MAKR Venture Fund

Select Infrastructure PPCs
Prepared May 2026 | Confidential

Executive Summary

Ten potential portfolio companies with direct relevance to infrastructure fund investment themes - spanning construction intelligence, predictive network operations, real-time AI orchestration, autonomous mobility, green hydrogen production, AI-powered road safety infrastructure, and GPS-alternative physical AI positioning, composable edge AI compute infrastructure, wireless infrastructure monitoring, and AI-powered energy grid optimization.

PPC 1
Construction Intelligence
Single source of truth connecting design, cost, and progress data across construction projects and asset lifecycles - deployed with top-5 global contractors and entering the US market with a major technology partner.
PPC 2
Predictive Infrastructure Intelligence
AI-powered platform that turns network telemetry into proactive insights, preventing outages and reducing truck rolls across broadband, mobile, and energy infrastructure - deployed with multiple Tier-1 operators across the Americas.
PPC 3
Real-Time AI Orchestration
Mission-critical GenAI platform that senses, decides, and acts within milliseconds across edge and cloud - deployed in airports, defense, healthcare, and smart infrastructure with leading global system integrators.
PPC 4
Intelligent Autonomous Mobility
Converts commercial vehicles into fully autonomous road machines for airports, rail, ports, and defense - lead partner on federal autonomy initiatives with 99.55% mission success rate and zero safety incidents.
PPC 5
Autonomous Green Hydrogen from Ocean Wind
Autonomous sailing vessels with underwater turbines produce green hydrogen at sea - 2x power output vs offshore wind, deployable to any port globally.
PPC 6
AI-Powered Road Safety Infrastructure
AI platform that detects, tracks, and predicts road user behavior in real time across existing intersection infrastructure - deployed across 17+ US states, Canada, and the GCC with major state DOTs and federal programs.
PPC 7
Physical AI - GPS-Alternative Positioning
Transforms existing 5G and WiFi networks into sub-meter positioning systems without satellites, cameras, or additional hardware - deployed across healthcare, construction, and autonomous operations on multiple continents.
PPC 8
Composable Edge AI Compute Infrastructure
Datacenter-class AI supercomputing in portable, modular form factors - vendor-agnostic GPU/accelerator composability deployed with defense agencies, national laboratories, and major financial institutions.
PPC 9
Wireless Infrastructure Monitoring
Patented long-range wireless mesh monitoring for construction, infrastructure, mining, and rail - replacing cabled sensor networks across 22 markets on six continents with real-time geotechnical, structural, and environmental data.
PPC 10
AI-Powered Energy Grid Optimization
Real-time digital twin platform for heating, cooling, and steam grids - delivering up to 15% heat loss savings and 10% CO2 reduction across major European utility networks, with revenue tripling in under three years.

PPC 1

Construction Intelligence

Core Value Proposition

Key Customers

Top-5 global contractor (signed) Major AU/NZ construction firms (3 signed) Global technology partner (US market entry)

Infrastructure Fund Talking Points

Direct Infrastructure Value Chain Play
Sits at the data layer of construction and asset management - every infrastructure project needs design-cost-progress integration. An infrastructure fund's portfolio companies (airports, rail, energy, smart cities) are direct customers.
Enterprise Anchor Customers Validated
A top-5 global contractor is a signed customer. This is not a pilot - it's enterprise adoption by a company that builds the infrastructure the fund invests in.
Asset Lifecycle Intelligence
Extends beyond construction into asset operations - infrastructure fund portfolio companies need ongoing visibility into asset performance, maintenance, and value preservation.
Payment Infrastructure for Supply Chain
Automated payment certification creates a network effect across the construction supply chain. Reduces payment disputes and delays - a material risk in infrastructure project delivery.

PPC 2

Predictive Infrastructure Intelligence

Core Value Proposition

Key Customers

Tier-1 US operator (nationwide deployment) Top-3 US cable operator Major LATAM telecom group ~30 service provider clients total

Infrastructure Fund Talking Points

Protects Infrastructure Asset Performance
Infrastructure funds own broadband networks, fiber, and telecom assets. Directly reduces downtime and extends asset life through predictive maintenance - protecting the fund's return on invested capital.
Tier-1 Operator Validation at Scale
Tier-1 operator (nationwide in under 6 months), top-3 cable operator, major LATAM group - these are not pilots. Deployed across millions of subscribers with operators that infrastructure funds invest in or alongside.
OpEx Reduction = Bond Yield Protection
Fewer truck rolls, faster MTTR, reduced churn. For a bond-focused infrastructure fund, the value is operational cost reduction that directly supports debt service coverage ratios on infrastructure assets.
Cross-Sector Expansion Path
Built for broadband but adaptable to energy, mobile, and industrial field operations. As infrastructure funds diversify across digital and energy assets, the platform expands with the portfolio.

