Elevate Ventures is a not-for-profit organization based in Indianapolis, Indiana, dedicated to nurturing and developing high-potential businesses across the state. Founded in 2011, it focuses on emerging companies that identify market needs and are positioned to transition effectively from research to product development and market entry. Elevate Ventures conducts rigorous business analysis and provides robust advisory services, partnering with entrepreneurs, investors, and local organizations to enhance long-term success. The firm targets innovation-driven companies across various sectors, including software, life sciences, and hardtech, particularly those with a significant presence in Indiana and a minimum total addressable market of $500 million. By addressing market barriers such as management, business development, and talent retention, Elevate Ventures not only offers financial resources but also ensures sustained business growth and success. Its seasoned staff and external partners provide objective insights and recommendations, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to fostering high-performing companies that contribute to the local economy.
Parker Technology LLC, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, specializes in cloud-based parking solutions, focusing on enhancing customer service within the parking industry. Founded in 2010 and originally named Remote Property Monitoring LLC, the company provides a video intercom kiosk known as PARCS, which assists users in locating parking facilities and connects them with call center representatives for immediate assistance. Parker Technology's services address a critical gap in the industry, as 85% of assistance calls originate from user difficulties with automated systems rather than equipment failure. Their platform equips customer service representatives with a comprehensive dashboard that includes facility information and real-time performance data, allowing for efficient resolution of calls. By facilitating human interaction in increasingly automated environments, Parker Technology aims to improve the overall parking experience for users across the United States.
Probari is a clinical services company that specializes in providing nurse training and software aimed at reducing hospital transfers and enhancing care for patients in nursing homes. By conducting clinical reviews of core facility activities, Probari improves the quality of care and allows nursing staff to concentrate on direct patient care. The company utilizes data analysis from electronic health records to identify at-risk residents and recommends appropriate interventions. Additionally, Probari offers education, recruiting, and placement services, ensuring that nursing homes have the necessary support and resources to deliver high-quality care. Through its comprehensive approach, Probari empowers nursing teams to manage complex tasks effectively, ultimately improving patient outcomes at the bedside.
Soteria Flooring specializes in innovative flooring solutions designed to enhance safety in high-risk fall areas. The company offers a unique dual stiffness safety floor that features a specially engineered sub-floor layer, providing a softer surface to minimize the impact of falls. This flooring technology aims to effectively reduce both the likelihood and consequences of falling, making it particularly suitable for environments where safety is a primary concern.
EatHere is an online platform and local media website, which allows its users to upload and share "user-generated content" or other external content around food and restaurants. The company was founded in 2016 by Bradley Houser and Austin Burris.
Paradise Spreads provides organic, sweet plant-based protein spreads, and snacks that are gluten-free, healthy, and convenient. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Schererville, Indiana, United States.
ArtBot.tv is a multimedia marketplace focused on the music and video industry, utilizing blockchain technology to enhance transparency and efficiency. The platform connects creators, consumers, and advertisers, allowing users to engage directly in the independent multimedia market. By leveraging innovative technologies such as the InterPlanetary File System, ArtBot.tv provides diverse revenue options and streamlined services, aiming to reshape the landscape for content creators and their audiences.
Traduality uses translation related solutions to help companies of any type protect and get closer to their customers, employees, and business partners in their native languages. We do it by combining great ideas, unmatched customer service, and the latest technologies with handpicked professional translators. That's the reason why over 100 companies worlwide use Traduality as their one-stop solution for translation-related services. Starting late-2020, Traduality started development of a marketplace + SaaS project which allows companies and professional translators find each other easily and increase their business opportunities, while at the same time, providing translators with the tools they need to work on their services at affordable pricing. About Us Traduality was founded in 2009 and is a Delaware C-Corp with Headquarters in Monterrey (Mexico), R&D offices in Santa Barbara (CA), and customer service locations in Wilmington (DE), Heredia (Costa Rica), and Mexico City (Mexico). Our translation team is distributed worldwide and it is made of culturally diversed teams of professional linguists covering over 50 language combinations and a broad range of field specializations. We have partners, linguists, and customers in North America, Europe, Asia, and Central America.
Finniva Technologies operates a marketplace tailored for multi-family and commercial real estate developers. The company has developed software that streamlines the material sourcing process, allowing developers to efficiently find suppliers for direct materials. Its platform facilitates the comparison of options within the vicinity, manages project orders, and enables the issuance of purchase orders to multiple suppliers. By simplifying these processes, Finniva Technologies supports developers in locating the most suitable materials for their large-scale projects.
