Building & Investing in
Software That Matters
We partner with founders to build, invest in, and scale early-stage software companies solving real-world problems.
We partner with founders to build, invest in, and scale early-stage software companies solving real-world problems.
We create products from the ground up — from architecture to launch — turning ideas into production software.
We provide seed and early-stage capital to software companies with strong founders and clear market fit.
With 25+ years of enterprise software experience, we help portfolio companies scale product, technology, and go-to-market.
A portfolio of software companies we've built, invested in, and helped grow.
SaaS / Consumer / Agriculture
A multi-tenant gardening management platform. Track plants from seed to harvest, manage visual garden layouts, maintain a living journal, and connect to a community-curated plant reference library. Built on Azure with PrimeVue and .NET.
mygardenvault.comGaming / TTRPG / SaaS
A tabletop RPG platform bringing immersive digital experiences to the TTRPG community. Invested in and supported by Net-Recon with product strategy, technical architecture, and cloud infrastructure.
playlivingrealms.comSpace Technology / Defense / Enterprise
The leading provider of satellite tracking, space traffic coordination, and space modeling and simulation solutions. Co-founded by David Godwin, Slingshot serves government and commercial customers worldwide, making space safe, sustainable, and secure.
slingshotaerospace.comEnterprise / Emergency Communications / SaaS
A leading emergency communication and threat intelligence platform helping organizations protect their people. AlertMedia enables businesses to send mass notifications, monitor threats, and maintain duty of care for employees worldwide.
alertmedia.comGaming / Mobile / Entertainment
A game studio creating engaging mobile and online gaming experiences. Monsarrat develops innovative games that bring players together through creative gameplay and social interaction.
monsarrat.comMarketplace / Outdoors / Consumer
The leading marketplace for booking guided fishing and hunting trips. Captain Experiences connects outdoor enthusiasts with top-rated guides across North America, making it easy to find and book unforgettable adventures.
captainexperiences.comMarketplace / Gaming / TTRPG
The marketplace for finding and booking professional game masters for tabletop RPG sessions. StartPlaying connects players with GMs for D&D, Pathfinder, and other systems — making it easy to jump into a great game.
startplaying.gamesFounder & Managing Partner
David is a technologist and entrepreneur with more than 25 years of experience productizing enterprise-level solutions. He is the Co-founder, President and Chairman of the Board at Slingshot Aerospace and a partner at ATX Seed Ventures.
A seasoned startup advisor, David has guided several businesses to product marketability and has had multiple successful exits from venture-backed companies. He specializes in architecting cloud-driven applications, data platforms, and analytics solutions.
David is from Texas and is active in his community, having served on several non-profit boards in Austin including Heart House Austin and the Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo.
Net-Recon is headquartered in Austin — one of America's fastest-growing technology hubs. Austin's vibrant startup ecosystem, world-class universities, and culture of innovation make it the ideal home for a software venture firm.
The city's deep talent pool in software engineering, data science, and product design — combined with Texas's business-friendly environment — gives our portfolio companies access to the resources they need to scale.
Interested in partnering with Net-Recon? Have a product idea or looking for investment? We'd love to hear from you.