We created Yornest to make it darn easy for communities of any size to communicate effectively! Our app is specifically aimed at large communities who aim to engage their members in a way that feels less crowded than traditional group chats.
XpressRun is a cloud-based platform that specializes in providing same-day and next-day delivery services for e-commerce businesses. By connecting local delivery companies with e-commerce platforms, XpressRun facilitates efficient parcel delivery, ensuring clients benefit from quick and reliable service. The platform features a unified last-mile delivery API with access to a network of verified drivers, boasting a 97% on-time delivery accuracy. XpressRun integrates seamlessly with popular e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, WooCommerce, and Squarespace, allowing businesses to streamline their delivery processes while maintaining competitive pricing. This focus on speed and reliability enhances the overall customer experience for e-commerce clients.
Developer of a workflow-as-a-service management platform designed for sales, accounting, engineering, or any other operational function. The company's platform serves as a single window to manage payments, logistics, and communication and streamline workflow from quote to cash by putting document management, communications, and data analytics into one platform, its expertise, and technology simplify, centralize and standardize work, white-glove workflow specialists analyze your operations, and then customize, enabling clients with faster processes, higher accuracy, and better insights, without the hassle.
Nexosome Oncology is a company dedicated to the development of exosome-based diagnostics for cancer detection. It specializes in tumor monitoring and utilizes blood-derived exosomes to evaluate responses to chemotherapy and radiation treatments. By providing advanced tumor intelligence, Nexosome Oncology aims to assist healthcare providers in effectively assessing and targeting tumors, ultimately improving patient outcomes in cancer care.
GoWild is a social commerce platform tailored for outdoor enthusiasts, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. The company offers a robust social network combined with an e-commerce engine, enabling users to share experiences and shop for outdoor gear. GoWild features a vast marketplace with hundreds of thousands of products, making it one of the largest online platforms for outdoor equipment. Additionally, the platform includes activity tracking capabilities, allowing users to log outdoor pursuits such as hiking, hunting, and archery in real-time. This dual functionality not only fosters community engagement among outdoor enthusiasts but also facilitates connections between consumers and brands.
Developer of a community-powered deal discovery software designed to make the seed-stage deal flow accessible by getting venture scouts paid. The company's platform allows founders to keep track of and mobilize the various stakeholders, enabling clients to increase their brand awareness and get funded quickly.
Virtual Peaker, Inc. is a technology company based in Louisville, Kentucky, that specializes in developing a cloud-based energy management platform for utility companies. Established in 2015, its platform integrates with Internet of Things (IoT) devices, allowing utilities to manage residential electricity demand effectively. By connecting to in-home smart devices, the platform enables utilities to implement demand response programs, create new revenue opportunities, and enhance customer engagement. Utilizing machine learning, the system helps monitor and manage energy consumption, providing tailored recommendations for optimizing monthly energy usage. This functionality not only assists homeowners in adjusting their electronic devices to reduce energy costs but also aims to minimize the adverse effects of demand reduction on residential customers.
PAVR Software is an information technology and management consulting firm that specializes in developing business applications and tools for public and private sector clients. We focus on providing highly skilled project teams that are experienced and capable of assimilating, streamlining, and integrating complex data and operational issues into comprehensive, creative, and cost-effective solutions.
BrainSTEM University is an EdTech startup offering a STEAM-based curriculum through our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
Synaptek offers a digital platform designed to streamline concussion management for clinicians and service providers. This HIPAA-compliant mobile application simplifies the processes of testing, tracking, and reporting concussions, thereby enhancing athlete health and recovery. By integrating concussion testing, documentation, and analytics into one user-friendly solution, Synaptek enables athletic trainers to save time, improve communication, and make informed clinical decisions. The platform aims to optimize the management of concussions, benefiting both healthcare professionals and the athletes they serve.
PreventScripts is an engaging and activating product providing an upstream approach to disease management. PMP can save physicians and payers thousands of dollars each year by preventing or delaying the onset of chronic illness. The software is a full personal health improvement tool designed to help prediabetic and prehypertensive patients manage their health using connected health device data and gamified behavior tracking on one easy to use and visually rewarding screen. Their color coded tracker helps patients quickly and easily identify specific behavior changes throughout the day that lead to healthier habits over time. Their behavior change theory of "A little better every day" leverages the model of small iterative changes over time to accomplish overall health goals. Both android and enterprise population health dashboard are in development.
Moolathon is a social fundraising platform that is built on a fitness tracker. It gives groups & individuals the ability to raise money with the miles you run/walk.