Smart Guided Systems LLC, based out of Indianapolis, IN, United States designs and develops technologies for High Value Permanent Crops including the Smart-Apply® Intelligent Spray Control System™ and the Permanent Crop Analyzer™.
Novilytic is a medical device manufacturing company founded in 2013 and headquartered in Indiana, United States. The company focuses on developing innovative solutions in healthcare and blood collection, aiming to enhance the convenience and reduce the pain and costs associated with blood testing for both humans and animals. Novilytic employs advanced nanotechnology to monitor the quality of lifesaving medicines, enabling the detection of various proteins, diseases, and viruses. Their instruments facilitate real-time batch analysis without the need for sample preparation or mass spectrometry, allowing pharmaceutical companies to streamline the drug manufacturing process. This innovation not only accelerates drug development but also aims to make essential medications more accessible to the public.
Adranos Energetics specializes in the development of advanced propellants and explosives for space and military applications. The company is focused on creating a cost-effective solid rocket propellant called ALITEC, which is designed to be more efficient, powerful, and environmentally friendly compared to traditional options. This innovative propellant not only improves rocket performance by increasing missile range and allowing for smaller, more affordable missiles but also eliminates harmful hydrochloric acid emissions associated with conventional aluminum-based propellants. Adranos aims to enhance the capabilities of both military and private space exploration users by expanding payload capacity and reducing the costs associated with launching into orbit.
CSA360 is a Security Operation Management platform designed for security operations and daily use. Some of its features are real-time project progress, design and schedule project, and its tasks, dashboard and visitor management, etc. It is a tool available on the subscription-based pricing model.
HelloFrom is an online gifting platform focused on nurturing personal relationships through the delivery of quality cards. The company utilizes machine learning technology to assess the intimacy level of relationships, allowing it to curate personalized cards, envelopes, and stamps tailored to significant occasions. By streamlining the process of sending thoughtful greetings, HelloFrom aims to enhance connections between individuals, making it easier to celebrate important moments in their lives.
Codelicious provides full-year, CUSTOMIZABLE, computer science curriculum for K-12. Codelicious courses support grade-level-differentiated learning pathways. By bringing Codelicious computer science curriculum into the classroom, teachers provide their students with opportunities to learn skills in collaboration, critical thinking, and problem solving.
Qualifi operates a digital screening platform designed to enhance the hiring experience through on-demand phone interviews. The platform allows recruiters to pre-record, send, and manage audio interviews efficiently, enabling human resource professionals to conduct a high volume of interviews in a shorter timeframe. By streamlining the candidate screening process, Qualifi helps recruiters identify and engage top talent rapidly, often capturing responses on the first day. This approach not only saves time for both recruiters and candidates but also maintains a personal touch in the hiring process. As a result, Qualifi empowers organizations to improve their recruitment efforts and reduce the time to hire significantly.
Safa operates a traceability platform designed to enhance safety analysis in software engineering. By leveraging artificial intelligence, the platform automates traceability and impact analysis processes, allowing engineering teams to better understand the implications of their changes in a complex development environment. The company aims to minimize the cost and effort involved in evolving and reusing safety cases while ensuring that safety standards are upheld.
FlightProfiler technology reduces Controlled Flight into Terrain and Loss of Control by enabling VTOL, UAS, GA & ATC to effectively manage vehicle movement with respect to weather constraints. This is accomplished by providing real-time, 3D atmospheric situational awareness, including for Low Altitude & Beyond Visual Line of Sight airspace. Among other benefits, this helps reduce inadvertent VFR flight into IMC and prevent violations of Federal Aviation Regulations.
Third Coast Federal helps companies build, grow and maintain a thriving federal contracting and R&D business, It guide companies as they expand their client base to include a federal client that is largely immune from economic downturns, helping to win contracts and R&D funds in the millions or tens of millions of dollars and it also help companies leverage the partners, talent and capital they need to effectively compete in the federal marketplace, accelerate innovation and drive sales.
