gener8tor

Gener8tor is a nationally recognized accelerator firm based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, founded in 2012. It invests in high-growth startups across various sectors, including software, IT, e-commerce, and life sciences. Gener8tor runs a 12-week accelerator program three times a year, selecting five startups per cohort to receive $100,000 each, along with a comprehensive mentorship experience. The firm leverages a robust network of mentors, technologists, corporate partners, angel investors, and venture capitalists to foster startup growth. Additionally, Gener8tor manages a venture capital fund that aims to invest in multiple companies, primarily within the software and technology sectors. As a member of the Global Accelerator Network, Gener8tor has achieved GOLD-tier status in the U.S. based on rankings from the Seed Accelerator Rankings Project, underscoring its commitment to supporting entrepreneurial endeavors.

Doug Applegate

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Jeff Boeh

Managing Director

Maggie Brickerman

Partner

Precious Drew

Managing Director

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Managing Director

Ryan Jeffery

Managing Director

Ryan Jeffrey

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Joe Kirgues

Managing Director

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Nia Benefit

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Nia Benefit aims to fill the gaps of health care with virtual clinic.

Kaya

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Developer of a virtual mental health platform designed to connect employees to clinical mental health groups based on shared experiences. The company's platform provides evidence-based mental health support in the form of safe as well as private groups that have flexible group modalities to help employees with similar experiences connect, enabling employers to invest in the health and wellness of their employees and employees to feel more connected to others, supported by their employers and leave with important skills to build resilience in and out of the workplace.

Everywhere

Pre Seed Round in 2022
SupporTrends is adding value to consumer feedback by analyzing large volumes of unstructured customer service and support events. Our technology allows quantitative analysis of large-scale trends within product lines, brands, and industries that would previously have been difficult or impossible to identify.

AQUAOSO

Venture Round in 2022
AQUAOSO Technologies, Inc. is a company specializing in water risk management and mitigation tools tailored for the agricultural sector. Established in 2016 and located in Folsom, California, AQUAOSO leverages data science and machine learning to provide comprehensive insights into water data, enabling users to better understand and manage water-related risks. The company's platform offers a range of services, including mapping, research, and risk analysis, designed for financial institutions, investors, and agricultural operators. By providing an accessible water score, AQUAOSO helps farmers and water managers identify, monitor, and mitigate issues related to water scarcity, thereby enhancing decision-making in the modern agricultural economy.

Greener Crop

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Greener Crop provides data-driven hydroponic farm management to enable the deployment of hydroponic farms at a meaningful scale. Our customers are private and corporate investors, farmers, ranchers, real estate developers, hotels & restaurants, and food manufacturers. We support our clients with the setup of their farms, supplying them with growing supplies, developing crop strategies, and operating their farms on a daily basis.

Vyrill

Seed Round in 2022
Vyrill Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in the discovery and analytics of user-generated video content (UGVC). Founded in 2015, Vyrill provides a platform that aggregates various types of videos related to consumer products, including demos, commercials, unboxing, and reviews. This platform not only helps retailers and brands leverage authentic video content to enhance revenue and attract new customers but also offers insights for demand generation and content marketing. Vyrill's website features guidance on product pricing, purchasing options, and related product recommendations, while also generating relevant hashtags for each video. By focusing on video commerce, Vyrill aims to facilitate a deeper connection between brands and consumers through engaging visual content.

itselectric

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Provider of electric vehicle charging products and services intended to bring affordable, curbside, electrical vehicle charging points for drivers. The company offers a public charging service to address the infrastructure and environmental justice barriers cities face posts using a behind-the-meter approach to draw spare electrical supply from adjacent buildings, enabling clients to earn a passive income while making it easy for everyone to charge EVs.

Blip Energy

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Blip Energy specializes in sustainable energy storage solutions aimed at helping renters reduce their electricity expenses. The company develops an affordable, plug-and-play battery system that integrates artificial intelligence to manage household energy usage effectively and provide essential backup power during outages. By creating a distributed network of Internet of Things (IoT) batteries at the grid edge, Blip Energy enhances grid stability and supports utility operators in managing peak demand. Their innovative approach not only optimizes energy costs for users but also contributes to a smarter and more efficient energy grid.

Mycocycle

Seed Round in 2022
Mycocycle is an environmental remediation company that specializes in decarbonizing waste streams through the innovative use of fungi in a process known as mycoremediation. By developing engineered ecosystems, Mycocycle transforms toxic waste into non-toxic biomass, which can then be repurposed for the manufacture of new products. The company serves a diverse clientele, including waste management firms, landfill operators, material recycling facilities, and manufacturers seeking to adopt closed-loop processes. Its technologies not only help divert materials from landfills but also enable businesses to reuse feedstock in manufacturing or recycle it for other applications, contributing to a more sustainable waste management landscape.

