Thank you for joining our VC Fast Pitch. You can watch the recording at this link. Congrats to our presenting companies: Rare Breed presented by Tim McGraw Rare Breed Companies (RBC) is on a mission to become the first nationally respected brand in natural health and sports nutrition, combining hemp, nootropics, terpenes and functional mushrooms in their highly effective and safe alternatives to dangerous pharmaceuticals. Founder and CEO Tim McGraw’s extensive industry experience, alongside a talented executive team, positions RBC to redefine wellness and fitness through strategic acquisitions and innovative product offerings. As federal rescheduling progresses (Dec. ’24), RBC plans to acquire state licensed cannabis brands in 8 key states (CA, NJ, OH, FL, IL, CO, NV, AZ). The acquisitions or options on cannabis brands are designed to enhance RBC’s multi-state platform, targeting a $172 billion market. Preparing for potential IPO or sale in 2026. RareBreedCompanies.com Heroes at Work presented by Upen Patel Heroes At Work is a transformative platform designed to help organizations and professionals thrive by focusing on Recognition, Reward, and Retention. Launched in 2024, it empowers businesses to celebrate excellence, motivate employees, and foster a culture of growth through authentic feedback. The platform provides a seamless way to collect, store, and utilize customer and peer reviews, turning feedback into a powerful tool for professional advancement and organizational success. https://heroesatwork.net/ Aglimpse presented by Fabio Hediger Aglimpse is transforming the way homebuilders sell homes by offering fully customizable immersive virtual models as a cost-effective solution compared to physical models. This innovative solution accelerates sales cycles, improves traffic and offers unique buyer experiences that drive upsales and increase profitability. By utilizing Aglimpse, builders can save significantly on maintenance costs, all while leading the way in sustainability and eco-friendly practices. Aglimpse offers a forward-thinking approach to the home buying process, positioning builders as industry leaders and delivering a superior experience for buyers. Discover the future of home buying with Aglimpse. https://aglimpse.io/ Short Links Golf presented by Ed McNamara Innovative Golf Solutions is a technology development company owning a collection of intellectual property assets which produce our ShortLinks(tm) Golf Player Experience. This is driven by our unique video-rich Player Experience App which is delivered on a subscription platform to players of real physical ‘golf course hole play’ in both the off-course and the traditional on-course industries. Player performance video is captured for their every shot during course hole play on a traditional course, and captured on the new physical finishing fairways in the off-course golf industry. A centralized global database system archives players’ every shot for future real-time retrieval. https://shortlinksgolf.com Armilla Tech presented by Matthew Link Armilla Tech Ltd, a pioneering technology company that has invested millions to develop a groundbreaking communication system. This state-of-the-art technology operates independently of cellular, WiFi, internet, or Bluetooth, ensuring that communications are secure and free from interception or interference. The system sends signals from a tablet to wrist receivers, offering unparalleled reliability and security. Armilla has over $840,000 in sales and is now in the scale-up phase and seeks capital to accelerate growth. The company is already collaborating with the National Research Council IRAP division and expects additional grant funding to follow increased investment and hiring. https://armillatech.com/ Top Down Ventures presented by Mark Scott Top Down Ventures is a leading venture capital firm focused on early-stage Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies in the Managed Service Provider (MSP) market. Top Down’s venture studio model provides the capital, operational support and scaling expertise for emerging MSP software companies. Our Founders Fund I targets SaaS companies at $1M+ in annual recurring revenue (ARR) with Seed or Series A investments up to $3M as a lead investor or as part of a strategic syndicate. For more information visit www.topdown.com. If you would like additional information or introductions, please let me know. Take advantage of our upcoming events: Webinar: Investor Data Room Essentials. Tuesday February 18th at 1pm eastern time via zoom https://InvestorDataRoomEssentials.eventbrite.com Webinar: Roadmap to Growing Your Business by Acquisition. Thursday, February 20th at 1pm eastern time via zoom. https://AcquisitionRoadmap.eventbrite.com March Online VC Fast Pitch on Thursday April 13th at 1pm eastern time via zoom. https://March2025VCFastPitch.eventbrite.com New York VC Fast Pitch on Thursday April 3rd in Garden City NY https://NewYorkVCFastPitch.eventbrite.com St Petersburg VC Fast Pitch on Thursday May 22nd in St. Petersburg, FL https://2025StPetersburgVCFastPitch.eventbrite.com Want to market your business to 13,000 investors and 20,000 potential clients? Send me an email. Sincerely, Scott Kelly, CEO Black Dog Venture Partners Linkedin Twitter scott@blackdogvp.com |

Introducing the presenting companies for the March 2025 VC Fast Pitch
I am excited to announce the presenting companies for the March 23rd VC Fast Pitch: Produce8 presented by Janice Siddons