OpalGenix specializes in developing genetic tests aimed at enhancing opioid and pain management through precision medicine. The company's laboratory-developed test utilizes polygenic analysis and intelligent analytics to predict opioid-related adverse effects and severe surgical pain. By leveraging genetic signatures, OpalGenix empowers clinicians to create personalized therapy plans that maximize pain relief while minimizing the risks associated with opioid use and other pain medications. This approach focuses on providing safe and effective patient-centered pain management solutions, ultimately improving patient outcomes in various clinical settings.
Grannus Therapeutics is a biotechnology company established in 2020 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The company specializes in the development of small-molecule inhibitors targeting specific isoforms of HSP90, a protein involved in cancer progression. By focusing on selective inhibition, Grannus aims to overcome the toxicity and dosing issues encountered by broader pan-inhibitors in clinical oncology trials. This approach not only enhances the potential of HSP90 as a therapeutic target in cancer treatment but also seeks to extend its applications to other therapeutic areas. Through its innovative research, Grannus Therapeutics strives to provide healthcare professionals with effective treatment options for various types of cancers.
Trek10, Inc. is a cloud deployment services provider that specializes in helping businesses leverage Amazon Web Services (AWS) to enhance their operational efficiency and reduce costs. Established in 2013 and headquartered in South Bend, Indiana, Trek10 offers a range of services, including tools, technical expertise, and 24/7 support to monitor and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure. The company focuses on designing and building innovative solutions, with particular expertise in serverless architectures, enabling enterprises to transition to these scalable environments effectively. Trek10 serves a diverse clientele across the United States and internationally, emphasizing the benefits of public cloud computing and operational automation in their offerings.
Maijker Corp commercializes groundbreaking AI and sensor technology research. The company uses Industry Standards to develop novel approaches to applying AI to specific manufacturing problems.
Polar Clean provides highly effective, environmentally safe and water-free dry ice blasting and other abrasive cleaning services for the most challenging commercial and industrial environments.
SIMBA Chain Inc. is a cloud-based platform that offers smart contract-as-a-service (SCaaS), enabling users, developers, government entities, and enterprises to create and deploy decentralized applications (dApps) on blockchain technology. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Plymouth, Indiana, SIMBA Chain provides a user-friendly interface that allows individuals with varying technical skills to implement blockchain solutions without requiring extensive coding knowledge. The platform supports the development of dApps across multiple blockchain networks and facilitates secure, direct connections between users and providers, effectively eliminating intermediaries. Utilizing the Microsoft Azure Government cloud platform, it ensures rapid transaction finality and offers features such as automated data integrity, smart contract design, and access control for managing blockchain interactions. In addition to its core offerings, SIMBA Chain serves various sectors, including supply chain management and federal government contracts, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and transparency in transactions.
MakeMyMove is a marketing platform that assists communities in attracting new residents, particularly remote workers, by providing financial incentives for relocation. Founded in 2017 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, the company operates an online marketplace that leverages a talent database to create profiles for potential candidates. This approach enables communities to send personalized messages to engage with and influence talent effectively. By connecting remote workers with suitable locations, MakeMyMove aims to facilitate the relocation process while promoting growth in participating communities.
ConverSight.ai is artificial intelligence and analytics-based platform that uncovers actionable business insights for enterprises through natural language conversations and enables them to take action instantly. The platform generates tremendous efficiencies across organizational hierarchies from junior to senior leadership, reducing our customer report generation costs by over 50%. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Indianapolis.
The Juice is a business-to-business content discovery platform that specializes in curating and consolidating marketing-related content. Its platform serves as an on-demand hub where users can access, consume, and organize a variety of thought leadership and educational materials, including articles, podcasts, videos, and ebooks. By tailoring content to users' specific interests and professional roles, The Juice enables marketing and sales professionals to efficiently connect with valuable resources from across the internet, enhancing their knowledge and effectiveness in their fields.
Developer of business intelligence software designed to enhance business decision-making for physicians and administration. The company's software offers daily analytics, and performance tracking and provides proactive alerts, enabling physicians to track key performance metrics, monitor quality measures and optimize productivity.
DiningTek is a business development platform focused on the food and dining industry, offering a range of services designed to enhance online presence and streamline operations for independent restaurants. The company provides solutions such as take-out ordering, mobile app creation, and precision marketing, which help clients increase their customer base and profit margins. Catering to a diverse clientele, from fine dining establishments to food trucks, DiningTek employs tailored techniques to meet individual business needs and drive growth. By leveraging advanced technology, the platform aims to empower restaurant operators with greater control over their marketing and sales processes.
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.