SolarSteam

Seed Round in 2022
Developer of renewable heat energy systems designed to reduce carbon emissions and lower costs. The company offers hard-to-abate industries like cement, steel, chemical processes, food and alcohol production, and mining which rely upon high-temperature heat from carbon-intensive sources to create the products consumers use every day, enabling companies across various industries to opt for alternate sources of energy.

Folioboost

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Folioboost is a fantasy crypto trading game that plays at the intersection for gaming and trading. Users compete for the best crypto portfolios over a period of time to win real crypto rewards.

Bidstitch

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Operator of a fashion marketplace intended for vintage apparel. The company's platform offers buying, bidding, and selling of clothes accessories, and footwear based on style, size, color, and brand, enabling customers to discover and shop for old style and craftsmanship.

Clusiv

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of an e-learning and onboarding platform designed to assist visually impaired and blind people. The company's platform is focused on vocational training and upskilling to improve employment outcomes for state agencies, trainers and blind and visually impaired students, enabling organizations to hire and train blind and visually impaired persons for technical positions, helping students stand out for doing the right thing and achieving their goals.

4Degrees

Seed Round in 2021
4Degrees AV Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in relationship management software designed to enhance professional networking. Founded in 2017, the firm’s platform utilizes machine learning to help users identify and strengthen key professional connections. By categorizing important contacts, 4Degrees aims to democratize access to social capital, making it easier for clients to find suitable candidates for various roles, whether within their organization or externally. The software integrates seamlessly with existing enterprise applications, catering to sectors such as venture capital, private equity, mergers and acquisitions, investment banking, commercial real estate, and consulting. Through its innovative approach, 4Degrees seeks to empower professionals and improve their ability to activate their networks when needed.

Mark Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Mark Labs Inc. is a data analytics software company that specializes in providing a platform for nonprofits and their donors to understand and communicate social impact data. Founded in December 2015 and based in Washington, D.C., with an additional location in London, the company enables donors to track, analyze, and report the impact of their grant-making and sustainability initiatives. Nonprofits benefit from the platform by tracking their activities and reporting outcomes to funders. Mark Labs employs artificial intelligence and innovative methodologies to assess the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance of investments. By offering actionable insights into ESG risks and opportunities, the company empowers clients to make informed investment decisions and effectively communicate the impact of their portfolios to stakeholders.

CrossKudi

Pre Seed Round in 2021
CrossKudi is a blockchain-based platform that focuses on facilitating international money transfers, particularly for immigrants. The company has developed an online payment gateway that leverages blockchain technology to provide users with an affordable, instant, and secure method for cross-border transactions. By enabling users to accept, process, and disburse money efficiently, CrossKudi aims to simplify the financial transfer process for individuals navigating the complexities of sending funds internationally.

All I Do Is Cook

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Adun is a manufacturer of dishes and food products, packaged and delivered to suit modern-day lifestyles. They offer nigerian food, ethnic food, food delivery, direct-to-consumer, consumer packaged goods, and african food.

Tip a ScRxipt

Seed Round in 2021
Tip a ScRxipt is a mobile payment service dedicated to assisting vulnerable communities by enabling people to cover the costs of medical prescriptions. The company has developed an application that allows users to send or request funds specifically for medical expenses, including prescribed medications, medical supplies, and equipment at pharmacies. This service facilitates financial support among friends and family, ensuring that individuals can more easily manage their medical bills and access necessary healthcare resources. By focusing exclusively on pharmacies, Tip a ScRxipt combines technological innovation with social responsibility to address critical health-related financial challenges.

Rocket Dollar

Series A in 2021
Rocket Dollar, Inc. is a financial services company that offers an alternative retirement investment platform, enabling individuals to take control of their retirement funds. Founded in 2018 and based in Austin, Texas, the company provides self-directed accounts, including traditional, Roth, beneficiary, solo 401(k), and SEP IRA options. Through its platform, users can invest their retirement savings in a variety of alternative assets, such as real estate, startups, private equity, cryptocurrency, and precious metals, while maintaining tax benefits. This approach allows investors to diversify their portfolios beyond traditional investment vehicles, facilitating opportunities for growth and profit generation.

Compel

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Manufacturer of cleaning product named intended to be used on both skin and surfaces. The product is safe, effective, and long-lasting and with benefits that include preventing skin infections, eliminating odors, and keeping surfaces sanitary, enabling customers to use the product and restore their skin and also act as a safeguard for equipment and fabrics.

Awayr A.I.

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Awayr A.I. uses data-driven design and machine learning to produce SaaS software products. Our solutions help engineers understand the human attention and distraction implications of designs in real-time, to help them build better and safer user interface.