PPC 3

Real-Time AI Orchestration for Mission-Critical Infrastructure

Core Value Proposition

Key Customers & Partners

Major Japanese system integrator (Saudi operations) Top-3 global telecom/IT conglomerate Leading AI edge chip company APAC enterprise partners

Infrastructure Fund Talking Points

The Operating System for Smart Infrastructure
Airports, smart cities, energy grids, defense installations - all require real-time orchestration across thousands of sensors and systems. This is the middleware layer that makes infrastructure assets intelligent and responsive.
Enterprise Traction with Infrastructure-Scale Integrators
Major Japanese and global system integrators as revenue customers. These are infrastructure-scale partners - exactly the type an infrastructure fund's portfolio companies already work with.
Revenue Model Locks In Long-Term Value
Annual platform licenses plus multi-year partner commits with revenue share on partner-built applications. High switching costs once deployed in mission-critical environments - aligns with infrastructure fund hold periods.
Aligned with Infrastructure Spend Corridors
Deployed where infrastructure capital is flowing - Saudi Vision 2030, Japan digital transformation, SE Asia smart city initiatives. Geographic alignment with infrastructure fund deployment opportunities.

PPC 4

Intelligent Autonomous Mobility for Critical Infrastructure

Core Value Proposition

Key Customers & Contracts

Major US airline (pushback + ramp ops) Top-3 US railroad (crew + cargo logistics) Federal aviation/defense (lead autonomy partner)

Infrastructure Fund Talking Points

Automates the Hardest Parts of Infrastructure Operations
Airports, rail yards, ports - these are core infrastructure fund assets. Automates ground operations that are dangerous, expensive, and labor-constrained. 4X cost savings directly improves asset operating margins.
Federal Certification = Regulatory Moat
Lead partner on the federal Airfield Autonomy Initiative with aviation and defense agencies. This is not a startup hoping for certification - it has it. Competitors face years of regulatory catch-up.
Long-Duration Revenue Contracts
Multi-year contracts per vehicle. Predictable, recurring revenue aligned with infrastructure fund hold periods and bond servicing requirements.
Zero Safety Incidents + 99.55% Mission Success
In infrastructure operations, safety failures are catastrophic (regulatory shutdown, liability, reputational damage). This track record is the strongest risk-mitigation signal an infrastructure investor can ask for.

PPC 5

Autonomous Green Hydrogen from Ocean Wind

Core Value Proposition

Validation & Partners

Leading UK venture firm (lead investor) Major classification society (Approval in Principle) UK government innovation grant Global climate summit featured

Infrastructure Fund Talking Points

New Asset Class: Mobile Renewable Infrastructure
Creates an entirely new category - mobile energy-generating assets that are not fixed to land. For an infrastructure fund, this is a fleet-based infrastructure play with global deployment optionality and no permitting constraints.
Regulatory Tailwinds: FuelEU + IMO Mandates
Shipping decarbonization is not optional - FuelEU Maritime and IMO regulations are creating mandatory demand for green hydrogen at ports. Positioned to supply exactly what regulations require, where they require it.
Port Infrastructure Integration
Infrastructure funds invest heavily in ports. This hydrogen delivery model creates a new revenue stream for port assets - green bunkering services that increase port value and attract shipping lines seeking compliance.
Capital Efficiency vs Offshore Wind
1/10th the deployment time of offshore wind farms. No seabed leases, no grid connection, no planning permission. For infrastructure funds evaluating renewable energy exposure, this offers dramatically lower capital deployment risk per unit of capacity.

PPC 6

AI-Powered Road Safety Infrastructure

Core Value Proposition

Key Customers & Partners

Major state DOT (52+ intersections) Regional transportation commission (US DOT funded) Multiple state DOTs Municipal smart city deployments Leading traffic systems integrator Major chipmaker smart cities program

Infrastructure Fund Talking Points

Monetizes Existing Road Infrastructure Through Intelligence
Infrastructure funds own toll roads, highways, and transportation assets. This platform adds an AI intelligence layer to existing cameras and sensors - no new hardware required - turning passive infrastructure into active safety and optimization systems that increase asset value.
Government Mandates Drive Demand
US DOT SMART Grants are directly funding deployments. Vision Zero commitments across major cities create mandatory spend on road safety technology. This is not discretionary IT spend - it's federally and municipally funded infrastructure safety.
Dual-Geography Advantage: US + GCC
Live deployments across both the US (17+ states, state DOTs, municipal agencies) and the GCC. Infrastructure funds with exposure to both regions get a portfolio company that serves both geographies from day one.
MIT Pedigree + 20 Patents = Defensible IP
MIT spinoff with 20+ patents in computer vision, sensor fusion, and trajectory prediction. Combined with SOC 2 Type II compliance and government-grade deployments, this creates a regulatory and IP moat that late entrants cannot easily replicate.