Developer of a virtual sales system designed to help contractors to stop wasting their time on low-quality leads. The company's software offers video walkthroughs from the prospects before the site visit, enabling contractors to win more projects, reduce the runaround and create more contented customers.
Shaker is a customer relationship management (CRM) and transaction platform tailored for real estate teams, designed to streamline and enhance the home buying and selling process. It offers a cloud-based solution that enables real estate professionals to manage tasks, track deadlines, and collaborate on transactions efficiently. The platform includes tools for storing documentation and managing client relationships, supported by reporting features that facilitate improved communication. By using Shaker, clients can close deals more rapidly while fostering lasting relationships beyond individual transactions.
SoChatti brings you chocolate from around the world, crafted to maintain its distinct and complex flavors, and packaged to be enjoyed on demand. Should chocolate makers have an experience superior to their customers? We didn’t think so. SoChatti set out to change what is considered to be the typical “chocolate experience" and reinvent a new consumer product created through a fully integrated process of crafting and delivering chocolate. To a chocolate maker, chocolate is best consumed warm, drawing out flavors and aromas characteristic of origins around the world. To most people, however, chocolate is a solid that quickly loses its unique flavors after brief exposure to the air. Our process, packaging and dispensing further preserves the cocoa bean's unique and coveted flavor that before was only available to chocolate makers and that are lost during traditional chocolate manufacturing.
Kovina Therapeutics
Seed Round in 2021
Kovina Therapeutics operates as a pre-clinical biotechnology company aims to discover a non-surgical, medical treatment for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infections and cancers.
Invoke Learning is a developer of an education platform designed to enhance institutions' understanding of student engagement, sentiment, and success. The platform employs an artificial intelligence-driven approach to analyze data comprehensively, allowing educational organizations to leverage their entire data ecosystem. By unlocking specific behavioral factors that influence students, staff, and organizational activities, Invoke Learning equips institutions with essential tools to gain critical insights related to education. This capability enables institutions to navigate the evolving landscape of education more effectively.
Araqev creates software solutions for closed-loop, smart control in additive manufacturing and 3D printing based on machine learning (ML).
Atlas Solutions
Seed Round in 2021
Atlas Solutions is a SaaS grant management software that integrates with the user's accounting software to seamlessly track grant income and expenses to insure compliance and reporting requirements are met.
Developer of polymer-based nanoparticles designed to transform the treatment of obesity-related diseases. The company's notch-inhibiting nanoparticles are weekly, self-injected directly into subcutaneous white adipose tissue to convert energy-storing white fat into energy-burning brown fat, leading to systemic metabolic changes including increased energy expenditure, decrease in body weight, improved insulin sensitivity, and improved fat storage, enabling patients to lose bodyweight naturally and restoring metabolic balance for people living with diabetes.
StoryBolt is a marketplace platform that connects organizations with documentary filmmakers, enabling both parties to access valuable content. The platform allows filmmakers to monetize their short documentaries while providing organizations with powerful storytelling tools to enhance employee engagement and retention. By facilitating exposure to real and inspiring stories through documentary storytelling and live sessions, StoryBolt helps businesses address complex topics related to diversity and inclusion. This approach fosters a positive workplace culture, which can lead to increased innovation and productivity.
theCut, LLC. is a mobile platform designed to connect barbers with clients in the men's grooming industry. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Dale City, Virginia, theCut allows users to discover local barbers and barbershops, book appointments, and access reviews of services and pricing. The platform aims to modernize the traditional barbershop experience by providing a user-friendly marketplace that enables clients to choose barbers based on their preferences and budget. Through its technology, theCut fosters a confident and inspired community while streamlining the appointment process with online payment options.
SIMBA Chain Inc. is a cloud-based platform that offers smart contract-as-a-service (SCaaS), enabling users, developers, government entities, and enterprises to create and deploy decentralized applications (dApps) on blockchain technology. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Plymouth, Indiana, SIMBA Chain provides a user-friendly interface that allows individuals with varying technical skills to implement blockchain solutions without requiring extensive coding knowledge. The platform supports the development of dApps across multiple blockchain networks and facilitates secure, direct connections between users and providers, effectively eliminating intermediaries. Utilizing the Microsoft Azure Government cloud platform, it ensures rapid transaction finality and offers features such as automated data integrity, smart contract design, and access control for managing blockchain interactions. In addition to its core offerings, SIMBA Chain serves various sectors, including supply chain management and federal government contracts, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and transparency in transactions.
