Amplifying companies from signal to scale
by investing in
AI-enabled hardware.
Why Gain?
More than a name – it’s our philosophy.
GAIN /gān/ is the ability of an amplifier to increase the magnitude of a signal. We apply this principle to venture:
We invest where software intelligence meets physical innovation
Our Expertise
We specialize where innovation drives impact
differentiator #1
The Sole Venture Capital Force Driving Northwest Florida’s Growth
differentiator #2
We Build with Founders
Hardware requires more than capital.
From Signal
Post prototype, pre-production market fit
To Scale
Mass production, product market fit
Prototyping and in-house testing
Early manufacturing and sourcing
Outsourced, software, IP, branding, and engineering resources on call
Prototyping and in-house testing
Early manufacturing and sourcing
Outsourced, software, IP, branding, and engineering resources on call
Prototyping and in-house testing
Early manufacturing and sourcing
Outsourced, software, IP, branding, and engineering resources on call
Go-to-market and supply chain advisory
Branding strategy assistance
Strategic guidance on equity management, business partnerships, and commercial deals
Prototyping and in-house testing
Early manufacturing and sourcing
Outsourced, software, IP, branding, and engineering resources on call
Go-to-market and supply chain advisory
Branding strategy assistance
Strategic guidance on equity management, business partnerships, and commercial deals
Our Team
STEVE MILLAWAY
PARTNER
- Pioneer in low noise amplification
- Repeat founder and inventor of USB 2.0, early Wi-Fi, and OPA111
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Superpowers
Technical Diligence & Negotiation
KELLY REESER
PARTNER
- Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Builder
- Managing Partner of Fund I, responsible for all aspects of management
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Superpowers
Vision & Strategy
MORT O’SULLIVAN
PARTNER
- 45 years in accounting, retiring as Managing Member of Gulf Coast Region of Warren Averett
- Healthcare Revenue Cycle Exit- 125x; Bank Exit- 12x
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Superpowers
Technical Diligence & Negotiation
TAD IHNS
PARTNER
- Senior Commercialization Research Scientist at IHMC
- CEO/Founder of Stratajess, Lumijes
- Founder, President of Avalex Technologies; $155M Exit in 2018
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Superpowers
Manufacturing, Commercialization, Sourcing, Technical Diligence & Support
TIFFANY DUKE
LEAGAL PARTNER
- Silicon Valley trained Senior Startup Attorney
- Founder of Nova Law, served hundreds of startup companies
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Superpowers
Financing, Valuation, Corporate and IP matters
veronique zayas
CREATIVE PARTNER
- Owner & Creative Director at Hatchmark Studio
- Expertise in brand creation, design, content and messaging, working with clients ranging from startups to Fortune 100s
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Superpowers
Branding & Marketing portfolio support
The GAIN team brings unmatched
credibility in low-noise amplification.
Who We Invest in
“I have had the pleasure of working with the partners of GAIN since our inception in 2014. They have been instrumental in guiding us through the venture capital markets, offering advice at critical inflection points, and introducing us to valuable contacts. It is my highest recommendation to anyone looking for an experienced Venture team to meet with GAIN Venture Capital. I highly value their position on our Cap Table.”
“I have had the pleasure of working with the partners of GAIN since our inception in 2014. They have been instrumental in guiding us through the venture capital markets, offering advice at critical inflection points, and introducing us to valuable contacts. It is my highest recommendation to anyone looking for an experienced Venture team to meet with GAIN Venture Capital. I highly value their position on our Cap Table.”
our Portfolio
We invest in early-stage founders with signal
AI-powered platform for planning, executing, and measuring data-driven out-of-home advertising.
Cyber Range-as-a-Service delivering immersive, live-fire cyber-attack training.
AI-driven marine radar technology for enhanced detection, classification, and tracking.
Developer of FDA-cleared spinal implants designed to improve surgical outcomes.
Fund I Portfolio