PPC 7

Physical AI - GPS-Alternative Positioning Infrastructure

Core Value Proposition

Key Customers & Backers

Major Asia-Pacific metropolitan government Silicon Valley founders and deep-tech investors Multi-continent enterprise deployments

Infrastructure Fund Talking Points

Unlocks Value from Existing Wireless Infrastructure
Infrastructure funds own telecom towers, fiber networks, and wireless assets. This technology transforms those existing networks into positioning systems without additional hardware spend - creating entirely new revenue streams from sunk capital.
$450M+ in Signed Contracts and MOUs
Live deployments across healthcare, construction, and autonomous operations on multiple continents. This is not a pilot-stage company - it is operating at infrastructure scale with committed commercial demand already in place.
GPS Backup = National Security Infrastructure
Terrestrial alternative to satellite-based GPS, resistant to jamming and spoofing. Defense agencies and critical infrastructure operators need positioning that works when satellites don't. This positions the company as essential national infrastructure.
Foundation Layer for Autonomous Infrastructure
Every autonomous system - vehicles, drones, robots, warehouse operations - requires precise real-time positioning. As infrastructure funds invest in smart cities, ports, and logistics hubs, sub-meter positioning becomes the enabling layer for every autonomous operation on those assets.

PPC 8

Composable Edge AI Compute Infrastructure

Core Value Proposition

Key Customers & Partners

US defense agencies Multiple US national laboratories Top-tier GPU/chip companies Global telecom equipment manufacturers Major financial institutions Federal research organizations

Infrastructure Fund Talking Points

AI Compute Where Infrastructure Lives
Infrastructure assets - oil rigs, remote energy installations, military bases, broadcasting sites - need AI processing on-site, not in a distant cloud. This delivers datacenter-grade AI at the point of operation, enabling real-time autonomous decision-making on infrastructure assets.
Defense and National Lab Validation
US defense agencies, national laboratories, and federal research organizations - these are the highest-bar procurement environments in the world. Passing their security, reliability, and performance requirements is a validation that no commercial reference can match.
Vendor-Agnostic = Future-Proof Infrastructure
The AI chip landscape is fragmenting rapidly. Infrastructure funds need compute investments that are not locked to a single GPU vendor. Composable architecture means the fund's portfolio companies can adopt the best available accelerator at any point without replacing the platform.
Field-Serviceable in Remote Environments
Hot-swappable modular sleds serviceable by non-specialist staff. For infrastructure assets in remote locations - energy sites, offshore platforms, rural telecom - this eliminates the need for specialized technicians and minimizes downtime on critical compute infrastructure.

PPC 9

Wireless Infrastructure Monitoring

Core Value Proposition

Key Deployments & Partners

Major MRT/metro projects (Asia-Pacific) Tunnel projects (UK, Spain, Germany, France, Italy) Tailings facility monitoring (Africa) 25+ distribution/technology partners

Infrastructure Fund Talking Points

Real-Time Health Monitoring for Infrastructure Assets
Bridges, tunnels, rail, dams, tailings facilities - every infrastructure asset requires continuous structural and geotechnical monitoring. Wireless systems eliminate cable installation costs and access constraints, making monitoring economically viable across entire portfolios.
22 Markets, Six Continents - Global Infrastructure Coverage
Deployed across major infrastructure projects in Singapore, UK, Spain, Germany, France, Italy, South Africa, and beyond. For a globally diversified infrastructure fund, this is a monitoring platform that operates wherever the fund's assets are located.
Risk Mitigation = Asset Protection
Structural failures in infrastructure are catastrophic - financially, legally, and reputationally. Real-time monitoring with early warning capabilities directly protects asset value and reduces the fund's liability exposure across bridges, tunnels, and mining operations.
Replaces Legacy Cabled Systems at Lower Cost
Traditional wired monitoring requires extensive cable runs, trenching, and physical access to every sensor point. Wireless mesh with 10 km range and remote configuration eliminates this infrastructure cost - faster deployment, lower maintenance, broader coverage per dollar invested.

PPC 10

AI-Powered Energy Grid Optimization

Core Value Proposition

Key Deployments

Major European energy utilities Large-scale district heating operators Industrial steam grid operations Municipal heating networks across Europe Revenue tripled in under 3 years

Infrastructure Fund Talking Points

Direct Optimization of Energy Infrastructure Assets
Heating and cooling grids are core infrastructure assets across European cities. A digital twin that reduces heat loss by 15% and fuel costs by 5% directly improves the operating margin and valuation of these assets - measurable impact on fund returns.
Decarbonization is Regulatory Mandate, Not Optional
European energy regulations require measurable CO2 reductions from heating infrastructure. This platform has demonstrated 10% emission reductions and has enabled the closure of coal plants - exactly the decarbonization trajectory regulators and ESG-focused investors demand.
20% CAPEX Reduction Through Digital Simulation
Infrastructure funds deploying capital into grid expansion or renovation can simulate scenarios before committing physical investment. 20% CAPEX savings on multi-million euro grid projects translates to significant capital efficiency across the portfolio.
Proven Revenue Growth at Infrastructure Scale
Revenue tripled in under three years, with deployments across major European utility networks. This is a platform-stage company with demonstrated commercial traction at the scale infrastructure funds operate - not a proof-of-concept.