ChalkTalk

Seed Round in 2021
ChalkTalk Solutions, Inc. is a Boston-based company that operates a platform designed to enhance teacher-led courses in high school English language arts and math. Founded in 2013, ChalkTalk utilizes machine-learning technology to analyze results from student placement tests, enabling the generation of customized, standards-aligned curriculum materials that fit within existing class schedules. The platform produces lesson plans, instructional resources, and small group activities for teachers, while also providing personalized practice problems and review exercises for each student. This adaptive approach acts as a comprehensive support system for educators, tailoring instruction based on class progress and individual learning needs. Schools implementing ChalkTalk have reported significant improvements in student growth, with increases in state test scores that are 2 to 6 times greater than those of peers receiving traditional instruction after just 15 weeks of use.

Truelytics

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Truelytics, based in Boston, is a B-to-B enterprise SaaS startup that specializes in providing an Advisor Transition Management platform. This innovative platform serves wealth management, insurance, and tax firms by offering a comprehensive, data-driven approach to managing business transitions. Truelytics enables these enterprises to analyze their business performance and recruitment strategies, delivering actionable insights and key performance indicators. By focusing on efficiency, the platform helps firms attract, grow, and retain advisory businesses while minimizing the time and costs associated with transitions.

Unscrambl

Venture Round in 2021
Unscrambl, Inc. designs and develops a data driven technology platform. It develops streaming platform Unscrambl OXYGEN and Unscrambl BRAIN to apply analytics to the data to create insights for enterprises. It caters to telecommunications, healthcare and banking industries. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

SilverBills

Pre Seed Round in 2021
SilverBills specializes in bill-paying technology aimed at alleviating the burden of managing bills for seniors. The company offers a service that receives clients' bills electronically, carefully reviews them, and processes payments using secure technology. This system is designed to simplify daily financial management, allowing elderly Americans and their families to maintain their independence and live comfortably in their homes. SilverBills charges a straightforward, flat monthly fee for its services, thereby reducing the stress and anxiety often associated with bill payments.

BeeReaders

Seed Round in 2021
BeeReaders is a digital platform dedicated to enhancing literacy skills among Spanish-speaking K-12 students. The platform provides personalized learning experiences through original Spanish content presented in a game-like format. It includes an español placement test and a proprietary leveling system that ensures culturally relevant material is accessible to users. Additionally, BeeReaders offers a supplemental program designed to support hybrid instruction, allowing students to monitor their progress, generate reports, and advance their academic success effectively.

Earnest

Pre Seed Round in 2021
At Earnest Earth, we partner with farmers to turn their agricultural waste into proprietary engineered fertilizer that increases crop yields. By managing waste, we save farmers time, space, and help them generate additional income while making a greener and cleaner world. Our patent-pending bioreactors (agricultural waste converters) use composting (heat: kill pathogens), vermicomposting (earthworms: remove heavy metals, infuse microbes), microbes (microorganisms), and machine learning to engineer biofertilizers that increase crop yields (promoting drought resistance, pathogen suppression, and improving soil quality).

Full Reign

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Full Reign, founded in 2020 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, operates a recommendation platform focused on hair-care products. The company specializes in formulating sustainable hair care solutions tailored for wavy to curly hair types. By providing alternatives that simplify the hair routine, Full Reign aims to enhance the customer experience while minimizing environmental impact through its innovative packaging and refill processes. This approach not only reduces costs for consumers but also promotes responsible hair care practices.

AION Prosthetics

Pre Seed Round in 2021
AION Prosthetics develops a prosthetic system designed to provide an adjustable, durable, and affordable future for amputees. The company's unique approach to robotics and socket design creates an adjustable system that starts at the residual limb. AION Prosthetics was founded in 2021 and based in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Reframe History

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Reframe History builds virtual exhibitions and shares tools to help individuals and organizations document past and present history. It is dedicated to keeping stories alive through archiving the past, recording the present, and advocating for the future.

Hued

Venture Round in 2021
HUED is a platform that diversifies the patient/doctor connection by connecting patients with diverse healthcare providers.

Share My Change

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Share My Change is a web-based application that focuses on enhancing fundraising for retailers through location-based commerce tools. The platform transforms the traditional donation box into a digital fundraiser, allowing supporters to contribute spare change easily via a mobile application. This innovation not only simplifies the donation process but also enables retailers to generate funds more effectively, supporting both their charitable initiatives and customer engagement.

AION Prosthetics

Pre Seed Round in 2021
AION Prosthetics develops a prosthetic system designed to provide an adjustable, durable, and affordable future for amputees. The company's unique approach to robotics and socket design creates an adjustable system that starts at the residual limb. AION Prosthetics was founded in 2021 and based in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Tip a ScRxipt

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Tip a ScRxipt is a mobile payment service dedicated to assisting vulnerable communities by enabling people to cover the costs of medical prescriptions. The company has developed an application that allows users to send or request funds specifically for medical expenses, including prescribed medications, medical supplies, and equipment at pharmacies. This service facilitates financial support among friends and family, ensuring that individuals can more easily manage their medical bills and access necessary healthcare resources. By focusing exclusively on pharmacies, Tip a ScRxipt combines technological innovation with social responsibility to address critical health-related financial challenges.

