Techstars

Liquid Diamonds is a New York-based startup that facilitates global diamond trading via its AI-driven online platform. It connects buying teams in the diamond and jewelry industry with suppliers worldwide, optimizing sourcing through transparent pricing, reverse auction systems, and inventory management.

Phood Solutions Inc., established in 2015, is a technology company based in New York, with additional offices in Boston and Saint Paul. It specializes in developing software and hardware solutions to process and manage commercial food waste. Phood's products, including Phood X, XL, and MINI X, employ machine vision to track and analyze food waste in real-time, helping food service establishments understand, evaluate, and control their waste. Additionally, Phood Edu is designed to educate students in schools and cafeterias about the environmental impact of food waste. By providing actionable insights, Phood enables businesses to reduce waste, save costs, and create more sustainable kitchens.

In-Seam is a private platform designed to enhance the capabilities of personal shoppers, stylists, and creatives within the luxury fashion industry. Founded in 2020 and based in New York, the company collaborates with renowned luxury brands such as Dior, Khaite, and Rodarte, as well as leading personal shoppers and stylists. Its platform offers a curated network that includes luxury designers, consignments, and free shipping, aimed at improving efficiency and meeting the diverse needs of clients. In-Seam's mission is to empower connectors who drive personalized service in luxury fashion, thereby reimagining the relationship between designers and clients while ensuring financial rewards and value within the industry.

Mishe is a New York-based healthcare technology company founded in 2021. It operates a platform designed to facilitate direct connections between patients and local licensed medical providers, eliminating intermediaries. The Mishe platform offers features such as appointment scheduling, search functionality for virtual or in-person care, cash price comparisons, and transparent pricing information, aiming to enhance accessibility and affordability of healthcare services.

Ride iQ is a New York-based membership app founded in 2021 that focuses on enhancing equestrian training through structured audio lessons. The platform connects users with professional coaches, offering guidance and support for horse riding. By providing a range of audio files, Ride iQ enables riders to follow specific patterns and directions from their coaches, facilitating a more effective and engaging training experience. The app is designed to improve horse riding skills and make professional coaching more accessible to riders of varying levels.

Reibase is a New York-based company that develops digital tools aimed at incentivizing open-source contributors and users. The company has created a platform that tokenizes open-source code, establishing a new dynamic of incentives among project participants and users. By enhancing existing systems on platforms like Git and other code hosts, Reibase's solution promotes the sustainability and security of open-source projects, allowing users to access open-source resources at no cost.

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.

Boosst is an innovative mergers and acquisitions platform focused on small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), particularly in the e-commerce sector. The company leverages technology to simplify the acquisition process, which includes valuation, due diligence, financing, and deal sourcing. By addressing the significant asset transition as baby boomers retire, Boosst aims to facilitate a smoother transition for e-commerce entrepreneurs looking to buy or sell businesses. The platform enhances accessibility to investment banking services, allowing users to integrate existing financial applications and obtain accurate, ongoing valuation and profit metrics. Operating from Tel Aviv and New York, Boosst is supported by notable investors, including Techstars NYC and Zep Fund.

Founded in 2020, VRTL is a New York-based company specializing in virtual event solutions. It offers a customizable platform for creating engaging online events, featuring branded subdomains, smart panel chat, queue management, fundraising integration, and secure access controls.

Muse Tax is an AI-powered tax optimization platform that serves individuals and small businesses. The product offers an AI tool to identify every available tax deduction and credit and to guide users on how to apply them, while also providing a tax API for developers to integrate optimization capabilities into applications. The solution aims to reduce tax overpayments by ensuring all applicable deductions are claimed and by highlighting opportunities for future deductions and credits. In addition to tax savings, it connects taxpayers with relevant financial products and services that support their bottom line. Founded in 2022, Muse Tax is based in the New York City metropolitan area.

In-Seam is a private platform designed to enhance the capabilities of personal shoppers, stylists, and creatives within the luxury fashion industry. Founded in 2020 and based in New York, the company collaborates with renowned luxury brands such as Dior, Khaite, and Rodarte, as well as leading personal shoppers and stylists. Its platform offers a curated network that includes luxury designers, consignments, and free shipping, aimed at improving efficiency and meeting the diverse needs of clients. In-Seam's mission is to empower connectors who drive personalized service in luxury fashion, thereby reimagining the relationship between designers and clients while ensuring financial rewards and value within the industry.

Propagate is a regenerative agriculture company focused on facilitating the integration of agroforestry systems for farmland owners. By promoting the cultivation of permanent crops alongside traditional farming practices, Propagate enhances farm profitability while improving environmental outcomes such as water quality, biodiversity, and soil health. The company offers an end-to-end solution that includes farm planning software, technical assistance, project development services, and financing programs, thereby helping farms mitigate risks associated with incorporating fruit, nut, and timber trees into their operations. Founded in 2017, Propagate’s software, Overyield, currently supports over 55,000 acres of agroforestry and has helped plan more than 3,000,000 trees and shrubs. The company actively manages over 2,400 commercial acres through its regional agroforestry hubs in New York and Kentucky and has successfully planted over 200,000 trees in the past five years. Propagate is also partnered with various organizations, including USDA programs, to further its impact in sustainable agriculture.

