Foundervine Accelerator USA

2026 Cohort

Say hello to the cohort of the Foundervine Accelerator USA. Find out the amazing companies that made this cohort an absolute success.

Interesting stats about Foundervine Accelerator USA Program

Our Foundervine Accelerator USA Program is designed to support 24 early-stage founders in the DMV region, helping them get hands-on support through expert-led masterclasses, tactical coaching, and real investor access - all designed to help them scale with confidence.
136+
Applications received
78%
Minority-led businesses
35%
Have raised funds from Angels or VCs
18
Different industries
SataGroup
SataGroup
Aegis Compliance OS, Inc.
Aegis Compliance OS, Inc.
Hubtal Inc.
Hubtal Inc.
Capstone Tech
Capstone Tech
The Laundry Basket
The Laundry Basket
ComplexED Solutions
ComplexED Solutions
DocAssure AI
DocAssure AI
Q3 Learners
Q3 Learners
New Village Braid
New Village Braid
Elevate Labs
Elevate Labs
Nextwear Technologies
Nextwear Technologies
ThisTown
ThisTown
CoTripper
CoTripper
Team Excel
Team Excel
SWC
SWC
Better Flip
Better Flip
Munyon
Munyon
FarmFork
FarmFork
Klaros (ArcherIQ)
Klaros (ArcherIQ)
CARRYLUG INC.
CARRYLUG INC.
Wellio AI
Wellio AI
Legion Securities Inc.
Legion Securities Inc.
Zation
Zation
Nanost
Nanost

SataGroup

Shiv Racharla and Tejaswi Tamarna, Founders of SataGroup, lead a technology and consulting firm specializing in cloud, data, and AI-driven solutions for government and enterprise sectors. Through its flagship AI platform, Vetra, the company automates complex workflows, including procurement intelligence, document understanding, and talent matching. By integrating AWS and Azure expertise with machine learning, SataGroup helps organizations modernize legacy systems and translate large-scale data into actionable insights for more efficient, data-driven decision-making.
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Aegis Compliance OS, Inc.

Dana Mincey-Breaux, CEO and Founder of Aegis Compliance OS, Inc., leads a company automating compliance for defense contractors. The platform eliminates manual tracking by converting over 500 pages of complex regulation into a simple, patent-pending workflow that automates 110+ NIST 800-171 controls. By utilizing automated evidence capture and a real-time logic engine, Aegis reduces manual labor by 90% and lowers the total cost of ownership for compliance by 35–50%. Supported by a leadership team with deep expertise in defense communications and technical release management, Aegis is currently focused on strategic R&D and expanding its pilot program for mid-sized defense subcontractors.
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Hubtal Inc.

Ifedolapo Ogunjubee, Co-founder & CEO of Hubtal, leads an AI-powered contract intelligence platform designed for legal professionals in complex, multi-jurisdictional markets. The platform automates contract review, legal research, and jurisdictional analysis, surfacing risks and extracting key obligations. Currently active across more than 50 jurisdictions, Hubtal replaces manual workflows for law firms and in-house teams with precise, AI-driven insights. This enables legal professionals to accelerate decision-making while reducing exposure on every matter they handle.
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Capstone Tech

Shawn Gregoire, Founder of Capstone Tech, leads an AI-native SaaS company based in Alexandria, Virginia, that builds workforce readiness and grant management tools for mission-driven organizations. The company's platforms, Capstone Workforce and GrantParty, are specifically designed to support nonprofits and workforce agencies that have historically been underserved by enterprise software. Drawing on his background as a Post-9/11 Air Force veteran and former federal program manager, Gregoire’s mission is to provide high-impact community organizations with the same caliber of technology used by large institutions to automate compliance reporting and scale participant coaching.
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The Laundry Basket

Hyacinth Tucker, Founder of The Laundry Basket, leads a tech-enabled logistics and customer experience platform designed to automate laundry and dry-cleaning through pickup and delivery services. An Army veteran and experienced entrepreneur, Tucker utilizes an asset-light model that coordinates a network of vetted partners to serve residential, business, and institutional clients across Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia. The company differentiates itself through data-driven operations and proprietary systems that track fabric care and customer preferences, positioning the business for scalable growth and long-term value creation.
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ComplexED Solutions