With Stuccco, you can get any room virtually staged or designed in as little as a day, completely disrupting the $5.6B traditional in-person home staging and $114B traditional in-person interior design industries. Offer: Virtual staging Offer description: Realtors® send photos of properties to Stuccco. In 24 hours or less, Stuccco edits those photos (most commonly by adding photo-realistic renderings of furniture and decor to photos of vacant rooms). Realtors® then use these photos to market and sell properties faster and for more money. Price: From $29 per photo Customers: Realtors, home builders and for sale by owners Turnaround time: 12-24 hours Offer: Online interior design Offer description: Homeowners share info about a room in their home that they want designed (such as their budget/style preference/dimensions/etc.) and are matched with a professional online interior designer. The online interior designer then collaborates with the homeowner to design their exact room to spec. Price: From $499 per room Customers: Homeowners and renters Turnaround time: 14 days or less Offer: Stuccco Store Offer description: Retailers of home goods hire Stuccco to build photo-realistic 3D models of their products. Stuccco then uses these renderings when virtually staging and designing homes at the perfect moment (when homeowners are buying and selling homes). Homeowners can then purchase these items. Price: Varies Customers: Homeowners, renters and home goods retailers
EdjSports is a sports analytics firm that specializes in data science and prescriptive analytics. The company develops a platform designed to enhance decision-making for sports teams by utilizing predictive and prescriptive analytical models. By analyzing extensive data sets, EdjSports helps teams make critical decisions with a focus on maximizing the likelihood of achieving desired outcomes. Their custom software solutions aim to provide clients with a competitive edge in the sports industry, ultimately impacting their overall performance and financial results.
GoWild is a social commerce platform tailored for outdoor enthusiasts, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. The company offers a robust social network combined with an e-commerce engine, enabling users to share experiences and shop for outdoor gear. GoWild features a vast marketplace with hundreds of thousands of products, making it one of the largest online platforms for outdoor equipment. Additionally, the platform includes activity tracking capabilities, allowing users to log outdoor pursuits such as hiking, hunting, and archery in real-time. This dual functionality not only fosters community engagement among outdoor enthusiasts but also facilitates connections between consumers and brands.
ZYUS Life Sciences Inc operates as a biopharmaceutical company, manufactures and distributes phyto-therapeutic compounds and cannabis-based medicines. ZYUS Life Sciences Inc was formerly known as CB3 Life Sciences Inc. and changed its name to ZYUS Life Sciences Inc in January 2019. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Saskatoon, Canada.
Victory Hemp Foods is a producer of hemp-based food products that aims to provide a sustainable crop option for American farmers. Founded in 2016 by Chad Rosen, the company prioritizes sourcing hemp seeds directly from farmers or small farming groups, ensuring a transparent supply chain that allows for traceability from farm to sale. The product line includes de-hulled hemp hearts, hemp protein powder, hemp flour, and hemp oil, all cultivated using traditional farming methods with minimal pesticide use. By focusing on natural and gluten-free dietary supplements, Victory Hemp Foods offers consumers an alternative to synthetic food items while supporting local agriculture and enhancing farmers' sales and productivity.
Hippo Manager Software, Inc. specializes in cloud-based veterinary practice management software aimed at improving the operations of both small and large animal veterinary practices. Established in 2012 and located in Lexington, Kentucky, the company provides a comprehensive suite of tools that includes medical records, patient scheduling, reporting, point of sale, inventory management, and reminders. This software is designed to enhance the quality of patient care by facilitating better access to records for both veterinarians and pet owners. By leveraging technology, Hippo Manager aims to help veterinary practices streamline their operations and develop new revenue streams, ultimately benefiting the overall veterinary healthcare industry.
Xometry Inc. is a provider of on-demand manufacturing services based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, founded in 2013. The company operates an online marketplace that connects customers with a network of machine shops and custom manufacturers, allowing for efficient sourcing of high-quality parts. Xometry's capabilities include CNC machining, 3D printing, injection molding, urethane casting, and die casting, among others. The company employs proprietary technology to deliver optimal pricing for various manufacturing solutions, facilitating rapid prototyping and volume production. Its clientele includes notable organizations such as Toyota, NASA, Caterpillar, and Medtronic. Xometry aims to enhance domestic manufacturing by leveraging software that streamlines the process of obtaining custom parts. The company has a strategic partnership with Roush Yates Manufacturing Solutions and serves a diverse range of customers, including engineers, product designers, and business owners.
Cloverleaf LLC operates a visualization and scenario-planning platform for team management. Its platform delivers assessments and measures impact by cross mapping a team's personality, skills, and culture; enables identity discovery and employee development; and provides customized career insights. The company’s platform is used agile practitioners, project managers, human resources, business coaches, job seekers, teams, enterprises, individuals, and sales teams. Cloverleaf LLC was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Covington, Kentucky.
BehaVR, LLC is a company based in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, that specializes in developing digital therapeutics for behavioral health through a virtual reality platform. Established in 2016, BehaVR focuses on enhancing practices and treatments within the healthcare sector, particularly at the intersection of behavioral health and chronic disease management. The company aims to build skills such as stress resilience, emotional regulation, and self-efficacy, which are essential for helping individuals cope with their health conditions, adhere to care plans, and ultimately improve their overall well-being.
