Capital Innovators

Capital Innovators is an accelerator firm established in 2010 and located in Saint Louis, Missouri. The firm operates an accelerator program that offers $50,000 in seed funding, along with project-based mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs. Over a 12-week period, participating startups receive valuable resources, networking opportunities, and potential follow-on funding that can range from $250,000 to $1 million. The program is designed to support early-stage companies by providing the necessary guidance and connections to foster growth and development in their respective markets.

Henry Chi

Investor

Brian Dixon

COO

Frank Hopper

Managing Director

Adam Jendrisak

Associate

Judy Sindecuse

Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Partner

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Farm to Flame Energy

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Farm to Flame Energy produces biomass-powered generators created to use one or two feedstocks to power their engines. Founded in 2018, it offers electrical generators, ongoing fueling, monitoring service, and blockchain-based application, enabling clients to remotely access generators.

Fazit

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Fazit is an online store that provides face patch products. They offer face products that include a zit zapper with patches, a nose pore patch, a body breakout patch, a nose pore patch and zit zapper combo pack, a duo zit zapper, a post-blemish patch, and an ingrown hair bikini patch.

SOBI Analytics

Seed Round in 2022
Sobi Analytics gives you access to all the information you need to make strategic business decisions. Our Analytics Engine gathers data from a range of sources, sorts it, analyzes it and formats it to produce Business Sector Metrics in real-time.

Campfare

Seed Round in 2022
Campfare offers fully-hydrated, ready-to-eat camping meals which are chef crafted, delicious and not freeze dried.

oneKIN

Seed Round in 2022
oneKIN is an online marketplace exposing consumers to a retail experience curated by culture and deeply rooted in inclusiveness.

KADRI

Seed Round in 2022
KADRI Clothing offers adventure-tactical clothing for women.

Wellness Wins

Seed Round in 2022
Wellness Wins provides a customer relationship management system built for mental health therapists and wellness centers that operate private group practices and employ several therapists.

SOBI Analytics

Seed Round in 2022
Sobi Analytics gives you access to all the information you need to make strategic business decisions. Our Analytics Engine gathers data from a range of sources, sorts it, analyzes it and formats it to produce Business Sector Metrics in real-time.

Purfresh Clean

Series A in 2021
Purfresh, Inc. specializes in developing advanced controlled atmosphere systems and live data tracking solutions for the international transport of perishable goods in refrigerated ocean containers. The company offers ozone-based protection solutions aimed at enhancing the quality of cargo arrivals and provides monitoring software for real-time visibility. Its technology is applicable to a wide range of commodities, including fruits such as avocados, blueberries, and citrus, as well as vegetables and other perishables. Established in 1996 and headquartered in Hayward, California, Purfresh serves a diverse clientele, including growers, ocean carriers, packers, shippers, importers, and exporters across 32 countries. In addition to its core offerings, Purfresh Wine focuses on utilizing ozone technology to improve winemaking quality and address smoke taint issues caused by wildfires, representing a significant challenge for the wine industry. The company's systems also cater to environments requiring sanitation, effectively eliminating harmful pathogens and odors from indoor spaces.

Tunedly

Seed Round in 2021
Tunedly is a live collaboration music production platform designed to connect musicians with a network of hand-picked session artists. It was founded to address the challenges faced by aspiring musicians who may lack the resources or connections necessary to produce high-quality music. By facilitating collaborations among artists, Tunedly helps users uncover new opportunities for exposure and success in the music industry. The platform enables musicians to bring their creative visions to life by providing access to skilled professionals and a supportive community.

Eggschain

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Eggschain LLC, founded in 2018 and based in Austin, Texas, specializes in developing blockchain solutions and a suite of tools aimed at enhancing the eggs-freezing process. The company has created a mobile application that facilitates communication related to egg freezing, providing education and support to women throughout the procedure. This application empowers users by allowing them to establish a digital, trackable identity for their frozen eggs, thereby enhancing peace of mind before, during, and after the eggs-freezing experience.

Saasuma

Venture Round in 2020
Saasuma Inc. provides mobile and desktop application software for users to search across clouds and devices from a single search box .The company is based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Allosense Inc.

Convertible Note in 2020
Allosense delivers an easy user experience for integrating smart sensors and analyzing data. We design and manufacture "always connected" asset trackers that use satellite, cellular, and mesh connectivity. Our trackers incorporate a suite of sensors for monitoring high-value assets in real-time.

indiFIT

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Developer of a fitness platform designed to help fitness & wellness instructors host online workout classes. The company's platform provides fitness instructors with the ability to offer in-person and virtual classes independently of a fitness studio or gym, enabling trainers to earn more by hosting independent classes.

Keydabra

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Artificial Intelligence, SaaS

Tame the Beast

Series A in 2020
At TAME the BEAST® we create men's grooming products with arousing scents and energizing properties. We also know a thing or two about being a man.

