Startup and Founder Stories

Customer loyalty is critical to the growth of any business. We believe that customer loyalty is undergoing a major transformation driven by technology, data, and changing consumer expectations. AI is enabling hyperpersonalized rewards, predictive customer behavior analysis, and dynamic engagement strategies. Moreover, consumers no longer just want points; they want exclusive experiences, social recognition, and deeper brand relationships. Platforms that power experiential rewards, gamification, and community-driven loyalty are thriving. However, not every brand is equipped to build a compelling loyalty and rewards platform. This is why Triphammer Ventures is excited to announce our investment in Kalder.

The age-old adage of “bigger is better” is being challenged in the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI). For years, AI labs have relied on scaling laws—feeding massive datasets into ever-larger models—to drive breakthroughs. However, diminishing returns and escalating costs have prompted a paradigm shift. Enter test-time compute, a technique allowing AI systems to think more deeply at the point of inference. This is where Groq, a game-changing innovator in high-speed AI inference chips, steps into the spotlight. With its cutting-edge Language Processing Unit (LPU), Groq is not only keeping pace with these advances but redefining the rules of AI performance and efficiency.

TRM Labs, a leader in blockchain intelligence, provides advanced tools to detect and prevent financial crimes in the crypto space, including anti-money laundering, transaction monitoring, and wallet screening. Recently achieving FedRAMP authorization, TRM Labs is poised to expand its secure blockchain solutions to federal agencies, ensuring digital assets are safeguarded amid growing adoption of cryptocurrencies.