Gener8tor is a nationally recognized accelerator based in Madison, Wisconsin, that focuses on investing in high-growth startups across various sectors, including software, IT, SaaS, life sciences, MedTech, e-commerce, and hardware. The accelerator operates three times a year, investing $100,000 in each of five selected startups during a 12-week program designed to provide a concierge experience. Startups benefit from extensive mentorship and guidance through a network of experienced mentors, technologists, corporate partners, angel investors, and venture capitalists. Gener8tor is a GOLD-tier member of the Global Accelerator Network and is ranked among the top accelerators in the United States by the Seed Accelerator Rankings Project. Additionally, Gener8tor manages a venture capital fund that aims to invest in the software and technology, media, and telecommunications sectors, supporting a minimum of ten companies with investments ranging from $90,000 to $140,000.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Truelytics is a B-to-B Enterprise SAAS startup located in Boston, pioneering what we call the Advisor Transition Management platform. We are the first end-to-end data-driven platform to help wealth management enterprises recruit, grow, and retain businesses while reducing time and costs related to transitions.
Developer of bill paying technology intended to take over the burden of paying bill for seniors. The company's technology receives clients' bills electronically, scrutinizes and pays them, employs technology-based secure systems to alleviate the hassles of daily money management and charges an economical, flat monthly fee, enabling elderly Americans and their families live in their homes without the stress and anxiety that often accompanies paying bills.
Full Reign is a Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in a recommendation platform for hair-care products. The platform aims to enhance consumer experience by providing tailored product suggestions based on individual needs and preferences. By leveraging technology, Full Reign seeks to streamline the process of finding suitable hair-care solutions, making it easier for users to navigate the vast array of available products in the market.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Y Translator, Inc. develops speech to text translation software. It offers natural language processing to mimic professional captioners, auto-translation, auto-save, auto-punctuation, export options, and transcript. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in San Francisco, California.
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.
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, Inc. is a Burlington, Vermont-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in connecting online influencers with advertisers and sponsors through its software platform. The company operates as an advertising network, allowing advertisers to efficiently access influencers and content creators, thereby facilitating scalable marketing opportunities.
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.
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.
AirShare combines over 75 years of experience in advanced technology development and combines talents in high technology telecommunications, digital signal processing, embedded systems, and aerospace development, commercialization, and operations.
PlaceMe simplifies the rental market for young professionals and grad students by leasing all-inclusive fully-furnished bedrooms at a flat monthly rent with flexible lease terms.
Advocatia Solutions, Inc. is a company based in Lake Bluff, Illinois, that specializes in providing benefit advocacy and enrollment software solutions tailored for hospitals and employers. Founded in 2016, Advocatia offers a range of tools, including Benefit Screening, Benefit Text, and Benefit Triage, designed to assist uninsured and underinsured patients in finding and securing available benefits. By partnering with Advocatia, hospitals can reduce bad debt, improve internal workflows, and create an audit trail of patient enrollment. The company's services not only facilitate access to healthcare options but also enable patients to seek necessary care following discharge, ultimately enhancing overall patient support and outcomes.
PlaceMe simplifies the rental market for young professionals and grad students by leasing all-inclusive fully-furnished bedrooms at a flat monthly rent with flexible lease terms.
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.
GenoPalate, Inc. offers personalized nutrition advice. It takes saliva samples from customers, analyzes the DNA, and then produces personalized nutrition recommendations based on their genes and responses to a lifestyle and health questionnaire. The company also sells DNA test kits and existing DNA data through its online platform. GenoPalate, Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Curate is a civic intelligence company based in Madison, Wisconsin, specializing in Web Scraping as a Service. Founded in 2016, Curate develops data mining software that employs artificial intelligence to analyze public municipality meeting minutes and agendas. This platform is designed primarily for the construction industry, enabling general contractors and vendors to identify upcoming projects and track local government discussions. By providing a comprehensive database and customized reports, Curate empowers organizations to monitor risks and uncover opportunities within thousands of municipalities across the United States. Its technology enhances engagement with local governments, helping users stay informed about relevant policies and initiatives.
Subsidence is a weather data company that provides dense surface observations generated by their proprietary weather stations. This composite of granular weather data has applications across a variety of markets, including insurance, power trading, forecasting, and risk mitigation. They will work with you to establish a high-definition observation network that suits your weather data needs. Contact us for more information.