Switcher Inc. is a company that specializes in mobile video creation through its Switcher Studio platform. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, Switcher Studio allows creators and organizations to produce high-quality live shows by connecting multiple iOS devices, enabling the use of up to nine cameras for dynamic video production. The platform supports live editing and offers features such as text, graphics, and effects, which can be directly streamed to various social media platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn. By providing these tools, Switcher Inc. empowers content creators to engage their audiences more effectively through innovative live video experiences.
Developer of catalysts and specialty materials for automotive exhaust and reforming applications designed to help in high-temperature catalytic processes. The company's materials help in natural gas conversion to synthesis gas in high aromatic, high sulfur, and high-temperature environments, enabling businesses to save capital and operating costs by providing uninterrupted performance for extended periods.
Podchaser, LLC is a podcast database and discovery platform founded in 2016 and headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. The platform allows users to search for, review, and engage with podcasts, offering features such as custom podcast lists, detailed tagging, and profile pages for creators and networks. With a comprehensive dataset that includes over four million creator and guest credits, Podchaser aims to create a standardized resource for the podcast industry. Users can follow their favorite podcasts and creators, enabling them to receive personalized updates. The platform is designed to be compatible with existing podcast players, allowing users to rate and review both podcasts and individual episodes, thereby facilitating deeper engagement between creators and their audiences.
Onovative, LLC specializes in providing comprehensive marketing software tailored for banks and credit unions. The company offers two primary solutions: Core iQ, which automates various customer communications such as emails, postcards, letters, SMS texts, and phone calls for onboarding and marketing campaigns, and Base iQ, an intelligent survey platform that enables clients to create, edit, and track survey results while benchmarking against industry standards. Established in 2012 and based in Louisville, Kentucky, Onovative aims to enhance the growth of financial institutions by streamlining customer onboarding and marketing processes, integrating these efforts with core banking systems. Formerly known as Bank On Software LLC, the company rebranded in May 2014 and is currently a subsidiary of Main Street Inc.
FlyWire is a technology company that specializes in video-enabled solutions for various industries, including corporate training, healthcare, law enforcement, and sustainable fishing. The company offers a range of camera platform solutions, including camera kits, accessories, and mount kits, designed for diverse applications such as employee training, medical documentation, and law enforcement operations. Additionally, FlyWire focuses on the seafood industry by providing patented video technology that enables real-time verification of sustainable fishing practices. By translating video data into actionable insights, FlyWire aims to enhance transparency within the seafood supply chain while promoting environmentally responsible fishing. The company's products are available through an online store and are utilized in various settings, including tactical operations, sports training, and custom research. FlyWire is headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii.
PowerTech Water, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing and marketing advanced water treatment products. Its flagship offering, CapCo, is an electrochemical filter designed to effectively remove various metals from water, addressing the needs of industries such as batteries, microelectronics, electroplating, automotive, metal finishing, mining, food and beverage, and oil and gas. The filter targets a range of metals, including lead, copper, manganese, iron, silver, gold, mercury, zinc, nickel, and aluminum. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, PowerTech Water aims to provide water-intensive industries with access to affordable and environmentally friendly clean water solutions.
Revon Systems is a developer of a platform for connecting physicians and patients. It offers a web platform that allows physicians to deliver care to patients remotely, specializes in helping patients with cardiovascular and lung conditions to self-manage signs and symptoms, intervene early on health decline that enables patients to manage their health and improve quality of life.
MobileServe LLC is a mobile application developer headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, specializing in volunteer management for various organizations, including businesses, Greek organizations, non-profits, schools, and universities. Launched in 2015, MobileServe offers a platform that enables users to track, report, and measure their volunteer service hours and social impact within the community. The application allows users to record and verify their service activities, providing comprehensive reports that detail hours worked, dates, times, and locations. It also facilitates connections among users through features like leaderboards and event check-ins, while enabling the sharing of service stories via social media using photos and infographics. By streamlining the communication of social impact, MobileServe fosters greater engagement in volunteerism across diverse groups.
HANDLE Global develops, sells, and implements technology solutions that transform the healthcare capital equipment supply chain. Capital Cycle Management™ (CCM™), HANDLE's end-to-end operating system, is for healthcare providers that drives resolutions on capital planning and helps customers make decisions faster and more accurately than they ever have before. Health systems and providers who work with HANDLE receive the benefits of a fully vetted secondary market for refurbished equipment hosted on HANDLE's B2B Marketplace. The Marketplace takes all of the time and hard work out of buying and re-marketing your goods with a single-login HAN Dashboard that tracks savings and sales over time.
Switcher Inc. is a company that specializes in mobile video creation through its Switcher Studio platform. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, Switcher Studio allows creators and organizations to produce high-quality live shows by connecting multiple iOS devices, enabling the use of up to nine cameras for dynamic video production. The platform supports live editing and offers features such as text, graphics, and effects, which can be directly streamed to various social media platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn. By providing these tools, Switcher Inc. empowers content creators to engage their audiences more effectively through innovative live video experiences.