Founded in 2014, Lynq specializes in manufacturing handheld personal location devices. These devices operate on a decentralized peer-to-peer network, using radio frequencies to transmit low-bandwidth data over long distances without cellular networks or infrastructure. Lynq's products are designed for secure connectivity and are used by first responders, government agencies, and enterprises where reliable communication is critical.

Eino, Inc. is a New York-based company established in 2018 that specializes in developing predictive software designed to forecast urban population movement and intent. Utilizing a proprietary platform that integrates historical data with extensive contextual information, Eino harnesses artificial intelligence to provide actionable insights for businesses. This technology aids in optimal resource planning and distribution, helping companies enhance operational efficiency and improve customer service while increasing revenue. Eino is currently engaged in proof of concept projects with three major global operators, demonstrating its commitment to leveraging big data for effective network management and capacity planning in urban settings.

CarbonBridge develops advanced bioreactors that enhance microbe productivity by over 400%. The company aims to produce ultra-low carbon methanol using intermittent power sources, supported by ARPA-E. Its headquarters are in San Jose, with research and development facilities in Harlem, New York.

CarbonBridge develops advanced bioreactors that enhance microbe productivity by over 400%. The company aims to produce ultra-low carbon methanol using intermittent power sources, supported by ARPA-E. Its headquarters are in San Jose, with research and development facilities in Harlem, New York.

Satisfi Labs is a technology company that offers a software-as-a-service platform for real-time guest engagement via mobile devices. Its location-based conversational AI powers chatbots and digital assistants to assist customers and route requests to the most appropriate staff, coordinate with ticketing, CRM and other systems, and deliver insights for performance improvement. The platform functions as a digital workforce, enabling brands in sports, entertainment, and tourism to boost sales, enhance customer service, and meet rising customer needs. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, the company positions itself as an AI-enabled staffing solution that augments human teams with specialized agents.

The Fetchery specializes in creating breed-specific online platforms dedicated to dogs. Each platform offers tailored advice on grooming, health, wellness, and product recommendations based on extensive research and expert insights, celebrating the unique characteristics of each dog breed.

Dash is building a unified, modern, and accessible alternative payment network for African consumers and businesses. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in New York, United States.

Athen.ai is a New York-based company that specializes in developing digital tools powered by artificial intelligence to enhance business process management. In addition to its AI-driven solutions, Athen.ai is also involved in the creation of innovative low-power, event-based chips aimed at advancing sensor networks. The company's initial application of this technology focuses on micro-mobility, enabling users to implement sensor fusion within low-power and low-latency Internet of Things (IoT) networks. Through its cutting-edge developments, Athen.ai addresses the growing need for efficient and effective management solutions in various sectors.

Much is a financial technology company based in New York that offers a social banking platform aimed at empowering users, particularly millennials and Generation Z, to manage their finances effectively. The platform facilitates saving, investing, and debt management by leveraging community interaction and support. By helping users make informed financial decisions and save time on research, Much enables individuals to take greater control of their financial well-being and achieve their monetary goals.

Seva is a cloud-based information discovery and collaboration platform founded in late 2017 and launched in mid-2018, based in New York City. The company focuses on enhancing workplace efficiency by providing teams with a centralized source of information that integrates various applications, including email, messaging, and document management. By serving as a "digital teammate," Seva streamlines the process of finding information, allowing knowledge workers to access crucial data quickly and effectively, thereby minimizing time spent searching through documents. This approach empowers users to work smarter and faster within the modern work environment.

Aleria is a New York-based company founded in 2017 that develops an inclusion assessment and inclusive meritocracy platform. The platform surfaces day-to-day experiences of employees and identifies opportunities to drive inclusion, linking diversity and inclusion initiatives to business performance metrics. It uses behavioral science to quantify the link between individual performance and overall company performance, with the aim of improving employee satisfaction, productivity, engagement and loyalty.

WattBuy is a technology company focused on providing households with access to cleaner and more affordable electricity. Headquartered in New York City, Washington D.C., and Seattle, the company comprises a team of product leaders and engineers with backgrounds from major tech firms. WattBuy has developed an electricity management platform that allows users to take control of their electricity consumption. Through a personalized recommendation engine, the platform helps residents select electricity plans tailored to their preferences and usage patterns, enabling them to save money and switch to the most cost-effective suppliers in their regions. The company's mission centers on leveraging technology to address energy inequality and contribute positively to climate change.

Dash is building a unified, modern, and accessible alternative payment network for African consumers and businesses. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in New York, United States.

Satisfi Labs is a technology company that offers a software-as-a-service platform for real-time guest engagement via mobile devices. Its location-based conversational AI powers chatbots and digital assistants to assist customers and route requests to the most appropriate staff, coordinate with ticketing, CRM and other systems, and deliver insights for performance improvement. The platform functions as a digital workforce, enabling brands in sports, entertainment, and tourism to boost sales, enhance customer service, and meet rising customer needs. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, the company positions itself as an AI-enabled staffing solution that augments human teams with specialized agents.

Quartolio Inc. is a technology company founded in 2016 and based in Long Island, New York, that specializes in developing an AI-powered platform for research management. The platform is designed to synthesize insights from vast amounts of scientific data, enabling users to connect, discover, and manage research efficiently. Utilizing advanced natural language processing, Quartolio’s autonomous insight discovery platform provides real-time analysis of millions of scientific documents, facilitating streamlined research across various disciplines. This innovative approach allows clients to enhance their research capabilities by uncovering connections among scientific articles, clinical trials, and patents.