Dora Maar

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Operator of an e-commerce platform intended to offer a curated selection of preowned luxury fashion. The company's platform helps consumers discover the pre-owned luxuries that are found among their network's enviable closets and connect their closets to a network of women inspired by their personal style and intentional approach to fashion, enabling customers to shop from the closets and collections of influential tastemakers, consignors, and their network.

RiftPay

Venture Round in 2021
Banking and finance done with others. Introducing a social banking, finance, and mobile payment platform. The financial industry is designed to cater to the individual. RiftPay puts groups first, making us truly unique.

Freeman Capital

Venture Round in 2021
Diversified investments for a diverse world.

Streo

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Streo allows artists to live stream, archive, and distribute their gigs thereby creating their own online music library for paid access. It is a one-stop platform for Artists to live stream & archive their live events, enabling a global audience to watch unlimited events on-demand for a monthly subscription. Streo pays royalties to perform artists as well as copyright owners which could be the original composer or a label, creating a new revenue stream for both the content providers.

Wildwonder

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Producer of beverage products intended to provide tea-based sparkling wellness drinks. The company's beverages include herbs and teas blended with real fruit juice and made with fresh ingredients and are offered in a variety of flavors, providing consumers with herbal drinks packed with nutrition and various health benefits.

Bumper

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Bumper makes investing more engaging and accessible for Gen Z teenagers. Bumper has taken a traditional custodial investment account, typically built for and run by the parents, and put the focus on younger teenagers. Kids are able to find companies and ETFs they want to own, learn about the security through news articles and analysis, and request the trade. Bumper also gives the account sponsor, typically parents or guardians, safety guardrails and controls to encourage healthy investing habits.

SoLo

Venture Round in 2021
SoLo Funds, Inc. is a mobile money exchange and lending platform that connects lenders and borrowers, allowing users to borrow on their own terms and lenders to benefit from their contributions. Established in 2015 and based in New York City, SoLo Funds operates as an alternative financial solution, offering rapid loan options to borrowers while providing lenders with significant value. The platform has evolved from a unique lending marketplace into a comprehensive community banking solution that leverages individual capital, insurance, and banking products, supported by advanced A.I. underwriting technology.

Babypalooza

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Babypalooza operates a community marketplace designed to connect first-time pregnant women and new mothers with essential products and resources. The platform serves as a dynamic social community, providing support from pregnancy through the preschool years. It offers a blend of virtual and live events, interactive online courses, and a comprehensive product marketplace. By facilitating access to vital information and resources, Babypalooza aims to empower parents during their transition into parenthood and early childhood.

Acclinate

Pre Seed Round in 2020
We are a trusted healthcare solutions provider integrating culture and technology to source diverse participants for genomic research and clinical trials

Nexus

Seed Round in 2020
Nexus is an AI-based precision dosing algorithm that minimizes drug resistance and reduces negative side effects.

Transcend

Seed Round in 2020
Transcend enables members to access and discover unique personal care and holistic services.

Lucendity

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Lucendity is a loan comparison shopping service founded in 2020 by Tanya Ferrell in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The company operates an online lending platform that simplifies the loan selection process for consumers by providing access to a variety of financing products, including personal loans, residential mortgages, education loans, and auto loans. Users can apply for loans by submitting personal information, and upon credit approval, Lucendity connects them with multiple lending partners. This allows borrowers to choose from different financing options that align with their financial goals and values, thereby enhancing their ability to secure suitable loan deals.

FANTM

Seed Round in 2020
FANTM develops an AI-based and wearable neuro-computer interface for gesture sensing. The wearable is a battery-powered, non-invasive sensor array that is easily worn by the user to wirelessly transmit measurements of neuromuscular activity and motion. It enables users to interact with their computers and other systems intuitively, powered by sensor fusion and machine learning. The FANTM development platform is designed for professionals and hobbyists alike to drive controls in games, powered prosthetics, VR, teleoperation, and more. It was co-founded in 2020 by Finn Kuusisto and Ezra Boley in Madison, Wisconsin.

(un)stuck

Seed Round in 2020
(Un)stuck offers a free brand audit and course recommendation for companies from the leading continuing digital marketing educator.

Vyflow

Seed Round in 2020
Vyflow is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2020 by Nikhil Trivedi that specializes in portfolio management software. The platform serves as a centralized portal for investors, providing access to important updates from portfolio companies, data rooms, and financial information. Its software allows for view-only access to a startup's bank account and includes background checks on founders and key employees. This functionality enables clients to conduct due diligence, receive investor updates, and gain insights into the companies they are interested in. By streamlining communication and data access, Vyflow aims to enhance the investment process for its users.

Elena Velez

Seed Round in 2020
Elena Velez is an apparel and fashion company founded in 2018 in New York City by designer Elena Velez. The company is recognized for its innovative blend of metalsmith techniques and high fashion, creating unique clothing for women. By emphasizing traditional crafts and artisanal heritage, Elena Velez aims to provide customers with authentic and stylish garments at accessible prices.