FreshFry LLC, based in Louisville, Kentucky, specializes in frying oil purification solutions to enhance the quality and longevity of cooking oil. The company offers the FreshFry Pod, a filtration product that captures and removes dissolved impurities from frying oil. Made with a natural adsorbent material, the Pod effectively cleanses the oil by soaking up free fatty acids and polar molecules, resulting in cleaner and brighter cooking oil. This innovative approach not only extends the life of frying oil but also ensures that food retains its fresh and natural taste without introducing harmful chemicals. FreshFry's solutions aim to simplify oil management for food businesses, contributing to a better working environment for restaurant teams while allowing them to focus on delivering high-quality food.
NX Development Corp. is a life sciences company based in Lexington, Kentucky, focused on developing innovative solutions for neurosurgery. Incorporated in 2010, the company specializes in Gleolan (Aminolevulinic Acid Hydrochloride), an optical imaging agent designed to assist in the visualization of malignant tissue during surgery for patients with glioma. This product enhances the precision and extent of tumor resection while remaining cost-effective for hospitals and insurers, without adding new medical risks. As a subsidiary of photonamic GmbH & Co. KG, NX Development Corp. aims to support neurosurgeons by integrating Gleolan with existing fluorescence add-on kits from leading surgical microscope manufacturers, thereby improving surgical outcomes in the treatment of Glioblastoma.
MakeTime Inc. operates an online platform that connects purchasers of machined components with suppliers of computer numerical control (CNC) machine services. Founded in 2014 and based in Lexington, Kentucky, MakeTime collects unused CNC machine time from qualified machine shops across the United States and matches orders with the appropriate suppliers. The platform allows users to upload parts, add them to a cart, and track production in real time, ensuring timely delivery of components. By streamlining the manufacturing process, MakeTime aims to eliminate inefficiencies, improve transparency, and simplify pricing for customers seeking immediate CNC machining capacity. In July 2018, MakeTime was acquired by Xometry Inc.
Smart Farm Systems, Inc. specializes in developing wireless monitoring and control systems aimed at precision irrigation. Founded in 2014 and based in Nicholasville, Kentucky, with an additional office in Jonesboro, Arkansas, the company integrates pump control modules, smart sensors, and radio frequency wireless technology to enable remote monitoring of irrigation pumps, soil moisture, and water levels. Its proprietary application provides farmers with real-time, actionable information about the status of their equipment, crops, and local weather conditions. This technology allows for precise water management on a field-by-field basis, enhancing operational efficiency and profitability for farmers.
Sentry Health Solutions LLC specializes in providing comprehensive employee health solutions aimed at improving workforce well-being. The company offers a variety of services, including acute and chronic care management, limited-scope primary care, occupational health, and behavioral health programs. Serving employers, health plans, and health systems, Sentry Health focuses on personalized and interactive care management, which encourages employees to actively manage their chronic conditions. This approach not only enhances employee health and productivity but also aims to reduce healthcare costs for organizations. Founded in 2010 and based in Louisville, Kentucky, Sentry Health was previously known as Edumedics LLC before rebranding in April 2018.
Onovative, LLC specializes in providing comprehensive marketing software tailored for banks and credit unions. The company offers two primary solutions: Core iQ, which automates various customer communications such as emails, postcards, letters, SMS texts, and phone calls for onboarding and marketing campaigns, and Base iQ, an intelligent survey platform that enables clients to create, edit, and track survey results while benchmarking against industry standards. Established in 2012 and based in Louisville, Kentucky, Onovative aims to enhance the growth of financial institutions by streamlining customer onboarding and marketing processes, integrating these efforts with core banking systems. Formerly known as Bank On Software LLC, the company rebranded in May 2014 and is currently a subsidiary of Main Street Inc.