Cheres is a New York-based company that offers a digital platform designed to enhance investment transparency among users by allowing them to view their friends' investment activities. The platform seamlessly integrates with users' existing accounts on various investing platforms. Additionally, Cheres operates a cross-functional collaboration tool that aims to eliminate silos between departments within organizations. By consolidating data from various operational sources, the platform provides an assistant that helps clients analyze crucial business metrics related to revenue, customers, expenses, products, marketing, and financial performance.

Founded in 2014, Ephemeral Tattoos operates a tattoo studio offering semi-permanent ink services. Its unique inks allow clients to express themselves freely with tattoos that fade over time, providing an alternative to traditional permanent tattoos.

Vitally, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in developing an analytics platform tailored for B2B SaaS businesses. Founded in 2017, Vitally's platform enables companies to monitor key product metrics essential for customer retention and assess the effectiveness of their post-sales processes. The platform integrates customer data to provide a comprehensive view of engagement metrics, which helps businesses establish health scores and notifications. Additionally, Vitally offers automation playbooks to streamline customer interactions and identifies opportunities or risks in customer relationships. By equipping organizations with insights into customer behavior, Vitally aims to enhance the overall customer experience and reduce churn.

Beastcoast is an online esports game organizer based in New York City, founded in 2017 by Grant Zinn. The company specializes in organizing games and tournaments tailored to players' interests, promoting a vibrant esports community. Beastcoast operates multiple esports teams and a content engine that emphasizes quality entertainment and community engagement. Additionally, the organization functions as a marketing agency and offers a white-label gaming merchandising and accessories business, providing gamers with merchandise while ensuring an environment that prioritizes player well-being and happiness. Through its diverse offerings, Beastcoast aims to foster the next generation of esports.

At Felt (formerly Mine'd), we believe emotional well-being begins with building better relationships with yourself and those around you. We are the first interactive feelings school to help you improve your relationships and navigate life's hardest moments. Through immersive Felt Courses, live coaching and on-demand content, the top therapists, coaches and experts, we'll teach you the relationship skills you never learned in school. ABOUT US We have grown really fast, totally organically (we acquired over 100k users with over one million videos watched in the last 6 months alone!) We also raised a $3.5MM seed round from some amazing investors including Listen Ventures (early VC behind Calm), Jefferey Katzenberg's fund WNDRCO (President of Dreamworks), Able Partners (VC behind Goop, Bumble, Oura Ring, Bulletproof, Daily Harvest), Ed Baker (former VP of Growth at Facebook and Uber), Jillionaire from Major Lazer, and more. ABOUT OUR TEAM Our team cares deeply about celebrating emotional wellness and breaking the rules while doing it to drive more access. We are constantly working to push the norm and reinvent how folks think about and interact with emotional health support. We lead with compassion and curiosity, work hard but celebrate in the process, and love strong opinions balanced with strong collaboration. We have a diverse, world-class team. Some of us come from reputable enterprises in tech and media while others are self-made personal growth experts. We create deep and meaningful connections and relationships with everyone in the company as we are all building Mine'd together. Mine'd is a meritocracy founded in collaboration and innovative minds. Come join us in our mission is to celebrate emotional and relational wellness. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in New York.

Whelp, Inc. is an AI-powered customer support software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider based in New York, founded in 2019. The company specializes in transforming contact centers by integrating traditional and modern communication channels, including voice, phone, SMS, email, and social media, into a unified platform. This approach allows businesses to deliver omnichannel customer service, enhancing engagement and satisfaction while reducing costs. Whelp serves a variety of industries, including airlines, healthcare, education, insurance, banking, and retail, catering to both inbound and outbound sales teams. By streamlining customer interactions, Whelp aims to convert contact centers from cost centers into profitable hubs that drive sales and improve customer experiences.

Waffle Labs, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing financial services software to assist customers in managing their investments. In addition to its investment management solutions, Waffle Labs operates an insurance platform that provides customizable insurance plans across various categories, including renters insurance, pet insurance, personal cyber insurance, and term life insurance. Through its innovative offerings, the company aims to enhance the financial security and investment strategies of its clients.

Phood Solutions Inc., established in 2015, is a technology company based in New York, with additional offices in Boston and Saint Paul. It specializes in developing software and hardware solutions to process and manage commercial food waste. Phood's products, including Phood X, XL, and MINI X, employ machine vision to track and analyze food waste in real-time, helping food service establishments understand, evaluate, and control their waste. Additionally, Phood Edu is designed to educate students in schools and cafeterias about the environmental impact of food waste. By providing actionable insights, Phood enables businesses to reduce waste, save costs, and create more sustainable kitchens.

Waffle Labs, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing financial services software to assist customers in managing their investments. In addition to its investment management solutions, Waffle Labs operates an insurance platform that provides customizable insurance plans across various categories, including renters insurance, pet insurance, personal cyber insurance, and term life insurance. Through its innovative offerings, the company aims to enhance the financial security and investment strategies of its clients.

