Techstars

mesur.io develops devices and an analytics platform to measure and monitor in-ground environmental data. Its Earthstream product analyzes data and combines it with soil and plant databases, satellite imagery, and weather forecasts to generate actionable recommendations. The company provides a risk scoring capability that illuminates supply chains back to raw materials, helping enterprises assess a supplier's ability to deliver and manage risks across procurement and operations. Founded in 2016 and based in Danville, Virginia.

MOLG specializes in developing digital tools and automation solutions for businesses in the manufacturing sector. The company employs artificial intelligence and robotics to create autonomous micro-factories, promoting a circular economy by enhancing product sustainability and cost-effectiveness.

Instant Car Fix, headquartered in Ashburn, Virginia, operates an online platform that facilitates mobile car repair and maintenance services. The company caters to both individual car owners and fleet managers, offering real-time pricing and scheduling for a range of services, from brake repairs and battery replacements to AC services and pre-purchase car inspections. Certified mechanics travel to customers' preferred locations, such as home or office, to diagnose and fix vehicle issues.

Kinometrix Inc. is a healthcare analytics company based in Fairfax, Virginia, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing a risk assessment and notification system aimed at preventing avoidable patient falls within hospitals. Utilizing an artificial intelligence platform, Kinometrix analyzes electronic health record data to deliver real-time predictions of patient fall risk. Its software employs machine learning algorithms and wearable balance sensor technology to alert healthcare staff to specific risk factors, such as gait impairment and medication effects. By providing actionable insights and individualized assessments, Kinometrix enables clinicians to effectively monitor and manage patients' fall risk status, ultimately enhancing patient safety and care outcomes.

xHood is a community organization based in Woodbridge, Virginia, dedicated to supporting Black queer parents as they navigate the challenges of family-building. The organization provides a safe space for these individuals to connect with one another, fostering deep relationships and support networks. By addressing issues such as systemic racism, homophobia, transphobia, and the Black reproductive health crisis, xHood offers guidance and resources tailored to the unique experiences of the Black LGBTQ+ community. Additionally, it connects parents with vetted family products and service providers, enhancing their ability to nurture their families without the fear of isolation.

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.

Naborforce is a platform that connects older adults to a network of vetted helpers for caregiving, companionship, errands, transportation, and home assistance, supporting aging in place and addressing isolation. The service enables independent living while providing backup and peace of mind for family caregivers and offering flexible employment opportunities for Nabors who provide the assistance. Founded in 2018 and based in Richmond, Virginia, Naborforce aims to promote engaged, connected aging by delivering reliable, on-demand support through its network.

Konduit is a no-code fintech infrastructure company founded in 2021. It connects banks, fintechs, and technology providers on a seamless platform, enabling real-time pre-qualified rates for consumer loans at reduced costs.

MOLG specializes in developing digital tools and automation solutions for businesses in the manufacturing sector. The company employs artificial intelligence and robotics to create autonomous micro-factories, promoting a circular economy by enhancing product sustainability and cost-effectiveness.

Joint is a technology-driven residential housing platform dedicated to supporting the military community. Founded in 2020 and based in Alexandria, Virginia, the company provides its members with exclusive access to high-quality homes tailored to their unique needs as they progress through their careers. Joint simplifies the process of finding a home by offering integrated services that create a seamless living experience. Additionally, the platform emphasizes the financial advantages of homeownership, enabling military service members and their families to convert their rent into long-term wealth. Through these offerings, Joint aims to enhance the quality of life for military personnel and their families, allowing them to thrive both at home and in their service.

mesur.io develops devices and an analytics platform to measure and monitor in-ground environmental data. Its Earthstream product analyzes data and combines it with soil and plant databases, satellite imagery, and weather forecasts to generate actionable recommendations. The company provides a risk scoring capability that illuminates supply chains back to raw materials, helping enterprises assess a supplier's ability to deliver and manage risks across procurement and operations. Founded in 2016 and based in Danville, Virginia.

Founded in 2018, WorkChew operates a platform that connects remote workers with co-working spaces in restaurants and hotels across Chicago, Illinois, Virginia, and Washington D.C. The platform offers amenities such as food, drinks, Wi-Fi, and private meeting rooms, providing users with productive work environments.

Avenify Corporation is a peer-to-peer lending platform based in Reston, Virginia, that focuses on income share agreements (ISAs) to finance education. Founded in 2018, Avenify simplifies the financing process for nursing students by offering them ISAs, which allow them to pay a percentage of their future income in exchange for funding their education. The platform also connects investors with students, facilitating access to both federal and private loan options to cover tuition fees. By providing transparent and straightforward financing terms, Avenify aims to support students in their educational pursuits and help them secure employment after graduation.

Founded in 2018, WorkChew operates a platform that connects remote workers with co-working spaces in restaurants and hotels across Chicago, Illinois, Virginia, and Washington D.C. The platform offers amenities such as food, drinks, Wi-Fi, and private meeting rooms, providing users with productive work environments.

