Techstars

Accelerated Equity Insights creates more diverse college communities by removing bias from recruitment communications. It implements programs in colleges and universities to ensure that every voice is heard and has the same opportunities. Accelerated Equity Insights was founded in 2021 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri.

Lenme is a mobile application designed to streamline peer-to-peer lending and borrowing, addressing the needs of millions of Americans who require small loans for unexpected expenses. The platform connects borrowers seeking flexible loan options with lenders interested in earning returns on their investments. By leveraging extensive data on each borrower, Lenme enables lenders to offer competitive rates, reducing the average high costs associated with traditional lending methods, which often lead to exorbitant interest rates. This approach not only provides borrowers with an alternative to traditional financing options, such as bank loans and credit cards, but also allows investors to participate in a less volatile investment market. Overall, Lenme aims to create a more accessible and efficient lending ecosystem.

WingXpand is an aerospace company based in St. Louis, Missouri, specializing in the manufacture of commercial drones and associated services. Founded in 2022, the company develops aerial drones tailored for various sectors, including public safety, defense, agriculture, survey, inspection, and insurance. WingXpand's drones feature expandable and customizable designs, incorporating smart sensing technology and an open architecture system that supports modular payload capabilities. This innovative approach allows clients to enhance agricultural yield, improve public safety, and ensure the protection of soldiers in the field.

Backstitch Inc. operates a platform focused on personalized employee communications, catering specifically to HR and internal communications teams. The company's platform allows users to create effective business communications, providing features such as push notifications, internal content delivery, and industry news. Additionally, Backstitch enables users to analyze trends and behaviors within their organizations, identify allies across departments, and measure the return on investment of their communications and engagement efforts. The company also develops an application that integrates a curated media monitoring platform. Founded in 2012, Backstitch is based in Kansas City, Missouri.

Applied Particle Technology, founded in 2014 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, specializes in air filtration technologies aimed at removing microscopic particles from the air. The company develops efficient air purification products that utilize a unique charge, capture, and inactivation technology, making them suitable for critical environments such as hospitals and clean rooms. In addition to air filtration, Applied Particle Technology creates environmental sensors capable of measuring key parameters, including both fixed and wearable devices that detect aerosols—liquid or solid particles suspended in the air. This innovative technology enables clients to monitor dust emissions, ensure regulatory compliance, and safeguard workers in potentially hazardous environments.

Petabolix Inc. is a company that has developed an intelligent nutrition platform focused on creating individualized diets for pets. Founded in 2014 and based in Saint Joseph, Missouri, Petabolix evaluates pets' nutritional needs by considering factors such as breed, age, activity level, and other specific conditions. The platform maps these assessments to nearly 10,000 available diets, providing personalized recommendations to pet owners. Additionally, it assists users in locating the best-priced retailers for pet food purchases, ensuring that pets receive optimal nutrition tailored to their unique profiles.

Provider Pool operates an online marketplace tailored for the healthcare sector, connecting healthcare organizations with qualified professionals. Founded in 2018 and based in Saint Louis, Missouri, the platform utilizes advanced algorithms to match hospitals with nursing talent for both short-term and long-term staffing requirements. This service streamlines the hiring process, allowing healthcare facilities to efficiently access local nursing professionals while reducing recruitment costs and time. Additionally, Provider Pool supports the career advancement of non-degree healthcare workers by offering educational pathways and opportunities for skill enhancement, facilitating their journey toward becoming registered nurses and other healthcare roles.

Zohr, Inc. is a retail and service provider specializing in tires, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. The company operates multiple locations across Kansas and Missouri, including Bonner Springs, Fairway, and Raytown. Zohr offers a range of services such as tire replacement, tire rotation, flat tire repair, and fleet services. It has developed an online platform that allows customers to conveniently order tire delivery and installation at their home or office. This platform also provides access to a complete catalog of tire-related services, enabling vehicle owners to manage their tire needs quickly and efficiently at competitive prices.

Zohr, Inc. is a retail and service provider specializing in tires, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. The company operates multiple locations across Kansas and Missouri, including Bonner Springs, Fairway, and Raytown. Zohr offers a range of services such as tire replacement, tire rotation, flat tire repair, and fleet services. It has developed an online platform that allows customers to conveniently order tire delivery and installation at their home or office. This platform also provides access to a complete catalog of tire-related services, enabling vehicle owners to manage their tire needs quickly and efficiently at competitive prices.

Keybot, Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing rental access robots that streamline access to rental properties through integrated hardware and software solutions. Established in 2018 and headquartered in St. Peters, Missouri, with additional locations in Kansas City, Missouri, and London, United Kingdom, the company focuses on automating self-showings and facilitating access for renters and maintenance personnel. Keybot's innovative products allow property managers and rental owners to share digital keys with verified third parties, manage access remotely, and maintain detailed access logs, enhancing security and convenience for users. The company also operates a production office in Taipei City, Taiwan, to support its manufacturing needs.