Castle One

Seed Round in 2020
Castle One operates a cybersecurity platform focused on empowering small businesses. The platform simplifies complex cybersecurity features into easily understandable and actionable steps, allowing small enterprises to effectively safeguard their devices, passwords, and emails. By making cybersecurity accessible, Castle One aims to enhance the protection of vital digital assets for smaller organizations.

TCARE

Series A in 2020
TCARE, Inc. is a provider of a caregiver support software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution designed to prevent caregiver burnout. The company's cloud-based platform enables care professionals to assess the risk factors associated with family caregiver burnout and recommend timely interventions. TCARE's technology has demonstrated its effectiveness by saving significant costs for agencies such as the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, which reported over $10 million in savings through a pilot program that delayed nursing home admissions for caregivers by 18 to 24 months. By partnering with government and healthcare entities, TCARE focuses on helping family caregivers manage their responsibilities while allowing their loved ones to age in place. The company was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri.

RealityBLU

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
RealityBLU is a developer of a self-service design platform that empowers non-technical marketers to create and publish augmented reality (AR) experiences for AR-enabled devices. By offering an intuitive interface and streamlined workflow, RealityBLU removes the technical barriers typically associated with implementing and measuring AR content, enabling marketers to engage customers more effectively. The platform provides organizations with complete ownership and control over their AR assets, messaging, and strategies, allowing them to execute marketing campaigns without the need for coding skills. With over 420 users and a revenue growth of three times year-over-year, RealityBLU is establishing itself as a significant player in the B2B augmented reality space.

NEER

Convertible Note in 2020
NEER is a comprehensive integrated real time water management platform. The Platform uses Machine Learning, to model and assess the risk condition of drinking water distribution mains, sewer and stormwater collection systems.

Full Reign

Convertible Note in 2020
Full Reign, founded in 2020 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, operates a recommendation platform focused on hair-care products. The company specializes in formulating sustainable hair care solutions tailored for wavy to curly hair types. By providing alternatives that simplify the hair routine, Full Reign aims to enhance the customer experience while minimizing environmental impact through its innovative packaging and refill processes. This approach not only reduces costs for consumers but also promotes responsible hair care practices.

Qunav

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Developer of sensor-based products intended to enable positioning, navigation, and timing in any environment at any time. The company is bringing low-cost navigation technology to the automotive market for applications that include telematics, connected cars, and, ultimately, self-driving cars, enabling clients to get accurate and reliable navigation even in challenging environments such as urban canyons, tunnels, and enclosed parking garages.

Cloudux

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Cloudux, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2019 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It specializes in developing a software platform designed to simplify the creation, management, and deployment of code within multi-cloud environments. This platform enables software engineers, even those without extensive cloud development knowledge, to efficiently build and deploy serverless and containerized applications across various cloud providers. By eliminating the risk of vendor lock-in, Cloudux empowers users to operate flexibly in distributed networks, enhancing productivity and streamlining the coding process.

Altin Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Developing a machine monitoring solution that enables manufacturers to monitor the performance of manufacturing equipment in real time for predictive maintenance. Its first product, Altin Links, allows manufacturers to capture electrical, mechanical, optical and other data from their machines and send the data to the cloud.

Alive & Well

Pre Seed Round in 2019
A direct-to-consumer startup that sells sustainable hair care products specifically for people with wavy and curly hair. Its kit includes reusable bottles for their hair products, and every month users receive refills in the mail.

Last Lock

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Last Lock, founded in 2019 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, specializes in manufacturing secure smart locks that enhance the functionality of traditional mechanical lock systems for homes and businesses. By integrating electronic sensors into smart cylinders, the company enables the scanning and storage of physical key profiles, allowing owners to manage, track, and grant access digitally. Last Lock's products offer various access methods, control over entry points, and self-powered battery cylinders, providing efficient installation solutions for users seeking improved security.

Tango

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Tango’s suite of applications provides data and analytics to alcohol brands by leveraging proprietary data from consumers’ purchases at their favorite bars and breweries. Alcohol brands unlock insights on consumer preferences and purchasing behavior. Bars and breweries increase sales and save on processing fees. Consumers benefit from a seamless and secure purchasing process.

ilixer

Pre Seed Round in 2019
ilixer creates nutritionally-complete meals providing an optimal ratio of macronutrients and micronutrients from actual food. ilixer sells direct-to-consumer and wholesale through select retailers. ilixer is a Cincinnati-based, Delaware C-Corporation. Executive Summary available upon request.

Vishion

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Vishion Corporation is a technology company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, founded in 2017. It has developed a mobile application that allows users to search for decor and furniture by specific colors. The app utilizes true color data, user preferences, and current fashion trends to assist shoppers in finding ideal decor items. In addition to its color-based search capabilities, Vishion's platform enables users to organize design plans and ideate on various design concepts. The application is compatible with both Android and iOS devices. Furthermore, Vishion connects users with home renovation experts for consultations or complete projects, catering to a wide range of customers from DIY enthusiasts to professional interior designers.

