gBETA Summer 2016 Graduates (Madison)
—EWPanel is seeking to commercialize electricity-generating “power boards” that could be used to charge temperature sensors, LED lights, radio-frequency identification chips, and other devices. The startup says these self-contained power generators would free clients from having to worry about batteries and finding sources of electricity.
—Gregor Diagnostics aims to develop an at-home test to screen for prostate cancer, and differentiate between indolent and aggressive forms of the cancer. Founder Tobias Zutz previously worked at Exact Sciences (NASDAQ: [[ticker:EXAS]]), whose flagship product is an at-home DNA test for colorectal cancer.
—Pathogenomica is seeking to launch a product that uses pathogen DNA sequencing to detect what microorganisms are present in a water sample. Companies in the food and beverage industry, among others, could help prevent the outbreak of disease through use of the startup’s tools, it says.
—Remugio is developing visual analytics software that allows advertisers, market researchers, and others to post videos online and gather responses to them. Users can then review this group feedback for trends related to age, gender, income, and other categories.
—Squirel delivers users ready-to-eat meals prepared by a set of pre-selected chefs. Customers can choose from different cuisines and pay for their meals using Squirel’s technology.
gBETA Summer 2016 Graduates (Milwaukee)
—BioMech Processing is working to engineer a system that can use living organisms, such as worms, to turn food waste into organic fertilizer. This is done using what the company calls “vibrational separation technology.” Graham Brisch, co-founder and CEO of BioMech, was part of a team of Milwaukee School of Engineering students who designed and built a machine capable of separating living organisms out of a bulk mixture, according to his LinkedIn profile.
—Health Connection makes software that lets healthcare providers send instructional videos, messages, and other media to their patients. These digital tools, which can integrate with software from a dozen different electronic health records vendors, can help hospitals and clinics maximize government reimbursements and other payments for care, the company says.
—Nobo has created a wearable hydration monitor that uses optical technology to collect data, and then shares it with athletes and trainers. The sensor, known as B60, can detect whether the wearer is over-hydrated or dehydrated, which can lead to a higher heart rate and body temperature.
—theMINIClassy is a children’s clothing brand, primarily for newborns through pre-teens. Founded in 2013, the company has brought in more than $264,000 in revenue and says its garments have been sold in stores like Barneys New York and RonRobinson at Fred Segal.
