Portfolio news: Albedo, Firefly Aerospace, Sugarfina and more

While markets fluctuated, our portfolio companies continued to build value throughout March. From lunar landings to strategic acquisitions, here’s a roundup of the most notable updates.

https://republic.com/note/updates/portfolio-news-albedo-firefly-aerospace-sugarfina-and-23-more

Portfolio Highlight: Sugarfina

Sugarfina is a luxury candy brand with stores in key markets across the United States, Canada, Taiwan, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Republic invested in Q4 23.

$NOTE holders have exposure, potentially affecting future dividend payouts.

Read the X thread here: https://x.com/republicnote/status/1904896791197397053

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Portfolio Highlight: Kraken

Kraken received positive attention this past week after the SEC dismissed actions against the US-based cryptocurrency exchange.

Republic Capital facilitated a $10M deployment in Kraken (Q2 2021). $NOTE holders may expect future dividend payouts.

https://republic.com/note/updates/portco-highlight-kraken

Exciting news! The recording of our Q1 2025 Note investor virtual meetup and AMA is now available. Exclusive for $NOTE holders. ⤵

Republic’s co-founders Peter Green and Paul Menchov revealed the Portfolio Explorer, and discussed new film offerings on Republic from creators Robert Rodriguez and Eli Roth, as well as Hamilton Lane's offering.

https://republic.com/note/updates/recording-access-q1-2025-note-investor-virtual-meetup-and-ama

Portfolio Highlight: Bobbie

We have been a stakeholder in Bobbie since Q3 2021. This month, they are producing an industry-first formula, the first USDA Organic Whole Milk infant formula in the US market. $NOTE holders may see future dividend payouts from this investment.

Read the X thread here: https://x.com/republicnote/status/1909620795644821825

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Portfolio news: Cloudastructure, Gunzilla, YellowDog and more

From high-profile acquisitions and funding rounds to international expansions and product launches, here are the key developments from end of March and beginning of April across Republic's portcos. ⤵️

https://republic.com/note/updates/portfolio-news-cloudastructure-gunzilla-yellowdog-and-more

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Portfolio Highlight: Rescale

We’ve been a stakeholder in Rescale since Q4 2020. Initially focused on optimizing Boeing 787 wing designs, Rescale has evolved into a digital engineering platform offering computing and AI solutions for engineering and R&D teams.

Read X thread: https://x.com/republicnote/status/1912500005920993615

Join Charlie You from RWA.xyz and TACoalition executive director Johnny Reinsch with Republic co-founder Paul Menchov as special guest tomorrow at 1 pm ET. Link 👇

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Portfolio Highlight: Rarible

We’ve been a stakeholder in Rarible since Q2 2021 with direct exposure for $NOTE holders. Rarible is like eBay for NFTs (non-fungible tokens), which are unique digital items, like art and collectibles, stored on the blockchain to verify ownership.

Read X thread: https://x.com/republicnote/status/1915039216347893897?s=46&t=-tr3uiRSPpLSXq1xcmGHVg

Lucky Kat Studios is raising on Republic via Reg D!

Learn more: https://republic.com/lucky-kat

Lucky Kat Studios, an award-winning game studio with 250M+ downloads, is launching KOBAN—a next-gen utility token that bridges Web2 and Web3 gaming through their native Tabiki Protocol.

Form CRS: https://rep.pub/form-crs

Brass Knuckle Films, Robert Rodriguez’s new venture powered by Republic, was featured on Joe Rogan Experience yesterday. We are excited and honored to embark on this investment journey with the talented and influential Robert Rodriguez. 🙏

Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxGtxPV1xoc

Until recently, only venture capitalists, endowments, and the ultra-wealthy could touch these deals. Now, technology and regulation are opening the door for everyday investors.

Simplify your approach with $NOTE. An extensive, 1,000-asset venture and crypto portfolio. 

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Portfolio Highlight: The Light Phone

We've been a stakeholder in Light since Q2 2019 with direct exposure to $NOTE holders. Founded in 2014, Light's $400,000 Kickstarter campaign created a 50,000-person waitlist aiming to reduce digital addiction and improve mobile technology.

In April 2025, the company launched the Light Phone 3, which quickly sold out, with pre-orders extending into summer. As a leader in the digital minimalism movement, Light addresses concerns about technology's impact on attention and well-being.

Read X thread: https://x.com/republicnote/status/1917255542105637007

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Portfolio news roundup: Irrigreen, Albedo, Different Dog and more

This April, portfolio companies tackled market challenges with innovative solutions, advancing imaging tech, securing funding for water conservation, and expanding financial platforms through acquisitions.

The report: https://republic.com/note/updates/portfolio-news-roundup-irrigreen-albedo-different-dog

May the 4th be with you…

Portfolio Highlight: Koning Health

We've been a stakeholder in Koning since Q3 2022, and $NOTE holders can receive indirect exposure. Koning's Vera Breast CT system improves breast cancer screening with 3D imaging and detects tumors as small as 2mm.

In March 2024, Koning celebrated a big milestone: 150,000 scans worldwide. The device delivers isotropic, 360-degree 3D images in seven seconds.

Read X thread: https://x.com/republicnote/status/1920082546391695516