Gatsby Digital, Inc., established in 2018 and headquartered in New York, operates a commission-free stock and options trading platform. It offers Gatsby, a user-friendly platform enabling users to trade stocks and options in companies and ETFs with as little as $10, without any fees. Gatsby rewards users with points for every trade, redeemable for gift cards. It also fosters a social network, allowing users to react to market news and leverage collective knowledge. Gatsby Digital is a subsidiary of ViewTrade Securities Inc.

Black Oak TV focuses on digital media, film, television, video streaming, and content such as black web series. They created short films, TV shows, movies, and more to check out on their website, YouTube, Facebook, and IG. Their company has offices in Los Angeles, New York City, and Oakland.

SoLo Funds is a financial technology company that operates a digital marketplace connecting lenders and borrowers to address emergency financial needs. Based in New York City, the platform uses technology to assess creditworthiness and facilitate small, self-selected microloans funded by individual lenders. Launched in 2018 to provide an equitable, community-driven lending alternative, SoLo aims to empower financial autonomy by expanding offerings beyond lending to include banking features, credit building, and premium member services. The marketplace has processed millions of transactions, reflecting its focus on community empowerment and accessible financing.

Founded in 2018, Cabinet Health is a sustainable healthcare company based in New York. It specializes in over-the-counter medicine and dietary supplements, offering a range of 30+ products with a focus on environmental sustainability, quality, and personalized care.

SoLo Funds is a financial technology company that operates a digital marketplace connecting lenders and borrowers to address emergency financial needs. Based in New York City, the platform uses technology to assess creditworthiness and facilitate small, self-selected microloans funded by individual lenders. Launched in 2018 to provide an equitable, community-driven lending alternative, SoLo aims to empower financial autonomy by expanding offerings beyond lending to include banking features, credit building, and premium member services. The marketplace has processed millions of transactions, reflecting its focus on community empowerment and accessible financing.

Blutag Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in providing online applications to enhance voice shopping experiences for retailers and brands. The company focuses on developing cloud-based solutions that enable the creation of branded voice assistants, allowing retailers to connect with their product catalogs through simple voice commands without the need for coding. With over 20 years of experience in eCommerce and advanced technology, Blutag aims to help consumers quickly find products suited to their needs, thereby transforming the way shopping is conducted in a voice-first environment.

WattBuy is a technology company focused on providing households with access to cleaner and more affordable electricity. Headquartered in New York City, Washington D.C., and Seattle, the company comprises a team of product leaders and engineers with backgrounds from major tech firms. WattBuy has developed an electricity management platform that allows users to take control of their electricity consumption. Through a personalized recommendation engine, the platform helps residents select electricity plans tailored to their preferences and usage patterns, enabling them to save money and switch to the most cost-effective suppliers in their regions. The company's mission centers on leveraging technology to address energy inequality and contribute positively to climate change.

Founded in 2018, Talk Hiring is a New York-based company that operates an innovative employment marketplace platform. It enables job seekers to earn cash back for applying to jobs, automatically track their applications, and prepare for interviews all within its platform. With over 10 million jobs listed, users can search for openings, with each application earning them points redeemable for cash. Since April 2022, Talk Hiring has paid out over $30K to job seekers.

Showcase is a web and iOS app allowing scaling teams to discover talent through short videos. People - not resumes - do the selling, and Showcase lets you meet them before you meet them. Candidates use self-recorded video to show off their skills and ability from the get-go. Too many jobseekers and companies get bogged down with resumes and applications when filling a position. Showcase engages the user from the start to create a more genuine experience for everyone. Instead of sterile pedigrees, companies get an intimate look at a diverse pool of quality applicants. Intuitive and easy-to-use, the Showcase iOS app leverages powerful recruitment and curating techniques to provide fast, thorough and real evaluations of candidates. We connect the right jobseeker with the right job in no time flat. Showcase is headquartered in New York, NY. Join us in our mission to have no jobseeker left unseen.

Glow Up Games Inc., established in 2019 and based in Brooklyn, New York, is a creative technology company specializing in mobile game development. The company focuses on creating original, story-driven games that feature diverse characters and narratives, aiming to unlock the vast, untapped market for inclusive gaming experiences. Glow Up Games employs a data-driven approach to understand emerging markets and player preferences, publishing research on various aspects of gameplay to ensure its offerings resonate with a wide audience.

Founded in 2015, Morty is an online mortgage marketplace that instantly matches homebuyers with competitive loan products from a wide network of lenders. Its platform simplifies operations for loan officers and brokerages through AI-assisted tools, built-in compliance handling, and streamlined processes.

Cube is a financial planning and analysis software company founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York. It provides a platform that enables finance teams and businesses to generate custom reports tailored for various stakeholders, including regulatory groups, executives, and team leads. The software integrates cloud reporting with existing spreadsheets, utilizing pivot technology and source data integration to create a centralized data and analytics hub. By streamlining financial processes, Cube helps businesses save time, reduce errors, and enhance their decision-making capabilities through improved data intelligence and security features.

Founded in 2019, Ergatta develops digital fitness equipment, specializing in a game-based, full-body rowing machine. The company aims to make regular exercise convenient and engaging, with products designed for home use.

Founded in 2019, Radish Health is a digital platform offering primary care services tailored for municipalities and small businesses. It focuses on core service areas like mental health, nutrition counseling, and telehealth, aiming to save costs while improving employee care.

