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 fintech company that facilitates peer-to-peer lending via its mobile application. It connects borrowers seeking small loans with lenders looking for investment opportunities, providing an alternative to traditional banking services.

WingXpand is a U.S. aerospace and AI software company focused on expanding aerial intelligence. It develops expandable, customizable drones and IoT devices equipped with smart sensing and an open architecture that supports modular payloads. The solutions are designed for public safety, defense, agriculture, survey, inspection, and insurance applications, enabling clients to improve crop yields, enhance safety for soldiers and emergency responders, and accelerate disaster response through rapid, intelligent aerial insight.

Backstitch Inc. is a Kansas City-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in a platform for personalized employee communications. The platform serves business communicators by enabling them to create tailored communications for their teams, providing features such as push notifications, internal content, and industry news. Additionally, Backstitch's platform helps users analyze trends and behaviors, identify departmental allies, 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, further enhancing its offerings for HR and internal communications teams.

Applied Particle Technology, founded in 2014 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, specializes in advanced air filtration technologies aimed at removing microscopic particles from the air. The company develops efficient air purification products that utilize a novel charge, capture, and inactivation technology, making them suitable for applications in hospitals, clean rooms, and other specialized environments. In addition to air filtration, Applied Particle Technology also offers environmental sensors designed to measure key parameters, including both fixed and wearable devices that detect aerosols. These sensors employ patented technology to monitor dust emissions, ensuring compliance with safety standards and protecting workers in potentially hazardous environments. Through its innovative solutions, the company addresses critical air quality issues while enhancing safety and operational efficiency.

Petabolix Inc. is a company focused on developing an intelligent nutrition platform tailored for pets. Established in 2014 and based in Saint Joseph, Missouri, the platform evaluates pets' nutritional needs by considering factors such as breed, age, activity level, and various individual conditions. By assessing these parameters, Petabolix maps each pet's nutritional profile to nearly 10,000 available diets, ensuring optimal matches. The platform also offers personalized diet recommendations and assists users in identifying well-priced retailers for pet food purchases, thereby emphasizing the importance of individualized nutrition in pet care.

Provider Pool Co. is an online labor marketplace focused on the healthcare sector, established in 2018 and headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri. The company facilitates connections between healthcare organizations and professionals through a tech-enabled platform that automates the hiring, recruiting, and contracting processes. By utilizing advanced matching technology powered by artificial intelligence, Provider Pool efficiently pairs hospitals with nursing professionals and other healthcare workers, catering to both short-term and long-term staffing requirements. The platform not only streamlines staffing and recruitment for healthcare organizations but also offers educational pathways for non-degree healthcare workers, enabling them to advance their careers and improve their qualifications.

Zohr, Inc. is a retail and service company specializing in tires, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. The company provides a range of services, including tire replacement, tire rotation, tire pressure monitoring system checks, flat tire repair, and fleet services. Zohr operates multiple locations across Kansas and Missouri, making it accessible to a broad customer base. The company has developed an online platform that simplifies the tire purchasing process, allowing customers to order tires for delivery and installation at their home or office. This service-oriented approach aims to enhance convenience for vehicle owners while ensuring competitive pricing for quality tire services.

Zohr, Inc. is a retail and service company specializing in tires, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. The company provides a range of services, including tire replacement, tire rotation, tire pressure monitoring system checks, flat tire repair, and fleet services. Zohr operates multiple locations across Kansas and Missouri, making it accessible to a broad customer base. The company has developed an online platform that simplifies the tire purchasing process, allowing customers to order tires for delivery and installation at their home or office. This service-oriented approach aims to enhance convenience for vehicle owners while ensuring competitive pricing for quality tire services.

Keybot, Inc. is a company that designs and manufactures rental access robots, automating entry for rental properties through an innovative integration of hardware and software. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in St. Peters, Missouri, with additional locations in Kansas City and London, the company provides solutions for rental owners and property managers. Keybot's product facilitates self-showings and allows renters and maintenance personnel to access properties securely. The system employs digital keys that enable property managers to share access with verified third parties, manage locks remotely, and maintain access logs, thereby enhancing security and efficiency in property management. Keybot also operates a production office in Taipei City, Taiwan.

