People · Operator
Named in public records as an officer, director or promoter · active 2025–2025 · AI / ML
| Company | Role | Sector | Stage | Raised · real | Value · est | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlankMetal.ai, Inc. | — | AI / ML | Seed | $2.8M | $10.5M | 2025 |
Mark Hines 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 Mark Hines on the same companies — an interlock signal (shared founding team, board, or fund). Name-matched, so verify before acting.
| Operator | Shared | Their companies |
|---|---|---|
| Eric Johnson | 1 | 11 |
| Jeffrey Hinck | 1 | 10 |
| Matthew Johnson | 1 | 9 |
| Justin Kaufenberg | 1 | 8 |
| Brock Noland | 1 | 5 |
| Elli Rader | 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.