MeetFox is a New York-based SaaS company that simplifies online meeting management for independent professionals and businesses of all sizes. Its platform enables users to easily schedule appointments, conduct in-browser video calls, and facilitate secure real-time one-on-one sessions with coaches, therapists, and other experts. MeetFox also allows users to charge for their meetings, automate invoicing, and process payments instantly, thereby streamlining client interactions. By matching the needs of both clients and service providers, MeetFox supports personal development and professional growth, making it an essential tool for effective communication and collaboration.

Beastcoast is an online esports game organizer based in New York City, founded in 2017 by Grant Zinn. The company specializes in organizing games and tournaments tailored to players' interests, promoting a vibrant esports community. Beastcoast operates multiple esports teams and a content engine that emphasizes quality entertainment and community engagement. Additionally, the organization functions as a marketing agency and offers a white-label gaming merchandising and accessories business, providing gamers with merchandise while ensuring an environment that prioritizes player well-being and happiness. Through its diverse offerings, Beastcoast aims to foster the next generation of esports.

Gatsby Digital, Inc., established in 2018 and headquartered in New York, operates a commission-free stock and options trading platform. It offers Gatsby, a user-friendly platform enabling users to trade stocks and options in companies and ETFs with as little as $10, without any fees. Gatsby rewards users with points for every trade, redeemable for gift cards. It also fosters a social network, allowing users to react to market news and leverage collective knowledge. Gatsby Digital is a subsidiary of ViewTrade Securities Inc.

Occo is a Manhattan-based company established in 2019 that specializes in packaging and selling a diverse range of spices. The company's offerings are categorized into several collections, including heat collection, which features spices like paprika, curry, and chili; sweet collection, comprising nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger; savory collection, which includes fennel, basil, and oregano; earth collection, featuring mustard, cumin, and coriander; and a 101 collection consisting of onion, garlic, and black pepper. Occo emphasizes convenience by providing micro-portions of spices, allowing customers to purchase just the right amount for their culinary needs.

VueBox is a New York-based company founded in 2017 that enhances the ridesharing experience by placing interactive tablets in vehicles. These tablets stream entertainment content for passengers and utilize advanced analytics to deliver customized advertisements based on the vehicle's location, time of day, and consumer behavior. By integrating these tablets into rideshare vehicles, VueBox enables drivers to improve their service ratings and increase tips while also providing an opportunity for extra income. The company's innovative approach aims to transform the commuting experience for both passengers and drivers alike.

VueBox is a New York-based company founded in 2017 that enhances the ridesharing experience by placing interactive tablets in vehicles. These tablets stream entertainment content for passengers and utilize advanced analytics to deliver customized advertisements based on the vehicle's location, time of day, and consumer behavior. By integrating these tablets into rideshare vehicles, VueBox enables drivers to improve their service ratings and increase tips while also providing an opportunity for extra income. The company's innovative approach aims to transform the commuting experience for both passengers and drivers alike.

Founded in 2014, Cobalt Water Global specializes in urban water management. It offers TotalWATER AI, an AI-based platform for assessing and mitigating N2O emissions at wastewater facilities. The company provides consulting services to diagnose, optimize, plan, and design drinking water and wastewater systems.

Fanaply is a New York-based company that specializes in creating digital collectibles and fan engagement tools for enthusiasts in music, sports, and entertainment. Founded in 2019, the company offers interactive digital assets that allow fans to showcase their fandom both online and offline. These blockchain-enabled collectibles include free items awarded based on fan behavior and official products sold in partnership with celebrities and sports teams. Fanaply also licenses its technology for festivals and events, integrating collectibles into existing platforms to enhance fan interaction. The company gained recognition as Coachella's Official Digital Collectibles Partner and has executed pioneering launches across various sectors, including the NHL, American Express, and the ProRodeo Association. Through these initiatives, Fanaply provides innovative ways for fans to engage with their favorite artists and teams while gaining digital ownership of unique collectibles.

BestFit is a college decision-making app designed to assist underrepresented high school students in finding suitable colleges. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, the company leverages technological innovation and authentic storytelling through video-based narratives. Its adaptive recommendation system helps students identify colleges that are well-equipped to meet their needs, making the college selection process more engaging and equitable. By focusing on historically underrepresented students, BestFit aims to close the gap in college decision-making and support students in creating a defined path toward college enrollment and graduation.

Founded in 2018, Cabinet Health is a sustainable healthcare company based in New York. It specializes in over-the-counter medicine and dietary supplements, offering a range of 30+ products with a focus on environmental sustainability, quality, and personalized care.

Founded in 2019, Ergatta develops digital fitness equipment, specializing in a game-based, full-body rowing machine. The company aims to make regular exercise convenient and engaging, with products designed for home use.

TypingDNA, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in typing biometrics authentication solutions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, with additional offices in Oradea and Bucharest, Romania, TypingDNA offers an innovative service that enables organizations to authenticate users based on their unique typing patterns. This technology compares current keystrokes with previously recorded typing behaviors, allowing for secure logins, password resets, and multi-factor authentication. The company's solutions are particularly beneficial for the financial services and education sectors, where they enhance security and combat fraud while maintaining a seamless user experience. By employing artificial intelligence algorithms, TypingDNA provides a more effective alternative to traditional two-factor authentication methods, enabling clients to better protect sensitive information without sacrificing usability.

