January feels different this year.
Not because of a fresh calendar or resolutions. But because of what we built together in December and the momentum we're carrying forward.
Strong rooms. Real conversations. Warm introductions.
That's how we closed 2025. And it's exactly how we're starting 2026.
In this issue:
How we kicked off the year at CES
What's next in our early 2026 lineup
Why this year is about depth, not just growth
Nucleus Community Highlight
We're starting the year focused on what's always mattered most: putting the right people in the room and creating space for more warm Introductions.
Last year proved something we already believed. Community works best when it's intentional.
Smaller rooms. Thoughtful curation. People showing up curious, open, and ready to engage.
That's the energy we're carrying into 2026.
Excited to keep building alongside all of you.
CES Breakfast - Sadelle’s At Bellagio
Nucleus Ventures
It's 2026. We've made 18 investments and deployed $45M in the last year. This is just the beginning:
Early and late stage deal flow pipelines are flourishing. On the last day of 2025, we closed a seed stage investment into a AI B2B SaaS company called Packsmith. Founded by Ben Wunderman, the Packsmith team is growing rapidly and we are grateful to be along for the ride.
We're working on a SpaceX vehicle as well. If this is interesting to you, reply here to learn more and we can discuss details.
Markups in our portfolio include Anduril, xAI, Apptronik and more. A few of our early stage portfolio companies are prepping to raise more capital this year as they continue to grow.
We're speaking to more founders, making more introductions, deploying more capital and having the best time while doing it all.
Explore partnership or investment opportunities with Nucleus Ventures
Content Recap
Just showing up is extremely underrated consistency compounds faster than motivation.
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$45M invested, 18 companies, 8,000+ warm intros, here’s what actually moved the needle.
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As the year wraps up, reflection matters more than resolution, here’s why.
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A rare founder shout-out celebrating partnership, trust, and long-term building.
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The Nucleus Job Board
Job opportunities in our network. If you are interested in one of these opportunities, respond to this email and let us know
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Looking Ahead
January didn't wait.
CES is behind us. Conversations are flowing. The year is already moving fast.
Thanks for showing up and making this community real.
More events. More relationships. More padel.
Let's build.