Fluent Network develops enterprise blockchain network for financial institutions and global enterprises. It also provides solutions and applications that are used in the areas of global payment platform, supply chain financing platform, receivables marketplace, supply chain market place, and API and developer platform. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
Introducing WeStyle – Style Made Social! WeStyle offers instant style feedback plus discovery options that shift style uncertainty into total outfit confidence. WeStyle provides unlimited access to a community of style-savvy individuals who are ready to help make your looks better than ever. With WeStyle, you can: EXPRESS YOURSELF by designing your profile to reflect your taste with personal style types, brand favorites, personal blog/social handle information, and a customizable cover image. MAKE YOUR UPLOADS TOTALLY UNIQUE using our new filters and easy-to-use cropping tool GET THE STYLE GUIDANCE YOU’RE REALLY LOOKING FOR – Share your looks (in batches, or one-by-one) to a responsive, fashionable community with a style question and receive real-time advice with instant push notifications. - Need help on a single look? Share your style and receive “Yes” or “No” votes with helpful comments - Can’t decide between several different looks? Share multiple looks in a single post and receive let the community decide which look is best GIVE STYLE GUIDANCE – Give back to the helpful community by giving your own advice! Show off your eye for style to help other users by providing your opinion on looks posted to a rolling feed INSPIRE AND BE INSPIRED - Know your look is killing it and want to inspire others? Share one or multiple looks and receive likes - no votes necessary - Share the details of what you’re wearing - when sharing a look, tag the image with the brand, item type, size, color, and more DISCOVER WHAT’S NEW with our tailored-to-you Discovery Feed. Browse popular looks based on your unique style preferences - the more you use the app, the more “you” your suggestions will be! - If you have something already in mind - a brand, a style, a trending hashtag, WeStyle’s search feature will help you find it in a snap SUGGEST PRODUCTS – Guide others to over 1,000,000 of the latest styles and brands that you think might work for them
MakeTime Inc. operates an online platform that connects purchasers of machined components with suppliers of computer numerical control (CNC) machine services. Founded in 2014 and based in Lexington, Kentucky, MakeTime collects unused CNC machine time from qualified machine shops across the United States and matches orders with the appropriate suppliers. The platform allows users to upload parts, add them to a cart, and track production in real time, ensuring timely delivery of components. By streamlining the manufacturing process, MakeTime aims to eliminate inefficiencies, improve transparency, and simplify pricing for customers seeking immediate CNC machining capacity. In July 2018, MakeTime was acquired by Xometry Inc.
Revon Systems is a developer of a platform for connecting physicians and patients. It offers a web platform that allows physicians to deliver care to patients remotely, specializes in helping patients with cardiovascular and lung conditions to self-manage signs and symptoms, intervene early on health decline that enables patients to manage their health and improve quality of life.
NX Prenatal Inc. is a molecular diagnostics company focused on developing diagnostic assays for adverse pregnancy conditions, including preterm birth. The company utilizes its proprietary NeXosome platform, which allows for the advanced isolation and enrichment of exosome and microvesicle particles from bodily fluids, facilitating non-invasive biomarker evaluation. This technology supports the creation of assays that provide critical information for prenatal risk assessment, enabling healthcare providers to identify potential complications early and intervene effectively. Established in 2013 and based in Louisville, Kentucky, NX Prenatal also operates a laboratory in Bellaire, Texas. The company has formed strategic partnerships with organizations like NxGEN MDx and Thermo Fisher Scientific, enhancing its capabilities in the field of prenatal diagnostics. NX Prenatal operates as a subsidiary of NX PharmaGen Inc.
Tixers is changing the way tickets are exchanged. With Tixers, you can exchange tickets you're unable to use now for tickets you can use in the future. Ticket holders receive instant credit for their tickets and can use those credits for other sporting events or concerts. Those who do not have credits on the site can name the game they want to go to and purchase tickets as well. Millions of tickets go unused each year and Tixers is trying to eliminate this problem. Tixers is different than competitors like Stubhub because Tixers guarantees some value immediately and is aiming to create a network that allows ticket holders, primarily season ticket holders, to "share" tickets among one another. Tixers primary customer are corporations and small businesses that purchase season tickets that they often let go unused. Revenue is generated through processing fees when sellers redeem tickets (similar to frequent flyer mile redemption fees) and on a spread based upon demand.
Liberate Medical, LLC is a medical device company focused on improving the treatment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by developing innovative technologies. Founded in 2013 and based in Crestwood, Kentucky, the company has created VentFree, a system that utilizes non-invasive neuromuscular electrical stimulation to contract abdominal wall muscles in sync with a patient’s breathing. This approach aims to minimize disuse atrophy of these muscles, potentially decreasing the duration of mechanical ventilation required for adult patients. By enhancing respiratory muscle function, Liberate Medical seeks to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs associated with pulmonary disorders.
Apellis Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Waltham, Massachusetts, dedicated to developing therapeutic compounds that inhibit the complement system to address autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. The company's lead candidate, pegcetacoplan, is undergoing Phase III clinical trials for geographic atrophy associated with age-related macular degeneration and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, while also being assessed in Phase II trials for several other conditions, including cold agglutinin disease and lupus nephritis. Additionally, Apellis is developing APL-9, which is currently in Phase I clinical trials aimed at preventing immune activation related to adeno-associated virus. The company collaborates with Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB to advance pegcetacoplan for various rare diseases. Founded in 2009, Apellis focuses on creating innovative therapies for conditions characterized by excessive activation of the complement cascade across multiple medical fields, including hematology and ophthalmology.
NX PharmaGen Inc. develops blood-based diagnostic products to enhance surgical outcomes in cancer and other diseases. It offers NeXosome prenatal and oncology diagnostics; and a fluorescence-guided resection imaging agent. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Louisville, Kentucky.