Amplified Sciences LLC is a molecular diagnostics company based in West Lafayette, Indiana, focused on developing a point-of-care system for the early detection of debilitating diseases, including pancreatic cancer and kidney disease. Utilizing an ultra-sensitive molecular sensing technology licensed from Purdue University, Amplified Sciences offers a versatile platform that can detect low abundance disease markers from bodily fluids such as urine and saliva. This technology is designed to operate at the single molecule level, allowing for accurate diagnostics while maintaining a cost-effective structure. The company has successfully produced a working prototype and published proof of concept data, positioning itself to address significant unmet medical needs in disease detection. With a scalable product portfolio aimed at point-of-care applications, Amplified Sciences is poised to transform early disease diagnosis and improve healthcare outcomes.
SimpleSortie is a startup focused on connecting air travelers with private aircraft operators through its specialized aviation platform. The platform facilitates the connection between private aviators and fixed base operators at airports by collecting and storing passenger and pilot preferences. It matches this information with a comprehensive catalog of amenities, labor, and fuel prices to enhance the flying experience for private plane owners. By streamlining these connections, SimpleSortie aims to save time and reduce costs for both travelers and operators.
Selfless.ly is, “Corporate Social Responsibility in a box”. Our online platform provides the ability for companies of all sizes to create a CSR program that is inclusive of all to increase engagement. At the same time, our system provides the resources for non-profits to innovate to increase community engagement and grow their volunteer base.
Consensus Networks is a company focused on creating and supporting enterprise network infrastructure for distributed ledger and blockchain technology. The firm specializes in designing secure infrastructures that optimize growth on public blockchain networks. By integrating and managing digital assets and wallets into a unified dashboard, Consensus Networks allows clients to aggregate their digital currencies and NFTs across various protocols. The company's solutions leverage technologies such as serverless architecture and advanced private key management, aiming to provide cost-effective and secure data management solutions for digital assets.
Operator of the testing platform intended to help teachers to develop and deliver automatically scored statistics assessments. The company's platform helps teachers more effectively personalize and differentiate their instruction and also provides immediate access to a personalized score report which informs students of their strengths and weaknesses in their mastery of the learning attributes, enabling teachers the tools and data they need to accomplish.
Razor Medical Instruments focuses on the development of innovative single-use surgical instruments specifically designed for large-joint replacement surgeries. These instruments aim to enhance patient safety and optimize surgical outcomes in joint arthroplasty procedures. Utilizing advanced technology, Razor Medical Instruments ensures that its products are clean, accurate, and sharp, thereby facilitating effective surgical practices. The company also employs proprietary smart-packaging for the delivery of its instruments, further contributing to their usability and reliability in clinical settings.
Authenticx, Inc. is a software company focused on the healthcare industry, specializing in the analysis and activation of customer interaction data. Founded in 2018 and based in Carmel, Indiana, Authenticx offers a platform that consolidates various forms of customer interactions, such as call center data, texts, chats, and emails, into a cohesive source of information. This platform enables healthcare organizations to gain insights into their customers' needs and preferences, helping them to enhance revenue strategies and improve overall profitability. By organizing and structuring conversational data, Authenticx provides valuable insights that assist healthcare providers in making informed decisions and better meeting the needs of their customers.
Qualifi operates a digital screening platform designed to enhance the hiring experience through on-demand phone interviews. The platform allows recruiters to pre-record, send, and manage audio interviews efficiently, enabling human resource professionals to conduct a high volume of interviews in a shorter timeframe. By streamlining the candidate screening process, Qualifi helps recruiters identify and engage top talent rapidly, often capturing responses on the first day. This approach not only saves time for both recruiters and candidates but also maintains a personal touch in the hiring process. As a result, Qualifi empowers organizations to improve their recruitment efforts and reduce the time to hire significantly.
Beastcoast is an online esports game organizer that specializes in organizing games and tournaments based on players' interests. The company focuses on providing quality content, entertainment, and community engagement. It also offers merchandise store for gamers. Founded in 2017 by Grant Zinn in New York City, New York.