Drive Software Solutions

Venture Round in 2020
Drive Software Solutions Ltd develops and offers fleet management and leasing software that supports vehicle management requirements. The company’s software provides asset management solutions. The features of the software include customer management, finance; fleet administration; reporting; rentals; workshop and stores monitoring; workflow management; mobility; leasing and quotations; credit management; complaints; and acquisitions and disposals. Additionally, the company offers consultancy services to the clients is to support the implementation of the software. Drive Software Solutions Ltd was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Stevenage, United Kingdom.

Hidrent Inc.

Seed Round in 2020
Hidrent helps firefighters supplement their incomes during their 20 off-duty days each month by connecting them with people looking for a safe, trustworthy and reliable handyman.

W9manager

Seed Round in 2020
W9manager helps companies simplify and automate the entire W-9/1099 process from vendor onboarding through 1099 issuance. Companies can request electronic W-9s and store them all in one place. Its guided reportability process with contextual help will help users determine the reportability of vendor payments.

AGOGIE

Seed Round in 2020
AGOGIE, LLC designs, manufactures, and sells resistance pants for men and women. The company offers daily wear and sportswear pants. It sells its products online. The company is based in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Mylestones

Seed Round in 2020
Mylestones is a social application aimed at helping seniors create, store, and share their life stories. The platform utilizes a guided approach, offering a comprehensive 165-question framework that spans from childhood to adulthood, allowing seniors to reflect on significant moments in their lives. During video calls, typically facilitated by a loved one, seniors answer these questions, and the application records the conversation along with video footage of all participants. This recorded narrative is then compiled into a life story that can be shared with family and friends. Mylestones addresses the growing issue of social isolation among seniors by enabling meaningful connections and preserving cherished memories, turning routine video chats into valuable storytelling experiences.

OmniValley

Pre Seed Round in 2020
OmniValley, Inc. operates as an online community for startup and investors seeking connections to entrepreneurial ecosystems. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Madison, Wisconsin.

FastDemocracy

Seed Round in 2020
FastDemocracy is revolutionizing bill tracking with a streamlined, user-friendly platform. Our unique suite of tools empowers individuals, organizations, and businesses to take control of their government relations strategy and helps them be effective advocates for policy change.

SpenDebt

Pre Seed Round in 2019
• SpenDebt is a financial technology company designed to assist people to pay off debt or bills, leveraging micropayments (i.e. $1.00) through every day transactions. As a customer spends, a predefined amount is automatically added to the transaction, then those micropayments are added up and submitted as a monthly payment. SpenDebt makes debt or bill repayment automatic and creates discipline, providing on time payments that reduce consumer’s account balance over time and improves their financial health.

Native AI

Seed Round in 2019
Native is creating a transparent and sustainable food supply chain. Our software helps seed/genetics companies, growers, and CPG's manage their data, digitize their supply chains, and acquire 1st-party consumer insights. The result of this is cleaner labels, reduced costs, and more profits as our customers provide traceable ingredients that meet the increasing expectations of consumers and regulators.

ROUND2

Seed Round in 2019
Finding the right sporting goods can be time consuming and complex, not to mention expensive. So we reimagined a better way. We eliminated the need to search several sites and scroll through irrelevant results to find the perfect sporting goods. ROUND2, an AI-powered sporting goods platform connects youth athletes to affordable gear by aggregating goods from the top online retailers and brands and displaying the best results based on the individual athletes needs. We launched a year ago and have helped thousands of athletes find the gear for them. Backed by a top 5% accelerator (Capital Innovators, Winter 2019), we were founded in '18 by former pro athletes who realized how difficult it was to find high-quality sports gear online for the right prices. Since launching the marketplace, thousands have joined our community and contributed to our mission of making sporting goods more affordable.

Outside360

Seed Round in 2019
Outside360 operates as a peer-to-peer marketplace that connects hosts and users through online listings for outdoor recreational opportunities. Its listings center on making private lands and outdoor experiences more accessible. The company is driven by a mission to help individuals share their wisdom or piece of paradise with outdoor enthusiasts of every kind. Outside360 was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.

AdStash

Seed Round in 2019
AdStash is a digital signage platform that utilizes programmatic advertising to generate a new revenue stream for businesses. Its services are dedicated to helping businesses of all sizes easily generate new streams of income. The company specializes in developing tools to empower businesses to generate extra income and provide exceptional value to their visitors and customers. AdStash device and app help customers transform their digital screens into revenue-generating content and ad delivery systems.

Kwema

Seed Round in 2019
Kwema, Inc. develops a device that connects women in danger with immediate help through security services. The company also develops software for building safer communities for women. It activates through fashionable bracelets or application, notify friends and family and community of application users close to location, and gets responses from private or public security services within network. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Youthful LLC

Seed Round in 2019
Youthful LLC is an education technology company based in New York that specializes in financial education and entrepreneurship training for young people. Established in 2013, the company offers a range of programs aimed at promoting financial literacy and empowering youth. Its key offerings include the Financial Freedom tool, which provides college planning solutions, and the My Own Business Challenge curriculum, designed to teach financial education and entrepreneurship skills. Youthful LLC adopts a socially responsible approach by reinvesting a portion of its earnings into the communities it serves, specifically through youth college scholarships. The company is committed to making a positive impact by fostering collaboration, compassion, and contribution within its operations.