EVA

Pre Seed Round in 2019
EVA is a solution for booking entertainment and experiences for virtual and live events. It offers virtual services that include custom content, experiences, and event management. Each experience and enhancement is designed to increase user attendance and engagement for virtual events. The company was established by Makenzie Stokel and Channing Moreland in Nashville, Tennessee in 2015.

Qlicket

Convertible Note in 2019
Qlicket operates as an AI-driven SaaS platform that focuses on talent retention, aiming to reduce employee turnover by providing continuous insights into employee experiences. The platform includes a kiosk feedback system designed to facilitate communication between employees and management, addressing the challenges posed by high turnover rates. In addition to its talent retention services, Qlicket India Pvt. Ltd. manages a Wi-Fi platform that enhances customer engagement by allowing businesses to interact with customers and gather their feedback. Founded in 2011 and based in New Delhi, India, Qlicket has established a presence in the market, complementing its operations with a U.S. headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where it was founded in 2018.

Qlicket

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Qlicket operates as an AI-driven SaaS platform that focuses on talent retention, aiming to reduce employee turnover by providing continuous insights into employee experiences. The platform includes a kiosk feedback system designed to facilitate communication between employees and management, addressing the challenges posed by high turnover rates. In addition to its talent retention services, Qlicket India Pvt. Ltd. manages a Wi-Fi platform that enhances customer engagement by allowing businesses to interact with customers and gather their feedback. Founded in 2011 and based in New Delhi, India, Qlicket has established a presence in the market, complementing its operations with a U.S. headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where it was founded in 2018.

Accern

Seed Round in 2019
Accern Corporation, based in New York, develops a no-code web surveillance software platform that automates research and data analysis processes. Its technology is particularly beneficial in financial research, fundamental investing, coverage banking, and quantitative trading, serving a range of clients, including hedge funds, asset managers, and news media sectors. Accern's platform leverages advanced natural language processing and forecasting features to extract insights from unstructured data, thereby minimizing time to value and maximizing return on investment. The company partners with significant industry players and is recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 company. Accern was incorporated in 2014 and is supported by various venture capital firms.

Zemble

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Zemble operates as ClaimSpace, a software as a service (SaaS) platform designed to enhance communication between insurers and their customers. Founded in 2017 and based in Sydney, Australia, ClaimSpace provides a web-based, white-labeled collaboration tool that facilitates personalized digital experiences for both customers and external stakeholders. The platform aims to streamline and automate the administrative aspects of complex claims and complaints, thereby improving transparency and visibility throughout the claims process. By delivering valuable customer data to enterprise clients, ClaimSpace fosters stronger relationships between insurers and their customers.

OnRamp Insurance Accelerator

Convertible Note in 2019
OnRamp Insurance Accelerator the accelerator for insurance innovation.

Y Translator

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Y Translator, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing speech-to-text translation software. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a platform that automates video closed captioning and translation using artificial intelligence. Its services include natural language processing to replicate the work of professional captioners, along with features such as auto-translation, auto-save, auto-punctuation, and various export options. By enhancing the accessibility of video content, Y Translator enables content creators to significantly increase their influence and revenue on multimedia-sharing platforms.

Pet Krewe

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Pet Krewe Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing a range of pet costumes, toys, and crafting kits. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, the company offers products for both dogs and cats, including a variety of costumes and unique items such as pet horoscopes. Pet Krewe sells its products through an online platform and a mobile application, making it accessible to pet owners seeking innovative and fun accessories for their pets.

WorldSibu

Pre Seed Round in 2019
We are building a whole technology ecosystem in an internet-of-organizations approach. From tools for developers to easily create smart contract systems, and a multi-cloud infrastructure administration platform, to a marketplace of enterprise decentralized services based on any blockchain technology.

Fiveable

Convertible Note in 2019
Fiveable, Inc. is an educational technology company founded in 2018 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It operates an interactive social learning platform designed specifically for Advanced Placement (AP) students and teachers. The platform facilitates engagement through live-streamed lessons, interactive discussions, and supportive communities, allowing students to connect with peers and educators. Fiveable offers resources across various subjects, including history, social science, STEM, and languages, to enhance academic and social-emotional learning. By fostering collaboration and interaction, Fiveable aims to create a dynamic educational environment that supports both teaching and learning outside of traditional classroom settings.

Lumanu

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Lumanu, Inc. is a digital marketing platform that connects companies with brand ambassadors, focusing on the creator economy. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Oakland, California, with an additional office in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Lumanu offers several solutions to facilitate collaboration between brands and creators. Its SocialCert solution enables influencers to share content and usage rights with marketers, while Content Manager allows for easy ingestion of influencer content. SmartBoost generates advertisements using influencer-created content, enhancing marketing effectiveness. Lumanu streamlines business transactions and payments for creators, ensuring they earn more and receive payments promptly. For businesses, the platform reduces friction in accessing exclusive creator intellectual property and first-party data, ultimately improving return on investment.

