Manish Malhotra

Finix is on a mission to create the most accessible financial services ecosystem, starting with payments. It provides businesses with the tools to build world-class payment experiences, automate workflows, and accelerate growth for SaaS, marketplace, and e-commerce platforms.

Groq specializes in fast AI inference with its Language Processing Unit (LPU), designed for unparalleled speed, affordability, and energy efficiency. The company offers GroqCloud and on-prem solutions, aiming to make AI accessible and scalable for all users and enterprises.

Firehawk Aerospace is a Dallas-based defense technology company founded in 2020 that specializes in advanced rocket propulsion systems using 3D-printed propellants to modernize U.S. manufacturing and supply chains.

xAI, founded by Elon Musk in 2023, builds advanced AI like Grok to accelerate human scientific discovery and understand the universe. Positioned as maximally truth-seeking, it powers frontier models for X Premium users, APIs, and government applications.

Anduril revolutionizes U.S. and allied military capabilities with cutting-edge technology. Powered by Lattice OS, its advanced autonomous platform, Anduril delivers innovative, software-driven defense solutions, accelerating deployment timelines for greater efficiency and effectiveness.

Shield AI is a defense and artificial intelligence technology startup founded by former Navy SEAL Officer Brandon Tseng, his brother Ryan Tseng, and Andrew Reiter in San Diego, California.

Polymarket is the world’s largest decentralized prediction market, where users trade shares on real-world events across politics, economics, tech, and sports, with blockchain-based smart contracts ensuring transparent, trustless settlement.

Erebor Bank is a digital-only U.S. bank for startups at the edge of crypto, AI, defense, and advanced manufacturing, blending traditional services with stablecoin-based digital assets under a highly regulated, compliance-first model.