Raknida is an online platform that connects customers with high-quality, affordable wall art created by African digital artists. The company curates artwork that celebrates African art styles, cultures, and tastes, and offers custom-designed digital frames to transform home and office spaces. Raknida also incorporates technology to enhance the art experience, promoting inclusion and diversity in the art world.
Aegis Digital Health
Grant in 2023
Aegis Digital Health delivers solutions in virtual care and remote patient monitoring to healthcare providers, helping clinicians monitor patients outside traditional settings and manage care more efficiently.
King of The Curve
Grant in 2023
King of the Curve is an EdTech startup focused on enhancing student learning experiences through a gamified test preparation platform. The company aims to help students reduce stress and boost their confidence while studying for significant exams such as the MCAT, NCLEX, PA-CAT, and RDE. Its platform features adaptive question banks, various review modes, and multiplayer options, all supported by detailed analytics and study tools. By creating an engaging and effective study environment, King of the Curve empowers students to achieve their academic goals.
Seed Matriz is a research and development firm focused on creating innovative technological solutions to advance agriculture. The company specializes in seed encapsulation technology aimed at enhancing planting quality in the field crop seed industry. Its innovations improve seed shape and size, transforming each seed into a platform for biostimulants, nutrients, and other enhancements. By providing real-time data on planting depth and distribution, Seed Matriz enables better planting precision and crop management. The firm is dedicated to developing sustainable agricultural practices that yield significant environmental and economic benefits while offering tailored solutions to meet the specific needs of each plant.
Shades of Color
Grant in 2023
Shades Of Color offers products such as faith-based gifts, home décor, stationery, accessories, bags, calendars, neck pillows, holiday cards, fundraising tools, aprons, and more. It offers fundraising programs for black churches, schools, organizations, and individuals. They are a wholesale company that sells things in bulk.
Chippin develops high-quality pet food using alternative proteins to reduce the environmental footprint of pet nutrition. By leveraging underutilized protein sources, the company aims to transform the global pet food market and meet growing demand for sustainable, nutritious options for dogs. Its product line includes cricket protein–based dog treats that supply omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins, and complete protein, supporting healthy growth and energy. Chippin focuses on creating snacks that are easy to digest and tasty for dogs while offering a lower carbon footprint than traditional animal-protein products. The company positions itself as a producer of nutritious, responsibly sourced pet foods, catering to pet owners seeking environmentally mindful choices without compromising nutrition.
Habitat Financial Technologies
Grant in 2023
Habitat Financial Technologies is a fintech company that specializes in automating royalty processing and financial management for musicians and record labels. The firm offers a range of services designed to streamline the operations of the music industry, including support for running record labels, creating music, managing artists, negotiating recording contracts, and registering compositions. Additionally, Habitat develops technology tailored to the music sector, which allows artists and labels to access their content, data, and financial information in a centralized platform. This automation reduces the costs and labor associated with accounting while enhancing the transparency and consistency of payment processes.
9Line specializes in precise location tracking for emergency calls. Its platform securely integrates with organizational phone systems, delivering detailed location information to the correct public safety answering points (PSAPs), ensuring compliance while minimizing cost impact.
Honeydew is a technology company that develops a semantic layer tool designed to standardize metrics and curate data for businesses. Its product serves as a central source of accurate information, facilitating standardization of metrics, curation of data for business users, and reuse of logic across various BI dashboards. The tool's collaborative and reusable design enables teams to easily use and share information, allowing analysts to manage the shared truth efficiently by mapping source data and relations to granular entities.
We Hear You is a technology company focused on enhancing communication for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. The company has developed an American Sign Language (ASL) translator that utilizes gesture recognition technology to convert hand signs into written text and audible speech. Additionally, it facilitates the translation of written or spoken English back into ASL. By providing these innovative solutions, We Hear You aims to address communication barriers and promote greater independence for its users. The company offers a range of products, including a mobile application that supports these translation capabilities.
Amptify is a leading provider of hearing healthcare services, leveraging a technology platform that connects users through mobile devices, the internet, video, and phone. Founded by a distinguished team of aural rehabilitation researchers at the Washington University in St. Louis, Amptify offers a comprehensive, evidence-based program designed for individuals with hearing loss. Its proprietary digital toolkit enhances communication abilities and supports the social, psychological, and physical well-being of patients. This innovative approach empowers hearing healthcare specialists to deliver personalized rehabilitation, making Amptify a significant player in the global hearing healthcare market.
zPods develops a sensory-friendly safety bed for special needs children. zPod safety beds feature complete enclosure, sensory lights, a custom incontinence mattress that covers the FDA 7 Zones of Entrapment, and more. We work with government and private insurance entities around the United States to provide our solution to the families that need it most.
Inclusively is a professional networking and employment platform focused on connecting job seekers with disabilities or chronic illnesses to employers committed to providing workplace accommodations. Its technology-driven approach aims to drive employment within the disability community, aligning human dignity with economic urgency.
