Applied Real Intelligence LLC ("A.R.I.")

A.R.I. Partners with Hypereon Labs to Drive AI-Powered Innovation Strategic Debt Financing Facility Supports the Expansion of Advanced AI Solutions Across High-Growth Sectors ST. PETERSBURG, FL – February 18, 2025 – Applied Real Intelligence LLC ("A.R.I."), a leading provider of early-stage venture debt through the A.R.I. Senior Secured Growth Credit Fund, announced a strategic debt financing facility for Hypereon Labs, a strategic consulting and technology firm specializing in AI-driven enterprise solutions across fintech, energy, telecommunications, digital media, and precision medicine.   Led by co-founders Ari Smith, Michael Spanos II, Dan Collins, and Andrew Elson, Hypereon Labs has earned a reputation for tackling the most complex AI challenges where conventional approaches fall short.   Hypereon Labs leverages AI-driven innovation alongside a unique revenue-sharing and equity-based partnership model to help businesses unlock efficiencies, optimize decision-making, and drive measurable impact. With a global presence across the United States, Europe, and Asia, Hypereon Labs delivers high-performance AI applications that enhance operations and create new revenue streams. Backed by a deep team of data scientists, mathematicians, and technologists, the company enables organizations to seamlessly integrate AI into mission-critical operations at scale.   Accelerating AI’s Impact Across High-Growth Sectors   Hypereon Labs is rapidly expanding its AI solutions across industries where machine learning, predictive analytics, and automation are reshaping the competitive landscape. With the enterprise AI market projected to grow at a 40% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to $200 billion by 2030, Hypereon Labs is well-positioned to capitalize on this transformative shift.   A.R.I.’s financing will accelerate Hypereon Labs’ development pipeline, fueling the deployment of next-generation AI models and the expansion of custom automation tools and enterprise software solutions. Structured as non-dilutive growth capital, this facility enables Hypereon to scale efficiently while preserving ownership control, aligning with A.R.I.’s strategy of empowering high-growth, technology-driven American companies to redefine industries through innovation and efficiency.   “Artificial intelligence is the most transformative investment opportunity of our time,” said Zack Ellison, A.R.I.'s Founder and Managing General Partner. “Hypereon Labs is like an AI SWAT team that can be deployed into any challenging situation, across any industry, to get the job done right. By partnering with top-tier AI companies like Hypereon Labs, A.R.I. is funding the technological advancements that will define the future of business and investment.” A.R.I.'s investment provides non-dilutive growth capital, allowing Hypereon to scale while maintaining control, just as we’ve done for other high-growth, AI-driven companies like Monalee, Civitech, and Shawne Merriman's Lights Out Sports. #AI

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Zack Ellison, MBA, MS, CFA, CAIA, Managing General Partner & CIO of the A.R.I. Senior Secured Growth Credit Fund, will be a featured speaker at DealFlow Events' third annual Venture Debt Conference in New York. Session Details 📅 Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025 ⏰ Time: TBD 🎯 Focus: Venture Debt & Growth Credit 🎤 Topic: Mastering the Art of Deal Sourcing & Screening As the moderator of this high-impact discussion, Zack will share key insights from his 20+ years of experience and over $50 billion in debt transactions. The session will provide a practical framework for identifying, evaluating, and securing high-quality venture debt and growth credit deals. What You’ll Learn ✅ Where to source the best venture debt deals ✅ How to avoid adverse selection and over-reliance on sponsors ✅ The importance of strategic networking in building a sustainable deal pipeline ✅ How to leverage proprietary data, AI, and relationship-driven sourcing strategies Related Reading: Venture Debt Series This session builds on Zack’s recent insights from his ongoing Venture Debt column in Venture Capital Journal: 📖 Venture Debt: Mastering the Art of Sourcing High-Quality Deals 📖 Advanced Deal Sourcing Strategies to Maximize Returns Event Details: https://lnkd.in/gXMNKVs4 Links to Venture Capital Journal Column: https://lnkd.in/g6f-riNV #VentureDebt #GrowthCredit #PrivateCredit #AlternativeCredit #ARIVC #ZackEllison

🏈 This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Shrine Bowl, where college football’s top players showcase their talent in front of NFL scouts, coaches, and executives from all 32 teams. For a century, this iconic event has been the launchpad for legends like Tom Brady, Walter Payton, and John Elway, and today’s stars like Brock Purdy, Zay Flowers, and Isiah Pacheco. You can catch all the live action and behind-the-scenes excitement at www.LightsOutSportsTV.com, powered by Lights Out Sports’ innovative streaming technology. At Applied Real Intelligence LLC ("A.R.I."), we’re proud to partner with Shawne Merriman’s Lights Out Sports to bring unprecedented exclusive live access to football fans everywhere and witness history as the next generation of NFL stars begins their journey. Read more about our partnership: https://lnkd.in/eJtqhN8q 💬 Who do you think will be the next big National Football League (NFL) star? Share your thoughts in the comments! #LightsOutSports #ShrineBowl #ARIVC #SportsInnovation #NFL #Sports #StreamingSports #DigitalMedia #StreamingTV