Sentry Health Solutions LLC specializes in providing comprehensive employee health solutions aimed at improving workforce well-being. The company offers a variety of services, including acute and chronic care management, limited-scope primary care, occupational health, and behavioral health programs. Serving employers, health plans, and health systems, Sentry Health focuses on personalized and interactive care management, which encourages employees to actively manage their chronic conditions. This approach not only enhances employee health and productivity but also aims to reduce healthcare costs for organizations. Founded in 2010 and based in Louisville, Kentucky, Sentry Health was previously known as Edumedics LLC before rebranding in April 2018.
Based out of Lexington, KY from the accelerator of Awesome Inc., Stadionaut is a mobile application development firm. Currently developing the Crowded mobile application. Crowded engages sports fans and increases stadium revenue. This free application uses live interactive play prediction and trivia at baseball games to test the knowledge of competing viewers. Players are awarded accolades and offered the incentive of prizes for top scores, which will be tied into stadium concessions and prizes. The user interface allows fans of all ages and sports knowledge to play, while effectively delivering advertisements for team and stadium sponsors.
Developer of a concept design studio designed for gamers. The company's studio is a third-person, asymmetrical multiplayer title where one player controls while the remaining seven control camp counselors try to survive the night, enabling gamers to get access to fresh and exciting interactive gaming experiences.
Apellis Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Waltham, Massachusetts, dedicated to developing therapeutic compounds that inhibit the complement system to address autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. The company's lead candidate, pegcetacoplan, is undergoing Phase III clinical trials for geographic atrophy associated with age-related macular degeneration and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, while also being assessed in Phase II trials for several other conditions, including cold agglutinin disease and lupus nephritis. Additionally, Apellis is developing APL-9, which is currently in Phase I clinical trials aimed at preventing immune activation related to adeno-associated virus. The company collaborates with Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB to advance pegcetacoplan for various rare diseases. Founded in 2009, Apellis focuses on creating innovative therapies for conditions characterized by excessive activation of the complement cascade across multiple medical fields, including hematology and ophthalmology.
NX PharmaGen Inc. develops blood-based diagnostic products to enhance surgical outcomes in cancer and other diseases. It offers NeXosome prenatal and oncology diagnostics; and a fluorescence-guided resection imaging agent. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Louisville, Kentucky.
Equinext, LLC develops technologies for the treatment of ligament and tendon injuries in horses in the United States. It offers nonsurgical exogenous crosslink therapy (NEXT), a chemically made device formed following injection of a crosslinking agent into the lesion of the tendon or ligament that interacts with the native proteins (collagen). The company’s products are also used to treat the causes of wobbler’s disease and intervertebral disc degradation. It has strategic partnership with Hagyard Equine Medical Institute. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Lexington, Kentucky.
Apellis Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Waltham, Massachusetts, dedicated to developing therapeutic compounds that inhibit the complement system to address autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. The company's lead candidate, pegcetacoplan, is undergoing Phase III clinical trials for geographic atrophy associated with age-related macular degeneration and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, while also being assessed in Phase II trials for several other conditions, including cold agglutinin disease and lupus nephritis. Additionally, Apellis is developing APL-9, which is currently in Phase I clinical trials aimed at preventing immune activation related to adeno-associated virus. The company collaborates with Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB to advance pegcetacoplan for various rare diseases. Founded in 2009, Apellis focuses on creating innovative therapies for conditions characterized by excessive activation of the complement cascade across multiple medical fields, including hematology and ophthalmology.
IF Technologies specializes in providing analytics and transparency solutions tailored for the insurance and cost containment sectors within healthcare. The company has developed a pricing platform that enhances the clarity of data among healthcare entities. By utilizing comparative data, this platform enables subscribed insurers and organizations to access actual healthcare pricing information easily. This approach helps to measurably reduce healthcare costs by promoting transparency and informed decision-making.
FanGo Software Systems specializes in mobile ordering technology solutions, focusing on enhancing the fan experience at sporting events. The company offers a mobile application that enables attendees to conveniently order concessions and merchandise directly from their seats, eliminating the need to stand in long lines. This m-commerce solution is accessible through various platforms, including the iPhone app store, Blackberry World Store, and Windows mobile. By streamlining the ordering process, FanGo aims to improve customer satisfaction and operational efficiency at venues.
Vivorte designs and manufactures orthopedic devices and bone graft substitutes. It offers a minimally invasive implantable device designed to reduce hip fractures and synthetic or biologic bone void filler. Vivorte was incorporated in 2008 and is based in Louisville, Kentucky.
Jacobs Automation LLC is a developer of intelligent track motion control technology. Jacobs Automation, Inc., based in Erlanger, Ky., is known for its innovative and leading-edge iTRAK technology. The company’s focus is developing reliable and sustainable solutions for the automation industry.
