MetroSpaces LLC — Austin, Texas

Insight.
Capital.
Growth.

We deploy decades of global C-level operating experience — VP/GM at IBM, CSC, and DXC; COO in financial services; operator across three continents; and deep AI and Cloud practitioner — alongside strategic venture capital and angel investments backing exceptional founders.

30+ Years Experience
9+ VC Portfolio Co's
C Level Background
Ideas to Action
Three pillars. One purpose.
Venture Capital

Early- and middle-stage growth capital deployed into companies innovating in AI, cybersecurity, clean energy, space, and digital infrastructure.

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Angel Investments

Hands-on stakes in distinctive businesses — from luxury hospitality in Mexico to award travel intelligence — built with founder-level conviction.

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Executive Consultancy

VP/GM experience at IBM, CSC, and DXC. COO in financial services. Deep AI and Cloud expertise. Global operating footprint across the US, Europe, and Asia-Pacific — translated into practical guidance for SMBs, startups, and growth-stage companies.

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Vision without execution is hallucination.

MetroSpaces LLC is built on one fundamental belief: that the most valuable resource isn't capital — it's the clarity to know where to put it, and the experience to help it compound.

We bring C-level operating instincts earned across IBM, CSC, and DXC Technology — plus COO experience in financial services cloud — and a global executive career spanning the US, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

We are also deep AI and Cloud practitioners. From enterprise AI strategy and LLM-powered product development to cloud architecture and global-scale cloud operations — we don't just advise on these technologies, we build with them.

Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity Clean Energy Space Technology Data Infrastructure SaaS / Cloud Construction Tech Health & Wellness Travel Tech Hospitality
Space · Aerospace
SpaceX

Pioneering reusable rocket technology and satellite broadband through Starlink, SpaceX is redefining the economics and ambition of space exploration.

Private · Growth Stage Visit SpaceX →
Clean Energy · Solar
Palmetto

Palmetto's intelligent clean energy platform streamlines solar adoption and home electrification, accelerating the transition away from fossil fuels.

Private · Series C Visit Palmetto →
Construction Technology
ICON

ICON's industrial-grade 3D printing technology is transforming how homes and structures are built, delivering superior quality at radically reduced cost and time.

Private · Series B Visit ICON →
Health · Wellness Technology
Eight Sleep

The world's leading sleep fitness company. Eight Sleep's Pod technology uses AI and thermal regulation to optimize sleep performance for health and longevity.

Private · Series C Visit Eight Sleep →
Data Infrastructure
Vast Data

Vast Data has reinvented storage architecture for the AI era — delivering a universal data platform that collapses the storage hierarchy and powers the world's largest AI workloads.

Private · Series E Visit Vast Data →
Data Security · Cloud
Cohesity

Cohesity's AI-powered data security and management platform protects enterprises from ransomware and data loss, unifying backup, recovery, and governance across hybrid environments.

Private · Growth Stage Visit Cohesity →
Cybersecurity · SaaS
AppOmni

AppOmni is the leading SaaS security posture management platform, giving enterprises complete visibility and control over their SaaS application estate and connected data.

Private · Series C Visit AppOmni →
AI Analytics · Business Intelligence
ThoughtSpot

ThoughtSpot puts AI-powered analytics in the hands of every business user — enabling natural language search and AI-generated insights across enterprise data at scale.

Private · Growth Stage Visit ThoughtSpot →
AIOps · IT Operations
BigPanda

BigPanda's AIOps platform uses machine learning to correlate and enrich IT noise into actionable insights, dramatically reducing MTTR and incident fatigue for enterprise ops teams.

Private · Series D Visit BigPanda →

We invest in the infrastructure of tomorrow's economy.

Our focus is early- and middle-stage companies where operational expertise creates differentiated value. We look for strong founding teams, defensible technology moats, and large addressable markets at an inflection point.

