Twelve startups began Techstars Seattle's 13th accelerator cohort earlier this month.
Techstars, a mentorship and accelerator network, has guided local big-name tech companies like Remitly and Outreach through its accelerator program. According to Techstars Seattle, its portfolio companies have raised more than $1.5 billion to date. Half of the 12 CEOs are women, Techstars added.
"As the world emerges from its prolonged sequestration, there’s never been a better time to start a company," Issac Kato, managing director of Techstars Seattle, wrote in a news release. "We’re thrilled to welcome these 12 promising teams to participate in our rich heritage of technology startup success and to share their hope for a better future."
Below is a brief rundown of the 12 startups:
Adaptively Education
Founded: 2021
Leadership: Hao Lam (founder)
What the company does: The online education tool offers teacher-led instruction. Its platform is designed to "meet your child where they are."
Ecocrumb
Founded: 2021
Leadership: Amy Dritz and Gautam Muralidharan (co-founders)
What the company does: Ecocrumb helps small to midsize businesses manage their sustainability. Its software helps clients track their environmental impact and suggests actions to be more eco-friendly.
Edizeven
Founded: 2019
Leadership: Shilpi Gupta (founder and CEO)
What the company does: The startup is a hiring tool for restaurants. Job seekers can look for restaurant positions, while employers can post jobs and let Edizeven call candidates' references.
Foreverly
Founded: 2021
Leadership: Keara Kindelynn (CEO) and Robert James (co-founder and CTO)
What the company does: Foreverly connects those grieving the loss of a loved one with support from their network. Users can set up a registry so friends and family can help take care of services like flowers and food.
LifeSwap
Founded: 2021
Leadership: Ingvar Björn Ingimundarson, Ólafur Daði Jónsson and Bjarki Benediktsson (co-founders)
What the company does: The platform connects travelers with local guides who act as independent contractors. Users can choose travel lifestyles that match their personal interests.
Map Your Idea
Founded: 2020
Leadership: Chelsey Roney and Melinda McClure Haughey (co-founders)
What the company does: Users can create custom maps that highlight places they plan to visit. Publishers, meanwhile, can create maps as visuals to accompany travel recommendation stories.
Rejoicy
Founded: 2021
Leadership: Edwin Ortiz (co-founder and CEO)
What the company does: Rejoicy is a shopping platform where consumers can find local goods from small businesses.
Rfrd
Founded: 2021
Leadership: Max Richman (co-founder and CTO) and Alex Guest (co-founder and CEO)
What the company does: The startup helps clients create customer videos to help with marketing. The platform also offers video-editing tools.
Seize
Founded: 2021
Leadership: Al Tearjen (co-founder and CEO) and Dana Wiggins (co-founder and CTO)
What the company does: Seize is a marketplace that connects users with photo takers in scenic spots. Users can check out the ratings, reviews and portfolios of photo takers.
She Matters
Founded: 2018
Leadership: Jade Kearney (co-founder and CEO) and Marguerite Pierce (co-founder and COO)
What the company does: She Matters offers an online health platform to connect Black mothers with resources to help with postpartum anxiety and depression.
Wavelength
Founded: 2018
Leadership: Sarah Stites (co-founder and CEO), Erica Murphy (co-founder and COO) and Kristin Glenn (co-founder and CXO)
What the company does: The platform offers nutritional plans and mental health tools to help with weight loss. Wavelength offers its services through a monthly subscription.
ZipLunch
Founded: 2019
Leadership: Majdi Alnabih (co-founder and CEO) and Maj Martin Qureshi (co-founder and COO)
What the company does: ZipLunch provides curated menus designed to simplify ordering lunch and dinner from local restaurants.
