Sputnik ATX is a venture capital firm and startup accelerator based in Austin, Texas. Founded by Oksana Malysheva and Joe Merrill, the firm's mission is to identify and fund "maker-founders" who are building transformative companies. They combine capital investment with an intensive three-month accelerator program that provides mentorship, training, and resources to help early-stage startups scale and achieve product-market fit. While they invest in founders from around the world, their program is centered in Austin, aiming to contribute to the city's growing tech ecosystem.

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