DC Community Ventures

Digitally native lifestyle & wellness company, selling subscriptions and cold-pressed juices via online home delivery, on-demand and through 7 tasting shops in the DC area.

Nextivity is the developer of Cel-Fi, a high tech smart signal booster that greatly improves indoor reception and data rates for wireless devices. Cel-Fi is a carrier-grade, consumer-friendly smart signal booster that maximizes a user’s indoor wireless experience by eliminating in-building dead zones. It can more than quadruple wireless data speeds and eliminate dropped calls for wireless subscribers in their homes or offices by boosting signal strength from one bar to five bars. Cel-Fi is fully compliant with the new Report and Order for signal boosters as defined by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Cel-Fi relies on intelligent, self-organizing algorithms to maximize the area of coverage for users and ensure it does not compromise or interfere with mobile operator networks or impede other subscribers’ signals. Cel-Fi does not require any new equipment or changes to existing network infrastructure, or mobile devices. Recognized for its superior design and effectiveness, Cel-Fi is the only consumer booster authorized and approved by the communications commissions in Australia and the United Kingdom. Cel-Fi is ideal for small and medium-sized businesses and for use in multi-level homes. It provides one of the largest coverage footprints in the market – up to 13,000 square feet – with up to 60 simultaneous calls and up to 42 Mbps high-speed data connections. As a completely plug and play solution, Cel-Fi eliminates the need for external antennas, cables, ladders, and drilling, ensuring that even the most non-technical customer can install the system in a matter of minutes. Cel-Fi have garnered accolades from FierceWireless, CITA, Red Herring, and CONNECT. Cel-Fi Smart Signal Booster. Designed by Nextivity in California.

Catalyte is a software engineering services company that focuses on building technology workforces for innovative organizations using data science and artificial intelligence. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, the company operates an apprenticeship and workforce training platform known as Odyssey. This platform connects employers with skilled talent through paid apprenticeships that allow individuals to learn and apply new technology development skills on real client projects. Catalyte's services emphasize talent and workforce development, software engineering, application development, and modernization, enabling businesses to access affordable technology solutions while enhancing their software innovation capabilities. By utilizing proprietary AI technology, Catalyte streamlines the hiring process, helping companies efficiently find and deploy qualified employees.

LearnZillion, Inc. is an educational technology company based in Washington, D.C., that provides open and cloud-based curriculum resources to schools, particularly focusing on mathematics and English literacy. Founded in 2011, the company offers a platform that includes video lessons, practice problems, and instructional materials tailored to new educational standards. Its solutions are designed to support teachers in their instruction, allowing them to track student performance and address individual learning needs. Additionally, LearnZillion provides task-implementation guides that facilitate interactive learning between students and educators. The company also offers a mobile application to enhance accessibility and engagement. As of January 2020, LearnZillion operates as a subsidiary of Weld North Education, LLC.

New World Development Group, founded in 2002 and based in Washington, D.C., offers comprehensive construction management, general contracting, and tenant fit-out services primarily for corporate, retail, and small to mid-sized business clients in the United States. The company specializes in various sectors including office interiors, high-tech data and call center construction, and retail and restaurant projects. In addition to full-scale construction and renovations, New World Development Group provides pre-construction services such as site surveys, permit procurement, and technical expert selection. With a focus on time-sensitive and deadline-oriented projects, the firm emphasizes effective subcontractor selection and management, ensuring that projects are completed on time while prioritizing safety and quality. The leadership team combines extensive experience in construction and finance, having overseen numerous successful projects with significant contract values.

Chesapeake Bay Roasting Company, LLC, founded in 2002 and based in Crofton, Maryland, specializes in blending, roasting, branding, marketing, and distributing specialty-grade coffees. The company sells its products through various channels, including online platforms, coffee shops, restaurants, participating retailers, and distributors. Committed to environmental sustainability, Chesapeake Bay Roasting Company employs modern roasting technologies that significantly reduce its carbon footprint. Additionally, it supports local community organizations through its H2O Initiative, pledging 2% of sales to fund efforts aimed at restoring the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.

LearnZillion, Inc. is an educational technology company based in Washington, D.C., that provides open and cloud-based curriculum resources to schools, particularly focusing on mathematics and English literacy. Founded in 2011, the company offers a platform that includes video lessons, practice problems, and instructional materials tailored to new educational standards. Its solutions are designed to support teachers in their instruction, allowing them to track student performance and address individual learning needs. Additionally, LearnZillion provides task-implementation guides that facilitate interactive learning between students and educators. The company also offers a mobile application to enhance accessibility and engagement. As of January 2020, LearnZillion operates as a subsidiary of Weld North Education, LLC.