Dr. Joseph Lewis, Founder of ComplexED, leads an education technology and systems design company dedicated to building sustainable student support frameworks for schools and districts. Drawing on his experience leading districtwide strategy for DC Public Schools, Dr. Lewis developed the MTSS Studio™ platform to solve the fragmentation of academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports. The platform integrates directly into existing Microsoft environments, allowing educators to unify data systems and streamline collaboration. By aligning technology with practical school operations, ComplexED enables districts to coordinate student interventions more coherently and ensure every student receives necessary resources for success.
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DocAssure AI

Sekou Sheriff, Founder of DocAssure AI, leads a compliance infrastructure company dedicated to protecting the financial solvency of Medicaid behavioral health providers. Born out of the founder's experience with catastrophic audit-driven revenue loss, the platform addresses the "Administrative Death Spiral" caused by documentation errors. DocAssure AI provides a real-time compliance shield that utilizes a proprietary deterministic engine to transform complex regulatory manuals into an interactive overlay for clinicians. By flagging medical necessity errors and missing requirements before notes are finalized, the system prevents claim denials and retroactive clawbacks, ensuring that providers in "care deserts" can focus on clinical care rather than bureaucratic paperwork.
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Q3 Learners

Venkat Podugu, Founder of Q3 Learners, leads an adaptive AI tutoring platform designed to provide students with 24/7, instant academic support. Drawing on over 20 years of technology experience, including a background at AWS, Venkat developed the platform to deliver personalized learning at a fraction of the cost of traditional tutoring. By leveraging AI to scale high-quality instruction, Q3 Learners aims to make one-on-one academic assistance accessible to every student regardless of their financial background.
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New Village Braid

Nkonye Mwalilu, Founder of New Village Braid, leads a Virginia-based clean beauty company that provides non-toxic, PVC-free, and lab-tested synthetic braiding hair. The platform focuses on eliminating chemical exposure and irritation for protective-style wearers while maintaining product accessibility and high quality. Beyond sustainable materials, New Village Braid operates a hair recycling program to address plastic waste by providing a dedicated end-of-life solution for used synthetic hair. By integrating safety with circularity, the company aims to set a new, responsible standard in the beauty industry that prioritizes both consumer health and environmental impact.
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Elevate Labs

Katie Sheketoff, Founder of Elevate Labs, leads a platform that makes rigorous culture work affordable for small and mid-sized businesses. The company utilizes AI to analyze qualitative workforce data, providing organizations with a "Culture Kit" designed to measure cultural dynamics, equip leaders, and empower employees. By using the proprietary Workplace Reflexes framework, Elevate Labs offers leaders a shared language to move from data analysis to intentional action.
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Nextwear Technologies

Kemisola Bolarinwa, Founder of Nextwear Technologies, leads a medical technology company developing wearable diagnostic solutions to improve access to early disease detection and preventive care. The company's flagship product, EwaDx, is a non-invasive wearable device designed for the early identification of breast abnormalities, particularly in underserved and low-resource settings. By integrating wearable hardware with AI-driven diagnostics, Nextwear Technologies aims to move screenings beyond traditional hospital infrastructure, enabling accessible and routine detection. The firm focuses on reducing late-stage diagnoses and supporting scalable, community-based healthcare delivery, with plans to expand from women's health into broader global health applications.
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ThisTown

Whitney Couthen, Founder & CEO of ThisTown, leads a Maryland-based travel technology platform that connects travelers with vetted local experts, known as Concierges, for authentic, experience-based recommendations. Designed to replace algorithm-driven noise with curated human insight, the mobile app features interactive maps, smart search filters, and live video support. Currently live in Frederick, MD, ThisTown provides a unified alternative to fragmented review sites and plans to expand its network of bookable local sessions across the Greater Washington D.C. area and major U.S. cities through 2027.
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CoTripper

Krystin Hargrove, Founder & CEO of CoTripper, leads a decision support platform for single mothers that transforms community engagement into actionable intelligence. Recognizing that no technology infrastructure currently exists to understand the specific needs of the 9 million single-mother households in the U.S., CoTripper serves as a bridge between these families and the institutions seeking to support them. The platform operates as a dual-sided model: it is free for families while generating revenue through partnerships with schools, government agencies, and nonprofits. By providing consent-based population intelligence, CoTripper helps these organizations streamline outreach and improve service coordination, moving single-mother families toward greater economic and social stability.
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Team Excel