Honeymoon Chocolates
Grant in 2022
Honeymoon Chocolates is a unique manufacturer in the United States specializing in bean-to-bar craft chocolates sweetened with raw honey. As one of only five producers in the country capable of this innovative process, the company carefully roasts cocoa beans using distinct recipes tailored to each origin and harvest, enhancing the chocolate's flavor profile. The production method involves cracking the beans into nibs, with the husks repurposed for chocolate tea, while the nibs are processed in traditional stone-wheel melanges. By eliminating refined sugar, Honeymoon Chocolates aims to promote healthier choices and introduce honey as a staple sweetener in the food industry. In addition to its commitment to quality, the company pledges 20% of its profits to the Pollinator Partnership, supporting research and education for honeybees nationwide. Through its products, Honeymoon Chocolates seeks to engage consumers and drive positive change in an industry often focused on profit over quality.
uFab has developed a circuit board printing device, named the pcBee, that can manufacture high accuracy circuit boards quickly and easily. This device uses a novel method for etching, drilling, and board assembly that reduces manufacturing times to hours. The pcBee is a product that will supercharge the Rapid Prototyping Industry, doing to circuit boards what 3D printing did to plastics. We want to see this device be as necessary a tool in an engineering space as a 3D printer.
Generation Mindful
Grant in 2022
Generation Mindful creates tools, toys, and programs that nurture children's emotional intelligence through play and positive discipline. Generation Mindful teaches families and classrooms vital social and emotional skills with products that take the latest findings in brain research and child development practically and playfully into everyday life.
HomeTraq is an online brokerage platform that connects homebuyers with local real estate agents and enables on-demand property showings. The service allows users to arrange in-person or video tours quickly, typically within minutes, and supports navigating financing options while clarifying the overall home-buying process, thereby streamlining the experience and reducing the time and effort required to view properties. The company was co-founded in 2017 by Mark Gorman and Brett Daniell in St. Louis, Missouri.
Flipstik is a manufacturer of innovative phone accessories designed to enhance hands-free functionality for smartphones. The company's flagship product features a patented, reusable adhesive that allows phones to adhere to nearly any flat surface, such as mirrors, windows, or desks, without leaving marks. Utilizing technology inspired by NASA, Flipstik offers a device that functions as a kickstand, wall mount, and selfie stick. This versatile accessory enables users to engage in various activities, including watching videos, taking selfies, and utilizing GPS, all while keeping their hands free. Flipstik's solution caters to the growing demand for practical and stylish phone accessories, making everyday tasks more convenient.
TCARE, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a caregiver support software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution aimed at preventing family caregiver burnout. Founded in 2017 and based in Saint Louis, Missouri, TCARE offers a cloud-based technology suite that allows care professionals to assess risk factors associated with caregiver burnout and implement timely interventions. Its platform serves various stakeholders, including organizations, care professionals, and family caregivers across the United States. By providing an evidence-based support program, TCARE not only aids in delaying or preventing nursing home placements but also helps reduce long-term care claims for Medicaid and life insurance carriers.
Rebundle is a company that specializes in synthetic hair products aimed at addressing health and environmental issues within the hair products industry. The company offers plant-based hair extensions that are free from animal-derived and plastic ingredients, which helps prevent skin irritations such as rashes on the scalp. By focusing on sustainability, Rebundle seeks to reduce single-use waste associated with traditional hair products, contributing to a more environmentally friendly approach in this sector.
Big Heart Tea
Grant in 2021
Big Heart Tea is a company focused on providing high-quality teas and herbs through an ethical sourcing model. It operates a digital e-commerce platform that emphasizes transparency in its supply chain and uses organic, direct trade ingredients. The company is dedicated to transforming these ingredients into flavorful teas designed to enhance health and well-being. Additionally, Big Heart Tea prioritizes sustainability by selecting non-toxic and biodegradable materials for its tea bags and box liners. Through a combination of skilled team members, advanced equipment, and data-driven practices, the company aims to promote wellness and a positive experience for its customers.
Native Pet LLC, founded in 2017 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, specializes in the online retail of organic pet food and nutrition products. The company focuses on creating high-quality, limited-ingredient supplements for dogs and cats, utilizing whole food and superfood ingredients to enhance pet health and well-being. Native Pet develops proprietary formulas that are free from fillers and additives, ensuring that pet owners can provide their animals with effective nutrition that supports their overall health. With vet-developed formulas, Native Pet aims to deliver innovative solutions that cater to the specific dietary needs of pets.
SwipeSum operates a payment processing management platform that helps businesses optimize merchant services and reduce costs by auditing merchant statements with proprietary software and advising on payment strategies. Its technology simplifies payment infrastructure, supports integrated payments and partnerships with software vendors and financial institutions, and aims to convert payments into a revenue-driving function. The company also offers an AI-powered statement analysis tool used to create quick cost comparisons and proposals for clients and partner organizations.
