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Venture Profiles
Since its founding, the incubator program has assumed various forms with the consistent goal of providing multi-faceted support for entrepreneurs at the beginning stages of venture development.
2025 i.Lab Incubator Ventures
AdmissionsAcademy |
AdmissionsAcademy, founded by Paul Clancy (Darden Class of 2026 + School of Medicine) is an online platform helping premedical and medical students reach the next step in their education. |
Augvu |
Augvu, founded by Justin Muhlhauser (MBA '25), is a platform for capturing your travels by pinning photos, videos, and captions to a digital map that can be shared with friends and family. |
Cabell Jones |
Cabell Jones, founded by Cabell Zakas (MBA '25), Cabell Jones merges university allegiance with modern storytelling‚ crafting high-end, one-of-a-kind jewelry that connects people to tradition and legacy through sophisticated, fashion-forward design. |
Catch |
Catch, founded by Lex Beyer (Col Class of 2026) and Thomas Van Pelt (Engineering Class of 2028), is a location-based multiplayer app that turns the classic game of tag into an ongoing, real-world challenge lasting multiple weeks. |
Charleston Pickleball Club |
Charleston Pickleball Club, founded by Carrie Dajani (MBA '21), is a premier, community-driven pickleball hub designed to meet the surging demand for high quality courts and social experiences.
CPC's mission is to provide a dedicated, high-quality pickleball experience that prioritizes play, community, & accessibility. Through well-designed courts, structured programming, & social amenities, we aim to create a welcoming space where locals and visitors alike can enjoy the fastest-growing sport in America. |
| CLÉRY |
Cléry, founded by Julien Simonin (McIntire '25) and Jacob Taylor (McIntire '25), is a natural skincare brand that utilizes antioxidant-rich ingredients, namely fruits. |
Dwello |
Dwello, founded by Ramkrishna Sharma (SEAS Class of 2026) and Edvin Gusinac, is an all-in-one property management solution that streamlines operations and communications between tenants and landlords. |
Hanebun |
Hanebun, founded by Chiebuka Onuoha (Col Class of 2028) and Achuthan Menon, leverages an AI-powered translation platform dedicated to manga (Japanese, Chinese, Korean) comic books. Hanebun streamlines the tedious translation and redrawing process to near-instantly mass translate and redraw comics panel to vernacular English. |
Hardshell |
Hardshell, founded by Andrew Schoka (Darden Class of 2026), is the model-agnostic security layer that protects AI systems with sensitive, proprietary, and mission-critical data from evolving threats. LinkedIn: @hardshell-ai |
Kurbsy |
Kurbsy, founded by Rashidah Lawson (EMBA '25), has a mission to make accessibility the standard--not the exception. We offer reliable and accessible transportation services to underserved and overlooked populations like the elderly and the disabled. Instagram: @get_kurbsy |
MetricMatters |
MetricMatters, founded by Dahler Battle (MBA '25), provides any CEO full clarity and control of their business in 10 minutes or less. |
Mother& |
Mother&, founded by Stephanie Massucco (EMBA '25), is a premium birth and postnatal retreat space. |
[Ori] |
[Ori], founded by Christina Washington (Darden Class of 2026), is a non-alcoholic beverage and event brand that creates fun, faith-centered spaces for Christians to celebrate and connect without compromising their faith, health, or values. Our mission is to redefine what it means to party in a way that honors both faith and wellness. |
