Betaspring

Betaspring is a mentorship-driven startup accelerator located in Providence, Rhode Island, focused on supporting technology and design entrepreneurs. The program facilitates the development of new products and the establishment of companies through its structured accelerator sessions. It operates two 13-week sessions each year, during the Spring and Fall, attracting high-quality startup teams from across the United States and internationally. Betaspring aims to provide entrepreneurs with the guidance and resources necessary to successfully launch and grow their ventures.

Melissa Withers

Managing Director

Past deals in Rhode Island

Care Thread

Seed Round in 2013
Care Thread, Inc. is a healthcare technology company that specializes in mobile messaging and team-based collaboration solutions aimed at enhancing patient care and outcomes. Founded in 2011 and based in Providence, Rhode Island, Care Thread offers a HIPAA-compliant platform that connects all members of a patient's care team through real-time communication. Its Care Team Mapping feature maintains an up-to-date roster of clinical teammates, allowing healthcare providers to share essential patient information efficiently. The platform includes collaborative tools such as hand-off summaries for care transitions and shared task lists, which promote effective teamwork and care coordination. By facilitating real-time access to patient status and treatment details, Care Thread aims to improve patient safety and reduce discharge times.

Eventcheq

Seed Round in 2013
Eventcheq, Inc. is a technology company based in Providence, Rhode Island, that provides a second-screen platform designed for live events, including sports, concerts, theater, and other performing arts. Through its mobile and web applications, the platform enhances the event experience by allowing attendees to collect virtual badges, share their experiences, and re-live moments from events. Additionally, it offers tools for event organizers and performers to engage with their audiences, helping them understand fan preferences and attract new attendees. Users receive personalized recommendations for nearby events and notifications when tickets become available, enriching their overall event participation.

Rootless

Seed Round in 2013
Rootless, Inc. is an online community based in Providence, Rhode Island, that facilitates ridesharing by connecting drivers and passengers traveling to similar destinations. Founded in 2011, the platform allows drivers to offer rides to passengers along their routes, promoting a more efficient and cost-effective means of transportation. By encouraging shared rides, Rootless aims to enhance the travel experience for users while contributing to reduced traffic congestion and environmental impact.

Plandree

Seed Round in 2012
Plandree is an online platform based in Providence, Rhode Island, designed to facilitate collaborative vacation planning. Users can collect and organize their vacation ideas from both the Plandree marketplace and various online sources. The platform allows groups to create shared plans, enabling all participants to contribute by posting updates, adding new ideas, and booking activities, services, and lodging directly through the marketplace. Plandree provides real-time updates on the progress of these plans, ensuring that all members are informed and engaged throughout the planning process.

Lessonwriter

Seed Round in 2012
LessonWriter, Inc. is an educational technology company that specializes in developing print, web, and mobile-ready literacy lessons for students across various subjects. Founded in 2008 and based in Providence, Rhode Island, it provides a platform that transforms any media into teachable content, thereby enhancing the teaching and learning experience. LessonWriter offers several products, including a free literacy and lesson-planning tool called TEACHER, as well as premium solutions like TEAM and SCHOOL, which facilitate collaboration and online learning for educators and schools. The platform allows educators to create customized lesson plans and instructional materials from any reading passage, automating repetitive tasks to save time. Additionally, it offers features for automated assessment and reporting to enhance classroom management. LessonWriter aims to improve literacy instruction and student engagement by making lessons accessible and interactive across different learning environments.

A Curated World

Seed Round in 2012
A Curated World is an online store specializing in lifestyle and home goods, offering a diverse range of products that include accessories, clothing, décor, and items for children. Founded in 2012 and based in Providence, Rhode Island, the company focuses on showcasing handcrafted objects sourced from various regions worldwide. The platform not only provides a carefully curated selection of fashion and home décor but also shares the stories of the artisans and designers behind these products through essays and videos. This approach allows discerning clients to access unique, beautifully crafted items while gaining insight into the cultural backgrounds of the artisans.

GBooking

Seed Round in 2012
GBooking Ltd., established in 2010 and headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, specializes in developing and delivering an online booking and appointment scheduling system. The company caters to a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, automotive, food services, sports and fitness, legal services, government, education, beauty care, and more. Its platform enables users to search, compare, and book services, optimizing the relationship between buyers and sellers, and maximizing convenience and time savings for both parties.

Databraid

Seed Round in 2010
DataBraid, Inc. specializes in developing web-based statistical software tailored for academic researchers. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, the company aims to provide tools that facilitate data analysis and enhance research capabilities in various academic disciplines.

Accelereach

Seed Round in 2009
Accelereach, Inc. offers a web-based platform that facilitates communication between health and wellness professionals and their clients through text messaging. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, Accelereach enables health and wellness coaches to schedule messages, monitor client responses, and filter client input. The platform addresses a significant gap in client engagement, particularly during the periods between scheduled meetings, which is crucial for effective behavior change. By providing tools that enhance continual, personal contact, Accelereach aims to improve client outcomes and retention rates, recognizing that behavior modification is essential for reducing avoidable healthcare costs in the United States.

NuLabel

Seed Round in 2009
NuLabel Technologies, Inc., established in 2009 and based in East Providence, Rhode Island, specializes in developing innovative label and packaging solutions. The company's core technology involves activatable adhesives, which eliminate the need for non-stick liners and wet glue, thereby reducing costs and waste in the packaging industry. NuLabel's patented adhesive and patent-pending hardware technology enable a more efficient labeling process, with the adhesive being activated by a water-based, glue-free fluid just before application. As of August 10, 2017, NuLabel operates as a subsidiary of Altana AG.
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