Johnathan Mayo, Founder of Team Excel, leads a technology platform that utilizes teamwork, peer accountability, and healthy competition to improve student success outcomes. The platform operates on a "reverse fantasy sports" model, where students compete based on critical metrics like attendance, behavior, and service hours. By gamifying these achievements, Team Excel teaches students how to motivate one another and maintain mutual accountability, fostering a collaborative environment that drives academic and personal growth.
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SWC

Sir Woods, Founder of SWC, leads a digital marketing and advertising platform that provides strategic, results-driven campaigns for healthcare organizations and live events. The firm specializes in brand identity development, high-impact video content, and engagement strategies designed to maximize the visibility of mission-driven initiatives. Built from experience with global conferences and healthcare programs, SWC helps organizations—including AstraZeneca, Johns Hopkins University, and the Global Coalition on Aging—build the necessary marketing infrastructure to reach their full potential and connect meaningfully with their audiences.
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Better Flip

Calvin Allen, Co-Founder of Better Flip, leads an AI-powered financial wellness platform designed for online bettors and the "online entertainment generation". The platform aggregates banking and sportsbook activity to track money habits via a proprietary Golden Mindset Score. It utilizes an AI co-pilot and gamification to improve financial health without facilitating wagering.
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Munyon

Thomas Calhoun, Co-founder and CEO of Munyon, leads an AI-powered healthcare platform designed to increase the accessibility and affordability of care for the uninsured. The platform utilizes AI for automated triage and symptom checking, connecting users with a network of vetted practitioners for immediate, low-cost virtual consultations.
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FarmFork

Unda March, CEO of FarmFork, leads a technology platform connecting small local farms to urban households through CSA subscriptions and delivery coordination. Built to address food insecurity in underserved communities, the platform automates subscription management and logistics to remove accessibility barriers. FarmFork utilizes a commission-based model to ensure risk-free revenue for farmers while democratizing fresh food access.
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Klaros (ArcherIQ)

Rashad Lewis, Founder & CEO of Klaros, leads a life sciences regulatory intelligence platform designed to simplify complex compliance landscapes. By organizing regulations, guidance, and enforcement data into a usable system, the platform helps sponsors and quality teams navigate requirements with confidence. Klaros enables organizations to efficiently track regulatory changes and impact.
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CARRYLUG INC.

Mickey Witchuwong, Founder & CEO of Carrylug, leads a decentralized logistics platform connecting travelers with unused luggage space to individuals needing international shipping. The platform combines commerce and logistics, allowing users to ship items or request global purchases. Carrylug also provides infrastructure for freight forwarders to manage transactions and scale operations globally.
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Wellio AI

Anastasia Vernidub, Founder & CEO of Wellio, leads an AI-powered client management platform for online fitness and wellness coaches. The platform acts as an automated "second brain," streamlining administrative tasks and client tracking. By automating routine operations, Wellio helps coaches reclaim significant weekly time to focus on high-impact client engagement.
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Legion Securities Inc.

Nathan Pancake, Co-Founder & CEO of Legion Securities, leads a real estate crowdfunding platform transforming vacant commercial properties into small business launchpads. The two-sided marketplace connects investors to vetted deals in underserved communities. By combining proprietary sourcing with an educational pipeline, Legion Securities builds critical capital infrastructure to drive high-impact social returns.
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Zation

Nnaemeka Okafor, Co-Founder of Zation, leads a platform that empowers student leaders to build connected campus communities through gamified engagement and streamlined operations. The marketplace connects student organizations with brand sponsorships, offering companies authentic access to Gen Z. Zation currently serves over 25 schools and 3,000 users.
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Nanost

Nanost is a deep-tech diagnostics company transforming healthcare with a rugged, ultra-low-cost blood testing platform. By merging biology with AI, Nanost provides lab-quality results in remote environments, including battlefields and rural clinics. The platform replaces fragile infrastructure with a real-time stream of predictive data.
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