Provider Pool

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Provider Pool Co. is an online labor marketplace dedicated to the healthcare sector, founded in 2018 and based in Saint Louis, Missouri. The platform serves as a community for healthcare professionals, connecting them with healthcare organizations through a technology-driven marketplace. It streamlines the processes of hiring, recruiting, and contracting, thus enhancing the efficiency of staffing for healthcare providers. By utilizing advanced matching technology powered by artificial intelligence, Provider Pool effectively pairs hospitals with suitable nursing professionals for both short-term and long-term staffing needs. This approach not only facilitates direct access to local nursing talent but also helps healthcare organizations save time and reduce costs associated with recruitment.

HomeTraq

Seed Round in 2019
HomeTraq is an online brokerage platform that connects potential homebuyer with a local real agent as well as schedules property showings. The platform offers on-demand in-person or video showing which enables users to schedule a home showing within three to five minutes. It helps navigate financial options without confusing language as well as assists home buyers understand the entire process of buying property. In 2017, Mark Gorman, Brett Daniell co-founded the company in St Louis, Missouri.

Narya Security

Convertible Note in 2018
Narya Security is a reliable, one-click-recovery solution for Ransomware infections. It leverages proprietary machine learning algorithms to identify, extract and manage encryption keys, decrypt encrypted data, unlock paralyzed IT assets and remove Ransomware infection traces in minutes, with a single click.

Keen Bean Inc.

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Keen Bean Organics is a digitally native, direct-to-consumer, baby food brand by parents for parents. Think cold-pressed juice meets baby food with superfoods+probiotics. Even the pickiest of (tiny) eaters, deserve to be nourished with the healthiest and cleanest ingredients. - Keen Bean Organics was the Most Funded Baby Food project on Kickstarter ever | 2017 - Completed Food Evolutions Accelerator by Ebro Foods/GREY | Spring 2018 - Completed Capital Innovators Accelerator (Top 10 ranked accelerator 4 years in a row | 6 companies chosen out of 450+ applicants) | Fall 2018.

Gluetech

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Gluetech, Inc. is a software development company founded in 1998 and based in East Hampton, New York. The company specializes in providing real-time insights and transparency of financial data through its flagship product, Dataprobe. This software offers features that control, track, and enhance metadata financial models, while also automating regulatory compliance within the financial operating environment. Dataprobe is designed to automate the tracking of data flows for various business processes, facilitating auditing, compliance, and data quality management without disrupting existing operations. The solution has been validated by large financial organizations and incorporates advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain to ensure robust performance and security.

Tame the Beast

Seed Round in 2018
At TAME the BEAST® we create men's grooming products with arousing scents and energizing properties. We also know a thing or two about being a man.

Obe

Seed Round in 2018
Obe, Inc. is a company based in Sonora, California, founded in 2014, that specializes in developing innovative solutions for pet health and wellness. The company offers a smart food and water bowl, known as ProBowl, which tracks dogs' eating and drinking habits and compares this data to their baseline. This bowl features a smart base that connects via Wi-Fi and is designed for durability and ease of cleaning. Obe’s digital wellness platform also provides veterinarians and pet owners with real-time consumption data, enabling them to make informed decisions regarding nutrition and health care. This proactive approach aids in preventative care and early diagnosis of potential health issues, ultimately promoting healthier and happier lives for pets.

Jubel

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Jubel, Inc. develops a trip planning platform for adventurous travelers. It offers a multi-destination experiential trip that helps users to have a complete travel experiences for their budget and style. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Chula Vista, California.

Vetty

Seed Round in 2017
Vetty, Inc. is a company that specializes in creating an artificial intelligence-based employee verification platform tailored for gig-economy marketplaces and enterprises. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, Vetty offers a mobile and desktop platform that facilitates identity and background verification during the hiring process. The platform includes various checks such as identity verification, criminal background checks, credential assessments, financial checks, driving record evaluations, and drug testing. By serving industries like hospitality, technology, financial services, healthcare, and staffing, Vetty aims to enhance hiring efficiency while reducing risks associated with remote hiring. Additionally, the platform empowers job seekers by providing them with access to their background information, thereby supporting their skill development in alignment with current labor market demands.

Clever Real Estate

Seed Round in 2017
Clever Real Estate company that specializes in the fields of commercial real estate and online marketplace. It offers a software platform that guides its users through the process of interviewing real estate agents to find the right one for them. The company was founded in 2017 and headquartered in St Louis, Missouri.