Buck Surgical
Grant in 2021
Buck Surgical is a medical device manufacturer specializing in surgical technologies that enhance patient outcomes and increase access to care. The company's patented coupling technology addresses anastomotic failures, offering a novel and efficient method for performing anastomoses in vascular and gastrointestinal surgery. By providing modern surgical solutions, Buck Surgical enables healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care to a broader range of patients.
Another Reality Studio
Grant in 2021
Another Reality Studio develops immersive and interactive extended reality applications for B2B and B2B2C companies. Another Reality Studio's Looking Glass platform is a custom 3D web application that makes design reviews easier to understand and always accessible to build trust for architecture end clients. It is developed to transform complex architectural drawings into a simple to use virtual walkthrough 3D space.
Cedars Health
Grant in 2021
Cedars Health is developing a minimally invasive implant to surgically address benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). BPH is a noncancerous prostate enlargement that obstructs the urinary channel, causes urinary problems, and decreases the quality of life for 35 million men in the US and 500 million men worldwide. They are developing a cost-effective BPH treatment option that is without complications to make it more available and accessible for the patients.
Soilless develops a vertical indoor growing system that helps users grow fresh, healthy food right in their own homes. The Soilless System is designed to save space, grow plants efficiently, and save money.
Halo + Cleaver
Grant in 2021
Halo + Cleaver produces high-quality low-sugar sauces and condiments. The company's products are Whole30 Approved, Keto Approved, gluten-free, plant-based, and non-GMO. It uses naturally sweet ingredients like apples and pineapples in place of sugar or corn syrup.
Pilotbird is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that provides a platform specifically designed for insurance companies. The platform utilizes social data points to enhance various aspects of the insurance value chain. By analyzing these data points, Pilotbird enables Life and Health insurance teams to more accurately assess risk, engage with customers, and identify potential claims fraud. The company's focus on delivering actionable lifestyle insights allows clients to improve their risk scoring, refine policy pricing, and enhance customer interaction, ultimately contributing to more efficient and effective insurance operations.
Equalizer Games
Grant in 2021
Equalizer Games, Inc. is a sports and education technology company based in Dallas, Texas, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing an app-based platform designed to enhance the understanding and skills of football players at various levels, from youth leagues to professional athletes. The company's flagship product, Quarterback Equalizer, is a mobile and online gaming application that aids quarterbacks in analyzing defensive coverage and improving their overall football IQ through virtual coaching and interactive training. This platform serves not only quarterbacks but also coaches, football enthusiasts, and sports broadcasters, promoting player safety and performance before athletes physically take the field.
GABA is an innovative career development platform that leverages machine learning to enhance student success and career exploration. Originally established as a consulting firm, GABA transformed its approach in 2019, implementing an algorithmic model that significantly improved student performance by 86%. The platform serves as a web and mobile hub for students worldwide, facilitating peer learning and providing tailored educational resources. GABA specializes in matching medical trainees with effective study tools, offering insights into residency programs, learning assessments, and personalized career guidance. Recognized for its commitment to democratizing career development and promoting diversity in professional fields, GABA received the Mountain Dew and BET $1M Real Change Opportunity Fund for its impactful mission.
Mississippi Mud Coffee
Grant in 2021
Mississippi Mud Coffee is a wholesale production company offering organic coffees and cafe-inspired beverages.
zPods develops a sensory-friendly safety bed for special needs children. zPod safety beds feature complete enclosure, sensory lights, a custom incontinence mattress that covers the FDA 7 Zones of Entrapment, and more. We work with government and private insurance entities around the United States to provide our solution to the families that need it most.
Harmonee is an application bringing together businesses, consumers, and nonprofits to build strong local communities.
Core and Rind
Grant in 2021
Core and Rind is a women-owned company that specializes in producing plant-based, dairy-free cashew cheesy sauces. The sauces are designed to serve as a flavorful alternative to traditional queso, suitable for various dishes such as mac and cheese, tacos, nachos, salads, and burgers. With a commitment to health, Core and Rind's products are made from whole, clean label ingredients and are shelf-stable, non-GMO, and compatible with various dietary preferences, including vegan, paleo, Whole30, and keto. The founders, Candi and Rita, dedicated years to perfecting their Cashew Cheesy Sauce, aiming to make healthy eating both enjoyable and accessible.
Erkios Systems
Grant in 2021
Erkios Systems has developed a security platform called Fortifi, which is designed to actively and automatically detect unauthorized access at the physical communication layer. This innovative solution is hardware and software agnostic, allowing it to protect various devices without being limited by their specifications. Fortifi aims to enhance physical security by preventing data theft from both authorized and unauthorized personnel. The company's patented technology safeguards critical infrastructure by physically securing ports while also providing comprehensive auditing capabilities through logging, monitoring, and alerting functions. This combination of physical and logical security enables businesses to effectively monitor access to both utilized and unused ports on their systems, replacing traditional manual monitoring methods with automated solutions.
