People · Operator
Named in public records as an officer, director or promoter · active 2023–2024 · Software / Tech
| Company | Role | Sector | Stage | Raised · real | Value · est | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machina Labs, Inc. | — | Software / Tech | Series B | $70.2M | $205.6M | 2023 |
| First Street Technology, Inc. | — | Software / Tech | Series B | $55.5M | $160.9M | 2024 |
Sam Smith-Eppsteiner 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 Sam Smith-Eppsteiner on the same companies — an interlock signal (shared founding team, board, or fund). Name-matched, so verify before acting.
| Operator | Shared | Their companies |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Eby | 1 | 14 |
| Peter Lee | 1 | 9 |
| Scott Brady | 1 | 5 |
| Scott Stephenson | 1 | 3 |
| Cliff Ryan | 1 | 3 |
| Babak Raeisi Nia | 1 | 1 |
| Mark Bruinooge | 1 | 1 |
| Edward Mehr | 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.