Founded in 2016, Nautilus Labs develops a platform that enhances maritime transportation through real-time vessel data analysis. It offers features like TrueVoyage for continuous reporting and ship performance monitoring, serving companies operating various vessel types. The platform aims to improve fleet efficiency and enable predictive decision-making.

EVA is a technology company based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing compact electric automated aircraft, known as X01, aimed at alleviating urban traffic congestion. The company creates a robust infrastructure for drone applications by establishing a network of drone control and charging stations, facilitating efficient connectivity between cities and countries. EVA's product offerings include high-throughput drone docking stations tailored for healthcare logistics, disaster relief, and critical logistics. Additionally, the company provides essential tools such as carry-on landing carpets, vertical and multimodal transfer stations, and drone vans equipped with operational and control centers, ensuring effective mobility solutions for its clients.

Founded in 2016, Nautilus Labs develops a platform that enhances maritime transportation through real-time vessel data analysis. It offers features like TrueVoyage for continuous reporting and ship performance monitoring, serving companies operating various vessel types. The platform aims to improve fleet efficiency and enable predictive decision-making.

VeriTX is a digital commerce marketplace founded in 2019 and headquartered in East Aurora, New York. The company focuses on regulating digital supply chains by facilitating the buying and selling of digital assets and physical parts. Utilizing blockchain technology, VeriTX ensures a secure, transparent, and immutable framework for data transactions and transfers, enhancing the integrity and safety of data. The marketplace also offers subscription services for blockchain-based maintenance and lease records, enabling clients to reduce non-value added costs and streamline operational efficiencies. Through its innovative approach, VeriTX empowers users with confidence in the security and validity of their data.

LiveLike Inc., founded in 2015, provides a live streaming platform that enables broadcasters to deliver interactive content to users on mobile devices and virtual reality. Its platform offers sports viewing with replays, commentary, and statistics.

MEDIjobs is a rapidly growing career marketplace dedicated to healthcare professionals, particularly in outpatient care and dental sectors. The company focuses on facilitating career development for doctors and nurses by providing access to job opportunities, career resources, and networking events. MEDIjobs employs proprietary technology to streamline the hiring process, connecting skilled healthcare professionals with practices seeking talent. With over 150 active customers across the European Union and the United States, MEDIjobs operates from offices in Bucharest, Romania, and New York City, New York. The platform emphasizes building digital communities to support professionals in navigating their careers effectively.

Propagate is a regenerative agriculture company focused on facilitating the integration of agroforestry systems for farmland owners. By promoting the cultivation of permanent crops alongside traditional farming practices, Propagate enhances farm profitability while improving environmental outcomes such as water quality, biodiversity, and soil health. The company offers an end-to-end solution that includes farm planning software, technical assistance, project development services, and financing programs, thereby helping farms mitigate risks associated with incorporating fruit, nut, and timber trees into their operations. Founded in 2017, Propagate’s software, Overyield, currently supports over 55,000 acres of agroforestry and has helped plan more than 3,000,000 trees and shrubs. The company actively manages over 2,400 commercial acres through its regional agroforestry hubs in New York and Kentucky and has successfully planted over 200,000 trees in the past five years. Propagate is also partnered with various organizations, including USDA programs, to further its impact in sustainable agriculture.

Blackstock & Weber, Inc. is a New York-based company specializing in the design and manufacture of men's footwear, particularly known for its innovative take on traditional English-style shoes. Founded in 2016, the brand focuses on creating stylish, well-crafted, and affordably priced shoes that blend contemporary fashion with artisanal craftsmanship. Its signature loafer reinterprets classic designs for modern streetwear, catering to a diverse customer base. The company emphasizes sustainability by employing artisanal manufacturing methods and sourcing high-quality materials, such as suedes and leathers, to produce its footwear. Blackstock & Weber operates primarily as an online retailer, strategically enhancing its digital presence to engage customers and showcase new arrivals.

Founded in 2017, Nic.kl is a platform headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, that provides users with subscription-based access to news articles, research reports, videos, and data from multiple sources through a single interface.

LOU Web Technologies Inc., founded in 2018 and based in New York, specializes in interactive onboarding and training software. The company enhances traditional help centers by providing code-free interactive tutorials that guide users through their tasks, thereby reducing training time and increasing user adoption. By offering a platform that creates engaging in-product experiences, LOU enables clients to learn while they work, streamlining the onboarding process and simplifying user success. This innovative approach helps organizations unlock the full potential of their platforms, making it easier for users to navigate and utilize the software effectively.

Occo is a Manhattan-based company established in 2019 that specializes in packaging and selling a diverse range of spices. The company's offerings are categorized into several collections, including heat collection, which features spices like paprika, curry, and chili; sweet collection, comprising nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger; savory collection, which includes fennel, basil, and oregano; earth collection, featuring mustard, cumin, and coriander; and a 101 collection consisting of onion, garlic, and black pepper. Occo emphasizes convenience by providing micro-portions of spices, allowing customers to purchase just the right amount for their culinary needs.

