We are an Austin, TX based investor and accelerator that funds early stage maker-founders who solve real problems. We combine capital with training and experience to help startups reach their full potential. 

Oksana Malysheva is a trained PhD physicist originally from the Ukraine. Previous to Sputnik she was part of the strategic teams of McKinsey and Motorola. As a venture capitalist, her interest in elevating the trajectory of people to reach their fullest potential is central to her mission and her vision in all of her professional endeavors. 

Joe Merrill is the co-founder and Partner of Sputnik ATX, and Partner in the Linden group of venture funds based in Austin, Texas. Merrill has also founded and exited two start-ups, Pan Am Education and Smart FundEd. Joe has over $3 billion of transaction experience in venture investing.