Stage Focus Series A – Growth
Sectors AI, Cyber, Energy, Space
Geography US-Focused, Global
Value Add Operational + Strategic
Luxury Hospitality · Culinary
Maison Mexique
San Miguel de Allende, México

A boutique fine-dining destination in the UNESCO World Heritage heart of San Miguel de Allende, Maison Mexique blends French culinary tradition with the vibrancy of Mexican culture and local ingredients. Operating at the intersection of luxury travel and authentic cultural experience, it has established itself as one of the city's most celebrated addresses.

SMA Location
Hospitality Sector
Operating Status
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Travel Technology · AI-Powered
AwardSecrets
Award Travel Flight Search Platform

AwardSecrets is an intelligent flight search platform purpose-built for award travel — helping frequent flyers find and book the best available seats using miles and points. Powered by AI, the platform surfaces hard-to-find award space and delivers personalized recommendations across major loyalty programs, giving savvy travelers access to first- and business-class travel at a fraction of the cash cost.

Global Reach
Travel Tech Sector
Live Status
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We back businesses we believe in — not just on paper, but in practice. Every angel investment reflects a direct personal conviction about the team, the market, and the mission.

— MetroSpaces LLC Investment Philosophy
Distinctive Positioning

Businesses that own a unique identity — not competing on price, but on experience, craft, or technology moat.

Founder Conviction

Operators who know their customer intimately and are building for the long term, not the next funding round.

Operating Synergy

Situations where our C-level background — in technology, operations, or strategy — creates material value beyond the check.

Decades of pattern recognition, deployed for your specific challenge.

Most strategic consultants advise from theory. We advise from experience — having served as VP/GM at IBM, CSC, and DXC Technology, and as COO at a boutique financial services cloud consultancy, with direct leadership across the US, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

We are also deep AI and Cloud practitioners — not just advocates. From enterprise AI strategy and LLM integration to cloud architecture, platform migration, and operating at global cloud scale, we bring genuine technical depth alongside executive perspective.

Engagements are structured to fit your stage: whether you need a fractional strategic advisor, a thought partner for a critical decision, or an experienced voice in the boardroom.

01
Strategic Planning & Positioning

Market entry analysis, competitive positioning, go-to-market strategy, and long-range planning frameworks grounded in real operating experience rather than academic models.

02
AI & Cloud Strategy

Enterprise AI roadmaps, LLM integration, cloud architecture, platform migration, and multi-cloud operations — delivered by a practitioner who has built and run these systems at global scale, not just advised on them.

03
Startup Advisory & Fundraising

Pitch narrative, investor positioning, financial modeling, and board readiness for founders preparing for their first or next institutional raise — with introductions where appropriate.

04
Executive Leadership Development

One-on-one coaching for founders and executives navigating the transition from operator to leader — building communication, decision-making, and organizational design skills.

05
Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

Target identification, due diligence support, integration planning, and partnership structuring for companies pursuing inorganic growth or strategic alliances.

06
Fractional C-Suite

Part-time Chief Strategy Officer or Chief Technology Officer engagement — providing executive-level leadership and accountability without the full-time cost for SMBs and startups.

Executive Roles VP/GM
× 3 Companies
Vice President & General Manager at IBM, CSC, and DXC Technology — plus COO at a boutique financial services cloud consultancy.
Experience 30+ Years of C-level operating experience across enterprise software, cloud, AI, and digital transformation at global scale.
Global Footprint 3
Continents
Lived and worked across the United States, Europe, and Asia-Pacific — with direct leadership accountability in each region.
AI & Cloud Expertise Deep
AI · Cloud
Hands-on practitioner in applied AI and cloud architecture — from enterprise AI strategy and LLM integration to cloud platform design, migration, and operations at global scale.
AI-Native Startups SaaS Companies Tech SMBs PE-Backed Companies Family Offices Growth-Stage Companies Professional Services Firms Healthcare Technology Enterprise Software Fintech

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