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Equilo
Techstars '23Chicago, US · Founded 2017 · 6 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors
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Founders & leadership
Equilo was founded in 2017 by Jessica Menon.
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Jessica MenonFounder & CEOJessica Menon is the founder of Equilo, which she started in 2020 to build AI-powered SaaS tools that provide risk and opportunity intelligence for businesses, investors, and development organizations. She has over 20 years of experience in data analytics, social impact, and women's economic empowerment, and Equilo serves as the engine behind 2X Certification.
Investors · 1
Techstarslisted by TechstarsBoulder · $220K
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Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2019 | $224.8K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
Frequently asked questions
- Who founded Equilo?
- Equilo was founded by Jessica Menon in 2017.
- Who are Equilo's investors?
- Equilo's investors include Techstars.
- Where is Equilo headquartered?
- Equilo is headquartered in Chicago, US.