Phood Solutions Inc., established in 2015, is a technology company based in New York, with additional offices in Boston and Saint Paul. It specializes in developing software and hardware solutions to process and manage commercial food waste. Phood's products, including Phood X, XL, and MINI X, employ machine vision to track and analyze food waste in real-time, helping food service establishments understand, evaluate, and control their waste. Additionally, Phood Edu is designed to educate students in schools and cafeterias about the environmental impact of food waste. By providing actionable insights, Phood enables businesses to reduce waste, save costs, and create more sustainable kitchens.

GabLex Inc. is a technology company specializing in natural language processing and conversational AI. Founded in 2019 and based in New York, the company focuses on enhancing customer service operations for various industries, including e-commerce, real estate, beauty and wellness, healthcare, and hospitality. GabLex develops intelligent, voice-enabled virtual assistants tailored to specific industry needs, aiming to modernize and improve user interactions by replacing outdated communication methods.

Rotabull Inc., established in 2019 and based in New York, specializes in developing software tailored to the aviation industry. Its flagship product is an online platform that facilitates the buying and selling of airplane parts. The platform automates inventory management, online listings, quotes, and other e-commerce activities, serving both the e-commerce and aviation sectors. It consolidates requests for quotation (RFQs) into a single inbox, streamlining clients' management processes and enabling them to generate quotes efficiently across multiple marketplaces.

By leveraging automation and data analytics, SquarePlan gives back control to commercial real estate managers. The company won the Columbia Venture Competition 2019 and is part of Techstars NYC 2019.

Founded in 2019, Ergatta develops digital fitness equipment, specializing in a game-based, full-body rowing machine. The company aims to make regular exercise convenient and engaging, with products designed for home use.

Liquid Diamonds is a New York-based startup that facilitates global diamond trading via its AI-driven online platform. It connects buying teams in the diamond and jewelry industry with suppliers worldwide, optimizing sourcing through transparent pricing, reverse auction systems, and inventory management.

Riders Share Inc is a motorcycle sharing community that operates an online marketplace for peer-to-peer motorcycle rentals. Founded in 2015 and based in Newport Beach, California, the platform allows individuals to rent motorcycles from private owners, offering a diverse selection that ranges from low-capacity models to high-end custom bikes. Riders can easily book their desired motorcycle online, bypassing the complexities of traditional rental processes. The company boasts a significant inventory of over 2,000 motorcycles available for rent across major U.S. cities, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, and Miami. To ensure safety and reliability, Riders Share employs machine learning for vetting riders and provides insurance options, fostering a secure environment for both renters and bike owners.

Blutag Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in providing online applications to enhance voice shopping experiences for retailers and brands. The company focuses on developing cloud-based solutions that enable the creation of branded voice assistants, allowing retailers to connect with their product catalogs through simple voice commands without the need for coding. With over 20 years of experience in eCommerce and advanced technology, Blutag aims to help consumers quickly find products suited to their needs, thereby transforming the way shopping is conducted in a voice-first environment.

Snippet Finance Corp. is a New York-based company that operates a platform focused on providing salary loans as a workplace benefit. The company aims to enhance financial wellness for individuals by offering loans at low interest rates. These loans are structured to be repaid through automatic deductions from employees' salaries, facilitating a more manageable repayment process. By addressing financial needs directly through the workplace, Snippet Finance seeks to improve the overall financial wellbeing of its clients.

Waffle Labs, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing financial services software to assist customers in managing their investments. In addition to its investment management solutions, Waffle Labs operates an insurance platform that provides customizable insurance plans across various categories, including renters insurance, pet insurance, personal cyber insurance, and term life insurance. Through its innovative offerings, the company aims to enhance the financial security and investment strategies of its clients.

EVA is a technology company based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing compact electric automated aircraft, known as X01, aimed at alleviating urban traffic congestion. The company creates a robust infrastructure for drone applications by establishing a network of drone control and charging stations, facilitating efficient connectivity between cities and countries. EVA's product offerings include high-throughput drone docking stations tailored for healthcare logistics, disaster relief, and critical logistics. Additionally, the company provides essential tools such as carry-on landing carpets, vertical and multimodal transfer stations, and drone vans equipped with operational and control centers, ensuring effective mobility solutions for its clients.

Pause is a placemaking service that builds and manages digitally activated meditation space for businesses, landlords and professionals. Based in Southern California, we are launching locations in New York, Silicon Valley and Downtown Los Angeles. Our products address growing amenity demand with unprecedented space design and technology to serve as a foundation for workplace wellbeing, retention and success.

MEDIjobs is a rapidly growing career marketplace dedicated to healthcare professionals, particularly in outpatient care and dental sectors. The company focuses on facilitating career development for doctors and nurses by providing access to job opportunities, career resources, and networking events. MEDIjobs employs proprietary technology to streamline the hiring process, connecting skilled healthcare professionals with practices seeking talent. With over 150 active customers across the European Union and the United States, MEDIjobs operates from offices in Bucharest, Romania, and New York City, New York. The platform emphasizes building digital communities to support professionals in navigating their careers effectively.

Signal Distribution is a digital content company based in New York that specializes in music distribution and publishing administration. The company offers free services for music distribution and royalty collection, facilitating a smoother digital content supply chain within the music industry. By streamlining the royalty management process, Signal Distribution aims to enhance efficiency and accessibility for artists and music creators, allowing them to focus more on their craft while ensuring they receive the royalties they are owed.

EchoAR develops a cloud-based platform enabling developers and creators to build, manage, and deploy augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) applications. Incorporated in 2018, it's headquartered in New York.