Vector Legal Method is a software company based in Kansas City, Missouri, specializing in litigation management solutions. The company offers a cloud-based Software-as-a-Service platform designed specifically for corporate legal departments and law firms. This platform provides centralized control over litigation cases, enhancing visibility into outside counsel activities and offering instant access to case information. By streamlining document storage, retrieval, deadlines, and tasks, the platform enables collaborative management of cases among all stakeholders. This results in increased efficiency, reduced billable costs, and allows legal departments to focus on strategic projects.

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., founded in 2016 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, specializes in developing aerial data analytics software for various industries including mining, drilling, blasting, quarrying, and oil and gas exploration. The company's platform utilizes image processing and artificial intelligence to provide highly accurate survey data analytics, transforming job site insights through 3D visual AI. Key offerings include smart drill data analysis using measurement-while-drilling techniques, 3D Blast Profile for optimizing blast patterns, and Muckpile and Rock Size Analysis through advanced machine learning. These solutions aim to reduce costs, improve productivity, and enhance safety by delivering actionable insights that maximize operational excellence.

Strayos Inc., founded in 2016 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, specializes in developing aerial data analytics software for various industries including mining, drilling, blasting, quarrying, and oil and gas exploration. The company's platform utilizes image processing and artificial intelligence to provide highly accurate survey data analytics, transforming job site insights through 3D visual AI. Key offerings include smart drill data analysis using measurement-while-drilling techniques, 3D Blast Profile for optimizing blast patterns, and Muckpile and Rock Size Analysis through advanced machine learning. These solutions aim to reduce costs, improve productivity, and enhance safety by delivering actionable insights that maximize operational excellence.

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.

Backstitch Inc. is a Kansas City-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in a platform for personalized employee communications. The platform serves business communicators by enabling them to create tailored communications for their teams, providing features such as push notifications, internal content, and industry news. Additionally, Backstitch's platform helps users analyze trends and behaviors, identify departmental allies, 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, further enhancing its offerings for HR and internal communications teams.

Rex Animal Health, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, specializes in cloud-based health data and analytics solutions for the animal health industry. The company serves pharmaceutical companies, livestock producers, governments, research organizations, and healthcare providers by aggregating and analyzing veterinary medicine and husbandry data from diverse sources. Rex Animal Health's mission is to transform animal health through data-driven insights, enabling more effective disease prediction, prevention, and management.

Jolt Athletics Inc. is a company that specializes in designing and manufacturing sensors to monitor head impacts in sports in real-time. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri, Jolt's technology provides athletes, parents, and coaches with live data and alerts streamed to connected smartphones. The company's mission is to enhance athlete safety and performance by offering innovative technology solutions that allow for smarter training and timely decision-making.

Ollo Wearables Inc. is a company focused on developing innovative communication solutions tailored for senior citizens and children. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, Ollo Wearables offers a unique push-to-talk smartphone that features a single button and no display, facilitating ease of use for its target demographic. The device includes advanced functionalities such as GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth connectivity, and various sensors, making it waterproof and shock-resistant. It is designed to enhance safety and independence for seniors by providing voice control, fall detection, and inactivity alerts that notify emergency contacts. By combining health monitoring capabilities with a simplified communication platform, Ollo Wearables aims to improve the quality of life for its users and strengthen connections between families and their loved ones. The company was incorporated in 2014.

FitBark is a pet technology company that manufactures wearable devices for dogs. Its primary product, FitBark, monitors a dog's activity and sleep patterns, providing insights into the pet's health and behavior to both owners and veterinarians. The company sells its products globally through various online channels.

FitBark is a pet technology company that manufactures wearable devices for dogs. Its primary product, FitBark, monitors a dog's activity and sleep patterns, providing insights into the pet's health and behavior to both owners and veterinarians. The company sells its products globally through various online channels.

Javelin, Inc. is a software development company that specializes in enterprise and customer management solutions. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, with an additional office in New York City, Javelin focuses on providing enterprise training software tailored for startups and innovation teams. Their offerings facilitate the translation of skills into internal processes, allowing management to measure progress effectively. Javelin's software solutions empower companies to make informed decisions, enhance accountability, and develop superior products. Co-founded by Grace Ng and Trevor Owens, the company is dedicated to supporting product teams in launching new products and refining existing ones.