Proco |
Proco, founded by Akshita Tiwari (SEAS Class of 2028), Aditya Sengar, Grace Jagga, and Devan Patel is a mentorship-driven networking app that utilizes your existing connections to build a dependable network you can trust—crafted for your career guidance and professional development. Instagram: @procothecompany LinkedIn: @prococompany |
Salmos AI |
Salmos AI, founded by Psalms Morales (Darden Class of 2026) and Layla Ranjbar (DS Class of 2029), is an AI-powered fashion tech platform that transforms images into 2D clothing patterns. Our tech eradicates all pre-production steps so that garment workers can make clothing on demand. We empower our users by making personalized style accessible and ethical, one outfit at a time. |
ScentSatori |
ScentSatori, founded by Stefan Calin (SEAS Class of 2026) and Alton Kirk, is a biotechnology startup specializing in providing wearable, controlled-release scent delivery systems and educating the public about the therapeutic applications of scent. |
SRGE |
SRGE, founded by Alex Zuffoletti (Col Class of 2025) and Jonas Reutzel (Col Class of 2026), addresses challenges franchise organizations face when developing entrepreneurial capabilities across their network. |
StorybookU |
StorybookU, founded by Jake Adler (Col '25), transforms your photo into a personalized cartoon storybook in minutes, making you the star of your own animated adventure. |
StudyStay |
StudyStay, founded by Mahati Vedula (Col Class of 2027 and Ryan Nguyen (Col Class of 2027), is a secure and streamlined subleasing platform for students. We facilitate the process of finding and listing temporary leases on college campuses. Linkedin: @studystayllc |
T14 Advisors |
T14 Advisors, created by Darien Pierce (Law '25), is making law school admissions assistance affordable and redefining the experience for applicants and advisors through creation of the first-ever law school admissions assistance marketplace. |
TableBud |
TableBud, founded by Sarah Doss (MBA '25) facilitates restaurant and bar recommendations in a simple way: you don’t need to know the city—you just need to know your friends. By surfacing places through people you trust, TableBud makes discovering where to eat faster and more personal. No more digging through Notes app lists or texting people for recommendations. Instagram: @tablebud |
Raava |
Raava, founded by Pawlos Belay (Col Class of 2027) and Yafet Getachew (Col Class of 2027), is the first social network for student travelers, powered by AI that finds student-vetted events so you can meet other student travelers wherever, whenever. |
WTD |
WTD, or Whole Teacher Department, founded by Ryan Girgash (Darden Class of 2026) and Lauren Girgash, is a digital community built to transform the educator experience. In a time of record high burnout, turnover, and new teacher attrition, WTD reimagines how PreK–12 educators access support through personalized content, real connection, and time-saving tools crafted for classroom realities. |
Previous Ventures
- Acceleration Backpacks, founded by Benjamin Joseph (Col Class of 2027)
- Acute XR, founded by Dominik Kirchdorfer (MBA '24)
- Ality Health, founded by Max Randolph and Julia Collins (MBA '24)
- Amphibian AI, founded by Jack Deutsch (McIntire Class of 2026) and Ali Rizwan (Col Class of 2026)
- Banyan Home, founded by Maxwell Godwin (Darden Class of 2025)
- bool., founded by Sachin Muralidhar (Col '24)
- College Reporting, founded by Jake Beyer (McIntire Class of 2025)