Mavity is an AI-driven platform designed for creative teams, sales development representatives (SDRs), and marketers. It streamlines workflows from project requests to final asset delivery by combining intelligent task management, automated brief processing, and AI-generated content. This enables teams to focus on driving results while Mavity handles the heavy lifting.
Inventora is an inventory management and planning solution for every handmade business.
Preventogen develops a polymer for preventing infection and promoting healing for closed surgical incisions, wounds, abrasions, and burns. Preventogen's FDA-cleared liquid polymer kills microbes on contact and then forms a flexible, organic, odorless, and biodegradable barrier that protects the wound from harmful elements, such as water, dirt, and germs. This flexible protective barrier also prevents oxygen from entering the wound, lowering the pH and creating an optimal healing environment.
Optikal Care
Grant in 2021
Optikal Care offers a subscription service delivering contact lens care products directly to customers every three months. Each box includes contact lenses, solution, cases, and additional accessories like wipes and travel kits. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Norcross, Georgia.
oneKIN is a mission-driven technology company dedicated to enhancing the retail landscape for small businesses. The company offers innovative and cost-effective tech-enabled solutions designed to help these businesses thrive in a competitive digital environment. Through its financial and retail application, oneKIN enables small enterprises to reach their target audiences and grow sustainably. The platform includes a digital funding feature that provides short-term working capital based on the businesses' revenues. Additionally, oneKIN facilitates direct connections between small businesses and their customers, promoting the sale of products and fostering consumer education about those products. This comprehensive approach empowers small businesses to navigate the challenges of the retail sector effectively.
Mighty Cricket
Grant in 2021
Mighty Cricket offers clean protein powders and oatmeals made with sustainable protein and organic ingredients.
Printerior manufactures 3D printer filament, small-scale 3D printed objects, and large format 3D prints using recycled waste plastic. The Printerior Recycling Program collects 3D printing waste generated by consumers, universities, and businesses. Recycled filament offers users an environmentally responsible choice to 3D print with sustainable input materials; consumers help address the world’s plastic waste issue, all at a competitive price.
Printerior has a US-based print farm that can create parts made from recycled plastic, they work with artists and industries to create one-off custom pieces or large-scale production runs.
PlaBook is a developer of a reading application aimed at enhancing the reading, learning, and entertainment experiences for the next generation. The company's innovative platform leverages artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and speech recognition to support children in mastering reading fundamentals. By providing tools that assist both students and teachers, PlaBook addresses the evolving educational needs, making the process of learning to read more engaging and effective.
Rock the Score
Grant in 2021
Rock the Score is a company that focuses on enhancing renters' credit profiles through its innovative rent reporting platform. The platform educates users on the significance of credit and credit scores while allowing them to build their credit history by verifying lease agreements and payment records. By facilitating communication between renters and landlords, Rock the Score enables the reporting of monthly rent payments, which can positively impact users' credit scores. This service aims to empower renters, providing them with tools to improve their financial standing and access better opportunities.
Founded in 2017, Paerpay enables merchants nationwide to accept contactless payments without altering existing point-of-sale systems or requiring customers to download an app.
Athlytic is a platform that connects student-athletes with brand partners using AI. It enables athletes to monetize their likeness without compromising their sporting performance.
No Limbits is an adaptive clothing brand specializing in ready-to-wear garments designed for individuals facing dressing challenges due to disabilities. The company focuses on four key areas: wheelchair users, those with lower limb differences, limited dexterity, and sensory processing challenges. Through co-creation, No Limbits aims to enhance confidence, comfort, and independence.
ZenHammer gives contractors and subcontractors a way to keep projects and paperwork organized. The app manages and track project to completion, automatically update client throughout the project, invoice clients, and receive payments. This app is available in both Andriod and ios.
Honeymoon Chocolates
Grant in 2021
Honeymoon Chocolates is a unique manufacturer in the United States specializing in bean-to-bar craft chocolates sweetened with raw honey. As one of only five producers in the country capable of this innovative process, the company carefully roasts cocoa beans using distinct recipes tailored to each origin and harvest, enhancing the chocolate's flavor profile. The production method involves cracking the beans into nibs, with the husks repurposed for chocolate tea, while the nibs are processed in traditional stone-wheel melanges. By eliminating refined sugar, Honeymoon Chocolates aims to promote healthier choices and introduce honey as a staple sweetener in the food industry. In addition to its commitment to quality, the company pledges 20% of its profits to the Pollinator Partnership, supporting research and education for honeybees nationwide. Through its products, Honeymoon Chocolates seeks to engage consumers and drive positive change in an industry often focused on profit over quality.