Anchor

Seed Round in 2017
Anchor is your on-demand friend with a boat. By downloading the Anchor Passenger app, you are only a few taps away from an adventure on the water. Private boat owner's are cruising nearby ready to pick you up dockside... We turn your boat into your business. Taking an "education first" approach, Anchor is providing all of the licensing necessary to turn boat owners in the certified Captains free of charge.

Tunedly

Seed Round in 2017
Tunedly is a live collaboration music production platform designed to connect musicians with a network of hand-picked session artists. It was founded to address the challenges faced by aspiring musicians who may lack the resources or connections necessary to produce high-quality music. By facilitating collaborations among artists, Tunedly helps users uncover new opportunities for exposure and success in the music industry. The platform enables musicians to bring their creative visions to life by providing access to skilled professionals and a supportive community.

Smart Screen

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Smart Screen is an automated onboarding and screening solution delivering fast, affordable, and highly personalized background checks. They allow organizations to reduce risk through screening of employees, contractors, and suppliers using their intuitive, low-cost, secure, and compliant platform.

RippleNami

Seed Round in 2017
RippleNami frees users from information silos, making big data relevant, decipherable and actionable. The cloud-based, device-agnostic and cost-effective platform can be customized to control access to valuable data with specific profiles and permission levels. The only traceability and transparency solution of its kind, RippleNami helps deliver real-time information on any device, allowing users the power to easily solve problems, make critical decisions and collaborate like never before.

MathBRIX

Seed Round in 2017
MathBRIX is a for-profit EdTech business, with initial support from the National Science Foundation Small Business Research Program (NSF/SBIR). The venture is developing a SaaS math program for children 3-8, which emphasizes higher-order thinking skills and concept acquisition. Children are guided through visual puzzles and games designed to help them see the big ideas behind math, rather than memorize facts. Virtual toy building bricks take the place of traditional manipulatives, with studs on the surface representing numeric value. The platform adjusts to each child's level and comes with a suite of analytics that track learning outcomes. Off computer hands-on projects further extend learning. The MathBRIX mission is to create new learning technologies that will make a significant social and economic impact over time. For the US to remain a world economic leader, all children must be able to think mathematically and problem-solve. Children behind in kindergarten, often stay behind through the remaining school years. Only 40% of U.S. fourth grade students are deemed proficient on national math assessments. Early intervention is key. The visual strategies are derived from the federally-funded Comprehensive School Mathematics Program. Twenty years of research found CSMP students had greater ability to solve novel math problems. CSMP was effective with the gifted as well as the learning challenged. MathBRIX testing with over 500 students confirms high student engagement, feasibility, promise of learning. A larger test is underway in 34 districts nation-wide. In 2018, pre-school and parent education components will be developed with the Parents as Teachers National Center.

Soozie's Doozies, LLC

Seed Round in 2017
Soozie's Doozies, LLC engages in baking cookies. It offers refrigerated cookie dough pouches, cookie dough, butter cookies, butter shortbread, and baked cookie tins. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Union, Missouri.

Collaborata

Seed Round in 2017
Collaborata, Inc. operates a crowdfunding marketplace for market research. The company's online platform enables co-sponsoring of market research projects by connecting researcher clients and suppliers to shape and launch transformative insights projects. It offers syndicated sharing service to find projects that fill critical business needs and custom concierge service to have project placed with the right expert. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

ROWViGOR

Seed Round in 2017
ROWViGOR, LLC is a company that specializes in designing and developing mobile application software focused on rowing-based fitness experiences. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Louisiana, Colorado, ROWViGOR offers a range of services including live and archived fitness classes, data tracking, and competitive games. The company's platform features a production-quality studio that allows users to access various content options, both live and on demand. Additionally, ROWViGOR provides a solution for gyms and studios to create virtual boutique rowing studios, enhancing the overall fitness experience with engaging and innovative workouts.

Rozzy Learning Company

Seed Round in 2017
Rozzy Learning Company mission is to bring hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) programs and resources to young learners and teachers to promote curiosity, critical thinking skills, and exploration. They focus on STEAM careers because they are the fastest growing, highest paying jobs in the world. By introducing kids to STEAM early on, you are setting them up for success in and outside of school. Unlike other STEAM companies, they have affordable programs that don‘t require expensive technology or materials. Bonus? Their programs fit into teachers’ busy schedules!

Pico

Seed Round in 2017
Pico is a data-driven fan marketing platform. We are a channel-agnostic SaaS platform that identifies fans across all digital channels, continually add data about them, and create lifetime value by making data-driven business decisions. Our technology is trusted by more than 50 sports giants from over 10 leagues in Europe, USA, Asia, South Africa, and South America.