- Dulia, founded by Anthony Oliverio (MBA '24)
- Ethiopian Delights, founded by Beza Bisrat (MBA '24)
- EZ-EAP, founded by Jacob Swisher (Edu '23, School of Nursing Class of 2025)
- Fairway to Green, founded by Kelly Okun (Darden Class of 2025)
- Grapevine, founded by Jing Yuan Tiger Zhang (Engr Class of 2026)
- Hathr AI, founded by Sam Hart (MBA '24)
- Junk Labz, founded by Zack Landsman (Engr '21), Elly Zarzyski (Engr '23) and Jack Morgan (Engr '23)
- Lame Supplements, founded by Taylor Vest (MBA '24)
- Métopi, founded by Miles Lanham (Engr Class of 2027)
- Mingle Money, founded by Maximilian Martin (MBA '24) and Jo Martin
- Moment, founded by Ayush Bhatia (Col '24) and Rohit Rajuladevi (Engr '24)
- Nature Buff, founded by Max Velinsky (Col '22)
- Noogs, founded by Ben Foote (Darden Class of 2025) and Paige Foote
- Partnerships for Strategic Impact, founded by Maryfrances Porter (Ph.D. Clinical Psychology '05)
- Recruiter, founded by Zane Alpher (Engr '21)
- Savasan, founded by Sneha Atwal (MBA '24)
- Sprowl, founded by Mukaii Mhaka (Col Class of 2026)
- The Clearly Collective, founded by Liv Cleary (Arch '20)
- Tipiti Foods, founded by Saule Kasen (MBA '20) and Laura Castellanos (MBA '20)
- VuGru, Matt Rafferty (MBA '24), founded by Nick Rafferty and Colin Wilkie (MBA'24)
- YellowRed, founded by Jonah Wilentz (Col Class of 2026), Krish Mehta (Engr Class of 2026) and Hadley McQuerrey (Col Class of 2026)
Boozy Frozen Treats
College Simplified
EMA
E-Z Numb LLC
Invest Capital AI
MatDash
ML Stem Prep
New Sublease
Pare
Petrichor
RedSide Custom Tools
RoomMe
Torpel
UVA Stepmom
Virtual Ventures
Chaku
Krity
Le Breton Group LLC
Nonstop Points
PlayHenry
Velocity Rating
Clarifi
Earnestly
JAS (Joie Avec Sans)
LA FOI
Spot Social Fitness
Squabble State
Tokei
Trivia Trek
Vibez Music
Cobouchy
Coton
Fantasy4
Goose and Willow
InColorStock
Periop Green
Piiq
Redwood Learning
Ultra EM
Arbitrage
DoubleThink News
PERC Coffee
Piaz
Pick-Me-Up
Q-Rayt
Qwerty
RevArt
Rise
SergoMED
ShadowDoc
Shelf Life
TACK
Transfoam
VisitAble
Worm Works
BeatDiabetes
BraveX
CardBoard Live
Division 1-On-1 Trainers
Dr. Eva SkinCare
Flexadyne
Heartbeat
Lotta
MedLock
MetaCTF
My K-12 Advisor
Northshea
Pingus
Riley
Savvy Sage
Solène's
Trulli
Tunari
UBall
Art for The Heart
DataClassroom
EAT ME (Geedunk)
HeatSight
Infimum Technologies
Kartini Chocolate
Mindset Assessment Project Sports (MAP LLC)
MIST
Murray B.
NeuroView (diagnostics)
Pampered Teacher (Appreciation Station)
PurPics LLC
RecruitRef
Shakti
Simili
Simulated Aptitide
Single Baked Sweets
Soteria Kestrel (Soteria Transporters)
Thicket
Tsampa Tsnacks LLC
Viable Ventures
Vicarious Ventures
Yogi
Babylon Micro-Farms
Beanstalk
Brandefy
Caran
Exemplum Studios
FinClub
Gaona Granola
Honeysuckle Creamery
LLEEL3A
M.I.N.D Pharma
Myriad Data
NATURxA
Neo
PAKA
InMEDBio
Pivot LLC
Rise 4 REAL Change
Rohvi
Stream Sense Medical
TETNOVA
The Kitchen Network
Thrive Partners
TuneCat
1787fp
1Degree
AgroSpheres
Aquillous
Caterwell
Critical Flow
Dovetail Digital Solutions
Helme
Holmes- McCall Biotechnologies (PET)
Imbibe Solutions
Janus.io
Kombucha Biomaterials
Local Nanny Network
Melisseus
MyPallay
ReinventED Labs
Respit Solutions
Rhoback Activewear
Scanoptix
Seam LLC
Seniors Connect
The Mind Body Project
Totem
Venductivity
10 Thoughts
Apprenticeship Connections
Blue Boy
Cassimir Club
Clifton Lake Lodge
Contraline
DreamPower
Fit Minds
Fledgling
HiComm LLC
Modatrova
Pure Hibi Hibiscus Tea
RealFuel
RelishMBA
Revamp Labs
RouteMine
Sensibility Care
Springbok, Inc.
