory in transit! 📦 Retailers and distributors, the struggle to maintain visibility from warehouse to destination is real. Our latest blog dives deep into the challenges and solutions of tracking products on the move. hubs.ly/Q02Bqb760

Join @lasolasvc & @RRE: June 20th at 6PM in NYC🗽🍎 lu.ma/lovc-rre

We are excited to announce we have co-led @TristarAI's seed round! @TristarAI the world's most advanced computer vision AI system that tracks when things go wrong in production, quality, and maintenance, announced today that it has closed $3.15MM million in seed funding. We co-led the seed funding round alongside TenOneTen Ventures, with participation from Ford Street Ventures, NextView Ventures, SNR 5, Trust Ventures, and Seraph Partners.  ‍ Leveraging state-of-the-art AI and computer vision technology, Tristar AI's systems monitor and analyze human motions in real-time, identifying potential errors and anomalies that could lead to costly production delays. This revolutionary approach has allowed Tristar AI to deliver actionable insights and immediate alerts to operators and team leaders, thereby averting substantial financial losses associated with production errors. "Tristar AI is set to redefine manufacturing efficiency with its cutting-edge AI-powered computer vision technology," says Mark Volchek, Founding Partner at Las Olas Venture Capital. "Their innovative approach to real-time error detection and operational optimization positions them as a transformative force in the industry, significantly reducing defects and unplanned downtime while enhancing overall productivity." Tristar AI's commitment to innovation is evident in its ability to swiftly deploy and scale accurate models, setting it apart from other market solutions that often require extensive manual implementation and consultation. We are excited to support and partner with the Tristar AI team and Co-Founder and CEO, Salem Karani. Read More: lasolasvc.com/posts/tristar-…

Thrilled to announce @OneRailapp has acquired Orderbot, a leading Inventory & Distributed Order Management solution. Read the press release: hubs.ly/Q02zK1FN0 #Acquisition #Omnichannel #Fulfillment #LastMile #SupplyChain #OMS #InventoryManagement #OrderManagement