gener8tor
AcceleratorBeloit Β· Pre-SeedβSeed Β· 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
gBETA, a program of the nationally ranked accelerator gener8tor, runs free seven-week cohorts multiple times per year in cities across the United States. Up to five companies from a range of verticals are selected competitively per cohort. Participants receive individualized coaching, weekly Lunch & Learns and Mentor Swarms, investor and accelerator pitch opportunities (Investor Swarm with 25+ angels, VCs and accelerators), plus $1M+ in vendor deals and perks. The program takes no fees or equity, aiming for graduates to enter an investment accelerator or raise a seed round. Related gener8tor investment accelerators invest $100k over a 12-week for-equity program. gBETA also offers industry-specific programs in healthtech, forestry, and sustainable energy.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 16, 2026.
Team Β· 1 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 15 of 16 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning Γ5Biotech Γ2Circular Economy Γ2Cleantech Γ2Climate Tech Γ2Consumer Γ2FoodTech Γ2Future of Work Γ2
HQs:United StatesΓ12
Portfolio companies Β· 16 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really likeBy year:2024 Β· 12022 Β· 12021 Β· 12009 Β· 14 dated
Brightwater Tools develops freeze concentration systems for onsite sanitation and food waste management, turning wastewater into reusable non-potable water and concentrated plant nutrients used as fertilizer.
Circular EconomyCleantechClimate Tech
City Detect uses computer vision mounted on existing municipal fleet vehicles to detect and map signs of urban blight from the public right of way, then delivers maps, lists, and reports to local leaders.
AI & Machine LearningGovTechPropTechTuscaloosa, US
Erik Johnson(Executive Officer)Gavin Baum-Blake(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsAtlanta SeedCreativeCoKnoll VenturesPrudenceRaptor Group
Cox Cleantech is an investor that backs cleantech founders and companies advancing circularity and resource efficiency across industries.
Circular EconomyCleantechClimate Tech
Co-investorsGener8tor
Enso Data provides AI-powered analysis of physiological waveforms, particularly sleep studies, to enable clinical diagnosis and patient monitoring.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesMadison, US
Samuel Rusk(Director)Christopher Fernandez(Executive Officer, Director)inSamuel J. Rusk(Executive Officer, Director)Christopher R. Fernandez(Executive Officer, Director)inJustin Mortara(Executive Officer, Director)inMatthew D Dobereiner(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsColle Capital PartnersGreat North VenturesHealthX VenturesNecessary VenturesQuesta CapitalSupermoon Capital+1 more
Frayt operates a logistics technology platform designed to build an innovative ecosystem for the logistics industry.
B2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSUnited States, US
Luke Denny(Executive Officer, Director)Timothy Yarbrough(Director)Clancy Boyer(Director)Joshua McCord(Director)
Co-investorsCapital Midwest FundJobsOhio VenturesRefinery Venture
huupe makes smart basketball hoops (the ARENA and mini) with built-in sensors that track shooting statistics such as FG%, shot angle, and trajectory, delivering live performance data to a companion app.
HardwareIoTSports TechIrvine, US
Paul Anton(Executive Officer, Director)Lyth Saeed(Executive Officer, Director)John Chuang(Director)Bob Higgins(Director)
BoardAristotle Loumis(Director)Audie Attar(Director)
Co-investorsGenesis VenturesProtagonistTundra Angels
gener8tor operates accelerator programs that provide capital, mentorship, and coaching to startups, career seekers, artists, and corporations.
Creator EconomyFuture of Work
Co-investorsCSA Partners LLCWisconsin Investment Partners
BiotechHuntsville, US
John Schmitt(Executive Officer, Director)Joseph Ng(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardPeggy Sammon(Director)Barbara Fisk(Director)
Laplace Interventional develops a transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement system that delivers a prosthetic valve percutaneously, avoiding open-heart surgery for patients with tricuspid regurgitation.
HealthtechMedical DevicesPlymouth, US
Ramji Iyer(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJenny H. Barba(Director)Todd Mortier(Director)Colin Morrison(Director)
Co-investorsAphelion CapitalShangBay Capital LLC
LineLeap operates a mobile app that allows nightlife customers to skip venue lines, purchase cover charges, buy event tickets, and order drinks at bars and clubs.
ConsumerFoodTechFuture of WorkMarketplacesNew York City, US
Nicholas Becker(Founder)inMax Schauff(Founder)inPatrick Skelly(Founder)in
Co-investorsAltaIR CapitaleLab VenturesGoat Rodeo CapitalGreat Oaks Venture CapitalHelium-3 VenturesRaptor Group+3 more
Market Wagon operates an online marketplace connecting independent local and regional food producers with consumers, delivering their products directly to customers.
E-commerceFoodTechMarketplacesIndianapolis, US
Daniel Brunner(Executive Officer)Nicholas Carter(Executive Officer, Director)Nick CarterDan BrunnerRob Eldridge(Director)
BoardGuy Turner(Director)in
Co-investorsElevate VenturesHyde Park Venture PartnersKern Venture GroupNew Stack VenturesHyde Park AngelsImpact Engine
Midwest Bioprocessing Center develops biobased ingredients for the cosmetics and skin care industry, including its FeruliShield hemp-derived ingredient.
BiotechConsumerNew Materials
Onlook builds developer and design tools that bridge the gap between creative teams and implementation, using AI to enhance the creative process.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Daniel Farrell(Founder)in
Co-investorsDG Daiwa VenturesLeonis CapitalLobster CapitalTranspose Platform ManagementY Combinator
Pocketnest offers a white-labeled AI platform that financial institutions use to deliver personalized financial guidance and coaching to Millennial and Gen X customers.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSAnn Arbor, US
JESSICA WILLIS(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsCleo CapitalID VenturesMichigan Rise
Provides virtual dementia care led by top neurologists with personalized support and caregiver community.
Jackson, US
Matthew LeKrey(Director and President/CEO)
Co-investorsForum Ventures
ZaiNar develops a platform for Physical AI that uses existing wireless networks to provide real-time positioning and sensing without satellites, cameras, or dedicated infrastructure.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareRedwood City, US
Philip Kratz(Executive Officer, Director)Daniel Jacker(Executive Officer, Director)Curtis MacDonald(Director)Alexander Hooshmand(Director)
BoardSteve Jurvetson(Director)inJerry Yang(Co-founder & former CEO, Yahoo!)
Co-investorsAlchemist AcceleratorAlpana VenturesCP VenturesEvolution VC PartnersFuture VenturesMetaplanet+1 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesLineLeap Β· retailtechinnovationhub.com Β· Nov 19, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has gener8tor made?
- gener8tor has 16 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does gener8tor invest at?
- gener8tor invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does gener8tor focus on?
- gener8tor focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Circular Economy, Climate Tech, Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Energy, Fintech, FoodTech, Healthtech, Logistics & Supply Chain, SaaS, Sector Agnostic, Travel & Hospitality.
- Where is gener8tor located?
- gener8tor is headquartered in Beloit, US.
- Who does gener8tor co-invest with?
- gener8tor most often shares deals with Raptor Group, Y Combinator, eLab Ventures, among 47 tracked co-investors.
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