Anvl, Inc. specializes in workforce-first safety software solutions, aiming to modernize traditional paper-based processes and checklists through digital workflows and real-time data analysis. Founded in 2018 and based in Fishers, Indiana, the company offers a mobile application that enhances worker engagement and operational efficiency by providing immediate guidance via smart, dynamic workflows. This flexible platform supports various safety, quality, and operational processes with its configurable interface, allowing for tailored content and alerts. Anvl's application collects real-time data, issuing notifications to both frontline workers and management for proactive interventions. Leaders gain access to a live data feed, real-time alerts, and remote monitoring of workflows, while dashboards and customizable reports provide actionable insights to promote continuous improvement and foster a positive organizational culture.
Casted, Inc. is a podcasting platform specifically designed for B2B marketers, offering a software-as-a-service solution that enables the creation, management, publication, promotion, and measurement of branded podcasts. The platform provides comprehensive tools for podcasters, including hosting, transcription, categorization, search, and scheduling capabilities. As the first content marketing solution focused on B2B podcasting, Casted allows marketers to leverage podcast content to enhance their overall content strategies and amplify their reach across various sales and marketing channels. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Casted aims to empower marketers by facilitating greater access to podcast content and linking it to measurable business outcomes. The company was previously known as Caster Software, Inc. before rebranding in May 2019.
On Target Laboratories, LLC engages in discovering, developing, and commercializing small molecules that target specific pathological cells, when conjugated with fluorescent dyes. It offers folate and other targeting agents that target, lung, uterine, kidney, breast, colon, pancreatic, and prostate cancer cells. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Northbrook, Illinois.
HelloFrom is an online gifting platform focused on nurturing personal relationships through the delivery of quality cards. The company utilizes machine learning technology to assess the intimacy level of relationships, allowing it to curate personalized cards, envelopes, and stamps tailored to significant occasions. By streamlining the process of sending thoughtful greetings, HelloFrom aims to enhance connections between individuals, making it easier to celebrate important moments in their lives.
FloWaste is a food analytic platform that optimizes supplier comparative analysis, meal performance, and food wastage. The platform also develops machine learning algorithms to detect food waste and offer recommendations to the user on how to reduce their "food-print" and save money. FloWaste was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in South Bend, Indiana, USA.
Civic Champs, Inc. is a software developer that provides an application designed to assist nonprofit organizations in managing volunteer activities and tracking essential data for grant applications. The app utilizes geofencing technology to monitor volunteer check-ins and check-outs, streamlining the process of hour tracking and engagement. In addition to time management, the platform facilitates small donations, event scheduling, and mentorship tracking, while offering real-time data access and feedback mechanisms. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Bloomington, Indiana, with an additional office in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Civic Champs aims to reduce the administrative burden on nonprofits by automating volunteer management tasks. The application is available for download on both the App Store and Google Play.
Scott Massey met Ivan Ball while working together on a NASA funded research project at Purdue University in an effort to create life support systems for future space colonies. What started as an introduction to an the innovating technology of hydroponics, left them both wondering why there was not a standard, aeroponic device for consumers to grow their own produce. After extensively researching patents of existing systems on the market, Scott and Ivan realized that the design they were drawing out on napkins had not yet been conceived. It was at that moment, Heliponix™ (formerly Hydro Grow) was founded. What started as a dream for these young engineers who wanted to make a difference in the world became a literal kitchen startup in an apartment on campus at Purdue University as Ivan and Scott built their initial prototypes which were funded by working night shifts as full-time students.
Developer of contact lens selling platform designed to assist with contact lens sales by replacing the current staff-driven process with an effective, visual presentation based on consumer psychology. The company's platform helps to convert annual supplies and patients into daily lens wearers by offering updates, simple sales processes and accessibility from all platforms, with support for pricing entry to training, enabling businesses to earn revenue per fitting.
Novosteo Inc. is a company founded in 2017 and located in West Lafayette, Indiana, that focuses on developing and manufacturing innovative drugs aimed at healing bone fractures. The company utilizes a specialized drug discovery platform designed to target the specific needs of fracture healing. By concentrating the healing properties of its drugs at the site of the fracture, Novosteo aims to accelerate the recovery process and enhance the overall healing experience for patients. This approach seeks to mitigate the morbidity, mortality, and productivity loss associated with bone fractures, ultimately improving patient outcomes and reducing the debilitating effects that can arise from such injuries.
Developer of a video production platform designed to make synthetic media creation accessible to everyone. The company's platform produces videos of people talking without filming them saying the words by using proprietary deep learning models, enabling clients to create video content without rotoscoping facial positions.