Bottlespark

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Bottlespark, Inc. is a company that specializes in creating a software platform designed to connect online influencers with advertisers and sponsors. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Burlington, Vermont, Bottlespark operates an advertising network that facilitates access to a wide range of influencers and content creators. The platform enables advertisers to achieve branding visibility and performance-based advertising, providing the necessary tools for influencers to monetize their content effectively. Through this digital advertising marketplace, Bottlespark aims to streamline the collaboration between advertisers and content creators, enhancing the overall effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

Fiveable

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Fiveable, Inc. is an educational technology company founded in 2018 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It operates an interactive social learning platform designed specifically for Advanced Placement (AP) students and teachers. The platform facilitates engagement through live-streamed lessons, interactive discussions, and supportive communities, allowing students to connect with peers and educators. Fiveable offers resources across various subjects, including history, social science, STEM, and languages, to enhance academic and social-emotional learning. By fostering collaboration and interaction, Fiveable aims to create a dynamic educational environment that supports both teaching and learning outside of traditional classroom settings.

Panty Drop

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Panty Drop, Inc. is a subscription-based business that specializes in providing personalized underwear boxes for women. Established in 2017 and located in Reno, Nevada, the company aims to empower women by encouraging boldness and confidence through its offerings. Panty Drop caters to a diverse range of body sizes, offering premium-brand panties in sizes XS to 6XL. Each subscription box not only delivers customized underwear but also supports the company's mission to address gender leadership disparities through its 1/1/1 program, which contributes to relevant initiatives.

AirShare

Pre Seed Round in 2019
AirShare, Inc., established in 2002 and headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, specializes in developing advanced drone monitoring systems. The company's flagship product, the OVERWATCH system, is designed to detect, track, and safely mitigate wayward or malicious drones in real-time. Leveraging over 75 years of combined expertise in telecommunications, digital signal processing, embedded systems, and aerospace, AirShare provides a comprehensive solution that ensures safety and compliance in drone operations. The system not only intercepts unauthorized UAVs efficiently but also offers features such as flight planning, comprehensive logging, sensor calibration, real-time mission auditing, and post-flight performance analysis. This enables operators to execute interception orders accurately and rapidly, enhancing overall operational security.

Car Body Lab

Seed Round in 2019
Car Body Lab, Inc. owns and operates mobile vans for auto repair. It offers services in the areas of auto body repair, auto body paint, and paint less dent removal. The company serves customers in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Sacramento, and Bay Area, California; Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando, and Tampa, Florida; Dallas and Houston, Texas. Car Body Lab, Inc. was founded in 2017 and is based in Miami Beach, Florida.

Pear Commerce

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Pear simplifies retail marketing by connecting CPG advertisements directly with retailers. Pear brings your digital marketing to life by adding a call to action. Consumers can purchase a product or claim an offer right from the ad, and Pear takes care of creating the connection to a local retailer who can fulfill the transaction. Pear collects your consumer’s information, so you’ll know your customers and their purchasing behavior better, while driving more sales for your products.

Norton Hurley

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Norton Hurley is an e-commerce platform based in Spearfish, South Dakota, dedicated to providing adult diapers and other incontinence supplies. Founded by David Woodbury, the company offers monthly and tailored subscription services that deliver absorbent briefs directly to customers' homes. This approach not only ensures easy access to essential products for individuals facing incontinence but also aims to reduce the stigma associated with the condition. By focusing on convenience and discretion, Norton Hurley addresses the personal care needs of its clients, enhancing their quality of life.

Brandefy

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Brandefy is a developer of a personal care product reviewing platform that provides consumers with comprehensive information and reviews about beauty and personal care products. The platform allows shoppers to compare store brand and name brand items based on honest consumer feedback, as well as offering its own evaluations, including ingredient analyses and personal experiences. By facilitating this comparison, Brandefy enables customers to uncover valuable insights about products before making a purchase. Additionally, the company assists users in finding affordable alternatives to prestige beauty products through user-generated content and ingredient analysis. If an affordable option is not available, Brandefy also manufactures its own products, ensuring beauty enthusiasts can access the best choices for their needs.

Ad Badger

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Ad Badger uses intelligent automation to help Amazon sellers dramatically improve their Amazon PPC campaigns. Its quick customization abilities save sellers tons of time managing paid traffic campaigns and produces superior results compared to manually managing campaigns.

Nollapelli

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Nollapelli, Inc. is a manufacturer of innovative bedding products, specializing in bed sheets and pillowcases designed to enhance the sleep experience. Founded in 2016 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company aims to create a new wellness category through its unique textiles, which incorporate a patent-pending fabric that balances moisture, temperature, and friction. This technology promotes a healthier connection between the body and bedding, appealing to consumers who prioritize beauty and wellness in their sleep routine. Nollapelli's products are available for purchase through its online store, targeting individuals seeking improved sleep quality as well as the luxury hospitality market.