Naborforce is a platform that connects older adults to a network of vetted helpers for caregiving, companionship, errands, transportation, and home assistance, supporting aging in place and addressing isolation. The service enables independent living while providing backup and peace of mind for family caregivers and offering flexible employment opportunities for Nabors who provide the assistance. Founded in 2018 and based in Richmond, Virginia, Naborforce aims to promote engaged, connected aging by delivering reliable, on-demand support through its network.

MeeteR, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing and operating an event management platform designed to enhance the event experience for brands and organizations. Founded in 2016 and based in Tysons Corner, Virginia, MeeteR's platform enables users to streamline various aspects of event management, including ticket sales, event services, and the event approval process. The platform facilitates tasks such as collecting and managing ticket sales, processing payments, and integrating with customer relationship management and marketing software. By providing a customizable solution, MeeteR aims to help brands increase attendance, drive ticket sales, and effectively engage their audiences at events.

AnswersNow develops a mobile platform for parents and caregivers of autistic children. Its platform provides educational resources, behavioral learning tools, and on-call expert support, enabling step-by-step learning processes and progress monitoring.

AnswersNow develops a mobile platform for parents and caregivers of autistic children. Its platform provides educational resources, behavioral learning tools, and on-call expert support, enabling step-by-step learning processes and progress monitoring.

mesur.io develops devices and an analytics platform to measure and monitor in-ground environmental data. Its Earthstream product analyzes data and combines it with soil and plant databases, satellite imagery, and weather forecasts to generate actionable recommendations. The company provides a risk scoring capability that illuminates supply chains back to raw materials, helping enterprises assess a supplier's ability to deliver and manage risks across procurement and operations. Founded in 2016 and based in Danville, Virginia.

mesur.io develops devices and an analytics platform to measure and monitor in-ground environmental data. Its Earthstream product analyzes data and combines it with soil and plant databases, satellite imagery, and weather forecasts to generate actionable recommendations. The company provides a risk scoring capability that illuminates supply chains back to raw materials, helping enterprises assess a supplier's ability to deliver and manage risks across procurement and operations. Founded in 2016 and based in Danville, Virginia.

mesur.io develops devices and an analytics platform to measure and monitor in-ground environmental data. Its Earthstream product analyzes data and combines it with soil and plant databases, satellite imagery, and weather forecasts to generate actionable recommendations. The company provides a risk scoring capability that illuminates supply chains back to raw materials, helping enterprises assess a supplier's ability to deliver and manage risks across procurement and operations. Founded in 2016 and based in Danville, Virginia.

Distil Networks, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in developing cloud-based software to protect websites and APIs from malicious bots and automated attacks. Founded in 2011 and based in Arlington, Virginia, the company provides solutions that effectively block a wide range of threats, including web scraping, competitive data mining, form spam, and click fraud, without disrupting legitimate user activity. Their offerings include Bot Defense for API, which safeguards public-facing APIs from unauthorized access and exploitation. Utilizing a robust global machine learning infrastructure, Distil Networks analyzes real-time attack patterns to enhance its bot mitigation capabilities. The company serves enterprise clients across various industries, contributing to a more secure web environment. Distil Networks operates as a subsidiary of Imperva, Inc.

Painless1099, LLC is an innovative online service based in Richmond, Virginia, established in 2015, designed specifically for freelancers and independent contractors. The company offers a unique banking solution that helps these workers manage their 1099 income effectively. Painless1099 provides an online bank account that automatically withholds taxes based on individual factors such as filing status and number of dependents, ensuring users set aside the appropriate amount for tax obligations. Additionally, the service automates health insurance payments, assists in establishing a SEP IRA for retirement savings, and encourages users to save for unexpected expenses. By integrating these features, Painless1099 aims to provide freelancers with the benefits typically associated with traditional employment while allowing them to maintain control over their self-employment careers.

Card Isle Corporation is a company that specializes in designing and selling personalized boutique greeting cards through automated kiosks and an online platform. Founded in 2013 and based in Blacksburg, Virginia, Card Isle enables customers to create custom greeting cards on-site or via its website. The company offers two main solutions: a Print-at-Home option that allows users to print boutique-quality cards using their Canon printers, and an eCommerce service that provides greeting and photo card design through various channels, including in-store and over the phone. By focusing on personalized, on-demand printing, Card Isle eliminates the need for extensive inventory of greeting cards, ensuring that each card is tailored to the customer's specifications. The company's services cater to a wide range of clients, including hospitals, airports, military bases, universities, convenience stores, and corporate campuses across the United States.

Distil Networks, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in developing cloud-based software to protect websites and APIs from malicious bots and automated attacks. Founded in 2011 and based in Arlington, Virginia, the company provides solutions that effectively block a wide range of threats, including web scraping, competitive data mining, form spam, and click fraud, without disrupting legitimate user activity. Their offerings include Bot Defense for API, which safeguards public-facing APIs from unauthorized access and exploitation. Utilizing a robust global machine learning infrastructure, Distil Networks analyzes real-time attack patterns to enhance its bot mitigation capabilities. The company serves enterprise clients across various industries, contributing to a more secure web environment. Distil Networks operates as a subsidiary of Imperva, Inc.