Total Orbit is a virtual mentor. They build a configurable learning journey that can be used to support any step of a care journey and is relatable to anyone, regardless of age or tech proficiency. They have more potent, lasting, and consistent means for each user to access the shared richness of knowledge, training, and direction seen as essential to ROI.
Halal Beauty Cosmetics
Grant in 2021
Halal Beauty Cosmetics provides beauty products made from halal ingredients for Muslims to look and feel beautiful without compromising their faith. The company's cosmetics don’t use pork or alcohol-based ingredients.
Nebula Media Group
Grant in 2021
Nebula Media Group offers full-service website and content accessibility consultancy. From WCAG to ADA compliance, Nebula's accessibility-as-a-service platform combines people, technology, processes, and legal expertise to help attain and maintain true accessibility for clients.
Nebula Media Group's digital accessibility products and services are designed to provide equal access, enhance the user experience for all, and provide sustainable, results-driven accessibility solutions for any business or organization with an online presence.
Intramotev designs and manufactures autonomous electric cargo trains for efficient freight transportation. Their vehicles operate autonomously using battery power, reducing emissions compared to diesel alternatives. They are designed to integrate seamlessly into existing rail systems, serving mines, manufacturing facilities, ports, and other specialized private railroads.
Imanyco is a developer focused on enhancing communication accessibility for the hearing-loss community. The company has created a live transcription application that assists individuals with hearing impairments during in-person group conversations. This innovative application allows users to receive real-time transcription text from various speakers, facilitating social interactions and enabling deaf individuals to engage more fully with the world around them. Through its technology, Imanyco aims to improve communication and promote inclusivity for those with hearing challenges.
Pilotbird
Seed Round in 2021
Pilotbird is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that provides a platform specifically designed for insurance companies. The platform utilizes social data points to enhance various aspects of the insurance value chain. By analyzing these data points, Pilotbird enables Life and Health insurance teams to more accurately assess risk, engage with customers, and identify potential claims fraud. The company's focus on delivering actionable lifestyle insights allows clients to improve their risk scoring, refine policy pricing, and enhance customer interaction, ultimately contributing to more efficient and effective insurance operations.
PlaBook
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
PlaBook is a developer of a reading application aimed at enhancing the reading, learning, and entertainment experiences for the next generation. The company's innovative platform leverages artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and speech recognition to support children in mastering reading fundamentals. By providing tools that assist both students and teachers, PlaBook addresses the evolving educational needs, making the process of learning to read more engaging and effective.
GiftAMeal
Seed Round in 2021
GiftAMeal is a mobile application designed to combat hunger by facilitating meal donations through user engagement. When users take a photo of their order at a partner restaurant, the app triggers a donation to someone in need. This innovative approach not only encourages users to share their dining experiences but also fosters community support by directly linking consumer behavior to charitable outcomes. By partnering with various restaurants, GiftAMeal aims to create a sustainable model that provides meals for those facing food insecurity, making it a socially responsible choice for diners.
mosaic
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Mosaic health data provides medical records of complete data of a patient's health across the continuum of care
3D Gloop is a chemical company. They provide 3D printers are amazing machines that allow us to create and explore the furthest reaches of the imagination.
Eemerg Roadside Assistance
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Eemerg Roadside Assistance provides an innovative solution for emergency automotive situations through its user-friendly application. The platform allows customers to choose from a variety of service providers, ensuring competitive pricing and efficient service. Eemerg's offerings include essential services such as lockout assistance, fuel delivery, jump starts, tire changes, towing, and winching, all designed to address roadside emergencies effectively. By focusing on cost-effectiveness and rapid response times, Eemerg enhances the roadside assistance experience for users, making it a reliable choice in critical situations.
NEER is a developer of an integrated real-time water management platform that leverages machine learning to enhance the management of drinking water distribution, sewer, and stormwater collection systems. The platform aims to identify leaks and predict potential failures within these critical infrastructure systems. By combining real-time modeling with predictive asset management technology, NEER enables water utility operators and municipalities to effectively plan and manage their water systems. This proactive approach helps prevent water damage and minimizes the substantial economic costs associated with repairs and maintenance.
Kwema develops wearable personal security devices and software that connect individuals, particularly women, with immediate help during emergencies. The flagship product is a smart badge reel featuring a discreet duress button that allows users to call for assistance without drawing attention. The system can notify friends, family, and nearby community members, and it integrates with private and public security networks to provide rapid responses. Additional offerings include software for building safer communities, automated roll‑call during evacuations, and seamless integration with existing safety protocols. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Disruptel, established in 2017 and based in St Louis, Missouri, specializes in developing a cloud-based platform that recognizes content within images and videos. This platform, powered by voice-enabled AI utilizing computer vision and natural language processing, allows users to query visual content, purchase products seen on-screen, and enhances customer experience for partnered streaming services, device manufacturers, and operating systems.