Zego Inc., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, specializes in developing a smart amenity platform designed specifically for apartments. The company's application connects residents with management, maintenance services, and a marketplace for local amenities through a single interface. This technology aims to enhance resident engagement and facilitate the sale of additional services, ultimately benefiting both property management companies and community associations.

Strayos Inc. specializes in aerial data analytics software, focusing on the mining, quarrying, and oil and gas exploration industries. Founded in 2016 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, the company offers a comprehensive platform that integrates image processing and artificial intelligence to enhance operational efficiency. Strayos provides tools such as smart drill data analysis, which employs measurement-while-drilling techniques for real-time assessment of drill logs and rock properties. Additionally, the platform features a 3D Blast Profile for optimizing blast patterns and conducting interactive reporting and visualization. Strayos also includes the Muckpile AI platform, which utilizes advanced machine learning to analyze rock size distribution and muckpile movements. By leveraging aerial intelligence, Strayos aims to reduce costs, improve productivity, and enhance safety in mining and blasting operations, while also expanding its services to civil engineering and other sectors.

Strayos Inc. specializes in aerial data analytics software, focusing on the mining, quarrying, and oil and gas exploration industries. Founded in 2016 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, the company offers a comprehensive platform that integrates image processing and artificial intelligence to enhance operational efficiency. Strayos provides tools such as smart drill data analysis, which employs measurement-while-drilling techniques for real-time assessment of drill logs and rock properties. Additionally, the platform features a 3D Blast Profile for optimizing blast patterns and conducting interactive reporting and visualization. Strayos also includes the Muckpile AI platform, which utilizes advanced machine learning to analyze rock size distribution and muckpile movements. By leveraging aerial intelligence, Strayos aims to reduce costs, improve productivity, and enhance safety in mining and blasting operations, while also expanding its services to civil engineering and other sectors.

Backstitch Inc. operates a platform focused on personalized employee communications, catering specifically to HR and internal communications teams. The company's platform allows users to create effective business communications, providing features such as push notifications, internal content delivery, and industry news. Additionally, Backstitch enables users to analyze trends and behaviors within their organizations, identify allies across departments, and measure the return on investment of their communications and engagement efforts. The company also develops an application that integrates a curated media monitoring platform. Founded in 2012, Backstitch is based in Kansas City, Missouri.

Mycroft AI, Inc. is a developer of an open-source voice assistant platform that enables users to interact with their electronic devices through voice commands. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, with additional offices in Palo Alto, California, and Lawrence, Kansas, Mycroft's software operates as an adaptable platform that can be customized and integrated into various devices, including refrigerators, computers, speakers, wearables, cars, and televisions. The company emphasizes a privacy-focused approach, utilizing artificial intelligence and natural language processing to enhance user experience while maintaining an open-source and open-hardware framework. This allows for extensive extension and personalization, catering to the diverse needs of users.

Ollo Wearables Inc. specializes in developing innovative communication devices tailored for senior citizens and children. The company offers a unique, display-free smartphone that features a single-button, push-to-talk interface, ensuring ease of use. This wearable device includes essential functionalities such as GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and various health sensors, all housed in a waterproof and shock-resistant design. Ollo's technology enables voice control and can detect falls or inactivity, alerting emergency contacts when necessary. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, Ollo Wearables aims to enhance the safety, independence, and well-being of its users while fostering connections among families and friends.

FitBark Inc. is a pet technology company that offers a dog activity and sleep monitor designed to enhance the health and well-being of dogs and their owners. Founded in 2013 and based in Kansas City, Missouri, FitBark's product collects data on a dog's physical activity and rest levels, providing valuable insights into the animal's health and behavior. The device converts this information into "bark points," allowing pet owners to track their dog's progress. Additionally, FitBark's platform facilitates communication with veterinarians, enabling the sharing of health data. The company's offerings are available through its online store and other online retailers in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. FitBark is also recognized as a research-grade platform, utilized by over 45 veterinary schools and research institutions to validate new drugs, foods, procedures, and medical treatments.

FitBark Inc. is a pet technology company that offers a dog activity and sleep monitor designed to enhance the health and well-being of dogs and their owners. Founded in 2013 and based in Kansas City, Missouri, FitBark's product collects data on a dog's physical activity and rest levels, providing valuable insights into the animal's health and behavior. The device converts this information into "bark points," allowing pet owners to track their dog's progress. Additionally, FitBark's platform facilitates communication with veterinarians, enabling the sharing of health data. The company's offerings are available through its online store and other online retailers in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. FitBark is also recognized as a research-grade platform, utilized by over 45 veterinary schools and research institutions to validate new drugs, foods, procedures, and medical treatments.