Seikowave is a company focused on developing advanced measurement solutions for various sectors, including healthcare, security, and industrial applications. Headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, with additional offices in the United States and Japan, Seikowave specializes in high-speed 3D measurements, capable of acquiring point clouds with 350,000 points each at rates of up to 1,000 point clouds per second. The company's technology integrates digital signal processing, image processing, and optical systems to provide accurate 3D measurements essential for diverse applications such as automotive part inspection, pipeline evaluation, and dental restoration. Seikowave's solutions are particularly beneficial in the oil and gas industry, where they acquire and analyze 3D data to identify defects and anomalies, facilitating fitness-for-service assessments and guiding necessary repairs. Additionally, Seikowave manufactures 3DSL hardware and software for general non-destructive testing (NDT) applications.
Summit Biosciences Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company, engages in developing, manufacturing, and commercializing generic and nasal spray drug products. It offers drug product development, contract manufacturing, analytical development and testing, serialization and aggregation process, and CMC regulatory support services. The company provides contract development and manufacturing services to partners and clients for nasally delivered drug products and delivery systems. Summit Biosciences Inc. was founded in 2008 and is based in Lexington, Kentucky.
Apellis Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Waltham, Massachusetts, dedicated to developing therapeutic compounds that inhibit the complement system to address autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. The company's lead candidate, pegcetacoplan, is undergoing Phase III clinical trials for geographic atrophy associated with age-related macular degeneration and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, while also being assessed in Phase II trials for several other conditions, including cold agglutinin disease and lupus nephritis. Additionally, Apellis is developing APL-9, which is currently in Phase I clinical trials aimed at preventing immune activation related to adeno-associated virus. The company collaborates with Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB to advance pegcetacoplan for various rare diseases. Founded in 2009, Apellis focuses on creating innovative therapies for conditions characterized by excessive activation of the complement cascade across multiple medical fields, including hematology and ophthalmology.
Allylix, Inc. is an early-stage biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, with research and development laboratories in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 2002, the company specializes in developing terpene products and their derivatives for various markets, including flavor and fragrance, food ingredients, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and biofuels. Notable among its offerings is nootkatone, a grapefruit flavor used in beverages such as fruit juices and citrus-flavored sodas. Additionally, Allylix works on sesquiterpenes that contribute to the aroma chemical segment of the flavor and fragrance industry, as well as production platforms for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical sectors.
Hollison, LLC is a company based in Owensboro, Kentucky, specializing in food safety and security solutions. The firm develops innovative sampling technology that enables food manufacturers to detect and remediate pathogens in the food supply and public areas. In addition to its sampling technologies, Hollison offers a proprietary secure web-based food tracking system that provides comprehensive chain-of-custody information, including contamination test data. The company's services encompass the entire food supply chain, addressing the detection and identification of chemical, biological, and radiological contaminants in various contexts, such as farms, storage facilities, food processing, transportation, and distribution. Founded in 2005 as Global Grain Security, LLC, the company rebranded to Hollison, LLC in January 2014, reflecting its expanded focus on food protection.
IF Technologies specializes in providing analytics and transparency solutions tailored for the insurance and cost containment sectors within healthcare. The company has developed a pricing platform that enhances the clarity of data among healthcare entities. By utilizing comparative data, this platform enables subscribed insurers and organizations to access actual healthcare pricing information easily. This approach helps to measurably reduce healthcare costs by promoting transparency and informed decision-making.
On Call Central is a developer of an enterprise cloud-based platform that aims to enhance communication between healthcare providers and patients. The company offers an automated system that replaces traditional answering services, featuring secure text messaging and maintaining permanent audio recordings of all phone calls. Its software is designed to be patient-centric and is compliant with HIPAA regulations, ensuring the privacy and security of patient information. By integrating seamlessly with existing hospital systems, electronic medical records, scheduling systems, and lab systems, On Call Central enables healthcare providers to reduce wait times, improve patient handover processes, and lower costs while simultaneously enhancing patient satisfaction and safety.
SinglePipe Communications is the leading provider of residential and turnkey business class VoIP phone services for wholesale, channel resale and private label. Our solutions are:
Resonant Vibes LLC operates as a music blog. It enables DJs and fans to browse through various music tracks and mixes, as well as facilitates producers to collect various music samples in uncompressed format. The company was incorporated in 2004 and is based in Louisville, Kentucky.
Bexion Pharmaceuticals is developing innovative cures for cancer. Unlike any other potential drug known in development, BXQ-350 has an entirely new and novel mechanism of action. Studies strongly suggest that specific tumor targeting is the result of targeting Phosphatidylserine patches that are characteristic of tumor cells and neovasculature; and that apoptosis results from activation of acid sphingomyelinase, subsequent generation of ceramide, and elevated levels of caspase.