Toralgen, Inc. is a preclinical stage biopharmaceutical company based in Indianapolis, Indiana, focused on developing innovative drug delivery technologies. Established in 2017, the company specializes in a platform that enhances the functionality of oral drug administration. Toralgen's proprietary polybile nanopill delivery technology allows for the targeted delivery of active drug compounds, addressing the challenges associated with oral delivery. This approach not only simplifies the fabrication of the delivery system but also aims to improve the efficacy and safety of therapeutic agents.
Scale Computing, Inc. specializes in edge computing, virtualization, and hyperconverged solutions tailored for midsized businesses. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, the company offers its HC3™ platform, which integrates servers, storage, and virtualization into a single, user-friendly system. This all-in-one appliance enhances storage speed and capacity while simplifying datacenter management. HC3 continuously monitors virtual machines and hardware components to ensure application availability and efficiently address infrastructure events. In addition to its core platform, Scale Computing provides services such as infrastructure refresh, virtual-to-virtual migration, physical-to-virtual migration, and disaster recovery solutions. As a result, the company is increasingly favored by IT departments across various industries looking to maintain high availability and scalability of their applications.
Vibenomics provides location-based businesses and connected cities with Audio Experience Software (AES) to manage background music, scheduled messaging, live announcements, and out-of-home (OOH) advertising. Vibenomics is based in Indianapolis, Indiana and was founded in 2016 by Brent Oakley, Adam Ritz, and Nathan Miller.
Diagnotes, Inc. is a digital healthcare company that develops a clinical communication and collaboration platform designed to enhance communication within the healthcare sector. Founded in 2010 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Diagnotes offers a mobile and web-based application that aligns with the natural communication habits of healthcare professionals and their patients. The platform enables secure messaging, provider scheduling, patient data management, discussion documentation, and patient engagement, facilitating efficient communication among patients, physicians, care teams, hospitals, and health systems. Diagnotes serves a diverse client base, including large health systems, specialty hospitals, long-term care facilities, and behavioral health organizations. Its capabilities extend to telehealth consultations, enabling specialists to connect with patients in remote areas through live video.
Ateios Inc. is a company specializing in the development of ultra-thin and customizable batteries designed for integration into flexible electronics. Founded in 2018 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Ateios focuses on manufacturing zinc-oxide batteries that offer 2 to 5 times higher energy density compared to conventional coin cells. Utilizing a novel manufacturing process, the company produces conformable batteries made from hyper-elastic polymer materials, which can be shaped to meet specific product requirements. This innovation enables the production of ergonomic, compact, and efficient devices for various applications, including smart textiles, soft robotics, Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices, and medical or fitness wearables.
MITO Material Solutions, Inc. is a specialty chemical company based in Indianapolis, Indiana, with an additional office in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on developing and manufacturing graphene-based hybrid polymer modifiers and additives that significantly enhance material performance across various industries. One of its key products, the MITO T-Series, is a nano-additive that, when mixed with epoxies or resins, can increase the toughness of composite parts by 100% while reducing the likelihood of mechanical failure by 80%. This versatility allows industries to either enhance product toughness or decrease the quantity of materials used. The T-Series is particularly beneficial for the recreational vehicle and boating sectors, where it toughens fiberglass structures, as well as for the aerospace industry, where it enables manufacturers to reduce part weight without compromising toughness, resulting in substantial cost savings. MITO Material Solutions aims to improve the durability and performance of materials in applications such as ester resins, epoxies, and thermoplastics.
Stagetime Inc. is an online professional network designed for the performing arts community. Founded in 2020 and based in Bloomington, Indiana, the platform facilitates connections among artists, agents, and artistic administrators. Users can enhance their professional development by engaging with industry contacts, showcasing their work, and collaborating with peers. Stagetime aims to foster relationships and support growth within the performing arts sector.
SpeechVive Inc. is a medical technology company based in Lafayette, Indiana, founded in 2011. The company focuses on developing a wearable device aimed at improving communication for individuals with Parkinson's disease. This innovative device enhances patients' ability to hear by reducing background noise, which in turn increases their speech volume and clarity. By addressing communication challenges faced by those with Parkinson's, SpeechVive aims to help users lead more normal and fulfilling lives.