Flipstik is a manufacturer of innovative phone accessories designed to enhance hands-free functionality for smartphones. The company's flagship product features a patented, reusable adhesive that allows phones to adhere to nearly any flat surface, such as mirrors, windows, or desks, without leaving marks. Utilizing technology inspired by NASA, Flipstik offers a device that functions as a kickstand, wall mount, and selfie stick. This versatile accessory enables users to engage in various activities, including watching videos, taking selfies, and utilizing GPS, all while keeping their hands free. Flipstik's solution caters to the growing demand for practical and stylish phone accessories, making everyday tasks more convenient.
Bloom Beauty Brand
Grant in 2020
Bloom Beauty Brand is a beauty-tech company that develops technology-driven, all-natural hair wellness products for women with textured hair.
ATR Thrive is a company dedicated to developing animal nutrition and digestion products aimed at ensuring healthy starts for livestock. The firm specializes in formulating solutions that enhance complete digestion, promote vigor, and improve the overall health of young animals. Its products are designed to reduce nutritional scours, minimize the need for treatments and interventions, and ultimately increase survival rates in infant livestock. By focusing on the nutritional needs of young animals, ATR Thrive plays a crucial role in supporting their growth and wellbeing.
Inclusively is a professional networking and employment platform focused on connecting job seekers with disabilities or chronic illnesses to employers committed to providing workplace accommodations. Its technology-driven approach aims to drive employment within the disability community, aligning human dignity with economic urgency.
Well Principled
Grant in 2020
Well Principled Corp. is an artificial intelligence management consulting firm based in St. Louis, Missouri, specializing in optimizing marketing and supply chain strategies for retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands. Founded in 2018, the company leverages advanced algorithmic technology to predict customer buying behavior and provide actionable insights derived from established business theories and contemporary AI methodologies. Well Principled offers a streamlined alternative to traditional optimization methods that often rely on extensive analyst teams and custom development projects. Its software integrates diverse data sources to identify key business drivers, enabling clients to enhance customer retention, refine pricing strategies, and improve overall operational efficiency. By delivering clear, theory-backed plans of action, Well Principled empowers organizations to achieve growth and better manage their marketing and supply chain processes.
Bold Xchange
Grant in 2020
Bold Xchange is a curated marketplace that simplifies the process of discovering and supporting Black-owned businesses. It offers a handpicked selection of products from vetted Black-owned brands, ensuring quality and authenticity. The company stands out by providing on-camera product reviews for transparency, and guaranteeing fast shipping for every order, making it a convenient choice for both individual shoppers and corporate gifters.
LabsLand is a provider of remote laboratory services aimed at companies, educational institutions, and universities. The company operates a global network of real STEM laboratories, allowing users to access and operate actual laboratory equipment remotely. This innovative platform combines software and hardware tools to facilitate ultraconcurrent lab development and real-time access to laboratory resources. By enabling remote interaction with real devices, LabsLand enhances learning and collaboration opportunities for students and professionals alike, bridging geographical gaps and expanding access to essential scientific resources.
ServiceTarget
Grant in 2020
ServiceTarget provides nocode software, knowledge management, knowledge base, search, discovery, content management system, customer experience, and SaaS services.
Stratodyne
Convertible Note in 2020
Stratodyne is a developer of autonomous smart balloons that specialize in high-resolution aerial surveillance. The company utilizes these balloons to capture multispectral imagery, which is analyzed to assist users in predicting vegetation changes, monitoring assets, and detecting threats in real-time. By integrating machine learning algorithms to enhance the quality of the captured images, Stratodyne enables farmers and municipal agencies to incorporate aerial insights into their operations, thereby improving decision-making and operational efficiency.
Mission Control
Seed Round in 2020
Mission Control GG, Inc. is a mobile application designed to facilitate recreational esports leagues for gamers, akin to local adult sports leagues. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri, the platform allows users to join leagues with friends or participate in those organized by local entities. Mission Control provides comprehensive league management solutions, including scheduling, score validation, and champion determination. It also serves as a forum for league members, enhancing community engagement. Organizations such as community groups, colleges, and LAN centers can utilize Mission Control to host various game titles, attract participants, and streamline their esports operations, fostering a vibrant gaming community.
Hum is a supply chain technology company specializing in the development of wireless sensors for the railroad and trucking industries. Their innovative sensors provide predictive insights into the health of railcars and locomotives, enabling clients to anticipate mechanical failures and track asset locations effectively. By integrating advanced wireless technology and predictive analytics, Hum's solutions enhance operational efficiency, reduce the risk of derailments, and optimize maintenance management. This approach not only improves safety but also helps control inventory costs, making supply chains smarter and more reliable.
Scopio, LLC is an innovative image search engine and licensing platform based in New York, founded in 2015. It connects photographers and visual artists with potential customers, forming a vast online community of diverse talent from 190 countries. The platform allows users to license trending images and videos from social media, enabling companies, brands, non-governmental organizations, and event organizers to build libraries of visual user-generated content. Scopio utilizes artificial intelligence to streamline the process of searching for, licensing, and publishing images and videos, while also simplifying the copyright management of these assets. By facilitating the connection between artists and clients, Scopio aims to increase accessibility to quality visual content on a global scale.