Stratifund

Seed Round in 2016
Stratifund is a web-based educational platform for equity crowdfunding investors and early stage companies. It offers research reports to help investors determine whether or not an equity crowdfunded offer makes sense for them. The platform combines independent research reports and a proprietary rating system to help individuals make informed investment decisions. Stratifund was launched in 2016 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Collabra

Seed Round in 2016
Collabra Innovations, LLC provides Collabra, an online tool for artists to create, collaborate, and share their material. Its tool enables members to upload or record tracks direct to Collabra, connect and share across their existing social networks, and provide the potential for fan feedback from the digital studio. The company is based in Louisville, Kentucky.

Appbase

Seed Round in 2016
Appbase.io is a hosted developer API for consuming JSON data streams with ElasticSearch. It allows developers to build reactive apps with data streams; and stream document updates, search results, and filters.

Sunstation USA

Seed Round in 2016
Sunstation USA specializes in the manufacturing of eco-friendly, all-natural sunscreen dispensers designed to prevent sunburns and skin cancer. Their products are weather-resistant and touch-free, offering broad-spectrum sunscreen that is accessible to the community. By providing an online retail platform, Sunstation USA enables customers to enjoy outdoor activities with peace of mind regarding sun protection. The company's focus on sustainability and health makes it a valuable resource for promoting safe sun exposure.

RippleNami

Seed Round in 2016
RippleNami frees users from information silos, making big data relevant, decipherable and actionable. The cloud-based, device-agnostic and cost-effective platform can be customized to control access to valuable data with specific profiles and permission levels. The only traceability and transparency solution of its kind, RippleNami helps deliver real-time information on any device, allowing users the power to easily solve problems, make critical decisions and collaborate like never before.

Heartbeat Technologies

Seed Round in 2016
Heartbeat Technologies LTD. specializes in developing mobile applications for real-time analysis of hemodynamic parameters. The company offers several applications, including HeartBeat, which processes data from standard pulse oximeters to display critical hemodynamic metrics; MediBeat Pro, designed for healthcare professionals to monitor patient cardiovascular performance remotely; and MediBeat, which facilitates detailed monitoring of cardiovascular system functions. Additionally, Beatness is a fitness application that tracks hemodynamic parameters like continuous blood pressure and calculates calorie consumption along with other fitness metrics. Heartbeat’s technology enables doctors, nurses, and patients to manage care effectively and reduce hospital readmissions by utilizing an algorithm that works with readily available monitoring devices. Based in Atlit, Israel, Heartbeat Technologies operates as a subsidiary of X-Cardio Corp. KK.

SchoolTube

Venture Round in 2016
SchoolTube is a video sharing platform that allows K-12 students and teachers to watch and share educational video content. It has registered users representing over 70,000+ K-12 schools, and we're on our way to full representation in all US schools in 2019. SchoolTube videos reach hundreds of thousands of people each day around the globe. SchoolTube supports the U.S. market of 5 million teachers and 55 million students (plus 1.4 billion students worldwide!) – with over 600,000 student and educator videos from across the globe.

Greetabl

Seed Round in 2016
Greetabl makes it incredibly easy to send unique and personalized gifts that your people will love. In a few clicks, turn your photos into a greeting card that doubles as a gift box. Select from gift cards, chocolates and more to complete your perfect gift (starting at $20!).

BenMedica

Angel Round in 2016
BenMedica, LLC, founded in 2012 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, operates the BenConnect platform, which integrates with existing electronic prescribing and health record systems. This platform enhances communication between insurers, providers, and patients at the point of care, allowing for informed decisions regarding drug benefits. By providing real-time access to pharmacy benefit information and clinical data, BenMedica facilitates collaboration between insurers and prescribers without disrupting office workflows. The company aims to improve formulary awareness and reduce inefficiencies in prescription decision-making, ultimately lowering healthcare costs for patients and providers.

Semantix

Seed Round in 2016
Semantix is a Silicon Valley-based artificial intelligence company. Leveraging proprietary algorithms and a powerful data warehouse of clinical notes for training machine learning models, Semantix is delivering the next generation of medical coding technology for providers and payers.

Riley’s Organics

Seed Round in 2016
Riley’s Organics, They believe in being good corporate citizens and good global citizens and good human beings. They believe that doing the right thing sometimes is harder, but it is worth it.

MojiLab

Seed Round in 2016
Emoji studio & digital sticker agency

QuantiModo

Seed Round in 2016
QuantiModo consists of a website and suite of mobile applications and browser extensions that collect and aggregates data from a wide array of life-tracking apps and devices. Through the analysis of data on symptoms, diet, sleep, exercise, weather, medication, and anything else, it can then tell you what you can do to maximize your health and happiness.

GiftAMeal

Seed Round in 2016
GiftAMeal is a mobile application that addresses hunger by providing a meal to someone in need each time a user takes a photo at a partner restaurant. The platform encourages social engagement by allowing users to share these photos on social media, which results in additional meal donations. By partnering with restaurants, GiftAMeal facilitates a simple and effective way for users to contribute to their communities while enjoying their dining experiences. Through this innovative approach, the application aims to combat hunger and create a positive social impact.

