The TVL Accelerator connects innovative startups from across Texas with multi-disciplinary teams of graduate students in our unique campus-wide course, the TVL Practicum. These incredible startup ventures are able to leverage the high-impact consulting and market research conducted by their student teams to take their businesses to the next level. Our TVL Accelerator alumni companies represent a diverse range of industries, founders, and technologies which is again reflected in these 12 new portfolio companies. We are proud to announce the Spring 2024 cohort and look forward to working with them this semester!
Advend is a cost-per action ad network that offers advertisers a no-lose paid advertising experience through our network of display advertising on blog and ecommerce sites. You only pay per sale, so you’ll never lose money on advertising with Advend.
Founder: Jaden Rodabaugh
For restaurants that want to expand their footprint and reach new customers, Budeli provides a profitable delivery channel & marketing support through employee-less kiosks in commercial and residential buildings. Customers pay $2 flat for delivery – no checkout fees or tips.
Founders: Charles Hall, Carlos Bello and Thornton Ellis
INNOVA-Q is leading a transformative approach to Food Safety and Quality (FSQ) by harnessing the power of cutting-edge technology, including AI and modern data management. Our unique approach involves providing real-time and predictive insights on product and manufacturing process performance to proactively safeguard food quality. Alongside our tech-driven innovation, we offer expert consulting services that elevate FSQ programs within food companies. OUR MISSION is to revolutionize the industry, reducing foodborne illnesses and recalls while promoting sustainability. With a commitment to excellence and accountability, Innova-Q is pioneering change and shaping a safer, more sustainable future for food safety and quality.
Founder: Dr. Vera Dickinson
LOCOAL is a next-generation sustainability hardware+software company that builds OEM solutions to decarbonize the world’s waste streams. Their flagship system, Rainmaker, extracts and refines carbon and methane from end-of-life materials and refines them into co-products. LOCOAL’s software, IMPCT.AI, collects precise emissions and production data to streamline verifiable credits.
Founders: Matt Peterson, Miles Murray
90% of the population growth in the US is expected to come from immigration. Even then, immigration remains a complex web to navigate. Nava AI is an AI assistant that helps immigrants navigate the complexities of US immigration. In addition, Nava facilitates the visa application process by automating the legal paperwork and collaborating with a network of independent attorneys.
Founder: Sujith Jose
Neurmable helps stroke caregivers provide smart, personalized and efficient rehabilitation to their patients. With our AI-powered solution, we are empowering caregivers to accelerate patients’ recovery of lost motor functions.
Founder: Ola George
Partum Health is a hybrid clinic delivering the best of online and offline care to women and families through the fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum journey. Partum supports families with essential specialty services, including mental health, lactation, nutrition, physical therapy, and birth and postpartum doula care – that together improve maternal and family health outcomes.
Founder: Meghan Doyle
The reason why we exist is a huge skills shortage caused by the US transition to alternative energy sources. PowerTechs Inc. builds a digital platform that assesses skills to help repurpose and upskill workers from conventional to clean and emerging energy and manufacturing industries, from one side, and to create a talent pool of younger generations, from another one. The ultimate goal is not only create software but also a certification program and an industry standard.
Founder: Ksenia Solomatina
The Shape Sensing Company is developing a novel 3D device guidance system and associated devices that will allow physicians to perform minimally-invasive procedures with reduced or no fluoroscopy. Utilizing our patented fiber optic shape sensing technology, we can display the shape and location of interventional tools in real-time while inside the body. Our first generation system will target cardiology procedures, but the platform technology is applicable across a broad range of medical specialties.
Founder: Alex Tongue, Pierrick Vulliez
SpeakHaus empowers leaders and teams with transformative communication skills. Blending professional, asynchronous, and self-guided coaching, our platform delivers scalable, personalized programs catering to the dynamic needs of large enterprises and fast-growing startups. We enhance strategic collaboration and drive successful change initiatives—fostering human connection at scale.
Founders: Christa Clarke, Sherhara Downing
Suits is a mobile application that enables users to join, create, and claim class action settlements. Frequently, class action settlements face claim rates of less than 1%, so Suits aims to notify users of potential claims they could be eligible for. Additionally, Suits helps lawyers and consumers by having classes of litigants and evidence ready to form a lawsuit.
Founders: Shreyas Satewar, Raman Sethi
Single MLt is an AI-first technology company whose mission is to enrich the experience of whiskey enthusiasts by providing community, education, and guidance along their whiskey journey while promoting responsible drinking habits. “Whiskey Fox” is our whiskey recommendation engine that leverages AI, and market data to provide the best whiskey experience to our community.
Founder: Andrew Ozenne