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GLOBAL INVESTOR SHOWCASE ACCESS
Gain Access to the Global Investor Showcase, July 22nd  - 31st, to see the Spring 2024 startup's pitches & profiles.

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Meet the Spring 2025 Startups

Necterine

https://www.necterine.com/
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Necterine is a next-generation dating app that doesn't just match users and leave them alone trying to navigate relationships; we combine self-awareness tools with real-time feedback and coaching, guiding users on their journey to more meaningful connections from match all the way through to the relationship stage, staying with them once they're committed to continue growing their relationship with ongoing support and guidance.
Consumer Internet, Health & Wellness, Mobile Apps, Social Networks
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Necterine

Our Website
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Necterine is a next-generation dating app that doesn't just match users and leave them alone trying to navigate relationships; we combine self-awareness tools with real-time feedback and coaching, guiding users on their journey to more meaningful connections from match all the way through to the relationship stage, staying with them once they're committed to continue growing their relationship with ongoing support and guidance.
Consumer Internet, Health & Wellness, Mobile Apps, Social Networks
Sales Motion:
B2C
Revenue Model:
Subscription with Metered Services
Investment Stage:
Pre-Seed
Revenue Stage:
Pre-Revenue
Product Stage:
Post-Product

Founding Team

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Korgi

https://korgiboard.com
Sherman Oaks, CA, United States
Korgi lets your team create and manage all its content, communications, tasks, and projects from a single shared platform, using your company's own trusted cloud apps and drives.
SaaS, Enterprise
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Korgi

Our Website
Sherman Oaks, CA, United States
Korgi lets your team create and manage all its content, communications, tasks, and projects from a single shared platform, using your company's own trusted cloud apps and drives.
SaaS, Enterprise
Sales Motion:
B2B
Revenue Model:
Subscription
Investment Stage:
Pre-Seed
Revenue Stage:
Post-Revenue
Product Stage:
Post-Product

Founding Team

Stephan Woods
Tech, Co-Founder

Cinefind

https://www.cinefind.app/
Los Angeles , CA, United States
Cinefind helps independent filmmakers book theaters and moviegoers discover them
Entertainment, Adtech, Mobile
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Cinefind

Our Website
Los Angeles , CA, United States
Cinefind helps independent filmmakers book theaters and moviegoers discover them
Entertainment, Adtech, Mobile
Sales Motion:
B2B, B2C, Marketplace
Revenue Model:
Subscription
Investment Stage:
Pre-Seed
Revenue Stage:
Post-Revenue
Product Stage:
Post-Product

Founding Team

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Strat AI

https://www.stratagem-research.com/
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Strat AI helps traders and funds eliminate manual analysis and fragmented tools by providing an AI-powered trading workspace with conversational analytics, automation, and a fully customizable dashboard.
AI / ML, Fintech
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Strat AI

Our Website
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Strat AI helps traders and funds eliminate manual analysis and fragmented tools by providing an AI-powered trading workspace with conversational analytics, automation, and a fully customizable dashboard.
AI / ML, Fintech
Sales Motion:
B2B, B2C
Revenue Model:
Subscription
Investment Stage:
Pre-Seed
Revenue Stage:
Pre-Revenue
Product Stage:
Pre-Product

Founding Team

Yasaswy Aluri
Co-Founder, CTO

CreationSpace

https://creationspace.ai
Los Angeles, CA, United States
My company, CreationSpace, is simulating consumer the consumer experience to help consumer brands improve the development and marketing of their products by coupling machine learning models with generative AI.
Marketing, AI / ML, Analytics, CPG, Software
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CreationSpace

Our Website
Los Angeles, CA, United States
My company, CreationSpace, is simulating consumer the consumer experience to help consumer brands improve the development and marketing of their products by coupling machine learning models with generative AI.
Marketing, AI / ML, Analytics, CPG, Software
Sales Motion:
B2B
Revenue Model:
Subscription
Investment Stage:
Pre-Seed
Revenue Stage:
Post-Revenue
Product Stage:
Post-Product

Founding Team

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Fyto Technologies Inc.

https://homewildfireprotection.com/
Redondo Beach, California, United States
Fyto Technologies delivers the world’s most advanced wildfire protection system, combining cutting-edge technology and climate resilience to safeguard homes, communities, and ecosystems.
Proptech, AI / ML, Smart Buildings
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Fyto Technologies Inc.

