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Blackbird.AI provides an AI-powered narrative intelligence platform that detects and analyzes emerging narrative threats, reputational risks, and disinformation campaigns targeting organizations across social media, dark web, and traditional news outlets.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDefense TechEnterprise Software

NUNaushad UzZaman(Founder)in

Co-investorsAMAmand VenturesSTStartFastSTStartFast VenturesTETen ElevenADAdams Street PartnersMOMorgan Stanley+1 more

Book Blaster is an AI-powered marketing platform for self-published authors and indie publishers that generates campaigns, emails, landing pages, and creative content based on book understanding and reader insights.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMarketing TechSaaS

CCCameron Clarkson(Founder)in

Bruce is an AI-powered social media management tool that helps small businesses create, schedule, and publish social content, including turning blog articles, podcasts, and videos into social posts and generating images with generative AI.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS

Brianna Romero-Guidotti(Founder)in

Budget Collector operates an art discovery and evaluation platform that helps users develop their taste in art and connect with artists without the high commissions typical of traditional online art marketplaces.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerCreator EconomyMarketplacesSocial

Chef's Roll is a media and content platform that features culinary professionals, restaurant operators, and food industry personalities through articles, interviews, and coverage of culinary events and conferences.

Creator EconomyFoodTechMedia & Entertainment

DocTalk provides physician-led, message-based medical support that lets patients send questions across any specialty and receive responses from clinicians within 24 hours.

Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & Fitness

Co-investorsALAltaIR CapitalKHKhosla VenturesLILiquid VenturesMAMatrixNENexus Venture PartnersVEVenture Highway+2 more

Enki provides commercial intelligence on emerging technologies and critical infrastructure sectors including ammonia in maritime, solid oxide fuel cells, direct air capture, and nuclear power.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechData & InfrastructureDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechValencia, US

Hafid Tazrout

Co-investorsDIDigital Leaders VenturesTETechstarsATAtomicoGEGeneral CatalystNVNVIDIATETemasek

Enrichly is a digital platform for pediatric behavioral health that combines gamified engagement with evidence-based interventions to strengthen self-esteem and emotional wellness in children and adolescents.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthEdTechGamingHealthtechMental HealthHouston, US

MJMargo Jordan(Founder)in

Co-investorsFLFlorida FundersJUJumpstart FoundrySISidecut VenturesTETechstarsWEWellstar

Feed Coyote is an all-in-one project management platform designed for freelancers and professionals to collaborate, communicate, and manage work across 130+ countries.

AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesFintechFuture of WorkSaaSPaducah, US

SBStevens Bonhomme(Executive Officer, Director)in

Co-investorsBLBlue StartupsKEKeyhorse CapitalTETechstars

A social network for the family and friends of people who are incarcerated, offering a mobile app to help them stay connected and navigate the incarceration process.

ConsumerSocial

AMAaron Mitchom(Founder)in

Gabb is a VR-based language learning platform that applies neuroscience principles to help learners achieve fluency faster than traditional apps.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechHardware

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports entrepreneurs from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) by providing capital, curriculum, and mentorship to scale tech-enabled startups.

EdTechFintechImpact & Social GoodBay Area, US

Marlon Evans(President, HBCU Founders Initiative)

Health In Her Hue is a digital platform connecting Black women and women of color with culturally responsive healthcare providers, health content, and peer support communities.

Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechWellness & FitnessNew York, US

AWAshlee Wisdom(Executive Officer, Director)in

Co-investors10100Km Ventures LlcGRGraham Walker VenturePUPurple Sage VenturesR/R/GA VenturesSESeae VenturesSISidecut Ventures+2 more

Jem Social is a creator-marketing platform that lets brands hire vetted UGC creators and influencers, run campaigns, track per-creator performance with real-time analytics, and put paid ad spend behind top-performing content.

Creator EconomyMarketing TechSaaS

K'ept Health collects continuous, multi-source real-world health data directly from women to support clinical and commercial decisions.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthFemTechHealthtechWashington, US

Co-investorsTETechstars

Medcrypt provides cybersecurity products and strategic consulting to medical device manufacturers to ensure their devices are secure by design and meet FDA regulatory requirements.

