Justin LaPoten

Escondido Ventures LLC (Escondido Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 by Khaled Badr-El-Din and Justin LaPoten. The firm is headquartered in Houston, Texas with offices in Silicon Valley and London.

Badr Investments is a British company that focuses on economic growth in various countries around the world. The private company is based in Harrow, UK and was founded by Amin Badr-El-Din. The company acts as a catalyst for economic development by using their strategic capabilities and entrepreneurial skills. The company's portfolio of initiatives has spanned many geographies and the entire spectrum of economic activities. Badr Investments has a focus on the energy sector, and they are currently invested in and advise a variety of companies and institutes that are pioneering in regenerative medicine. The company also works to identify technologies that can make access to water more affordable or reduce overall reliance. Additionally, they invest in companies and projects that promote sustainable agriculture practices through updated technologies and strategies in water management, packaging, and marketing.