Matt Kozlov

MD of Techstars LA, Healthcare, Space & lover of music, food, games, comedy and other awesome things.

[Pixxel @PixxelSpace]

We’re excited to announce that we’ve been awarded a contract by the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (@nro_gov) under the Strategic Commercial Enhancements Commercial Solutions Opening.

Using our on-orbit Firefly constellation, we will demonstrate how hyperspectral imagery can provide spectral insight into materials, conditions, and activities that conventional imaging cannot reveal. ✨

https://t.co/qMDNVci3Zd

[Zeno Power @zeno_power]

We cleared a major technical milestone for our space nuclear battery to power lunar missions.

Read more: https://t.co/9W0ms3kT7U

[Michael McDonough @M_McDonough]

"Khamenei out as Supreme Leader of Iran by…"

With US and Israeli strikes now underway, three prediction sources are pricing the probability of regime change. One was ahead of the other two.
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🔵 Kalshi (human-traded, by Sep 1): Flat at ~48-50 all week. Spikes to 64 on the strikes.
⚪ Polymarket (human-traded, by Dec 31): Flat at ~48-50 all week. Spikes to 74 on the strikes.
🔴 Vico (AI-powered, by Dec 31): Steady climb from ~65 to 78.5 over 10 days — pricing in the escalation before most humans were trading it.
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The human-traded markets sat still while diplomacy played out. Vico's AI models were reading the buildup — carrier deployments, military surges, failed talks — and adjusting daily.

In this instance, the crowd moved on the headline and the AI moved on the signal.

[Matt Kozlov @Koz]

@pitdesi Check out @TassoInc

[Matt Kozlov @Koz]

@alexiskold Congrats @alexiskold !!!

[Techstars @Techstars]

Seasats (Techstars 2021), a leading developer of long-endurance autonomous surface vessels, was selected by the Department of War to receive a $24M award under the Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies program.

The $24M award, made by recommendation of the U.S. Navy and U.S Marine Corps, will accelerate procurement, production, and scaling of Seasats' technologies, delivering advanced maritime capabilities at reduced costs.

Massive congratulations to the team!

[SpaceNews @SpaceNews_Inc]

Hydrosat raises $60 million in Series B funding https://t.co/god1QRBtth

[Solestial, Inc. @SolestialSpace]

From university research to orbit 🚀. Preesha Kumar’s @asunews feature spotlights Solestial’s journey from @ASU MacroTechnology Works to space.

Read how Solestial is scaling its radiation-hardened silicon solar technology: https://t.co/ihR20bUcUR

[Techstars @Techstars]

Catalyx Space (Techstars 2024), a space infrastructure company providing turnkey solutions for orbital missions, raised $5.4M. 🪐

The new funds will support the commercialization of its reentry architecture, the expansion of overseas operations, and global customer growth.

Founded in 2024 by Rifath Shaarook and Saqib Hussain, Catalyx was born out of his frustration with the slow, fragmented infrastructure of the space industry. The company’s mission is to make orbital access rapid, reliable, and affordable for sectors like defense, advanced manufacturing, and biopharma.

🔗 https://t.co/qndr4sEBo9

[Matt Kozlov @Koz]

@awaisahmedna Mazel tov, Awais!!!

[Solestial, Inc. @SolestialSpace]

Excited to share Mitsubishi Electric's press release announcing its investment in Solestial! https://t.co/UDOWgDa293

[Matt Kozlov @Koz]

@zeno_power Congrats @zeno_power!!! Super exciting! Proud to be part of the journey with you.

[Zeno Power @zeno_power]

Today, we’re announcing our $50 million Series B and that Admiral John M. Richardson (USN, Ret.), former Chief of Naval Operations, is joining our Board of Directors.

With over $70 million raised to date, we’re accelerating toward full-scale nuclear battery demonstrations in 2026, enabling deliveries to maritime and space customers in 2027.

Read more via @demarest_colin in @axios:
https://t.co/EDq6gWGwbr

[Awais Ahmed @awaisahmedna]

The launch was epic. The first light was sublime. Commercial imaging begins May 1st! Super exciting times @PixxelSpace!

[Awais Ahmed @awaisahmedna]

And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. And God saw the light, and it was good. 💥

Excited to reveal first light images from all 3 of the Fireflies that launched recently! A new era in earth observation begins now.

[Colossal Biosciences® @colossal]

A tiny Colossal woolly mouse is the key to the de-extinction of a woolly mammoth? Uhm…say what? With seven edited genes, this tiny pioneer exhibits mammoth-like traits, including golden fur and cold resistance. Watch as Dr. Beth Shapiro explains how this breakthrough is a tiny step toward the de-extinction of the mammoth 🦣

#SXSW

[ian @IanRountree]

When people (usually LPs) tell me how capital intensive hardware is I ask them how much their favorite software company has raised. I'm glad someone made the table. It isn't that hardware isn't capital intensive, it's that software is regularly _even more_ capital intensive.

[Matt Kozlov @Koz]

I support the Mensarius Oath for ethical investing created by @govclab https://t.co/Ijme5jzrEz #MensariusOath

[Matt Kozlov @Koz]

@naywilliams @UnionLabs @altosvc @andrew_antonio @AnnieLeChelman @chrisbkim @catapultseed @TenOne10 @LererHippeau @NewStackVC @LavrockVC @Techstars Thanks man! Love all the great folks helping these guys soar!

[Matt Kozlov @Koz]

@jefielding Dinosaurs. My MRI came on a CD-ROM. Come on Mt. Sinai. At least meet us in 1996!