Dave Lyons

Hillman Co invests in companies located across the globe. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for early, growth and buyout transactions. The firm invests in private equity funds and also makes co-investments.

Operates as an automated vehicle technology company that provides vehicle-to-vehicle communications and radar-based active braking systems

Functions as a College/University

Tau Ventures invests in companies located in the United States and Canada. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of healthcare, enterprise and automation. It provides financing for seed, early and later stage capital requirements.

Develops and manufactures hardware related products

The private company is located in the US. Startx is a nonprofit, founder-led startup accelerator and community affiliated with Stanford University that supports Stanford students, professors, and alumni throughout their entrepreneurial journeys without taking equity or charging fees. It offers tailored mentorship, peer accountability, and access to a trusted network of investors, industry experts, and strategic partners across sectors such as artificial intelligence, medtech, biotech, sustainability, fintech, enterprise SaaS, and deep tech. Startx runs specialized vertical programs like Startx Med and Startx AI, providing founders with domain-specific resources, connections to Stanford’s research labs and clinical partners, regulatory guidance, and access to talent pipelines and investor networks. The accelerator features a 3-month full-time program and a 3-day student immersive program, both designed to accelerate startup growth through hands-on coaching, fundraising support, and community events. Startx emphasizes a collaborative, founder-first culture with a selective mentor network of seasoned entrepreneurs and industry leaders who provide guidance and foster connections within the Stanford ecosystem. It also facilitates investor engagement through its investor network and hosts multiple annual investor demo days. Startx is developing an innovation hub called The Link in partnership with Stanford Research Park, slated to open in 2027, to further enhance its support infrastructure. The American company was founded by Andrew Lee, Reza Raji.