People · Operator
Named in public records as an officer, director or promoter · active 2013–2024 · AI / ML, Manufacturing
| Company | Role | Sector | Stage | Raised · real | Value · est | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tackle Ai, Llc | — | AI / ML | Series A | $13.1M | $19.3M | 2022 |
| American Defense Systems Inc | — | Manufacturing | Seed | $2.7M | $33.0M | 2013 |
JOSEPH VAN HECKE at the center, the companies they're named on, and every other operator named alongside them — an interlock map of shared founding teams, boards and funds. Name-matched, so treat as a research lead.
People named alongside JOSEPH VAN HECKE on the same companies — an interlock signal (shared founding team, board, or fund). Name-matched, so verify before acting.
| Operator | Shared | Their companies |
|---|---|---|
| JASON MERCER | 1 | 2 |
| JOE STECHER | 1 | 1 |
| Suarez R Suarez | 1 | 1 |
| Joe R Stecher | 1 | 1 |
| Sergio R Suarez | 1 | 1 |
| Dale Scales | 1 | 1 |
| SERGIO SUAREZ JR. | 1 | 1 |
| Gary Sidorsky | 1 | 1 |
People are matched by normalized name across records; a common name may merge distinct individuals. Treat as a research lead, the same way modeled valuations are directional, not quoted.