TypingDNA, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in typing biometrics authentication solutions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, with additional offices in Oradea and Bucharest, Romania, TypingDNA offers an innovative service that enables organizations to authenticate users based on their unique typing patterns. This technology compares current keystrokes with previously recorded typing behaviors, allowing for secure logins, password resets, and multi-factor authentication. The company's solutions are particularly beneficial for the financial services and education sectors, where they enhance security and combat fraud while maintaining a seamless user experience. By employing artificial intelligence algorithms, TypingDNA provides a more effective alternative to traditional two-factor authentication methods, enabling clients to better protect sensitive information without sacrificing usability.

Dash is building a unified, modern, and accessible alternative payment network for African consumers and businesses. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in New York, United States.

Pandium Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing an embedded integration platform aimed at software development teams in SaaS companies. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, Pandium's Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solution enables teams to efficiently build, launch, and manage integrations at scale. The platform transforms integration development from a fragmented process into a streamlined workflow by offering essential tools such as API connectors for seamless interaction with external services, an Integration Hub for deploying and monitoring integrations, and an optional customizable in-app marketplace that enhances user experience. By managing infrastructure, authentication, and monitoring, Pandium allows development teams to concentrate on coding high-quality business logic, ultimately saving time and resources in the integration process.

EchoAR develops a cloud-based platform enabling developers and creators to build, manage, and deploy augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) applications. Incorporated in 2018, it's headquartered in New York.

Narmi Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing online and mobile banking applications for financial institutions across the United States. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, Narmi provides a comprehensive platform that allows regional and community banks and credit unions to attract, engage, and retain customers effectively. The company’s applications facilitate account openings in under 2.5 minutes, while ensuring a secure and user-friendly experience through features such as fraud protection, multi-factor authentication, and transaction monitoring. In addition to banking applications, Narmi also offers services in website design, development, hosting, and content management, helping financial institutions create a dynamic and engaging digital presence.

Seated Technologies develops a mobile restaurant discovery application that rewards users for dining out. Users can browse curated restaurants, make reservations or use the walk-in feature, and earn rewards redeemable at popular brands like Amazon and Uber. The app is available in five major US cities and offers dynamic pricing to support local restaurants.

Unioncrate, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven supply chain management software, aimed at enhancing the operational efficiency of consumer goods companies. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Barcelona and Buenos Aires, Unioncrate offers various products including Stargate, which manages sales orders, purchase orders, suppliers, inventory, reporting, trade spending, and EDI, and Almanac, a tool for consumption-driven predictions. The company's platform emphasizes demand planning and utilizes AI to identify demand patterns, automate daily tasks, and improve forecast accuracy, thereby addressing core operational challenges within the supply chain. Unioncrate is dedicated to transforming traditional supply chain practices, enabling clients to reclaim valuable resources that are often lost due to outdated systems.

Waffle Labs, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2018 that specializes in developing financial services software to assist customers in managing their investments. In addition to its investment management solutions, Waffle Labs operates an insurance platform that provides customizable insurance plans across various categories, including renters insurance, pet insurance, personal cyber insurance, and term life insurance. Through its innovative offerings, the company aims to enhance the financial security and investment strategies of its clients.

Pluto Money is a financial wellness application designed specifically for Gen Z, helping them navigate their financial goals during college and beyond. The platform utilizes behavioral and data science to guide users in setting and achieving their financial objectives through personalized and social challenges. It allows users to anonymously compare their financial situations with those of similar peers, fostering a sense of community and accountability. The application prioritizes user security, employing bank-level protections such as multifactor authentication to safeguard sensitive information. By addressing the unique financial needs of a demographic that is often underserved, Pluto aims to build a future-oriented banking solution focused on improving financial literacy and wellness.

Mathpix Inc. is a technology company based in Brooklyn, New York, specializing in application software that digitizes mathematical content. It offers a range of products, including Mathpix, which allows users to solve and graph mathematical problems through images of handwritten or printed text. The Mathpix OCR API enables developers to integrate advanced optical character recognition capabilities into their applications. Additionally, the company provides a Snipping Tool that simplifies the process of creating documents with mathematical content, as well as Losswise, a beta service for on-premise machine learning integration. Mathpix's platform is designed to convert PDFs and images into searchable and machine-readable text, facilitating tasks related to teaching, writing, publishing, and scientific research. Its technology supports a variety of STEM functions, including math, chemistry, and handwriting recognition, making it a valuable resource for academics and professionals in these fields.

A Retail Space, Inc. is a New York-based company that operates an online platform designed to assist users in locating commercial real estate opportunities through data-driven insights. The company focuses on serving brokers and corporate real estate professionals by offering comprehensive property research and real-time data analysis features. Through its platform, A Retail Space aims to enhance decision-making processes in the commercial real estate sector by providing valuable insights and resources tailored to the needs of its users.

Blutag Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in providing online applications to enhance voice shopping experiences for retailers and brands. The company focuses on developing cloud-based solutions that enable the creation of branded voice assistants, allowing retailers to connect with their product catalogs through simple voice commands without the need for coding. With over 20 years of experience in eCommerce and advanced technology, Blutag aims to help consumers quickly find products suited to their needs, thereby transforming the way shopping is conducted in a voice-first environment.