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Falkon Ventures

Falkon Ventures is a venture capital fund focused on supporting companies that aim to transform industries and the world. The firm has made one investment to...

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Falkon Ventures

Falkon Ventures is a venture capital fund focused on supporting companies that aim to transform industries and the world. The firm has made one investment to date. Its most recent investment was in Palmetto as part of their Series B on July 29, 2020.

General information

Firm type

Venture Capital

Year founded

2014

Location

Region

North America

Country

United States

City

Austin

Corporate office

Austin, TX, United States

Principals

Kyle Ballarta

Founder & CEO

Zoltan Papp

Founder

Mike Del Ponte

Venture Partner

Tobin Krieg

Principal

Khaled Ouziala

Associate

Todd Goergen

Advisor

Sector focus

ClimateTechEnergy Transition & RenewablesAgriTech & FoodTechAI/MLEnterprise Software

Frequently asked questions

Who runs investment decisions at Falkon Ventures?

Kyle Ballarta, as Founder and CEO, leads investment decisions with support from Principal Tobin Krieg and Venture Partner Mike Del Ponte. The firm operates a small senior team and does not publish an investment committee roster. Ballarta’s operating experience scaling LifeProof to a $400 million revenue run rate shapes the firm’s emphasis on founder-led diligence.

How does Falkon Ventures source proprietary deal flow?

Falkon deploys a proprietary value-network analysis that Principal Tobin Krieg runs through the firm’s intelligence team. This method builds intentional support ecosystems around target companies, drawing on Ballarta’s relationships from the defense technology community — including NASA and U.S. Special Operations ties from Citadel Drone Defense — and his academic network across St. Edward’s, Babson College, and Columbia Business School.

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