Alphachannel

Seed Round in 2016
Alphachannel, Inc. is a New York-based company that facilitates connections between brand marketers and production partners to develop technology-driven marketing content. Founded in 2015, Alphachannel serves as a CMO-enablement tool, allowing brands and publishers to discover innovative marketing experiences and identify top-tier vendors for various digital content formats, including virtual reality, augmented reality, and wearable technology. The platform is free for users, enabling them to request project proposals from its curated Partner Network. Once a project is awarded, Alphachannel connects the marketers with the selected vendor and collects a fee from the vendor. The company boasts a diverse ecosystem of production partners, including renowned studios and smaller, specialized firms, ensuring that marketers can quickly find and collaborate with the best production partners for their projects.

MedSocket

Seed Round in 2015
MedSocket of Missouri, Inc. provides health information technology solutions. It offers 1-CDS (1-Click Decision Support), a clinical decision support system; and 1-Search, a search engine that provides evidence-based information for clinicians. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Columbia, Missouri.

Mentor Spaces

Venture Round in 2015
Mentor Spaces, developed by Better Weekdays, Inc., is a virtual mentorship platform aimed at supporting emerging Black and Latinx professionals. The platform facilitates communication between corporate mentors and prospective employees through career interest-based groups, thereby assisting companies in their efforts to scale diversity and inclusion initiatives. Mentor Spaces is currently utilized by over 10,000 emerging leaders, helping organizations from startups to Fortune 500 companies to find, hire, and retain diverse talent. By enhancing the development of underrepresented minorities, Mentor Spaces contributes to building a diverse talent pipeline, improving employee retention, and fostering an inclusive corporate culture. Better Weekdays, founded in 2011 and based in Saint Louis, Missouri, operates this innovative platform as part of its broader online career services offering.

MedSocket

Seed Round in 2015
MedSocket of Missouri, Inc. provides health information technology solutions. It offers 1-CDS (1-Click Decision Support), a clinical decision support system; and 1-Search, a search engine that provides evidence-based information for clinicians. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Columbia, Missouri.

Need Fixed LLC

Seed Round in 2015
Need Fixed LLC, also known as Need Fixed Parts, is a St. Louis-based company that specializes in the online sale of replacement parts for smartphones and tablets. Established in 2014, the company caters primarily to repair shops across the United States, providing them with high-quality components sourced from manufacturers in China. By alleviating the challenges associated with sourcing parts, Need Fixed Parts enables repair shops to concentrate on their core competency of device repair. The company has built strong relationships with channel partners, facilitating its growth and establishment in the industry. By prioritizing quality, Need Fixed Parts has gained recognition and trust among its customers, ensuring that repair shops can confidently serve their clients with reliable, non-defective parts, thereby fostering their ongoing success.

Greetabl

Seed Round in 2015
Greetabl makes it incredibly easy to send unique and personalized gifts that your people will love. In a few clicks, turn your photos into a greeting card that doubles as a gift box. Select from gift cards, chocolates and more to complete your perfect gift (starting at $20!).

WattRunner

Seed Round in 2015
RunIQ started out as an idea shared by a few passionate individuals. An idea to change fitness data so it didn’t cage and constrain runners, but instead set them free to passionately chase down their goals. They wanted to bring an entirely new dimension to training. It was an idea so revolutionary, it launched their team into first place for the inaugural St. Louis Startup Weekend HEALTHbio in 2015. It was the idea that built the RunIQ you see here. And just like you, it’s always improving, getting smarter and stronger every day.

Invisible Girlfriend

Seed Round in 2015
Invisible Girlfriend, along with its counterpart Invisible Boyfriend, offers a unique service that allows users to create a fictional relationship. This platform enables individuals to design their invisible partner by selecting attributes such as name, age, and personality, and to engage in text chats, receive voicemails, handwritten notes, and selfies. Users can also opt for themed packages and gifts, enhancing the illusion of a genuine relationship. Conversations are managed by a team of anonymous writers, providing real-time, personalized interactions that help users practice flirting and build confidence in dating scenarios. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, Invisible Girlfriend aims to make the dating experience less awkward and more enjoyable for its users.

Spinball Sports

Seed Round in 2015
Spinball Sports LLC manufactures baseball pitching machines, automatic ball feeders, cricket bowling machines, and related parts. The company is based in Mt Vernon, Illinois.

SmartCare system

Seed Round in 2015
SmartCare Consultants, LLC provides services and technology needed to improve the quality of life and assist in providing proactive care for residents in senior communities in Missouri. It offers SmartCare Sense, a system that features discrete, non-obtrusive sensors strategically placed around the resident’s room that communicate to a receiver/processor; processes the information it receives and transmits a signal to the SmartNetwork servers in real-time making the information available to the community and family; and facilitates to view the information through a Web-based interface. The company is based in Clayton, Missouri.

