Successful Santa Cruz Accelerates Companies
We’ve had several companies go through our Accelerator Program over the years. Here are the ones who have had great success:
A new patent-pending process to create chitin foam with a water-based eco-friendly method
$3.4M Seed round funded with Leonardo DiCaprio and Ashton Kutcher
Largest B2C Cannabis Online Marketplace in US
1,000+ dispensaries utilizing Jane Technologies software
Climate FinTech mobile app reshaping impact investing. Raised $460,000 from the New York State Energy Research & Develop Authority, Responsibly Ventures, Central Coast Angels, and the Co-Founder of GoFundMe. As of April 2024, investors have raised $3m for solar projects on Climatize’s app.
All-in-one online services and technology management for restaurants. $150k raised. Processed over $1.98MM in sales for restaurants in the last 90 days alone. Awarded first place at SCW 4th Annual Accelerator Pitch Contest.
VR-Based Physical Therapy Telehealth. Raised $500k+ between Startengine, NSF, and angel investors) Partnerships with Stanford Healthcare, University of Montana Biomechanics Lab, Ready Player Me, Houston Veterans Affairs (VA).
Food without plastic packaging. Modern and convenient bulk dispensers for supermarkets, campuses, and online fulfilment.
$2.5 million raised, tons of plastic eliminated!
AI wildfire detection system. Featured on BBC’s T.V. and Radio program, BBC Click.
Creating 3d printed surfboards out of recycled materials. Received first place and People’s Choice Award in Santa Cruz Accelerates 5th Cohort Pitch Contest.
CarbonBridge transforms biowaste-derived methane and carbon-dioxide (CH4, CO2) into versatile methanol (CH3OH). They aim to replace fossil fuels in hard-to-decarbonize sectors like marine, aviation, and heavy transport with their unique, cost-effective methanol, distinguishing themselves from other producers with their low-cost, energy-efficient approach.
Created bulk distribution infrastructure for liquid and cream products Provider of shampoo, conditioner, laundry and soap refills to UC Santa Cruz. 2023 Westly Prize Winner.
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Dog food delivery service
Acqui-Hire by Owlcam
Smart home Internet of Things [IoT] company with a focus on household water usage and response.
Acquired By Resideo
High quality sub-surface oceanographic data and forecasting
Inboard Technology
M1 E-board (skateboard) and G1 Glider (scooter)
Augmented Reality (AR) + Online Photo Printing