ConverSight.ai is artificial intelligence and analytics-based platform that uncovers actionable business insights for enterprises through natural language conversations and enables them to take action instantly. The platform generates tremendous efficiencies across organizational hierarchies from junior to senior leadership, reducing our customer report generation costs by over 50%. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Indianapolis.
Pattern89 Inc. develops a predictive marketing artificial intelligence platform for marketers and ad agencies to maximize digital and social media ad performance. Its tool identifies trends, automates campaign selection, drills analysis of data elements, optimizes campaign spending, and offers real time campaign performance and reporting. Pattern89 Inc. was formerly known as Quantifi, Inc. and changed its name to Pattern89 Inc. in April 2018. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Canopy is a platform intended to connect the dots and identifies key opportunities for managers to be proactive. The platform helps to spot pipeline risk, improve forecast accuracy and drive strategic change, enabling their clients to make a consistent and lasting impact on their sales team.
Authenticx, Inc. is a software company focused on the healthcare industry, specializing in the analysis and activation of customer interaction data. Founded in 2018 and based in Carmel, Indiana, Authenticx offers a platform that consolidates various forms of customer interactions, such as call center data, texts, chats, and emails, into a cohesive source of information. This platform enables healthcare organizations to gain insights into their customers' needs and preferences, helping them to enhance revenue strategies and improve overall profitability. By organizing and structuring conversational data, Authenticx provides valuable insights that assist healthcare providers in making informed decisions and better meeting the needs of their customers.
Smart Guided Systems LLC, based out of Indianapolis, IN, United States designs and develops technologies for High Value Permanent Crops including the Smart-Apply® Intelligent Spray Control System™ and the Permanent Crop Analyzer™.
Blaire Biomedical specializes in developing innovative handheld medical technologies that empower patients to conduct blood tests conveniently and efficiently. Their flagship product connects to a smartphone and requires only a single drop of blood to provide real-time blood count results. This device allows patients to perform tests anywhere and at any time, guided by instructions displayed on the device, tailored to the specific test cartridge being used. Blaire Biomedical's approach aims to enhance patient autonomy in managing their health through accessible and user-friendly testing solutions.
Amplified Sciences LLC is a molecular diagnostics company based in West Lafayette, Indiana, focused on developing a point-of-care system for the early detection of debilitating diseases, including pancreatic cancer and kidney disease. Utilizing an ultra-sensitive molecular sensing technology licensed from Purdue University, Amplified Sciences offers a versatile platform that can detect low abundance disease markers from bodily fluids such as urine and saliva. This technology is designed to operate at the single molecule level, allowing for accurate diagnostics while maintaining a cost-effective structure. The company has successfully produced a working prototype and published proof of concept data, positioning itself to address significant unmet medical needs in disease detection. With a scalable product portfolio aimed at point-of-care applications, Amplified Sciences is poised to transform early disease diagnosis and improve healthcare outcomes.
Stamus Networks, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Paris, France, specializes in network detection and response systems designed to identify and address serious threats to critical assets. The company offers a custom network traffic analysis engine paired with an intrusion detection engine that assists security professionals in uncovering intrusions within their networks. Its platform features a purpose-built threat hunting interface that allows users to efficiently search through diverse contextual data, including network segments, user agents, and various events. By providing response-ready threat detection and insights into asset-oriented attacks, Stamus Networks empowers organizations to rapidly respond to critical threats, while also supporting third-party and custom threat intelligence.
DeLury Enterprise is committed to improving lives through better medication management and providing assurance medications have been taken correctly so everyone can live the quality of life they deserve.
Gen3Bio is an innovation company focused on transforming waste algae into valuable products. It has developed proprietary technology that extracts cellular content from algae generated during wastewater treatment processes. This approach not only creates specialty chemicals at a significantly lower cost than traditional methods but also aids industries in reducing the nutrients released into treated water. By effectively utilizing waste algae, Gen3Bio aims to create a sustainable stream of revenue while addressing environmental concerns related to wastewater management.
Eclipse Orthopaedics is a startup dedicated to enhancing internal fixation procedures in orthopedic surgery. The company has developed a hand-held medical device that accurately locates screw holes, ensuring that surgeons can insert screws on the first attempt. This innovative device features a radiographic targeting attachment that incorporates a low-wattage X-ray system for effective image processing. By enabling surgeons to stabilize the rod and align broken parts precisely, Eclipse Orthopaedics aims to improve surgical outcomes and streamline the fixation process in orthopedic procedures.
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