CellARide

Seed Round in 2015
CellARide has built its award-winning technology from the ground up while establishing itself as a leader in client-driven solutions for automotive marketing technology. CellARide works directly with automotive manufacturers, dealer groups, national advocacy organizations and coalitions to identify and capture dynamics of consumer behavior, providing effective methods of customer engagement. CellARide provides clients with an intuitive shopper insights, compliant communications and data capture platform. CellARide’s solutions use broadly adopted mobile messaging technologies to reach consumers directly and provide real-time, actionable data for clients.

FocalCast

Seed Round in 2015
FocalCast LLC, founded in 2013 and located in St. Louis, Missouri, specializes in providing a web-based software platform for market research. The company offers interactive tools that enable global brands and marketing agencies to conduct market research effectively. Its services include the creation of stimuli and content, live annotation, project management, as well as polling and data analysis. FocalCast aims to enhance the market research process by facilitating real-time engagement and data collection.

rankedHiRe

Seed Round in 2015
rankedHiRe organizes and ranks agency talent, granting corporate recruiters inside access to job seekers who were previously hidden behind agencies’ closed doors. Recruiters take back control of the process using our powerful search algorithm, pricing tools, and skill comparisons to view the highest rated talent profiles. By viewing professionals from countless agencies while only engaging with the candidates (and agencies) that have the skills and experience they need, recruiters significantly reduce time-to-fill. Don’t worry about the agencies. They get another channel through which to market their best candidates to in-market businesses. By utilizing their existing talent networks, they place more candidates into local businesses. Everyone wins. With rankedHiRe, talent meets opportunity faster.

Bonfyre

Seed Round in 2015
Bonfyre Inc. is an employee engagement platform that focuses on enhancing employee recognition, communication, feedback, and event management. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri, Bonfyre aims to transform workplace culture by fostering camaraderie and alignment within organizations. The platform facilitates real-time insights into human resources, enabling companies to better understand and engage their workforce. Through its comprehensive suite of tools, Bonfyre is dedicated to improving employee experience and driving organizational success.

MeterGenius

Seed Round in 2015
MeterGenius, Inc., founded in 2013 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, offers a platform designed to empower homeowners to manage their electricity consumption effectively. By providing insights, analytics, and tools through a user-friendly website, MeterGenius enables consumers to track their electricity use on an hourly basis and offers tips to reduce their consumption. The company also develops custom-branded customer portals for clients, which include energy management tools, smart appliance connectivity, and a rewards program that incentivizes users to consume electricity during off-peak hours. This engagement not only helps consumers save money on their electricity bills but also fosters loyalty among users, thereby enhancing the value they bring to their electricity providers.

Love Will Inc.

Seed Round in 2015
At Love Will they provide their customers with the ability to move money around the world quickly, securely, and for little to no cost. Their mission is to help create a world where all people and all businesses, regardless of socioeconomic status, location, or industry, can participate in and enjoy the benefits of a truly frictionless, global financial system.

Dabble

Angel Round in 2015
Dabble Inc. is a community marketplace for people to teach, discover, and host affordable in-person classes in their community. It offers classes in various classes that include print making, textiles, photography, fitness, bicycles, coffee, growth, entrepreneurship, woodworking, gardening, cooking, metal arts, cocktails and spirits, writing, beer, technology, wine tasting, career, glass arts, and blogging. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

AppNotch

Seed Round in 2015
An online service that lets you build feature rich html5 and jquery based mobile sites, android and iphone apps in under 4 steps. A super fast & addictively easy way to build Apps in 2 steps. Takes less than 30 seconds. Nothing to Download or Install. No Programming Required. Just Drag & Drop. Its 100% Free. We offer new templates for users to pick and choose from to help get started with design and layout ideas.

BlueStrata EHR

Seed Round in 2015
BlueStrata EHR specializes in developing a cloud-based electronic health records software platform tailored for long-term care and resident care facilities. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, the company offers an integrated solution that combines clinical, financial, and point-of-care services, facilitating seamless data sharing across medical records and billing systems. The platform is designed for ease of use, allowing caregivers to capture accurate resident care information through intuitive touch screen kiosks, regardless of their location. As of August 1, 2018, BlueStrata EHR is a subsidiary of Mediware Information Systems, Inc.

Jobsite Unite

Seed Round in 2015
Jobsite Unite is a communication network that delivers live updates and enables constant communication between teams on construction jobsites. By harnessing mobile technology, Jobsite Unite provides project-wide access to critical information and resources needed in everyday construction operations. The ability to communicate with any member of a project or team will vastly reduce wasted time, materials, and labor. Our goal is to take the headaches out of reaching other teams. This means that project managers, superintendents and foremen will spend less time communicating schedules, changes, reassigning locations, and relocating equipment while empowering employees with the vital information they need for day to day operations. Information exchange and data capture done directly in the field greatly reduces strain on building projects both large and small.