💡 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱: 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝘂𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟮: Thorough operational due diligence is non-negotiable. Background checks, vendor references, and technology assessments uncover critical risks. Onsite visits often reveal insights you can’t get from documents alone. At Applied Real Intelligence LLC ("A.R.I."), operational diligence has been critical to mitigating risk and ensuring investment success. 💬 What’s your go-to tactic for operational due diligence? Let’s discuss below! #VentureDebt #OperationalDueDiligence #ODD #Finance #RiskManagement #PrivateMarkets #ARIVC https://lnkd.in/gRjxUvbM

💡 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱: 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟭: Loyal, enthusiastic customers are the foundation of early-stage success. They provide both credibility and momentum. However, overreliance on a small group of customers is a major red flag. Diversifying revenue streams significantly reduces risk and creates more sustainable growth. At Applied Real Intelligence LLC ("A.R.I."), we’ve seen firsthand how assessing customer loyalty and revenue diversification can make or break early-stage companies. 💬 How do you evaluate customer loyalty and revenue diversification when assessing a startup? Let’s discuss below! #VentureDebt #LessonsLearned #FinanceTips #InvestmentStrategy #PrivateMarkets #ARIVC

Applied Real Intelligence LLC ("A.R.I.") Announces $10MM Financing Facility to Monalee A.R.I. announced our fourth transaction since October, a $10 million financing facility to Monalee, a high-growth climate technology company that is accelerating the adoption of home solar, storage, and EV charging with an AI-powered platform. Founded by former Tesla sales leader Walid Halty, Monalee has rapidly expanded to 26 states, with over 100% year-over-year growth. Monalee is at the forefront of the clean energy transition with Artemis, an AI-powered platform that digitizes and simplifies the solar installation process by leveraging significant advancements in AI, machine learning, and integrated fintech tools that were not possible to build until recently. This technology enables Monalee to be faster, more accurate, and significantly cheaper than traditional methods of installation. Artemis helps solar installers and energy providers grow by enabling them to generate precise 3D solar designs in under 10 seconds, provide financing comparisons, and streamline the entire fulfillment process. By simplifying complex tasks, Artemis enables solar companies to reach new customers, increase revenue, and improve the customer experience. By reducing project timelines from weeks to minutes and cutting costs by up to 50%, Artemis directly solves longstanding inefficiencies in the solar industry. The platform eliminates the need for commission-based salespeople and system designers, passing thousands of dollars in soft cost savings directly on to homeowners. 👉 See the full release on EIN Presswire: https://lnkd.in/eUfaQsgz #VentureCapital #VentureDebt #PrivateCredit #StartupFunding #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #AI #FinTech #CleanTech #Environment #Solar #SustainableEnergy #Energy #Monalee #ARIVC

A.R.I. Provides $10 Million Financing Facility to Monalee to Accelerate the Energy Transition with AI-Powered Software Applied Real Intelligence LLC ("A.R.I.") is pleased to announce a $10 million financing facility for Monalee, a high-growth climate technology company focused on accelerating the adoption of home solar, storage, and EV charging. Founded by former Tesla sales leader Walid Halty, Monalee has rapidly expanded to 26 states, achieving over 100% year-over-year growth. With only 4% of U.S. homes using solar, the company is poised to capitalize on the $250 billion solar market, projected to double every three to four years. Monalee’s AI-powered platform, Artemis, simplifies and digitizes the solar installation process, cutting costs for customers by up to 50% and reducing project timelines from weeks to minutes. By leveraging AI, machine learning, and integrated fintech tools, Artemis enables solar companies to reach more customers, grow revenues, and improve the overall customer experience. “Monalee’s platform is a game-changer for the sustainable energy industry,” said Zack Ellison, A.R.I.’s Founder and Managing General Partner. “Their innovative customer-centric approach is setting a new standard by combining AI, proprietary data, and operational excellence to create sustainable value for their buyers, installers, and the environment.” “Partnering with A.R.I. has been crucial in scaling our platform and delivering on our vision,” shared Walid Halty, Monalee’s Co-Founder and CEO. “Their strategic expertise is instrumental in helping us accelerate the energy transition.” This financing aligns with A.R.I.’s mission to empower high-growth, innovative American companies while delivering compelling risk-adjusted returns for our investors. 📄 The full press release is linked in the comments! #VentureDebt #ClimateTech #SolarEnergy #Sustainability #Innovation #Technology #AI #MachineLearning

What an incredible week at CES 2025! 🚀 Thank you to all the great companies and inspiring individuals that met with Zack Ellison, CFA, CAIA and the team at Applied Real Intelligence LLC ("A.R.I.") last week. It was a privilege to connect with the visionaries who shaping the future of consumer technology. A.R.I. is thrilled to be part of the rapid evolution in this space and we are excited to explore new opportunities together by supporting the next wave of breakthrough startups. Let’s build the future, together. 💡 Pictured: Shawne Merriman, Gary Vaynerchuk, Zack Ellison #Innovation #ConsumerTech #VentureDebt #StartupInvesting #Technology #CES2025 #ARI