Laidlaw Scholars Ventures

CardiaTec is a digital biotechnology company focused on revolutionizing cardiovascular drug discovery through the integration of artificial intelligence and specialized expertise. The company aims to transform the understanding of cardiovascular disease by developing AI-driven platforms for target identification and novel drug discovery. This approach seeks to provide effective therapeutics for cardiovascular diseases, addressing significant gaps in diagnostics, patient stratification, and treatment options for conditions such as coronary artery disease. By leveraging advanced technology and scientific knowledge, CardiaTec is dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes related to cardiovascular health.

Guava is a digital bank tailored for black small business owners. It aims to bridge the racial wealth gap by offering equitable financial products, industry connections, workshops, and mobile fund transfer services.

Promotion Rewards develops a promotion and marketing platform that connects consumer brands with end customers by tying real-world shopping activity to marketing outcomes. The platform leverages data within a closed-loop environment to enable consumer packaged goods, retail, and e-commerce brands to understand customer behavior, reward shoppers, and directly attribute marketing and trade spend to sales. By allowing buyers to earn rewards through receipts scanned at purchase, the company helps brands incentivize engagement while measuring campaign impact and improving competitiveness.

Sable is a digital banking company focused on providing accessible financial services to underserved individuals, particularly those who are new to the U.S. or lack a traditional credit history. The company offers credit-building cards, fee-free bank accounts, and debit cards that can be obtained quickly without requiring a Social Security number or U.S. address. Sable's products include a premium card designed for faster credit building through enhanced reporting on multiple data points. Additionally, the company provides a gamified path to unsecured credit, guiding customers through tangible milestones to improve their financial standing.

Makku produces Korean alcoholic beverages, focusing on Makgeolli, a traditional rice wine, and Soku, an RTD cocktail made from soju. Their products are natural, gluten-free, low-alcohol, carbonated, and offer a unique blend of sweetness, fizziness, and tang.

CardiaTec is a digital biotechnology company focused on revolutionizing cardiovascular drug discovery through the integration of artificial intelligence and specialized expertise. The company aims to transform the understanding of cardiovascular disease by developing AI-driven platforms for target identification and novel drug discovery. This approach seeks to provide effective therapeutics for cardiovascular diseases, addressing significant gaps in diagnostics, patient stratification, and treatment options for conditions such as coronary artery disease. By leveraging advanced technology and scientific knowledge, CardiaTec is dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes related to cardiovascular health.