HIPAAtrek

Seed Round in 2015
HIPAAtrek, LLC, founded in 2014 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, specializes in providing a comprehensive platform for the creation and management of security, privacy, and breach notification policies and procedures. Its software features an intuitive dashboard that allows users to easily navigate required and addressable policies, facilitating collaboration among team members. By offering customizable solutions tailored to individual organizations, HIPAAtrek addresses the common challenges faced by practice administrators in maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations. The platform aims to streamline the process of policy management and staff training while also incorporating features for task management and security risk assessment. HIPAAtrek's mission is to make HIPAA compliance more accessible and manageable for healthcare organizations, enhancing their ability to uphold privacy and security standards effectively.

MedSocket

Seed Round in 2014
MedSocket of Missouri, Inc. provides health information technology solutions. It offers 1-CDS (1-Click Decision Support), a clinical decision support system; and 1-Search, a search engine that provides evidence-based information for clinicians. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Columbia, Missouri.

TAKO

Seed Round in 2014
TAKO, Inc. designs and develops a cloud software that allows users to modify files on different devices. The company is based in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Global Yodel

Seed Round in 2014
Global Yodel LLC is a community-driven platform that focuses on exploring and sharing diverse cultures, places, and experiences through the eyes of locals. Based in Anacortes, Washington, the company offers a portal for users to express and discover inspiration related to destinations worldwide. It produces and publishes a variety of creative content, including photography, video, writing, and design that highlight local perspectives. Additionally, Global Yodel provides travel tips and insights, along with a selection of unique and limited-edition photography and designs available for purchase online. The platform also serves to showcase and promote the work of artists, creatives, and writers within its community, catering to a global audience.

ReachDynamics

Seed Round in 2014
ReachDynamics, LLC, founded in 2013 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, specializes in email remarketing and digital direct mail retargeting services. The company focuses on engaging website visitors who leave without making a purchase or providing contact information. By sending targeted emails and direct mail to these individuals, ReachDynamics aims to convert lost web traffic into sales and leads. Its advertising technology allows for advanced campaign filtering and the integration of direct mail with digital activities, offering clients a comprehensive omnichannel marketing approach.

PFITR

Seed Round in 2014
PFITR, Inc. develops integrated mobile solutions for public funds investment managers. The company’s software-as-a-service solution enables users overseeing tax dollars to see valuation metrics based on market transactions to make the investment decisions. It offers Bond Price Validation Tool, a software platform that enables institutional investors to manage their portfolios. The company was incorporated in 2008 and is headquartered in Chesterfield, Missouri.

Pixel Press

Seed Round in 2014
Pixel Press is a technology company that focuses on building engaging gaming and interactive experiences. Its products are fun for all ages, and flexible enough for many applications. The company's patented build your own video game technology platform integrates physical and digital play, adding a new dimensions to toys and video games, educational content, traditional storybooks, and other entertainment mediums.

CellARide

Seed Round in 2014
CellARide has built its award-winning technology from the ground up while establishing itself as a leader in client-driven solutions for automotive marketing technology. CellARide works directly with automotive manufacturers, dealer groups, national advocacy organizations and coalitions to identify and capture dynamics of consumer behavior, providing effective methods of customer engagement. CellARide provides clients with an intuitive shopper insights, compliant communications and data capture platform. CellARide’s solutions use broadly adopted mobile messaging technologies to reach consumers directly and provide real-time, actionable data for clients.

Pixel Press

Angel Round in 2013
Pixel Press is a technology company that focuses on building engaging gaming and interactive experiences. Its products are fun for all ages, and flexible enough for many applications. The company's patented build your own video game technology platform integrates physical and digital play, adding a new dimensions to toys and video games, educational content, traditional storybooks, and other entertainment mediums.

Kingdom Scene Endeavors

Seed Round in 2013
Kingdom Scene Endeavors, LLC designs and develops games for kids. It also develops story-based gameplay, online environment, and character based games. It serves families and churches. Kingdom Scene Endeavors, LLC was founded in 2009 and is based in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Symvato

Seed Round in 2013
Symvato provides self-paced HIPAA compliance tools for healthcare providers. It also offers security policy assessments with score cards; and policy gap analysis services. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri.

Rovertown

Seed Round in 2013
RoverTown is a developer of a customer loyalty platform used to automatically drive customers to stores. It offers online tools to easily accept mobile coupons, as well as also facilitate coupon campaign, loyalty program, and seamless point of sale integration that enables businesses to increase their sales and revenues with just a push button. It was founded in 2009 and is based in St Louis, Missouri.
SanusEO engagement and intervention platform triggers behavior modification at critical points in transition care saving healthcare dollars while improving patient outcomes. SanusEO is an mHealth company, offering mobile texting and web services to support population health management and help improve both clinical and financial outcomes. Their proprietary Patient Engagement Platform (PEP), supports healthcare providers, patients and payers by providing care teams with daily alerts and access to real-time participant program data for both immediate and long-term intervention planning. SanusEO’s platform is standalone, scalable and low-cost. Adoption is fast and easy for care teams as well as for program participants.