# Sputnik ATX

> Sputnik ATX is a VC fund backing Software and Information Technology. See 146 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Austin, United States
- Total investments: 146
- Last investment: Aug 2025
- Lead investor: 57%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/25023906/
- X (Twitter): http://www.twitter.com/sputnikatx
- Website: http://www.sputnikatx.com
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sputnikatx

Sputnik ATX is a venture capital fund and startup accelerator that funds early-stage maker-founders. It combines capital with training and experience to help startups win and grow. Its investment portfolio ranges in the industry from revolutionary podcasting analytics to cat care. The accelerator program has two cohorts each year, with each companyin the cohort receiving between $100-$500k in investment via the Sputnik ATX SAFE note. Sputnik ATX is a top decile VC fund. Sputnik ATX was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

## Contacts

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## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Software | 32 | 22% |
| Information Technology | 13 | 9% |
| Artificial Intelligence | 11 | 8% |
| FinTech | 8 | 5% |
| Health Care | 8 | 5% |

141 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pre-Seed | 74 | 51% |
| Seed | 23 | 16% |
| Angel | 1 | 1% |
| Series A | 1 | 1% |
| Venture - Series Unknown | 1 | 1% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| United States | 67 | 46% |
| Canada | 2 | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | 2 | 1% |
| Peru | 1 | 1% |
| Brazil | 1 | 1% |

12 countries tracked in total.

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Amanda Eakin | Sr. Associate | 0 | — |
| Joe Merrill | General Partner | 3 | — |
| Oksana Mindyuk Malysheva | Managing Partner / CEO | 7 | — |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| EcoPulse | Partner and innovate for a sustainable future!At EcoPulseⓇ we empower industries and companies with cutting-edge, AI-driven technologies to tackle the urgent PFAS "forever chemicals" problem.PFAS ("forever chemicals") is posing a growing challenge to manufacturers and retailers due to the severe health harms these syntheticchemicals can do to people and communities. With increasing global regulations and public attention, companies need smarter tools to analyze and mitigate PFAS risks.EcoPulse's PFAS AI™ software is an AI-first software specialized in analyzing and managing PFAS (forever chemicals) risks across material inventory and supply chain in manufacturing — uncovering hidden threats, streamlining compliance and mitigation actions, and saving millions in potential costs. | $180K | Pre-Seed | Aug 14, 2025 |  |
| LeadNitro | LeadNitro is an agentic AI sales platform built to automate lead prospecting and streamline CRM administration for B2B companies. It was founded to create smarter sales automation for BDRs, it focuses on improving efficiency and productivity. By leveraging the latest in generative AI and machine learning, LeadNitro helps teams book more meetingsfaster and at a lower cost. | $100K | Pre-Seed | Aug 13, 2025 |  |
| Auric Essentials | Auric Essentials offers the AromaSphere, a smart diffuser that uses AI and biometric data to create personalised aromatherapy experiences. It enhances mental well-being by tailoring therapeutic (TGA-approved) essential oil blends to improve focus, sleep, energy, and stress reduction in real-time. Auric Essentials operates on a D2C subscriptionmodel, selling the AromaSphere device and recurring essential oil refills. We leverage wellness navigator partnerships and user data to personalise aromatherapy, creating a scalable revenue stream through subscriptions and corporate wellness programs. | $300K | Seed | Aug 12, 2025 |  |
| Scoutz | Scoutz app is an app and platform that serves as a virtual scout connecting teams and athletes around the world. The Linked In for Athletes and coaches. | $750K | Pre-Seed | Aug 01, 2025 |  |
| Ambient Books | The cinematic reading platform - books synced to ambient video and social reactions. | $150K | Pre-Seed | Aug 01, 2025 |  |
| Auric Essentials | Auric Essentials offers the AromaSphere, a smart diffuser that uses AI and biometric data to create personalised aromatherapy experiences. It enhances mental well-being by tailoring therapeutic (TGA-approved) essential oil blends to improve focus, sleep, energy, and stress reduction in real-time. Auric Essentials operates on a D2C subscriptionmodel, selling the AromaSphere device and recurring essential oil refills. We leverage wellness navigator partnerships and user data to personalise aromatherapy, creating a scalable revenue stream through subscriptions and corporate wellness programs. | $626.6K | Pre-Seed | Apr 02, 2025 |  |
| Biky Bikes | Biky Bikes is a California-based premium children’s bicycle brand on a mission to give every child a high-quality, safe, and inspiring first bike — and to get kids back outdoors, away from screens, and into parks, trails, and nature.Founded by parents who wanted more for their own children, Biky Bikes builds some of the world’s lightest kids’bicycles, combining award-winning industrial design, child-specific ergonomics, and advanced safety features. Every model is designed to spark joy from the very first ride — whether it’s a toddler learning to balance in minutes or a confident young rider exploring the neighborhood for hours.The flagship Biky Air series (12”–20”) features ultra-lightweight frames and a slim, kid-centric geometry that lets each bike work both as a balance bike (without pedals) and as a pedal bike. This helps children learn to ride faster and more safely, without training wheels.The upcoming Biky Smart line takes things further with integrated GPS tracking, intelligent lighting, fun interactive sounds, and a parent companion app — combining safety, technology, and play into a new category of smart mobility for kids.Biky Bikes has received multiple international design and innovation awards, including the Red Dot Design Award, iF Design Award, and New York Design Award, and is a portfolio company of the Sputnik ATX accelerator in Austin, Texas. With a growing community of passionate parents, Biky is not just building bikes — it’s building a movement to make childhood more active, adventurous, and memorable. | $300K | Pre-Seed | Mar 01, 2025 |  |
| String | String is the All-in-One, AI-Native Operating System that lets schools put all their software apps in one platform and gives them the power of AI. With only one account per user, schools get access to a web-based digital learning environment, where they access their learning software products. All data, accounts, software licenses, andsubscriptions are managed and synchronized under one dashboard and one shared memory for all apps. | $100K | Pre-Seed | Aug 24, 2024 |  |
| Kargoplex | Kargoplex provides an AI-powered platform that streamlines global air and ocean shipments. We enable shippers and freight forwarders to consolidate cargo efficiently, reducing costs and empty space through our innovative KargoPool function. With features like real-time tracking, transparent pricing, seamless payment integration, and cargoinsurance, Kargoplex ensures a smooth and secure shipping experience from start to finish. Our global network of freight forwarders and shippers can book shipments, manage customs brokerage, and receive door-to-door service all from their mobile devices, making global shipping as simple as hailing a ride. | $100K | Pre-Seed | Aug 05, 2024 |  |
| Kargoplex | Kargoplex provides an AI-powered platform that streamlines global air and ocean shipments. We enable shippers and freight forwarders to consolidate cargo efficiently, reducing costs and empty space through our innovative KargoPool function. With features like real-time tracking, transparent pricing, seamless payment integration, and cargoinsurance, Kargoplex ensures a smooth and secure shipping experience from start to finish. Our global network of freight forwarders and shippers can book shipments, manage customs brokerage, and receive door-to-door service all from their mobile devices, making global shipping as simple as hailing a ride. | $100K | Pre-Seed | Aug 05, 2024 |  |

10 of 146 investments shown.

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## FAQ

### What does Sputnik ATX invest in?

Sputnik ATX invests primarily in Software, Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence startups, most often at Pre-Seed and Seed stage. Most of the 146 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact Sputnik ATX?

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### Who are the partners at Sputnik ATX?

The team at Sputnik ATX includes Amanda Eakin (Sr. Associate), Joe Merrill (General Partner) and Oksana Mindyuk Malysheva (Managing Partner / CEO). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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