WayLit specializes in immigration services, leveraging Artificial Intelligence technology to streamline processes for employers and their foreign national employees. Its software enables centralized management of immigration-related activities, providing clients with visibility into tasks and data-driven decision-making capabilities.
TCARE, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a caregiver support software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution aimed at preventing family caregiver burnout. Founded in 2017 and based in Saint Louis, Missouri, TCARE offers a cloud-based technology suite that allows care professionals to assess risk factors associated with caregiver burnout and implement timely interventions. Its platform serves various stakeholders, including organizations, care professionals, and family caregivers across the United States. By providing an evidence-based support program, TCARE not only aids in delaying or preventing nursing home placements but also helps reduce long-term care claims for Medicaid and life insurance carriers.
Founded in 2018, Customily is a St. Louis-based e-commerce platform that enables customers to personalize products online. It integrates with businesses to offer product customization, bridging the gap between customer ideas and manufacturing processes while reducing production costs and time.
Roo Storage is an online platform based in Columbia, Missouri, that facilitates the sharing economy within the storage industry. Founded in 2017, it connects individuals and businesses with available space to those in need of storage solutions. By allowing homeowners to monetize extra space, Roo Storage enables them to earn passive income while providing affordable storage options to renters in their communities. The platform caters to various needs, including warehouse use, moving, and relocation services, thereby creating a convenient marketplace for both storage providers and seekers. Through its innovative approach, Roo Storage enhances community engagement and helps individuals leverage their existing assets for financial benefit.
Provider Pool
Grant in 2019
Provider Pool Co. is an online labor marketplace focused on the healthcare sector, established in 2018 and headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri. The company facilitates connections between healthcare organizations and professionals through a tech-enabled platform that automates the hiring, recruiting, and contracting processes. By utilizing advanced matching technology powered by artificial intelligence, Provider Pool efficiently pairs hospitals with nursing professionals and other healthcare workers, catering to both short-term and long-term staffing requirements. The platform not only streamlines staffing and recruitment for healthcare organizations but also offers educational pathways for non-degree healthcare workers, enabling them to advance their careers and improve their qualifications.
AUDRA operates as a womenswear brand. AUDRA is clothing the dynamic woman in effortless beauty for all the roles she plays in life.
Loro is a smart personalized companion for wheelchair users to navigate safely and to communicate efficiently. Loro will enhance physical abilities by empowering users with more than one way to interact with their environments and loved ones and how they communicate with others.
Healthy Hip Hop
Grant in 2019
Healthy Hip Hop is an online platform that combines hip-hop culture with innovative technology and education. It offers curated content for children and families, aiming to improve focus, engagement, and behavior through live streaming music and video content.
Planetarians
Grant in 2019
Planetarians is a US-based Climate/FoodTech company developing affordable, healthy plant-based proteins through ingredient innovation. It focuses on an ingredient technology system that upcycles food by-products and solid waste into high-protein fiber ingredients, enabling the creation of alternative meat products and carbon-negative meat substitutes. Its processes repurpose spent soybeans from oil extraction and spent yeast from beer fermentation to produce natural protein and fiber that can fortify a range of foods. The company positions its technology to advance sustainable protein production and reduce waste while expanding plant-based options.
Lux and Nyx is a fashion accessories company that specializes in designing and retailing high-quality, ethically manufactured handbags. Their products are crafted from leather and fiber, featuring innovative designs such as lightweight, water-resistant, convertible compartments for water bottles and shoes, catering to multifunctional needs at an affordable price point. The company is committed to sustainability and social responsibility, ensuring their products are eco-friendly and produced ethically.
Clockwork AI
Grant in 2019
Clockwork AI is a developer of advanced financial modeling software that leverages artificial intelligence to streamline financial planning and analysis for small businesses. Its platform generates real-time financial models and cash flow forecasts, allowing users to create intelligent projections quickly, in a matter of minutes rather than days. By enabling businesses to customize assumptions and collaborate effectively, Clockwork AI simplifies the process of scenario analysis, eliminating the need for cumbersome spreadsheets and multiple platforms. The software is designed to support the financial needs of growing businesses, making it easier for them to navigate their financial landscape.
Edison Agrosciences
Grant in 2019
Edison Agrosciences, Inc. is an agricultural biotechnology company based in Durham, North Carolina, established in 2013. It specializes in developing innovative biotechnological solutions for the production of plant-based industrial materials, particularly focusing on alternative rubber crops. The company employs advanced computational breeding and agronomic techniques to enhance rubber concentration in underutilized plant parts, thereby improving per-acre yields. Edison Agrosciences aims to provide sustainable natural rubber sourced from alternative sunflower crops, catering to consumer, medical, and industrial markets. With a growing intellectual property portfolio and a commitment to forming strategic partnerships, the company seeks to mitigate risks associated with pilot-scale crop and product validation while driving advancements in sustainable biomaterials.