SteamChain

Seed Round in 2018
SteamChain.io, Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides usage-based financing solutions as hardware-as-a-service for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The company specializes in the development and deployment of smart contracts, which facilitate multi-party agreements to manage financing, operations, service, and warranties for machines and devices. By leveraging blockchain technology, SteamChain allows OEMs to receive payments based on the productivity of their machines throughout their lifecycle, enhancing the long-term financial benefits for OEMs while aligning their incentives more closely with those of their customers.

PAXAFE

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Paxafe, Inc. specializes in developing innovative hardware and software solutions for packaging that enhance the security and traceability of high-value shipments. Founded in 2018 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the company offers Internet of Things-enabled products that monitor and protect against theft and chain-of-custody failures in various sectors, including jewelry, electronics, and pharmaceuticals. Paxafe's comprehensive platform aggregates real-time parcel data, facilitating data-driven shipping insurance and enabling shippers and insurers to manage and salvage at-risk shipments effectively. By leveraging telematics and predictive analytics, Paxafe enhances risk management in supply chains, allowing for the automation of claims processes and improving operational efficiencies for businesses involved in B2B logistics.

SnapShyft

Seed Round in 2018
The SnapShyft Labor Marketplace is a Staffing-as-a-Service software and mobile app connecting food service and food manufacturing businesses with fully vetted & experienced professionals, on-demand. We help fill shifts fast— combining the best attributes of the gig-economy and HR Tech while eliminating bias and discrimination in the process. As the #1 rated most reliable staffing solution in the market the SnapShyft platform is generating positive socio-economic outcomes through empowering businesses to staff-on-the-fly, and tens of thousands of essential workers to have full flexibility to generate income as needed, and the community at large.

Noirefy

Funding Round in 2018
Noirefy is a digital platform focused on enhancing diversity within the workforce by connecting underrepresented job candidates with employment opportunities. The platform employs a referral and proprietary scoring model to streamline the hiring process for corporations, helping them attract and retain diverse talent. By facilitating connections between qualified minority professionals and companies, Noirefy aims to increase racial and gender diversity in the workplace. The platform not only assists users in expanding their professional networks but also seeks to address the disparities in hiring practices, ensuring that qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds have greater access to interviews and job placements globally.

Virtue Analytics

Seed Round in 2018
Virtue Analytics Inc. is a boutique consulting firm that focuses on business management consulting and data analytics. Established in 2013 and headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, with additional offices in the United States and India, the company offers a range of services including predictive analytics, marketing promotional campaigns, sales forecasting, and network modeling. Virtue Analytics utilizes a data analytics platform that leverages various data science and engineering tools to generate real-time business intelligence reports. By combining data modeling expertise with industry knowledge, the firm captures information from social media, census data, and publicly available sources to provide clients with advanced business insights. Additionally, it supports clients throughout the design, development, data modeling, testing, and customer education phases of project implementations.

PopBase

Pre Seed Round in 2018
21st century communication must be interactive, immersive and react directly to the consumer to be future proof, we are the first to build this infrastructure for scale. Good communication is good storytelling and our system superpowers any story. We ware using this power for good by targeting a market with a lot of white space and huge positive impact: Digital Wellness ($575B). We are launching our technology through our first product: Woodland Mysteries: Making wellness information easy to learn, retain, and reference through an immersive, story driven, educational experience for kids ages 4-6. Content is updated through a patented content management system allowing quick and easy distribution of information vetted by experts. Our tech is a railway system. Woodland Mysteries is just the first train to ride it.

Ease

Seed Round in 2018
Ease, Inc. is a software company that specializes in process performance solutions and freelance management platforms. The company's offerings include tools for manufacturing and service providers, such as an auditing and inspection platform that streamlines processes and reduces administrative burdens, as well as electronic work instruction tools that allow for the easy dissemination of operational plans to users via computers or mobile devices. Additionally, Ease provides a Freelance Management System, a cloud-based solution that helps businesses manage their independent contractors and access top-tier talent, including software developers, designers, and digital strategists. Founded in 1986 and based in Mission Viejo, California, the company serves a diverse range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, electronics, and retail, while also offering deployment, certification, and training services to enhance operational performance.

PlaceMe

Pre Seed Round in 2018
PlaceMe addresses the housing challenges faced by young professionals and graduate students in Boston by offering co-living rental spaces. The company provides fully furnished bedrooms in apartments, which come equipped with essential amenities such as furniture, utilities, high-speed internet, and monthly cleaning of common areas. PlaceMe operates on a flat monthly rent structure and offers flexible lease terms starting at three months, allowing residents to enjoy a convenient and hassle-free living experience.
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