TLDR:
- Five startups selected for Rutland’s first-ever venture-backed accelerator program.
- Program designed to set a path for startups to pursue investment opportunities.
Five companies have been selected to participate in a national startup accelerator program, including three Vermont-based startups and two from out-of-state. Tacitly, Aprexis Health, Brightwater Tools, SkinGenius, and Cathoven will participate in the gBETA Rutland program through national venture capital firm gener8tor. The program is a free 7-week accelerator program providing startup founders with intensive coaching and access to gener8tor’s national network of mentors, customers, corporate partners, and investors. The five selected companies were chosen based on their growth potential and investor readiness.
gBETA Rutland received over 50 applications nationally and internationally for the program. The program aims to support economic development in Vermont by attracting national and international attention. At the end of the program, the startups will showcase their companies in front of investors, community members, and the public at a pitch event on Oct. 23 at The Paramount Theater in downtown Rutland. The Fall 2024 cohort includes Tacitly Inc., Aprexis Health, Brightwater Tools, Cathoven AI, and Skingenius.
Tacitly Inc. specializes in Extended Reality training solutions for the healthcare sector. Aprexis Health provides medication management solutions tailored for health plans. Brightwater Tools transforms human waste into fertilizer for a resilient future. Cathoven AI offers a smart assistant for language teachers, and Skingenius is a skincare recommendation platform.