Cognision, operating under Neuronetrix Solutions, LLC, specializes in developing objective measurement systems to assess patients with cognitive disorders, including concussion and dementia. The company’s innovative products utilize quantitative electroencephalography (qEEG) and event-related potential (ERP) tests to record and analyze the brain's electrical activity in both resting states and in response to external stimuli. Targeting healthcare organizations, private practitioners, hospitals, and global clinics, Cognision aims to improve the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders by providing essential diagnostic information early in the disease process. Founded in 2003 and based in Louisville, Kentucky, Cognision is dedicated to advancing point-of-care neurological diagnostic services.
Zynerba Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing transdermal cannabinoid therapies for rare and near-rare neuropsychiatric disorders. The company's lead product, Zygel, is a patent-protected cannabidiol gel currently undergoing Phase II clinical trials for various conditions, including developmental and epileptic encephalopathies, autism spectrum disorder, pediatric behavioral symptoms associated with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, and fragile X syndrome. Zynerba aims to utilize modern drug delivery technology to provide sustained and controlled cannabinoid delivery while minimizing adverse effects commonly associated with oral dosing. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Devon, Pennsylvania, Zynerba was formerly known as AllTranz, Inc. and rebranded in August 2014.
At TapLogic, they believe farming is the best way of life in America. They know if farmers find something useful, they will employ it. They believe in building smart, reliable tools so farmers can manage their operations with efficiency. We believe in and stand behind our products, our customers, and their operations. Customer Service is our greatest asset. They believe when a farmer calls, a human being should answer the phone. We believe in listening. We believe in building better products based on customer feedback.
US WorldMeds is a Kentucky-based specialty pharmaceutical company focused on developing, licensing, and commercializing unique pharmaceuticals that address unmet medical needs. Founded in 2001 by CEO Paul Breckinridge Jones, the company is dedicated to creating innovative treatments primarily for conditions such as Parkinson's disease, cervical dystonia, and malignant hyperthermia. By targeting rare diseases and conditions with limited treatment options, US WorldMeds aims to enhance patient care and improve the quality of life for individuals facing these challenges. The company operates from its headquarters in Louisville and maintains satellite offices and manufacturing facilities, emphasizing its commitment to local talent and community development.
Potentia Pharmaceuticals
Seed Round in 2006
Potentia Pharmaceuticals is a biotechnology company, develops anti-inflammatory drugs/therapeutics.
RhinoCyte, Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Louisville, Kentucky, founded in 2005. The company specializes in developing and commercializing autologous adult olfactory-derived stem cell therapies aimed at treating various degenerative and traumatic neurological diseases. RhinoCyte's innovative technology focuses on the biopsy, harvesting, and processing of stem cells from the olfactory region of the nasal cavity, allowing for outpatient procedures that facilitate functional recovery without the need for immunosuppressive therapy. The therapies target conditions such as spinal cord injuries, Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, and Type 1 diabetes. RhinoCyte has established strategic partnerships with local organizations and institutions, enhancing its capabilities in advancing stem cell treatment options for patients.
Mersive Technologies, Inc. is a provider of wireless media streaming and collaboration software, catering to corporate, education, and government sectors. Its flagship product, Solstice, allows multiple users to connect to a shared display using various devices, enhancing collaboration in meeting spaces. The company also offers Solstice Dashboard, a management tool for monitoring and configuring Solstice installations, and Solstice Discovery Services, which enables secure connections to displays. Additionally, Mersive's cloud-based service, Kepler, provides analytics on meeting room collaboration and utilization, aiding organizations in optimizing their spaces. Mersive's solutions can be licensed as software or through the Solstice Pod, and the company operates through a network of authorized resellers. Founded in 2004 and based in Denver, Colorado, Mersive aims to transform traditional meeting environments into dynamic collaborative hubs.
Allylix, Inc. is an early-stage biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, with research and development laboratories in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 2002, the company specializes in developing terpene products and their derivatives for various markets, including flavor and fragrance, food ingredients, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and biofuels. Notable among its offerings is nootkatone, a grapefruit flavor used in beverages such as fruit juices and citrus-flavored sodas. Additionally, Allylix works on sesquiterpenes that contribute to the aroma chemical segment of the flavor and fragrance industry, as well as production platforms for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical sectors.
Allylix, Inc. is an early-stage biotechnology company based in San Diego, California, with research and development laboratories in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 2002, the company specializes in developing terpene products and their derivatives for various markets, including flavor and fragrance, food ingredients, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and biofuels. Notable among its offerings is nootkatone, a grapefruit flavor used in beverages such as fruit juices and citrus-flavored sodas. Additionally, Allylix works on sesquiterpenes that contribute to the aroma chemical segment of the flavor and fragrance industry, as well as production platforms for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical sectors.
Ceptaris Therapeutics, Inc. is a privately held, specialty pharmaceutical company that is developing a proprietary gel formulation of mechlorethamine hydrochloride for the treatment of early stage (stages I-IIA) mycosis fungoides, a type of Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL). If approved, Ceptaris' investigational drug would be the first topical mechlorethamine product available to treat the signs and symptoms of this rare cancer.