CybersecurityHealthtechMedical DevicesSaaSSan Diego, US

EPEric Pancoast(CTO)inMKMike Kijewski(CEO)inVMVidya Murthy(VP of Operations)inWilliam Fenstermaker(Founder)Om Mahida(Engineer)Erin Murphree(talent acquisition)

Co-investorsENEniac VenturesINIntuitive VenturesY Y CombinatorSESection 32ALAlumni VenturesANAnzu Partners+10 more

Model Medicines is an AI-powered biotechnology company that uses computation to discover and engineer small molecule drugs targeting disease-driving biological mechanisms.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechDigital HealthLa Jolla, US

DHDaniel Haders(Founder)inDHDaniel Haders II, Ph.D(Founder, CEO)inSean Russell(Founder, Chief Operating Officer)inKQKip Quackenbush(Executive Officer, Director)inMEMarlon Evans(Executive Officer, Director)in

Co-investors8V8VCPAParticleIRIrving Investors

Obai is an AI tool for car owners and auto professionals that estimates a vehicle's actual cash value, runs diagnostics, and helps file or dispute insurance claims.

AI & Machine LearningInsurTechMobility & Transportation

KSKameron Seabrook(Founder)in

Co-investorsCICintrifuse CapitalCOConnetic VenturesJUJumpstart Ventures

Pebble is a platform for event organizers and vendors that provides vendor management, ticketing, payment processing, AI-assisted operations, and communication tools for running events.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSMiami, US

AJAaron Jordan(Founder)in

Co-investorsKEKeyhorse Capital

RapidPricer provides price-optimization technology and consulting for retail businesses, using elasticity-based algorithms to maximize margins without requiring heavy platform implementations.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechSaaSAmsterdam, NL

KGKiran Gange(Founder)in

RenuLogix provides engineering, procurement, construction, and project management services for solar, storage, and EV charging infrastructure projects.

CleantechConstruction TechEnergyMobility & Transportation

Amir Salahi(Founder)

Rush Roto is a mobile app that uses AI to generate product photos and videos for e-commerce listings, with templates designed for online sellers.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningE-commerceMarketing TechRetail TechSaaSSmyrna, US

CMChris Morris(Founder)in

Co-investorsTETechstars

Scoutz is a recruiting platform that connects athletes with coaches and scouts using AI-powered matching and video analysis.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSports TechOrlando, US

Co-investorsSPSputnik ATXTETechstars

SoleSafe provides Sneaker Insurance and package protection integrated into Shopify stores, covering customers from checkout through delivery.

E-commerceFintechInsurTechSaint Paul, US

PTPhil Terrill(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsGRGROOVE CAPITALTETechstars

UnchainedInc runs an influencer marketing platform connecting brands with content creators.

Creator EconomyMarketing TechMarketplaces

Upswing offers a wraparound student services platform that supports higher education students with academic help, mental health, basic needs, advising, and on-demand information to improve retention rates.

EdTechMental HealthSaaS

APAlex Pritchett(Founder)in

Co-investorsCHCharlotte Angel FundIMImpact America FundTETech WildcattersAMAmara VCBEBetter CapitalBOBonsal Capital+2 more

Vaila Shoes is a footwear direct-to-consumer brand that sells shoes and gift cards.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceCharlotte, US

AEAhriana Edwards(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsTETechstars

WriteSea provides an AI-powered career readiness platform for higher education institutions, offering tools such as resume development, interview preparation, professional headshots, graduate outcomes tracking, and institutional reporting.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechHR TechSaaSTulsa, US

BMBrandon Mitchell, PMP, CSM(Founder)inHRHanzla Ramey(Technology Lead)inBrandon Mitchell(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardKMKevin Moore(Director)in

Co-investorsATAtento CapitalBRBronze InvestmentsEXExpert DOJOSESerac VenturesVIVisible HandsCOCollab Capital

Zuri Fertility offers a fertility program serving individuals, employers, and clinics/providers, currently launching a pilot cohort.

Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechWellness & FitnessChicago, US

BMBlair Matthews(Cofounder & CEO)inBMBlair M.(Founder)inOROmer Raheem(Chief Medical Officer)GZGiuliana Zaccardelli(Cofounder & Head of Clinical Operations)

Co-investors3C3CC | Third Culture CapitalTETechstars