Stock Life
Telehealth Management LLC
The Front Porch
VotersChoice
Wildrock
A Better Boxed Wine
Anthea
Code School
DreamPower
Elegant Solutions
Escape Estates
Fluency Language S/W
Foodio
GigDog
Good Bones Paint
HeresMyStory.com
HiComm
K2 Dental Arts
KiraKira
LAMARCA
LoveThatFit
MapLab
MoBell Muscle
NewsPeppermint
ProVazo
RealMy
Relish
Sana Study
Springbok
The Port
Virginia Vinehopper
AdapDif
Branch Basics
CoverPlay Audio
Elegant Solutions
Foodio
Frogmen Logistics
GigDog
Hungry Flats
InSof
Leftover Luxuries
Mad Hatter Foods
NewsMuze
Nouri
Nuduro
Open Form Foundation
Performance Diagnostics
PhoodE
ProVazo
Sana Study
Smorgus
Tom Tom Founders Festival
Valto Grill
Wolfie’s Way
XMT Solutions
YOLOCAL
501 Auctions
Aislert
Bridal Brokerage
Chatter Sports, LLC
Cheeky Fly Fishing, LLC
CoverPlay, LLC
Deal Stage
Footprint Free
GigDog
Job Simple
Larkin Group
Legends Live Media
Leslor
Mobilize Art
Mobile Motions
One2One
Pandia Capital
Pentricity
Abt Labs
Buy Time, LLC
DealStage
Groundswell/Pop Up Yoga
MakeRacket
NOMUDA
Stylher
Synk Monkey
TeeGee
The Third Space
Travel Gems
Whinot
Dobro Media
Green Powered Technology
Whinot
LendStreet.com
NOMUDA
Digiraatis
Rivanna Medical
Socratic News Inc.
SRRN Games
The Third Space
Phone Tab
Physician eCommerce
DoubleYum
Voyage Advisors
Growers Grow
IntroWed.com
KaioTea.com
Yebofund
Bennett Capital, LLC
Empower the Athlete
Forgetful Gentleman
Grey Energy Management
Growers Grow
Hope Chest & Trousseau
Husk Power Systems
Kedoodle
Meadowcreek Investment
Peachtree & Wilshire Productions
Rivanna Ventures
Bath By Me
Bennett Capital, LLC
HemoShear
Modafy
NewGolfWeb LLC
SJC Coaching & Consulting
Upscale Mexican Taqueria
UpStream
Bath By Me
Gratitude
Hotelicopter
Nutegrity
OpSmart
tannia.com
Career Next Steps
Control Alt Design
Foothills
HemoSonics
Kids-a-Go-Go
Language Works
OpSmart
PocketMed
Think Tank
Transborder
Vikaza
Career Next Steps
EyeChem
Goha Learning
HemoSonics
OpSmart
Unique Power Solutions
VibeAgent
Global Cell Solutions
Luman Technologies
Savings Express
Targeson
The Fly
Home Guardian
Hypogen
Intelliject, Inc.
Off Campus Partners
PluroGen
Kid Capital
Semester on Safari
Variant Analytics
Avir LLC
CaseNEX
Cottler Technologies
Diffusion
DVTI
Healthguardia
Hypogen
Inductive Logic
offCampusPartners.com
Parque
Real/Tech Analytics
WWPort LLC
Abiskar
Avir LLC
babEbook
Callscribe.com
CaseNEX
Diffusion
Inductive Logic
Manabi
OffGrounds.com
OmniPres
Setagon
VAX
2SeeMe.com
Avir LLC
babEbook
BeatStreet.net
e4dex
Essential Analysis
MyBank
New Moon Golf
Reemba
Setagon
Teraparts
Vetergy.com