Founded in 2014, Borrowing Magnolia is a tech-driven platform that enables brides-to-be to purchase or rent designer wedding dresses. It facilitates the resale or rental of pre-owned gowns and partners with boutiques for unsold inventory, promoting sustainability and affordability in bridal fashion.

Card Isle Corporation is a company that specializes in designing and selling personalized boutique greeting cards through automated kiosks and an online platform. Founded in 2013 and based in Blacksburg, Virginia, Card Isle enables customers to create custom greeting cards on-site or via its website. The company offers two main solutions: a Print-at-Home option that allows users to print boutique-quality cards using their Canon printers, and an eCommerce service that provides greeting and photo card design through various channels, including in-store and over the phone. By focusing on personalized, on-demand printing, Card Isle eliminates the need for extensive inventory of greeting cards, ensuring that each card is tailored to the customer's specifications. The company's services cater to a wide range of clients, including hospitals, airports, military bases, universities, convenience stores, and corporate campuses across the United States.

LawnStarter is an Austin, Texas-based online marketplace founded in 2013 that connects homeowners with insured lawn care professionals for on-demand lawn maintenance and outdoor services. The platform offers instant quotes, enables scheduling of mowing, edging, fertilization, aeration, overseeding, leaf removal and related tasks, and uses geolocation data and routing algorithms to help professionals optimize routes and profitability across multiple service areas.

LawnStarter is an Austin, Texas-based online marketplace founded in 2013 that connects homeowners with insured lawn care professionals for on-demand lawn maintenance and outdoor services. The platform offers instant quotes, enables scheduling of mowing, edging, fertilization, aeration, overseeding, leaf removal and related tasks, and uses geolocation data and routing algorithms to help professionals optimize routes and profitability across multiple service areas.

Distil Networks, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in developing cloud-based software to protect websites and APIs from malicious bots and automated attacks. Founded in 2011 and based in Arlington, Virginia, the company provides solutions that effectively block a wide range of threats, including web scraping, competitive data mining, form spam, and click fraud, without disrupting legitimate user activity. Their offerings include Bot Defense for API, which safeguards public-facing APIs from unauthorized access and exploitation. Utilizing a robust global machine learning infrastructure, Distil Networks analyzes real-time attack patterns to enhance its bot mitigation capabilities. The company serves enterprise clients across various industries, contributing to a more secure web environment. Distil Networks operates as a subsidiary of Imperva, Inc.

Distil Networks, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in developing cloud-based software to protect websites and APIs from malicious bots and automated attacks. Founded in 2011 and based in Arlington, Virginia, the company provides solutions that effectively block a wide range of threats, including web scraping, competitive data mining, form spam, and click fraud, without disrupting legitimate user activity. Their offerings include Bot Defense for API, which safeguards public-facing APIs from unauthorized access and exploitation. Utilizing a robust global machine learning infrastructure, Distil Networks analyzes real-time attack patterns to enhance its bot mitigation capabilities. The company serves enterprise clients across various industries, contributing to a more secure web environment. Distil Networks operates as a subsidiary of Imperva, Inc.

Heyo, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in providing tools for social media marketing, particularly on Facebook. Founded in 2010 and based in Blacksburg, Virginia, the company offers a range of products designed to help businesses create engaging Facebook fan pages, contests, sweepstakes, and mobile-optimized landing pages. Heyo's software features intuitive drag-and-drop builders and templates that enable users to easily customize their online presence and campaigns across various platforms. The company emphasizes mobile compatibility, allowing for seamless integration of content on mobile devices. As an industry leader in mobile app development, Heyo also facilitates the creation of apps that can publish across mobile, Facebook, and the web, making it simpler for businesses to connect with their customers and enhance their online engagement.

Distil Networks, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in developing cloud-based software to protect websites and APIs from malicious bots and automated attacks. Founded in 2011 and based in Arlington, Virginia, the company provides solutions that effectively block a wide range of threats, including web scraping, competitive data mining, form spam, and click fraud, without disrupting legitimate user activity. Their offerings include Bot Defense for API, which safeguards public-facing APIs from unauthorized access and exploitation. Utilizing a robust global machine learning infrastructure, Distil Networks analyzes real-time attack patterns to enhance its bot mitigation capabilities. The company serves enterprise clients across various industries, contributing to a more secure web environment. Distil Networks operates as a subsidiary of Imperva, Inc.

Distil Networks, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in developing cloud-based software to protect websites and APIs from malicious bots and automated attacks. Founded in 2011 and based in Arlington, Virginia, the company provides solutions that effectively block a wide range of threats, including web scraping, competitive data mining, form spam, and click fraud, without disrupting legitimate user activity. Their offerings include Bot Defense for API, which safeguards public-facing APIs from unauthorized access and exploitation. Utilizing a robust global machine learning infrastructure, Distil Networks analyzes real-time attack patterns to enhance its bot mitigation capabilities. The company serves enterprise clients across various industries, contributing to a more secure web environment. Distil Networks operates as a subsidiary of Imperva, Inc.