Our Website
Redondo Beach, California, United States
Fyto Technologies delivers the world’s most advanced wildfire protection system, combining cutting-edge technology and climate resilience to safeguard homes, communities, and ecosystems.
Proptech, AI / ML, Smart Buildings
Sales Motion:
B2B, B2C, B2G
Revenue Model:
Services/Fee for Service
Investment Stage:
Pre-Seed
Revenue Stage:
Post-Revenue
Product Stage:
Post-Product

Founding Team

Spencer Jensen
Co-Founder, Other C-suite role
Marcel Furmie
CEO, Co-Founder

AirKitchenz

https://airkitchenz.com/
Redondo Beach , California, United States
AirKitchenz is “the Airbnb for restaurant kitchens” — the first marketplace that rents out kitchen space during off-hours. We help restaurants earn passive income by renting out their kitchens when they’re closed, while empowering food entrepreneurs to launch and grow with minimal risk.
Marketplaces, Foodtech, SaaS, AI / ML, Proptech, Real Estate
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AirKitchenz

Our Website
Redondo Beach , California, United States
AirKitchenz is “the Airbnb for restaurant kitchens” — the first marketplace that rents out kitchen space during off-hours. We help restaurants earn passive income by renting out their kitchens when they’re closed, while empowering food entrepreneurs to launch and grow with minimal risk.
Marketplaces, Foodtech, SaaS, AI / ML, Proptech, Real Estate
Sales Motion:
B2B, B2B2C, Marketplace
Revenue Model:
Transaction Fee and/or Rental
Investment Stage:
Pre-Seed
Revenue Stage:
Pre-Revenue
Product Stage:
Post-Product

Founding Team

Vaibhav Monpara
Co-Founder, Tech
Kunal Doshi
Co-Founder
Kunal Doshi
Co-Founder

MARKBOTIX

https://www.markbotix.com/
Porter Ranch, CA, United States
MARKBOTIX helps lower operational and staffing costs for assisted living facilities using autonomous assistive robots that streamline daily care tasks.
AI / ML, Hardtech, Hardware, Healthtech
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MARKBOTIX

Our Website
Porter Ranch, CA, United States
MARKBOTIX helps lower operational and staffing costs for assisted living facilities using autonomous assistive robots that streamline daily care tasks.
AI / ML, Hardtech, Hardware, Healthtech
Sales Motion:
B2B, B2B2C, B2C, B2G
Revenue Model:
Subscription
Investment Stage:
Pre-Seed
Revenue Stage:
Pre-Revenue
Product Stage:
Pre-Product

Founding Team

Harout Markarian
Founder, CEO
Tina Bove
Co-Founder

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Since 2017, FoundersBoost has helped to pre-accelerate 600+ pre-seed startups chosen from over 8000 applicants globally. Our alumni have gone on to the world's top accelerator programs including YC & Techstars and they have raised $350M+ to date.

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Week 1: Customer Development & Problem-Solution Fit
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Define your Ideal Customer Profile

Learn the best practices for collecting, analyzing and acting on customer feedback in an objective manner to refine your product offering.
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Week 2: Pitch And Presentation Skills
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Pitch Like a Pro

Get best practice tips on how to ensure your presentation and pitch skills communicate your company effectively and clearly, while also connecting with your audience.

Week 3: Market Sizing
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Size the Market

Understand how to break down markets to see how big your potential customer can be and start working on how to take the right steps in addressing this new business.

Week 4: Building Products that Matter
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Building Products People Love

Hear from industry expert speakers on the factors that go into making products that your users and customers will care about to make your startup a necessary item for their everyday way of doing things. Learn how to find Product-Market Fit.

Week 5: The Fundraising Process & Techniques
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Finetune Your Fundraise

Learn the best practices on preparing for investment and how to appropriately attack your fundraising process.

Week 6: Venture Funding and Accelerators
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Investment and Growth

Get insights into what role accelerators, angels, VC's, and other types of funding may play in the future of your startup; and how best to deal with them at the right time for your business.

Track Record

In 7 years, we've had the following impact on pre-seed founders.

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$350M

Funding Raised
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80%

Startups have an Underrepresented Founder
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