Adalo is a no-code application development platform founded in 2018 and headquartered in Missouri, United States. The company aims to democratize app creation by enabling individuals, regardless of their technical expertise, to develop mobile and web applications easily. Adalo's user-friendly interface allows users to build applications by assembling components, similar to creating a slide deck, without the need for coding skills. This approach empowers makers, from startups to established enterprises, to bring their ideas to life without the financial burden of hiring developers. By providing tools and resources for every stage of the app development journey, Adalo supports a diverse range of creators in realizing their projects.
PenPath is a Business Intelligence Solutions for Marketing and Ecommerce Teams.
Marketing teams rely on PenPath daily to make data-driven decisions in order to sustain scalable growth. We offer professional-grade technology, service, and guidance. With PenPath, leaders can automate their entire reporting workflows and leverage all their data to answers critical business questions.
Key2Enable is an EdTech company specializing in assistive technology designed for individuals with severe mental, intellectual, and physical disabilities. The company has developed a multifunctional keyboard that empowers users with physical, motor, and cognitive challenges to effectively engage with technology. This innovative keyboard facilitates alternative communication and cognitive stimulation, allowing users who cannot use traditional computers to integrate seamlessly. Key2Enable's solutions aim to enhance autonomy, privacy, and overall quality of life for individuals with disabilities, promoting inclusivity and engagement in both educational and therapeutic settings. By fostering interactions between children with and without disabilities, Key2Enable contributes to a more adaptive learning environment.
Phas3 is a digital health company dedicated to enhancing access to cardiac rehabilitation and improving recovery outcomes for patients. The company collaborates with cardiac rehab programs, health systems, and critical access hospitals to deliver cost-effective and reimbursable cardiac rehab services. Its software platform facilitates virtual visits, creates individualized care plans, provides tailored exercise prescriptions, and offers comprehensive education to patients. By focusing on increasing participation in cardiovascular recovery programs, Phas3 aims to streamline the rehabilitation process and support better health outcomes for individuals recovering from cardiac events.
FastDemocracy
Grant in 2019
FastDemocracy is a company that specializes in revolutionizing bill tracking through its streamlined, user-friendly platform. The platform offers a unique suite of tools designed to empower individuals, organizations, and businesses to manage their government relations strategies effectively. By providing data-driven analytics, collaborative communications, and workflow tools, FastDemocracy enables users to stay informed about politics and take action towards policy change.
iSite Media, LLC is a St. Louis-based company specializing in advertising and marketing services through innovative digital display technology. Established in 2015 and formerly known as Sitting Duck Advertising, the company focuses on delivering impactful brand promotions via a digital display network situated in restrooms. This unique positioning enables iSite Media to effectively engage consumers in a private setting, enhancing message recall and relevance. By leveraging location flexibility, the company bridges the gap between content and consumer, ensuring that advertising reaches the appropriate audience in a compelling manner. Since its inception, iSite Media has prioritized high-level engagement, recognizing the importance of targeting the right viewers for successful media campaigns. In 2017, it rebranded to underscore its commitment to modern advertising solutions.
Mavity
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Mavity is an AI-driven platform designed for creative teams, sales development representatives (SDRs), and marketers. It streamlines workflows from project requests to final asset delivery by combining intelligent task management, automated brief processing, and AI-generated content. This enables teams to focus on driving results while Mavity handles the heavy lifting.
HomeTraq is an online brokerage platform that connects homebuyers with local real estate agents and enables on-demand property showings. The service allows users to arrange in-person or video tours quickly, typically within minutes, and supports navigating financing options while clarifying the overall home-buying process, thereby streamlining the experience and reducing the time and effort required to view properties. The company was co-founded in 2017 by Mark Gorman and Brett Daniell in St. Louis, Missouri.
V15Able is an online employment service platform helping people with disabilities gain employment. V15Able empowers people with disabilities to showcase their talents to those who want to hire them. By showing that their disabilities do not define them, V15Able is making it easier for employers to better make the decision to hire disabled workers.
WIFIPLUG
Pre Seed Round in 2019
WIFIPLUG is a Leeds-based company that develops smart home devices, including an app-controlled smart plug and smart light switch designed to automate lights and household electronics and help manage energy use. The company enables remote control via a mobile app and real-time energy monitoring, and supports voice assistant integrations with major platforms such as Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and IFTTT. It offers an open application programming interface for easy B2B integration and custom development, positioning the product for both consumer and business use. WIFIPLUG emphasizes energy efficiency and cost savings through features powered by machine learning and data insights, and has pursued patents related to automatic energy savings and home security using machine learning. The company is headquartered in Leeds, United Kingdom, with an additional office in St. Louis, United States.